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Michael Lee Ryan

Michael Lee Ryan

May 15, 2024

Michael Lee Ryan passed away on May 15, 2024, at age 61.  Michael was born in San Jose, CA, in 1963. The  family moved to Petaluma, CA in 1977. Michael is survived by his beloved mother, Carol Slack; his younger brother, Warren Ryan; and his children, Matthew and Alexander Ryan.

Michael was a kind soul who was...

Barbara Jean Hall

Barbara Jean Hall

May 13, 2024

Barbara “Bobi” Hall passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2024.

Barbara was born January 12, 1953, to Louis and Helen Bloom. She grew up in Point Reyes with her sisters Mary Lou and Ardelle. She attended Point Reyes Elementary School and graduated from Marin Catholic in 1971. Barbara met the love of her life Tom...

Douglas Alan Silva

Douglas Alan Silva

May 10, 2024

Douglas Silva passed away on May 10th, 2024 at the age of 58. He is reunited with his father Robert, mother Veana and stepfather Bill. As the youngest of three boys, Doug was the brother of Ron and Ken (deceased). Graduated from Tomales High School in 1983. Doug was a gentle and kind soul, making weekly phone calls to...

Harry John Vogl

Harry John Vogl

May 8, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY

HARRY VOGL

June 06,1939 – May 08,2024

Devoted Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Friend & Companion.

A man of great Faith and Character

Passed away peacefully with Denice Goodwin and family by his side.

Born in San Francisco, attended Balboa High School.

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Thomas Mario Chelini

Thomas Mario Chelini

May 5, 2024

Thomas Mario Chelini, born in San Francisco September 5, 1933.

Passed away May 5, 2024 in San Rafael, CA aged 90 years.  Thomas (Tom to his friends and family) is survived by his wife of almost 60 years Mary Chelini, father of Tommy and Stephen (Theresa) grandfather of Brandon and Ashley, his sister Marie Padilla, uncle to...

Walter Thomas Baker Jr.

Walter Thomas Baker Jr.

May 4, 2024

Walter Thomas Baker Jr passed away the afternoon of Saturday, May 4, 2024 in the home he shared with Cindy Thomas during a quiet moment with his family after hosting so very many friends and loved ones who came to wish him well on his journey.

Tom was born in Oakland in 1942 and was welcomed home...

Katharinealice Hayes

Katharinealice Hayes

May 2, 2024

Katharinealice (Kitty) Hayes passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024.  She was 84.

Kitty was raised in Larkspur as the only child of Herman and Lorraine Hale. Growing up, she fostered a fierce independence and many artistic gifts, most notably a celebrated soprano voice. She met William (Scott) Hayes in 1959 and five months later they were...

Elizabeth T. Marquardt

Elizabeth T. Marquardt

May 2, 2024

MARQUARDT, Elizabeth T. passed away after a short illness in Petaluma, CA May 2nd, 2024. Beloved wife of late Donald E. Marquardt of Petaluma. Loving mother of Christie (Rob) McCorkel and Carolyn (Steve) Gavriloff, all of Petaluma. Cherished “Nana” of Trenton and Kylie McCorkel and Natasha and Nicholas Gavriloff. Loving sister of Patricia Thrush and late James Thrush, all...

Christopher Dean Volker

Christopher Dean Volker

May 1, 2024

Christopher Dean Volker

June 13, 1971-May 1, 2024

Christopher died at home after a short illness surrounded by family and friends. He is preceded in death by his older sister Michelle Volker, father Dean Volker and mother Alice Rapp. Adored stepson to Leeann Volker. He is survived by his two sisters Candace Volker(Steve Klein) and...

Martha W. Mello

Martha W. Mello

Apr 29, 2024

Martha W. Mello of Petaluma peacefully passed on April 29, 2024. She was born February 15, 1926. She attended Penngrove Elementary School and she was class of 1945 Petaluma High. She worked at Kreskys in Petaluma, Fairchilds as a semi conductor in San Rafael. Martha liked going to Graton casino, Yard sales, chickens, gardening, camping, and painting.

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Lila Margaret (Lombella)  Linnehan

Lila Margaret (Lombella) Linnehan

Apr 23, 2024

Lila Margaret Linnehan, 83, of Sebastopol, California passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.  She is survived by her husband, David, her daughters, Megan (Patrick) Anderson and Colleen (Michael) Shields, and her six grandchildren: Theo, Hunter, Peter, Orion, Terran, and Julia.  Lila had nine siblings and is survived by one brother...

Selma Love Ehrlich

Selma Love Ehrlich

Apr 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Selma Love Ehrlich of Petaluma CA on April 20th, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1935 to Ruth and Jerome J. Kern in Riverdale (the Bronx), New York City. She grew up surrounded by a creative, artistic family and pursued her interests in music and singing by ...

David Lawrence Lindberg

David Lawrence Lindberg

Apr 20, 2024

“Character matters; leadership descends from character.”

David Lindberg passed away on April 20, 2024, at home with his family beside him. He is survived by his Wife Donna, Daughter Joyce Arns and Grandson Ben Arns.

He was predeceased in 2022 by his son Steven.

At the age of 6, David came to Petaluma...

James L. Maestretti

James L. Maestretti

Apr 19, 2024

James L. Maestretti died peacefully at his home in Petaluma on April 19, 2024.

Jim was born May 15, 1942 in beautiful Petaluma, CA, to Pete and Isolena Maestretti. He grew up on a dairy ranch in Chileno Valley with his older sister Laverne and brother Bill. He met the love of his life, Linda, when they...

Carmen Nanez

Carmen Nanez

Apr 18, 2024

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME

When tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.

The angel said my place was ready In Heaven far above and that I'd have to leave behind All those I dearly loved.

But when...

Suzanne A. Barella

Suzanne A. Barella

Apr 12, 2024

Suzanne A Barella of Penngrove, California, known as Suzie by her closest friends passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at 84 years of age. She was born October 17, 1939, in Petaluma, California and grew up there graduating from Petaluma High School in 1957. In her youth she was a Campfire Girl and in later years volunteered with...

Frederick Charles Scanagatta

Frederick Charles Scanagatta

Apr 12, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Frederick Charles Scanagatta on April 12, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1938, in Santa Rosa, California to the late Charles Scanagatta and Ann Belli. A Santa Rosa native, Freddie was an original Italian “West Ender.” He was 3rd generation Italian whose family migrated from...

William F. Donahue

William F. Donahue

Apr 12, 2024

William F. Donahue February 8, 1939 - April 12, 2024 William F. Donahue, Jr. of Petaluma died peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024. Born to William and Evelyn Donahue in Bronx, NY, Bill spent his early years in New York and New Jersey. His long career at McGraw Hill Publishers began in Manhattan, NY and later brought him to...

Michael "Mickey" Anthony Chiodo

Michael "Mickey" Anthony Chiodo

Apr 10, 2024

Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to parents, Saverio and Yolanda Chiodo.

After finishing high school, he enlisted with the Navy SeaBees. He served from 1969 to 1975, including a tour of Vietnam, where he was exposed to Agent Orange. He did not have to serve, as he was the sole surviving son, but he chose to serve his...

Joan Adele Johnson

Joan Adele Johnson

Apr 8, 2024

Dr. Joan Adele Johnson, 84, died on April 8, 2024, from end stage dementia.  Joan was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 13, 1939 to Earl and Ruth Johnson and grew up in Hastings, Nebraska.  She graduated from Hastings High School in 1957 and went on to Hastings College, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance in...

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