Obituary: Jerome “Jerry” “Mo” Mohar, 79, Hood River

Jerome Mohar (Jerry, “Mo”) passed from this world into the next, at his home on December 16, 2025.  Jerry fought an extended battle with Lewy Body Dementia with a quiet bravery and strength to the end.

Jerry was born on February 26, 1946, to Jerry Sr. and Florence Mohar in Cleveland, Ohio.    He remembered his childhood, as almost idyllic. As an only child, Jerry was surrounded by his father, his grandfather, and his father’s friends.  He was known as “the kid”, with his own honorary bowling shirt.  Jerry learned to ride a bike in his grandfather’s poolhall, ran errands for the guys, which involved getting a treat for himself, bowling when he got the chance, and playing an accordion at neighborhood dances.  His dad’s friend gifted him with what is now, the family pool table. He and his dad spent countless hours in their basement playing pool.

His parents lived on a modest income, but by the time Jerry was 16 he had his own car and his own boat. On weekends, he and his father took the boat to Pelee Island.  Fishing, swimming, and falling asleep to the rocking of the boat filled his days and nights. 

When he graduated from high school, Jerry went to Ohio State, majoring in science.  While there, he earned a bachelor’s degree and subsequently earned a master’s degree. In college, Jerry taught ice skating to earn money for books and played pool to earn money for beer.  

After graduating he taught at Bratenahl High School in Cleveland, but the lure of the northwest prevailed and after a few years, he moved his family to Hood River, OR where he spent the rest of his career teaching science at Lyle High School in WA. His students called him “Mo”.  He coached baseball and had a belief that you could never tell how a kid was going to do.  They surprised you, in sports, in life.  They were just developing, and you could never write the script.  A student who had been jumped out of a gang, left him a note, saying he would always have his back. Another student wrote to him, saying he had taught him more than science, he had taught him about life, and the universe.

 An ex- student, working in the IT Dept at the University of Washington, passed through Lyle. He offered Jerry a room at his house and summer job at the University of Washington. It was a dream summer, staying up late talking “tech,” grabbing a bite at the coffee shop, and arriving on campus about 10:00.

 Jerry was curious about wildflowers, in love with orchids, and passionate about handball.  In the spring it was not uncommon to see him getting up at 4:30 am, identifying wildflowers before school, teaching, and then hitting the handball courts at night.  On the court he wore unmatched socks, yelled and pounded the wall at a missed shot, and analyzed each game upstairs over a beer. 

Jerry has three children: Jason who lives in Olympia, WA and works in the state dept, Celeste who has an alternative medical clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Kendra, who is an RRT in Hood River, OR. He has four grandchildren, each who has a special place in his heart.  Logan graduated with his pilot’s license, Ethan, is pursuing his helicopter pilot’s license, and Kendra and Brycen who are each in high school. 

Jerry met his wife, Judie, while they were both out running late at night.  They were married for 43 years, and it was the adventure of a lifetime. Loving, and living, and learning, each day. Jerry’s quiet presence, keen wit, sarcasm, and intuitive sense of people, deepened their lives and quickened the space around them. Sitting quietly beside each other, holding hands, reading a book, watching a movie, were as enriching as traveling to the places, and countries they visited. He was cherished by his family, loved by his friends.

A special man. He will always be remembered and carried in people’s hearts.

Services are planned for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10th, 2026 at Riverside Community Church (317 State St, Hood River, OR 97031).  Graveside Committal will follow at Idlewilde Cemetery of Hood River, Oregon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.

Death Notice: Jerry Lee Ward, 84, The Dalles

Jerry Lee Ward, age 84, a longtime resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at the Oregon Veterans Home on December 15, 2025.

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

Death Notice: David Eugene Staehnke, age 83, aThe Dalles

David Eugene Staehnke, age 83, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at a local Care Facility on December 15, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Jack Lee Harmon, 90, The Dalles

Jack Lee Harmon, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away December 11, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Shirley May Mattson, 91, The Dalles

Shirley May Mattson, age 91, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on December 11, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Jenny Fay Mathews, 64, The Dalles

Jenny Fay Mathews, age 64, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center on December 10, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Virginia Sue Bark, 84, The Dalles

Virginia Sue Bark, age 84, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on December 11, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Richard Riley Johnson, 78, Moro

Richard Riley Johnson, age 78, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away at home on December 11, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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

Death Notice: John William Byers, 93, The Dalles

John William Byers, age 93, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Columbia Basin Care Facility on December 8, 2025. A public viewing will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home. Per John’s request, a private family Graveside Service will be held.

