FREEBERG, Jack Pershing

GODFREY, Patrick L.

McCORMICK Marilynn A.

MORIARTY, Marie Gloria

ROSENBALM, John E.

nFREEBERG, Jack P., born in 1918, passed at age 95. He was owner of Village Shoes Store and was active in many Castro Valley affairs. He was also active in Kiwanis, Neighborhood Church and Gideons International. He retired from the U.S. Army as a colonel. His wife, Neva, died about 20 years ago. he is survived by his three sons, Jon, who lives in Southern California, David, a CEO of Tap Plastics, and Mark, who owns a Berkeley shoe store. Jack will be missed by all.

nGODFREY, Patrick L., of Castro Valley passed away on June 9, 2013, at the age of 45. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, June 14, at St. Felicitas Catholic Church, 1662 Manor Blvd., San Leandro beginning at 10:30 a.m.  Burial to follow. Services arranged by Santos-Robinson Mortuary.

Marilynn A.

McCormick

of Castro Valley passed away on May 21, 2013, at the age of 86. She leaves behind her sons, Craig and John; granddaughters, Katie McCormick and Martha Lopez (Alex); and great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Isaac.

Special thanks to family, friends and Vitas (Hospice) who visited Marilynn during the last few months of her life.   Thanks also to all personnel at Carlton Plaza of San Leandro and Baywood Skilled Nursing Facility in Castro Valley.

Per Marilynn’s request, her remains will be cremated and there will be no memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the charity of your choice.

nMORIARTY, Marie Gloria, of Castro Valley, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2013, at age 90. A native of Blanchard, Oklahoma, Mrs. Moriarty was proud of her Choctaw Indian heritage. Viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 7, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 166 W. Harder Rd., Hayward, followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m.

John E. Rosenbalm

John entered into rest on June 4, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 27, 1939 to Forest and Velma Rosenbalm in Sigourney, Iowa. The family moved to San Francisco when John was 3 years old. He was a graduate of Balboa High School. John was a machinist by trade and worked many years for Hills Bros. Coffee in San Francisco.

John is survived by his wife, Cynthia, whom he met at Hills Bros. and married in 1980. John and Cindy made their home in Castro Valley. John is also survived by his 3 daughters, Dianna Herrera of Modesto, Robin Rosenbalm of Wichita Falls, Texas and Becky Rich and son-in-law, Tim Rich, of Castro Valley; his 8 grandchildren, Maria, Monica, Sarah, Jessica, Logan, David, Garet and Jillian; 2 adopted grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Imogene; and his brother, Norman. He is also survived by his sister, Cleo Lohse of North Dakota; his sister-in laws, Georgann Beavers and Muriel Lewis; his brother-in-law, Orval Lewis; and many nieces and nephews.

John was a great support to his family, and all children loved him. He became a master baker after his retirement and loved to surprise the grandkids with lemon squares, pecan pies or wacky cake. It was not unusual for John to treat his neighbors and local teachers to a little carrot cake or other baked treat. He often went to the Castro Valley Dog Park with his faithful companion, “Tasha,” and will be missed by his many friends, both human and canine. We will always remember ice cream diets, vacations spent camping, skiing and fishing, how you loved to do the daily crossword, and your passion for all things mechanical. We love you, miss you and know you will always be with us. You were a good man, Charlie Brown!

Per his request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in John’s name to Kaiser Hayward Hospice, 30116 Eigenbrodt Way, Union City, CA 94587 or Children’s Hospital Research Foundation, 2201 Broadway, Suite 600, Oakland, CA 94612.

EDMONSON, Donna Marie

MATULA, John M., Jr.

ORGILL, LaRee

RICHEY, Irwin “Rich”

ROGERS, Frank J.

