A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Jane L. Blyther passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in Pleasanton, California, surrounded by her family. Jane Lynn Brown was born on October 3, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa. Moving to the Bay Area as a teenager, she developed a lifelong love for the redwood trees and all of nature. She enjoyed watching thunder showers, gardening in her back yard,...

David Gary Deatherage passed on to eternal life on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his home in Pleasanton, CA after a long illness. He was born on June 3, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA. A proud husband, father and grandfather, Gary is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Susan Deatherage; son David Deatherage and granddaughter Amy; son John Deatherage, wife Rocio and grandchildren William and Sofia...

With heavy hearts, we the family of John Stewart , celebrate his life today. At age 92 years and 9 days, John left us, passing peacefully on July 3, 2024. Simply put, John was a remarkable man, devoted father and husband – caring, honest, and honorable. He leaves behind his wife, Kay Stewart, following 65 years of marriage, his daughter Laurie and his two sons, Jack and Paul. John also leaves...

Jeanne Marie (Adams) Magoon went to be with the Lord and her loved ones in Heaven on July 3, 2024. Jeanne was born in San Francisco on January 18, 1940 to Frank and Marion Adams and grew up in Oakland. She moved to Pleasanton in 1964, where she raised her family. She was actively involved in St. Augustine Catholic Church, as well as many other charities close to Jeanne’s heart. Jeanne will be...

Terence “Terry” Michael Sullivan, born June 26, 1942, went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2024. Terry attended St. Anne’s Catholic School until his family moved to San Leandro, where he graduated from Arroyo High School in 1960, and attended Chabot College. Terry built a career in manufacturing, starting as a machinist at Caterpillar Tractor, working his way to Superintendent as well as rep...

Robert (Bob) Lambert passed away peacefully, following a very brief illness, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born in Berkeley, California, to Robert L. and Helen (O’Gorman) Lambert on October 17, 1939. His childhood was spent in the East Bay where he graduated from San Ramon Valley High School. After earning his B.S. in Industrial Engineering from California Polytechnic University San Lui...

Patricia Alvarez Spalding, a most amazing and wonderful mother, daughter, sister, spouse, aunt, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, June 9, 2024, from the complications of dementia. She had been under hospice care and was surrounded by family at the time of her passing. She was 84 years old. She was born in Pasadena, California, on March 26, 1940, and rai...

Larry Coppa, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away suddenly on June 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He was born on September 9, 1951, in Berkeley, CA, to Joseph and Georgia Coppa. Larry is survived by his devoted wife, Lorriane, and his children: Briana (Joshua Cordeiro), Ariele (Bento Teran), Lara (Kevin McHugh), Linda (Steve Kruschke), an...

Norma Sylvia (Shearer) Leone, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, cousin, and faithful servant of God, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born in Rhode Island to Douglas and Margaret Shearer. When Norma was young she settled in Methuen, MA. Norma loved being around her friends, dancing, and frolicking ...

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we confirm that our beloved mother, Maria Alice Brandao, passed away on May 22nd , 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She died peacefully at 88 years of age. Maria was born and raised in Costello Branco on the Island of Faial, Azores Islands, Portugal until she and her husband, Jose Duarte Brandao, married in 1953 and then immigrated to Am...

It is with great sorrow that the family of Stevan F. Pittl announce his passing. Steve was born August 30, 1941 and died suddenly and unexpectedly on May 21, 2024 at the age of 82. Steve was born in Vukovar, Yugoslavia to Stefan and Teresa (Ther) Pittl, the same year the Axis powers invaded Yugoslavia in World War II. At the age of 4, along with his older sister Mary, Steve and his parents fle...

Carmen was born in Hayward, Ca to Myron & Frances Hansen, graduated from Castro Valley High in 1961, lived across the USA and abroad as a military wife and spent the last 40 yrs living in Pleasanton. She worked in the nursing field as a registered medical assistant and surgical tech for 35 yrs, loving every minute of each day. Carmen is survived by her son Richard and daughter Gabrielle - accordin...

The family of Sharon (Sherry) K. Romero want to announce the passing of their beloved mother and sister on May 5th. Sherry will be remembered for her strength, wonderful sense of humor, artistic talent, angelic voice, and notable love of her family, friends and dogs. While she passed away peacefully, she also endured a lengthy 12-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. She was bor...

Wayne S. Davis, age 77, of Marblehead, formerly an over 30 year resident of Pleasanton, CA, and over 20-year resident of Danvers, MA passed away on May 2, 2024 at Seasons of Danvers. Wayne was the beloved husband of the late Carol (Cuffe) Davis with whom he shared over 45 years of marriage. He was also the devoted father of the late Christopher Davis. Born in Revere on July 27, 1946, he was...

Donald Paul Kruse of Pleasanton passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024 at the age of 83. Don was the beloved husband of Lorna for 56 years, father to Alissa and Darren Kruse, and grandfather to Ty and Travis Kruse. Don was born in Sacramento. He had fond memories of growing up in Walnut Grove with his parents Edgar and Marcella along with his brother Carl and sister Barbara. Don received...

Anthony H. (Tony) Costello, patriarch of one of Pleasanton’s deepest-rooted families, died April 26 at the family’s Birdland-area home of more than 50 years. He was 93. Tony was surrounded at his passing by family and his wife of 69 years, Joan, who set out with him on a true journey when his job promotion persuaded them to move from the East Coast to Pleasanton in 1973. The city looked ...

Garret was born a Pittsburgh Steelers fan thanks to his dad, and his love for the Steelers never wavered. He enjoyed watching the games with his family while always passionately rooting on the black & yellow. Garret grew up in Dublin, CA. He loved playing sports and was a natural born athlete with tremendous ability that spanned many sports. He excelled in soccer, baseball, basketball, and ...