Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for families Sonoma and Marin Counties
Thomas Ryder Gerstmann
Sep 18, 2014
THOMAS RYDER GERSTMANN, 62, died on September 18, 2014 in San Rafael, CA following a lengthy bout with illness. Tom, the son of Frank and Irene Gerstmann, was born in San Francisco on May 2, 1952. He grew up in Marin and graduated from Sir Francis Drake High School. Tom is survived by his wife Diane, son Jeff, sister Ingrid,...
William L. Spaletta
Sep 16, 2014
WILLIAM L. SPALETTA passed away peacefully on September 16, 2014 at home in Petaluma at the age of 92. Devoted husband of the late Theresa Spaletta. Cherished father of Donna San Filippo of Petaluma. Adored father-in-law of the late Jack San Filippo. Beloved brother of Marie Stefenoni, George Spaletta, Ilene Rodgers, Nadine Spaletta all of Petaluma; Josephine Straub of Willits;...
Henry "Hank" Bravo
Sep 16, 2014
Passed peacefully September 16, 2014 in Sacramento CA. Henry was born Oct 14,1924, he almost made it to his 90th birthday. Born in Petaluma, California to pioneer chicken ranchers Peter Bravo and Oliva Bravo who were both born in Switzerland. Henry went to schools in Petaluma and graduated from Petaluma High School. Henry served in the Army during World War...
Helen M. Anderson
Sep 14, 2014
HELEN M. ANDERSON died peacefully Sept. 14, 2014 at the age of 102 at Spring Lake Village, Santa Rosa. Helen was born June 14, 1912 in Spokane, WA and was raised in Portland, OR. She is preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Gordon Smith and Clifford Anderson, and by her niece Joan Wynn. She leaves nieces Barbara Bush of...
Kenneth W. Gessler
Sep 13, 2014
Passed away peacefully at home, September 13, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Husband of Sigrun Ebertus Gessler. Brother of Roberta Gessler, Cindy (Gabe) Farkas, Terry (James) Hart, Timothy (Barbara) Gessler, and Brian (Cheryl) Homerosky. Father of Michele (Tom) Kennell, Christi Merrill Sitchler and John (Lu) Merrill. Grandfather of Kyle and Zach Sitchler, Cortney...
Franz Harald Stahl
Sep 11, 2014
On September 11, Franz Stahl died peacefully in his home with his loving wife Mary Frances by his side. Franz came from a war torn country and was able to realize the American Dream. Born in Hamburg, Germany he was one of the fortunate who survived World War II in the worst of conditions. The gift of sponsorship to America...
Marie Ann Mezzanotti
Sep 9, 2014
MARIE ANN (B0TICA) MEZZANOTTI passed away quietly in her sleep with her husband Frank by her side on September 9th. She was born in San Francisco on October 5, 1940 to Helen Ann (Pino) Botica and Matt Botica. She married young and had two beautiful daughters. She remarried in 1975 to Frank Mezzanotti and began a new chapter. In between...
Genevieve Marie Chaney
Sep 8, 2014
Passed away peacefully at her Petaluma residence on September 8, 2014. Devoted wife of 66 years to the late Ramey Chaney of Petaluma. Loving mother of Diane Weis (Steven), of Petaluma, and Bob Chaney (Pat), of Paso Robles, CA. Loving grandmother of Adam Weis (Clara) of Petaluma, Eric Weis (Ramey) of Walnut Creek, Jennifer Correa (Allan) of Paso Robles, and...
Barbara Gail Carpenter
Sep 6, 2014
Barbara Gail Carpenter went to be with the Lord on Saturday 9/06/2014. With family present, she died in her home in Windsor CA , at the age of 78, after a two and a half year battle with breast cancer. Barbara was born to Edgar and Mabel Owen (predeceased) on 3/15/1936 in Los Angeles, CA. Her parents and sister (Gloria...
Doris Mary Gambonini
Sep 6, 2014
DORIS M. GAMBONINI passed away on September 6, 2014 in Petaluma. Devoted wife of the late Alvin Gambonini. Cherished mother of Robert Gambonini (Theresa) of Petaluma, Doreen Amaral (John) of Sonoma and Alvina Balistreri (John) of Petaluma. Beloved grandmother of Daniel and Michelle Gambonini; Alina and Suzanne Amaral; Marina and Vincente Balistreri. Adored sister of James Capella, Andrew Capella, and...