SNYDER, Ruth

SUNDEEN, Brad

n EDMONSON, Donna Marie, 1945 – 2013, Longtime Resident of Alameda County. Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, thespian, artist and educator, Donna passed away at home with her children by her side. She held two bachelor’s degrees, a master’s degree, and an “All But Dissertation” status from the University of San Francisco. She taught for 25 years for the Castro Valley Unified School District and an additional 10 years for California State University East Bay. Donna loved to travel; her favorite destinations were Bali and Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Ward” Edmonson, Jr., and her mother, Adele Mitchell-Walker. She is survived by her daughter, Trisa; son, Will; and sister, Adele “Teddy” Hamilton; along with a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to causes close to Donna’s heart, including education and equality.

n MATULA, John M. Jr., of Castro Valley, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at age 84. A native of New York, Mr. Matula served in the U.S. Air Force and later became an educator and coach at Encinal High School in Alameda for many years until his retirement. A Memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. this Saturday, June 8, at St. Elizabeth Seton in the Daily Mass Chapel, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton.

n MORGILL, LaRee, a former resident of Castro Valley, born in 1921, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013. A memorial service was held June 1 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Castro Valley.

n RICHEY, Irwin “Rich,” who lived in Castro Valley for 50 years, passed away at his home on Friday, May 17, 2013 at age 88. A native of Ukiah, Mr. Richey was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He retired from Kaiser Engineers at age 60. Arrangements were made by the Jess C. Spencer Mortuary in Castro Valley 510-581-9133

n ROGERS, Frank J., of Castro Valley, passed away on Saturday, May 25, at age 88. A native of Mission San Jose, Mr. Rogers worked at Caterpillar Tractor and Thermo Fusion. Services were held June 1 at Holy Angels Sorensen Chapel in Hayward.

n SNYDER, Ruth, of Castro Valley, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at age 77. A native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Snyder graduated from Alameda High School and was a longtime resident of San Leandro. Services were held June 4 at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward.

n SUNDEEN, Brad, who formerly lived in Castro Valley, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Red Bluff at age 58. Mr. Sundeen worked as a ranger, sign-maker and firefighter for the East Bay Regional Park District for 26 years. A memorial service will be held at noon this Saturday, June 8, at the Willow Picnic Area in Lake Chabot Park.

BARAD, Nelson

BLATCHFORD, Thomas Harold

BROWN, Ruth

REMY, Lorraine Martha

n BARAD, Nelson, formerly of Castro Valley, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at age 59. A native of San Francisco, Mr. Barad was a drummer who played in bands around the Bay Area in the ’70s. He had lived in Sacramento for the past several years. Services were held at Home of Eternity in Oakland on May 26.

n BLATCHFORD, Thomas Harold, of Castro Valley, passed away at his home onTuesday, May 7, 2013, after a challenging illness. He was 90. Mr. Blatchford was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II who served as a Signalman on the U.S.S. Flotilla, U.S.S. Jupiter, U.S.S. Hopi and other. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart. He retired from Relilient Floor Covering of Oakland. A memorial service will be held from 1 until 3 p.m. tomorrow, May 30, at his Castro Valley home.

n BROWN, Ruth, April 12, 1919 – May 24, 2013, passed away, after a battle with Alzheimer’s at her home in Castro Valley. She was born Ruth Newcom in South Dakota and raised in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. There, she married the love of her life, Avon Brown. They moved to Alameda in 1948 and later settled in Castro Valley. Following the death of Avon in 1965 and with three young children to raise, Ruth got her driver’s license and went back to school. Eventually, she got a job in the Director’s Office at Juvenile Hall in San Leandro. She worked there for 15 years. When she retired, she parked her car in the driveway and never drove again. She was a huge baseball fan and attended games for her beloved Oakland A’s well into her 80s. Preceded in death by her husband, Avon, her 4 siblings, a granddaughter, Valerie Brown, and great-grandson, Landen Chabino, Ruth is the beloved mother to Max Brown of Aptos, Mark (Hash) Brown of Tucson, Dale Brown of Quincy and Ellen Bragg of Livermore; adored mother-in-law to Lynda Brown, Jane Brown and Dave Bragg; loving grandmother to Joel Brown, Matt Brown, Jill Brown, AC Brown, Nick Bragg, Cassidy Bragg, Joseph Mosinski, Kelly Mosinski, Adrianne D’Amico and Veronica Castillo; and great-grandmother to Chloe Chabino. She also leaves behind her brother-in-law, Gary Paulo of Hayward; and special friends, Rich and Lorraine Reis of Castro Valley. She was an amazing mother and friend and we will miss her terribly. Services will be held on Monday, June 3,  at 11 a.m., at Jess C. Spencer’s in Castro Valley, followed by an open house at her home.

