Ira H. “Hank” Berger, 70, of San Rafael, Calif., formerly of Vernon, died Sept. 26. Born in Utica, N.Y., he was the son of the late Regina and Herman Berger. He is survived by his daughter, Wendy Gold and her husband, Steven of San Rafael, Calif.; his granddaughter, Everly, of San Rafael, Calif.; his sister, Barbara Braverman and her husband Sidney of Rochester, N.Y.; and his partner, Milli Arnold.