Bruno Dante Lombardi
Sep 3, 2014
Bruno Dante Lombardi was born on June 9th, 1925 to Paolo and Fiorina Lombardi in South San Francisco. He graduated from South City High School in 1943 where he was an all-league football player. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was a tail gunner in the 91st bomb group. He was stationed at Air Force 121 in Bassingbourn...
Kevin J. O'Hare
Sep 1, 2014
Kevin James O'Hare, 57, of Petaluma, CA, died on September 1, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Originally from Long Island, New York, he came to the West Coast in 1991. Kevin is survived by his sisters, Vickie Scarano, Eileen Flanagan, 3 brothers, Timothy O'Hare, Thomas O'Hare and Dennis O'Hare. His best friend Trudy Wolle and faithful dog Shiner...
Irene Lou De Martin
Aug 29, 2014
Irene De Martin passed away on August 29, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Ray and Edna Ronsheimer. Devoted wife of William "Bill" De Martin. Cherished mother of Jim De Martin, Matthew De Martin (Linda) and the late Michael De Martin. Adoring grandmother of Nicholas, Hayley, and Justin De Martin. Loving sister of the late Raymond Ronsheimer. Caring sister-in-law of...
Roderick W. "Rod" Sutliff
Aug 28, 2014
Passed away suddenly, August 28, 2014, beloved husband for 60 years of Kathleen Sutliff of Petaluma. Loving father of Thomas (Shirley) Sutliff of Santa Rosa, Michael (Linda) Sutliff of Rohnert Park, Patricia (James) McCarten of Brookings, OR, Paul (Kathy) Sutliff of Petaluma, Mark (Corrine) Sutliff of Windsor, James (Cindy) Sutliff of Rohnert Park and Kathleen (Russell) Colsen of Rohnert Park....
Gary Ray Porter
Aug 25, 2014
Our beloved GARY RAY PORTER passed away at home in the loving arms of his family on August 25, 2014 after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Nancy, son Zac (daughter-in-law, Mandy), daughter Laura, and his grandson Lucas Ray. He also leaves behind his parents, Pat and Ray, sister Cindy and brother...
Cormac Slater O'Toole
Aug 24, 2014
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cormac Slater O'Toole, who died August 24 at 11:40 am, after a four month battle with a rare form of central nervous system melanoma. Although we are terribly saddened, we have been blessed with Cormac's love, presence, and influence on our lives during his 12 years with us. Cormac...
Frances G. Edwards
Aug 17, 2014
Passed away, Sunday, August 17, 2014 at home in Petaluma. Beloved wife of the late John A. Edwards. Loving mother of Charles Edwards and step mother of Deborah Edwards, John Edwards and Grace Fiandaca. Dear grandmother of Jason Edwards, Jennifer Edwards, Julie Perkinson (Chase), Ashley Ripley (Micah) and Aaron Harriss. Preceded in death by her siblings, Donald Gustafson and Paul...
Nova Lavon Brown
Aug 16, 2014
Nova Brown, aged 94, passed peacefully at her home on August 16, 2014. She loved arts and crafts, especially embroidery. She loved being the oldest person at family reunions. Nova loved her community. She volunteered for 15 years at Senior Gleaner in Sacramento and volunteered 13 years at Saks Hospice of Petaluma Thrift Store. She was predeceased by her husband...
Bette Barlas Kiser
Aug 10, 2014
BETTE BARLAS KISER died on August 10, 2014 in Santa Rosa. She was 94 years old. She was born in Petaluma on September 11, 1919. She is survived by her husband of almost forty years, Michael Kiser, of Healdsburg. Bette was predeceased by her beloved son, Billy, who died eleven years ago. Bette was the last member of her immediate...
Henry Martin Metz
Aug 10, 2014
It is with saddened hearts we share the passing of Henry Martin Metz, 85, of Santa Rosa, California, who passed away peacefully on August 10, 2014 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Henry was born in Dickinson, North Dakota to Caroline and Joseph Martin Metz on April 19, 1929. He was a graduate of Santa Rosa High Schools...
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