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Francis  Charles Mansell,  Jr.

Francis Charles Mansell, Jr.

Mar 29, 2017

Francis Charles Mansell Jr. passed away peacefully at home in Santa Rosa, CA on March 29, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 9, 1929, the second of eight children born to the late Francis and Elizabeth Mansell. Frank graduated from Mepham High School in Wantagh, NY in 1946. He attended Yale University where as an athlete he...

Lydia  Rose (Pedroni)  Hansen

Lydia Rose (Pedroni) Hansen

Mar 28, 2017

Preceded in death by her loving parents, Serefino and Giovanina Pedroni and her beloved son, David Jeffrey Hansen.  Lydia is survived by her loving husband Jack, her sister Olympia Maffia, her son Gary (Teri) Hansen, daughter Julie (John) Piott, grandson Scott (Ann) Hansen, granddaughter’s Kelly Hansen, Janell and Jessica Piott, great granddaughter Rose Hansen. Lydia graduated from St Vincent...

Judith  Anne Fomasi

Judith Anne Fomasi

Mar 26, 2017

Passed away at home in Petaluma, CA, March 26, 2017, beloved wife of 45 years to Isadore B. Fomasi Jr.  Mother of Neal and the late Tommy.  Sister of Diana Kiss and preceded in death by five siblings, aunt to many nieces and nephews.

A native of San Francisco, CA.  Age 71 years.  Judi, a 35 year...

Enrique Olmos

Enrique Olmos

Mar 24, 2017

Enrique R. Olmos, 74, resident of Sebastopol, died March 24, 2017. Enrique was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and lived with his wife of 44 years, Margarite Fernandez Olmos, in New York before moving to Sonoma County in 2014. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Gabriela.

Richard  Ambrose Camozzi

Richard Ambrose Camozzi

Mar 21, 2017

A third-generation dairyman passed away March 21, 2017 after declining health. RICHARD AMBROSE CAMOZZI was born March 15, 1925 in Petaluma to Andrew and Edith (D’Ambrogi) Camozzi, a Swiss Italian family.

He was the eldest of four brothers to Eugene, Robert, and the late Andrew Camozzi, Jr.  Richard was married for 60 years to his late wife...

Grace  May Horton

Grace May Horton

Mar 20, 2017

Grace May Horton aka "Gracie, Mama Grace" 89, of Petaluma, CA went away peacefully to be with the angels on Monday March 20, 2017(1st day of spring). Grace was born in Vermont and was the youngest of 5 siblings. She married the love of her life James R. Horton November of 1947 in Washington D.C and shortly moved to California....

Eileen  Kneeshaw Sibbald

Eileen Kneeshaw Sibbald

Mar 20, 2017

On March 20, 2017, EILEEN KNEESHAW SIBBALD, matriarch of her family, passed away at 96 at Spring Lake Village in Santa Rosa. Born in San Diego on February 8, 1921, her independent spirit and outspoken honesty emerged early in her childhood. When her mother enrolled her in kindergarten too early, it was Eileen who persisted in convincing the administrators that...

Elvera  Marie Offutt

Elvera Marie Offutt

Mar 18, 2017

Elvera Marie Offutt was born on July 15, 1922 in Santa Barbara, CA to Angelo and Erminia Maman. She passed away peacefully on March 18, 2017 with her family at her side.  She married Charles Russell Offutt during World War II.  Charles preceded her in death in 1998.  Her sister Angelina Alverez and brother Albino Bazzi also preceded her...

Rose  Marie Katen

Rose Marie Katen

Mar 18, 2017

Rose Marie Katen passed away on March 18, 2017 in Petaluma, CA at the age of 77. Devoted wife of 57 years to George Katen. Cherished mother of Scott Katen (Cheri), Diane Rowley (Cliff), and Debbie Mendes (Jeff). Beloved grandmother of Dale and Jay Katen; Garret and Clarissa Rowley; and Deanna and Jessica Mendes.  Loving sister of Don and Suzi...

Alvina Anna Munsch Boschee

Alvina Anna Munsch Boschee

Mar 17, 2017

Alvina Munsch Boschee, a resident of Petaluma for 75 years, passed away on March 17, 2017. Alvina Muller was born near Napoleon, North Dakota on January 17, 1918, the eldest child of Henry and Emelia (Gall) Mueller. She was raised and educated in the Burnstad and Wishek, North Dakota area. She taught in a one room school for 5...

