NAL/PAA/DAL F/E Olav Johannes Jonassen

 

……from the National Airlines Buccaneers alumni site, the passing of retired National/Pan Am/Delta pilot Olav Jonassen, age 93: 

-IN MEMORY-

NAL/PAA/DAL Flight Engineer Olav “Ollie” Johannes Jonassen

DOB  May 21, 1928      DOH Aug 11, 1966      DOD Jan 28, 2022

 

I believe that this is the Jonassen’s most recent address: 5225 Adams St., Hollywood, FL 33021. 

Should more news be received we will be sure to pass it along.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/fl/hollywood/olav-johannes-jonassen-14128166  

Olav Johannes Jonassen Obituary

Here is Olav Johannes Jonassen’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.

We are sad to announce that on January 27, 2022, at the age of 93, Olav Johannes Jonassen of Hollywood, Florida passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Karl Jonassen and Bergljot Jonassen; and his siblings, Walborg Klausen, Ester Haugvaldstad and Jahn Erik Jonassen.

He is survived by : his wife Joan L. Shaver.

DL F/O Joel Daniel Kantola

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL F/O Joel Daniel Kantola

March 30, 1983 — January 9, 2022

 

https://www.mesabitribune.com/obituaries/joel-daniel-kantola/article_f7d4fbc2-807e-11ec-b3d9-570b87717267.html

 

https://www.mlakerfuneralhome.com/obituary/joel-kantola

 

Joel Daniel Kantola, 38, of So. St. Paul, Minn.,, and formerly of Cook, Minn., passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

 

Joel was born in Virginia, Minn., to Terrance and Bernadine (Reagan) Kantola on March 30, 1983. He grew up and attended school in Cook, graduating from Cook High School in 2001. He furthered his education at the University of North Dakota, graduating in 2005. He was a flight instructor at UND for two years. Joel then served as First Officer for Pinnacle and Captain for Endeavor Regional Airlines for 10 years. He continued his career as a commercial pilot with Delta Airlines as a First Officer from 2016 until his passing. Joel served as Chairman of Endeavor MEC Mentorship Committee and also was on the Fleming Field Airport Advisory Commission. Joel had many talents and interests. He loved his music and played piano, guitar, and saxophone. Joel and his friends started their own band, the Boys of Summer, and played at local venues during his college years. Joel also played saxophone in the UND Marching Band. In recent years, he enjoyed 'jamming' with friends and frequenting concerts. Growing up in northern Minnesota, he developed an early interest in the great outdoors with his family. He continued his journey of exploring new places through work opportunities. As a Delta pilot, he took advantage of his travels to connect with friends and acquaintances scattered around the country. His travels fed his appetite for new adventures all while strengthening his appreciation for his roots. Joel was a thoughtful, giving, and ambitious person with a good sense of humor. He showed kindness and respect in all aspects of his life and helped others wherever he could. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

 

Joel was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eugene Kantola and Bernard and Genevieve Reagan; and cousin, Wyatt Hanna.

Joel is survived by his parents, Terry and Bernie Kantola; sister, Stacy (Levon) Kalemkiarian; nephews, Luca and Logan Kalemkiarian; girlfriend, Katie Knapp; grandmother, Doris Kantola; aunts: Joan (Jim) Edblom, Doreen (Galen) Bergman, Mary Nelson, Patricia (Ron) Dillavou, Jean (Tom) Clark, Teresa (Brian) Bergene; uncle Marty (Ginny) Reagan; and numerous other relatives and friends.

 

A visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook. The Memorial Mass will be on Friday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Cook. Visitation will be held again Friday one hour prior to the service at the church. The family appreciates masks being worn at the visitation and service. A luncheon will be held following the service at the Cook Community Center.

 

To leave an online condolence, visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com

DL Capt. Stephen Todd Raphael

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Stephen Todd Raphael

February 1, 1949 ~ January 28, 2022 

 

 

Very Sad News !

