LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Joseph Franklin Helf passed away at his home July 18, 2015, surrounded by his wife and sons.

Born Dec. 27, 1927, in Tipton, Tillman County, Okla., Joe graduated from Tipton High School in 1945.

As a teenager he was one of the first on-air personalities at Radio Station KWHW in Altus.

He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1950, with a degree in speech. He supported himself through college as a newscaster and disc jockey, first at KTOK in Oklahoma City, and later at KNOR in Norman, where he was one of the first announcers for that station when it began operating in 1948 or 1949.

After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant on April 7, 1952.

After tours of duty at Hamilton Air Force Base in Marin County, Calif., and Payne Air Force Base in Everett, Wash. – where he met and married his wife Betty (Murbach) in 1953 – he was stationed at Oxnard Air Force Base in Ventura County, Calif.

Joe was discharged in 1955 and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. Joe attended Hastings College of Law in San Francisco for one year before going to work for the Internal Revenue Service as a revenue officer in 1957. He worked in this capacity in the San Jose office until his retirement in December 1982.

All during this 25-year period he was engaged in ministering to churches of Christ in the Bay Area on a part-time basis.

In 1990 Joe and Betty moved to Kelseyville, where Joe served as an elder of the church there until his death.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty; two sons, Garth Helf and Gavin Helf; two daughters-in-law, Lorraine Helf and Theresa Sabonis-Helf; two grandsons; two granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport, 1625 N. High St.

Donations to Hospice of Lake County would be appreciated.

For further information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LUCERNE, Calif. – A memorial service celebrating Pastor Don Terry's great homecoming will be held on Friday, July 31.

The service will take place beginning at 2 p.m. at the Lucerne Community Church, 5870 E. Highway 20. 

Terry died July 2 at age 77.

All are welcome to the Saturday service.

Matthew Steven Moran
March 5, 1992 - July 17, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Matt was the loving son of Steve and Lora Moran of Upper Lake, Calif.

He loved football, basketball and music. After graduating from Upper Lake High School he went on to help coach the football team, and was always up for an alumni event.

He loved his Upper Lake community and enjoyed decorating the town for all occasions.

Matt was a kind person; there to help when anyone needed him and whenever a loved one passed.

He leaves behind his parents, his brother Vince (Julie) Moran and their children Justine, Raymond and Adam; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Matt will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

God bless you, Matthew …

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Friday, July 24, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Graveside funeral service will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery on Saturday, July 25, at 11 a.m.

For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

NICE, Calif. – Ann Sosnowchik, age 96, left this world in Nice, Calif.

Born in Campbell, Ohio, she had lived in Lake county for nine years. For the last six years she happily resided at a care home.

In her high school years in Ohio, Ann enjoyed being a cheerleader and still has her cheerleader “letter.” She graduated high school in 1937 with the honor of being class salutatorian.

Ann loved bowling and was a member of two leagues for several years. She also loved singing and sang in her church choir in both Ohio and Florida.

While her children were in school, she was actively involved with the PTA and the Mother of Twins Club. She was a loving and caring “stay at home” mother.

After her children were grown, she went back to school and was very proud to earn her real estate license.

After moving to Florida, she enjoyed a lot of social activities. Then, in 2006, she moved to Clearlake. For several years, she attended the Adult Day Care Program in Clearlake and Lucerne. This was one of the highlights of her time spent here.

Ann is survived by her children, Carol (Thomas) Hewlett, Thomas (Barbara) Sosnowchik, John (Katie) Sosnowchik and James (Shelbie) Sosnowchik; 12 grandchildren, Kristi, Amber, Brian, Sam, Doug, Adam, Marc, Jeffrey, Laurel, Jena, Rachel and Erin; six great-grandchildren; and her brother, Matthew (Helen) Pacak.

Ann was preceded in death by her husband John in 1994, to whom she was married for 51 years! She also was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

Friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, Aug. 3, at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake beginning at noon with a funeral service beginning at 4 p.m.

Ann will be interred at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater, Fla., with her late husband John.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann’s memory may be made to Northlake Adult Day Center, 1026 Compton St., Lakeport, CA 95453.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel.

Please share your loving memories of Ann by signing her online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – John William Dias was born July 31, 1960, in Ohio and died July 12, 2015, in Clearlake.

John left behind wife, Vonna of Clearlake; sons, William (Beverly) of Kensett, Ark., and Daniel of Modesto; daughter, Tamara of Modesto; and five grandchildren from Arkansas.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, 16140 Main St., Lower Lake, telephone 707-994-6417.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Henry (Hank) Bartolucci, 93, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 18, 2015.

Henry was born in St. Helena, Calif., and was the third son of Andrea and Gulierma Bartolucci.

Henry graduated from Napa High, attended college at UC Davis, married Jewell in 1943, had two children, Ronald and Judith, and was a successful vintner along with his brothers Louis and Bruno Bartolucci.

They sold their winery and vineyards in 1971 in the Napa Valley and Henry and his wife, Jewell, moved to Lake County.

There, Henry and his son, Ronald purchased land and developed vineyards beginning in 1972 and formed Bartolucci Vineyards Inc. The Bartolucci lake house was the hub of gatherings for family and friends.

After the passing of Jewell he then met and married Bernice in 1982. The two of them enjoyed dancing, traveling, and entertaining family and friends.

His love of agriculture made him well known for his green thumb and an amazing garden. Those who knew him best knew there was always a project at the Bartolucci's.

Some of his accomplishments include being a World War II veteran, a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church for more than 38 years where some of his contributions are still standing, a member of St. Anthony's Italian Catholic Federation of Manteca, Napa Elks, Yountville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, North Coast Grape Growers Association and Lake County Grape Growers Association.

Henry was preceded by his wife, Jewell; brothers, Louis and Bruno; and daughter, Judith Gomez.

Henry is survived by wife, Bernice; son, Ronald (Sondra); sister, Eda Gonsalves; son-in-law, Del Gomez; stepchildren, Michael (Teri) Greer and Cheryl (Tim) Bass; grandchildren, Andrea (Randy) Doughty, Deanna Bartolucci, Laura (Rich) Gold, Brigette (Denny) Klein, Ed Gomez, Jessica (Steve) Stepp, Matthew (Jenny) Brown, Ashley Greer, Sabrina (Matt) Goehring and Jeremy Greer; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Doughty, Corey Patten, Rebecca Doughty, Elizabeth Gold, Emma Lawson, Easton Stepp, Ellie Stepp, Ava Brown, Bristol Wilson, Quinten Keller, Maxwell Goehring and Jayla Greer; and great-great-grandchildren, Tanner Doughty, Justice Doughty and Methias Doughty.

Rosary service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m., with a memorial Mass to follow at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 4085 Main St., Kelseyville.

Donations preferred to a charity of your choice.