Patricia Ann Gulley Dory entered into eternal life January 14, 2016.  Patricia (Pat) Dory beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, was born November 20, 1932 to Guy and Betty Gulley at William Bee Ririe Hospital in Ely, Nevada.  She was the seventh of eight children; Virginia, Bill, Wallace, Madeline, Margaret, Betty, Pat, and Jim.  Her childhood was spent in Ely on her family ranch in Northeastern Nevada. Patricia attended St. Mary’s of the Wasatch and then graduated from White Pine County High School in 1951.

The following year she met and married Lannis (Bud) Dory.  They were each others love and best friend, and celebrated sixty-five years together. Pat and Bud led an adventurous life. Both were pilots and loved flying their airplane and traveling the country. Pat and Bud raised three children; Bud Jr, Patrick Michael, and Janelle.
From 1962 to 1979 they lived in Fallon, Nevada and Pat worked at the local hospital, drove school bus, and sold real estate.  A decision was made to return to Ely, as Pat had an opportunity to follow in her father Guy’s footsteps and become a real estate broker. She loved her new career and became well known for her friendliness, sincerity, and strong business ethics.

Pat was an Ely native and it was her home.  She was elected County Commissioner and served as an activist in public affairs, strengthening, protecting, and helping to make policies that made White Pine County a better place to live, work, and enjoy.  She was an important component of the Bristlecone Film Committee which brought the making of several films to Ely, and worked on a committee instrumental in designating Great Basin as a National Park.  She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and the Benevolent Patriarchal Order of Does.

Pat’s real legacy lies in the hearts and lives of the people who knew and cherished her.  She was admired and loved and will be remembered for her kindness and beautiful spirit.

For years she was by her devoted husband Bud. They cut firewood together, enjoyed their birds and flowers, family, and home.  On the evening of January 14, 2016 Pat was sitting with Bud, sharing his company.  Pat leaned over and kissed him.  A moment later she left to be with her children, Janelle and Bud, (both deceased in 1992) and other loved ones.

Pat is survived by her loving husband Bud, son Mike, seven grandchildren, one great grandson, two great granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass and Special Celebration of Patricia Ann Dory’s life is being planned for the near future.  The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness, love, and condolences.

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Retired District Court Judge Michael E. Fondi passed away at home in Carson City on January 22, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Mike was born in Ely, Nevada on April 4, 1937 to Clara Orueta Fondi, who was a Spanish Basque immigrant, and Mike Fondi whose parents were Italian immigrants.  He grew up with the heavy influence of his heritage and the belief that hard work, commitment and persistence would make you successful in life.  He was proud to be a Nevadan, proud of his heritage and especially proud to be from White Pine.

Through his hard work and persistence he was able to attend Stanford University for his undergraduate work then Hastings for law school.  When he finished law school he began his distinguished career in law finding his way back to Nevada and Carson City by going to work for Governor Grant Sawyer.  He also worked in the Attorney General’s Office, as the Carson City District Attorney and ultimately retired as a District Court Judge.  He had extensive involvement in several professional organizations.  He was an idealist and believed it was important to express yourself, be involved, and exercise your right to vote to make changes you wanted or preserve the things you hold dear.

Mike was an avid duck and chukar hunter and especially enjoyed taking his sons hunting in remote parts of the state where he knew the names of every mountain range, landmark, canyon, dry creek or river bed.  Despite being an avid hunter his home was a wildlife sanctuary.  It gave him great joy to watch the deer and quail in his yard, the early evening flights of mallards and even the occasional bear, bobcat or mountain lion that seemed to know they had a friend that lived at his house.  He was constantly watching what was happening outside and always seemed to see things that most people didn’t notice.  He loved good food and good drink and sharing those with friends and family.  He was an avid reader of anything and everything and had an incredible knowledge of many different subjects that he shared when someone was interested.   Mike loved the gorgeous Nevada sunsets and the endless beauty of this state as viewed from atop a chukar mountain.  He loved to be outside, whether it was in a cold, snowy duck blind or working in his yard on a beautiful summer weekend.  More than anything he loved to hike the mountains above Carson City with his Black Labs who were constant companions throughout his life.

Mike had an appreciation and enthusiasm for this gift of life that did not fade.  His strength and tenacity throughout his professional and personal life will be felt by those who knew him for the rest of their lives.  His physical presence will surely be missed but his sprit will live on in all those whose lives he touched.

