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| 1972 | Gregory Allen Pryor Published in the Press Democrat on September 13, 2007 PRYOR, Gregory Allen - Born August 11, 1953 and died September 5, 2007. Greg lived in Sonoma County except for a short time, living in Alaska. His life was cut short at the age of 55. A native of Santa Rosa, Greg was raised in Sebastopol and graduated from Analy High School. He was the most loving father a son could ask for. Greg prided himself on a job done right. This was especially true with his work. He was an impeccable welder by trade for over 35 years. Greg was a soft-spoken man with a mild demeanor who was full of love and wanted to hear what was going on with you. He was a hobbyist and loved engines, playing and listening to music, rockets, go-carts, Volkswagens, boats, and time spent with his son. Greg is survived by his son Brandon Pryor of Sebastopol; his brother Gary Pryor (Terry); nephew Milt Pryor; and his aunt Adrianne Fici, all of Santa Rosa. Greg will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. A private memorial will be held. Tom Stefenoni Passed away April 12, 2006 Published in the Press Democrat Tom Stefenoni of Santa Rosa was known as "Mr. Grange" throughout California for his work in preserving the historic farm organization in a world gone high-tech. Stefenoni, head of the California State Grange and a voice for rural America, died Wednesday of heart failure at a Santa Rosa hospital. He was 51. Stefenoni suffered a heart attack two weeks ago while attending a public hearing in Santa Rosa about restrictions on salmon fishing, said his wife, Martha Stefenoni of Santa Rosa. He underwent surgery and was home recovering when he was stricken again Wednesday morning. He was taken to a Santa Rosa hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Grange was Stefenoni's passion but he earned his living as an independent insurance broker and the owner of Stefenoni Insurance Services in Santa Rosa. Since 2003, Stefenoni had been master of the 13,000-member California State Grange, often working 15-hour days as he traveled up and down the state to boost membership and keep existing granges going. Even when he was working in Santa Rosa he was connected to Grange business with his computer and cell phone. Stefenoni, a fourth-generation Sonoma County Grange member, believed grange principles such as family values and community building are as relevant now as when the fraternal farm organization was formed in 1867. "Tom was dedicated to making the Grange grow and very involved in promoting the Grange at the county, state and national levels. He gave so much. We will move on as an organization, but it's hard to imagine the Grange without him," said State Grange leader Randall Lewis of Los Angeles, who will succeed Stefenoni as master of the Grange. Lewis said Stefenoni's unexpected death was sad news at grange enclaves across the United States. Stefenoni was known from Oregon to Vermont because of his leadership in California and participation in national grange events. Stefenoni's only child, Joseph Stefenoni, 13, was inducted into the Grange last month, becoming the fifth generation of the Stefenoni family to hold membership in the organization. "It was a proud moment for Tom," said his wife. Stefenoni was president of the Sebastopol Grange and a member of the Sonoma County Pomona Grange and the National Grange. For many years, Stefenoni has been a fixture at North Coast fairs where his son shows his registered Southdown sheep. "'Involved' is the best word to describe Tom Stefenoni and his family. They jump right into any situation and get things done. Tom's death is a loss for agriculture and the entire community," said Sheila Quince, exhibits supervisor at the Sonoma County Fair. Stefenoni was born June 9, 1954, in Sebastopol. He was a 1972 graduate of Analy High School and in 1976 graduated of UCLA. He was a director of the Sonoma County 4-H Foundation and the First Congregational United Church of Christ. In addition to his wife and son, he is survived by his parents, Victor and Burnis Stefenoni of Sebastopol; and his sister, Vickie Cornell of Eagle, Idaho. A memorial service is being planned. Memorials are suggested to the Joseph Stefenoni Trust Fund, P.O Box 283, Fulton 95439. Sandra Teuscher Published in the Press Democrat on June 19, 2004 Sandra Kay Teuscher enjoyed living in a tight-knit family where unconditional love and loyalty provided the buoyancy that kept her afloat in times of distress. Her family was by her side when she died Thursday at her Santa Rosa home after a battle with breast cancer. She was 49. "Sandy was always there for people, even during her illness,'' said her mother, Jeanne Pascarella, of Tucson, Ariz. "She was always thinking about others. She was a very loving and caring person.'' Born in Sebastopol, she was a graduate of Analy High School and attended the University of Utah. Following a lengthy interruption for marriage and family, she graduated with honors from Sonoma State University and completed her teacher training there. "She was a dedicated teacher,'' said her mother, "and she loved children.'' |