He was a high school wrestler. She was a college track athlete. On an ordinary day in 1994, they met at their local gym and began an extraordinary journey that would last more than 30 years. That excellent adventure came to its sad end on March 8 when John Albert Carman, taking a break from Julie (Jules) Anna Carman’s bedside in hospice care, died suddenly from a heart attack. Jules succumbed to...

He was a high school wrestler. She was a college track athlete. On an ordinary day in 1994, they met at their local gym and began an extraordinary journey that would last more than 30 years. That excellent adventure came to its sad end on March 8 when John Albert Carman, taking a break from Julie (Jules) Anna Carman’s bedside in hospice care, died suddenly from a heart attack. Jules succumbed to...

Martha Ball Clayton May 17, 1930 - December 19, 2024 Martha Ball Clayton, loving mother, wife, grandmother (Gram), church leader and cherished friend, passed away at The Terraces of Los Gatos, California. She was 94 years old. Martha was born in Flint, Michigan on May 17, 1930, to Leroy and Dorothy Ball. Survivors include her three children, Paris Geiken (Scott Toll) of Ashland, OR, Stacy...

Elizabeth Clinch, author, musician and historical researcher, died peacefully at a retirement home in Portola Valley, California on December 8, 2024. She was 88. Elizabeth was the daughter of Kenneth Campbell, winner of the Wright Brothers Aeronautical Medal in 1944, and Margaret Bruce Campbell, daughter of an Episcopal minister, both from San Francisco. She grew up with her three sister...

Martha Stevens Coddington (Marty) died peacefully in her sleep at home with her children by her side, at the age of 79 on December 12, 2024. She was born on July 21, 1945, in San Mateo, California. She was predeceased by her parents Russell and Maisie Stevens and her husband of 45 years, Clinton H. Coddington (Bud). Marty grew up in Baywood and attended San Mateo High School for a few semest...

Christopher Scott Cowger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in his hometown of Palo Alto, California on February 4th, 2025 at the age of 74. He was born on June 30, 1950, in Palo Alto and remained a proud lifelong resident of the community. Chris was the devoted husband of Mary Cowger, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership. Together, they raised two ...

Lindsay Glenn Crawford, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and accomplished aviator, passed away on January 9, 2025. Born on October 3, 1940, Lindsay grew up in Redwood City, California, where he graduated from Sequoia High School in 1958. Following four years of service in the United States Coast Guard, Lindsay joined United Airlines, in the pursuit of fulfilling his lifelong dream of flying...

Hans de Lannoy - A Life of Inspiration Hans (Henri) Louis de Lannoy, the legendary California High School basketball coach and beloved mentor who touched countless lives across multiple generations and schools, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his San Ramon home. He was 72. Hans (Henri) Louis de Lannoy was born on July 17, 1952, in The Hague, the Netherlands, to Ferdinand George...

In Loving Memory of Lovey Del Sarto Rolla “Lovey” Del Sarto, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, loyal friend, and lover of all things furry and free-spirited, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025. Born with a heart of gold, Lovey found joy in life’s simplest and most beautiful moments — walking on the beach, watching horses run, time spent in her yard, sharing laughter arou...

Elizabeth Anne Greenwood-Barton Savage Duncan, born May 23, 1934 in London, England, passed away peacefully from natural causes at Gordon Manor assisted living home in Redwood City on January 20, 2025 at the age of 90. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Savage of Palo Alto, her son, Benjamin Savage of San Francisco, her grandson, Cameron Cronwall of Palo Alto, and her brother, The Venerable...

Frederic H. Duperrault, 98, passed to the next plane of existence on Dec. 12, 2024, in the warm embrace of his family. He dedicated his life to others, serving his family, his community, and the world. He was a compassionate and courageous father, teacher, public servant, sculptor, activist and visionary leader. Fred was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1926 to Ernest and Jenny Mae (Doyle) Dupe...

Computer scientist, engineer, Renaissance man, husband, father, and grandfather, Oscar Firschein passed away on March 5 at the age of 97. Son of a printer in Brooklyn, NY, he pioneered research in the early field of artificial intelligence. Along with the founders of AI, he had influence in the development of key AI technologies, such as the ability of satellites to recognize images from space, au...

Theda Firschein, gifted writer, librarian, wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted keeper of Yiddish and Jewish literary tradition, passed away on May 18, 2025, at the age of 93. An immensely kind and intelligent woman of quick wit, she loved her husband and best friend, Oscar; revered her grandchildren, Jenny, Ava, and Ariel; and found great strength in her children Joseph and Ben, and daughters-...

Dan Flahavan, beloved husband of Christy and father of Haley and Tenley, passed away on April 13th at the age of 56.  Dan lived a life marked by purpose, passion, and deep connection with those around him.  His warm presence and magical laugh illuminated every space he entered.  Born and raised in the Bay Area, Dan’s passion for helping others was evident in all facets of his life.  Dan...

Roger Justice Fleischmann September 23, 1934 – March 5, 2025 Roger Justice Fleischmann, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, accomplished attorney, and passionate golfer, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 in Portola Valley, California, at the age of 90. Born on September 23, 1934 in Buffalo, New York, Roger grew up on the East Coast before settling in Palo Alto with his paren...

June Helena Dwellingham Fleming, a trailblazing leader and devoted public servant, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on June 24, 1931, in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the cherished daughter of Herman and Ethel Lucille Dwellingham. June’s lifelong passion for education and service was evident in her many accomplishments. June was a graduate of Dunbar High...