Arline Rae Cioppa

Longtime Siskiyou County resident, Arline Rae Cioppa, passed away March 8, 2015 at the age of 86. Arline was born the third daughter of Lyman and Marie Oviatt in Goshen, Connecticut on May 29, 1928. She was very proud of her ancestry and she has documented family heritage from the “Colonial Dames of America” dating back to 1740. Through this ancestry, Arline was eligible for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Arline was raised on a dairy farm; hard work was part of growing up. She was very active in 4H clubs, and at the age of 16, she was awarded a trip to the National 4H Congress in Chicago for her achievements in dairy and sewing. She skipped her senior year in high school to help her Dad. Later, at the age of 40, she went to night school to obtain her diploma. Arline was employed with the Connecticut DMV for 8 years, and also worked part time with the US Post Office and the Town Clerk’s Office in Goshen, CT. Arline and her husband, Ted, moved to Yreka in 1964, where she worked a short time for the Sheriff’s Office as a matron, then found permanent employment with the Siskiyou County Assessor’s Office for 15 years. After her retirement, Arline continued to work part time for the Assessor’s Office and the Tax Collector’s Office. Arline enjoyed bowling, cooking, fishing, playing cards, horseshoes, and most especially, yard work. She was preceded in death by a brother, both parents, a sister, and her husband, Ted (Italian Cowboy) Cioppa, who passed away in July of 1999. Survivors include three children: John and Charles Angelovich, both of Big Springs, and Lynn Pereira and her husband, John, of Yreka; two grandchildren: Crystal Angelovich, and Alec Knapp and his wife, Rachel; one great-grandson, Joby, and one on the way, Conrad; and several nieces and nephews. Arline will be remembered for her great sense of humor, friendship and compassion for others. She says “thank you” to her loving family, great friends, and neighbors for bringing such great love, joy, and compassion in her last years. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the South Yreka Fire Protection District, 3420 Easy Street, Yreka, or to your local Animal Shelter. In respect of Arline’s wishes, there will be no services.

Arline Rae Cioppa

May 29, 1928 - March 8, 2015