Wake Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

01/29/2026

David Gale Stenberg, 40, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1985 in Sioux City, Iowa to Gale Edwin Stenberg and Karen Sue (McShea) Stenberg.

David was preceded in death by his father, Gale, and is survived by his mother, Karen, his sister...

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01/20/2026

James W. Lillie, Jr., known to family and friends as Jay, passed away January 17, 2026, leaving a legacy defined by intellect, curiosity, and an unquenchable sense of adventure. A devoted husband and father, a prize-winning essayist, and an accomplished international lawyer, Jay lived a life that...

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01/19/2026

Patricia McGregor Steinmetz, 77, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Cary, North Carolina, at the Transitions Hospice facility, with her husband by her side.

Born on January 26, 1948, Patricia earned a BA from LeMoyne College in Syracuse and later completed a Master of Education at Florida...

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01/16/2026

Jean Louise Fuccella was the kind of woman who made life feel fuller simply by being part of it. She carried herself with quiet confidence, deep faith, and an unmistakable sense of adventure that invited others to come along for the ride. Above all, she was devoted—to her family, her community,...

01/15/2026

Mary Lillian Brown, 87, of New Hill, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026 at WakeMed Cary Hospital. She was born on December 24, 1938, in New Hill, North Carolina, to Ullious and Annie (Lawrence) Holland.

Mary was a devoted member of Olive Chapel Baptist Church in Apex,...

01/14/2026

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01/12/2026

Helen Ross Staley, aged 104, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 23, 1921, to Ralph and Dorothy Ross in Caldwell, NJ, Helen lived a remarkable life filled with love, adventure, and dedication.

Helen was predeceased by her husband of 67...

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01/12/2026

Our beloved husband and father, Joe Styres, 69, of Pittsboro, NC, passed away on January 2, 2026. Born on February 12, 1956 in Sylacauga, Alabama, he was a devoted husband to Karen, a loving father to Caitlin, Jarod, and Alicia, and a caring grandfather to his five grandsons.

Joe was a force of...

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01/10/2026

Chapel Hill, NC - Beverly Ann Vasko (Nanosky) passed away on Saturday, January 10. She was a determined and energetic force; a faith-filled woman who cared for others and provided many services in her community. Beverly joins her husband of 60 years, Philip, as they dance above us on the clouds....

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01/10/2026

Lynn Elise Jackson of Great Falls, Virginia passed away peacefully on December 31 as a result of an infection, at age 83.
Born on May 28, 1942, Lynn grew up in Herndon, Virginia. She was a self-described “tomboy” growing up, and loved spending time with her friends and her pets. Lynn graduated in...

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01/08/2026

Milton Henry Rogers Jr, 81, of Cary, North Carolina, passed away January 7th, 2026 at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC. He was born on October 16th, 1944 in Harnett County, NC to Milton and Bertha (Smith) Rogers.

Milton is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rita. He is also survived by his son Clint...

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01/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfredo Moriel, who departed
this life peacefully surrounded by family on December 28, 2025, at the age of 90.
Alfredo was born in Arequipa, Peru to Humberto and Teodora Moriel. He moved to
Lima, the capital of Peru where he met his...

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