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...

A Pleasanton resident for many years, Larry passed away peacefully on Friday March 28 while under hospice care at San Ramon Regional Medical Center. Larry was born on October 6, 1933, in Milford, Iowa. He graduated from Hartley High School in Hartley Iowa in 1952. He attended the University of Colorado in Boulder and then joined the U.S. Army where he served from 1952-1954. He was stationed in E...

Jim Brittain, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 14, 1934, in Oakland, California, Jim lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Jim attended Castlemont High School in Oakland before fate brought him to Diane, the l...

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 ...

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...

Daniel (Dan) Angelo Chiolis, aged 90, passed away at his home on January 18, 2025 in Pleasanton, California. He was born on January 9, 1935 in Price, Utah to Angelo and Ida Chiolis. Daniel was the youngest of three children, with an older sister, Katherine, and the oldest, his brother Richard. At age seven, Dan moved with his family from Price to San Jose after his father’s death. He grew ...

Celebration of Life: Daniel (Dan) Angelo Chiolis January 9, 1935 – January 18, 2025 Daniel (Dan) Angelo Chiolis, aged 90, passed away at his home on January 18, 2025 in Pleasanton, California. He was born on January 9, 1935 in Price, Utah to Angelo and Ida Chiolis. Daniel was the youngest of three children, with an older sister, Katherine, and the oldest, his brother Richard. At age seven...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

Dorothea Ruth (nee Desens) Fournier, 94, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Palm Springs, CA. She was born April 4, 1930, in Oswego, NY to Carolyn Isabelle (nee Alton) and George Milton Desens. She grew up with 3 sisters and attended Oswego public schools, where she graduated early with a full scholarship to Northeastern University in Boston, MA In 1947, when she was 17, she was voted Miss Valenti...

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...