obituaries

Feb 4, 2025

Keith Crosley passed away on February 4th, at the age of 96. He was born in Mason City, Nebraska, and was a resident of Pittsburg, California, for 78 years.

He retired from Pacific Bell in 1982, where he had worked since he was 18 years old. He then volunteered by installing Lifeline for the elderly. He was...

Jan 30, 2025

Mrs. Joyce Mattox, 81, died surrounded by Her Children on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Joyce was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 29th, 1943, to the lates Lawrence Gray Sr. & Janey L. Barnett (Gray).  After completing High School, she married her 1st Husband which later produced (1) Child "Kevin"

Upon her Divorce, she moved to...

Jan 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Terry Watkins on January 27, 2025, at the age of 80. Terry was born on October 2, 1944 in Richmond, CA, to Ralph and Ernestine Watkins and grew up in Pittsburg, where he spent countless days at his home away from home, the Pittsburg Boys Club....

Jan 26, 2025

"Josie" was raised in Antioch, Ca. with four sisters (Marceline, "Libby", Mary, and Carmen) and one brother, Joe. She married Salvatore J. Billeci in 1942 and enjoyed 51 years together   before he passed away. They raised five children (Peter (Pam), James, Jennifer, Jeff (Terri),and Mark (Pam) in Pittsburg. She was a grandmother to Traci Walker (Mike), Todd (Jennifer), Jessica...

Jan 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara and Harry Dillon

Barbara and Harry Dillon, devoted high school sweethearts whose love story spanned more than 72 years, passed away just four days apart, reflecting the unbreakable bond they shared in life and now in eternity. Their incredible journey together was marked by unwavering love, faith, and dedication to their family....

Jan 25, 2025

Born in Raymond, WA to the parents of John and Dorothy Easton, along with his 2 sisters Joanne and Marsha. After serving in the Vietnam War as an AirFrame mechanic working on helicopters, he moved to the bay area  continuing his mechanical career. With his love and compassion for music he started his own band "Spare Change" for the...

Jan 25, 2025

Gary Anthony Clontz passed away on January 25, 2025, of natural causes in his home in Pittsburg.  He was 74 yrs old. Gary is survived by his adopted daughter Katie Clontz, his brothers Paul Clontz of Austin, TX and Alan Clontz of Concord, Ca. and sister, Linda Kohal of Pittsburg, Ca. Gary is also survived by his stepfamily Luisa...

Jan 23, 2025

Bettye Jane Allen, age 87, died peacefully at home on January 23, 2025.  Bettye was born in Mims, Florida on April 17, 1937, to the late Mary "Willie" Allen Felton and the late Horace Allen. She attended Mims Colored Elementary School. After finishing high school Bettye moved to Tampa, Florida where she met the late William James Allen. They...

Jan 19, 2025

Randall ("Randy") Mark Gutierrez passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on January 19, 2025, at the age of 65.

Randy was born on May 21, 1959, in Pittsburg, California, to Richard and Lucie Gutierrez. The youngest of four children, he was a determined and hardworking individual from an early age, always striving to support...

Jan 17, 2025

Collette Jarrel Hamilton was born on April 24 1970 in Pittsburg Ca to Dorothy Goodlow Bernard and the late Allen Haygood. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age & was baptized at First Baptist Church in Pittsburg Ca .she received her education through the Pittsburg Unified School District.

In 1988 Collette...

Jan 15, 2025

Our hearts are broken in sharing the passing of Joe Coniglio beloved husband to Sue Coniglio for 42 beautiful years. He passed at home with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren sharing his last days together.

He was born in Isola Delle Femmine and arrived in Pittsburg California in 1965 at 11 years old where everyone in...

Jan 15, 2025

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00am with a chapel blessing at 11:30am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch.

Jan 15, 2025

Ernesto "Ernie" Grijalva, a lifelog resident of Pittsburg, CA passed away on January 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 66 years old.

Ernie loved his hometown and spent his life building lasting friendships within the community. He was known for his warmth, loyalty, and generous spirit. Ernie took great pride in his...

Jan 11, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Edmund Carrillo Aguba, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on November 19, 1976, in Walnut Creek, California, Edmund grew up in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1995. A passionate sports enthusiast, he was a devoted fan of the Los Angeles...

Jan 10, 2025

Catherine Marie Quesada born February 13, 1938, passed away peacefully with family at her home in Oakley, CA on January 10, 2025, at the age of86.

Catherine was born in Pueblo, Colorado on February 13, 1938. In 1947 her family moved to Chandler AZ, Santa Ana and Brentwood, CA then in 1948 her family settled in Bella...

Jan 6, 2025

The Lord gently guided Joann Home surrounded by her devoted family. A lifelong resident of Pittsburg, Ca., she was deeply loved by all who were blessed with her friendship.

She shared many wonderful stories of her early years in Pittsburg. Her fondest memories were of growing up downtown on East 12th Street. Strolling with her parents and...

Jan 5, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beloved brother Carlos Jesús Urbina. Born on June 21, 1970, he grew up in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1988. Carlos is preceded in death by his parents Bertha Rodriguez Urbina and Felix Urbina. He is survived by his sister Judy Price and...

Jan 4, 2025

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 2:00 to 6:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral services Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 11:00am Greater Mc Glothen Memorial Temple.

Jan 2, 2025

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 10:00am with a funeral service at 11:00am at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch.

Dec 30, 2024

William James Allen, fondly known as June, was born October 17, 1932, in Tampa, FL to the late Anna and Willie Allen. He enjoyed nearly 70 years of marriage to the late Bettye Jane Allen. He graduated from St. Benedict Moor Catholic School in Tampa. He attended Middleton Senior High School in Tampa, then enlisted in the U.S. Army,...