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Marion Bernstein
Dec. 20, 1935–Feb. 26, 2026
Devoted wife to Leonard, beloved mother to Rose, Mindy, Pamela, and adored Bubbie to five grandchildren. Always will be remembered for her beautiful singing voice, and her warm, friendly personality. She made the world a brighter place for us all.
Dr. Charles Drucker OD, MS, FAAO
Dec. 15, 1928–March 12, 2026
Charles (Bezalel) Drucker of Pacifica, husband of Kazue Drucker of blessed memory, passed away after a recent illness at the age of 97. Loving father of Miriam Drucker and Mark Drucker (Kim); adoring grandfather of Adam Drucker (Johanna), David Drucker, and Samuel Drucker (Charvet); adoring great-grandfather to Aurora Drucker, Charlotte Lucas, and Jack Lucas; and cherished uncle to Denise Blinick (Bud), Michelle Sobel, and in loving memory of Janice Blum (Steven).
Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Jewish immigrant parents from Russia and Turkey, he graduated with honors in 1950 from the Illinois College of Optometry and was immediately drafted for the Korean War. Fortunately, a reassignment to Japan as a military optometrist saved him from the ravages of the frontlines. There he fell in love with Kazue, whom he married and adored for 61 years. He loved Japan, studying the language at the University, absorbing the culture, even earning a black belt in Judo at the Kodokan. In 1963, the young family repatriated to the States and soon settled in Pacifica.
Charles continued his optometric profession for the US Army at the Presidio of S.F., where he earned numerous commendations for his exemplary level of professional competence and administrative excellence. He was a nationally recognized civil service optometrist in the field of occupational health and served as an associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. At the same time, he was commissioned as an officer in the US Army Reserve and rose to the rank of Colonel, becoming the chief executive officer of the 1,000-bed 6253rd US Army Hospital.
Among the many prestigious awards and honors received, he was most proud of his Legion of Merit medal for exceptionally meritorious conduct.
Funeral services were held March 18, 2026, at Salem Memorial Park in Colma, CA.
Since retirement, his synagogue has become his cherished center of social community, and any donations in his memory may be made to Congregation Ner Tamid of San Francisco.
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Harvey Schuster
Harvey Schuster, 91, of San Carlos, passed away on February 5, 2026.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1934, Harvey was an avid baseball fan and player who briefly pursued a professional career before an injury redirected his life. He served his country as a cryptographer in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict and then built a successful career in the insurance industry.
In 1959, Harvey married the love of his life, Sandra, in Oakland, California. Together they raised two daughters, and Harvey became the devoted center of a growing family of strong women. He is survived by his daughters, Lesly Rehaut (Gary, deceased) and Helaine “Lany” Uhlig (Tom); five granddaughters, Michele Rehaut (Brian Peterson), Rebeca Smith (Tony), Emily Uhlig (Ami Berger), Megan Uhlig, and Lauren Uhlig; and great-granddaughter Abigail Smith. He is also survived by his brother George Schuster (Kathy); nephew Matthew Schuster; and niece Kelsey Schuster. His family will deeply miss him.
Harvey had a gift for connection. He loved discussing politics and current events, the stock market, Bay Area sport teams, and the sports teams of his “girls” alma maters. Whatever hobbies his daughters and granddaughters became interested in became an interest of Harvey’s. He found joy in serving his community as a Justice of the Peace for San Mateo County and volunteering with Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Services. His passions also included international travel, Napa Valley wines, golfing with friends, and watching the Warriors, Giants, and 49ers play.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to “The AML Research Fund for Dr. Gabriel Mannis” to advance blood cancer research at Stanford University. To make a gift online, visit give.stanford.edu/Stanford-medicine, select “Other Designation,” and enter “The AML Research Fund for Dr. Gabriel Mannis in memory of Harvey Schuster.” Gifts by check can be made payable to Stanford University (Tax ID: 94-1156365) with indication on the memo line the gift is for “The AML Research Fund for Dr. Gabriel Mannis in memory of Harvey Schuster” and mailed to: Stanford University Development Services, P.O. Box 20466, Stanford, CA 94309-0466.
Frieda Sion
Dec. 30, 1935–March 11, 2026
Frieda Sion — a dearly loved and treasured wife, mother and grandmother, sister and daughter — passed away from acute leukemia on March 11 at home in the company of her children. She was 90.
