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Terry and Nan Kotte both passed peacefully, months apart in 2025.
Terry (Terry Jean Kotte) was born in Jamestown, New York in 1946. His father (Terry Kotte Sr.) was from Albania and his mother (Kathryn Kotte) was from Alabama. He joked that he was an Albanian Alabamian.
He loved his sister Kathy (Loren) and brother Mike (Sharon). The family moved from New York to the Bay Area, where Terry attended Alameda High School.
Nan (Nannie Ould Pettyjohn) was born in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1947 to her father Walker S. Pettyjohn Jr. and mother Frances Pettyjohn. Nan loved her sister, Susan (Cecil) and brothers, Walker III (Sydney), Jim (Sherry) and John (Terri).
Nan came to San Francisco after graduating from St. Andrews University in North Carolina. Nan cherished her family in Virginia throughout her entire life, even with the miles between them.
Terry and Nan met through mutual friends in the Bay Area and married in May 1971. They welcomed their son, Cassidy Ould Kotte (Racquel) and left the Bay Area, moving to Laytonville. There, they built a cabin with a garden by a creek and had their daughter, Merry Brook Marcher (Joel).
Eventually the family moved to Lakeport, California, in 1982. Terry worked at the Geysers and as a hazardous material specialist in construction, while Nan worked for Lakeport Unified School District for 27 years.
They enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends, yet always found comfort in being together at home.
They are proceeded in death by family and friends, especially their beloved yellow Labrador, Toby.
They are loved and missed by many … brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews, a son, a daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren, lifelong friends and wonderful neighbors.
Two lives woven together with love.
In lieu of flowers, please reach out to someone you love and hold them tight for as long as you can.
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John ‘Jack’ De Maria
1933-2025
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — John “Jack” De Maria of Lakeport, California, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 18, 2025.
He was born on Aug. 3, 1933, in Daly City, California, Jack lived each of his 92 years to the fullest, embracing every moment and opportunity that life presented.
After completing his schooling in San Francisco, Jack chose to serve his country by enlisting in the Army at the age of 18. He dedicated the next two years to serving in Korea. Jack took great pride in his service, demonstrated by the Korean Veteran Flag he proudly flew in his yard. He often reflected on how his time in Korea shaped him into a better man.
Upon returning home, Jack joined Local Union No 38 and worked as a plumber and pipe fitter. His career led him to a new opportunity at the Bremerton Shipyard in Washington, marking the beginning of another adventure. It was in Washington that Jack met Donna, who would become his wife of 56 years, and together they welcomed two daughters, Nicole and Lisa, into their lives.
In 1976, the De Maria family moved to Lake County to be closer to relatives, establishing their home and building a life surrounded by loved ones. The door was always open and a glass of wine at the ready.
Jack was never afraid to try something new. He saw each day as a chance for adventure and was always searching for ways to improve or make life easier. He was extremely proud of the fact that he was awarded a United States Patent at the age of 90.
Jack is survived by his wife Donna; daughter, Nicole (Paul); daughter, Lisa; three grandchildren, Mark Anthony, Grace and Joshua; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a kind man who will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary. Everyone is welcome to join the family at their home afterwards.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com. 
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lloyd C. Stottsberry passed away December 9, 2025. He was 83. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Carol Stottsberry (March 24, 2024).
Lloyd was born in Flagstaff, Arizona. He joined the United States Marine Corps on July 29, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona. He underwent recruit training in San Diego, California.
His colorful career includes attending several Marine Corps schools. Among them were the
communications technician’s school in Pensacola; the AN/TSC-15 course at Camp Lejeune; the basic electrician’s course; the TP-TT technicians’ course; and the digital log course.
Master Sergeant Stottsberry was a Vietnam veteran, having served with the communications battalion while in Vietnam as a cryptologist. During his last tour with the Marine Corps, he was chief recruiting officer of Northern California.
His service decorations include the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V,” the Combat Action Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Citation, and the Good Conduct Medal with one silver star.
While being a recruiter, he was a Concord reserve police officer and also worked in the Concord jail. It was during this time he earned an associate’s degree in criminal justice.
After retirement from the USMC, Lloyd got a job with PG&E as a power plant operator in Pittsburg, California. In 1982, Lloyd transferred with PG&E to the Geysers power plants, moving his family and relocating to Cobb Mountain, California. He eventually retired after 20 years as a
senior power plant operator. During this time, he was a volunteer firefighter with the South Lake County Fire Department.
After retirement from PG&E, he became a member of the Lake County Honor Guard team, comprised of all branches of the military services, which he was very proud of.
Lloyd kept himself busy with numerous ventures, such as starting a water trucking company known as Stottsberry Trucking, having his youngest son Keith drive with him. They worked with Cal Fire. Other interests were sturgeon fishing, RVing across the country with his wife Carol, and stopping either at Reno or Las Vegas to play the slot machines. Most of all, he enjoyed camping with family and friends, especially Bill and Debbie Burnett.
Lloyd is survived by his three sons, Lloyd (Kat), Larry and Keith (Gayle); along with five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Lloyd and Carol will be laid to rest together, per their request, on Jan. 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Hartley Cemetery at Veteran’s Circle with military honors.
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