On the morning of Aug. 1, 2022, Jonathan (Jon) Walker Tripp of Carbondale/Paonia died at the age of 76. Jon was born to John Tripp and Irene Walker Tripp. Jon loved the outdoors, hiking, camping and cross-country skiing. He was an avid photographer, mostly of nature and historical sites in Colorado. He also loved gardening […]
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Obituary: (Joel) Brian Sparks, March 30, 1963 – June 24, 2022
Brian Sparks passed away in his home in Elsmere, Delaware. Brian was born in Denver and attended Roaring Fork High School. Brian then completed studies at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs and the University of Nebraska. After a few positions in information technology, Brian moved to Elsmere as a US Airways flight attendant based […]
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Dave Boyle – October 25, 1941 – June 16, 2022
David Warren Boyle, 80, of Carbondale, passed away on June 16, after a 15-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Ithaca, New York on October 25, 1941, to Frank Boyle and Elnora Knapp Boyle. David was a much loved big brother to his younger siblings. He was passionate about sports and the outdoors from the […]
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Obituary: Alfred John Nemoff
1925 – April 25, 2022 At the age of 96, Alfred John Nemoff passed away on April 25. Al is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Shelley Burke, four children and four stepchildren and their larger families. Al was able to be at home and to say goodbye to his loved ones before […]
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Obituary: John Tripp
July 18, 1919 – June 3, 2022 Longtime Carbondale resident John Tripp passed on to a new place filled with old friends and loved ones on June 3 at the age of 102. John was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on July 28, 1919, where he lived until World War II brought about changes for many, […]
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Obituary: Lee Ann Smyth King Eustis
April 26, 1935 – May 27, 2022 Lee Ann lived a full life and passed away peacefully at the age of 87 with her two children, Leslie Eustis Hallowell and Evan Eustis, by her side. She was in her home, a few yards away from the Crystal River, underneath the majestic force of Mount Sopris, […]
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Obituary: Galen Christopher Bittel
November 20, 1980 – December 17, 2021 Galen, age 41, passed away at his home in Glenwood Springs with his mother at his side and his sister Candy on Facetime. He fought valiantly against the pain of tongue and mouth cancer. The pain is now gone and he is at peace. Galen was born at […]
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Richard Scott McKinley: March 29, 1955 – April 7, 2022
Richard (Dick) Scott McKinley passed away at the age of 67 following a courageous, year-long battle with brain cancer. Dick affected countless people with his never-ending optimism and his love for life. He greeted each day with a contagious smile and often reflected, “It’s been a great day!” His lifelong relationships with so many people […]
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Steven D. Stouffer: October 13, 1949 – April 26, 2022
Uncle Junie and Auntie Ann had five children… Lynn, Butch, Steve, Janie and Danny. Steve Stouffer was right in the middle of that lively bunch. He also had about 40 cousins or so, who got together from time to time for Granny Stouffer’s birthday at the old House on Cliff Drive. Growing up in Fort […]
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Robert Francis Leonard: September 3, 1930 – March 28, 2022
Robert (Bob) Francis Leonard Esq. passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022, with his family present. He was born on a farm outside of Crocker, Missouri, to Harry Allen Leonard and Mable Mae Barr on Sept. 3, 1930. The youngest of 11, Bob lost his mother at the age of two, and was raised by […]