Cara Concetta Alfinito 1954 – 2015

Angels Camp, CA…Cara Concetta Alfinito Lipp passed on August 10th, while at Kaiser Hospital Santa Clara, from chronic liver disease. Born July 16,1954, to Rudolph Arthur Alfinito and Clara Marie Bratton Alfinito at the Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, she lived in Los Altos until moving to Santa Cruz to finish High School and attend […]

Carter, Top Leaders Honor Victims of Chattanooga Attack ~ Terri Moon Cronk DoD News

Carter, Top Leaders Honor Victims of Chattanooga Attack  ~ Terri Moon Cronk DoD News

Washington, DC…The lives of the five “fallen patriots” who were killed as a result of the July 16 attacks in Chattanooga, Tennessee, were “truly exemplary,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today during a memorial service in that city. Carter joined Vice President Joe Biden, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, Navy Adm. Jonathan Greenert, the chief of […]

Pauline Laurie Timeus, 1921 – 2015

Pauline Laurie Timeus, 1921 – 2015

Valley Springs, CA…Pauline Laurie Timeus, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother passed away on June 29, 2015. She was born in Pasadena, CA on March 6, 1921, to Margaret E. McCormick and Albert J. Henry. She married the love of her life, Charles R. Timeus after WWII ended and moved to […]

Fallen USFS Firefighter Identified

Fallen USFS Firefighter Identified

South Lake Tahoe, CA… A 21 year-old firefighter from Shingle Springs, Calif., died Saturday afternoon as a result of injuries received while suppressing a wildfire on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) in Northern California. Michael Hallenbeck was a member of Organized Crew 36 on the LTBMU. Hallenbeck was struck by a tree at […]

Gladys E. Hargous 1921 – 2015

Gladys E. Hargous 1921 – 2015

Angels Camp, CA…Gladys E. Hargous went home to be with God surrounded by her family on July 15, 2015. Gladys, or Grammy as she was affectionately known by many, was born October 1, 1921 to Walter and Eva Tomlinson (Flint) on the Flint Farm in San Juan Batista. She was a descendent of Patrick Breen, […]

Helena Faye Coffey 1944 – 2015

Glencoe, CA…Helena Faye Coffey 9/20/44 age 70 Born in Yale, Ok resident of Glencoe, Ca 95232. She passed away at home on 7/22/15 of Natural causes. She was a Cosmetologist for 30 years. Survivors: Husband Jack Coffey of Glencoe, Ca. Son Richard Coffey of Oregon. Sister Linda Roach of Stockton, Ca Robert (Nephew) & Kathy […]

Mary Kathryn Burke-Weber 1931 – 2015

Murphys, CA…Mary Kathryn Burke-Weber, born 1/12/1931 in Queens, NY, passed away at her residence on 7/9/2015 in Murphys, CA. Mary achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work form San Francisco State University and her Master’s of Social Work from Sacramento State University (DNF) Mary is survived by her sons: Patrick Burke Bebout and his wife […]

Eleanor Owen 1933 – 2015

Altaville, CA…Eleanor Owen passed away July 14, 2015 in Altaville, CA., she was 82 years old. Born April 22, 1933 in Chicago, IL., she was a Calaveras County resident since 1968, making Altaville her home. Ellie as known by her friends, loved going to the ocean as well as going up in the mountains. She […]

Services For Paul Joseph Sorensen, 55 Will Be On August 7th & Celebration Of Life August 22

Services For Paul Joseph Sorensen, 55 Will Be On August 7th & Celebration Of Life August 22

Dorrington, CA…Paul Joseph Sorensen, 55 of Calaveras County was raised in Livermore, CA by his loving mother Margaret Sorensen from Iowa and late father Donald Sorensen 2nd generation from Livermore, CA. Paul attended Saint Michael’s Grade School and Livermore High School. He served as an altar boy at Saint Michael’s Church. Paul was an excellent […]

53 Year Old Cameron Park Man Passes Away In Motorcycle Accident

53 Year Old Cameron Park Man Passes Away In Motorcycle Accident

Arnold, CA…On 08/02/2015, at approximately 1449 hours, San Andreas CHP units were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle collision with CPR in progress. Upon our arrival, V-1 was found facing in an easterly direction in the westbound lane of State Route 4, with its front end collided into the front end of V-2. The […]

Wrestler ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper Passes Away At 61

Wrestler ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper Passes Away At 61

Hollywood, CA…WWE is deeply saddened that Roderick Toombs, aka “Rowdy” Roddy Piper — WWE Hall of Famer and Intercontinental Champion — passed away today at the age of 61. WWE extends its sincerest condolences to Toombs’ family, friends and fans. Superstars remember ‘Hot Rod’ | Classic photos | Watch greatest moments “Roddy Piper was one […]

James Stewart 1951 – 2015

James Stewart 1951 – 2015

Murphys, CA…Jim Stewart of Murphys, aged 63, died on July 13, 2015. He was a fifth generation Calaveras County native, born in San Andreas in 1951 to Vern and Gloria Stewart. He graduated from Calaveras High School. Jim grew up helping out in the family business, Stewart Ford and Mercury. As an adult he became […]

