Obituaries

Steven Charles Bell

February 6, 2026

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Linda Guffin

January 6, 2026

Linda Guffin’s life of service and advocacy remembered after her passing at 80.

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Michael Peter Galan

November 20, 2025

Michael Peter Galan remembered for his adventurous spirit and lifelong dedication to community service.

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Jack Marshall

November 11, 2025

Jack Marshall, a beloved Downieville resident and Forest Service veteran, passes at 86.

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Scott McDermid

By Don Russell • October 29, 2025

Scott McDermid, a Vietnam veteran and versatile worker, passes away at 76 in Reno.

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John Champion Gallagher

September 2, 2025

John Champion Gallagher, a dedicated educator and search and rescue leader, passes away at 91.

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Daniel Edward Farrington

August 20, 2025

Dan Farrington, former Downieville Grocery owner, passes away peacefully after battling pancreatic cancer.

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Dale Teubert

July 22, 2025

Dale Teubert's life celebrated for his dedication to social work and community service in Sierra City.

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James (Jim) Edwin Astesana

July 22, 2025

James Edwin Astesana, a beloved Downieville resident, passed away at 74, leaving a lasting legacy.

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Dick Siebrecht

May 5, 2025

Remembering Dick Siebrecht, a beloved storyteller and engineer, with a memorial planned post-snow melt.

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Bruce Anthony Coons

May 1, 2025

Bruce Anthony Coons, beloved community leader in Alleghany, passed away at 65, leaving a lasting legacy.

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Richard Eugene Blankenbiller

March 31, 2025

Sierra City’s Richard Blankenbiller, former off-road racer and Sierra County Land Trust ranger, passes at 82.

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Rich Nourse

March 27, 2025

Kenneth Richard Nourse, beloved community member and former Sierra County Assessor, passes after a long leukemia battle.

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William (Willy) Diltz

February 27, 2025

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

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Louis Edward Elder

February 27, 2025

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

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