Obituaries

Menlo Park resident Scott James Scherer passes away at age 56

A deeply devoted father, husband, brother, son, and friend to many — whose expertise in and passion for the outdoors spanned his entire life —

by Contributed Content
on March 27, 2026

Remembering longtime Peninsula resident Joan Lane, a special assistant to three Stanford presidents

Joan Fletcher Lane, a highly regarded Stanford staff member, volunteer, and champion, died Feb. 19 at Stanford Hospital. She was 97. Lane worked for Stanford

by Contributed Content
on March 18, 2026

Dave Newhouse, longtime Bay Area sports columnist — and M-A grad — dies at 87

We were lucky enough to encounter Dave Newhouse over the years at various M-A related events. His sports writing career is legendary as his obituary

by Linda Hubbard
on March 14, 2026

Jeanette Trøstrup Andersen — a familiar face in downtown Menlo Park – dies at 59

Editor's note: On this International Women's Day, we are taking a look at the life of Jeanette Trøstrup Andersen, a face familiar to many while

by Linda Hubbard
on March 8, 2026

Legendary Stanford baseball head coach Mark Marquess passes away

Mark Marquess, one of college baseball’s legendary head coaches and a man whose name is synonymous with Stanford baseball, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30.

by Linda Hubbard
on February 2, 2026

Menlo Park resident Lisa Burnett passes away at age 73

This post comes from the heart as Lisa Burnett, who passed away on January 16 at the age of 73 after a long battle against

by Linda Hubbard
on January 18, 2026

Musician with local roots — Bob Weir – passes away at age 78

The news spread quickly after the family of Bob Weir announced yesterday that he had passed away after battling cancer and underlying lung issues at

by Linda Hubbard
on January 11, 2026

Thomas J. Fogarty, MD passes away at age 91

Editor's note: The following obituary was posted on the Fogarty Innovation website. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our founder,

by Contributed Content
on January 7, 2026

Woodside residents remember Kay Mouney, owner of The Little Store

The owner of the historical Little Store in Woodside died on Dec. 8, 2025, at the age of 94 in the home she built with

by Jennifer Yoshikoshi
on January 4, 2026

Nancy Collins passes away at the age of 92

Menlo Park resident Nancy W. Collins passed away at home peacefully in the company of her three sons and immediate family on December 21, 2025.

by Contributed Content
on December 27, 2025