Obituaries

Feb 11, 2024

Arthur Allen Casale, affectionately known as Arty touched the lives of many with his career and vibrant personality. Born in San Diego, CA, on December 8th, 1954, Arty's journey was marked by a deep passion for various pursuits.

Arty's educational path led him through Hearst Elementary, Lewis Middle School, and culminated with his graduation from Patrick Henry High School in the...

Feb 11, 2024

It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Edward Peter Kovalak, a cherished husband, revered veteran, and beloved friend. Ed is survived by his siblings, Kathleen Marie (Kovalak) Beer of Harrisburg, Virginia and David John Kovalak of Macomb, Michigan, and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Detroit, Ed was a proud son of the city,...

Feb 7, 2024

Jeremy Benjamin Lapetoda, affectionately known as "Jerm", passed away in San Diego, CA, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and compassion. Born in Gridley, CA, Jeremy's journey on this earth began on September 23, 1983. His light shone brightly until his peaceful passing on February 7, 2024.Jeremy's early years laid the foundation for the remarkable individual he became. He completed...

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Feb 1, 2024

Helen Eileen Creamer09/15/1937 - 06/07/2015William Joseph Creamer05/15/1932 - 02/01/2024Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting...

Feb 1, 2024

Born in East Orange, New Jersey, her family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, then to the Philadelphia suburbs when she was a young child. She attended the local schools, graduating from Springfield High School in 1961; and Pennsylvania State University in 1965, where she majored in Art History and joined Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She moved to California with her husband,...

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Larry Sharamitaro, beloved son, brother, uncle and godfather passed away peacefully at his home, Lakeside Manor in Lakeside, on January 30, 2024. He was born in San Diego on September 11, 1948, to Joseph and Anna Sharamitaro.. Larry's passing leaves a void in the hearts of his family and friends.

Larry was a loving and kind-hearted person who touched the lives...

Jan 28, 2024

James Michael McKisic received his doctorate in Particle Physics from Ohio State University in 1967, where he was in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Ohio Gamma chapter. He was also a long time member of the Lion’s Club in Fairfax, Virginia.

His professional memberships include the Acoustical Society of America, the American Institutes of Physics, and AGU (American Geophysical Union.)

He was...

Jan 27, 2024

Chris was born in Redwood City, California to Carl and Lillian Ostertag. As soon as she could talk, Chris became friends with everyone she met—setting the tone for the rest of her life.



After completing her degree in Education from SDSU, Chris began a teaching career that spanned more than 40 years—32 in a wheelchair. She taught business and modeled the...

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Joan Pietila (née Bremer) passed away on January 22, 2024 in San Diego, CA. Joan was born and raised in San Diego with her twin sister, Patty. Both vibrant entrepreneurs, Joan and Patty owned and operated Fogerty Services, a market research firm, for almost 40 years. Her career defined Joan, and she was proud of the organization and legacy she built.

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Jan 19, 2024

Michael Austin Green was born on February 4, 1964, the seventh child, to Barbara Ann Austin and John Murphy Green, now deceased, Mike was named after his maternal grandfather. For all Mike’s life until he moved to San Diego to attend SDSU, the Green’s lived in Temple City, California. One by one, about college age, the older siblings moved away....

Jan 19, 2024

Jennifer Tang DiNucci passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 19, 2024. Jennifer’s offical records state she was born on November 17, 1948, in Canton, China, but Jennifer’s mother could not remember her exact birth date. Late in life, Jennifer had some sort of reading which pinpointed her birthday closer to December 8, 1948, which she celebrated whith family...