Death notices: May 6, 2026

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• GEORGE J. SECHLER JR., 77, Chehalis, died May 1 at his residence. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.

• SYLVIA L. HACKE, 87, Rochester, died May 1 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.

• HENRY P. KIRK III, 90, Centralia, died April 14 at Silver Acres II Centralia. A celebration of life will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Chehalis at 2 p.m. on May9. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.

• LARAYNE L. BIENSTADT, 88, Chehalis, died April 25 at Chehalis West Assisted Living. Services are not planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.

• TOMMIE H. ROPER, 87, Centralia, died April 27 at Three Rivers Care. Services are not planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.

• GLEN P. BLUMENTHAL, 80, Pe Ell, died April 28 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Services are not planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.

• MARK B. CHINTELLA, 76, Chehalis, died April 29 at his home. Services are not planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.

• HELEN P. HOPKINS, 86, Centralia, died April 30 at her home. Services are not planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary. 

• GEORGE E. COMISKY, 94, Chehalis, died April 30 at his home. Services are not planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.

• RICHARD G. FOX, 72, Centralia, died May 2 at his home. Services are not planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.