Death Notice: Leah Pyles, 84, Hood River

Leah Pyles passed away on November 14, 2025 at home in Hood River, Oregon.

Leah was born February 11, 1941 and was 84 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: Willa Jane Varner, 99, The Dalles

Willa Jane Varner, age 99, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center on November 13, 2025.

Viewings will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 2 to 5 PM and again Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 8 to 10 AM, the Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM.

The Graveside Service will be Monday, December 1, 2025, at 2 PM at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Mark Alan Johnson, 65, The Dalles

Mark Alan Johnson, age 65, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at The Dalles Health and Rehabilitation Center on November 16, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Patrick John Charles Loop, 43, Tygh Valley

Patrick John Charles Loop, age 43, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away at home on November 16, 2025.

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

Gabriel Wayne Aiedail Kaldera-Brewer, 16, Dufur and Portland

Gabriel Wayne Aiedail Kaldera-Brewer, age 16, a resident of Dufur and Portland, OR, passed away on November 12, 2025.

A private family service has been held. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Robert Nelson York, 75, Tygh Valley

Robert Nelson York, age 75, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away at the Oregon Veterans Home on November 13, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Debra Kay Collins, 68, Dallesport

Debra Kay Collins, age 68, a resident of Dallesport, WA, passed away at home on November 8, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Mark LoCicero, 60, Wasco

Mark LoCicero, age 60, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on November 10, 2025.

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

Obituary: Gary Dean Gorman, 86, Hood River

Gary Dean Gorman passed way peacefully on Oct 28th, 2025. He was born in Fairfield, Iowa on Oct 21st, 1939. As a baby with his younger brother Jimmy, mother Wanda, grandmother Bessie, and aunt Erlene, the family drove to Seattle to join Gary’s father Jim. Jim worked for the Great Northern Railway and thought Seattle was a great place, especially as WWII was breaking out.

Gary graduated from Cleveland Highschool in 1957 and entered the Army afterwards. He was stationed at Fort Ord, California.

After his military service, Gary returned to Seattle to do 5 years in the Army Reserve while attending the University of Washington. While there, he was in the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity and graduated with a degree in Business.

Gary spent over 40 years in the Ski and Wind Sport industry. He paved the way for the US Ski Team to have sponsors and was the primary reason Hood River Oregon became the Windsurfing Capital of the World. The town would not be what it is today without Gary Gorman. After he retired as a businessman, he became one of the top internet gurus in Hood River, working for Surplus Direct, then Egg Head Software. When his wife Lucy opened her flower shop, he became the flower delivery boy.

Gary married Lucy Margaret Clayton in 1988 at the legendary Pink Wedding and their son Maxwell Clayton Gorman was born in July 1990. Gary was so proud of Maxwell, and he adored his new daughter in-law Signe Larsen.

Gary is survived by his brothers Sam (Nancy) and Tim (Linda).

His brother Jimmy preceded him in death in 2023. Gary has many nieces and nephews: Michelle, Jennifer, Kathryn, Kristian, and Landon.

There will be Celebration of Life for Gary in May 2026. Date to be decided.

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: Matthew Richard Vieira, 57, Wasco

Matthew Richard Vieira, age 57, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on November 3, 2025.

The family will hold a private Celebration of Life. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Patricia Lea Pleasant, 94, Bristow, Okla.

Patricia Lea Pleasant, age 94, a resident of Bristow, OK, passed away on November 7, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Eric Neal Barton, 66, Corvallis

Eric Neal Barton, age 66, a resident of Corvallis, OR, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Maxine Adele Turner, 96, The Dalles

Maxine Adele Turner, age 96, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on November 5, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Virgie Pearl Gaston, 83, The Dalles

Virgie Pearl Gaston passed away on October 21, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. Virgie was born on December 21, 1941, and was 83 years of age at the time of her passing. A Funeral Service for Virgie will be held on Monday, November 10th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Anderson’s Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 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: Jon Pierre “JP” Legris, 73, The Dalles

Jon Pierre “JP” Legris passed away on October 30, 2025, at Nightingale Care Home in The Dalles, Oregon. Jon was born on March 20, 1952, and was 73 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Denver David Monaghan, 43, The Dalles

Denver David Monaghan, age 43, passed away October 12, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Tillie Jayne Workinger, 67, The Dalles

Tillie Jayne Workinger, age 67, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on October 24, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Donald Joseph Anderson, 91, The Dalles

Donald Joseph Anderson, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at the Oregon Veterans Home on October 25, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Jon Johnston, 53, Hood River

Jon Johnston passed away on October 24th, 2025, at Gracelen Terrace in Portland, Oregon. Jon was born on December 15th, 1971, and was 53 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: France K Tinkham, 92, The Dalles

France K Tinkham, age 92, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at The Dalles Health and Rehabilitation Center on October 25, 2025.

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