On the evening of July 7, 2022, Carolyn Genasci passed away at the age of eighty-six from complications related to heart disease. Carolyn was a loving wife, a devoted mother, a loyal family member, and a spirited friend.She was born at home in Surry County, North Carolina on May 10, 1936, to Luke Odell and Rachel Collins Priddy. Carolyn started her life with a close-knit family only to lose her mother from heart complications at the early age of four. While the loss of her mother had a tremendous impact on her life; the love of her father and...

Donald (Don) Eugene Stampfli passed away on Friday July 1, 2022, at St. Mary's MedicalCenter in Reno Nevada. He was born in Susanville, California on August 22, 1929, to Shirley and Florence DeForest Stampfli. During his childhood, he helped his father on their dairy farm and was active in 4-H. On March 15, 1951, he married Norma Millar. After being drafted into the U.S. Anny at the age of 22, he served in the Korean War as Sergeant from October 1951 to September 1952. Upon his return, he completed a bachelor's degree at Chico State College. In 1957, they...

Alvin (Papa) Gene Blickenstaff entered into rest on July 7, 2022, to join many loved ones and numerous friends. Alvin was a lifelong resident of Lassen County. He was born March 9, 1939, to Art and Ester Blickenstaff. Alvin attended Lassen High School, graduating in 1954. He then attended Chico State and received his certificate in farm Mechanics and poultry. Alvin then returned to Janesville to the family ranch. Alvin then helped head the process of transitioning the ranch into a feedlot and then hay ranch which remained in operation for many years.While working on the family ranch Alvin was...

On Saturday, June 25th, 2022, Harry LaFayette, loving husband, brother, uncle, andcaring friend passed away at the age of 91. He was retired from CCC, a long-standing Elk member, and a member of the armedforces. He was married to his wife, Vicki, of 42 years on March 8th, 1980. Harry has a passion for rock hunting, fishing, and hunting. He loved to go hunting withfriends and would always end up looking for rocks. He also enjoyed cutting and polishing rocks, along with working with leather and doing craft shows, so he could visit with everyone. Harry was known for his quick...

There will be a Celebration of Life potluck for Ruth Peterson on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 11:00 to 2:00p.m., at the Monticola Clubhouse, 140 South Lassen Street.  Hosted, in her memory by, Retired Teachers, the Monticola Club, and Beta Sigma Phi Sororities. For information, please contact Sharron Solomon at 530-260-1091.  

Ron Martin passed away quickly and peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2022, after enduring a few tough years of dementia. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel in Clear Creek, 3384 CA-147 Westwood, CA 96137, Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 11:00 am. He is survived by his wife; Jean, sons; Scott (Nichole) and Greg (Lorie), grandchildren; Portia, Kendrick, Morgan (Jordan), Paige, Trevor, Calista, Brooke and Amelia, great grand children; Shane, Kodiak and Callen. Sisters; Norma and Kathy. He is preceded in death by his sister Donna.  Ron’s childhood was spent in northern Idaho...

Ginger Diane Fitzgerald was born on October 14, 1955, in Susanville, California to Bob and Garnie Pinneo. She was called to Heaven on June 28, 2022. Ginger and her two siblings grew up in Litchfield, where they spent their time competing in horse shows and rodeos. Ginger was very competitive and loved team roping more than anything. She attended Shaffer School, and then went on to graduate from Lassen High School with honors. She spent most of her career working in the school system. She retired in 2015 with 37 years of service with Cal PERS. Ginger was a very smart...

Henry (Enrico) Armetta passed away on June 11, 2022, in McKinney, TX at the age of 96 years. Henry was born in New York, NY in 1926 to Paul (Paolo) and Josephine (Giuseppina) Armetta. The youngest brother of seven siblings – Rosalie, John, Salvatore, Virginia, Bartholomew, and Frances. The Armetta children were first general Sicilian-Americans, and their parents were descendants of Palermo, Italy. One of the most life shaping experiences happened to Henry when he was 18 years old, after enlisting in the military to serve in World War II. Directly after, he was in a car accident which resulted in...

Phyllis “JoAnn” Uptegrove Phyllis “JoAnn” Uptegrove 94, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, peacefully at her home in Susanville, California. JoAnn was born August 27, 1927, to George Elledge and Mayda Koken Elledge in Standish, California and was a lifelong resident of Lassen County. She grew up in Standish and began attending the one-room Standish grammar school by following her older brother Denny to school before she was old enough to attend herself. The teacher allowed her to stay in class and would give her small assignments to work on. Once old enough, she often rode her horse to...

Marylse Ruth Collier Marylse Ruth Collier passed away in the late night hours on 5/1/2022 in Sparks, Nevada, at the age of 85. Marylse was born on October 23, 1939, in Westwood CA. She was born to her mother, Helen Glenn and father, Roy Polk Glenn. Marylse graduated from Westwood High School where she met and later married her high school sweetheart, Walter Dean Collier Sr. Walter and Marylse grew up and made Westwood their forever home. Marylse became a beloved teacher's aid for special education students at Westwood High School. Walter and Marylse became parents in 1957 to their oldest son,...