n REMY, Lorraine Martha, May 10. 1929 – May 26, 2013, resident of Castro Valley. Lorraine Remy who was loved by her family passed away May 26, 2013 in Castro Valley. She was born in Pennsylvania on May 10, 1929. Lorraine was adored by her children and grandchildren. She was a great dancer; she loved being fancy; she was an excellent cook and loved gardening. Lorraine was a lover of dogs and cats, and she enjoyed visits from her little friends. She was very generous and loved giving presents. She always put others first. Wife of the late Norbert, Lorraine is the beloved mother of Paula (Michael) of Castro Valley and Craig Jacknolan Remy (Stacie) of Larkspur; adored grandmother of Julien and Ava (parents Paula and Michael), and Madeline Remy; loving sister of Leola Birthy (John), Ervin Davis (Catherine) and the late James, Edward, Elizabeth and Ula; and sister-in-law of Mary Davis. Lorraine was dearly loved by her many nieces and nephews. She was a former long-time employee of AT&T. Family and friends are invited to attend Trisagion Services on Wednesday, May 29, at the Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church, 20104 Center St., in Castro Valley. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 30, at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Interment following services at Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward. Our most beautiful Lorraine will be dearly missed. For further information, please call Harry W. Greer, Funeral Director (FDR-754), ALAMEDA FUNERAL and CREMATION SERVICES, 1415 Oak St., in Alameda (FD-2139) at 510-522-6020.

VASQUEZ, Betty T.

WHITE, Charlotte

n VASQUEZ, Betty T., of Castro Valley, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at age 75. A memorial service was held May19 at Santos-Robinson Mortuary, 160 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro, www.santos-robinson.com

n WHITE, Charlotte, who formerly lived in Castro Valley, passed away in Centerburg, Ohio on February 15, 2013, at age 88. A native of South Dakota, Mrs. White had lived in Castro Valley for 48 years before moving to Ohio in 2010 to live with her daughter. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at United Methodist Church, 19806 Wisteria St., Castro Valley.

ANDREINI, Gay

ENGLUND, Kirsten Elaine

KEIL, Kevin James

KESTLER, John Kirkland

SEVERY, Heather

WHITE, Charlotte Jeanette

n ANDREINI, Gay, a native of Santa Cruz who lived in Castro Valley, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at age 67. Services were held May 10 at Holy Angels Funeral Center in Hayward.

n ENGLUND, Kirsten Elaine, Oct. 29, 1955 – April 28, 2013: Kirsten Elaine Englund, a longtime resident of Castro Valley, beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, friend, died unexpectedly on April, 28th, 2013. Words cannot express the deep sense of loss and emptiness we all feel by the sudden death of our dear Kirsten. She will always be remembered as a warm, kind, loving, gentle person that was always willing to help someone in need. Kirsten graduated from U.C. Berkeley and received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from San Francisco State University. She worked for over 25 years as a CPA, first as an auditor with KPMG in Houston, Texas then at Mervyns Headquarters in Hayward, in the financial accounting department. She retired in 2008 but kept active with her passions. She volunteered for many organizations including Proctor Elementary and Creekside Middle School PTA where she served as Treasurer. She also recently dedicated much of her time serving on the Board of Directors for the Castro Valley Arts Foundation. Some of Kirsten’s favorite activities were hiking, camping, bird watching, gardening and traveling. She was an avid card player and enjoyed sculpting, creating stain glass hangings, photography, and painting. She will be truly missed. She is survived by her two sons, Andrew and Nick Wiegardt, step daughter, Kristen Pang, six siblings, Robert, David, Anna and Kate including her triplet sister, Vivian and brother, Mark, and many nieces and nephews, her Aunt Adella and Uncle De Rose, Uncle Danny Englund and many cousins. We were all blessed with having Kirsten in our lives. She was an amazing person with a great capacity to love and help people. She will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have known her. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Castro Valley Arts Foundation, Box 2777, CV 94546 or www.cvartsfoundation.org

