Cort Harold Amelung, a lifelong Cloverdale native, passed away suddenly yet peacefully at home following recent health challenges, leaving behind a life deeply tied to the community he always called home. The Amelung name has long been part of Cloverdale’s history, and Cort carried that legacy with a steady, understated pride. His family was known for operating local staples including Harold’s Dante Hotel; “The Dante”, Harold’s Car Wash on the Boulevard, and a neighborhood laundromat – places that became gathering spots for the community and part of everyday life in Cloverdale.

Cort was a private man who kept to himself, but those closest to him knew a different side – witty, funny, and full of a dry sense of humor. He loved to play subtle jokes, often delivered with perfect timing, and his humor was something his close friends especially appreciated. Though his circle was small, his friendships were strong, and he was a generous and loyal friend – someone who showed up, helped quietly, and gave without ever needing recognition.

He lived a simple and humble life. He found peace in the outdoors – hunting deer and wild pig, fishing, and exploring under open skies, often alongside his best friend Scott Gladden, and always with his dog Brownie.

During his marriage to Marilynn, Cort had three children Dillon, Sadie, and Dallas whom he was very proud of and loved deeply. He also had a stepdaughter, Shannon, and her daughter, Olivia.

For the last decade of his life, Cort and his partner, Nancy Bach, built a life together marked by companionship and shared moments. Cort was preceded in death by his mother, Noriece Amelung, his father, Harold Amelung, and his brother, Bill Fleming.

Cort will be remembered as someone who didn’t seek attention, but left a lasting impression through his humor, loyalty, and steady presence. His roots in Cloverdale – and the life he lived here will not be forgotten.

Giovannetti. A 1960 graduate of Cloverdale High. She attended Chico State University. She taught elementary education in Woodland and Healdsburg and in later years worked at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Ginny was preceded in death by her husband Ron Malvesti, her parents and her brother Leo. She is survived by her loving daughter Deanna Danforth (Lee) and her adoring granddaughter Cate. She is also survived by her brother and sister Paul and Geri Giovannetti.

Services were held March 26 in Healdsburg, CA.

It is with sadness, yet deep gratitude for a life well lived, that Dolores’ children share her passing at the age of 100.
Dolores was born on Rancho Sespe in Ventura County, California, the eldest of four children. She met her beloved husband in high school, and they married after his discharge from the Navy in 1945. Soon after, they moved to Sante Fe Springs, where they raised three children.

Dolores worked for many years in a bridal salon, but her favorite role was as a teacher’s aide. In 2010, she settled in Cloverdale to be closer to family, coming full circle from her ranch beginnings to city life, and back again at Red Fox Ranch.
A member of St Peter’s Catholic Church and the Senior Center, she enjoyed crocheting and there she met her devoted caregiver. Though she became hard of hearing, her social spirit never faded – she embraced texting and social media to stay connected.

Her faith and her family were her greatest treasures. She had a gift for making each person feel truly seen and valued. Her children teased her, saying that the secret to her longevity was eating meat daily, salting her food and drinking a glass of wine every night.

Dolores is survived by her children Bob (Marsha), Irene (Pat), and Debbie (Steve); six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and many extended family members and friends. A memorial at Red Fox Ranch will be held at a later date.

Larry Pina, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and longtime member of the Cloverdale community, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy before returning home to serve his community with the Cloverdale Police Department, where he retired as a Police Sergeant after many years of dedicated service.

Known for his vibrant personality, Larry also loved performing and was a cherished presence in the local cabaret scene, where his humor and talent brought joy to many. He had a gift for making friends wherever he went.

Larry is survived by his wife, Patrice; his children, Colleen, Shawn & Danny; his sister, Genie; his grandchildren, Devon, Maya, and Ethon; and his great-grandchildren, Liam, Noah, and Emmeline. His warmth, laughter, and love for others will be remembered by all whose lives he touched.

He will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

Joanne “Joey” Marie Angeli, a longtime resident of Cloverdale, California, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on July 13, 1953, in Garberville, California, to Thomas and Helen Tobin.

Joey attended Santa Rosa Junior College, where she met the love of her life, Duane Lee Angeli. The couple made their home in Cloverdale, where they shared 33 years of marriage and raised their family.

She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, loyal friend, and proud “Grammie.” Joey is survived by her children, Toni Vizcaino (Martin) of Cloverdale and Nicholas Angeli (Jamie) of Fortuna; her sister, Patricia Mosby; her brother, Tom Tobin; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved grandchildren, Rowan, Abbey, Maddie, Finn, Capri, and Rylan.

Joey will be remembered for her joyful spirit, kind heart, and easygoing nature. She had a playful sense of humor and brought laughter to those around her. Family was the center of her life, and she found great happiness in supporting her loved ones in all their activities.

She enjoyed baking, attending sporting events, traveling, shopping, and spending weekends on the water with family and friends. She also loved her trips to the casino and treasured her quiet mornings with a warm cup of tea.

An open house celebration of Joey’s life will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Cloverdale Veterans Memorial Building, 205 W. 1st Street, Cloverdale, CA.

Joey’s warmth, love, and vibrant spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Marlys Southard passed away January 10, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born in North Dakota to a farming family who moved to Washington for economic reasons during the Depression. They came to Cloverdale in the late 1940s when the Coastal Plywood mill opened.