Mike is survived by his wife Valerie Cooney, her son Anthony Owens (Karen) and his three sons, Michael David, Anthony Paul (Connie) and Jonathan Mitchell (Carrie), and six grandchildren.  Services will be held at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Carson City, at 11:00 a.m. on February 1, 2016. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.

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Our beloved mother Lois passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on January 23, 2016. She was 91. She was born on March 2nd 1925 in Everett, Washington.

Her favorite past time was quilting. She was a member of the Sagebrush Quilters. She also enjoyed cooking and reading. She loved planting her tomatoes and was so proud of her rose bush. Also a dedicated member of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. She loved to go with her son Daniel on his fishing and hunting trips. She loved walking their dog, Roland. She also helped Daniel with his pine nut picking.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucian and youngest son Wendell, as well as two brothers John and Donald Olsen.

She is survived by her sons Daniel of Ely, Mark of Everette, Washington, a grandson Daniel Norgaard Jr of Portland, Oregon, sisters Pat Raines and Evelynn Landon of Everette, Washington, two brothers Kenneth Olsen of Arlington, Washington and Jim Olsen of Marysville, Washington, as well as numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

Services will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church at 10:00 AM on February 4th, 2015, interment to follow.

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David H. Barney, 78, was born September 1. 1937 in Benjamin, Utah. He passed away on January 26, 2016 at Dixie Medical Center in St. George, Utah.

He will be buried in Spanish Fork, Utah beside his parents in the spring.

Any letters of condolances may be sent to his son, Kim Barney, 1045 Tree Farm Rd, Curwensville, PA 16833. Dad will be greatly missed by  his family and friends.

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Elbert (“Al”) W. Gardner passed away on January 28, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. Al was born on May 15, 1931 in Ely, Nevada and grew up on his family farm in Lund, Nevada. During his senior year at the University of Nevada, Al was selected from the ROTC program to attend pilot training school. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force and began his fighter pilot career. During his first assignment at Williams Air Force Base, he met and courted Kathleen Dewitt. The couple was married in the Mesa Arizona Temple in 1957 and had two children. Al loved his aviation career as a fighter pilot serving in Vietnam War, a pilot instructor, a liaison officer to the Air Force Academy, a commercial pilot and a leisure pilot, up until his passing. He was also a successful real estate investor and developer. Al was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many capacities and contributing generously to the missionary program and BYU. Al’s great love was BYU Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center where he used his talents and treasures to help young people from Asia and the Pacific Islands obtain scholarships, and fulfill their dreams. Al’s generosity blessed generations of people around the world. Al loved his family, his pioneer heritage, golf, traveling, and mentoring those of future generations.

Al is survived by his beautiful wife of 58 years, Kathleen Gardner; two daughters, Robin Juvan and Kelli (Todd) Shell; six grandchildren, Donny (Jessica) Juvan, Tanner Shell, Lyndi (Matt) Cardall, Krystal (Jason) Arnett, Cami (Ryan) Tolley and Brady Juvan; and 14 great-grandchildren. Al is also survived by two sisters, Sherril Passey and Mary Ann Hearn and sister-in-law, Sherrill Crouch.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Helen Gardner; sister, Vesta Gardner; brother, Robert Gardner; and brother-in-law’s, Jim Crouch, Jim Passey and Jerry Hearn.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 4, 2016, 6-8 pm at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, Arizona and from 9:00 to 9:30 am, prior to funeral services at 10 am on Friday, February 5, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house, 3920 E. Brown Rd, Mesa, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Al Gardner be made to the Polynesian Cultural Center “PCC Talent Award”, 1450 N. University Ave., Provo, UT 84604 or https://www.ldsphilanthropies.org/donations/byu-hawaii/pcc-talent-award.html. The PCC Talent Award was established by Al at President Grace’s request and assists in providing educational scholarships to talented students working and performing at the PCC. Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 480-964-8686.

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Marvin Eugene Gardner, 68, passed on to cowboy heaven on January 20, 2016 in Carlin, Nevada.  Marvin was well known all over Nevada as one of the best.  He was a hard working cowboy, a rodeo rough stock contestant and an excellent equipment operator. Marvin had a love for the cowboy way of life.  His love for horses was his passion. He had a unspoken connection with horses and the ability to train them. Anyone who knew Marvin, has a story of some sort that relates to his cowboy way of life! His infectious smile and laughter would always brighten any room.  That grin of his, will forever be missed but never forgotten!!!

