Obituaries 5-5-16

Meryl Joanne Dorey
According to friends and family of Meryl Dorey, “Heaven is more beautiful than ever as angels rejoiced the arrival of Meryl Joanne Dorey on April 30, 2016. There to lovingly greet her were parents Ted and Helen Dorey, brother Tim Dorey and husband Al Berryhill.” While here on earth, Meryl lived a life that certainly earned her a place with the angels. She was bright and witty, charismatic and kind, with a smile and incredible spirit that lit the room as she entered. She had an ongoing quest for personal growth and became devoted to making a positive difference in the lives of others. Born in Whitter on July 7, 1941, she attended King City H.S. and San Jose State University. After retiring from a lengthy career in human resources management, Meryl continued to work as a volunteer for a variety of causes. She became an inspirational yoga instructor, and for numerous years before and after her own cancer diagnosis, passionately worked to raise money for cancer research as captain of a Cloverdale Relay for Life team and for teams in Healdsburg and Petaluma. She helped others who struggled with grief over the loss of a loved one, and worked as a hospice volunteer to bring comfort to individuals facing the end of life  In everything she did, Meryl stayed true to herself and her principles. In addition to her dear sister, Diane Dorey, Meryl is survived by her loving niece, Erika Frank (children Caitlin and Asher), nephew Jeff Ketcham, (wife Emily, children Colt and Shawnee), her beloved children by marriage, Suzanne Berryhill Bostow (husband Al, children Nick and Maddie), and Brian Berryhill (wife Christy, daughter Millie), as well as a huge family of friends. “Whenever you feel blue, just look up in the sky and you will see the brightest star shining, that’s me, watching over you.” Our dearest Mer lives on forever in the stars, forever in our hearts. Meryl’s wish is for donations in her memory to the Cloverdale Senior Center, American Cancer Society, or Hospice of Petaluma.
Marilyn Louise Fuchs
Marilyn Louise Fuchs (nee: Schauer) of Healdsburg died on April 24. She was 85. Marilyn was predeceased by her husband Alfred, her son Glenn John Fuchs and her parents John and Sophie Schauer. She is survived by her daughter Diane Terrano and husband Robert and three grandsons, RJ, Christopher and Glenn Terrano. Born in Port Chester, New York she attended AB Davis High School in Mount Vernon, moved to Yonkers and worked as an executive secretary for Mortimer C. Low, CPA in Bronxville, New York for over 25 years. Upon retirement, they relocated to Stockholm, New Jersey where she was an active member of the Institute For Spiritual Development in Sparta for many years. They moved to Payson, Arizona for a few years and eventually to Las Vegas, Nevada to be with the family. Inurnment will be on Friday, May 27 at noon at the Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York. A celebration of her life will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to her favorite charity: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (www.bestfriends.org) or Best Friends, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah, 84741.
Joseph Mario Pieroni
Joseph Mario Pieroni died on April 24 at his home in Geyserville. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Charles Pieroni and Edith Mary (Giovannoni) Pieroni. Joe grew up on his family ranch on West Dry Creek Road in Healdsburg where he lived most of his life until a recent move to Geyserville. Joe was an accomplished auto body repairman who owned his own repair shops in Santa Rosa and Geyserville for more than 50 years. A private, family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Craig Vaughan
Craig Baxter Vaughan died on April 29, while under the care of Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was 68 years of age. He battled multiple myeloma for nine years. Craig was born Sept. 18, 1947 in Montebello. His family moved to Cloverdale in 1956, where he resided until he went off to college. After college, he worked for many years in the aerospace industry before moving on to manage a large commercial electrical team in Las Vegas. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as football. He loved spending time with his wife, family and his many friends, and will be greatly missed by all. Craig leaves behind his loving wife of 32 years, Viki, and his two adult children, Chad and Tamara. He is also survived by his sister, Vickie Vaughan-Skance and her husband John Skance, his brother Randy Vaughan and his wife Carolyn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Betty Vaughan and his grandparents, Clyde and Thelma Long. At Craig’s request, there will be no services.