Mary  Katherine Peters

Mary Katherine Peters

Mar 15, 2017

Mary Katherine (Dillon) Peters (75) of Rohnert Park, CA. previously of Lakeland, FL and Centreville, MI. passed away on March 15, 2017. Mary is survived by her children: Son Thomas Peters (Wife Susan) of Tampa, FL., Son Craig Peters (Wife Tamara) of Oscoda, MI., Daughter Kristina Bonnett (Husband Michael) of Petaluma, CA., and Son Steve Peters (Wife Marci) of...

David  Carlton Harmeson

David Carlton Harmeson

Mar 14, 2017

DAVID CARLTON HARMESON, 89, passed peacefully on March 14, 2017 after a short illness. Dave was born in Healdsburg on May 13, 1927 to True and Prudence Harmeson on their family prune ranch on Westside Road. Dave was predeceased by his two brothers and parents before he was 16, and was raised by his relatives Richard and Elizabeth Young. Dave,...

Michael  Mursell Savage

Michael Mursell Savage

Mar 9, 2017

MICHAEL MURSELL SAVAGE

Born September 20, 1927 in Bonchurch on the Isle of Wight, England

Died March 9, 2017 in Petaluma, California

Michael immigrated with his family to New York City in 1930. He married his first wife, Martha Jane Quimby, in 1950 in Sharon, MA and moved several times during their early...

Stephanie  Linda Buettner

Stephanie Linda Buettner

Mar 6, 2017

Entered into rest in Santa Rosa, CA, on March 6, 2017. Dearly beloved forty-eight year wife of Vincent B. Buettner. Loving mother of Christopher G. (Anita) Buettner of Redwood City, CA, Heather L. (Todd) Luikart of San Bruno, CA, Samantha R. (Louis) Aronica of Buffalo, NY and LisaAnn M. (Gary) Wolfskill also of San Bruno, CA. Adored grandmother of Kara,...

Clarence E. "Bud" Tobin

Clarence E. "Bud" Tobin

Feb 28, 2017

Passed away in Red Bluff, CA, Feb. 28, 2017 at the age of 96.  Beloved husband of the late Eleanor T. Tobin. Loving father of Ron Tobin (Cathy) of Flournoy, CA and Steve Tobin (Patti) of Petaluma. Dear grandfather of Jodi Tobin and step grandfather of Tracy Bjornestad. Beloved brother of Shirley Butti of Petaluma, Lillian Cash of Carson...

Robert  Joseph Brady

Robert Joseph Brady

Feb 27, 2017

Died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends on February 27, 2017. Devoted husband of Katherine, father of Kevin (Janeen) and the late Steven. Proud grandfather of Hugh, Will and Owen Brady. Brother of JoAnne Lacues, Denise Brady and Michael Brady. Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.  Retired member of the San Francisco Fire Department....

Wanetta  Burnside Walters

Wanetta Burnside Walters

Feb 27, 2017

Passed away in Sebastopol, CA, February 27, 2017, mother of the late Sharon Wieser, Karen Burnside and Ray Burnside. Dear grandmother of Candie Regen, Jennifer Jackson, Shannon McMullen, Mike Burnside, Raymond Burnside and Jaime Burnside. Sister of Martha Waite and aunt of Steven Waite and Donna Pritchard. Also survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  A native of...

Ann Madeline Matteri Broxmeyer

Ann Madeline Matteri Broxmeyer

Feb 24, 2017

On February 24th 2017, a truly unique woman who touched many lives was called to heaven. Ann Madeline Matteri Broxmeyer was one hundred years young, and left a legacy of fond memories from a life well lived. Born in Bodega Bay on June 7th, 1916, she was the second child born to Italian immigrants, Maria and Giovanni Matteri. Shortly...

Noel  Harding Merrihew

Noel Harding Merrihew

Feb 19, 2017

NOEL HARDING MERRIHEW passed away on February 19, 2017 in Santa Rosa at the age of 96 years. Devoted husband of the late Dorothea Merrihew. Cherished father of Kirstin Merrihew, Sigrid Palmer, and Rolf Merrihew. Adored grandfather of Jennifer Palmer. Loving brother of the late Claude F. Merrihew, Jr. Survived by one niece and two nephews. Noel was born in...

Pete Maffia

Pete Maffia

Feb 19, 2017

Passed away on February 19, 2017 at the age of 92.

He proudly served his country in the Army during World War II.

He was a Superintendent in construction in San Francisco for over 30 years.

Pete spent his retirement years working with his family and friends at M. Maselli and Sons Hardware...

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