Marvin was born June 6, 1947 to Jack and Barbara (Betty) Peacock in Ely, Nevada. His father died when he was six months old so he spent his childhood on the Gardner Ranch when he wasn’t in school. Marvin attend elementary school in both Preston and Lund, Nevada and graduated from White Pine High School in Ely, Nevada.  Later, his mother married Murray Petersen and two sons were born to this union, Reginald and Donald.

Marvin had three children, Chad, Halene and Jack with his first wife Darlene Green. Marvin also help raise Darlene’s niece, Karina Kinterknecht Jackson, and nephews, Mike and Robbie Kinterknecht. They all worked on Marvin’s grandparent’s (Jesse and Pearl Gardner) ranch while living in White River Valley.  Marvin and Darlene later divorced and Marvin married Donna Murphy, his soulmate,  in 1995.  They lived in Lancaster, California and Elko, Ely and Carlin, Nevada.  Carlin has been their home for many years.

Marvin is survived by his wife Donna, a stepson Levi, a stepdaughter Tatum, Marvin’s children Halene and Jack, Karina (Ronnie), Mike (Tara), Robbie, Aunt Sandra Peacock Hunt (Lonnie), five grandchildren, his step brothers Reginald (Linda) and Donald (Madeline) Petersen and “Little One”, his beloved Min Pin.

He is preceded in death by his first wife Darlene, baby boy Jerome, son Chad, father Jack, mother Betty, grandparents Eugene and Sabra Peacock and Jesse and Pearl Gardner.

A Celebration of Life will be held on February 6, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Pacini Hall in Carlin, Nevada. A family service will be held in the summer where his ashes will be scattered in Jake’s Valley at the Buttes. Please join us and share one of your favorite “Marvin” stories~

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AUBREY “DALE” GREEN

Aubrey “Dale” Green passed away January 30, 2016 after a long courageous battle with lung disease.  Dale was born June 7th 1929 to Walter and Rossie Green in San Angelo, TX.  He attended local schools and grew up in the Denison Texas area.

Dale joined the United States Air Force in 1946.  He served his country in the Far East, Japan and Korea.   He received his honorable discharge in 1949.

Dale came to Nevada in 1956 and went to work for Kennecott in 1957 he married Madeline (Piscovich) Day but they later divorced.  A son Dale Walter was born to this union.

In 1968 Dale married Judy Drew in Ely, NV and became stepfather to her three young children; Randy, Laura and Jennifer.  They settled and raised their family in the place they loved, White Pine County.  Dale and Judy were blessed with almost 48 wonderful years of marriage.

During his working years Dale was a firefighter (Texas), Cross- country Truck Driver (TX and NV), Heavy Equipment Operator (TX and NV) working for Kennecott, Amselco-Alligator Ridge and Placer Dome.  Dale also served White Pine Co. for many years in law enforcement, mainly as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff Archie Robison.

Dale was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed his adventures in the open country and mountains of White Pine County.  He loved camping, exploring, horseback riding, riding motorcycles, fishing and flying ultralights. He treasured family gatherings and sharing the wonders of life with family and friends.

Dale is survived by loving wife Judy Green of McGill, NV; two sons Dale Walter Green of Fredonia, AZ and Randy (Lori) Drew of Ely; two daughters Laura Bernadot of Henderson/Ely, NV and Jennifer (Randy Rader) Drew of Ely. He had four grandsons, Lucas (Marianne) Nicholes of Boise, ID, Ryan Dale Drew of Eureka, NV, Nathanael Dale Green and Kyle J.L. Green both of Milton, KY.  He had five granddaughters Samantha (Jon) Howard of Henderson, NV, Misty (Michael) McArdle of Ely, Cassidi (Chris) Collis of Rural McGill, NV, Shelby Mangum of Sparks, NV and Savannah Drew of Reno, NV.  He had three great-granddaughters Tayah Mangum of Ely, Lily and Daphne Nicholes of Boise, ID and four great-grandsons Matthew, Benjamin and Shawn Nicholes of Boise, ID and Gracian C. Collis of Rural McGill, NV.

Dale is preceded in death by beloved grandmother Addie Geen, his parents and two sisters Jean Cox and Bobbie Blackmon.