n KEIL, Kevin James, resident of Castro Valley. Our beloved Kevin (Gus) James Keil suffered a stroke on May 8th, and left us at 12:09 p.m. on May 11, 2013. Those who remain behind and heartbroken are his wife, Danielle Sapper Keil; and their 3 children, Sarah, Gabriella and James; and “Chester,” his Corgi. Known to all as Gus, he is survived by his mother, Nola Keil; his sister, Kathleen Keil, and her children, Aimee, Brandon, Coco and Chad Dietle; and his sister, Kimberly Keil, and her husband, Markus Naji, as well as her daughters, Laura, Aubrey and Kristina. All send him on his journey with a piece of their hearts and a kiss. His mother-in-law, Vicky Sapper; sister-in-law, Vivian Sapper Cesana, and her husband, Joe, and their children, Sabrina, Adam and Justin; along with Gus’s extended family, the Chasens and Sappers, will forever miss his presence. To our friends who have been our rock during this process, we could not have walked through this door without your love and support. Gus had an incredible talent to bring laughter in the most difficult times; we all search for that now. He was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law who can never be replaced. Born in Arlington Heights, Illinois on January 20, 1961, Gus attended and graduated from Arizona State University. He worked for many years at VISA, where he met his wife, Danielle. Services will be held at Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission Blvd., in Hayward at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 16. A graveside service will follow. All who would like to gather to celebrate Gus’s life are invited to the Five Canyons Recreation Center in Castro Valley immediately after the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Keil Family Memorial Fund — Bank of the West Account # 031381699. “The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.”

n KESTLER, John Kirkland, of Castro Valley, passed away in Sacramento on Saturday, April 27, 2013, after a short illness. He was 96. He worked for various aircraft companies in Southern California and became liaison engineer on the Apollo Project. A graveside service was held May 11 at the Amador Memorial Cemetery in Pioneer.

n SEVERY, Heather, formerly of Castro Valley, lost her life to cancer on Friday, April 26, 2013, at age 32. A “Heather Fest” will be held at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley on Friday, May 10 at
4 p.m.

n WHITE, Charlotte Jeanette (nee: Swanson), age 88, of Centerburg, Ohio, a former Castro Valley resident, passed away on February 15, 2013, at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She was born April 12, 1924 in Lake Norden, South Dakota, to David John Swanson and Agnes Johanna Lofstedt Swanson. She attended Dakota Wesleyan University. After college, she taught in Volga, South Dakota and later in White Lake where she led the high school band. Charlotte was married on March 23, 1946 to Navy Lt. Robert M. White. She taught school until the birth of their first daughter, Carmen Jeanette. The rest of the children followed in short order: Camille Elaine, Robert Douglas, Catherine Lou and Joanne Kay. She was a loving and dedicated mother. The family moved to California in 1962, and located to Castro Valley in 1963. She joined the Castro Valley Methodist Church, where she was very active. She especially loved singing in the choir. Her faith in Christ was the rock of her life. Charlotte received her BA in education in 1966. She taught elementary school for the Newark Unified School District from 1966-1986. After retiring, she continued to develop her artistic and musical skills, and started traveling again. In 2010, after 48 years in Castro Valley, she moved to Centerburg, Ohio to live with her daughter, Joanne Morton. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, David and Agnes Swanson; and her four siblings, David Swanson, Jr., Lou Long, Roland Swanson and Dean Swanson. She is survived by her children, Carmen Allison, Camille Peterson, Robert White, Catherine White and Joanne Morton; and grandchildren, Ryan Allison, Brendan Allison, Birgitta Peterson, Conner White, Michael Morton and Christopher Morton. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at the United Methodist Church, 19806 Wisteria St., in Castro Valley.

BASS, Gene

EMORY, Lena Mattos

ENGLUND, Kirsten Elaine

VonCARNOP, Dennis “Bucko”

n BASS, Gene, of San Leandro passed away on April 30, 2013. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, May 10, at 2 p.m. at Eden United Church of Christ, 21455 Birch St. in Hayward.

