Nancy Sue Salvatore
June 2, 1938-Nov. 18, 2015

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of more than 31 years, James F. Salvatore, and was preceded in death by their son, Jimmy Salvatore.

Nancy also was survived by five children, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was an amazing cook, friend and companion. She will be missed by all.

A celebration of her life will be held on May 8, 2016, at Granzella's in Williams, Calif.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – John E. Groth Sr., 92, entered into rest in Clearlake on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. 

A longtime business owner in Santa Rosa, he was born in Fellows, Calif., on Oct. 14, 1923.

A graduate of Santa Rosa High School class of 1943, he then served his country in the 1503rd Army Air Force from June 1943 to April 1946 being awarded the WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

John married – and is survived by – the love of his life La Belle on Oct. 4, 1948. They had four children: Kathy Reese (Ron), John Jr. (Marilee), and Kristine Katz (Michael).

John also is survived by 10 grandchildren: Marc, Corey, Joey, Jordan, Kasey, Abby, Jennifer, Michael, Tony and Kevin; and one great-granddaughter, Megan. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joanne (Mike) Marcucci.

John owned and operated Groth Motors in Santa Rosa from 1963 to 2012. John was a lifetime member of the Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club and the first Club Champion in 1957. He also was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Native Sons of the Golden West and Past President of IADAC.

At present, no services have been set. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, “Cancer Care,” 275 7th Ave., New York, NY 10001.

Arrangements are under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel. Please share your loving memories of John by signing his on-line guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Oct. 8, 2015, Marsha Leah Mills-McQueen passed away in Sacramento, Calif., just shy of her 60th birthday, surrounded by family, friends and angels who sang her into eternity at her hospital bedside.

She was a fiery, giving, creative and unparalleled wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend and believer in Jesus Christ.

Though the luster of life has dimmed for those who knew her, she is bathed in a splendor unimaginable and rejoicing with the family members who have gone before her.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, George McQueen Jr.; her children, Sarah (daughter), Nathan (son), Cory (son-in-law) and Christina (daughter-in-law); her grandchildren, Hailey, Celia, Cailyn, Evelyn and the forthcoming Tanner (who she spoiled because “that’s what grandmas are for); her mother and father, Alberta and David Mills; and her siblings, Mark (brother) and Debbie Mills, David and Tamah (sister) McQueen, and Ken and Rena (sister) Rousch.

If you knew Marsha, there was a good chance you have something she knit or sewed. There is also a good chance you were invited for dinner or Easter or Christmas or Thanksgiving or Memorial Day or Fourth of July or to a family birthday because all her love could not be contained in her 5’2” frame. She showed her love in many ways, through cooking, presents, a phone call or in a hug.

As a mother, she sacrificed and poured her soul into raising children who had respect for others, made their bed and, above all, loved God.

As a wife, she was known as “General Mills” or “The Sha of Itan” and poured as much dedication into dressing, feeding, and loving her husband. As a sister, she cared for her siblings and loved to be with them in any capacity, even if they annoyed one another at times.

As a daughter, she cared for her parents just as they cared for her and never hesitated to take the long drive over to spend a day chatting with them. She loved her nieces and nephews and treated them just as she treated her own children, harboring a special place for each one, sparing no expense to brighten their day with a gift.

Please join us for a celebration for Marsha's life. The service will be on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lakeport Community Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1111 Park Way, Lakeport, with food served directly afterward. If you would, please bring a picture of Marsha and a written memory to share.

In lieu of flowers, we are asking for a donation to be sent to The Sweet Dreams Foundation, www.sweet-dreams.org , in honor of Marsha.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Todd Nicholas Ghent, 20, of Clearlake, Calif., died Nov. 12, 2015, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. 

He was born April 28, 1995 in St. Helena, Calif., the son of Todd Ghent (Wendy) and Leah Faught (David). Todd grew up in Springfield, Ore., and moved back to Clearlake, Calif., in 2011.  

Todd was a lover! He never had a hard time saying I love you. He said it every night before bed, every time he said goodbye and many times in between. If he cared about you, you knew it. He had a way of making all of us feel special. Todd’s mom, Leah, remembers all of his snuggling and hugs. Todd was the best son she could have asked for.

He was always trying to help people. Whether it was giving money to a blind couple in need, helping an elderly person with their groceries or to cross the street, comforting someone that he could tell needed it, he always wanted to help and be there for people.

Todd "Little Todd" LOVED to fish with his dad "Big Todd." He was his dad’s best fishing buddy. Todd was happy to compete with his dad and proud show off his catch. Some of their happiest times were spent outdoors. They shared a love of animals and had many adventures trying to feed them in the woods while camping. His dad will miss his wild and daring free spirit. Big Todd was proud of the man his son was becoming.

