John Allen O'shea
Cecilia Nell Geniella, 74, passed away February 7, 2023, at Adventist Health and Rideout Hospital.
She graduated from Sutter Union High School, with the class of 1966. She attended Heald Business College in Sacramento, and was a bookkeeper until her retirement.
She is survived by her son, Richard Geniella, Jr.; grandsons, Richie and Riley Geniella; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and inlaws, in the Yuba-sutter area.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Geniella; and her parents, Wayman and Wilma Webb.
No services will be held per her wishes. Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel.
Inderpal Singh Thiara was born December 2, 1988, in Yuba City, California. He passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2023.
Inderpal is survived by his parents, Bhajan and Jasbir Thiara and his sister Pindie Sahota.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Sadhu Singh and Niranjan Kaur Thiara and by his maternal grandparents Malkiat Singh and Jito Kaur Dhillon.
Inderpal was a Doctor of Pharmacy for the past 6 years and a farmer lifelong. He enjoyed the simple things in life. He was loved by many for his kind nature and will truly be missed.
Services will be held at Chapel of the Twin Cities, 715 Shasta Street, Yuba City, CA 95991 on February 11, 2023 at 11 am. Prayer services will follow at 1 pm at Tierra Buena Sikh Temple, 2468 Tierra Buena Road, Yuba City, CA.
John Allen O’shea, 92, of Yuba City, passed away on January 6, 2023. Born in Boston in 1930, his family moved to San Francisco when he was 5 years old where he spent his childhood hunting, fishing, and playing on the beach with his brother. John attended San Francisco City College before transferring to Chico State University where he met the love of his life, Cathilea Marnell Byer. He earned Bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Education and a Master’s degree in Administration. John served as president of the Lambda Chi fraternity, where he assumed a variety of leadership roles. John was a proud veteran of the air force. The most important event in John’s life was the marriage to Cathilea in 1955. They choose to settle and raise a family in Yuba City.
John served as an administrator and/or teacher at Robbins, Central Gaither, Park Avenue, and Bridge Street Schools for 30 years. Among his many accomplishments, he was especially proud of leading the development and institution of English as a second language programs and for his work to improve transportation services for handicapped students. John, always a sharp dresser, worked in men’s clothing to support himself through college and later at The Clothes’ Horse during summers and holidays.
Following his retirement from YCUSD, he served as a consultant, became a certified asbestos inspector, built a vacation house in Fort Bragg, grew the area’s best vine ripe tomatoes, which were sold at local produce markets and the stand on Stewart Road. John was an incredible craftsman and enjoyed a wide variety of hobbies, including cooking, stained glass, working on his MGB and his favorite, fly fishing.
Among his greatest joys, being an incredible grandfather to his four grandkids.
John was a deeply caring person, a loving and dedicated family man, father and grandfather. He will be missed by family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Cathilea and children, Lisa Ravazzolo, Kevin O’shea (Audrey), and Shaun O’shea, grandchildren, Harrison and Reilly Ravazzolo, John and Patrick O’shea.
As per John’s request a private ceremony will be held. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.
Barrie Leroy Hammond, Sam Overstreet, Jr., 82, a former resident 89, of Yuba City, California, of Yuba City, CA, passed away died peacefully on January suddenly on January 12, 22, 2023. 2023, at Adventist
Barrie was born June Health and Rideout 24, 1940, in Winthrop, Hospital. Born in Louisville, Maine, to Durward and Kentucky, he Lucille Hammond. Barrie spent his childhood in graduated from Winthrop the North East. High School in After graduating from 1958. He later earned a Burlington high school Bachelor’s Degree from in Vermont, Sam enlisted University of Nebraska in the Navy and and Masters in Public served on the destroyers Administration from of the USS Yellowstone, Golden Gate University. USS Chambers
Barrie enlisted in the and USS Miller as an Air Force in 1958, and Electronics Technician. retired as a 31 year career He was honorably discharged veteran. His first in 1956, and assignment was KI Sawyer, enlisted as a Reserve where he met and Commissioned Officer married Denise (Dennie) Corp of Engineers from Lee Bullock, a resident 1956 to 1964. Sam of Marquette, earned an Engineering Michigan. Together degree from University they built a life and of Vermont during this family traveling the time. In 1962, Sam married world with Barrie’s his first wife, various military assignments Josephine Labatore, and to Japan, Okinawa moved to California. and numerous In 1986, Sam met his locations in the US. current wife, Vicki
Barrie was a decorated Freelove, who had two Air Force Lt. Colonel boys from a previous receiving many illustrious marriage. Sam and medals and Vicki were very proud commendations. He of their Scottish heritage closed his career as a and they enjoyed mission planner for the traveling to the Scottish SR-71, retiring from games along the West Beale AFB in 1989. Coast and for a period
After retirement from of time, on the East the Air Force in 1989, Coast, with their Scottish Barrie dedicated 17 Clan Colquhoun. years to Interwest Sam was also a member Homes as a Construction of the Scottishamerican Superintendent. He Military Society, enjoyed the community Clan Colquhoun Society connections and friendships of the United he built during Kingdom, and Clan this second career. Macfarlane Society.
