Death Notice: David Rollin Buckbee, 86, The Dalles

David Rollin Buckbee, age 86, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at the Oregon Veterans’ Home on July 19, 2025.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Mavis Ann Prinzing, 86, Hood River

Mavis Ann Prinzing passed away May 23rd, 2025, at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon City, Oregon. Mavis was born January 6th, 1939, and was 86 years of age at the time of passing. 

A Celebration of Life with reception is planned for 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at   Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.   Graveside committal will follow at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery (1235 Tucker Road, Hood River, Oregon 97031).

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Richard “Dick” Bagley, 93, Hood River

Richard “Dick” Bagley passed away on July 14th, 2025, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon. Dick was born January 15th, 1932, and was 93 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Obituary: Olivia Seferina Salerno, 102, The Dalles

Olivia Seferina Salerno

Olivia Seferina Salerno, 102, passed away on July 9, 2025, in The Dalles, Oregon. She was born in Michoacan, Mexico on August 26, 1922, to Cirilo and Emerenciana Soria.

At a young age, she moved to Portland with her parents and siblings. Olivia attended Sacred Heart Grade School then graduated from Immaculata Academy.

At the close of WWII, Olivia married Dario “Dar” Romeo Salerno on August 17, 1946, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. While in Portland, they welcomed a daughter, Darlene, and sons Frank and James. In 1951, Olivia received a Certificate of Naturalization. The family moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1952, then returned to Portland in 1959.

Olivia (aka Lee) was employed by North Pacific Lumber Co., Fabric House, and U. S. Bank in Portland. Following her retirement from the bank, Olivia and Dario moved to Keizer, Oregon in 1996. During their marriage, Lee and Dar traveled to Canada, Mexico, Australia, Tasmania, and Hawaii. In 2011, Olivia, along with Darlene and Bill, ventured through Spain on a pilgrimage to Lourdes in France.

Lee had many hobbies and interests throughout her lifetime that included cross-stitch sewing, bowling, gardening, cooking, painting ceramics, puzzles, and watching countless episodes of Perry Mason. She delighted in spending time with her family and numerous friends. Olivia loved cats and dogs, beautiful flowers, the Oregon coast, and family celebrations. She was a very loving, kind, patient person who led a devout prayer life.

Olivia is survived by her daughter Darlene Marick (Bill), son Frank, grandsons Stephen (Justice), Thomas, Anthony, great-grandson Aiden (Shylo), great-great-granddaughter Avalan Rain, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dario in 2010 and son James in 2005, in addition to her siblings.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 24, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in southeast Portland. Prior to Mass, recitation of the rosary will be at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Committal services and interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Obituary: Randy Lowell Elliott, Parkdale

Randy Lowell Elliott passed away on July 11, 2025, at the Providence Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.

Randy spent most of his life in Oregon and the upper Hood River Valley close to family. He was currently residing in The Dalles, where he had retired. He worked for Duckwall Brothers and Diamond Fruit Growers, which he retired from. Randy was in the Oregon National Guard for over 20 years and was proud of his service, and was held in high regard by his colleagues.

Randy will be remembered for his eclectic sense of humor and his good nature.

Graveside Committal with Military Honors planned for 10:00 a.m., July 16th, 2025, at the Upper Valley Parkdale Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Stephen R Shockey, 33, The Dalles

Stephen R Shockey, age 33, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 30, 2025.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Kirby Harold Denny, 87, The Dalles

Kirby Harold Denny, age 87, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at a local care facility on July 14, 2025.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Aaron Mark Helseth, 50, The Dalles

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Aaron Helseth, who departed this life on June 23, 2025. Aaron was a devoted father, a fiercely loyal friend, and a man who lived his life with humility, kindness, and quiet strength.

Aaron spent his life finding beauty in the simple and overlooked. He had a gifted eye for transforming the ordinary into something meaningful, whether it was a forgotten piece of furniture or a cooked meal made with love.

Aaron’s greatest joy and purpose in life was being a father. His love for his kids was boundless- a rare, unshakable connection that will endure forever. Their bond was one that words cannot fully capture, built on unconditional love, trust, and a deep understanding. His children were his pride and joy and it was with them he shared a love that will never be replaced or replicated.

To know Aaron was to know compassion. He carried a forgiving heart, never holding grudges, and always offering grace. He was the kind of man who always saw the best in people, even when they couldn’t see it themselves. His presence comforted those around him, and his laughter had a way of softening even the hardest of days.

Aaron will be remembered not just for who he was, but for how he made people feel: accepted, seen, and loved without condition.