Retired Delta Captain Steve Raphael

From:   Guy B. Snodgrass , Classmates

It is my sad duty once again that I must pass along to you the passing of a dear friend and classmate, Stephen Raphael, who passed away on Friday 28 January in Houston, Texas due to complications from COVID-19. Graduating from the 14th Company he was a member of the Varsity Sailing Team and Captain of the Shields Team. He developed a love for flying starting at the Academy with obtaining his private pilot's license and selected Navy Air at service selection. Prior to flight school, Steve served as Navigator on the U.S.S. Shelton (DD-790) on Yankee Station. While in Pensacola, he took up racing dirt bikes and enjoyed surfing. Steve excelled as a Naval Aviator and during his first P-3 tour was selected early as a Patrol Plane Commander and Instructor Pilot. 

Following a tour in the P-3 fleet replacement squadron he resigned his commission and in October 1977 was hired by Delta Air Lines. He became a senior Captain, flying almost every Boeing aircraft Delta had at the time up to the B-767 400ER on international routes, as well as the L-1011. Steve lived mostly in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area of Texas during that time and took up windsurfing on the lakes in Texas, and out in Hawaii, whenever he could get away.

Steve retired from Delta in 2004 and flew Gulfstreams for a charter company, then international luxury 757's for EOS Airlines, across the Atlantic. Steve was later hired by Southwest Air Lines. Until his passing, Steve worked for Southwest as a simulator instructor pilot in the training department.

Steve and his wife Melinda lived on a lake where he took up waterskiing, which became his lifelong recreational passion. In the mid-eighties Steve became involved with competition slalom waterskiing. With a lot of hard work and coaching, Steve won 10 national championships as well as 3 world slalom championships while skiing for team USA.

Steve and his wife Melinda attended our 50th Reunion in Annapolis in October where many of us were able to congratulate him for his many awards as a renowned waterskiing champion.

He is survived by his wife Melinda, an international flight attendant at Delta along with his son Scott from a previous marriage and a granddaughter Sarah Trinity.

Funeral services are pending, and I will send out further information as soon as they are announced.

May he rest in peace.

Perry Martini

 

 

DL Capt. Richard Martin Warner

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Richard Martin Warner

November 4, 1935 ~ January 27, 2022

 

Friends have shared this sad news with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Richard Martin Warner, age 86.  Captain Warner joined Delta Air Lines 09-10-1956.  He is survived by his children and his grand- and great grandchildren.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.ejfieldingfh.com/obituaries/Richard-Warner-14/

Obituary information is also available at

https://usobit.com/obituaries-2022/richard-martin-warner-november-4-1935-january-27-2022/

Funeral Services will be held at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Interment will follow the service at Pinecrest Memorial in Covington….please see information below.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary : Richard Martin Warner

Surrounded by his family, Richard Martin Warner took his final flight to his heavenly home on January 27, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born on Nov. 4, 1935 in his family home in Covington, Louisiana. Richard is survived by his brother, Robert Warner (Ruthie), his sister, Maria (Tissie) Gibson, and his former spouse and mother of his children, Dorothy Lynn Theriot LeBlanc. He was the father of 4 children: Richard “Ricky” Warner, Jr. (Rhonda), James “Jimmy” Warner, John Daniel “Danny” Warner (Tena), and Rebecca “Becky” Warner McLain (Sherman). He was also the proud grandfather and Papaw of Chad Warner, James Warner, Jr., Matthew Warner, Melissa “Christy” Warner, Misty Metiever, Kelly Black, Katie Foxworth, Kaycee Young, Andrew McLain, Sarah Thompson, and Zachary McLain and the great grandfather of 21 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ria Young Warner, his father, JH Warner, and his daughter, Barbara Lynn Warner.

Richard was a native of Covington and graduated from Covington High School. After high school he attended LSU where he played in the Tiger band. He briefly served in the National Guard and the Civil Air Patrol. In 1956, he began his professional career as a pilot for Delta Airlines where he flew for 30 years. He also owned a couple of local businesses in Covington.

