Mount Union Stories: Joseph H. Benton (1839-1913)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Joseph H. Benton, a 74-year-old man who appeared to have lived in Oregon only the last few years of his life.
Obituary: Ralph Sterba (1937-2026)
Ralph Darrel Sterba, of Tualatin, March 27, 1937 – Aug. 9, 2026. Born to Charles and Irene (Smock) Sterba in Topeka, Kansas. The family moved to Oregon when Ralph was 7 or 8 years old…
Mount Union Stories: John W. Lenger (1845-1914)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about John W. Lenger, who was born in Germany and died at his Corvallis home in the summer of 1914.
Obituary: Lois Phelps (1937-2026)
Lois May Phelps, 88, of Philomath died July 21. A memorial service is set for Dec. 12 at Bellfountain Church.
Obituary: Rocky Alan Sloan (1968-2026)
Rocky Alan Sloan, longtime Philomath electrician and former mayor and city councilor, passed away Aug. 8 at age 58. Celebration of Life set for Sept. 20.
Mount Union Stories: Leah M. Crail (1845-1915)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Leah Crail, a well-known Philomath woman who died in 1915 from heart failure.
Obituary: Norman Delbert Oleman (1931-2026)
Norman Delbert Oleman, born February 18, 1931, in Kings Valley, Oregon, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, at Evergreen Hospice House in Albany, Oregon, surrounded by family. He was 95 years old. Norman was the youngest of four children…
Mount Union Stories: Elizabeth Jane Wood (1850-1916)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Elizabeth Jane Wood, who lived in Benton County most of her life after arriving with her family as a child in the 1850s. In her obituary, she was called a distant relative…
Death Notice: Jennifer Adele Sorah (1970-2026)
Jennifer A. Sorah, 56, of Philomath, died July 19, 2026. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the McHenry Funeral Home’s Tribute Wall.
Death Notice: Norman Delbert Oleman (1931-2026)
Norman D. Oleman, 95, of Philomath, died July 24, 2026. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the McHenry Funeral Home’s Tribute Wall.
Death Notice: Gabrielle D. Mahoney (1979-2026)
Gabrielle D. Mahoney, 46, of Philomath, died July 16, 2026. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the McHenry Funeral Home’s Tribute Wall.
Mount Union Stories: Justina Newton (1838-1917)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Justina Newton, who was among the pioneers of that family who lived in the Philomath vicinity. The wife of Norris P. Newton, she was the mother of nine children.
Mount Union Stories: Elizabeth Scarborough Buoy (1845-1918)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Elizabeth Scarborough Buoy, a 25-year resident of Philomath who died at age 72 in 1918.
Obituary: Linda Pearl Gisel (1947-2026)
Linda Pearl Gisel, a former schoolteacher and social services worker known for her dedication to helping people and animals, died July 14, 2026.
Obituary: Ian Robert Tully (1998-2026)
Ian Robert Tully was born in Corvallis, Oregon, to Connie M. Ash and Charles D. Tully. During his short time on earth, he was thrown many curve balls, yet he continued on, enjoying life and bringing laughter to those around…
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