George William Bryant, a lifelong educator, veteran, and dedicated community leader, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025 at the age of 93. Born at Jones Memorial Hospital on July 29, 1932, George grew up in Grass Valley, where he attended local schools and graduated from Grass Valley High School in 1950.After graduation, George pursued [...]
Halona "Jordi" RudeJanet Windz, PhD, FNP 11/20/1952 - 08/16/2025Janet Windz, PhD, FNP, passed away on August 16th, 2025 as did her loving spouse Debbie Denise. Jan was an amazing mother, grandmother, and medical professional. She was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren and always supported their dreams and aspirations. Jan was born on November [...]
8/20/1937-8/25/2025Connie Jean Wilkins Thomas Colley was born in Cooter, Missouri on August 20, 1937 to Verna and Ernest Everett Wilkins. She died in Grass Valley, California, after an extended period of health decline, on August 25, 2025, at the age of 88.Connie spent her childhood years in the Missouri boot-heel, growing up in a large, [...]
10/29/1928 – 8/27/2025Donald Leslie Bradford was born October 29, 1928 in Seney, MI. When Don was six years old, the family moved to California to the Blue Lakes area of Lake County, where they resided in an old stagecoach stop. At a young age he worked harvesting seasonal produce, he also hunted and fished for [...]
June 6, 1950-August 1, 2025Mark Monroe Fenicle was born June 6, 1950, in Denver, Colorado to George and Shirley Fenicle. He was the first child of the young couple that had just started their life journey together. With his bright red hair and sparkling blue eyes, he made the promise of a wonderful start for [...]
March 7, 1946 – August 15, 2025Carol Jo Brown was born March 7, 1946 in Chicago, Il.Carol passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025 at home in Grass Valley surrounded by family at the age of 79.She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Mariam Pollack and survived by her Son Sam (Miranda); [...]
August 16, 1953 – July 26, 2025Randy Blakemore, 71, of Grass Valley, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Berkeley, Ca, to Edward and Arla Blakemore, Randy grew up in Sacramento and attended high school in Davis, where he was a member of the dive team.An adventurer and outdoorsman, Randy [...]
Danny Cordova, age 57, passed away peacefully at his home on August 24th, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones.Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, September 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hooper & Weaver Mortuary, 459 Hollow Way, Nevada City. A Rosary will be recited at 9:45 a.m. with [...]
June 20, 1927 – August 18, 2025Gloria LaVerne Polich 98, passed away August 18, 2025. Per her wishes, only private services will be held.Gloria was born in San Francisco, CA to Rudolph and Alice Fassler. She attended public schools, graduating from Commerce High School in San Francisco. Upon graduation Gloria worked in the insurance business [...]
September 14, 1946 – August 13, 2025Ned Finkelstein was born on September 14, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA and passed away on August 13, 2025 at home in Grass Valley with wife Darlene Mick.Ned graduated from Northeast High School in Philadelphia and joined the US Navy in 1965. He served two tours to Viet Nam and [...]
