All Obituaries

Molly M. McCarty Younger, 86 of Salina, Kansas passed away on Monday May 4th, 2026 surrounded by family at Holiday Resort Nursing Home in Salina, Kansas.  Molly was born on March 5th, 1940, in Geary Co. Kansas. The daughter of George (Hap) and Hattie Adam. She grew up on a farm between Junction City and Chapman, Kansas. Molly attended Chapman schools where she graduated in 1958. On July 16th, 1958 she was united in marriage to Warren (Pete) McCarty. This union was blessed with two ...

Walter C. Pahls, 95, of Salina, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 16, 2026. Walt was born March 15, 1931, to Adolph Sr. and Margaret Pahls on their rural farm west of Tipton, Kansas. Walt enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and married Joan Eilert in June 1953 in Beloit, Kansas. The couple moved to Bryan Air Force Base in Texas, where they started their family. Walt attended Nebraska State Vocational School for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in Milford, Nebraska. He returned to ...

SALINA- Sara Lopez-Garcia, lovingly known to many as “Momma Sara” or “Nana,” passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born on December 28, 1951, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, and later made her home in Salina, Kansas. Sara was a strong and independent woman who faced life’s challenges with resilience and grace. She worked tirelessly to provide for her children, always putting her family before herself. Her greatest joy in life ...

Judith Lynn Weber (Judy Hughes), 85, of Salina, Kansas, passed away after a battle with cancer on April 29, 2026. A passionate chemical dependency counselor, Judy often said her greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. She was known for driving thousands of miles to attend her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and concerts and for keeping plenty of treats on hand for anyone who stopped by. Few things brought her more happiness than time spent with ...

Maureen “Sissy” Elizabeth Morrison passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026. She was born January 26,1943, in Hutchinson, KS to Jack and Nathalie Maloney. Her fortitude, character, work ethic and homemaking skills were honed growing up on the family farm in rural Hutchinson. As soon as she could see over the counter, she joined her mother in the kitchen cooking for the family and farm hands. At 9 years of age, she began driving an Army surplus Jeep to herd cattle. A few ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph August Steinborn Jr., 74, of Salina, Kansas, who found peace on May 9, 2026. Ralph was born in June 1951 in Abilene, Kansas, to Ralph August Steinborn Sr. and Frances Buxman. He graduated with the Class of 1970 from Lost Springs, Kansas. Shortly after graduation, Ralph enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1970, where he served as an Automatic Flight Control Systems Specialist with the 605th Military Airlift Support ...

Albert “Allie” Joseph Yarochowicz, 85, died May 13, 2026. He was born April 4, 1941, the son of John and Julia (Naboriny) Yarochowicz in New Milford, Connecticut. He married Sharon Ann Fletcher, on June 22, 1963, in New Milford, CT. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Yarochowicz; parents, John and Julia (Naboriny) Yarochowicz; brothers, Frank, John and sister in law Judy; and sister, Mary.       He is survived by his four sons, Jay ...

It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Lyle Lee Riffel, aged 83, on March 31, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Salina, Kansas, surrounded by the warmth and love of his devoted family. Born on October 21, 1942, in the quiet town of Hope, Kansas, Lyle was a beacon of light and laughter to all who knew him. He was the beloved son of Hannah Sader and Clayton Riffel and was lovingly raised by his father, Clayton, and mother, ...

Cecil Cooper Jr., 66, of Salina, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026.  He was born in Lincoln, Kansas to Cecil and Joyce Cooper.  More information to follow soon.      

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pauline C. Schriner of Culver, Kansas on May 04, 2026. Pauline was born in Geneseo, Kansas on April 10, 1932. She married Clarence E. Schriner on June 13, 1949. Their many years together, blessed them with four daughters, Seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and five great greatgrandchildren. Pauline was preceded in death by her daughter Donna LeeSchriner, age 11 (1964), husband Clarence E. Schriner (2022), grandson Brad ...