n EMORY, Lena Mattos, February 22, 1921 – May 5, 2013, Lena Mattos Emory was born on February 22, 1921 in St. Mathew Village, District of Madalina, Island of Pico, Azores Islands to A. Joseph Mattos and Maria Bettencourt Mattos. She immigrated to California in 1928 with her mother and three sisters (Margaret, Edna and Mary) to join their father who had been here for seven years working and saving to bring his family to America. Her only brother, Joseph, was born in California in 1929. Lena attended school until she was 16 when she dropped out to help with the farm, milking cows twice a day and feeding the chickens. At 21, she worked at the Polly Ann Bakery in Turlock where she wrapped and iced 50 cakes at a time starting at 4 a.m.! In 1943, she moved to Hayward to work at Hayward Electric and help her oldest sister with her two children. Lena was married to Jack David Emory on July 7, 1946, and was the loving mother of Lori (Tom) Rolander, Kathleen (Manuel) Ferreira, Carolyn Impey, Margaret Emory-Lenfestey, Keith (Julie) Emory and Ronald (Nancy) Emory. She was a devoted grandmother to Erin and Tim (Kristen) Forrest; step-grandmother to Kari Rolander (Ian) Van Gelder and David Rolander; grandmother to Kristopher (Hannah) Ferreira, Yvonne Impey (Paul) Hansen and Jennifer Impey (Paul) Oellerich, Robert and Stephen Lenfestey, and Stephanie, Elissa and Kristen Emory. She was also great-grandmother to nine and she leaves many nieces and nephews who will mourn her loss. Lena worked in retail until her retirement at age 65. She loved to jitterbug, was active in many women’s organizations where she developed life-long friendships, sold Tupperware and Stanley products, loved to jump on a bus for a quick trip to Reno, was very social and a great talker. She endured Alzheimer’s Disease for the last 12 years of her life. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at Holy Angels Mortuary, 1051 Harder Rd., in Hayward with a funeral mass on Tuesday, May 14, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Castro Valley. A reception will follow at Our Lady of Grace Church Hall at 2 p.m. Lena will be buried at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hayward where many family members rest in peace. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 9235 San Leandro Street, Oakland, CA 94603.

n ENGLUND, Kirsten Elaine: Memorial services for Kirsten Elaine Englund will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts on Redwood Road. Kirsten was a compassionate, loving person, who brightened everyone’s life. Kirsten graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the San Francisco State University. Kirsten worked for over 25 years as a CPA, first as an auditor with KPMG in Houston, Texas than as an internal auditor at Mervyns Headquarters in Hayward. She retired in 2008 but kept active with her passions. She was a longtime resident of Castro Valley and volunteered for many organizations including Proctor Elementary and Creekside Middle School PTA where she served as Treasurer. She also recently dedicated much of her time serving on the Board of Directors for the Castro Valley Arts Foundation. Some of Kirsten’s favorite activities were hiking, camping, bird watching, gardening and traveling. She was an avid card player and enjoyed creative endeavors in needlepoint, sculpting, photography, and painting. She will be truly missed by all her family and friends. She is survived by her two sons, step daughter, six siblings including her triplet sister and brother, and many nieces and nephews. We were all blessed with having Kirsten in our lives. She was an amazing person with a great capacity to love and help people.

n VonCARNOP, Dennis “Bucko,” Larry and Susan Bagneschi would like you all to join us in remembering our dear friend Dennis. He will be fondly remembered by his countless friends.

ADAMS, Helen Elizabeth

ANDERSON, Earl Elwood Sr.

CHUNG, May Jing

CRISSEN, Anthony Wayne

IRWIN, Mark Edward

SCOTT, Helen

SPRINGER, David A. Sr.

n ADAMS, Helen Elizabeth, who lived in Castro Valley for 66 years, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013, at age 96. A native of Sacramento, Mr. Adams was a Registered Nurse and a past-president of the Castro Valley Women’s Club.

n ANDERSON, Earl Elwood Sr., July 3, 1930 – April 7, 2013, a native of Stanley, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2013, at the age of 82, in Fremont, California. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Harriet Anderson; his sons, Earl Anderson, Jr. of Hayward, and Clinton Anderson, Sr. of Castro Valley; his grandchildren, Charles Anderson of Newark, Marcus Anderson, Clinton Anderson, Jr. and Natashia Anderson, all of Castro Valley, and Michelle and Charla Kipilii of Seattle, Washington; and his great-grandchildren, Dexter Anderson and Chloe Anderson of Newark, and Navaeh Anderson of Castro Valley. He is also survived by his brother, Arnie Anderson of Aurora, Illinois; his sisters, Alice Evans of Phoenix, Arizona, Mary Gonzales of Columbus, Montana, and Donna Paulson of Miles City, Montana; and many nieces and nephews. Earl will be greatly missed by all.

n CHUNG, May Jing, 94, of Castro Valley, died on Sunday, April 21, 2013, from lung cancer. A viewing will be held Thursday, May 2, from 5-7 p.m. and funeral services will be held Friday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, both at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, followed by the burial at Mountain View Cemetery, 5000 Piedmont Ave., in Oakland.