Memorial Services are scheduled for Friday, February 12th, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Mountain Vista Chapel.

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The Lord called Merlyn Hoyt home on January 23, 2016.  Merlyn lived a long, full and blessed life and most people know him as “the Judge.”  He is survived by his wife Carol Lamphere Hoyt (married 56 years). He is also survived by four children Michael Hoyt, Las Vegas, NV, Barbara (Scott) Mccraw, Lexington, SC, Tracy (Brad) Lewis, Lake Oswego, OR and Paul (Celina) Hoyt, Keller, TX.  There are nine grandchildren: Michael Hoyt, Nicholas Hoyt, (CO), Travis (Grace Ann) Hoyt, Jamee Cobb, Jaedyn Swails, (SC), Kellen, Kally and Kaden Lewis, (OR), Brooklyn Hoyt, (TX) and one great grandchild Hailee Cobb, (SC).  Merlyn was predeceased by his parents Harold and Hazel Hoyt, his sister Connie Cota and brother Phil Hoyt.

Merlyn was born June 13, 1933 in Ely, Nevada. He lived most of his life in Ely graduating from White Pine High School in 1951.  In high school he played football and basketball and was named to the 1951 all state team in football.    He attended the University of Nevada in Reno and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He is a lifetime member of Lambda Chi Alpha.  Upon graduation in January 1957 he was hired by Ralph Crosser, Comptroller for Kennecott Copper Nevada Mines Division as a cost accountant at McGill, Nevada.

He met his wife Carol in Ely, NV and they married in 1959. In 1960 Merlyn decided to attend Law School. This was encouraged by Senator Alan Bible, who helped Merlyn & Carol find employment in Washington D.C.  Carol worked full time (to help Merlyn through law school) at the United States Senate for the Senate District of Columbia Committee, of which Senator Bible was Chairman. Merlyn also worked part time at the Georgetown Public Library, attended summer school, and finished law school in two and a half years (January 1963).  Merlyn went from law school straight to an attorney position in the Department of Interior, National Parks and Monuments. The following summer he passed bar examinations in Washington D.C. and in Nevada and was admitted to both Bars.  While he worked in the Interior Department he was asked to research the legality of the Great Civil Rights March of 1963.  He researched the March and submitted his work. On the day of the Great Civil Rights March, Merlyn went to observe and was invited to join the Great March. He gladly marched all the way to the Lincoln Memorial and heard the Great Speech of Martin Luther King who spoke about his dream of equality in America.  He left the Interior Department to take the position of Assistant United States Attorney in the Department of Justice stationed in Reno, Nevada.  He was appointed by the Attorney General of the United States, Nicholas De B. Katzenbach.  He prosecuted crime and defended the Government in civil actions.  Merlyn learned from working with the FBI, other Federal agents and outstanding Federal Judge Bruce Thompson.  Two years later he left the Federal job to return home to Ely, Nevada. Merlyn then ran for the office of District Attorney of White Pine County where he was elected and then re-elected four years later.  After serving seven years in the District Attorneys office an opening occurred in the District Judges office and he was appointed by Governor Mike O’Callahan to finish the year left on the term.  Merlyn then ran and was elected and re-elected District Judge five times. He ultimately retired mid-term after 27 years on the bench. This was ten years longer than anyone else in the 7th Judicial District – Eureka, Lincoln and White Pine Counties.  In 1968 he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.  He was selected once for Who’s Who in American Politics and later Who’s Who in American Law.

Judge Hoyt loved eastern Nevada. He called it the last of the old State of Nevada.  Merlyn often spoke of Ely’s beautiful sky, mountains and streams.  He fished, hunted and camped from the Ruby Marshes to Mt. Wheeler. Merlyn took great pride in Ely and was proud of living in one of America’s most beautiful places with the purest water and cleanest air.

Merlyn believed the best attributes of his Nevada were the people. The Americans who loved their country and state Westerners, who are fiercely proud and independent. They took care of themselves, believed in multiple use of the land, water and always share and took good care of it. They supported and stood behind the Law.  They were neighbors, friends and companions. Merlyn was honored to serve them in public office for 34 years and felt a special responsibility to deal with family problems and violent criminals as a prosecutor and a Judge.

Merlyn took a special interest in children. He followed every local youth activity, coached little league baseball and served as the little leagues President.  For years Merlyn drove to Las Vegas with a group of friends to attend football and especially basketball games at UNLV.   He also tried to help and protect children in his Court and had little use for those who failed the child or children.  He often pointed out that many had helped him in his life and he wanted to do the same in return.

