Obituary — Marsha Jean York, 1946-2024

PITTSBURG, CA (July 21, 2024) — Marsha Jean York of Pittsburg, age 77, passed away at her home in Pittsburg early Tuesday morning on July 16, 2024.

Marsha was born on December 3,1946 in Oakland, Calif., a daughter of Irma Gordon and Mervyn Stewart.

She had resided in Concord for 10 years before coming to Pittsburg 45 years ago. A 1963 graduate of San Ramon Valley High School. Marsha loved listening to Elvis Presley, watching western movies, the SF Giants, and taking trips to Cache Creek Casino. Marsha is now resting with her loving husband of 45 years, James Lee York, who passed in 2008.

Marsha will be deeply missed by her beloved sons Brian York (Dawn) of Antioch, Chris York (Lindy) of Gilbert, Arizona, and Todd York (Lisa) of Clayton; by her loving sister Kathy Sutfin of San Ramon, CA and Cheryl Dillard of Branson, Missouri; by nine adoring grandchildren, Elisabeth, Jesse, Ainslee, Danny, Wyatt, Steven, Kevin, Emily, and Madison; and by seven doting great grandchildren, Audrey, Giovanni, Elaina, Logan, Amelia, Camille, and Warren. Marsha was preceded in death by her brothers, Norm and Mervyn “Bud” Stewart.

A memorial celebration of Marsha’s life will be held at 3 p.m. July 26 at Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel, 4125 Clayton Rd, Concord.