Suzanne Theda Danley 1943 – 2015

Suzanne Theda Danley 1943 – 2015

Valley Springs, CA…Born May 1st, 1943 in Tacoma, WA passed away July 5th, 2015 at the age of 72 in Valley Springs, CA where she had resided for 15 years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed quilting, painting, crocheting and square dancing. Sue is survived […]

Thomas David DeGregori, April 26, 1942 – July 1st, 2015

Thomas David DeGregori, April 26, 1942 – July 1st, 2015

Angels Camp, CA…Thomas David DeGregori was born on April 26, 1942 and passed away on July 1st, 2015. He was born and raised in Los Banos, CA, graduate of Los Banos High School, Santa Clara University & Golden Gate University Masters of Taxation. Tom was a Husband, Father, Father-in-law, CPA, Army veteran, Little League Coach, […]

Announcement of Services for Jerry Martin

Announcement of Services for Jerry Martin

San Andreas, CA…A celebration of the life of Jerry F. Martin will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at noon in the old gymnasium at Calaveras High School, where Jerry taught for almost 30 years. Jerry passed away at his home of 52 years on May 22, 2015. A reception is being planned to […]

James Allen Wagoner 1931 – 2015

James Allen Wagoner 1931 – 2015

Hathaway Pines, CA…James Allen Wagoner died of natural causes while at his home in Hathaway Pines California, on July 1st 2015 at the age of 84. James was born January 11th 1931 in Jonesville, North Carolina to Luke and Bessie Wagoner; he was the youngest and last surviving of four brothers. He graduated from Jonesville […]

Services To Be Held July 11th For John Anthony Sexton, 80, From Murphys

Services To Be Held July 11th For John Anthony Sexton, 80, From Murphys

Murphys, CA…John Anthony Sexton, 80, passed away Saturday, June 20th at his home in Murphys with his wife and daughter at his side. John was born and grew up in London, England. He attended Hackney Technical College and North London University where he obtained a degree in Civil Engineering and Mechanical/Sanitary Engineering. He spent two […]

Services To Be Held Thursday For Asa C. Curry 1928 – 2015

Services To Be Held Thursday For Asa C. Curry 1928 – 2015

Angels Camp, CA…Asa C Curry. 87, Angels Camp, CA, died June 25th at Mark Twain Hospital due to heart failure. A memorial will be held at the San Andreas Community Church on Thursday, July 9th at 6:30 pm. Asa was born on January 22, 1928 in Napa, Ca. He graduated from Napa High school and […]

Iryna Elisabeth Maybrook 4/13/1931 – 6/23/2015

Iryna Elisabeth Maybrook 4/13/1931 – 6/23/2015

Plymouth, CA…Iryna passed away peacefully at Mark Twain Convalescent Hospital after surviving a serious stroke in 2012 that left her paralyzed but never broke her loving spirit. She was born Irma Elisabeth Baumler in Bamburg, Germany on April 13, 1931 and grew up in Bad Staffelstein, Germany. After serving as governess to a diplomat’s children […]

Roy Edward Hillabush Jr 1933 to 2015

Roy Edward Hillabush Jr  1933 to 2015

Valley Springs, CA…Roy Edward Hillabush Jr., age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, June 26, 2015. He was born in Batavia, New York on October 12, 1933 to Roy and Evelyn Hillabush. He served in the military from 1951-1954. On July 2, 1955 Roy married Joyce Curry. Throughout his life he […]

Michelle Lee Ponte, March 19, 1993 to June 10, 2015 Calaveras County, Fifth Generation

Michelle Lee Ponte, March 19, 1993 to June 10, 2015   Calaveras County, Fifth Generation

Angels Camp, CA…Michelle “Shell” Ponte, 22, of Angels Camp passed away at her home in Angels Camp. She was currently attending college working towards her degree in nursing, following in her Grandma Jane Ponte’s footsteps. Her goal was to work in obstetrics. Michelle was a 2011 graduate of Bret Harte High School where she was […]

Donald Lloyd Mitchell March 15, 1920 – June 18, 2015

Donald Lloyd Mitchell March 15, 1920 – June 18, 2015

Murphys, CA…Donald Lloyd Mitchell, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Murphys, CA on June 18, 2015 with his two daughters at his side. Donald was born in Fresno, CA and graduated from high school in Oakland. He married Janice Jean Pike in 1941. When WWII began, he joined the Navy and served […]

Phil Orville Harris 1938 – 2015

Phil Orville Harris 1938 – 2015

Dorrington, CA…Phil Orville Harris, 76, passed away Saturday, June 13 in Palo Alto, CA following a two year battle with lung cancer. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Linda Jean (Curtis) Harris, sons Gregory Curt Harris and Marc Phillip Harris and seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by son Kevin Shawn Harris… Born […]

Joan “Joanie” L. Cooke Feb. 3, 1941 – June 5, 2015

Joan “Joanie” L. Cooke Feb. 3, 1941 – June 5, 2015

Angels Camp, CA…Joanie Cooke, 74, passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2015 after a long illness. Joanie was born in Martinez, California to Patricia and Clarence Clinkscale. Though Joanie was a long-time resident of Concord, CA she resided in Angels Camp the last seven years of her life. Joanie is survived by […]