Barrie is preceded in Sam and Vicki loved death by his parents, their travels through Durward and Lucille Scotland and frequently Hammond; his wife, spoke of it. Another Denise Hammond (Bullock); highlight for them was and his sister, the eight years they Shirley Pike (Hammond). lived in Queensbury, New York in the early
He is survived by 2000s. They spoke of daughters, Kelly Jackson their great times with (Russ), and Michelle friends and neighbors Campbell (Quintin); and and new traditions they son, Alan Hammond made while living there. (Nancy); daughter of Sam also greatly enjoyed Kelly; Nicole Ron (David); fine Whiskey and sons of Michelle, his dogs he had over the Caden and Chase years (Cricket, Maggie, Campbell; and daughter and Molly). of Nancy, Sarah Sam is survived by (Dash); great-grandchildren his wife, Vicki Overstreet; include Lillian Ron stepsons, Greg (3 1/2), Edie Schenck (9) (Christy) Taylor of Yuba and Rocky Schenck (5). City, CA and Phil
A memorial service Taylor (Kelly) of Chico, has been scheduled for CA; three step-grandchildren, Monday, April 10, 2023, Justin (Kyra) at 1:30 at the Sacramento Taylor of Reno, NV, Valley National Katelyn Taylor and Cemetery in Dixon. All Morgan Lane of Yuba are welcome however City, CA; and sister-inlaw, RSVP’S are requested to Kristi Kindberg of Kelly Jackson at Jackson.kelly.j@gmail.com. Yuba City, CA. He has one great-grandchild,
In lieu of flowers, Kennedy Taylor of donations may be made Reno, NV; and cousin, to Limit Situation, a Joe (Dee) Overstreet of non-profit trail magic Moscow, ID. support program benefitting Sam was preceded in the Pacific Crest death by his parents, Trail through hikers and Samuel and Caroline Allen; PCT Association. Please and his step-mother, mail checks to Limit Beatrice Parker. Situation, 220 Duncan Per Sam's request, Hill Road, Auburn, CA private services will be 95603. held.
Darrell Jay Sewell, passed away at the age of 68, on Friday, January 27, 2023, in Stanford, CA, with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.
Darrell was born in Yuba City, CA, on January 8, 1955, and lived in Olivehurst his whole life. In his younger days he worked at the Yuba Placer Gold Fields for many years. He then became a certified Welder and Plumber; worked at Aerojet and then at All Phase Mechanical where he retired from.
In his spare time, you could always find him hunting for deer and pigs, fishing, and camping. In his retirement years he enjoyed evening rides on his Harley visiting friends and family. He has always been an avid Nascar fan.
His world revolved around his only daughter and his two grandchildren who he adored. He loved going to visit them often with a smoothie in hand. He was very close to all his siblings and enjoyed family get togethers.
He is survived by his daughter, Trista Carter and son-in-law, Cale Carter of Sutter; two grandchildren, Jaycob and Charlotte Carter of Sutter; sisters, Linda Flynn of Olivehurst, and Sandy Mccurry of Sutter; brothers, Austin Sewell and Woody Sewell both of Olivehurst; and blessed with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arson Sewell and mother, Joyce Sewell of Olivehurst.
Friends and family are invited to attend his service at Ullrey’s Memorial Chapel, 817 Almond St., Yuba City, on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 10:00 am. Graveside services to follow at the Sutter Cemetery, 7200 Butte Ave, Sutter, and the Celebration of Life at the Sutter Youth Organization Center, 7740 Butte House Rd., Sutter.
GILBERT - Paul A. Gilbert, 57, of Yuba City, CA, passed away February 7, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel, (530) 673-9542.
GRAY - Robert Gray, Jr., 76, of Yuba City, CA, passed away February 6, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel, (530) 673-9542.