n CRISSEN, Anthony Wayne, of Castro Valley, passed away at Eden Hospital on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at age 60. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, he graduated from San Lorenzo Adult School. (Grissom’s Mortuary)

n IRWIN, Mark Edward, of Castro Valley, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at age 58. Mr. Irwin grew up in Castro Valley and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Interment was April 27 at Lone Tree Cemetery.

n SCOTT, Helen, of Castro Valley, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at age 94. A native of Wakefield, Nebraska, Mrs. Scott worked for 19 years at Daughtrey’s department store. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. May 3 at First Presbyterian Church, 2490 Grove Way, followed by a small reception.

n SPRINGER, David A. Sr.,  November 11, 1919 - April 21, 2013. Born in Beatrice, Nebraska, to   Samuel and Ethel Marie Applebee Springer. Predeceased by son,  David Jr., parents Samuel and Ethel, brothers Roy and Raymond, and sisters Dolores and Doris. Survived by wife of 71 years, Grace, sons Timothy and Daniel (Vivian), daughter-in-law Glenda, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Memorial service Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 19806 Wisteria Ave., Castro Valley, Donations to Castro  Valley Methodist Church.

FRANK, James W.

JASPER, Leslie

FRANK, James W., who lived in Castro Valley since 1948, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013, at age 93. A native of Oakland, Mr. Frank served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, repairing planes in Taft and in the Pacific theater. He was a member of the first faculty at San Lorenzo High School and was active with the Boy Scouts. Services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow, April 25, at Hayward First Presbyterian Church, 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley.

IRWIN, Mark Edward, July 13 1954 ~ April 20, 2013. MEMORIAL SERVICE Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at Lone Tree Cemetery Veterans Memorial in Hayward.

JASPER, Leslie, of Castro Valley, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 14, 2013, after a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. She was 59. A nurse, Ms. Jasper helped pioneer a new program at Stanford Medical Center in 1987. In 2000, she became a certified case manager at Eden Medical Center and later transferred to the newly established Neuro Science Unit. She transferred to Sutter Care at Home as a hospice liason in 2012. Arrangements were made by Jess C. Spencer Mortuary & Crematory, 21228 Redwood Road in Castro Valley (510-581-9133).

FRANK, James W. “Jim”

McBride, Gordon D.

MYERS, James Harry

SCHAERER, Len Emil

FRANK, James W. “Jim”, died at the age of 93 on April 8, 2013, in Castro Valley. Jim was born Dec. 19, 1919, in Oakland to Edwin and Marion Frank. They moved to Montclair where Jim attended Montclair schools and graduated from Oakland Tech High School.  Both his parents and older sister, Elizabeth Frank Starke, predeceased him. Jim married Betty Jane Murray on July 1, 1942, in Reno, Nevada, after becoming engaged on Dec. 7, 1941. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, repairing planes in Taft, California, and in the Pacific theater. After his service and subsequent college work at San Jose State (BA, MA), Jim earned the first Vocational Education certificate in the State of California (#001). The family then moved to the Hayward area with their first child, Susan Jane, so Jim could begin his teaching career at Hayward High School. When a new school opened west of Hayward, Jim became a member of the first faculty at San Lorenzo High School, teaching drafting and woodworking for over 40 years there. He became the Industrial Arts Dept. Chair and taught Night School. He cared deeply for his students and colleagues, promoting working with one’s hands as a lifetime skill. Jim moved the family to Castro Valley in 1948, building the house on Seven Hills Rd. — a dirt road — where he and Jane lived for over 60 years. Son, Jonathan James, and daughter, Nanci Louise, were born  during the early years there. Jim built most of the contents of the family home as well as endless gifts and projects for others. In addition, he built and sewed a collapsible camping trailer which served the family every summer. He also designed and published plans for foldable kayaks which appeared in Sunset magazine. “Measure twice, cut once,” was his motto. Jim spent many years very active in Hayward First Presbyterian Church in many capacities from youth programs to senior citizens and in-between. His faith was very important to him. He was active as well with the Boy Scouts for many years, and with camping, hiking, fishing and backpacking. He especially loved to take the church youth on backpack trips. He could not boil an egg in the kitchen, but he prepared unbelievable meals in the wild! He shared his values with everyone he encountered: faith in God, love for family, education, reading (especially westerns), using tools, being honest and being oneself. Jim is survived by his wife, Jane of Castro Valley; children, Susan Frank Ballentine (Richard) of Portland, Oregon, Jon Frank (Kathy) of Seattle, Washington and Nanci Frank Scheevel (Roger) of Castro Valley; grandchildren, Jennifer Ballentine (Scott Kelsey) of Decatur, Georgia, Joshua Frank (Emily Howe) of Seattle, Lara Ballentine Anderson (Bill) of Decatur and Nicholas Scheevel of Castro Valley; and his great-grandchildren, Jack and Lila Kelsey of Georgia, Torin Frank of Washington, and Luke and Drew Anderson of Georgia. The family invites everyone to join in remembering Jim on April 25 at 10 a.m. at Hayward First Presbyterian Church, 2490 Grove Way, in Hayward with a brief coffee time immediately after the service at the church and a luncheon at Nanci, Roger and Nicholas Scheevel’s home, 4627 Crow Canyon Rd., in Castro Valley, directly following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s name to Hayward First Presbyterian Church, the Sierra Club or San Lorenzo High School. Many thanks to Kaiser Hospice and the staff at Eden Villa of Castro Valley for graciously supporting Jim’s last days.

