Erin Lambert Heinlein, a cherished long-time resident of Grass Valley, California, passed away on July 23, 2024. Born in Dallas, Texas, on January 29, 1950, to Edna May and Ben Heinlein, Erin's journey through life was marked by dedication, love, and remarkable accomplishments.Erin attended Wilcox High School in Santa Clara, California, before earning his Bachelor [...]
Nov. 26, 1950 - July 24, 2024 Patricia Wood, known as “Patti”, “Honey”, “Mom” and “Grandma”, died unexpectedly on July 24th. Patti was born in Niagara Falls, New York, the daughter of the late John Alfred McDonald and Anna Marie (LaPorta) McDonald. She graduated from Lewiston Porter High School where she met her husband Bob [...]
Karen Diane Alling passed peacefully at Spring Hill Manor in Grass Valley on July 10, 2024. Karen was born to Dorothy Wasley Penaluna and James Penaluna at Miner’s Hospital in Nevada City, California on May 29, 1950. She enjoyed a lively childhood on Mainhart Drive in Grass Valley where she and her best friend Jewel [...]
8/8/1924 - 7/12/2024Marge will be remembered for the love she had for her family and close friends. She was the life of the party. Many will remember her laying in the sun, working in her yard, her terry cloth rompers and her laughter, which could be heard through the neighborhood.Marge Haddy, 99, died in her [...]
August 6, 1933 - July 1, 2024Patricia Gill (née Elder) passed away in her sleep at Sierra Nevada Hospital on July 1, 2024, of natural causes at the age of 90. Her husband of 65 years, Phillip Clay Gill, was by her side.Born August 6, 1933, in Red Bluff, CA, Patricia spent most of her [...]
February 15, 1945 to June 16, 2024Known for his kindness, wit, and creative genius, Penn Valley resident Scott Dana Richins passed away.Born in San Diego, CA, Scott was raised by his mother Thelma and stepfather Elvin Dean Richins. He attended Roseville High School, lettering in track, tennis, and wrestling, before attending Sierra College.In 1968, Scott [...]
September 2, 1922 to June 17, 2024Mother drifted off to sleep surrounded by family members and knew she was never alone.She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Moe Surofsky; and four siblings.Mother was involved with several community organizations. Always had a smile that lit up her face and any room she [...]
October 9, 1952 to June 5, 2024Alan B. Morford age 71 passed away on June 5, 2024, in Grass Valley, CA. Born of October 9, 1952, Alan dedicated number years to his career as a building contractor before spending the last 13 years working in Contractor Sales at Hills Flat Lumber in Grass Valley.Alan was [...]
Brandon P. Hembree passed away surrounded by his family on July 2, 2024, at his home in Grass Valley, CA. In his true spirit, he ferociously fought stage IV cancer for several months preceding his untimely death.Memorial services will be held on Saturday July 27th at 10 a.m. at Hooper & Weaver in Nevada City [...]
Laurita Claudine Peart Gray passed away peacefully on July 1, 2024 at her home in Nevada City, as she wished.Laurita was born February 8, 1936 in Eugene, Oregon. She was very close to her grandparents, Troy Keller and Sadie Keller Miller.She attended Nevada Union High School and graduated with the Class of ’54. In July [...]
