Obituaries

John Jack Vallerga passed on March 18, 2022, age 91. Proceeded in death by parents, Dominic & Margaret Vallerga; first wife, Elinor Hill; second wife, Gloria Walker. Survived by sons, Matthew (Barbara) Vallerga, Mark (Jeanette) Vallerga, and brother Daniel ( Nita) Vallerga. Jack will be missed by many...

Joan Coppedge Bennett of Healdsburg, California, died on April 19, 2022, in Healdsburg, at the age of 97.  She was the wife of the late Byron W. “Buck” Bennett, Jr. (married 57 years upon his death) and only child of the late Bob and...

Fern Naber Celebration of Life Please join with the Naber Family Celebrating the Life of Fern Calender Naber. Saturday May 7, 2022, 2:00pm-4:00pm Trinity Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall 515 Powell Avenue, Healdsburg

Beverly Jean Casazza passed away peacefully in her home on March 29, 2022, after a short time in hospice, surrounded by loving family. She was 92. Beverly was born to William and Della Kernick on September 9, 1929, in San Mateo, California. She grew up...

Marguerite Frances O’Hair (Grubb) passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022, surrounded by her family. Marge grew up in Gridley, CA, attended Chico State, and graduated with a degree in English and a teaching credential. She met Don O’Hair in Chico and knew on...

The 20th century provided the perfect atmosphere for James Lawrence Husband (“Larry”), who relished the progress of the age and its popular culture. Larry Husband died Feb. 27, 2022 at his home in Windsor, California at the age of 85. Larry followed and enjoyed all...

Joedon McMasters November 15, 1944 March 9, 2022 Joe McMasters passed away March 9, 2022 at Healdsburg District Hospital. The oldest of three children, he was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Norma McMasters, brother Jack McMasters, and sister Rhonda Ryan. He is survived by his...

Dennis W. Parker passed peacefully on March 2, 2022, in his hometown of Cloverdale, California. Born in San Francisco to Walter and Irene (Gianoli) Parker on October 7, 1943, Dennis was raised in Cloverdale, a 1961 graduate of Cloverdale High School.  He played French...

Bruce Perry, co-owner and co-founder of Papapietro Perry Winery, passed away February 8, 2022 at home in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley. Born April 21, 1941, a third generation San Franciscan, Bruce worked for the San Francisco Newspaper Agency for more than 30 years, which...