McBRIDE, Gordon D., who lived in Castro Valley since 1951, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013, after a recent diagnosis of cancer. A native of Oakland, Mr. McBride was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II who served aboard the USS Saratoga. He worked at the Alameda Naval Air Station for 36 years. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, at Jess C. Spencer Mortuary, 21228 Redwood Road, Castro Valley.

MYERS, James Harry, of Castro Valley, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, after a long struggle with health issues. A native of Albany, New York, Mr. Myers was a U.S. Navy veteran who served four years. He retired from Melrose Ford in Oakland after 28 years. A memorial service was held April 12 at Jess C. Spencer Mortuary, 21228 Redwood Road in Castro Valley.

SCHAERER, Len Emil, November 3, 1958, – April 14, 2013. Len passed away on Sunday, April 14. He leaves behind his daughter, Leanne (Paul); his son, Grant (Sophia); his sisters, Leslie and Patty; his brother, Mike; his Aunt Emily and cousins; and many neighbors and friends — all who will miss him very much. Services will be held at his property on Sat., Apr. 20, at 3 p.m.

CANNELORA, Gennaro Edward

PLOTNER, Peter Edward

RUBIO, Louis

CANNELORA, Gennaro Edward, of Castro Valley, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013, at age 74. Funeral services were held April 6 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Walnut Creek.

PLOTNER, Peter Edward, resident of Castro Valley, July 2, 1939 – March 29, 2013. Peter attended Fremont High School, Oakland City College and S.F. State. He worked for GMAC for 25 years and Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies. He leaves behind his wife, Adrienne; sons, Jack, Nick and James; daughter, Bonnie; sister, Bonnie Johnson; and niece, Jenny. Private services will be held.

RUBIO, Louis, of Castro Valley, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013, after a four-year battle with non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was 88. Mr. Rubio was a decorated veteran of World War II and the recipient of the Purple Heart. A memorial service and life celebration will be held at 11 a.m. this Saturday, April 13, at the Willow Park Golf Course Ballroom, 17007 Redwood Road, Castro Valley.

FLEMING, William “Jack”

HIGGINS, Joseph Eddy

PLOTTNER, Peter Edward

FLEMING, William “Jack,” resident of Castro Valley for 52 years and Manteca for seven years, passed away in Manteca on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at age 93. A native of Fairfield, Washington, Mr. Fleming was a veteran of World War II, and had worked as a mechanic and truck driver. At his request, no services will be held.

HIGGINS, Joseph Eddy, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2013. A private service was held.

PLOTTNER, Peter Edward, resident of Castro Valley, July 2, 1939 – March 29, 2013. Peter attended Fremont High School, Oakland City College and S.F. State. He worked for GMAC for 25 years and Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies. He leaves behind his wife, Adrienne; sons, Jack, Nick and James; daughter, Bonnie; sister, Bonnie Johnson; and niece, Jenny. Private services will be held.

BARDELLINI, Susan Elizabeth

CABRAL, Vincent “Vince”

CHAN, Edward, M.D.