Merlyn trained seventeen law clerks and had special pride in each and every one. His law clerks were loyal to him as a Judge in State and Federal Courts.

The most important part of Merlyn’s life was his wife, children and grandchildren.  He had a wonderful wife and marriage. Carol always supported and helped him. They ultimately shared 57 years of love and happiness.  He was very proud of each child and grandchild and kept track of each of their lives.

Merlyn often said “the Lord will let me know when its time for me to go home”. And it’s finally time!  Merlyn has gone home and was loved, admired and will be missed by many.  It was his hope, that in some small way he helped make the world a better place.

The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life ceremony in honor of Judge Hoyt on Saturday, February 27th from 3pm-6pm. The location is the Bristlecone Convention Center. 150 Sixth Street Ely, Nevada.

In lieu of flowers, please cosider a donation on Merlyn Hoyt’s behalf to the Three Square food bank at threesquare.org.

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Charles L. Rigney age 74, of Ely, Nevada passed away January 30th, 2016 in Ely.  He was born November 14, 1941 in Wichita, Kansas to Henry and Ethel Rigney.

Charles is survived by his loving wife Shirley Rigney and three sons Curtis (Deanna) Rigney, Chuck Rigney and Chad (Lisa) Rigney.

At this time there will be no services.

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Albert (Al) Gledhill, Jr passed away on February 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada with his son Casey by his side.

Albert (Al) Gledhill was born in Ogden, Utah on June 17, 1942 to Albert Gale (Rusty) Gledhill and Viola (Vi) Fondi. Al graduated from White Pine High School then went into the U.S Navy and served on the U.S.S. Midway for 4 years. After completion of his service, Al married Connie Notz and made his home in Bullhed City, Arizona where he worked for the Mohave Power Plant. Al then moved back to Ely, Nevada, following in his dad and grandfather’s footsteps and went to work for the Historical Nevada Northern Railroad as a Machinist working on #40 and #93 steam engines. Al had an appreciation and enthusiasm for life that never faded, he loved fishing, camping and hunting. His physical presence will surely be missed but his spirit will live on in all the loves he touched.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Gledhilll, his daughter, Holly Gledill (Langlois) Richard of Las Vegas, Nevada, a son Casey Gledhill of Ely, Nevada, one grandson, Ryan Carlile of Texas and a sister, Jolene gardner of Ely, Nevada and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life on February 28, 2016 from 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. at the Historical Nevada Northern Railroad in the men’s waiting room.

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August 5, 1963-February 7, 2016

Damon Lawrence Gonzalez of Duckwater, Nevada left us on the morning of February 7, 2016 to start his journey home to the spirit world.  A Holy Mass will be held for him at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ely, Nevada on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. A reception will follow the mass at the rectory.

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LARRY PAICE

Lawrence “Larry” Jack Paice passed away on February 12, 2016 after a lengthy illness.  He died peacefully at Pershing General Hospital in the city of Lovelock, Nevada, where he resided for the final year of his life.

Larry was born in Beaver, Utah to Howard Paice and Della Henderson on August 17, 1942 and spent his childhood there.  The family moved to Ely where Larry attended White Pine High School, graduating in 1961.  He spent a few years in the Army at Ft Bliss, Texas and then returned to Ely.

Larry stayed and worked in Ely for the next 45 years.  During that time, he worked for AT & T and then for Bath Lumber.  He was a member of the Lions club and enjoyed volunteering at the annual wrestling tournament and pancake breakfast.  Larry was well suited to a life in Ely.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and exploring the dirt roads and tracks of the area.  A dutch oven, a pound of bacon and a dozen eggs were essential traveling gear.  He left Ely reluctantly in 2010 to live with his daughter in Sparks, Nevada, then moved on to Lovelock.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Paice and Della Henderson Paice, and his two brothers Ray and Durrell.

He is survived by his sister Judy (Hendrix), his two daughters, Michelle (Palko) and Melanie (Guilbault), and three grandchildren, Autumn Palko, Noah and Zane Guilbault.

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Robert Leroy Lemos, 74, was born on June 11, 1941 in Gilroy, California.  He passed away on February 6, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

As a retired White Pine High School Auto Shop teacher, Bob loved his time spent with the students and was still teaching when he gave up this world for the next.

