Obituaries

Woodside Vineyards founder Bob Mullen passes away

Robert Mullen, who founded Woodside Vineyards, has passed away at the age of 99. An email from the winery said: "We are forever grateful for

by Linda Hubbard
on November 26, 2025

Olympic medalist — and M-A grad — Dick Roth passes away at age 77

1964 Olympic gold medalist Dick Roth died on September 23. He was 77 years old, and due to turn 78 three days later. Roth won an

by Braden Keith
on October 12, 2025

Jim MacKenzie passes away at age 80

It is with deep sadness that the family of Jim MacKenzie shares the news of his passing on July 13, at his high Sierra cabin

by Contributed Content
on August 16, 2025

James Charles Kitch passes away on July 18, 2025

James Charles Kitch was born on June 20, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, to Paul and Josephine (Pridmore) Kitch. He passed away on July 18, 2025.

by Contributed Content
on July 22, 2025

Jack Jorgenson passes away at age 99 1/2

Long time Menlo Park icon Jack (John Decker) Jorgenson left us Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was 99 and a half, just short of his

by Contributed Content
on March 20, 2025

Clarke Bagby Congdon passes away at age 78

Menlo Park resident Clarke Bagby Congdon, age 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 1, 2025, after braving a two-year battle with cancer. A 5th-generation Californian,

by Contributed Content
on March 12, 2025

Mort Grosser passes away at age 93

Menlo Park resident Morton "Mort" Grosser Ph.D — an engineer, author, and visionary thinker — passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at the age

by Contributed Content
on January 10, 2025

Recia Kott Blumenkranz passes away at age 70

Recia Kott Blumenkranz died peacefully at her Portola Valley home, surrounded by her family on November 22, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born

by Contributed Content
on November 29, 2024

Menlo Park resident Jym Clendenin passes away at age 85

Longtime Menlo Park resident Jym Clendenin passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 26, after a short illness. He was 85. Jym was among the earliest contributors

by Linda Hubbard
on November 27, 2024

Jane Ball Niswonger has passed away at age 76

Editor's note: Posting this obituary for those readers who grew up in Menlo Park/Atherton and knew Jane at Oak Knoll School and Menlo-Atherton High School.

by Contributed Content
on September 22, 2024