Marlys graduated from Cloverdale High School where she met the love of her life, R. B. Southard, whom she married in 1952. Together they raised four children in Cloverdale where R. B. ran his auto-repair and tire business while Marlys worked in the lumber industry. In 1976 they moved to rural property near Yorkville where they spent their retirement.

Marlys enjoyed music and played violin and piano from an early age. She shared with her husband a love of gardening, dancing (every week), and traveling across the country in their classic cars. She prepared many champagne brunches for high school reunions and to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Among family and friends she was known for her pies and homemade ice cream.

R. B. died in 2024 and two of their children, Diane and Dave, predeceased them both. Marlys’ love and presence will be missed by her remaining children, Jan and Paul Southard, daughters-in-law Melanee and Juli Southard, grandchildren Jake, Ryan, Brandon, Brett and Angela and eight great-grandchildren. A private remembrance will be held at the family ranch. The family suggests donations in Marlys’ memory be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (ovarian.org).

Rainbows have different meanings and symbolism to different people and cultures.

Technically, rainbows are optical illusions of light caused by sunlight refracting and reflecting in water droplets creating a spectrum of seven colors that appear as a circular arc, with no two people seeing the exact same one.

Rainbows, though, have inspired countless stories, myths and interpretations throughout history. Beyond their beauty, they carry rich spiritual meanings and are often seen as symbols of hope, transformation, diversity and divine connections. Rainbows are often seen as bridges between the physical and spiritual worlds. Some believe they are sent by loved ones who have passed on, offering comfort and reassurance of their presence. Rainbows have a very special and significant meaning to us.

Courtney’s Godmother, on January 4th, 2026, shared with us this beautiful rainbow (pictured) and said, “It’s Courtney’s Rainbow!!!! I was so hoping to see one today or tomorrow and here it is. I saw a rainbow on the same day after Courtney’s funeral and never forgot it. Strangely, I have spotted at least three or four right around this time and around her birthday, so I am always so thrilled. Truly a great sign.”

There was the biggest and brightest double rainbow we have ever seen after Courtney’s service on January 12th, 2008. We look at that rainbow as a sign sent by Courtney offering us comfort and reassurance of her presence.
We will be doing a post flood clean up, on Feb. 7th , at the Cloverdale River Park for Courtney’s 35th Birthday. Please stop by and say Hello.

“Life is only as bad as you make it”

Florence was born on October 5, 1930, in Oakland CA to Mario and Jeanne Cuttica. In 1946, she and her parents moved to Cloverdale where she attended and graduated from Cloverdale High School. She met the love of her life, Nathaniel “Albie” Ottoboni in Cloverdale and they married on February 4, 1951. They relocated to Oakland in the mid 1950’s, where they raised their family.

Florence is survived by her children Michelle Ottoboni, and Kevin Ottoboni, her grandchildren Amanda Young, Kevin Ottoboni Jr., Zoe Ottoboni Ball, and Hanna Ottoboni as well as her great-grandchildren Rebecca Ball, Harper Ottoboni, Raegan Ottoboni and Walker Ottoboni. She was preceded in death by per parents, her brother Peter Cuttica and her devoted husband Albi Ottoboni.

Florence gave generously of her time to St. Augustine’s elementary school as a member of the PTG and student’s favorite – hot dog Thursdays. Once Michelle and Kevin graduated, she then devoted herself to St. Vincent de Paul Society, spending her time shopping for the food pantry and distributing food twice a month with the other volunteers.

Florence will be remembered fondly for her sense of humor as well as her dedication to volunteering and giving back to her church community. She will be missed very much.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul’s St. Augustine.

Our wonderful Mom/Grandma passed December 4th, 2025.

She was an amazing woman who loved life and faced each day with joy. She turned 106 on Dec. 2nd. We used to ask her what her secret was to such a long life and she always said she just didn’t worry about things– she thought it was a waste of energy. She would get up each day and get dressed to go out “just in case someone called and wanted to go somewhere”. Wherever she went and whatever she was doing was always an adventure to be enjoyed. She will be so missed but we, her family and friends, are so lucky to have known and loved this one-of-a-kind very special lady. We love you Mom – thank you for giving us so many years of pure pleasure and loving care.

The family would like to thank all of you at the Cloverdale Senior Center for all your care and attention to Erma over the years. She always loved participating in your activities and made some wonderful friendships there. We have no doubt it was a contributing factor to her long life.

This message is from Judy Burden, Erma’s daughter- in-law.

It has been 18 years since we lost our daughter, Courtney, to Ewings Sarcoma. We realize that despite our tragic loss that we have a lot to be thankful for in our lives.

We are thankful for the guidance God provides to us every day. We are thankful for family, friends and our community. We are thankful for our home, health and all the necessities that keep us comfortable on this earth.

This Thanksgiving, we went to Fort Bragg and put a Memorial lock for Courtney on the Trestle Bridge at Pudding Creek. We gave Thanks for this sweet girl and for the time we had with her.

We will be planting a beautiful Rosebud tree in Courtney’s memory at the Cloverdale River Park on Jan.5, 2026. The Rosebud was donated by the wonderful folks at the Cloverdale Home & Garden – Ashley, Scott, Gary and Starlight. Hope to see you out there.

“Life is only as bad as you make it”