George W. Phillips III died peacefully and unexpectedly in his Castro Valley home on November 18, 2025. He was 75. George and Read are owners of the Beets Hospitality Group, which was founded by Read in 1986, and of which their son, George, is now CEO. The business operates Casa Real and The Palm Event Center on Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton. George worked with developer Mike Callahan to build t...

Richard Puppione, who spent 30 years (1977-2007) as a teacher and administrator in the Pleasanton Unified School District, passed away peacefully in Castro Valley on December 26, 2025, with his wife Cindy and children Chris, Jenny, and Bobby at his side. A generous, optimistic, and fun-loving person, Rich believed that “Family Comes First,” and he expanded his definition of family to includ...

Michael A. Revelli, lovingly known as Mike, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 30, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1949, in Oakland, California, to Charles Edward Revelli and Shirley Addie (Archambault) Revelli. Mike grew up in the Oakland hills and graduated from Skyline High School in 1967. He went on to pursue his passion for science, studying Physical Chemistry at the Univer...

I found the feather of a Hawk and walked with it. I felt its edge cut into the wind, lifting and falling with each twist I gave. I felt its weight become weightless when the pitch was just right and the air flowed smoothly. For an hour, I played and became the bird sensing each change of now, responding to each new movement feeling the pleasure of feathers. Now I watch the hawk circling, swooping ...

Harvey Scatena Jr. passed away November 9, 2025 in Livermore California, he was 84. Harvey was born in Alameda, CA to Harvey and Lois Scatena, the first of three children. He lived in Oakland until he was 6 when the family moved to Castro Valley. At the age of 12 he began working weekends and summers for his father who had started Harvey Electric, an electrical contracting business. Harvey attende...

Audrey M. Sears passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (84) at home with her family and hospice care close by. Audrey was born in Berkeley to William T. Marsh and Alice D'Arcy Marsh. They lived in Walnut Creek in her early years and moved to Danville while attending San Ramon Valley High School. The family moved to Pleasanton in 1958 after losing their home in Danville because the state of ...

Matthew will be missed by his Family and friends. He graduated from Foothill High School in 2007. He is survived by his Father William, Mother Anita, Oma Maryann, Grampa Alfred, Uncles Rob and Edward, Aunt Gilda and cousins Abigail, Mario, Eddy, and Paul. If interested in attending services please contact William Shaffer MJSmemorial88@gmail.com...

Raju Singh passed away on November 10th at home, surrounded by his family. Raju was born in Jaipur, India, on July 25, 1963, to Daljeet Singh and Joginder Kaur. They moved to San Francisco in 1967, where he lived for 40 years before moving to Pleasanton. Growing up, Raju was always involved with sports. He played baseball, tennis, and basketball, and ran cross country. He was an avid and lifel...

Mitchell Hebb Smith Jr., devoted husband and father, successful businessman, and avid outdoorsman passed away December 8th at the age of 89. Born on June 27, 1936, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Mitchell and Emily Pauline Smith, Mitch spent the early part of his childhood in upstate New York and then moved with his family to Camden, South Carolina, where he completed high school and college. After co...

With profound love we share the passing of our father, Cornelius “Neil” Daniel Sweeney, native of San Francisco. Born October 29, 1926 to John and Margaret Sweeney, Neil is survived by his wife of 74 years, Beverly; 8 children Joseph (Theresa), Patrick (Michele), Anne (David), Matthew (Patricia), Elizabeth (Hugh), Timothy (Debbie), Frances (Jennifer), and Neil Daniel, Jr.  (Jennifer); 21 gr...

Susan Kohler Williams — beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, wife, musician, educator, and friend — died peacefully on February 12, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by family and friends. Known to many as Susan, Suzie, or simply Sue, she lived a life defined by curiosity, music, service, and deep devotion to the people she loved. Susan is survived by her husband of 55 years, Peter Willi...

Alva Deborah “Debbie” Yamin passed away peacefully at her home in Pleasanton on the morning of Saturday, January 31, 2026. Born in Southern California to Jim and Earlene Taylor, Debbie was raised in a loving and close-knit family. She cherished her parents, grandparents, extended family, and lifelong friends. From an early age, she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of family ...

Teresa Marlene Yost, a beloved mother, entrepreneur, and Folsom community fixture, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at the age of 68. After a long illness, she died surrounded by the family who was the center of her world. Born in Oakland, California, on December 20, 1957, to Manuel Peter Del Arroz and Marlene Bebe Vogt, Teresa’s journey took her through the heart of Northern Califo...

Lee Arthur Zachariades, lovingly known as “Zack,” passed peacefully at his home on January 13, 2026, with his loyal dog, Bailee, by his side. Zack is survived by his daughters, Allie and Katie; their partner and husband, Brandon and Collin; and his cherished granddaughters, Charlotte Grace and Harlan, who brought him immense pride and joy. Born in Castro Valley, California on June 4,1949...