He was a high school wrestler. She was a college track athlete. On an ordinary day in 1994, they met at their local gym and began an extraordinary journey that would last more than 30 years. That excellent adventure came to its sad end on March 8 when John Albert Carman, taking a break from Julie (Jules) Anna Carman’s bedside in hospice care, died suddenly from a heart attack. Jules succumbed to...

Susan "Sue" Chance, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2025, following a stroke. She was born Susan Halsey in Davenham, Cheshire, United Kingdom. When Sue was only 13-years old, her mother tragically died. This left her responsible for assisting her father to help manage the family, which included her 8-year old brother and her older brother's baby. ...

Christopher Scott Cowger, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in his hometown of Palo Alto, California on February 4th, 2025 at the age of 74. He was born on June 30, 1950, in Palo Alto and remained a proud lifelong resident of the community. Chris was the devoted husband of Mary Cowger, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership. Together, they raised two ...

Hans de Lannoy - A Life of Inspiration Hans (Henri) Louis de Lannoy, the legendary California High School basketball coach and beloved mentor who touched countless lives across multiple generations and schools, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his San Ramon home. He was 72. Hans (Henri) Louis de Lannoy was born on July 17, 1952, in The Hague, the Netherlands, to Ferdinand George...

In Loving Memory of Lovey Del Sarto Rolla “Lovey” Del Sarto, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, loyal friend, and lover of all things furry and free-spirited, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025. Born with a heart of gold, Lovey found joy in life’s simplest and most beautiful moments — walking on the beach, watching horses run, time spent in her yard, sharing laughter arou...

In Loving Memory of Gerald Charles Down - 1933 – 2025 It is with deep love and admiration that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather Gerald Charles Down (Jerry), who passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Born in Berkeley, California, Jerry grew up in Montclair and began his journey as a spirited young paper boy, already demonstrating th...

Computer scientist, engineer, Renaissance man, husband, father, and grandfather, Oscar Firschein passed away on March 5 at the age of 97. Son of a printer in Brooklyn, NY, he pioneered research in the early field of artificial intelligence. Along with the founders of AI, he had influence in the development of key AI technologies, such as the ability of satellites to recognize images from space, au...

Theda Firschein, gifted writer, librarian, wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted keeper of Yiddish and Jewish literary tradition, passed away on May 18, 2025, at the age of 93. An immensely kind and intelligent woman of quick wit, she loved her husband and best friend, Oscar; revered her grandchildren, Jenny, Ava, and Ariel; and found great strength in her children Joseph and Ben, and daughters-...

Dan Flahavan, beloved husband of Christy and father of Haley and Tenley, passed away on April 13th at the age of 56.  Dan lived a life marked by purpose, passion, and deep connection with those around him.  His warm presence and magical laugh illuminated every space he entered.  Born and raised in the Bay Area, Dan’s passion for helping others was evident in all facets of his life.  Dan...

Roger Justice Fleischmann September 23, 1934 – March 5, 2025 Roger Justice Fleischmann, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, accomplished attorney, and passionate golfer, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 in Portola Valley, California, at the age of 90. Born on September 23, 1934 in Buffalo, New York, Roger grew up on the East Coast before settling in Palo Alto with his paren...

David Lawrence (Larry) Gershon, 77. Passed away on March 19th, 2025 in Palo Alto, California. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and Navy veteran. Larry lived a life marked by service, love for family, and a deep commitment to supporting others. Born on December 6, 1947 in Stillwater Oklahoma, Larry was the son of Morris and Maurice Gershon. He attended Stillwater High Schoo...

In Loving Memory of Thomas Milton Gooding October 8, 1936 – May 10, 2025 Thomas Milton Gooding was born on October 8, 1936, in Fresno, California, to Margaret Gast Gooding and Milton Anthony Gooding. Not long after Tom was born, the family moved to Redwood City, California, where he and his older brother George—who preceded him in death—grew up. Tom attended Mt. Carmel Elementar...

Beth Grossman was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, to Stephanie and Herbert Grossman. She grew up in a variety of places, moving to Washington, D.C., then to Sudbury, MA (the namesake of her childhood cat), and finally, to Palo Alto in the second grade. She attended Palo Alto High School, where she was involved in El Al BBG. After graduating high school, Beth went to Williams College where she s...

A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and long-time resident of Palo Alto, California, Lelia “Terry” Morrow Guice was surrounded by loved ones when she passed away on February 8, 2025, in Austin, Texas - a place that she called home in recent years so that she could be close to her devoted daughter, Elizabeth. Born on January 27, 1946, Terry was the oldest child of Lelia Terry Morrow and D...

Robert B. Harrington (Bob) of Palo Alto, CA, died, at Stanford Hospital on June 8, 2025 after a short illness. He was 84 years old. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margie, and by his children: Melissa Whiting (Jill French), Steven Harrington, David Harrington, Elizabeth (Kris) Kristofferson, by his grandchildren Griffin Whiting, and Drea Gomes (Eric). Lauren Whiting (Jonelle), Mitchell an...

Alice (Katie) Kittrell Harris died February 11, 2025, at her home in Berkeley, California, from a rare pancreatic cancer. Born in 1969 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Joseph Harris and Nancy Flowers, she grew up in Palo Alto, California, where she attended Castilleja School. She graduated from Oberlin College and received her Ph.D. in history from Johns Hopkins University. A professor of histor...

Paul Pei-Jen Hau led a remarkable life. Books have been written about his background and his art. Paul Hau (Hou Beiren), artist, diplomat, scholar, author and teacher, passed away at age 108 in his Los Altos home on May 20, 2025. Paul was born in Haicheng, Liaoning Province, China in 1917, moved to Hong Kong in 1949 and came to California in 1956 with his family. After attending college in...

Derek Lancaster Hine passed away near his home in Portola Valley, California, after a long battle with dementia and multiple myeloma. Born in 1935 to Joseph Lancaster Hine and Lilian Amy Ault, Derek was a proud “Coventry kid.” One of six siblings, his early years were shaped by World War II. Separated from his family, he was evacuated to Shipston in the Cotswolds for two years. Rejoining hi...

Judith Gray Holcomb, O.D., of Union City, California and Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on March 2nd following a long battle with breast cancer. She was the loving wife of the late Richard John Pope and the daughter of the late Chester H. and Alma L. (Rankin) Gray. Born in Taunton, MA, Judy was raised in Newport, RI, was a 1964 graduate of Rogers High School and a 1968 graduate of Salve Regin...