Martha Joan Maslana passed away Monday April 28 after a short and churlish scuffle with cancer. Blessed with the Irish gift of the gab, she told a great story and always got a laugh. Marty (“Mart” to her inner circle) was born in Syracuse, New York, the eldest of four daughters, to Mildred and Joseph Mathews. She spent her childhood having her hair braided so tight she lost all feeling i...

Eleanor “Ellie” Ruth Jacobson — cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend — passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at the age of 90. Her beloved husband of 69 years, Roy Jacobson, and her adoring cat, Baby, were by her side. Eleanor was born on September 11, 1934, at Boston Lying-Inn Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, to Mattias Algot Sundberg and Ruth (Nystr...

In Loving Memory of Margaret “Peggy” Despotakis With deep sadness, we share the passing of Margaret “Peggy” Despotakis on April 21, 2025. Peggy was born Margaret Rosemary Alexander on January 13, 1936, in San Francisco, California. She is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 69 years, John, along with their six children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. ...

Dorothy was born and raised in Livermore. She worked for the Livermore School District for 25 years before retiring. She was the best wife, Mom, grandma and great grandma. She leaves behind her 3 sons Charles, Daniel, and Andrew. 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren....

Hall of Fame Drag racer Rich Guasco of Pleasanton, California passed away peacefully with his family by his side Monday April 14th. He was 88. Few racers brought more national attention to Northern California than Guasco. In a rodding and racing career that spanned seven decades, Guasco found his passion for fast cars as a post war teenager growing up in the family salvage yard in Tri-Valley re...

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved Sue Ann Janas—a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, treasured aunt, and adoring grandmother—who peacefully departed this life on April 13, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most. Sue was a gentle soul with a fierce devotion to her family, her friends, and the natural world. Whether hiking through the wo...

Long-time Pleasanton resident Rosalyn Gamble, a woman dedicated to volunteering in her community and a committed Christian, went home to be with the Lord and in the arms of her husband on Apr. 10, 2025. She was 86. Roz was known for her giving nature and concern for family, friends and strangers alike. She was a member of GraceWay Church (formerly Pleasanton Presbyterian) for more than 50 years a...

Arlene Anne Bush, aged 89, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025 in Carson City, Nevada. She was born in Schenectady, New York, to Anna and Joseph Weiss on February 19, 1936. She was raised in upstate New York until her father took a transfer to Santa Clara, California during her senior year in high school. She graduated from Lincoln High School in San Jose and met her future husband, Robert ...

Edward Patrick Shannon Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Pleasanton, California, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jamestown, California, Edward lived a life defined by devotion—to his family, to his country, and to the simple joys that brought him happiness. He served honorably in the Air Force Reserve, reflecting a steadfast sense of duty and patriotism that remai...

Patsy DePiero, long time resident of Pleasanton, CA passed away March 29, 2025 at the age of 97. Patsy was born September 1927 in Bakersfield, CA to Hugh and Gussie Spears. Her early years were spent living on the California Grapevine helping to run the Grapevine hotel, store and gas station. After graduation from Bakersfield Union High School Patsy married Lyle Kerr, they had two children. Sh...

Varsha Patel Clare, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 28, 2025, in Pleasanton, California surrounded by her loving family. Varsha was diagnosed with leukemia in April of 2024 and battled the disease courageously until the end. Varsha was born and raised in Northern India and, throughout her schooling, she excelled in math and science. Encouraged by her parents to further foster t...

Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan, 39, of Sacramento, California, passed away on March 25, 2025, from complications during heart transplant surgery. Sarah was born on January 24, 1986, in Boston, Massachusetts, with a rare and usually fatal heart condition. She was a fighter, surviving three open-heart surgeries before her sixth birthday. She was a curious and active learner who graduated summa cum laud...

Martha “Marty” Siebert died peacefully in Pleasanton on March 18 at the age of 81. Born in Kansas, Marty was a Pleasanton resident for 42 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Del, in 2010. Marty worked as a dental receptionist in Livermore for almost 30 years. Her warm smile and welcoming disposition led so many to love her. She is survived by her daughter Carrie (Ja...

Holly Yvonne Glass-Chesley 73, of Pleasanton, CA passed away March 18, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born on February 14, 1952, Holly was the first of six children born to Donald and Yvonne Glass. From a young age, Holly’s parents recognized that she had a gifted ear for music and a beautiful singing voice to match. As a songwriter, she wrote songs of family and experiences...

Mulki Mukund Kamath, a natural storyteller with a joke for every occasion, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025 in San Ramon, CA. He was 83 years old. Mukund was born to Ramanath Kamath and Uma Bai in the town of Mulki, Karnataka, India, the third of six children. After high school, Mukund attended St. Aloysius College, Mangalore and UVCE, Bangalore, where he studied electrical engineering...

Norma Lemoine passed away peacefully at 1:40AM Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with her husband Chuck, son Sean, and daughter in law Katie by her side. Norma was 77 years of age. She was born in a small village outside of Kiel, Germany in 1948. Norma and her family immigrated to Canada at the age of three. Her father was a gold miner and settled in the Bralorne Mine Community, 250 miles northeas...

Gloria Jean Fredette (née Ruggieri), respected community leader and successful businesswoman who treasured her family and friends, passed peacefully on her birthday, March 9, 2025. She was born in New York City in 1949 to Jean (née Caniglia) and Angelo Ruggieri. Gloria attended Irvington High School, where she made lifelong friends who remember her sparkling personality and sense of humor and...

Luisa Orozco passed peacefully on March 9, 2025. She was born in Pearsall, TX to Luis and Theresa Campa and moved with her family when she was 8 yrs old to Union City, CA. She met her husband Raul in the 4th grade at Decoto School in Union City and got engaged at her Senior Ball at Washington High School in Fremont. Her close friends to this day were from her grammar school and high schoo...