He was preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Emily Lemos; a son Michael and a great grandson Hayden.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Jane Lemos; two daughters Yvonne Archer of McGill, NV and Michelle (Rob) Ballard of Clarksville, TN; Three grandchildren Robert Jonathan (Dawnna) Lemos of Ely, NV, Deanna (Dan) Hanna of Fairbanks, AK and Jessica (Mike) Verrillo of Fort Leonard Wood, MO;  and five great grandchildren.

Robert is also survived by two brothers; Richard (Dianna) Lemos of Tulare, CA and Fred (Eleanor) Lemos of San Jose, CA.

Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 900 E. 11th Street, Ely, NV 89301, Saturday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m.

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JOHN ROBERT “BOB” HILL

John Robert “Bob” Hill passed away on February 19, 2016 after a long illness.  Bob was born on August 17, 1929 in Kimberly, Nevada to Earl M. Hill and Jennie McColl Hill.  He attended grade school in White Pine County and high school in Price, Utah, graduating from Carbon High School in 1948.

In January 1951 he was drafted into the United States Army and served with the 25th Infantry Division and its attached Turkish brigade, holding down the battle line northwest of the “Punchbowl”, during the Korean conflict.  He was awarded the bronze star in that action.  He was discharged from the Army on August 8, 1953.  Later that year he enlisted in the United States Air Force and later served in the Vietnam war.  He retired from the Air Force on January 1, 1973, as a technical sergeant.

On July 9, 1960 he married the love of his life, NancY Ann Francone, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ely, Nevada.  In 1968 the two adopted their son, John R. Hill, Jr. when he was six months old.  The family settled in Ely after Bob’s retirement.

Bob worked at several places after his return to Ely, including Kennecott, the oil fields in Railroad Valley, the Radar Tracking Station west of Ely, Amselco, the White Pine County School District as a custodian, the Bristlecone Convention Center and the United States Postal Service.  He also worked for a time at the Fallon Naval Air Station as a civilian employee.  Nancy would travel from Ely to Fallon to be with Bob on weekends.  Bob enjoyed reading, fishing, working crossword puzzles and visiting with family and friends.  He was in the process of writing his memoir but unfortunately did  not complete it.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Hill, his mother Jennie McColl Hardin, brother Earl McColl Hill and his wife Bea,  sister-in-law Pansy Francone Stewart and brother-in-law John Palermini.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy, son John, Jr., sister Freddy (Jack) Van Camp all of Ely,  sister-in-law Rena Palermini of Antioch, CA., sister-in-law and brother-in-law Debbie and Mike Francone of Ely, and his little dog and buddy, Duke.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

We will miss his amazing dry sense of humor.  Rest in peace my good man.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

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Mary “Betty” Tognoni

Mary “Betty” Elizabeth Tognoni was born June 19, 1935 to Daniel and Elizabeth Steedley.  She passed away peacefully on February 20, 2016 surrounded by family.  She was married to Paul Harshman Sr. for 32 years, together they had six children.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Paul Harshman Sr., her second husband Robert Tognoni and her youngest son Randy Harshman.

She is survived by her children Christine Braden (WIS.), Annie Ellis (NV.), Paul Harshman Jr. (WIS.), Barbara (Barry) Lorenz (WY.) and Sandy Wright (NV.).  Along with her second husbands family, in which there are too many to name.  She had 19 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren, whom she loved with all her heart.

She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 3547 and a member of the American Legion.  She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with the Ladies of the Red Hats Society.  Betty will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

There will be a celebration of like at the V.F.W. on McGill Hwy. on March 5, 2016 at 4:00pm.  In Lieu of flowers, the family respectively asks that donations be made to help with the final expenses for Mary “Betty” Tognoni.

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Laura Ely, born Lara Oxborrow, September 23, 1950 in Elko, passed away on February 11, 2016.

Head of Mental Health at William Bee Ririe Hospital, she spent 10 years furthering her experiences in her career in New Zealand.

Her enthusiasm for perfection in life made Laura a very special being on this earth. Leaving us all at the peak of her career and life, leaving, loving and devoted husband Kym and dearly loved friend of Patricia Taylor, Invercargill, New Zealand.

Funeral Mass for Laura will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 900 East 11th Street, Ely, Nevada 89301 on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m..

