Marvin L. Krasnansky died March 8 at his home on Bainbridge Island.

He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1930 to Anna and Isadore Krasnansky. He grew up in Brooklyn and Philadelphia.

He enjoyed a long career in journalism and investor relations.

He lived in San Francisco and Sonoma, Calif., for 25 years prior to moving to Bainbridge Island in 2004 to live near his daughter and her family.

His wife of 50 years, Josie Krasnansky, died in 2005.

He is survived by daughter Melanie Jo Olson (Douglas) of Bainbridge Island; sons Timothy Krasnansky, D.V.M. (Dr. Loyanne Wilson) and William Krasnansky; grandchildren Samantha Olson (Peter Bonoff), Midshipman Olaf D. Olson, and Katie Krasnansky and Kai Krasnansky; brother Dr. Ed Keynes; and his poodle Lady Bug.

Donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741; West Sound Wildlife Shelter, 7501 Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110; or a charity of your choice.

A private family service will be held at a later date. An online guest book is at www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.