Frances “Chookie” Ostertag
Jan 28, 2016
Frances Ostertag died peacefully on January 28th, 2016. Born December 10th, 1925, the youngest of 5 children to Rocco Russo and Rosalia Costanza, in Pittsburg, California. She loved her family and her Pittsburg! As a young woman, Frances worked at Klein's Department Store and later went to work at Camp Stoneman where she met her future husband Bill. They were...
Salvatore Troia
Jan 27, 2016
Salvatore Troia a former Pittsburg resident passed away in Antioch, on January 27, at the age of 101. Uncle Sal, as he was known to most, was a hard worker, and he was part of the construction crew that rebuilt Pearl Harbor after the December 7th, 1941 bombing. He also worked at his father's barber shop when he was young,...
Beverly Williamson Buffo
Jan 26, 2016
Our mother was born July 17, 1931, to Charles and Vada Williamson in Pittsburg, Ca, where she lived her entire life. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side, due to complications of Alzheimer's. Mom graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1949 and married the love of her life, Calvin Buffo in 1950. One week before dad left...
Michael Ramos
Jan 24, 2016
Michael Ramos passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Michael returned home to his wife Candy Ramos (deceased). Michael is the beloved father of Michael Ramos Jr., Milica Mallatt, Charlie Ramos and Edward Ramos. He was best friends with his grandchildren Candace & Joseph Jr. Mallatt, Naheyla, Evalena, and Suzette Ramos. Beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many people....
Salvatore Robert Suniga
Jan 22, 2016
Salvatore Suniga passed away on January 22, 2016 at 95 years old. He was a native and lifelong resident of Pittsburg. For 43 years, he worked as an Electrical Foreman for US Steel. He was married to Mary Lou Verduzco for 43 years. She passed away in 1984. In 1988 he then married Wanda Worrell for 20 years. She passed...
Mary Pepin
Jan 16, 2016
Mary Pepin, long time resident of the Bay Area passed away Saturday at the age of 94. She enjoyed crocheting and reading western books. She is survived by her son Frank Pepin and Darlene Funkner. She leaves behind 6 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her eldest son Bernie Fredericks. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 21,...
Josephine Rodriguez
Jan 15, 2016
Josefina Rodríguez passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 15, 2016 She was born in San Martin de Las Piramides, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfaro M. Rodriguez and her children Steve and Martha Rodríguez. She is survived by her son's Edmond, Chris, Ruben, and daughter Ruth and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Frances Marie Ferrante Thomas
Jan 13, 2016
Fran Thomas was born and raised in Pittsburg, Ca. In 1968 she married Jim Thomas also of Pittsburg. They moved to Walnut Creek in 1972 and raised a family. Fran spent many years as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. In 1994, Jim and Fran began an antique textile business. Fran was an avid movie lover and an amazing...
Henry "Hank" Solis
Jan 2, 2016
4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having...
Leonard Russo
Dec 21, 2015
Leonard passed away following a brave battle with cancer. His family was at his bed side. Leonard was born and raised in Pittsburg. He attended local schools, graduating from Pittsburg High. He worked as a machine operator at Fiberboard in Antioch, retiring in 1973. His hobbies were cooking, fishing, and gardening. He loved spending time with a group of childhood...
Margarita C. Solis
Dec 16, 2015
Margarita Carbajal (de) Solis, 79, a longtime resident of Pittsburg, CA, entered into everlasting life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband, Estanislao Solis, and children Lettie Solis and Henry Solis. and two grandsons whom she loved dearly, Eddie and Michael Carrillo, originally from Pittsburg and now residing...
Judy Josephsen
Dec 14, 2015
Judy Josephsen passed away December 14th after a brief fight with cancer. She is survived by her husband Richard, daughter Holly, sons: Bradley, Jacob, Adam, stepson and daughter Mike and Michelle and four grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and taking trips. A memorial service will be held on December 22, 2015 at 7:00pm at Grace Lutheran Church 195 Alvarado Ave.,...
Tommy Scola
Dec 12, 2015
Tom Scola was laid to rest earlier this week at the age of 71. He loved traveling to and talking about the history of Monterey, where he was born. Tom also loved music, dancing, old westerns and he loved to make others laugh. Tom is survived by his sons: Gueatonno, John, Dominic and Enrico also his granddaughter, Maria, along with...
Albert Teixeira
Dec 8, 2015
Albert Teixeira, Sr. passed away at peacefully in his home in Pittsburg, California on December 8, 2015 at the age of 95. Albert was born in in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on September 17, 1920. He served 20 years in the Air Force was stationed in Camp Stoneman, Pittsburg, where he met his wife, Rosie, in 1952. Albert worked for the...
Edith Marilyn Shipley
Dec 8, 2015
Edith went home to heaven on December 8, 2015. She was a 63 year resident of Pittsburg. She was a homemaker and raised four children. Edith later worked for In Home Support Services. She loved to decorate and her favorite time of the year was Christmas. She enjoyed baking and watching the cooking channel. Edith is survived by her children:...
Edith Vigil
Dec 7, 2015
Edith Vigil passed at John Muir Hospital in Concord on December 7, 2015 with complications after a fall. Edith grew up in Sulpher, Oklahoma and became a resident of Bay Point approximately 70 years. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Edith was preceded in death by her husband Eusebio (Pancho) Vigil, 11 siblings...
Jose L. Murillo
Dec 6, 2015
Visitation Monday, Dec 14, 2015 at 4:00pm with a vigil at 7:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Tuesday, Dec 15, 2015 at 10:00am at St. Peter Martyr Church. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Jaime De La O
Dec 3, 2015
Jaime De La O, passed away December 3, 2015 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Antioch with his family by his side. He was a lifelong resident of Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School class of 1983. For 25 years, Jaime worked for RAS Management. Jaime was a loving son, brother and uncle. He is survived by his mother Maria...
Mireya Ana Vasquez
Nov 30, 2015
Mireya Ana Vasquez was born November 20, 1997, in Antioch California. She grew into a beautiful woman with great promise and a bright future that was cut tragically short. She was compassionate, understanding and a loyal friend to those who came to know her. She had an incredible sense of humor and sharp wit. Able to make you laugh no...
Tommy Doherty
Nov 27, 2015
Tommy Doherty passed away on Nov. 27, 2015. Originally from Donegal, Ireland. He was the son of John and Maureen Doherty. He is survived by spouse, Maryanne and loving daughter Aishling; Along with his brothers, sister and many loving nieces and nephews and many other relatives. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 4:00pm with a vigil...
