William “Bill” Schaffer Jr., passed away on May 22, 2019 in Napa at The Queen of The Valley Hospital, after a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 3, 1951 in Wayne, N.J. to William and Louise (Lewis) Schaffer. Bill worked most of his life for Atlas Copco in the oil-free air compressor division, as a Nationwide Parts Manager in Fairfield N.J., then later in Napa, CA. If anyone needed their air compressor repaired or needed parts, Bill would be able to...

Alta Mae Christian passed peacefully at her home in Napa on September 1, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Alta was born July 2, 1941 to Emma and John Randol, hardworking folks who passed on to Alta an outstanding work ethic and unmatched character and integrity. Alta was a lifelong resident of Napa who grew up experiencing the change of the valley’s fabric. She picnicked at Con Dam, waterskied the newly filled Lake Berryessa, and cruised The Wright Spot, long before the...

Howard Zweier, MD, 71, passed away on the morning of July 21, 2019 at home with his wife and daughters by his side after waging a valiant two-year battle against pancreatic cancer. Howard was born on April 23,1948 to Rosaline and Paul Zweier in Brooklyn, New York. He spent most of his youth in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Eastmoor High School before attending college at Syracuse University. He earned his medical degree at State University of New York Downstate in Brooklyn and went on...

1956—2019 Charla passed away at home on Friday, August 23 after a hard fought 5 year battle with breast cancer. She was 63. Charla was born to parents Charles and Dorothie Slade on July 28, 1956, in Waco, Texas. After relocating to Wheatland, CA in 1963, Charla spent her entire youth in Wheatland and graduated from High School in 1974. Charla eventually relocated to Napa, CA during 1980 and worked in various administrative positions in the Winery Industry for 30 years. Charla was...

1968-2019 Catherine (Cathy) Dian Fisher died unexpectedly in Napa CA on June 22nd, 2019 at the young age of 50. Cathy is survived by her parents, Len and Judy Fisher of Napa, CA. She is also survived by her sister Elizabeth Burdick (Buzzie) and her husband Paul Burdick of Sacramento CA., as well as her nephews Christopher and Matthew Burdick of Sacramento CA and her uncle Jim Jenifer of Monterey and many cousins. Last but not least Cathy leaves behind her beloved cat Pepper. She was...

1935—2019 Marilyn Jean “Bib” Nelson Williams died peacefully in her home in Napa California on August 15, 2019, she was 84. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by family and friends. Marilyn was born in Eagle Butte, South Dakota and moved with her family, at a young age, to Adin, California to grow wheat. She went to college at PUC in Angwin where she met Norman Williams, they married in June of 1958. Marilyn and Norman had five sons. Marilyn spent her career as...

937—2019 Jerre J. Sears died peacefully at home with family by his side on August 21st, 2019. Jerre was born June 20, 1937 on Father’s Day in Astoria, Oregon. He spent his youth in Delight Valley where he attended a one-room schoolhouse. His family later moved to town, and he graduated from high school in Cottage Grove. He spent his time after school and during summers working at the building supply owned by his father and grandfather. After graduating from the University of...

Gladys Marie Radecke June 13, 1930 - August 2, 2019 Napa   Gladys Radecke passed away peacefully at her home on the afternoon of August 2nd with the love of her family. Gladys was 89 years old. Gladys will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 67 years, Brian Radecke (deceased) and her children; Jeannine (Rich) Nassab, Bob (Linda) Radecke, John Radecke, Julie (John) Murphy, Kathleen Radecke, and her grandchildren; Jennifer (Ian) Radecke-Noble, Zachary (Katlin) Radecke, Nick...

Rosemarie “Rosie” Gardner passed away peacefully in Napa on September 9, 2019 at the age of 80.   Rosie was born in Crailsheim, Germany, on March 12, 1939, and in her younger years endured the hardships of World War II, where she also discovered the kindness of the American soldiers who introduced her to delicacies such as oranges and chewing gum. Later, she earned a certification in home economics, which she put to good use taking care of her family, friends and...

1925—2019 Donald King Montez, 94, passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2019 in St. Helena, CA after a short illness. Donald Montez was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1925. At a young age he moved to Iowa with his mother and stepfather. He attended Franklin High School, graduating in 1943. After High School he worked as a Window Designer for Marshall Fields in Chicago, IL. He spent two years in the Navy prior to graduating from Antioch College in Ohio with a degree in Mechanical...