Remembering Nicki Anne Spillane, environmentalist and personnel specialist
She loved to birdwatch and fought to prevent development on the shores of San Francisco Bay.
Obituaries
As part of our service to the community, Berkeleyside is honored to edit and publish, for no charge, obituaries of members of the Berkeley community. Please email text and photo(s) to editors@berkeleyside.com.
Remembering Joanne Sultar, an expressive soul with a lifelong passion for learning
An expressive soul who spoke her mind, Joanne was an avid writer, imaginative painter, music and theater enthusiast, a deeply devoted mother and a loyal friend to many.
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Remembering Jerome (Jay) Singer, UC Berkeley physicist, pioneer of magnetic imaging
The longtime Berkeley resident and ping pong aficionado, who was nominated for a Nobel Prize for his research on magnetic imaging, died at 97.
Larry Steinhart: Social worker, avid two-wheeler, multifaceted volunteer
Known by many for his wry sense of humor, Larry Steinhart, 84, died peacefully on July 3.
Remembering Adam Duhan: Internist, social ‘super pollinator,’ artist
Adam was always a participant, rather than spectator, in the human experiences that unfolded before him.
Remembering Rita Elegant, teacher, artist, devoted mother
A talented textile artist who was passionate about genealogy, Rita shared her love of world art for 33 years with her kindergarten students at Albany Unified.
Remembering Peter Selz, 100, the founding director of the Berkeley Art Museum
Selz developed close friendships with some of his generation’s most influential artists—including Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, Sam Francis, and Christo. He also promoted local talent, like Nathan Olivera.
In memory of Richard Effrem Topel, neonatologist, traveler, book collector
The long-time Kaiser doctor died at home surrounded by family. He was 77.
In remembrance of Martin Boris Friedman (1934-2019)
Martin was a professor of English, an avid reader and traveler, and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Remembering long-time Berkeley resident Marjory Craig
Marjory approached her life as a householder with passion. She was highly intelligent and incredibly well-read and enjoyed hiking with friends to look for wildflowers and mushrooms and attending the opera.
Remembering William Barclay Caldeira — aka ‘300’
William Barclay Caldeira, a Berkeley resident known to many for his deep commitment to justice and equality, was respected both by people on the streets and in the halls of power.
Remembering Janet Robinson: Woman of service now at rest
Janet Robinson, who dedicated her life to helping others, imported the traditional hospitality and unique culture of her native New Orleans to California where she raised her family and made her life.