He lived a full life with involvement in many organizations in the community and his church. It would only take a few minutes with Richard to realize he had a passion for and wealth of knowledge in aviation. He was a lifelong member of the EAA and an active participant in multiple aviation groups and organizations. He inspired and left a legacy for multiple generations of future aviators including his brother, two of his sons, a grandson, a great grand-daughter and three nephews.

Along with his passion for flying; his hobbies included building and restoring light aircraft, building boats, fishing, and farming. He loved music and would often be heard humming tunes throughout his day. He played brass instruments with community and church orchestras and sang in his church choirs and praise teams with his booming bass voice. He also served in various capacities in local churches around the community. He was an active participant for over 50 years in the Covington Chapter of the Masonic Lodge where he taught and inspired many younger men in the community.

Richard was a great father, proud grandfather, and a faithful friend. He is known for his colorful sense of humor, his love to constantly read and learn, having a soft heart for stray animals, and helping those in need.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for contributions be made in memory of Richard Warner to: St Jude Hospital at www.stjude.org or to the International 180/185 Club for Future Aviator Scholarship Fund at skywagons.org/ Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Service at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana 70433 on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow the service at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, 2280 W 21st Avenue, Covington, LA. E. J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com

WA/DL Capt. Michael Anthony Doyle

 Please note…..we have an address correction….

condolences may be sent to the family at   

 801 Esplanade Ave.

Redondo Beach CA 90277

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN  

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. Michael Anthony Doyle

May 3, 1943 - January 22, 2022

 

Notice with the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Mike Doyle, age 78.  Captain Doyle joined Western Airlines 03-05-1973 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Kimberly along with their children and grandchildren.

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailybreeze/name/michael-doyle-obituary?n=michael-doyle&pid=201267070

A celebration of life event will be held at a later date….please see obituary information below.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary:  Captain Michael Anthony Doyle, retired WAL/DAL, a longtime resident of Redondo Beach, CA, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on January 22, 2022. He was 78 years old. Mike was born on May 3, 1943 to "Lee" and Roberta Doyle. He graduated from Redondo Union High in 1961 where he lettered in wrestling. Mike had a zest for life and was a natural athlete. His youth was spent at the beach - surfing, swimming, and playing volleyball. Later in life he and his wife Kim loved to travel, golf, ski, and watch classic movies. Mike was a charismatic and outgoing man who was often told he looked like Robert Redford. His younger years were spent working at his father's machine shop, but Mike knew he was destined for more. He worked hard to acquire his pilot's license and had a long career as a commercial airline pilot. He began flying with Golden West, and was hired in 1973 by Western Airlines which later merged with Delta Airlines. During his time with Delta, Mike was based out of Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. While he was based in Utah, Mike met the love of his life, Kimberly Betts. Mike and Kim were married in 1991 and blended their two families into one. Mike and Kim were lucky to have over 30 years together. They lived in Park City and later Redondo Beach. He is survived by his wife, Kim; sister, Kathy (Alex) Bohon; children, Dena Doyle and Brian Doyle; stepchildren, Manessa (Paul) Adams and Fisk Charlesworth; nephew, Corey (Tina) Dreher; grandchildren, Colleen, Erin, Isabelle, Rowan, Lincoln, Kai, and Adeline. Mike was happy that he lived long enough to enjoy being a great-grandfather ! Preceding Mike in death are parents, Lee and Roberta; brother Steve; and grandson, Ryan. Due to Covid, there will not be a service at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later and safer date. Mike will be missed by many who knew him along his life journey.

 

Published by Daily Breeze on Jan. 29, 2022.

Joanne McCready, wife of WAL/DAL Capt. James McCready

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Joanne Eileen McCready, wife of WAL/DAL Capt. James McCready

May 3, 1945 - January 24, 2022

 

Sad news has reached our group with the passing of Joanne Eileen McCready, wife of Western/Delta pilot Captain James Lewis McCready.  Jim joined Western Airlines 07-05-1978 and retired with Delta Air Lines and was Atlanta based.  Services for Joanne are being held today in Tennessee. 

