LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Cornelius P. Moynihan (C.P. Moynihan) passed in his home Dec. 17, 2014. He was a Lake County resident for more than 35 years.

He was born Oct. 30, 1919, in Washington, D.C.

He is survived by three of four children: Linda S. Gaumont (63), Richard L. Moynihan (62), Sarah E. Barreda (60). He is preceded in death by Sylvia L. Moynihan.

He was a loving father, grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of 14, all of which adored him.

C.P. joined the United States Army when he was 19 years old and was then honorably discharged.

After his service, he joined the United State Navy and proudly served his country for 30 years until he retired in 1968.

After his retirement from the US Navy, he worked for the FMC Co., wiring Bradley tanks for more than 10 years.

He was a proud, brilliant man who enriched people’s lives from his selflessness and knowledge. He was an amazing storyteller.

The world is a shade darker without him, but he would not want anyone to shed a tear for his passing, but instead to celebrate the full life he lived.

Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, we will always love and miss you. See ya later alligator!

He was a member of the American Legion Konocti Post 437 for over 30 years and was a Master Mason in the Clear Lake Callayomi Masonic Lodge No. 183 F&AM for 31 years.

A Post Everlasting ceremony will be held at the American Legion Konocti Post 437 on Saturday, Feb. 21, beginning at 11 a.m.

Please come to honor and celebrate C.P.’s life. Address is: 14770 Austin Road, Clearlake. This will be a potluck, so please bring a dish to share with C.P.’s family and friends.

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

Please share your loving memories of C.P. by signing his online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

James D. Cooper
Aug. 8, 1932 – Feb. 4, 2015

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – James Cooper, a longtime Kelseyville resident, was born in Yakima, Wash., to Virgil D. and Ellen Mae Cooper. 

He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1949 and fought in the Korean War. 

After his discharge he worked in various agricultural jobs.

In 2004 Jim moved to Yountville Veterans Home, where he lived until his passing.

He is survived by his sister, Gayle Jackson.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

Wally 'Pops' Nelson
July 12, 1945 - January 26, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Our dad went to heaven Jan. 26, 2015, to reunite with his true love, our mom, Jamie Nelson.

He is survived by his children, Melody and Jeremy Nelson and grandson, Raymond Jones.

Everyone that knew him loved him.

We will miss him dearly, and hold him close in our hearts.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Michael Ross Tanner of Kelseyville passed away suddenly Feb. 1, 2015, at the age of 62.

Michael was born and raised in Kelseyville and lived in downtown Kelseyville for 20-plus years.

By many he was known as the unofficial “mayor” of Kelseyville.

Michael was a poet and a writer. He loved kids and was a Kelseyville Little League Coach for many years.

He was employed by Kelseyville Packing Shed for more than 20 years.

He was a loving and devoted son of Alice A. Knauss, brother to Susan Beckmen and Lane Tanner, and adoring uncle to Jasper and Ruth Beckmen.

The family prefers you do something nice for a friend or loved one (pay it forward) in Michael's honor.

An open house celebration of life will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Kelseyville Legion Hall, 505 Second St. Please bring a potluck dish to share.

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

John D. Guastavino
Feb. 4, 1916 – Jan. 31, 2015

LAKEPORT, Calif. – John Dominic Guastavino, 98, a World War II veteran who was a co-founder and popular member of Lake County's Sons of Italy, passed away Jan. 31, 2015, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital after a short illness, four days short of his 99th birthday.

Born in Colma, Calif., Guastavino moved to Lakeport in 1977, enjoying a long retirement as an active local citizen. 

Having grown up working on his family's vegetable and nursery businesses in the Colma area south of San Francisco, he was known for his gardening expertise that produced abundant vegetables and fruits in his backyard. 

He frequently fished on Clear Lake and other Northern California fishing spots.

A highly social man, he also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, dancing, listening to music, making wine, cooking, playing cards and bowling.

