Obituaries

Joseph Durkin

Joseph Patrick Durkin passed away on Friday January 13, 2023 at home surrounded by family.He was born, a son of a coal miner, in Old Forge, PA to Martin Durkin and Ann (nee) Flynn on July 14, 1921. He was 101 years old.He arrived in Grass Valley in January of 1940 with his mother and [...]

2023-01-30T20:37:17+00:00

Anna Bennallack

Anna Marie Nielsen BennallackApril 28, 1957 - January 7, 2023A Celebration of Life for Anna Marie Nielsen Bennallack will be held on Saturday, February 4, at 10:30 a.m. at Hooper & Weaver Mortuary, 459 Hollow Way, Nevada City. Anna is survived by her husband Dennis and sons Michael and Shawn. She’s preceded in death by [...]

2023-01-24T18:24:50+00:00

Sheila Blecksmith

On December 26, 2022, Sheila Marlene Blecksmith, age 84, in the presence of her loving family, ended her pilgrim days on earth and entered into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ. A longtime resident of Nevada City, CA, she was a very active member of Calvary Bible Church, Grass Valley since 1969, singing in [...]

2023-01-24T18:22:47+00:00

Rickey Frazer

Rickey Glenn Frazer passed away on December 30, 2022 at home. He was 65 years old. A Celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Camptonville Cemetery. A potluck reception will follow at the Camptonville Community Center.Rick was born February 8, 1957 to Ann and Richard [...]

2023-01-24T18:17:35+00:00

Virginia Morrish

Virginia Morrish went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in Susanville, California at the age of 91. She was born in Lennox, California on February 4, 1931, to Leroy and Thelma Armstrong. She is survived by two sons, Jeff (Susie) Morrish and Ken (Peggy) Morrish, two daughters, Phyllis (Larry) Click [...]

2023-01-24T18:14:35+00:00

Christopher Bishop

Christopher Alan Bishop passed away on December 20, 2022 at age 57 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Chris was born on June 1, 1965 in Grass Valley, California to Brian and Carol Bishop. A fifth generation native of Nevada County, Chris graduated from Nevada Union High School in 1983 and attended Sierra College [...]

2023-01-24T18:12:06+00:00

Annette Geare

Annette Penney Geare, long-time resident of Nevada County, passed away suddenly at home on January 4, 2023 at age 71. The daughter of Olinquid Clarence Penney and Narvell Lynelia Turner, Annette was born on October 17, 1951, in Oakland, California. She spent her childhood surrounded by her many sisters and a brother. She graduated from [...]

2023-01-24T18:07:51+00:00

Gino Del Chiaro

Gino Mario Del Chiaro passed away on January 6, 2023, closely following the passing of his wife of 52 years, Renee Del Chiaro. Throughout his 82 years, Gino was larger than life with a big head of curly hair and an even bigger voice. He loved sports, hunting, and reading, as well as good wine [...]

2023-01-16T16:10:42+00:00
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