Obituaries
Rosemary S. Purtill
Aug 30, 2017
On August 30, in Sacramento, Rosemary Purtill passed away peacefully, aged 86. Born in New York City to John and Sarah DeSilva, Rosemary moved with her father to California around 1940 and lived in Oakland and Berkeley until moving to Sacramento with her husband and family in 1962, where she worked tirelessly to raise six children as well as work...
Lila Christine Vedder
Aug 24, 2017
Lila Christine Vedder, age 92, passed away August 24, 2017. She lived in Concord, CA with her husband, Arnold Vedder, until his passing in 2001. Thereafter she lived in Sacramento, CA. She was a wonderful Mother to Barbara, Debbie, and Steven. She was a secretary at the PG&E Pittsburg power plant in the 70’s and 80’s.
She was preceded in...
Melvin Paul Johnson
Aug 24, 2017
Mr. Johnson passed away on 8/24/2017 at age 86. He retired as a Master Sargeant from the US Army after 20 years of service. He also worked 20 years for the California Youth Authority. He was predeceased by his wife Jean and daughter Christine (Michael). He leaves to mourn son Gregory, daughter Lynis, and loving companion Birdie Conyers; grandchildren Damien...
Joan Petesch Hamill
Aug 22, 2017
Joan Petesch Hamill, 84, died at home August 22nd, 2017 from complications of Parkinson's disease. She was born in Great Falls, MT, received her RN there and her BSN from USF in San Francisco. She was an instructor in the UCSF School of Nursing and while at UCSF met her husband to be, Jim, in 1956. Following his medical school...
Francis C. Angelo
Aug 21, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Francis Christopher Angelo announces his passing at the age of 87 years. He passed peacefully with his wife, Kathie at his side.
“Fran” was born in Pittsburgh, PA. in 1930. He was a proud graduate of Penn State and a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Upon graduation, Fran served...
Elizabeth Cecilia Angell
Aug 16, 2017
Elizabeth Angell
Beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin
Elizabeth Cecilia Angell, 58, beloved daughter of the late Vincent and Margaret Angell, passed away on August 16, 2017 in Sacramento, California due to cardiac arrest. Family and friends will remember Liz for her happy smile, friendly personality, sense of humor, and her love of travel, family, friends, and animals. Liz...
Shirley Jean Moss
Aug 14, 2017
Born November 27, 1934, Shirley lived a full life until she passed away August 14, 2017. She was born in Pomona, California and moved throughout California with her parents Ruth and Harley Stauffer and sister Harlene to various construction sites where her father helped build the Hoover Dam and worked on the project that created Lake Crowley. She graduated from...
Wallace S. Freitag
Aug 11, 2017
Wallace S. Freitag passed away in Sacramento on Aug. 11, 2017 at the age of 90. He was born at the Sacramento County Hospital on Aug 22, 1926 and remained a lifelong resident of Sacramento. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Catherine Freitag, and his younger brother Donald Freitag. He grew up in Oak Park & Mansion Flats...
Jack E. Grogan
Aug 10, 2017
Mr. Grogan will be laid to rest with Military Honors at the Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery in Dixon, CA. on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 9:30am. A Catholic graveside service will follow.
William Vaughn Willis
Jul 24, 2017
William Vaughn Willis. Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2017 in Fair Oaks, California. Will was born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 22, 1940. He participated in rodeos in college and then went on to earn degrees in architecture and landscape architecture from Arizona State University. Will then attended the Art Center in Pasadena, California where he earned a Bachelor...
Warren J. O'Connell Sr.
Jul 14, 2017
A member of the greatest generation, Warren J. O’Connell, Sr., passed away in his sleep on July 14, 2017 after a brief illness at the home of his son Warren Jr. in Sacramento, CA. Born on December 8, 1920 he was a lifelong resident of Fall River, except for his time in the service and his move to CA in...
Leah Rae Novack
Jul 10, 2017
On July 10, 2017, in Sacramento, CA. passed away peacefully, aged 77. She is survived by her loving children, Ted Novack Jr. and Theresa Perley. Leah is also survived by her sister Barbara Ann Cagle. Devoted grandmother to Geneva, Teddy, Jasmine and Melody. Born in Oakland, CA. to Lillian Rae and Lyle Wright Wilson. Leah worked at Santa Maria High...
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