Benjamin “Benny” “Pops” Harris Doss Jr., 71, of Pahoa died June 7 at home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired baseball umpire, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and member of Orchid Isle Umpire Association. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Celebration of life at 10 a.m. Urn committal service with military funeral honors to follow at Alae Cemetery, Section I. Casual attire. Survived by siblings, Dave Doss, Desmond Doss, Linda Doss, Joann Willis and Patricia Petkosek; children, Barbara (Alan) Alvarez, Shirley Filoteo Roaque, Alvina Santos, Vicki Santos and Chential Santos; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Glenn Thomas Matthews, 74, of Pahoa died July 9 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Los Angeles, he was a musician and retired music teacher at Waiakeawaena Elementary School. Services in San Francisco at a later date. Survived by son, Thomas (Nicole) Matthews of Connecticut; daughter, Donna (Elijah McCluer) Matthews of Hilo; siblings, Donna Eccles, Susan Wright, Diana Wright and Christopher Wright of California; two grandsons; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Michael Allan Meers, 61, of Hilo died July 3. Born Danville, Ill., he was self-employed. Services at a later date. Survived by mother, Annie Meers; sons, William (Naomi) Meers and Isaac (Alicia) Paglinawan; daughters, Renee (Lafo) Otake, Victoria (Reyze) Meers and Gretchen Paglinawan; sister, Beverly A (Mike) Martinez; 10 grandchildren. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.