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

Death Notice: Nancy Lee Garland, 77, Hood River

Nancy Lee Garland passed away on December 7, 2025, at Providence Brookside Manor in Hood River, Oregon. Nancy was born on February 5, 1948, and was 77 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: Stephanie Margaret Koffler, 78, Hood River

Stephanie Margaret Koffler passed away on December 3, 2025, at Hood River Post Acute in Hood River, Oregon. Stephanie was born May 24, 1947, and was 78 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: Judith Shuman, 86, Hood River

Judith Shuman passed away November 30, 2025 at home in Hood River, Oregon. Judith was born April 22, 1939 and was 86 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: Alan Bernard Burnham, 97, Hood River

Alan Bernard Burnham passed away on December 2, 2025, at Parkhurst Place in Hood River, Oregon. Alan was born May 6, 1928, and was 97 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: Alvin Edward Brown, 70, The Dalles

Alvin Edward Brown passed away on November 27, 2025, in The Dalles, Oregon. Alvin was born on December 4, 1954, and was 70 at the time of his 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: Emily Coats Stovall, 41, Portland

Emily Coats Stovall, age 41, a resident of Portland, OR, passed away on November 28, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Jerry D Vowels Sr, 67, The Dalles

Jerry D Vowels Sr, age 67, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on November 17, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Irene Louise Carstens Kornegay, 79, The Dalles

Irene was born July 25, 1946, to Lorraine (Hileman) and Earl “Bud” Carstens in Pendleton, Oregon, and graduated from Pendleton High School in 1964. Later that yea,r she enrolled at Eastern Oregon College, majoring in Art where she met her husband of 60 years, Charles “Chuck” Kornegay. The two married in 1965 and welcomed their first daughter in LaGrande. In the summer of 1969, they relocated to The Dalles for Chuck’s teaching job at The Dalles High School. They welcomed two more daughters in 1970 and 1971.

Irene worked at Dry Hollow Elementary as a Playground and Special Education Paraprofessional from 1975 to 1988. In 1988, she was hired as an Executive Office Manager at Columbia Aluminum/Goldendale Aluminum Company. In 1993, she was promoted to Retirement Plan Administrator, where she worked until the plant closed.

Irene enjoyed her retirement and hosting extravagant holiday parties at the house she and her husband built. Her days were spent listening/dancing to rock-n-roll music with her husband, spending time with her grandkids, gardening, designing and decorating her home, and creating elaborate Halloween costumes. Some of her favorite projects were sewing all three daughters’ wedding dresses.

Irene is survived by her husband Chuck, three daughters: Shannon (Tim) Carrier, Kristen (Jai) Ringer, and Dawn Marie (Terry) Hert; five grandchildren: Avery (Nikki) Ringer, Clayton (Elizabeth) Ringer, Charlie Hert, Courtney Hert, and Amber (Matt) Boggs; and three great-granddaughters: Parker, Kinsey and Scarlet; two very special people who were considered her “spare children”: Julia O’Hara-Kock and Bill Dey, numerous nieces, nephews and her best friend of nearly 50 years Roseann Coyle.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, December 13, 2025, from Noon to 3 p.m. at the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles. In lieu of flowers, please consider a Memorial Contribution in Irene’s name to The Dalles Art Center at www.thedallesartcenter.org or mail: 220 E Fourth St, The Dalles, OR 97058.

Obituary: Ralph Olin Browning, 77, The Dalles

Ralph Olin Browning, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home on November 24, 2025. He was born on May 12, 1948, to Robert Olin Browning and Marian Jean Davis Browning, and he grew up in The Dalles, Oregon.

Ralph graduated from Wahtonka High School in 1966, where he served as Honor Society President and Class President. A talented student-athlete, he played football, basketball, and ran track. He continued his education at the University of Oregon and Western Oregon College of Education, later earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries from Oregon State University.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years as a submariner and diver. Following his service, Ralph worked across Alaska in Kodiak, Afognak Island, and Seward, as well as in Baker City, Oregon, and Boise, Idaho. He retired from the U.S. Forest Service after more than 30 years of dedicated service.

Ralph was an avid outdoorsman with a deep love for salmon and steelhead fishing, as well as waterfowl hunting. He cherished friendships and enjoyed spending time socializing with friends at The River Tap.

Ralph’s memory will be carried on by his brother, Robert Lee Browning, his sister, Carol Jean Rousseau, and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Olin Browning and Marian Jean Davis Browning, and his brother-in-law, Alan Rousseau.

He will be remembered for his humor, his kindness, his dedication, and the strong community of loved ones whose lives he touched. Ralph leaves behind a legacy of service, laughter, and a life lived to the fullest.

Death Notice: Irene Louise Kornegay, 79, The Dalles

Irene Louise Kornegay, age 79, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on November 29, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, 12 - 3 p.m. at Bargeway Pub in The Dalles, OR.

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

Death Notice: Melvin Eugene Holmes, 87, Wamic

Melvin Eugene Holmes, age 87, a resident of Wamic, OR, passed away on November 29, 2025.

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