All Obituaries

Noel F. McCarthy December 26, 1927 – October 17, 2018      Noel F. McCarthy, born in New Zealand on December 26, 1927, died on October 17, 2018, in his home in San Rafael, CA, where he raised his five children with his beloved wife, Mary.  He was 90 years old and proud of it.      Noel immigrated with his family to the United States when he was six years old.  Born to Daniel and Nora McCarthy, Noel lived with his parents and three brothers...

John Thomas “Tom” Mello died tragically on October 7th, 2018, at the age of 64, in Petaluma. Tom was born February 21st, 1954, in Kentfield, to the late Joseph and Barbara Nader Mello of San Rafael. He lived in Petaluma with his family, and he will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Liz of 27 years and his children Emily and Luke. Tom is survived by siblings, Michael (Jim Davenport) of San Anselmo, Peter (Linda) of Petaluma, Mindy (Terry) Ahern of Novato, and...

Mary "Jolene" Hammons passed away at her home in Mill Valley on October 4, 2018 at the age of 80. Jolene grew up in Kansas City, MO. and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1959. She then worked for Hallmark Cards as an artist. Her adventurous spirit took her to San Francisco in 1962. She worked in advertising and eventually owned her own agency. Jolene had many successes and honors throughout her career. Later she taught at the Academy of Arts and San Francisco State....

Janey Kay (Schermetzler) Schaefer died unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on Monday, October 1st, 2018. She was 68. Janey was born November 4, 1949 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Robert and Laura Schermetzler. In 1967 Janey graduated from Oshkosh High School where she was a straight-A student. She received a full ride scholarship to college, but instead decided to move to California with only $50 in her pocket. First landing in LA, she then moved to San Francisco, where she had a very successful...

Rosa DeMartini Mar. 2, 1925 - Oct. 1, 2018 It is with great sadness that the family of Rosa DeMartini announces her passing peacefully, in her own home on Monday, October 1st, 2018, at the age of 93 years. Rosa will be lovingly remembered by her children, Laura Bedigan (Gilbert) and Sandro DeMartini (Christine). Rosa will also be forever remembered by her four grandchildren, Diana Harris (Adam), Gary Bedigan, Liana White (Evan), Mikaela DeMartini, Alex DeMartini, and her 3...

Guadalupe Mendez Betancourt passed away on September 28, 2018. Friends are invited to attend visitation Friday, October 5, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Monte's Chapel of the Hills, 330 Red Hill Avenue, San Anslemo, CA 94960.  A rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m.            

Thomas "Tom" J. Echo passed away on September 24, 2018 at the age of 76.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, three daughters, Shannon, Deborah (Christian), and Jennifer (Alex), grandchildren, Nathan and Ava, brother Walter "Sonny" (Barbara) and sister Lisa. Tom was born in San Francisco. He was a life long maritime engineer, who served in the US Navy, and was an advocate for workers' rights. He was an avid golfer, loved music and reading books. He was a...

Douglas E. S. Macpherson January 9, 1962 - September 23, 2018 A third generation San Franciscan, the first child of Shirley and Robert Macpherson, Doug passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Novato at the age of 56. A graduate of Terra Linda High School and an Eagle Scout, Doug received his Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University in 1987. Doug was a Claims Adjuster and Claims Manager for CSAA and later, a Claims Administrator with Genworth Financial....

Barbara Dill, of San Anselmo, California, left us on September 13 2018, age 71, with her family at her side after losing the battle with a number of rare cancers. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, to her parents Colonel Walter L Beeson and Ida Elizabeth Beeson. She grew up an Army brat or as her brother Larry Beeson (Anne) and sister Patricia Warnick (Don) would say, just a brat. She attended numerous schools throughout the country but graduated from Terra Linda High School in San Rafael....

Charles Gregory Piazza July 26, 1959 - Sep 6, 2018 Charles is survived by his loving mother May; sister, Charlotte Greco (Ralph); nephews, Tony Greco (Nicolene) and Brian Greco (Lindsay); great nephew and nieces, Garret, Justin, Drew, Domonic and Layla. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Sebastian and brother Raymond Piazza. Charles met all his challenges and was loved by all who knew him. His family thanks the staff of North Bay Regional Center, Cross Roads of Vacaville and...