Sierraville’s respected timber faller, Willy Diltz, passes at 69; celebration of life on March 8.

Louis Edward Elder, beloved Downieville community member and miner, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2025.

Daniel W. Nelson, Navy veteran and beloved family man, passes away in Grass Valley, California.

Ronald Lewis Morgan, 74, of Reno, NV, passed away due to cardiopulmonary arrest, leaving a legacy of family, service, and cribbage.

Paul Bianco, a remarkable adventurer and entrepreneur, leaves a legacy of bold living and community impact in Graeagle, California.

Thomas “Bud” Michel DeGrio, a respected miner and Vietnam veteran, passed away surrounded by family in Sonora, CA.

Leonard Victor Berardi, a man of many talents and passions, passed away surrounded by his beloved family.

Marlene Nelson, active community member of Graeagle, California, passed away leaving behind family and great-grandkids.

Kevel Gutman, a dedicated community member and world traveler from Downieville, has passed away.

Helen Roberti, a lifelong Sierra Valley resident and dedicated community servant, passed away peacefully at 89.

Andrew Ponta, Jr, a Downieville native, Navy officer, and Aerojet employee, is remembered for his love of family and hometown.

Mary DeSanctis, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, at the age of 99.

Paula passed peacefully on December 18, 2023, at Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee.

Lawrence “Larry” Richard Allen died peacefully at his home on April 5th, 2024, at the age of 71.

James Andrew Taylor Jr. (Jim), affectionately known on the Columbia River as Captain Jack, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 98.