Obituaries
Martina Phyllis Bedar (Myrna Phyllis Heller) was born on October 11, 1945, and died on October 10, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, counselor, and friend. She passed away peacefully, holding the hand of her husband, on the day before her 80th birthday. Martina possessed a warm smile, a quick laugh, and an eager helping hand. She was an excellent listener, who cared genuinely and could offer understanding support and guidance. She was passionate about her work as a counselor and teacher, her family, providing opportunities for others, and supporting groups which served people in (more…)
Theodore Joseph Mazzone was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 24, 1958, the son of Anthony & Theresa Mazzone. Ted lived in the bucolic suburb of Walton Hills, with brothers Tom & Terry. His Aunt Virg, Uncle Joe and cousins Dee and Joe lived right across the street. Many hours were spent playing ball in the large grassy yards or exploring down by the creek. In winter they often would sled down the backyard hill and would end up in the usually frozen creek. Ted was a member of the Bedford High School marching band and took Spanish throughout high (more…)
July 16, 1951 – September 18, 2026 Larry died on September 18, 2026, in San Francisco, California. He was 75. Born on July 16, 1951, Larry lived a life marked by energy, humor, music, a deep engagement with the world around him, and love for his family and community of neighbors in Corte Madera. He is survived by his wife, Helen Maniates; his daughters, Zoe Garvin (Sal Rivas) and Lia Garvin (Wes Sularz); his granddaughters, Maya and Eleni; his sister, Bonnie Garvin (Jim Lafferty); and his dog, Penny. A green burial will be held at Fernwood Cemetery in Mill Valley, California, at (more…)
COOKE, Carolyn, Age 79, of Mill Valley, CA, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on August 20, 2026. She was born September 6, 1946, in Vicco, KY to the late Nathaniel and Louise Combs. Carolyn was a devoted mother and grandmother and a cherished member of the Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church for over 40 years. She was known for her dedication to her family and her commitment to serving those less fortunate, retiring from the federal government after 37 years of service. Preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Combs; sister, Emma Hankins, and sister, Gloria Rucker. (more…)
Norman Allen Spencer passed away peacefully at his home in Tiburon, California, on July 20, 2026, at the age of 83. While his family grieves his loss, they celebrate a life that was rich in love, friendship, and purpose. Born on August 5, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, to Henry Norman Spencer and Mary Elva Dillingham Spencer, Norm grew up in the Pacific Northwest. He graduated from Roosevelt High School before earning his degree from the University of Washington in 1964. In 1968, Norm met Sally Kolthoff in San Francisco, where they married in 1974 before moving to Tiburon in 1975. (more…)
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public Policy Joel Aberbach, age 86, of Walnut Creek, California, and formerly of Los Angeles, Ann Arbor, Michigan and New York, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was the husband of Joan (Gross) Aberbach, with whom he shared sixty-four years of marriage. Born in Queens, New York, Joel was the son of the late Isidore and Miriam (Meltzer) Aberbach. A product of New York City’s public schools, Joel was a graduate of Cornell University and earned a doctorate in political science from (more…)
