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...

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...

Ellen P. Pallen (née Poblete) passed away on March 8, 2025, in Pleasanton, California. She was born on May 1, 1944, and throughout her life, she remained steadfast in her Christian faith, finding guidance and strength in Jesus. Ellen was a devoted mother to her daughter, Anna Marie, and her son, Robert James. She cherished her role as a grandmother to Christian, Mathew, Alexis (Lexy), RJ, and ...

Richard Wendall "Dick" Karn, a distinguished civil engineer and devoted family man, passed away on March 2, 2025, in Fairfield, California, at the age of 97. Born on July 19, 1927, in Oakland, California, Dick grew up in the Bay Area and attended public schools in Oakland. A dedicated student, he graduated with honors in 1945 before pursuing higher education at the University of California, Ber...

Mildred M. Bethel Snider (age 95, born June 2, 1929) passed away on February 26, 2025. Mildred is survived by her four children Klayna, Tres, Melantha and Trina, 12 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Mildred was soft spoken, yet strong. She grew up in the Great Depression, working at an early age to support her family. Her favorite job was Attendance Office Secretary at Amador Valley HS....

Carrie Lea Neergaard Shaeffer of Pleasanton, CA went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, D. Lynn Shaeffer; by her sons Derek and Ian Shaeffer; by her four grandchildren: Isaac (24), Aidan (20), Kaitlyn (16) and Caleb (12); and by her sister Rowena Neergaard McMillin. Carrie was born in Caryville, TN, on November 16, 1940, to Richard and Iona N...

Michael R. Feaster passed away on February 15, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina at 76 years of age. Michael's life was marked by intellectual curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a deep commitment to his faith. He was born on March 10, 1948, in Winfield, Kansas to parents Doyle M. Feaster, WWII Veteran and Lucille Bruce Feaster. He attended Winfield high school where he married Marcia Lee Powel...

John James Garry, aged 82, passed away on Valentine's Day, 2025. Born on October 10, 1942, in San Francisco, CA, John lived a life full of happiness and kindness. Growing up as an only child in Burlingame, CA, John overcame a life-threatening heart condition and continued to thrive with the support of his family. John was blessed with two marriages. After the sudden death of his first wife, he ...

William “Bill” Ruge, a former member of the Pleasanton community for 35 years, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, at the age of 72. Bill was born on March 2, 1952, in New York, New York. He was a 1974 graduate of Manhattan College, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration. He later continued his education at Santa Clara University, obtaining a MBA. Throughout his succe...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Priscilla Edna Rich Snyder, on February 11, 2025, at the age of 86. The family invites friends and loved ones to celebrate her wonderful life on April 12, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Old St. Raymond Church, Dublin Pioneer Cemetery, Dublin, CA, followed by interment at the cemetery. Priscilla lived a rich and meaningful life, touchin...

Patricia “Pat” Albert, 88, passed away on Feb. 10, 2025 in Pleasanton, CA. Born Nov. 20, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, Pat was known for her kind & generous spirit, her unshakeable Catholic faith, and her devotion to friends & family. At 19 years old “Patsy” married her sweetheart James “Jim” Albert on June 30, 1956 after his military service in Japan during the Korean War. They wer...

From his sister, Aileen Morse: It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Charles A. Sedlak. Charles was a friend to many, and the deep friendships he developed through the years stayed with him till the very end of his life. He lived to play the guitar and promote the art to others who wished to study. He loved to laugh, share a drink, tell stories, and his jokes. Char...

With heavy hearts, the Radecke family mourns the loss of John William Radecke. John was born on May 10, 1963, in Alameda, CA and passed away on February 5, 2025 in Calistoga, CA. He was 61 years old. John was born to Brian and Gladys Radecke. He graduated from Moreau Catholic High School in 1981. John worked at UPS, Airborne Express, and as a Broker. He was a passionate and talented music...

The world has lost another good man. Sterling Edward McLane, a 43-year resident of Pleasanton, California, passed away peacefully at age 81, after a long and valiant fight against colon cancer and short hospital stay. His wife of 59 years and other family members were with him in his final days. To the end, Sterling retained his good nature, sense of humor, pragmatism, and stoicism. Sterling was...