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Margaret McKeon

Margaret McKeon, 76, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 21 in Carmel with her loving husband Sandy by her side to the end.

July 25, 2012 | | Obituaries

John C. Mercurio, Sr.

John C. Mercurio, Sr., 77, died Wednesday, July 18 at Oak Valley Care Center after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

July 25, 2012 | | Obituaries

Josephine Kelsay

Josephine Kelsay, 95, a resident of Stanislaus County for 88 years, passed away on Sunday, July 15 at her home in Oakdale surrounded by her loving family.

July 18, 2012 | | Obituaries

R.L. "Pete" Ball, 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. He was born Jan. 6, 1925 at Hydro to Eunice Walden Ball and Ed Ball. He moved to Oakdale, CA in 1942 and lived out his life there. He loved listening to sports on radio, especially baseball; radio also afforded him an opportunity to worship the Lord. Pete came to the Lord through Billy Graham's radio ministry. He also enjoyed and made many friends ...

July 18, 2012 | | Obituaries

Deborah Suzanne ‘Debi’ Stone

Deborah Suzanne 'Debi' Stone, 50, died Thursday, June 21. She was born in Long Beach and lived in various locations in California before moving to Phoenix, Ariz. where she attended Corona del Sol High School. Mrs. Stone and her husband moved to Oakdale in 1988. After 15 years in Oakdale, they returned to Tempe, Ariz. to be closer to her husband's family, especially his parents, Fred and Phyllis Stone. She has left a lasting legacy ...

July 11, 2012 | | Obituaries

Wylda Pauline Wiley

Wylda Pauline Wiley, 87, died Wednesday, July 4 in Oakdale. She was born in Ventura. Ms. Wiley lived in Oakdale and attended Oak Valley Community Church. She is survived by her siblings, Don (Louise) Hanna of Yuba City, Travis (Margarit) Hanna of Ft. Worth, Texas; five sister-in-laws; five brother-in-laws; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Wiley. A service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July ...

July 11, 2012 | | Obituaries

Kimberly Stogdell

Oakdale High School counselor Kimberly Stogdell, 52, died Sunday, July 1 at home after a short battle with cancer.

July 11, 2012 | | Obituaries

Rick Lee McCormack

Rick Lee McCormack, 52, died Monday, June 25 in Oakdale. He was born May 28, 1960 in Walla Walla, Wash. and was a longtime resident of Oakdale. Mr. McCormack worked at United Airlines in San Francisco as a sheet metal mechanic for 24 years. He was a beloved husband, father, and "papa." He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Linda (Kuppens) McCormack; daughter, Crystal (Chris) Richter; son, ...

July 11, 2012 | | Obituaries

Debra Repayo

Debra Repayo, 59, died Tuesday, July 3 after a long illness. She was born in Oakdale to Lumin and Gloria Repayo and lived most of her life in Stanislaus County. After graduating from Oakdale High School with the class of 1971, she joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Maryland and Florida. She remained in active service until her honorary discharge in 1976. Ms. Repayo then returned to Oakdale and held various jobs ...

July 11, 2012 | | Obituaries

June Irene Crosby

June was born to Frank and Ruth Andreatta on June 22, 1919 in Roseburg, Oregon, 92 years ago.

July 11, 2012 | | Obituaries

Helen Berniece Fitzpatrick

Helen Berniece Fitzpatrick, 89, died Wednesday, June 20 after a long battle with heart disease.

June 27, 2012 | | Obituaries

Gary Knox

Gary Knox, 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 19 in Modesto. He was born on June 16, 1945 in Oakdale. Mr. Knox grew up in Escalon all his life. He graduated from Escalon High School in 1963, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an avid carpenter and loved to build masterpieces in his garage. He loved to go camping with his family, and in his younger years, he enjoyed dirt bike ...

June 27, 2012 | | Obituaries

Winifred ‘Winnie’ McBroom Stone

Winifred 'Winnie' McBroom Stone, 96, died peacefully Tuesday, June 19 on her llama ranch in Jamestown.

June 27, 2012 | | Obituaries

Fidela T. Valverde

Fidela T. Valverde, 52, died Sunday, June 17 after a battle with cancer. Ms. Valverde was handicapped most of her life; her mother was her caregiver. She had a great heart and will be missed. She is survived by her mother, Eva Valverde; sisters, Vencey (Bill) Erb, Connie (Danny) Rich, Florence (Ed) Trapp; brothers, David Valverde, Felix (Denise) Valverde, Jr.; and many nieces and nephews and their children. She was preceded in death by her ...

June 20, 2012 | | Obituaries