Guastavino took a break from his family's nursery business in August 1941 to join the U.S. Army prior to the start of World War II and developed a lifetime love for cooking as a mess hall sergeant while serving in England during the war. He also saw duty during the war as a physical therapist, helping wounded soldiers recover.

After the family business was sold, he worked as a school custodian in Milbrae for 15 years until retiring and moving to Lakeport.

In addition to the Sons of Italy Chapter 2537 of which he formerly served as president, Guastavino was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 7611 of Lakeport, St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Lakeport, VFW Post 2015 of Lakeport, and the California Retired Public Employees Association.

He is survived by his son, Bob Guastavino of Sunnyvale; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He also leaves 10 stepchildren, Donald Hansen of Anaheim, Anne Marie Gabri of West Sacramento, Cathy Chand of Sacramento, David Hansen of Groveland, Lori Hansen of Sonoma, Jeanette Anderson of Colorado Springs, Vincent Hansen of Haines, Alaska, Barbara Edwards of Nice, Thomas Hansen of Upper Lake and Patrick Hansen of Juneau, Alaska, along with many step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ambrogio and Josephine (Bruzzoni) Guastavino; first wife, Rose (Craviotto); and second wife, Mary Anne Guastavino (Hansen-Nunes).

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by the Rosary, on Friday, Feb. 6, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, followed by interment at Upper Lake Cemetery.

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

Dr. William H Cornelison
April 18, 1936 – Jan. 29, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – William (Bill) Hedrick Cornelison, age 78, of Lake County, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 29, 2015, after a sudden but brief illness.

He passed away at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and was surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in San Bernardino, Calif., on April 18, 1936, and was the only child of the late Jarrett Menifee and Ida Alice Cornelison.

Bill is survived by his wife of 37 years, Denise; daughter, Kristi Williams and her husband, Neil; daughter, Kari Diener and her husband, Bill; son, Jon Cornelison and his wife, Heather; son, John Dodson; and grandchildren, Sophia Williams, Jarrett Cornelison, Andrew Cornelison, Joshua Cornelison and Reed Diener.

Bill was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, affectionately called “Papa Bill” by his grandchildren.

Bill graduated from San Bernardino High School class of 1954 and attended the University of San Diego, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.

He finished his Masters of Education in 1967 and went on to complete a Ph.D. in educational leadership and human behavior from U.S. International University in San Diego in 1970.

Bill arrived in Lake County in 1979 when he was hired as superintendent of the Middletown Unified School District, as a result of his prior service as a teacher at several schools in California and principal of Vacaville High School in Vacaville, Calif.

He moved on to Konocti Unified School District where he was superintendent from 1986 to 1994. He was then elected as Lake County Superintendent of Schools in 1994 and served three consecutive terms, retiring in 2006.

He made numerous improvements to the schools of Lake County, and expanded a wide range of programs which increased opportunities for Lake County's children.

Additionally, he was an adjunct professor at the Yuba College Clear Lake Campus, where he passionately taught history classes, served as a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation team member, and provided dedicated leadership in helping better school facilities in California through his work with the Coalition for Adequate School Housing.

He was a long-time Rotarian, including a stint as president, and sat on the boards of North Coast Opportunities, the Lake County Community Action Council, Mt. Diablo Silverado Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake United Way.

He was active with the Diocese of Santa Rosa and a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Like his work in schools, his volunteer work contributed vastly to the quality of life in Lake County.

He was friend to many, great humanitarian and genuinely helped the Lake County community.

He will be missed by this community and will forever be loved by his family.

A family night/visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, 16140 Main St. in Lower Lake.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 14435 Uhl Ave. in Clearlake.

A private burial will take place at Hartley Cemetery in Lakeport.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either Lake Family Resource Center, which can be sent to 5350 Main St., Kelseyville, CA 95451 or made online at http://www.lakefrc.org/support-us ; or Clearlake Rotary Club Scholarship Committee, which can be sent to P.O. Box 549, Clearlake, CA 95422.