Todd was such a daredevil. There was hardly anything that he would not do if he were challenged; he was always hurting himself! Whether it was some crazy dangerous bike stunt, doing flips out of swings, or jumping into the ocean (or any body of water) in spite of freezing weather. 

As we all remember, Todd was such a prankster! His love of pranks was something he shared with his other mom, Wendy. There were many, many pranks over the years, but one that stands out is when Todd wanted to get his dad back for something. Wendy told him to wait for a few days so that his dad wouldn’t suspect anything. A few days later, they came up with a plan to dump a bucket of cold water on his dad’s head from the roof. Todd climbed the ladder and stayed on the roof (giggling) for hours waiting to dump it on him. One thing Todd did not lack was determination. When he finally got to dump it ... he missed.

He was his Grandma Colleen's pride and joy. I don’t think there is a grandma out there that wrote about, bragged about or took as many pictures of their grandchild as she did.

Leah also remembers the amazing big brother he was. He would always make the time he spent with his brothers special. Whether it was rescuing one of their toys from the roof or surprising them with giant lollipops while they were sleeping, he made their happiness a priority. His brother Dillinger (Booby) looked up to him so much, which made Todd feel so special. Booby would always try to dress and act like his big brother. Todd even taught him how to flip his bangs and he taught his little brother, Jameson, how to make a super hero bracelet out of a coffee holder.

Todd loved to play with and teach his brothers and sisters. He enjoyed playing basketball with them in the front yard or at the park, riding skateboards and riding bikes. He especially loved riding bikes at the BMX track. We will never forget the first Gold Cup award he won at the Governors Cup BMX series in 2010. He was so excited! When his brothers and sisters would compete, he was their biggest supporter. He was particularly proud of how tough his sister Colleen was and of all of her BMX achievements.

He protected his family. His sister Colleen remembers riding down the hill in a wagon with her big brother (one of their favorite things to do). Todd would always make her ride in front of him to keep her safe.

His sister Lexus remembers dressing Todd up in a dresses, makeup and nail polish. They also ran around town dressed in costumes just to give people something to talk about. He was funny and didn’t care too much about what other people thought, as long as he was having fun.

His brother Aaidan looked up to him because he was friendly and because it was so easy for him to make friends. He admired Todd's great sense of humor and how he loved to make others laugh.

Todd was always challenging himself. He was excited to learn how to play the guitar and was proud to share video posts of his progress with family and friends. 

Todd had recently decided that he needed to get serious about making changes in his life. In the weeks prior to his passing, Todd set goals and achieved them. Todd got his official ID and began working at Jack in The Box. He was excited to receive his first-ever official paycheck and had been making plans for a fishing trip with his dad, Big Todd. 

Todd was proud of himself. His family was proud of him too. He was a young man, with a bright future ahead of him, who was taken too soon. Todd’s missteps were not what defined him; his character was. He will be mourned and missed by many.

Todd is survived by his parents and his 10 siblings: Lexus, Colleen, Alaura, Christopher, Jeremiah, Aaidan, Andrew, Dillinger, Jackson and Jameson. He also leaves his maternal grandmother, Donna; and his paternal great-grandmother, Pat. He will also be missed by his aunts Kelly, Sam, Jen, Christine and Jennifer; several uncles and cousins; his girlfriend, Becca Long; and his many close friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jesse; paternal grandmother, Colleen; and great-grandfather, Andrew.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date, a memorial fund has been established at https://www.gofundme.com/8harvqfg . 

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Kathleen Gloria (Walker) Gaddy passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at the age of 64.

She was born in San Francisco on Oct. 30, 1951. She moved to Lake County in 1972 to live with her grandmother in Kelseyville. She was a cook and pie maker at Anne’s Coffee Shop in Kelseyville, as well as a cook at the Riviera Yacht and Golf Club and Kelseyville Unified School District.

Kathy was preceded in death by her father, William Wilcox; mother, Annalee Wilcox; and husband, Steven Gaddy.

She is survived by her brother, John Wilcox; former husband, Larry Walker; and children, Staci Pontius, Shannon Walker-Smith and Nicholas Walker. She had four grandchildren, Kellen Smith, Annalise Smith, Arianna Walker and Jacob Walker.

As a longtime resident of Kelseyville, Kathy had touched the life of hundreds of friends and family, as well as many students she came into contact with as part of her work in the Kelseyville schools.

We will celebrate her life on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at 2 p.m. The location will be the Riviera Heights Clubhouse at 3040 Riviera Heights Drive, Kelseyville. Please no donations or gifts, but come prepared to share your stories.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary www.jonesmortuary.com FD311, Lakeport, Calif.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Another angel is born …

Donna Davis, born Feb. 22, 1947, lost her battle to cancer on Nov. 11, 2015, with family by her side.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She is survived by her husband, Richard; her three children, Jaymie, Scott and Joey; and nine grandkids.

She will be deeply missed and held close to our hearts forever.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357, or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .