Author: David Anselmi

Dec 21, 1954 – Aug 13, 1996

Gregory E. Bingham, 41, born, reared and educated in Napa, passed away Aug. 13 at University Hospital South while awaiting a liver transplant.
   The Napa High graduate and Napa Community College attendee was a real estate salesman and also a tour guide for Napa County wineries.  In 1993, he moved to Oregon.
   A very gentle and sweet man, Greg had a great love for music, drag racing, fishing with his middle daughter and his motorcycle.  He was a member of the Cascade Blues Association and, enjoying everything around him, he had a real zest for life!
   Greg is survived by his daughters, Kelly M. and Lisa K. Bingham of Portland, and Jennifer A. Bingham of Napa; parents, James and Billie Bingham of Napa, fiancée, Jackie M. Blodgett of Oregon City, Ore., sister, Linda L. Stevens of Concord; brothers, Donald J., Barry Al, and Kevin D., Bingham, all of Napa; and several nieces and nephews.
   A rosary and vigil service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Richard Pierce Funeral Service, 1660 Silverado Trail, with the Rev. Father Robert Castro officiating.  Private inurnment will be at St. Helena Cemetery.  No visitation is planned at the mortuary.
   Greg’s memory would be enhanced by others becoming involved in the organ donor program.
   In keeping with Greg’s concern for the homeless, memorial contributions may be made to The Table, in care of First Presbyterian Church, 1333 Third St., Napa, 94558, in lieu of flowers.

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Aug 29, 1955 (Napa) – Feb 25, 2016 (American Canyon)

Virginia Jena Koroknay died in her home on February 25, 2016 in American Canyon, CA following a short and hard fought battle with lung cancer. She was 60.

Jena was born on August 29, 1955 in Napa to her parents, Caesar and Hazel Bertagna. She was the youngest of four children. She attended Shearer Elementary, Ridgeview Junior High and Napa High School, class of 1973.  Shortly after she married her high school sweetheart William (Billy) Casey until his untimely death in 1976.  Shortly after she met and married her second husband, Patrick Koroknay with whom she had two children, Rocky and Kristina. She and Patrick lived in Vallejo until his passing in 1988.

For the past 19 years, one could find Jena hard at work as a checker at Lucky Stores.  She was a very hard worker, spending over 15 years working night crew.  Usually the smallest one on the crew, she worked circles around those half her age and twice her size.  She may have been small, but she had a lot of spirit and strength to match.  During her days off, Jena enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.  When her schedule permitted, she was attending their sports events and school functions.

Jena was also a lover of animals.  She always had at least one pet.  When she was battling the cancer, her cat Sally would not leave her side.

Jena is survived by her son Rocky, daughter and son-in-law Kristina and Chris Dalton, grandchildren Sarina, Lilah, Shaylee, Blake and Tyler.  She is also survived by her brother CJ Bertagna.  sisters-in-law Jean Chassereau, Karen Koroknay and Kerry Bertagna, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her mother and father, husbands, as well as her half brother and sister Jay Guidotti and Charlene Gustis, brother in law Leo, nephews Mark and John, and niece Michelle.

A celebration of life was held for her on March 4th, 2016 in the Tulocay Chapel.

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Aug 15, 1955 – Jan 20, 1979

A memorial service was held January 26, 1979 at Skyview Memorial Chapel in Vallejo, California, for Pamela King John, 23, a former Napa resident.
    Mrs. John’s body was discovered Saturday in the Napa River.
    Born in San Francisco, she came to Napa as a youngster and attended schools here, graduating from Napa High.  She later attended Napa College.
    Mrs. John lived in Vallejo the past five years.
    Survivors include her husband, Vernon B. John of Napa, a sister, Patricia Gondola of Napa, brothers Vincent King of Vacaville and Tim and Kevin King of Vallejo, her father, William R. King of Napa, and mother, Fern King of Vallejo.

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Sep 27, 1954 – Aug 10, 2018 (Manteca, CA)

Larry Bohland (63) passed away suddenly Friday August 10, 2018 in Manteca.

He was born September 27, 1954 in Vallejo, CA to Charles and Eunice Bohland. He retired from Kaiser Permanente in 2010. During his retirement years he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Larry left behind his wife Nellie Bohland; children Tiffany Bohland, Ashley (Jeremy) Barth, Alisha Bohland, four step-children; 14 grandchildren; and a brother Kenny Bohland.

Oct 1, 1953 – Apr 27, 2018 (Napa, CA)

On April 27, 2018, our dear brother, uncle and friend, Ken Noel, went home to be with our Lord.