To view the obituary and video tribute online and to share memories, please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.biereleyhale.com/obituary/joanne-mccready

Condolences may be sent to the McCready family at

103 Calumet Court, Maryville TN  37801.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Joanne Eileen McCready

Joanne Eileen Stephenson McCready went to be with her lord peacefully on January 24th 2022 with her loving husband close by.  She was born in Fond du Lac Wisconsin on May 3rd 1945 to Roland and Eileen Stephenson.  She graduated Cum Laude with a degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin in 1966.

 

Joanne met Jim McCready in Hawaii in February 1967.  They were married on July 19th 1969 in Chilton Wisconsin and then moved to Arizona and California.

 

Soon their love gave birth to a son Andrew and a daughter Victoria.  They settled in Seattle Washington in 1981 where they lived for the next seventeen years.  Jim was a pilot for Delta and Joanne immersed herself in being a wife, mother and volunteer for numerous organizations.  From her beloved church, Federal Way United Methodist Church, the PTA, playing in the hand bell chorus, and other clubs and organizations she generously gave her time and efforts to make other’s lives better.

 

In 1998 Jim and Joanne built their retirement home in Maryville Tennessee where they spent the remainder of their time together.  She cared lovingly for her mother until Eileen died in 2004.  Throughout her time in Tennessee she again volunteered with many organizations like Martel and Oakland United Methodist Churches, the Alzheimer Association and food shelters.

 

Joanne loved her grandparents deeply and always had a great appreciation for them.  She missed them dearly after their death and told her family endless stories of visiting with them and how they cared for her while her mother worked for GM in Milwaukee.

 

She was incredibly proud of her children and their accomplishments.  She especially loved her grandson Charlie who she helped care for, teach and mold into the young man that he is today.

 

All of her family and friends will miss her laughter and her great love for life. A Celebration of Life will be 12 Noon Thursday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Skip White officiating.  Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

DL Capt. Hugh Ross Murphy

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Hugh Ross Murphy

DECEMBER 29, 1943 – JANUARY 22, 2022

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Hugh Ross Murphy, age 78.  Captain Murphy joined Delta Air Lines 10-16-1972 and was based Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife Carolyn, and by his children and grandchildren.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/marietta-ga/hugh-murphy-10545180

For those wishing to contact the family, whitepages lists their residence address as

4847 Township Trce., Marietta, GA 30066.

Please see obituary below for arrangements and services.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Hugh Ross Murphy, 78, died January 22nd, 2022 with family by his side in Atlanta, GA.

Family Receiving of Friends will be Feb. 8th from 5-8 pm at HM Patterson Funeral Home in Marietta, GA. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 9th at 10:30 am at East Cobb Presbyterian Church in Marietta, GA with military burial services at 2:30 pm at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.

 

Hugh was born Dec. 29th, 1943 in Ligonier, Pennsylvania to Harry and Loraine Ross Murphy. Hugh's favorite memories are those of large family reunions on the 4th of July and at Christmas on his mother's family farm with his older sister Patricia and twin sister Joan.

 

Hugh graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1965 with a B.S. in Music Education and accepted a job teaching band in Oil City, PA. However, before beginning that position, Hugh was called for a physical related to the draft. He decided to apply for Air Force flight school and after a single semester of teaching, Hugh joined the Air Force in January 1966. Hugh completed flight school in May 1967 and spent four years on active duty – one of which was served in Vietnam. He was awarded many honors for his service including the Distinguished Flying Cross.

 

After serving in the Air Force until 1971, Hugh became a Delta Pilot Captain from 1972-2003. Hugh married Dianna Sue Cornell on July 3rd, 1982 and had three children; Rachel, Matthew and Sarah. He has served as a faithful member, choir director and deacon with East Cobb Presbyterian Church for close to 35 years.

 

After Hugh retired from Delta, he returned to his music education passions and taught from 2006-2011 at Cherokee Christian Schools in Woodstock, GA. as an elementary and middle school music and band teacher.

