Obituaries
George H. Phillips
Sep 27, 2012
George H. Phillips, devout Catholic and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on September 27th 2012, in Sacramento, CA, at the age of 71. George, a native New Yorker, American patriot, and Navy veteran, lived in California for nearly 51 years. Never at a loss for words, facts, or interests, George was an avid hobbyist, history buff,...
Luz M. Ebling
Sep 22, 2012
In Sacramento, on September 22, 2012, beloved wife of George Ebling, loving mother to Philip (Debra), Geoffrey (Barbara) and Gregory (Marcela). She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings in Colombia. Luz was the adoring grandmother of Christian, Nicholas, Tiffany, Dalton, Kamryn, and David, aunt of Diana Soto, Jaime Quintero, and Katherina Quintero. She is also survived by...
Frank M. Ostoja
Sep 20, 2012
Frank Marin Ostoja, our dear Nono passed away peacefully at the age of 94, the evening of Sept. 20, 2012 with beloved wife Eva, cherished daughter Josette, and adored grandchildren Steven and Susan at his side. He will be deeply missed by; Eva, Josette Halsted (partner, Norman Gregoire), Steven Ostoja, Ph.D. and Susan Mahan, M.S.(Rick Mahan) and great-granddaughter, Daisy Evangeline...
Margaret Ann Booher
Sep 18, 2012
Margaret passed away in Laguna Hills, CA, on Sept. 18, 2012. Loving mother of Barbara Jayne Little (Booher) and Peter Bruce Booher and mother-in-law of Mark Little and Laura Parker. Margaret was the daughter of the late Earl and Emma Cronin. A native of Spalding, Nebraska, she was a resident of Sacramento for 75 years, aged 91. She will be...
Richard Joseph Siggins
Sep 17, 2012
Richard J. Siggins was born December 11, 1927 in San Francisco and passed away gracefully at home in Sacramento on September 18, 2012. He was preceded in death by parents Martin (Pat) and Lucy Siggins; brother Philip J. Siggins; and sister Patricia Bartolero. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Brown Casey; sister Mary Alice McNaughton (Gerald); children Elizabeth,...
Olga M Panos
Sep 17, 2012
Born September 16, 1928 and passed in Sacramento on September 17, 2012. She now rejoins her beloved parents, the late George Aicardi and Mary (Vitorelo) Lye. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 65 years, Louis W. Panos; her children, Michael L. Panos (Kathleen) and Lori (Panos) Reis. She was a proud grandmother of Holly (Panos) Kerns,...
Sister Kathleen Mccarthy
Sep 12, 2012
Sister Kathleen McCarthy died peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Convent, Auburn on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Born on April 6, 1936 in Lombardstown, County Cork, Ireland, she was the daughter of Joseph and Johanna McCarthy. She entered the Sisters of Mercy on March 13, 1953 and professed final vows on September 20, 1960. A gifted teacher with a gregarious...
Reverend William Feeser
Sep 4, 2012
Born Oct. 17, 1942 in Darby, Penn. Died Sept 4 in Sacramento. Fr. William Feeser received his education at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, Penn., and also attended the University of Pennsylvania and Villanova University. He was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood in 1977 by Bishop Alden J. Bell of the Diocese of Sacramento. Father Feeser served numerous...
Eileen Kennedy Pryor
Aug 29, 2012
Born in 1919, Eileen Kennedy Pryor died August 29, 2012, with family by her side. Eileen was married to Harley Pryor for 58 years, until his death in 2008. The daughter of Bridget Cunningham Kennedy and Daniel Kennedy, Eileen grew up in Sacramento. A graduate of St. Francis Elementary School and St. Joseph Academy, Eileen worked for the State of...
Bill Swindell
Aug 22, 2012
A 30+ year resident of Rancho Murieta, Bill passed away peacefully in Sacramento on August 22, 2012, after a sudden but brief illness. He was 93 years old. He now rejoins his beloved wife, Adelaide, who preceded him in death in 1998. Bill was born in July of 1919, in Hot Springs, ND to Earle J. Swindell and Clara B....
Alice Marie Gerhards
Aug 20, 2012
Alice M. Gerhards of Concord, CA, passed away at her home in Fair Oaks, CA on August 20 2012. Alice was born 10/19/1926 of immigrant parents George and Catherine Rudy. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul and daughter Anne K Reed as well as long time companion Richard Willard. She will be deeply missed by grandchildren Lisa...
David Matthew Weldon
Aug 19, 2012
Daniel Matthew Weldon passed away on August 19, 2012 in Sacramento, CA after a short illness. He was born on August 30, 1946 to Dale and Marilyn Weldon, he was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Porterville High in 1965 where he was active in athletics, 4-H, FFA, and Student Council. He then attended college at Cal Poly...
Joseph Scangarella
Aug 15, 2012
Passed away August 15, 2012. Age 82. Preceded in death by beloved wife Jackie. Survived by four children. Joe was a hardworking, compassionate oral surgeon. He was an adventurer: a world traveler, skier, mountain climber, hiker, runner, weightlifter. He was an avid reader and enjoyed world history and politics. Joe was admired, respected and loved. He was kind, generous and...
Camille Callahan
Aug 11, 2012
A native of Paterson, NJ, Camille was called home peacefully on August 11, 2012, in Sacramento. She now rejoins her parents, the late Giuseppi Masucci and Mariantoinetta De Rosa, her husband the late Raymond Callahan and her grandson the late William Klopper. She will be deeply missed by her loving sons Ronald (Leona) and Donald (Linda.) She is the cherished...
Joyce Louise Scherrer
Aug 8, 2012
Joyce Louise Scherrer, 76, died peacefully in a care home in Roseville, California on August 8, 2012 after a long illness. She was born March 2, 1936 in Cortland, New York to Marian Lena (Palmer) and Ellis William Hutchings. The family moved to Roseville CA in 1946 where Joyce attended schools, graduating from Roseville High School in 1954. She graduated...
Lorraine T. Schneider
Jul 29, 2012
Lorraine was a native of Fort Yates, North Dakota and a long time resident of Sacramento, aged 70 years. She is survived by her loving sisters and their families. She was devoted to caring for others having been a nurse for many years as well as a volunteer at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in downtown Sacramento. She will...
David Michael Howard
Jul 21, 2012
David Michael Howard beloved son of Doris Ray Thayer and husband of Deborah Prochaska Howard died Saturday July 21, 2012 in Sacramento, California, three weeks after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was 64. In addition to his mother and wife he is survived by many cadres of friends and colleagues from coast to coast who will miss his wry...
Lorraine Mary French
Jul 18, 2012
Lorraine was a long time resident of Sacramento. She graduated from Loretto High School and worked at the state office of Community Housing and Development. Lorrie was a lover of the arts, music and animals. She leaves behind her mother, brothers, sisters in laws and nieces and nephew as well as many friends and her adored pets. She now joins...
Robert Lee Sharon
Jul 11, 2012
Robert was born in SoCal and came to Sacramento five years ago. He survived Hodgkin's lymphoma in his 20's. Among his favorite past times were football, motorcycles, and hikes. Robert was very dedicated to family and a devoted father and extremely pleased at the arrival of his twins as evidenced in the above photograh. His battle with Hodgkin's damaged his...
Steven Joseph Cranney
Jul 11, 2012
Steve left us on July 11, 2012 after a hard fought battle with cancer. At the end of his life he knew that the disease would rob him of his body, but his spirit remained steadfast, and until the hour finally came that he could speak no more, the words "I love you" were on his lips. Steve was born...
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