Kenneth Paul Noel was born October 1, 1953 to Paul and Marjorie Noel in Napa, Ca. Ken was the youngest of four siblings and a friendly, kindred spirit to all who knew him. Throughout his life Ken enjoyed collecting butterflies, camping with family, and fishing. He was also an avid walker and enjoyed his daily walks. When he wasn’t spending time outdoors, you could catch him following his favorite teams, the 49ers and the Giants.

In the early 90’s he moved from Napa to Sonoma. It was there he met and married the love of his life, Judy Whitten on May 1, 1998. Ken adored Judy and took loving care of her until her death December 1, 2010.

Ken is survived by brother David & Eumelia Noel of San Jose, sister Marilyn & Rod Slade of Napa, brother Gary & Debbie Noel of Prosser, Wa., nephews Ryan Slade and Dan Noel, nieces Angela Slade-Buchanan, Kim Noel-Channel and Tina Noel, along with 9 great nieces and nephews and in-laws, Ed and Jackie Whitten who have remained close, along with his beloved church family.

A celebration of Ken’s life was held on June 8, 2018 at the Sonoma Church of the Nazarene in Napa.

Apr 3, 1954 – Nov 15, 1991 (Mullan, ID)

Kenneth B. (Cronk) Adamson, a former Napa resident, died in Mullan Idaho Nov 4, 1991. He was 37.

Mr Adamson was born on April 3, 1954 in Middlesex, New Jersey, to John and Pat Cronk. They came to California in 1958 and to Napa in 1961. Mr. Adamson attended St. John’s Lutheran School, Northwood Elementary, Redwood Junior High, Napa High, and graduating from Vintage High in 1973. While at Redwood, he was active in all the choirs and musicals.

He married his current wife on December 7, 1988, in Napa. He had two previous marriages, first to Glenda (Bartelson) Meats and his second to Diane Nance. He has a daughter from his first marriage.

Mr. Adamson worked for George Rosenberg, Santa Rosa Egg Company and North Bay Produce before moving to Mullan in June of 1990. He was presently working at Wallace Inn in Wallace, Idaho.

He coached girls softball and cheerleaders. He was a charter member and president of the Napa Jaycees. He was president of the Silver Valley Jaycees in Mullan, served as local chairman of the Yellow Ribbon Campaign and was running for City Council at the time of his death. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.

Mr. Adamson is survived by his wife, Jenny of Mullan; his daughter, Charlene of Napa; his father, John Cronk of Sacramento; his mother, Pat (Cronk) Laughner of Napa; two sisters, Dorothy Guadagni of Napa and Kimberly Beck of New Jersey; four brothers, Robert Cole of Petaluma, Donald Cronk of Australia, Dennis Cronk of Glen Ellen, and Nelson Cronk of Santa Rosa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held in Mullan, Idaho

11 May 1955 – 12 Dec 2015 (Clatskanie, OR)

Karen Marie Murphy, aged 60 years, from Clatskanie, Oregon, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Oregon Health and Science University.
Karen was born on May 11, 1955, in Vallejo, California to her parents Conrad and Harriet (Morris) Murphy.
The children of Karen Murphy hosted a Celebration of Life for Karen on February 13, 2016, at the Clatskanie Baptist Church in Clatskanie, Oregon.

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10 May 1955 – 13 Aug 1978 (Napa)

Forrest Lilley of Vallejo was killed in a fiery head-on collision with a pickup truck on Silverado Trail about 5:10 PM Sunday, Aug 13, according to the California Highway Patrol. Lilley was pronounced dead at the scene after his motorcycle collided head-on with a pickup driven by Manual Lema, 60, of Oakland.
Lema told the CHP Lilley was riding alongside another cycle driven by Albert Porreco, 30, of Benecia, when Lilley apparently lost his balance. Lilley reportedly veered over into the opposing lane into the path of Lema’s truck. Lema said he swerved to the right and slowed but could not avoid a collision. Lilley’s cycle burst into flames upon impact, Lema told the CHP. Following the crash, Lema’s truck went off the road, up a dirt bank and back onto the road.

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Aug 29, 1955 – Mar 19, 1988 (Phoenix, AZ)

Darrel O. Means, 32, died Saturday. Mr. Means was born in Oakland on August 29, 1955 to Michael and Adair “Penny” Means. He attended Napa schools and graduated from Napa Valley College in 1982.
He was active in college plays, acted with Pretenders Playhouse, and was active in the Silverado Ballet. Mr. Means also attended San Jose State University.
Mr. Means is survived by his mother, Adair “Penny” Means of Napa; his father, Michael Means of Napa; three brothers, David of Napa, Darian of Austin, Texas, and Dana of Modesto.
Inurnment was at Napa Valley Memorial Gardens Mortuary.

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