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Margie Vyrel Hoots, 90, of McGill passed away on February 25, 2016 in Elko, NV.  She was born on July 14, 1925 in Sacramento Pass, Nevada, to Eva and David Kerr.

Margie was the fifth of ten children; six brothers and three sisters. The family grew up primarily on a ranch in Butte Valley, however, at a fairly young age, Margie, her sister, Alice, and brother, Colin, travelled with their father to San Diego, California to work in the Defense Plant during the war. Margie also worked in the Army Depot in Hawthorne after her work in California had ended.

She ended up back on the ranch in Butte Valley; where she met the love of her life, Harvey Ernest Hoots. Ernie (also known as “Butch”) ran his horses on the Kerr family ranch and one day he’d gotten a flat tire. For whatever reason, he could not get the tire changed and walked to the Kerr family home. Ernie and Margie hit it off and on January 23, 1945 they were married in Ely, Nevada and made their home in Ruth before moving to McGill several years later.

Margie and Ernie began their family in 1946 with the birth of their eldest son, Jack. In 1947, they welcomed a daughter, Ireata Kay. Five years passed before the youngest son, Dan, was introduced to the family in 1952. A daughter was delivered in October of 1955, whom did not survive.

Margie was active outside of the home doing what she could to help support her family. She worked at Troy Laundry, Silver State Laundry, and White Pine Care Center and William Bee Ririe Hospital’s laundry departments. This required working in strenuous and hot conditions but Margie did it and she enjoyed it. She also held various positions as a waitress or clerk throughout her career.

She has been a member of McGill Rebekah Lodge #30 since October of 1957. The Rebekah’s was a group that she was extremely devoted to. She strongly believed in the values that they hold and fully supported the Rebekah way of life.

Margie is preceded in death by her husband, H. Ernest Hoots; her parents, Eva and David Kerr; her brothers Colin, Bill, Alden, Donald, and Franklin Kerr; her sisters Alice Libby, Juna (Boise) Hesselgesser, Ella Mae Hone; and son-in-law, Richard Auge.

She is survived by her son, Jack (Laura) Hoots of Battle Mountain; her daughter, Ireata ‘Kay’ Auge of Spring Creek; her son, Dan (Marti) Hoots of Starr Valley; her brother, Duane (Kareen) Kerr of Ely; sister-in-law, Olive Mae Kerr of Ely; brother-in-law, Lee Hone of Pioche; her grandchildren: Roger Auge, Roy (Celina) Auge, Matt Auge, Sherry (Dan) Murphy, Jacob (Sonya) Hoots, Pook (Jessica) Hoots; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many that she claimed as family.

Graveside services will be held on March 4th, 2016 in the Ely Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., reception to follow at the McGill Rebekah Lodge. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to McGill Rebekah Lodge #30.

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July 6, 1926 – February 16, 2016

Vinny was born in San Pietro Avellana, Italy on July 6, 1926.  She attended school there until she was eight years old.  During those years the students were required to wear uniforms, by the Fascist Dictator Mousilini.

At the age of eight, she traveled to America with her mother Rosina and her brother Florindo.  They sailed to New York and landed at Ellis Island, where they were processed and entered the United States.

Vinny’s father, Giovanni, secured a new job in Ely, Nevada.  He worked for The Nevada Northern Railroad where he became the General Shop Foreman.

Vinny attended grade school in Ely, and graduated from White Pine High School in 1947. While she was in high school she delivered telegrams for Western Union, and worked for JC Penney as a Display Coordinator, as World War 2 was coming to a end.

In August of 1950, she married Tony Solferino in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ely, Nevada. They moved to Oxnard, California where Tony was employed by the United States Navy as an Electronics Engineer at Point Mugu.  Vinny participated in Navy Social Programs that supported the Engineers.

Vinny was an active member of the Church Choir at Saint Anthony’s Parish in Oxnard, California.

In 1986, Vinny and Tony moved to Santa Maria, California where they retired.

In 1989, they moved to Reno, Nevada to be closer to their family. Vinny and Tony were in the Choir at Little Flower Church for almost twenty years.  She also sang in the choir at Saint Rose of Lima for a period of time.

Vinny enjoyed shopping, reading, gardening and needle point.