 

Hugh became an avid gardener and cook, famous for his incredible tomatoes and huge Thanksgiving day meals shared with family, friends and neighbors alike. Hugh's abundant generosity and 'Dad-jokes' were known by all. He also dedicated committed time to local choirs and ensembles who entertained at local community centers. One of his favorite regular events were his ROMEO lunches (Really Old Men Eating Out) with his closest friends.

 

Hugh married Carolyn Hallstrom on December 20th, 2016. They enjoyed lots of travel visiting all the shared grandchildren in Arizona, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Their shared interests surrounding faith, hosting and service enriched their relationship of five years. Few merged families experience the blessings enjoyed by these two.

 

Hugh Murphy is survived by sisters Patricia Schue and Joan Bundy; wife Carolyn Hallstrom Murphy; daughter Rachel Murphy Hyder (son-in-law Josh Hyder and grandchildren Eve, Bryson, Miriam and Susanna); son Matthew Murphy (Sabrina) and daughter Sarah Murphy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to East Cobb Presbyterian Church designated to Francois Longeiret with ELI (Equipping Leaders International).

 

 

DL Capt. Robert W. Boehm

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Robert W. Boehm

June 27, 1943 - January 17, 2022

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Robert W. Boehm, age 78.  Captain Boehm joined Delta Air Lines 01-29-1973 and was based Boston.  He is survived by his wife Michaele, and by his daughters and grandchildren.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit

https://lambertfuneralhome.tributes.com/obituary/show/Robert-W.-Boehm-108535945

Obituary may also be viewed at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/unionleader/name/robert-boehm-obituary?id=32381470

For those wishing to send condolences, whitepages lists the family’s address as

25 Darby Lane, Bedford, NH 03110.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Robert W. Boehm, of Bedford died peacefully on January 17, 2022.

 

Born in Englewood, New Jersey on June 27th, 1943, he was the son of Gerhard Boehm and Lillian (Bursian) Boehm. He graduated from Bergenfield High School in 1961 and is in the Bergenfield High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Bob went on to play NCAA basketball for The University of Rhode Island, where he graduated with a degree in Mathematics in 1966. Bob's dedication to country had him serve in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War as an aviator. Prior to his retirement, Bob had been a commercial pilot for Delta Airlines for 30 years.

 

Robert enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. His stories and incredible memory for sports stats and obscure facts always entertained. Bob was an active grandfather who never shied from spending time at a driving range or golf course to pass along his passion for golf. Bob was also a devout Catholic with an unwavering faith, who celebrated 54 years of marriage to his wife, Michaele (Welch) Boehm.

 

In addition to his wife, Bob is remembered by his daughter Kacey Graham and husband Michael, daughter Ryan Meyskins and husband Eli, sister Karen Kuhlmann and husband Chuck & family, brother Bruce H. Boehm (deceased) and wife Lorna Ray & family, Brother-in-law Barry Welch (deceased) and wife Carol Welch, Brother-in-law Terry Welch and wife Diana. Bob will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Kiley, Quinn, Teagan and Bowie.

 

Calling hours at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St, corner of North St, Manchester, will be Thursday, February 3rd from 4 to 7 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 4th at 10 am at St. Stanislaus Church, 5 Green Street, Nashua. The family requests immediate family only for procession and final prayers at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford, NH.

 

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Veterans Count @ www.vetscount.org

 

To send an online message of condolence, please go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com

NWA pilot Commander Robert Warren Martin

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA pilot Commander Robert Warren Martin

February 5, 1954 ~ August 6, 2020

 

Belated notice…..recently published….the passing of Northwest pilot Commander Robert Warren Martin, age 66.  Commander Martin joined Northwest Airlines 10-18-1985.  He is survived by his son Justin and his sister Diana.  Obituary information is available online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sandiegouniontribune/name/robert-martin-obituary?id=32369327 

A memory page with photos and service arrangements is available online at

https://everloved.com/life-of/robert-warren-martin/

Information reads: "To those interested in attending the services & reception. Please send us an email to: RobertWMartinMemorial22@gmail.com   The burial is at Miramar National Cemetery. The reception that follows is at MCAS Miramar Commissioned Officer's Club. You must be on our list for admittance/attendance. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test results required for entrance. Masks must be worn indoors when not actively eating or drinking at a table. Lunch will be provided."

