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...

Ray E Brown was born in Romney, West Virginia on August 1, 1930 and lived in Pleasanton, California for over 70 years. Ray died peacefully on July 25, 2025 and was reunited with his wife of 52 years, Blanche (Kit) Brown, and grandson Douglas Stephens. He is survived by his sister, Anna Lou Jackson, his wife Cynthia Howard, daughters Donna Brown and Denise Clark with her husband Dan Clark, grand...

Robert F. Brown, known to most as Bob, took his final flight on June 10, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on October 30, 1938, in Portland, Oregon, Bob made his mark on the world with a blend of quick wit, adventurous spirit, and earnest dedication. Bob’s life journey took him to Pleasanton, California, where he became a cherished member of the community. As the proud owner of Pleasanton Glass ...

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...

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...

On July 5, 2025, Yvonne Champlin Crawford passed away peacefully in her Pleasanton home, surrounded by her closest family. She leaves behind her husband Bruce Crawford, son Scott Crawford, brothers Virgil and Raymond Champlin, and countless others whose lives she has touched. Yvonne’s grace in life was truly a reflection of her favorite word: “Ubuntu.” This South African phrase loosely t...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Samuel Crosby, who left us peacefully on July 30th, 2025, at the age of 88. Joe’s life was marked by devotion to his family, a passion for music, and a deep appreciation for the joys found in life’s simple pleasures. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Joan Crosby and his two sons (Christopher) Dennis and Peter Joseph....

Joseph Michael Crosslin passed away on July 2, 2025 surrounded by family. Joe was born in Oakland, CA on Aug. 17, 1937, and graduated from Castlemont High School in 1955. After serving in the U.S. Navy for two years, he attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. He met the love of his life Glorian in 1964, when, after dating for one month, he proposed. They ...

Judy Curtner passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 81. Born February 5, 1944, in San Luis Obispo, Judy was the second oldest of Irene and Bud Gillen’s four daughters. She graduated from San Luis Obispo High School in 1962 and went on to attend Cuesta College. A few years later, while employed at Riley’s Department Store, Judy had a chance encounter at a pizza parlor with a young man named...

Dylan Thomas Dantzig, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend, passed away far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of curiosity, compassion, and connection. Born in Pleasanton, California on Sunday, November 16, 1997—two weeks early—Dylan arrived with wide blue eyes and a readiness to engage with the world. Minutes after his birth, he offered his first glimpse of the bright, i...

Dylan Thomas Dantzig, of Pleasanton, passed away far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of curiosity, kindness, and connection. A graduate of Amador Valley High School (2016), Dylan studied at Durham University in England before earning his B.S. in Business, cum laude, from St. Mary’s College in 2022. He began his career as a financial advisor and was in the process of launching his own firm i...

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. ...

Robert (Bob) Ditter passed away suddenly at home on July 5 at the age of 82. He was born and raised in Twin Falls, ID and moved to Sacramento, CA in 1962, where he attended Sacramento State graduating with a degree in History. He began his retail career at Weinstock’s Department Store, where he was the book and small electronics buyer. Bob moved to Pleasanton in 1980 and began his second care...

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...