The only child and absolute apple of her parents Virginia and Raymond Engasser’s eye, Pat was raised in Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA. Always the overachiever, she got her first job at age three! A Hollywood agent saw Pat on a street corner and told her mother that the brown-eyed girl had to be in the movies. Known as a child actress who could master her lines and cry on demand, “Patsy Nash...

The world lost a little sparkle on October 2, 2025, when Caroline Lee Orr-Kissner peacefully passed away at age 76 - on her 49th wedding anniversary, surrounded by love. Born in Palo Alto, California, Cary lived a life full of heart, humor, family and friends. She was the beloved daughter of Lee and Cornelia Orr and is survived by her devoted husband Chuck Kissner, her sister Kathy, children ...

With deepest love and remembrance, the family of Jerome Lee Strom, “Jerry,” announce his peaceful passing at his home in Los Altos Hills on the morning of October 1, 2025.  Jerry was 89, born in 1936, the son of Victor and Edna Strom. Jerry was a graduate of North Dakota State University, Dickinson.  Prior to college, Jerry served honorably in the United States Army.  It was through this...

Richard Lawrence Meehan, of Palo Alto, California, and Bangkok, Thailand, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at the age of 86. He was surrounded by his wife, Nim Janluan, and his daughter, Thong. Richard was renowned and beloved by many—including his friends, students, colleagues, present and former wives, and his five children: Lisa (Umbach), Kathleen (Triolo), Emily, Kevin, and Thon...

Ken Bilodeau was born in Riverside, California, to Kenneth R. Bilodeau and Delores Bonngard. (He later enjoyed tracing the lineage of French Canadians on his father’s side and German immigrants on his mother’s side.) Ken earned a B.A. in economics from Claremont Men’s College and a B.S. in electrical engineering and an M.B.A. from Stanford. He married Ann Lawson in 1969. Ken worked in a numb...

John passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at his home in Palo Alto with his two daughters present. A Palo Alto resident for 59 years, John will be remembered for his important contributions to technology, his love of math and language, his witty sense of humor and his abundant zest for life.  John Anthony Clifton was born May 7, 1933 in Croydon, England to Edward and Isabelle Winifred Bi...

Dr. Todd Smith of Palo Alto, California, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the age of 85. He is survived by Sandy, his wife of 55 years; his sons Kevin (Alicia) and Alex (Elaine); his grandchildren Neal, Penny, Conner, and Katie; and his sister, Susan Noble (Ward). Todd received a Bachelor’s degree in physics from Cornell University and a PhD from Rice University. As a Stanford...

A proud native of Stockton, CA, Roberta Williams grew up with her brother Robert and two loving parents, Earle (“Bob”) and Edith. Valedictorian at Lodi High School, “Susie” was a dedicated, lifelong student of piano and music more generally. At Stanford University, she studied abroad in Florence, Italy, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music in 1969 and M.A. in Music Education in 1970. ...

Francis Joseph Yetso passed away peacefully at his home on September 19, 2025 in Nipomo, CA at the age of 93. Fran was born on June 9th, 1932 in Rochester, Pennsylvania to the late Mamie and John Yetso. He grew up in Aliquippa, PA and graduated from Saint Veronica High School in Ambridge, PA in 1950. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Army in 1954, Fran went on to earn a degree in ...

Elyce E. Melmon (née Edelman) was born on May 15, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Anita and Albert, joining older brother Harvey. She would later describe her childhood as one of love, music, and the joy of freshly fallen snow. She fondly recalled beautiful houseparties hosted by her mother. In 1947, her family moved to San Francisco where Albert worked as an eclectic entrepreneur an...

Antoinette was born in the coal mining town of Archbald, Pennsylvania to Pietro and Agostina Silvestrini. As the story is told, the midwife walked through the deep snow wearing her husband’s hip boots to assist with the birth. The family lived in a “company” house without indoor plumbing. Her father worked in the mines and her mother, known for her delicious homemade pasta, took in boarder...

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Adrian Ledda, 87, of Carthage, Texas will be 9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Burial will follow under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Mr. Adrian Enrico Ledda was born July 4, 1938, in Redwood City, California. He passed this life September 13, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. Adrian was born to the marriage of Jewel Crowel...

Josephine Ventura, a beloved sister, aunt, and world traveler, passed away peacefully in Redwood City, California, surrounded by family and love. She was 86 years old. Born in Kahuku, Oahu, in what was then the U.S. Territory of Hawaii, Josephine was proud to be the daughter of Filipino immigrants, Eulogio and Edilberta Ventura. She loved being born and raised in Hawaii and carried the aloha spir...

Jerome (Jerry) Walter Carlson September 19, 1936 – September 11, 2025 Jerome “Jerry” Carlson was born on September 19, 1936, at Enloe Hospital in Chico, California, to Alice and Ralph Carlson of Richvale. Raised among the rice fields of Richvale, Jerry’s early life was rooted in the values of hard work, community, and curiosity. He began his education at Richvale Elementary School...

Richard “Dick” Cassel passed away on September 10, 2025, after several years of declining health. He was 84 years old. A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, brilliant engineer, and generous community member, Richard lived a life guided by curiosity, integrity, and care for others. He was born on February 14, 1941, in Ainsworth, Nebraska, one of three sons of Brown County Clerk ...

Patrick Dancer, 27, of Woodside, California, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, following a motorcycle accident on Highway 280, at 5pm, where he succumbed to his injuries. Born on October 29, 1997, in Redwood City, Patrick spent most of his life in Woodside, where he was known for his adventurous spirit and his love of the outdoors. He was a true thrill-seeker who embraced life fully, whethe...

Bonnie Jean Blythe was born in Oakland, California at the East Oakland Hospital on July 24, 1932. She lived in Oakland on Lawlor Street, near 94th Avenue, with her parents until college. She attended Pacific Union College in Angwin, CA and graduated in 1955 with a major in Elementary Education. She spent one year, between her Sophomore and Junior years, teaching in Placerville, CA and taught after...