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WILLIAM EDWARD DOOLEY
September 9, 1932 – July 3, 2019
Dooley obit
William E. Dooley, 86, of Oakdale passed away on Wednesday, July 3rd. William was an international opera singer for close to 40 years. Mr. Dooley began his singing career in Germany, while later singing at the Metropolitan Opera for 13 years. William earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Rochester. Additionally, he studied music at the Eastman School of Music.
Private family services will be held.
The Oakdale (Calif.) Leader
July 24, 2019


HERBERT AXEL KANGAS
June 28, 1932 – March 20, 2025
HERBERT AXEL KANGAS obit
Herbert Axel Kangas, passed away on March 20, 2025, at his home in Tuolumne with long time loving partner Joy Hahn by his side. Herb was born on June 28, 1932 in Alexandria, MN. He later lived in Burbank, CA, where he met and married Patricia Ruth Kangas.
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