He is survived by his three beloved children, Abbey, Gabe, and Jackson, his grandson Mateo, son-in-law Tony, his parents Karen and Bob Fisher, and sister Angie, who will carry his spirit and love with them always, along with extended family and friends whose lives he deeply touched.

A celebration of Aaron’s life will be held @ The Dalles Armory on Sunday, August 3rd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In place of flowers, the family asks that you honor Aaron’s legacy by sharing a meal with someone you love, forgiving freely, and finding beauty where others might not think to look.

Rest easy, Dad. You were deeply loved and will forever be deeply missed

Death Notice: Jackie Ann Ellison, 70, The Dalles

Jackie Ann Ellison, age 70, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on July 8, 2025.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Marylin (Lin) Gayer Redfern, 79, The Dalles

Marylin (Lin) Gayer Redfern passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025. Lin and her twin sister, Marlene (Lee), were born on January 20, 1946, in Portland, OR. Their parents, Lucille and Eugene Gayer, founded Gene Gayer Jewelers, in The Dalles. Later their son Scott assumed ownership, relocated, and Gayer Jewelers flourished. Lin cherished her memories of spending time with her family along the Deschutes River, the beach, the Wallowa Mountains, Alaska and many other places.

Lin graduated from The Dalles High School (1964) and soon married Bill Booth. They have three children, Julie, Scott, and James. She moved to the Oregon coast, where she met and married Lee Redfern. She loved living on the Oregon coast, and while there would go beach combing with her father. Together, they collected record collections, including hundreds of washed-up flip-flops. They hung these on a line and called them “Lost Souls”.

Lin had a great sense of adventure. She traveled solo across Europe for several weeks. She enjoyed dressing up and making costumes for Halloween, beach combing, hunting, horseback riding, and sunbathing.

She was a prolific vegetable gardener and was very artistic in her designs, creating stunning rock gardens and landscapes. In the early 80s, she repainted a VW bug to look like a ladybug, using spray cans. She loved entertaining, and one of her favorites was her FAMOUS clam chowder and shrimp salad for Christmas Eve - it was the best!

She is survived by her husband, Lee, her children, Julie, Scott (Kristen), and James (Jennifer), grandchildren (Schano, Lucy, and William), her twin sister, Lee (Scott), her brother, Scott (Nok), her stepsons Todd and Torey (Jenne) Redfern, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at The Bargeway on July 17, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Death Notice: Rose Elizabeth Foster, 74, Arlington

Rose Elizabeth Foster, age 74, a resident of Arlington, OR, passed away at home on June 19, 2025.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Fred Henry Stangl, 70, Mosier

Fred Henry Stangl, age 70, a resident of Mosier, OR, passed away at home on July 2, 2025.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Connie Lee Smith, 94, The Dalles

Connie Lee Smith passed away on June 27th, 2025 in The Dalles, Oregon. Connie was born June 9th, 1931 in South Dakota and was 94 years of age at the time of passing.

A Celebration of Life is planned for 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 28th, 2025 at Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Private Committal Ceremony will proceed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Donna Mae Baldwin, 86, The Dalles

Donna Mae Baldwin, age 86, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on June 21, 2025.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Sheryl Jane Kaseberg, 87, Wasco

Sheryl Jane Kaseberg, age 87, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away at home on June 23, 2025.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: B. Sue Paige, 89, Mount Hood

B. Sue Paige passed away on June 23rd, 2025, in Mount Hood, Oregon. She was born in 1936 to Fred and Nell in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sue was an avid sportsman and gardener. She excelled in Skiing, golf, and sailing. Skiing alpine mountains by helicopter, sailing a single-person Hobie Cat, and traveling the world.  She transformed everywhere she lived into lush, beautiful gardens and had a flair for interior design. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Trish Paige, friend Sandy Bissell, Tess, and Rocky. She was a remarkable and determined woman in all that she did, including her relationship with cancer.    

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Kelly Knopp, Hood River

Kelly Knopp passed away June 18, 2025, at home in Hood River, Oregon. Kelly was born February 27, 1958, and was 67 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: George Joseph Kopp, 76, Tygh Valley

George Joseph Kopp, age 76, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away at home on June 17, 2025.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Kevin Lee Kumm, 58, The Dalles

Kevin Lee Kumm, age 58, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away June 19, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, 12 PM at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home, 1100 Kelly Ave, The Dalles, OR 97058.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Thomas Lee Tripp, 59, The Dalles

Thomas Lee Tripp, age 59, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at a local hospital on June 20, 2025.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.