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Obituaries for March 9, 2009
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Janine Marie Lodato-Rakoczi Born in Stockton, she was raised in San Andreas and returned there to live the past eight years. She graduated from Calaveras High School and later graduated cum laude from the University of the Pacific, earning a bachelor of arts degree and teaching credential. She taught physical education and coached women’s sports at Bret Harte High School. After a time teaching in French Polynesia, she earned a master’s degree in international relations from California State University, Sacramento. She spent several years as the personal assistant to former California State Sen. John Garamendi. She also worked as a tutor and writer, authoring several books, including the story of her husband’s escape from Hungary in 1956. Her family said Mrs. Lodato-Rakoczi inspired many people with the story of her 35-year struggle with multiple sclerosis. She and her husband — her caregiver for more than 20 years — championed the cause of the disabled and caregivers in essays and commentary. She continued to host monthly gatherings and remained mentally active and productive up to her death, family members said. She is survived by her husband, Laszlo Rakoczi, of San Andreas; her father, Jack Lodato, of San Andreas; brothers, J.D. Lodato, of Wenatchee, Wash., and James Lodato, of Palo Alto; a sister, Jennifer Lodato Brock, of San Andreas; three nephews; two nieces; a stepdaughter, Katherine Kramer; one step-granddaughter; three grandnieces and three grandnephews. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in San Andreas, where she was a member.
San Andreas Memorial Chapel handled arrangements. Mr. Maris was a native of Conway, Wash., and grew up in Anacortes, Wash. He lived in Hayward for 55 years before moving recently to Tuolumne County to be near family. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of St. Clements Church in Hayward. His family said he loved to fish the Walker River. Mr. Maris is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jane Maris, of Sonora; his children, Gary Lee Maris, and Sharry L. Griffin, both of Sonora; two brothers, William Maris, of Bellingham, Wash., and Thomas G. Maris, of Monterey; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made in his memory to Stanford University, Office of Medical Development (cancer), 2700 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Mr. Clyne was a retired state certified drug and alcohol counselor. He lived in Southern California for most of his life but moved to Tuolumne County in 1991. He lived in Columbia the past two years. He was a longtime member of Narcotics Anonymous. His recovery date was in June 1985. His family said his passion was helping others achieve recovery, although disabilities prevented him from attending meetings or social events in the last years of his life. He also enjoyed reading and spending time outdoors. Mr. Clyne was preceded in death by his wife, Fran, and their two young sons, who died in a house fire in the early 1980s. He is survived by three daughters, Kellie McMillen and Kimie Clyne, both of Los Angeles, and Kacee Clyne, of Columbia; three grandchildren; and four great-grandsons. A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date. Interested parties may contact family friends Cathy Harper or Robert Tackitt at 532-5066. Donations in Mr. Clyne’s memory may be made to Maynord’s Recovery Centers Inc. Scholarship Fund, 19325 Cherokee Road, Tuolumne, CA 95379.
Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home handled arrangements. He was born in Olean, N.Y., to Paul and Esther Snodgrass. The family migrated to Tucson, Ariz., where he graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He married Deborah Ann Mahr on Oct. 22, 1960, and they moved to Milwaukee, where he went to work for Allis Chalmbers, specializing in crushing and grinding equipment. In 1965, he moved his family to the Bay Area and began a 25-year career with Bechtel Corp., becoming a project engineer. On behalf of Bechtel, he traveled to many places including Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Australia. The family lived at times in Rio de Janeiro and Salt Lake City, Utah. He suffered a massive cardiac arrest in August 1989 and retired to pursue his interest in investment real estate. He became a Realtor specializing in rental property. He and his wife moved to Sonora in 1998. His interests include golf, travel and social groups, including SIRS, Etcetera and a monthly poker club. He also enjoyed movies, football, horse racing, country music and spending time with his wife, family and friends. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of the ’49ers, served on the board of directors of Apple Valley Estates, and belonged to the Twain Harte Golf Club. Mr. Snodgrass is survived by his wife of 48 years, Deborah Snodgrass, of Sonora; children and their spouses, Tracey and Keith Gillette, of Pleasanton, Suzanne and Andrew Odekirk, of Elk Grove, and Douglas and Tami Snodgrass, of Folsom; and six grandchildren. A private burial service was held at Dambacher Mountain Memorial in Sonora. A memorial celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Church of the ’49ers in Columbia. The family recommends donations be made in his memory to Hospice of the Sierra, P.O. Box 4805, Sonora, CA 95370, or the Church of the 49ers, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia, 95310.
Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
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