Vinny was preceded in death by her mother Rosina, her father Giovanni, and her husband Tony.  Vinny is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Richard & (Yolanda) Solferino; grandsons and granddaughters-in-law Corey & (Karla) Solferino, Anthony & (Lacey) Solferino; brother Florindo Mariani & (Kathleen Wills), sister Anna & (Tim) Curtin; great-grandchildren Monique Solferino, Mike Solferino, Paisley Solferino, MacKenzie Solferino, & Paitynn Solferino; nephews & nieces; Giovanna & (Lee) Jones, Florindo T. & (Shari) Mariani, Roman Mariani, Gino & (Jennifer) Mariani, Rex & (Lisa) Curtin, Royce & (Karen) Curtin, Nanette & Joe) Gwaltney, Jennifer & (Patrick) Martinez, Chris & (Catalina) Jones, Gina Jones, Dominic Mariani, Ryan Curtin, Michael Curtin, Sean Curtin, Carson Mariani, Joey, Mariani, Jacob Morris, Bennett Morris, &  great great nephew Nick Bridge.

Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday, March 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Ross, Burke & Knobel Mortuary, 2155 Kietzke Lane, Reno. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ely, Nevada. Graveside Services will follow at Ely Cemetery.

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Joan Viola Stewart received her heavenly wings and went to Daddy’s arms February 29, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Joan was born to Vernon and Dorothea Pugh on July 10, 1933 in Ely, Nevada.

Joan attended school in White Pine County and graduated from White Pine High School. She met the love of her life, Garold Ray Stewart in Ely and they were married December 23, 1951. They had five children; Paul Stewart, Christine Chole (Smitty) Smith, Michael Ray (Shaunna) Stewart, Carrie Ann Stewart, and Teresa Viola Stewart (Ken) Barney.

Joan enjoyed making the most of life by singing, drawing, writing poetry, sewing, listening to music, pinenut picking, camping, fishing, gardening, canning, doing any activity outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Garold, sons Paul and Micheal, Grandchildren Tina and Justin, sister Caroline Kirkeby, and nephew Russell Pugh.

Joan is survived by her children Christine (Smitty), Carrie Ann, Teresa (Ken), Grandchildren Cameron, McKenna, Adam, Heather, Mathew, Tamara, Melody, Derek, Casey, Chad, Preston, Kyle, Alysha, and Breanna, brother Richard (Diana) Pugh, numerous nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 7, 2016 at Mountain Vista Chapel. A viewing and visitation will be at 10:30 AM, services at 11:00 AM and an interment will follow at the Preston City Cemetery in Preston, Nevada. A luncheon will follow the interment.

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Sheridan M. Baker, also known as Merence Sheridan Baker, 78, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2016 in Elko, Nevada following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born August 22, 1937 in Sacramento, California to Ensio Tosolini and Florence Elizabeth Shaw.  She lived her younger years in Reno, Nevada.

In 1946 she moved to Ely, Nevada with her mother and stepfather, Thomas Howard McConnell.  She attended grade school and high school, graduating from White Pine High School in 1956.

On November 24, 1956 she married Carl F. Baker of Delta, Utah, at the United Methodist Church in Ely.  She and Carl were married for 50 years and together they raised four children.  In 1981 she and Carl moved to the Silver Creek Ranch in Baker, Nevada to work on the family ranch.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, her son, Kelley Guy Baker of Clam Gulch, Alaska and sister, Jennifer Wilber Luedtke of Reno.

She is survived by her brother Thomas “Tim” (Julie) McConnell of St. George, Utah and sister Mary Wahlberg of Battle Mountain, daughters Shawna Baker (Brian C. Amme) of Reno, Leasa (Kenneth Eugene) Hermansen of Elko and Erin Baker of Salem, Oregon, grandsons Cody (Maryah) Hermansen and Kyle Hermansen of Elko and great grandson Braxton Xavier Skog.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Sheridan was a talented home maker and gardener, and will always be remembered for her beautiful boxes of Christmas cookies and home grown raspberry jam.  She liked spending time with friends and family.  She enjoyed the outdoors; fishing with her grandsons, roasting hot dogs and beans on a camp fire or just going for a ride.  Sheridan enjoyed a variety of arts and crafts including embroidery and stained glass.  She also enjoyed Nevada history and was a collector of antiques.  Sheridan was an active member of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Ely, embracing her church family as her own.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to CACH (Committee Against Child Hunger) or to St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Memorial Garden.  Donations for either charity can be sent to P.O. Box 151585, Ely, NV  89315.

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