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Michael (Mike) Scott 1939 - 2019 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/25/2019 12:45 PM
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Spokane WA...Michael (Mike) Scott passed away on February 14, 2019, in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by loved ones. Mike had a big, kind heart and made friends everywhere he went. He will be missed by all who knew him. Mike was born on March 7, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, and was the youngest child of Wilfred Scott and Mildred (Gorrell) Scott, and had an older sister, Shirley (Scott) Beebe. Their family moved to California when he was five years old. He excelled in woodshop and played both football and basketball in high school. After graduating from Portola High School, Mike continued his education at Chico State University. He joined the Army for 3 years and served in Korea after the war, and then returned to college and graduated from San Jose State University in 1965.
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(Updated) 22 Year Old Nelson A. Valdez from Lodi Lost His Life in New Priest Grade Collision |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/20/2019 09:21 AM
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Groveland, CA...On 02-19-2019 at approximately 1441 hours, CHP Officers were notified by a citizen of a possible vehicle over the side of State Route 120, east of Grizzly Creek. CHP Officers arrived in the area, and after an extensive search, located a 2003 Honda Accord, approximately 200 feet down the embankment. The Honda had suffered major collision damage. The vehicle was registered to a reported missing person out of the city of Lodi. While continuing to search the area, CHP Officers located the body of a deceased male nearby. The identity of the deceased male has not been confirmed. The collision is still under investigation and it appears that the seatbelt as not worn. The identity is pending confirmation and notifications. (Update)...Nelson A. Valdez the registered owner of the vehicle was reported missing on January 24. A local Groveland resident out on a hike, saw what he believed was a car down the embankment. Using binoculars, he noticed the vehicle was a newer model and notified CHP. It is unknown when the collision occurred.
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Marshall Lloyd Dragomanovich July 28, 1937 - January 27, 2019 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/20/2019 09:32 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Marshall Lloyd Dragomanovich born July 28, 1937 and passed away January 27, 2019 at the age of 82 peacefully in his home. Marshall was born in Stockton CA and resided in San Andreas for the majority of his life. Marshall attended Calaveras High School where he was a star varsity football player, scoring 128 points in his senior year. Marshall then attended UOP in Stockton as a football player and met his wife Sandra at an A&W where she was a car hop. Marshall married Sandra in September of 1957 and soon moved to San Andreas. In 1958 they welcomed their first son, Glenn Lloyd to the family. In 1959 they announced the birth of their second son, Robert Marshall.
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Traffic Update....Vehicle Recovery Underway for Fatality on New Priest Grade |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/19/2019 06:15 PM
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Groveland, CA...Traffic Update....Vehicle Recovery Underway for Fatality on New Priest Grade
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Vehicles vs Pedestrian Collision on Hwy 108 Takes Life of Sonora Woman |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/17/2019 02:51 PM
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Sonora, CA...21 year old Sonora resident, Timothy Hollis, was traveling eastbound SR-108 east of Stockton Road at approximately 50 mph, in a 2016 Chyrsler 200. 28 year old Chinese Camp resident, Glenn Gray, was traveling westbound SR-108 east of Stockton Road at approximately 50 mph, in a 2018 Ford F-350. A 36 year old female pedestrian from Sonora was on the south shoulder of SR-108. The pedestrian ran from the shoulder into the eastbound lane in an attempt to cross SR-108.
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Robert J. “Bob” Geiszler 1935 - 2019 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/13/2019 02:30 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Robert J. “Bob” Geiszler, a long-time resident of San Andreas, died peacefully January 27, 2019 with his family by his side. He was 83-years-old. Born February 28, 1935 to Johanna and Ted Geiszler near Ashley, North Dakota, the family moved to Lodi, CA when Bob was 6-years-old. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1953 and attended Wartburg College in Waverly, IA where he met his sweetheart and future wife, Marjie. After college graduation in 1957, Bob volunteered and served two years in the U.S. Army. He married Marjorie Clark in Ripon, WI in 1959. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 31st.
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William Warren Schmiett Nov. 24, 1952 – Dec. 11, 2018, Bill's Party is Feb. 9 at Noon |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/08/2019 12:46 PM
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Mountain Ranch, CA...William Warren Schmiett Born Nov. 24, 1952—died Dec. 11, 2018. Bill made 66 trips around the sun. A native Californian, Bill was born in Griffith Park in Los Angeles County, and later moved as a young child with his family to Sunnyvale, CA. Bill spent most of his adult life in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Calaveras County. He and his wife moved full time to Mountain Ranch in 2001, were burnt out during the Butte Fire in 2015, and relocated to Mokelumne Hill in 2017. After travelling to Mexico over several years, Bill became enamored with the Mexican people and culture, as well as becoming fluent in Spanish. Bill was creating a lovely retreat home for himself and his wife in El Pescadero, BCS Mexico.
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Steve Burg 1938 - 2019 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/30/2019 04:46 PM
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Murphys, CA...Steve Burg of Murphys, passed away at the age of 81 on January 25, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sue, daughter, Shari Hawkins, son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Cynthia Burg, 4-grandchildren, and 2-great-grandchildren. Steve was born and raised in New England, graduating from high school in 1955 and going on to attend Boston University where he studied business. Steve built a professional career that included work in commercial real estate and financial investment consulting. In his retirement years, after settling in the Sierra foothills, Steve volunteered as a docent and ultimately attained a job at Big Trees State Park, a place he coveted dearly.
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Deceased Identified as Matthew Dale Bryan of Sonora...Foul Play Not Suspected |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/29/2019 09:48 AM
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Sonora, CA...From TCSO..."The man found deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Matthew Dale Bryan of Sonora. Matthew was reported missing by his family on December 10, 2018. Cause of death is pending as an autopsy is being conducted but foul play is not suspected at this time. We send out sincerest condolences to Matthew’s family and friends."
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Doris Anna Porovich 1924 - 2019 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/28/2019 01:19 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...Doris Anna Porovich, 94, of Angels Camp, passed away on January 23, 2019, in Sonora, California, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on December 14, 1924, to Thomas and Belle Ann Sleeman of Jamestown, California. Surviving are her children, Gary Porovich (Siri) of Eureka, Nevada, and David Porovich (Laura) of Jamestown; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives in Calaveras County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris Porovich, and her daughter, Donna McGeorge.
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