DAVIS, Jewel Virginia

DORN, James H. III

HALLIGAN, Robert

KRAMBULE, Gary Lynn

LECK, Damon Kevin

Le GATE, Kenneth Wesley

LYTH, Famiko

PETERSEN, Gisela

RANIERI, Nell

TREML, Corinne G.

BARDELLINI, Susan Elizabeth (“Susie”), passed away peacefully at home, in Castro Valley, on March 8, 2013. She was 65 and a lifelong resident of Castro Valley. Susie was born in Oakland on June 17, 1947 to Stacey and Elizabeth Sutton, who predeceased her. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Lee Bardellini; her devoted son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Jennifer Bardellini; her grandson, Joseph; and her brother, Stacey F. Sutton, III; as well as many extended family members and friends. Susie attended California State University, Hayward and obtained a Certificate in Paralegal Studies. She was an avid needle pointer, traveler and pianist. She was a lifelong member of P.E.O. She will be remembered as a loving, caring and generous person always ready with a quick smile and kind word. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the Castro Valley Center for the Arts or the local cancer society. Private services will be held for the immediate family.

CABRAL, Vincent “Vince,” of Castro Valley, passed away at Eden Assisted Living on Friday, March 22, 2013, at age 95. A native of Sacramento, Mr. Cabral was a veteran of World War II . Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. April 1, and funeral services at 10 a.m. on April 2, at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward.

CHAN, Edward, M.D., of Castro Valley, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at age 74. Dr. Chan practiced medicinie in the Bay Area for 38 years. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 28. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, both at Jess C. Spence Mortuary in Castro Valley.

DAVIS, Jewel Virginia, of Castro Valley, passed away at Eden Hospital on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at age 85. Ms. Davis worked at Sutter Hospital in San Leandro and later began her own business. Cremation was conducted by the Neptune Society.

DORN, James H. III, of Castro Valley, passed away at his home on Monday, March 18, 2013. Mr. Dorn was a retired Senior Chief in the US Navy, serving two tours in Vietnam. Services will begin at 11 a.m. today, March 27, at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Oakland.

HALLIGAN, Robert, a longtime resident of Castro Valley, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at age 86. A native of Iowa, Mr. Halligan served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Seaman Signalman in the South Pacific. Services will be private.

KRAMBULE, Gary Lynn, February 20, 1948 – February 10, 2013, beloved son of Mrs. Ellen Krambule and Lynn Zemp Krambule, beloved husband and family man, best friend and good neighbor. God needed more Angels. Gary was buried at the family plot at Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward.

LECK, Damon Kevin, March 30, 1963 ~ Feb. 19, 2013, resident of San Leandro for over 40 years, passed away at age 49. A Memorial service celebrating his life will be at 11 a.m. March 30 at Santos-Robinson Mortuary in San Leandro. A reception to follow at a local restaurant. For more information call 510-568-1248.

Le GATE, Kenneth Wesley, August 25, 1924 – March 17, 2013, resident of Castro Valley for 39 years, passed away Sunday after a long illness. He touched many lives with love and compassion. Kenneth was born in Orofino, Idaho. He loved his family dearly. He loved reading the bible and being a minister for 42 years. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Helen, of 69 years; devoted children, Kenton Le Gate and Roxie Haney; 5 grandchildren, Michael Le Gate, Tammy Lamke, Marci Lowery, Cindi Giannecchini and Shanin Foster; and 7 great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed by his love and kindness.

LYTH, Famiko, “Miki” to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2013 at the age of 87. She was the loving wife to Hans Lyth of Castro Valley. Arrangements being made through The Neptune Society. No public service at this time.

PETERSEN, Gisela, July 19, 1931 ~ March 17, 2013, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away suddenly on March 17, 2013, at age 81. Guests are invited to share their happy memories at a celebration of her life on Sunday, April 14, at the Oakland Nature Friends Center, 3115 Butters Drive (off Joaquin Miller Road) Oakland starting at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to the charity of your choice.

RANIERI, Nell, of Castro Valley, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at age 91. A native of Twin Falls, Idaho, Mrs. Ranieri served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Services were held March 26 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Castro Valley.

TREML, Corinne G., a 62-year resident of Castro Valley, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at age 88. A native of Oakland, she orchestraed the business training and job placement of thousands of women during her 21 years with the Castro Valley School District. Services were held March 26 at the Jess C. Spencer Mortuary in Castro Valley.