LAKEPORT, Calif. – Robert “Bobby” Merle Buck, age 75, entered into rest peacefully at Sutter Lakeside Hospital on July 30, 2015, in Lakeport.

He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, husband and great friend. Bob could be described as “the salt of the earth” and a “true cowboy.”

Bob was born Nov. 22, 1939, in El Dorado, Kansas, to parents Robert L. Buck and Merlene Peebler.

Growing up in Kansas and Oklahoma, Bob learned from his grandfather how to be a responsible and enthusiastic fisherman and hunter. His grandmother was a school teacher and Bob was her student in the third and fourth grades.

After graduation at Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Okla., Bob worked for his dad at Williams Brothers Oil Co. on the deep-water oil rigs.

“Bobby” served in the US Navy from 1962 to 1968. His lifelong friend, Maxie Thiel, taught him to play the guitar and they continued their friendship for more than 52 years and shared fond memories of their brotherhood in the Navy.

He earned his bachelor of science degree after the Navy and worked as an account analyst for the Department of the Treasury and the University of California at Berkeley.

Bobby loved the times he spent in Oregon and Idaho working on the family ranches with his mother and stepdad, Robert Stacey “Bob Bob.” They had a very special bond.

Bob enjoyed cooking and made the best Christmas fudge. He favorites included chili, barbecue chicken and chocolate chip cookies, and a good cup of coffee.

After retiring to Lakeport, Calif., he and Phyllis enjoyed spending time with family, friends and their dogs.

We will miss your warm smile and the twinkle in those eyes! As well as, receiving your latest stock-market tips … but most of all, your love for life filled with great conversation and laughter. We love you, Bobby!

He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Buck, in April 2014.

Bob is remembered with love by daughter, Leslie E. Lowe (Steven); son, Robert B. Kehler; sister, Stephanie Gage; brother, Rodney Buck; grandsons, Alexander and Brandon; and great-granddaughter, Evelyn.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no funeral services.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Amber was born to Nancy and Paul Saragina on April 23, 1975, and tragically taken from us on July 28, 2015.

She was the loving mother of five beautiful children, Christian, Kaylee, Alyssa, and twins Caleb and Joseph.

Amber leaves behind sisters, Jennifer, Aimee and Jaime; nieces; nephews; and many other friends and family.

Forever loved …

A memorial service will be held at Northshore Fellowship Hall in Upper Lake on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 1 p.m., with a potluck to follow.

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

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 .

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – There will be a celebration of life memorial service for Betty Dayton at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.

The service will be held at the Upper Lake Community United Methodist Church, located at 676 Clover Valley Road (corner of First Street and Clover Valley Road).

The service will be officiated by certified Lay Minister Gary Lewis and Pastor Wanda Celli.

Dayton's daughter Nancy Haner will read the eulogy as well as perform special music.

In addition, Jill Shaul and Sarah Tichava will sing “The Way-fairing Stranger” and Lauren Trippeer will sing “The Bells of St. Mary.”

A reception will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.

Dayton was born on Dec. 19, 1921, and passed away June 9, 2015, at 93 years of age.

At the time of her death, she was at the Roseville Point Skilled Nursing Facility in Roseville, where she could be near her daughter.

A private burial was held on June 17 at the Hartley Cemetery in Lakeport, where she is buried next to her husband Charles.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Curtis Michael Newport, 53, passed away on July 25, 2015.

A memorial Mass will be held at Parish of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 801 N. Main St. in Lakeport, at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug 6, with a reception to follow at Del Lago clubhouse.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Humane Society.

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

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 .