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Robert Warren Martin, San Diego, CA

Commander Robert Warren Martin, 66, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 6, 2020. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by his family and friends. Robert (Bob) was a decorated veteran who served in the United States Navy during the 1980s and spent a number of years in the reserves.

Bob was born on February 5, 1954, in Hollywood, CA to his parents Robert & Tomi Martin. Bob graduated from Granite Hills High School in 1972, received an Associate's degree from Grossmont College, and continued on to study at San Diego State University and National University, earning a Bachelor's in Business Administration in 1978.

Bob enlisted in the US Navy and became an expert pilot; stationed at multiple locations around the globe including Texas, Minnesota, Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines. Bob famously flew a rescue mission in Guam, flying through an erupting volcano to save a group of people trapped in their village.

After completing his service with the Navy, Bob became a commercial pilot with Northwest Airlines and later taught machining, metal fabrication, and welding with the Grossmont Union High School District.

Bob's closest family and friends often considered him a genius, which was evident considering his many hobbies that included but were not limited to: making custom jewelry, building/flying drones and model airplanes, building computers, collecting and playing guitars, and working on cars. Bob also loved the outdoors - going to the beach for bonfires and mountain biking.

He is survived by his only child, Justin Tuazon-Martin, and his sister, Diana Gail Morton.

A memorial burial service will be held at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, CA on February 4, 2022, at 10 AM with a Celebration of Life Reception to follow. To RSVP to attend in person and/or if you have any photos of Bob to share with the family, please email: RobertW MartinMemorial22 @gmail.com

 

 

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 23, 2022.

DL Capt. John (Jack) Edward Coffin

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. John (Jack) Edward Coffin

March 7, 1936 ~ December 28, 2021

 

From friends we learn of the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Jack Coffin, age 85.  Captain Coffin joined Delta Air Lines 11-16-1964 and was based Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife Edith.  To date we have not yet seen a published online obituary.

For those wishing to send condolences to the family, whitepages lists the Coffin’s address as

 8300 SW 90th St., Miami, FL 33156

We thank Captain Zellner for sharing this news with us and if more is learned we will pass it along.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

DL Capt. Richard Paul Papera

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Richard Paul Papera

July 7, 1936 - January 21, 2022

 

Our group has received notice with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Richard Paul Papera, age 85.  Captain Papera joined Delta Air Lines 03-04-1964 and was based Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife Beverly, and by his children and grandchildren.  

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.northsidechapel.com/obituaries/Richard-Papera/

Condolences may be sent to the Papera family at

265 Ranchette Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004.

Funeral services for Captain Papera will be held January 26^th at

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, GA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to NORTHSIDE CHAPEL of Roswell, GA (770) 645-1414.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :   Richard Paul Papera

Richard Paul Papera was the quintessential gentleman who brought a smile to all who knew him. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather and brother who always put others before himself. He passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022 at the age of 85 in Alpharetta, GA. He is survived by his wife Beverly Harris Papera, daughters Sandi Locke and Tracey McDonough, step-children Ashley and Herman Wolff, grandchildren Rileigh, Aidan and Trinity, step-grandchildren Sarah and Reese, and sisters Donna Esparza and Gail Brantner.

Rich was born in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Paul and Ann Papera and had a love for airplanes at a very early age. He fulfilled this dream by becoming a pilot for Delta Airlines, retiring as an international captain after 32 years, and even continuing on with Delta as a simulator instructor after retiring. He flew all over the world including flying troops during the Gulf War. He was also passionate about fitness and never missed a day at the gym.

He has been an active parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for over 40 years. A funeral mass will be held there on Wednesday, January 26th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Thomas Aquinas - 535 Rucker Rd., Alpharetta GA.

DL Capt. John Jancuski

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. John Jancuski

August 28, 1939 - January 18, 2022

 

Word has been received with news of the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain John Jancuski, age 82.  Captain Jancuski joined Delta Air Lines 02-13-1970 and was based 030/ATL.  He is survived by his wife Suzy, and by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit

https://www.wagesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/John-Jancuski/

Condolences may be sent to the family at

1758 Golfcrest Court

Stone Mountain,  GA  30088

Please see obituary below for services and arrangements.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary for John Jancuski……………………….

John Jancuski, surrounded by family, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2022, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 82. John was born on August 28, 1939 in New Eagle, Pennsylvania to John and Helen Alexander Jancuski, and was raised in Finleyville, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University in 1961, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy the same year. As a Navy pilot, John served two (2) tours in the Vietnam War aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kittyhawk. On June 16, 1962, John married Suzanne (Suzy) Louise Curtis of Arlington, Virginia. After serving over eight years on active duty, John continued service to his country in the U.S. Navy Reserves, retiring in November 1983 at the rank of Captain (O6). In 1970, John relocated his family to Stone Mountain, Georgia upon embarking on a 28 ½ year career as a pilot with Delta Airlines. An avid tennis player, John loved to travel and experience the various cultures of the world with his beloved, Suzy. In 1999, John retired from Delta Airlines at the rank of Captain and, together with Suzy, decided to build a log cabin on the top of a North Georgia mountain ridge. Their family cabin, nicknamed “The Eagles Nest,” immediately became a place to rest and enjoy God’s creation with family and friends. John enjoyed going anywhere in his red BMW Z3 … with the top down, of course.

 

A loving husband and father, trusted friend, and the oldest of two, he is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his bride of 59 ½ years; his brother, three children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren: brother, Danny Jancuski (Mary Ann) of Gastonville, Pennsylvania; son, Robert Jancuski of Middlesex, North Carolina; daughter, Jill Althoff (Michael) of Hendersonville, North Carolina; and daughter, Julie Maher of Stone Mountain, Georgia; grandchildren: Kyle and Abby Althoff, Julianna and John Robert Jancuski, and Hailey Maher; great-grandchildren: Brayden, Colton and Jaxson Althoff.

 

John was an esophageal cancer survivor, having been diagnosed and treated in 1996. John and his family were blessed with 25 years of additional life after his cancer treatment, a wonderful gift that enabled John not only to meet and have relationships with all of his grandchildren, and two of his great grandchildren, but also led John to surrender his life to Jesus Christ.

 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, January 25th, at 11:00am, at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 5587 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, Georgia. The service will be livestreamed at www.crossroads-pc.com. There will be a mask mandate for the service, which will be limited to 75 attendees. A burial service at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, with full military honors, will be forthcoming at date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of John to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org

 

Condolences to the family may be expressed at wagesfuneralhome.com  

NEA/DL Capt. Kenneth P. Horn

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NEA/DL Capt. Kenneth P. Horn

August 5, 1940 ~ January 18, 2022

 

Notification with the passing of retired Northeast/Delta pilot Captain Kenneth P. Horn, age 81. Captain Horn joined Northeast Airlines 05-02-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Catherine.

To view the obituary online please visit the funeral home website at

https://lillisfuneralhome.wordpress.com/2022/01/21/horn-kenneth/   

Also available at

 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newmilfordspectrum/name/kenneth-horn-obituary?id=32359799

For those who may wish to contact the family, whitepages lists their most current address as

4 Ledge Lane, New Milford, CT 06776

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Kenneth P. Horn

Kenneth P. Horn of New Milford, CT, passed away on January 18, 2022 at the age of 81. Kenneth died peacefully at Danbury Hospital following a brief illness.

Kenneth was born in Oak Park, Illinois on August 5, 1940, the youngest of six children born to Edwin C. Horn and Margaret Higgins Horn. He was the grandson of J. C. Higgins. Kenneth was raised in River Forest, Illinois.

On June 4, 1966, he married Catherine Evanson and they began a loving lifetime partnership, establishing their final permanent home in New Milford, CT in 1972.

Kenneth began his professional life as a commercial airline pilot in 1960. He retired from Delta Airlines as a captain, ending a distinguished career that he loved. He maintained a deep loyalty to Delta Airlines for providing him the opportunity to pursue a career that brought him great professional and personal satisfaction.

In retirement, he pursued his interests in finding and meticulously restoring vintage collectables. He also enjoyed spending time at the family's lakeside cabin in Grand Lake Stream, Maine.

Kenneth is survived by his devoted wife, Catherine Evanson Horn; sister, Ann Horn Chaudoin; sister-in-law, Carol Evanson Blake (and husband Stetson); and by a close family friend, Jan Mabasa. Kenneth was pre-deceased in 2014 by a devoted and accomplished daughter, Judith Catherine Horn.

Ken will be remembered as a quiet man of integrity and strong convictions who took great pride in his professional career, and was devoted to his wife and daughter.

Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge St., New Milford, CT is in charge of arrangements. There will be no services at this time. Internment will take place in the spring at St. Francis Cemetery in New Milford, CT.

NWA/WAL/DAL Capt. Ladd Armstrong Petty

 *Please note……we have a corrected mailing address for you….condolences may be sent to Barbara Petty at 8906 S TRACY DR., SANDY UT 84093-2030.

Thank you                       

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA/WAL/DAL Capt. Ladd Armstrong Petty

January 21, 1933 ~ January 20, 2022

 

Notification with the passing of retired pilot Captain Ladd Armstrong Petty, age 88, just one day shy of his 89^th birthday.   Ladd first flew for Northwest Airlines in 1959 (05-08-1959).  Due furlough and personal reasons he joined Western Airlines 02-28-1961.  Ladd is survived by his wife Barbara, by his children and his grand- and great grandchildren.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.bergmortuary.com/obituaries/Ladd-Petty/  

For those who may wish to contact the family, whitepages is showing the most current address as

*44 N Garden Park Unit 10 , Orem, UT 84057.

Arrangements entrusted to Berg Mortuary of Provo, Utah (801) 373-1841.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Ladd was born Jan. 21, 1933 in Los Angeles, California to Lawrence Dean Petty and Catherine Armstrong. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family, January 20, 2022; one day shy of his 89th birthday. He grew up in Woodland Hills and Canoga Park, California. His parents were members of the Beverly Hills Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When he was 6 years old his sister, Bonnidean, was born. Then, when he was 8 years old, his brother, Preston Lynn, was born. He was very athletic and very focused. He was a champion gymnast in his teenage years. He started when he was 6 years old to help overcome the asthma that he was born with. He graduated from Canoga Park High and went on to attend UCLA playing football for a brief period. He went into the Air Force Academy and from there joined the United States Air Force. He chose to fly Military Air Transport (MATS). He graduated from the Academy #1 in his class for flying. He had 3 children from a previous marriage; a son, Ladd, Jr. who died in infancy, Scott Frederick (Melissa) and Elizabeth Lee (Scott). He later married Barbara Jane Putz on March 30, 1968. Together they raised 5 children: Ralph Putz, Douglas McKnight (Teresa), Jennifer (Vernon), Victoria (Nathan), and Catherine (Peter). He had a distinguished career as an airline pilot – flying for Northwest, Western and retired from Delta Airlines. After he retired, he owned a travel agency in Lake Arrowhead, California. He followed the Senior PGA tour for a few years and loved golf and played right up to the end of his life.

He was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many teaching and leadership positions. Together, he and Barbara were on-site specialists for the Open House at the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. They also served a temple mission to Orlando, Florida. He served 19 years as a temple worker in four temples. He was an Eagle Scout and loved being a scout master, Seminary teacher, and primary teacher.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; 7 children, 21 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren & 2 on the way. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bonnidean; brother, Preston (who passed a mere 5 days earlier); and infant son. The family would like to thank Canyons Hospice for their loving care and service this past year.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 pm, Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Willow Creek 4th Ward Chapel, 2350 East Creek Road (south side), Sandy, UT. A viewing will take place prior to services at 4:00 pm. Full Military burial will take place at Utah Veterans Memorial Park Camp Williams the following week. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com

Published by Berg Mortuary of Provo on Jan. 22, 2022.