Steve Pinto was born as the second of six children to his parents Larry and Ruth on December 7, 1952. He grew up in Oakland and graduated from Skyline High School in 1971. As the son of a 35-year veteran of the Oakland Fire Department, Steve joined the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) in 1974. His younger brothers Mark and Chris would end up working as firefighters as well (Alameda Co...

Beulah Annette Shark also known as Nana, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023 at her home in McDonough, GA. Annette was born on January 15, 1938 to Irene Christian and William Christian, Sr. in McKeesport, PA. She was the eldest of three brothers and two sisters. She graduated from McKeesport High School in 1955. She married Philemon Shark, Jr. in 1955 and their 19 year wedded u...

Longtime Pleasanton architect, historian and community leader Charles Huff passed away of natural causes on August 31, 2023. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather and someone with a giant smile who always made you feel like the most important person in the room. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Chur...

Longtime Pleasanton resident, and Amador Valley High School teacher, Frank Uhler passed away on Wednesday August 30th, 2023. Surrounded by his loving family, Frank passed in the Pleasanton home where he raised his family since 1967. He is survived by his wife Sharon Uhler, daughter Dana Pluck, son Kurt Uhler, grandchildren Trevor Pluck and Madeleine Pluck, his sisters Barb Lenmark and Pam Redston...

Virginia, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose family and friends meant the world to her, passed peacefully in her home with family by her side. She was 93 and succumbed to chronic heart and lung problems. Also known as Gin, Virginia was born to Carl and Irma Purtle in Rosston, Arkansas, during the Great Depression. The youngest of six children, Virginia grew up in a farmhouse that lac...

Dennis McEnery, a native of Yonkers, New York, and a California transplant, has left us with fond memories of his journey through life. He was a proud graduate of Mission San Jose High School and San Jose State University, where he cultivated his love for the environment. Yet, his path would soon diverge into two remarkable passions. First, while at college, he met the love of his life, Marna, wit...

Maury Green passed away two days after suffering from an AVM bleed in his brain. Maury grew up in Mexico, Missouri. He lettered in basketball and was valedictorian of his class at St. Brendan High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree at Rolla School of Mines (now Missouri University of Science and Technology) in ceramic engineering securing a job at A. P. Green in Mexico, MO following gradua...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jared Lee, a son, brother, and friend of exceptional character and boundless spirit. Born on April 8, 1998, Jared left us too soon on August 14, 2023, leaving an extraordinary legacy of kindness and service in his wake. Jared grew up in Danville, graduated from Dougherty Valley High in San Ramon, and was a class officer, member of the...

On August 9th Jim Kester passed away in his Pleasanton home where he had lived for 59 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Florence Kester, his brother William Derby, his son Steven Kester and his loving wife of 55 years, Sandra Kester. Jim will always be missed by his brother Dennis Kester, his children Melanie Calvert and Ken Kester and his grandchildren Keith Kester, G...

Samuel Franklin Eccles September 19, 1930 - August 8, 2023 Samuel Franklin "Lou" Eccles was born in Reno Nevada to parents Forrest Walker Eccles and Bessie Kelly. He grew up on Ridge Street and Lee Ave, old Reno, and attended Reno High School. He played alto saxophone and while in high school organized a dance band. He completed his undergraduate work in Physics and Mathematics at the Univ...

Surrounded by his family, Robert (Bob) Brown passed away on Sunday, August 6th after suffering a heart attack on July 19th. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Donna, his two children, Julie ( Randy) and Ryan (Julie), and his four grandchildren, Reece, Remy, Garrett and Summer. He loved all of them dearly. He joins his mother Debra, his father Hank, brother Tom and sister Shirley in heaven. Bo...

Born May 17, 1943 to Mary Lou Randall (nee Robertson) and Hugh Simpson in Eugene, Oregon. Siblings Ronnie Randall (deceased), Greg Randall (Elmira, OR), Roxanne Reid (Noti, OR), Jeff Randall (Veneta, OR) and Vernon DuWell (Springfield, OR). Salli graduated from Cottage Grove HS, attended college first at the U of O and then San Jose State where she received an MA. Salli had three children: Jim W...

John Jacob Guydish, Jr. passed away on his 93rd birthday from a bout of pneumonia. He had his family at his bedside for days preceding his passing. He is survived by his three children, David, Jayne & Jack, his four grandchildren, Jessica, Michael, Andrew & Austin and his sister, Dolores Buggy. His two daughter-in-laws, Debbie and Stacy were also at his bedside during his illness. John was born in...

Dr. Leonard Victor Cheney passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, surrounded by his wife and three children. He was a devoted and loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. Leonard, known to all as Len, was born on May 9, 1940, to Leonard P. Cheney and Viola Seidcheck Cheney in Chicago, Illinois. At two years old, his family moved to San Leandro, California, where his mother created a loving home...

Patricia L. Lanning was a 54-year resident of Pleasanton. She died Wednesday July 23rd at her home after a brief illness. She was a native of Pittsburgh, PA and moved to Fremont with her family in the early 1960’s. Where she graduated from Mission High school in Fremont. Patricia also attended Chabot / Las Positas college. Patricia was a lover of animals and always had numerous pets. She recentl...

PLEASANTON - Patricia Louise (Lawton) Burns, age 86, of Pleasanton, California passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Monday, July 24th, 2023 at home. Pat was born on St Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania along with her twin brother Eugene. She was the daughter of Irish immigrants Mary Hayes and John Lawton. Pat attended Saint Rapha...

Thomas Anthony Dominic “to-be-Joseph” Lembo was born a twin in Denver Colorado on Feb 9, 1936. His ambitious Italian parents Philander and Angeline moved their family of five to Oakland, Ca, to pursue the bakery business. “Tommy” grew up in the Bay Area learning the bakery trade. He successfully opened and managed 13 popular Adeline Bakeshops in the city of San Francisco. Tom was friend...

Charles F. Crohare, 91, of Livermore, CA, died on July 16, 2023 following a short battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on his beloved property in South Livermore. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice, and his parents Charles D. Crohare and Eleanor Martin (Berg). He is survived by his daughter Alyce (Henry) Englehardt and son Charles T. (Patty) Crohare; grandc...