Frieda was a caring, quiet and wise pillar of her family; a woman focused on seeing the essential goodness in life, which she reflected with bright and gentle warmth in her watercolor paintings; a humane soul who gave her time and energy to worthy causes in her community; a devoted friend; and a scrupulous homemaker devoted to cleanliness and orderliness, nutritious yet delicious cuisine, and practicing the commonsensical prudence of a Depression-era child who knew right and wrong and respected the value of a dollar.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen Sion-King, and son-in-law, Andrew King; son Michael; grandsons Daniel and Aaron Sion and Nickolas King; a sister, Rosalie Marcus; a brother, Robert Baronsky; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Alvin Sion.
Born Dec. 30, 1935, as the third of four children to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents Edward and Sybil Baronsky, Frieda attended Garfield High School in her native Seattle and completed several years of college at the University of Washington before moving to San Francisco, where she met her husband-to-be. They returned to Seattle to raise a family. She became a working mother as a legal secretary at a time when most women didn’t contemplate law school, even though she possessed the intellect to become a lawyer.
Frieda was involved with her congregation, Temple Beth Am in Seattle, and Hadassah, and with her husband helped found the Homeless to Renter program as a partnership between Beth Am and the Jewish Family Service, to cover the move-in costs for homeless families who otherwise couldn’t afford housing. After relocating to San Francisco in 2005, she and her husband were members of Or Shalom.
Frieda’s long marriage was marked by steadfast dedication in all areas, including preparing sensibly healthy meals and engaging in regular walks that maintained her and her husband’s health during an active life that often involved traveling. After Alvin incurred Alzheimer’s, she cared for him around the clock; in his final days in hospice care, she slept on a cot to be beside him until his final breath.
A voracious reader, Frieda also was a strong Scrabble player. Taking up watercolor in her sixties, she excelled in the medium, sold a number of paintings and gave away many to family and friends who cherish them to this day for their gentle and joyful depictions of nature, and their humble capturing of the preciousness of life’s simple moments.
Frieda was extremely close with her children and grandchildren. After the shock of her leukemia diagnosis in fall 2025, she committed her remaining time to carefully organizing her assets to make her passing easier for survivors, and to spending time with her loved ones. She coped as best as she could with her chronic fatigue to be as productive and social as possible each day — appreciating every moment of life, even exerting herself to take walks in the sunshine with her loved ones.
Frieda was laid to rest during a graveside service at Fernwood Cemetery, in Marin County, California. The family appreciates any donations in her memory be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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Marilyn Wolper
March 25, 1929–Jan. 16, 2026
Born in San Francisco to Sallie and Ralph Wonderman, Marilyn Wolper grew up in San Mateo. A talented performer, crowned May Queen at age 5, she studied singing and dancing, and performed semi-professionally throughout young adulthood. After graduating from San Mateo High School, she worked as a stenographer and attended San Mateo Junior College.
In 1949, she married Boris, the love of her life. The couple moved to San Carlos, where they brought up their daughters, Julie Brenner (Ellis) and Andrea Wolper (Ken Filiano). Marilyn was a school room mother, Girl Scout troop leader, and an avid reader. At Peninsula Temple Beth El she organized a play-reading performance group and co-wrote and -directed youth group shows, and she taught after-school theatre classes at Baywood Elementary.
A political volunteer, she was an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and against racial segregation, and cared deeply about poverty and animal cruelty. Boris was a commercial real estate broker, and when Marilyn earned her agent’s license, they formed their own company. They moved to Woodside Hills and pursued their many interests, including embracing their roles as devoted fun grandparents of Sharon Brenner (Justin Nijm) and Elliott Brenner (Lauren Evans). Marilyn and Boris loved traveling, tennis, dining out, attending theatre and concerts, hosting family gatherings, and entertaining an ever-widening circle, cherishing old friendships and welcoming new ones. Marilyn was the consummate hostess who made sure everyone always felt warmly welcomed.
Founding supporters of Music@Menlo, the couple supported and attended the chamber music festival for the remainder of their lives. Marilyn continued singing, and had a gift for rewriting lyrics to lovingly roast friends on special occasions. A few years after Boris passed, Marilyn moved to The Peninsula Regent, where she was known for her stylishness, sense of humor, and enjoyment of a very dry Ketel One martini. Her family extends their gratitude to Lydia and other caregivers, the Key staff, the Peninsula Regent Assisted Living and general staff, and Pathways Hospice. Those wishing to make donations in Marilyn’s memory may consider Second Harvest Food Bank and Music@Menlo.