Martha Elizabeth Lang was born on April 5, 1912, in Nevada, Iowa, to Glenn and Eva Shelton. She had one sister and 4 brothers. Her parents didn't have much money since Glenn made his living selling Christian books and Bibles as he traveled on foot and street cars around the cities where they lived smiling and greeting everyone he met...
Donald R. Proctor passed away on June 21st, 2010 at the age of 77. Don was born in Taylor County, Iowa on December 24th, 1932. He moved as a young child to Sierra Madre, California with parents Theodore Proctor and Thelma B. Proctor, and brother Robert D. Proctor, who served in the US Army and died in the Battle of...
Robert Louis Hession Sr. was born on March 14, 1922 in Peoria, IL and passed away on June 22, 2010. Robert was a resident of Pasadena for 19 years and of Sierra Madre for 36 years. He was a realtor in Pasadena for 40 years and was an avid USC fan . He is survived by his loving wife of...
Michelle was the beloved daughter of James Austin and Judith Wong. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her step-mother, Debbie Rodriguez; two step-sisters, Renee & Alexandra Rodriguez; Grandparents, Herbert and Margaret Wong and Marie Austin. Memories will be held by her many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, friends, and members of the Arcadia High School Colorguard (2005-2007). Michelle had...
Life Reflections of Pauline Lane Pauline Lane was born in Danville, Georgia on March 11, 1910. She was the second child born to the union of Henry and Clara Deadwyler. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, her oldest sister, Zulene and brother, Milton. Pauline grew up in Athens, Georgia, where she worked as a cook and Nanny for...
Anthony Vincent Colasanti "Tony" was born on January 29, 1916 and passed away on June 17, 2010. He was best known as the caterer who drove the "lunch truck" at Bosco Tech and he enjoyed golf and was a lifelong member of the Elks Club. He will be greatly missed by many. Tony was a Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather....
Rita Catherine Tagmyer, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 13 at Arcadia (CA) Retirement Village. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Catherine and Anthony Schmitt. Rita was one of four children, Ruth Krieger and James Schmitt, both deceased, and Raymond Schmitt, a resident of High Point, NC. Rita grew up in Pittsburgh where she graduated from Carrick...
Manuel De La Rosa passed away on June 3, 2010. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Laura, sister Dora Macias and parents Agustin and Paula De La Rosa. He is survived by his sons, David (Lisa), Donald (Nok ), Eddie and sister Rosa De La Rosa, brother Augie (Tina). Manuel was born October 15, 1927 in Alhambra...
Barbara E. Treadaway, 68, passed away May 29, 2010. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Susan, Nancy & Janet; her brother, and seven grandchildren. Memorial Services at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 9 will be held at the Douglass & Zook Chapel of Remembrance, 600 E. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia (626) 358-3244.
Thomas E. Pritchard, 86, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2010 in San Gabriel, California. He was born December 20, 1923 to Thomas and Helena (Brick) Pritchard. Thomas was a longtime resident in both San Gabriel Valley and the Huntington Park area. Thomas is survived by his loving family, sister Catherine Shuford (Guy); nieces Linda McPeters, Dorothy “Dody” Oak (Bryan...
Robert Edward Alleman of Irving, Texas passed away on Monday, May 24, 2010. He was born March 5, 1918 in Long Beach, CA. He is survived by his son Rodney Alleman and wife Cindy of Irving. Bob worked with Southern California Edison for many years. A memorial Service was held at the First United Methodist Church Chapel in Irving, TX...
Eleanor H. Jamison, 92, passed away May 17, 2010. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Carol & Ed Michaelsen, Paul & Sue Jamison, and Janet & Jim Yukich; her seven grandchildren, and faithful cat, Maxwell. In her memory contributions may be made to the "Operation Christmas Child" Shoe Box Program of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church. Private services....
Lorraine Marie Nichols succumbed to her courageous eight year battle with cancer on May 13, 2010. Lori was born on April 21, 1954 in Pasadena, CA and lived her entire life in Monrovia, CA, the city she dearly loved. Lori graduated from Monrovia High School and recently retired from the Monrovia Police Department where she served for 21 years. Lori...
Marie Paratore Burns, 79, passed away May 12, 2010. Marie was a warm friend, dedicated educator, a generous philanthropist ... and the beloved mother of Kathleen Burns Dombrowski and Jeanne Burns-Haindel and her husband, Michael J. Haindel. She is also the loving grandmother of John, Kaitlyn & Kristen Dombrowski and Victoria & John Haindel. A vigil service at 7:00 PM...
Carolyn Jean Turner, 61, passed away May 8, 2010. A long time resident of Duarte, Carolyn is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry Turner; her children, Dealondra Kemp, Robert Morris and DeRon Turner; her step children, Jerry Turner, Jr., Derrick Williams and Trina Turner; her father, J.D. Walker, brothers, Robert & James Cox; sisters, Doris Boyd, Rosemary Bass & Betty...
Maryly Kay Charles, 52, passed away May 7, 2010. An elementary school teacher for over 17 years, Maryly taught kindergarten at Bethany Christian School in Sierra Madre for seven years, then fourth grade at Pasadena Christian School. Beyond her work she was an active member of Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena, and one who treasured her beloved family and friends....
Bessie Bornino died in her sleep on the morning of April 12 after suffering a debilitating stroke in February 2008. She is survived by James Bornino, her husband of 50 years. Bessie was born in New York and grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia then met her husband while working in Cleveland, Ohio. Bessie retired from the U.S. civil service...
Janis Van Dusen, age 81, died at Pomona Valley Hospital after a lifetime battle with health issues April 11, 2010. Born in San Diego, California on June 21, 1928 to George and Claire Humiston, Janis and her older sister Denise grew up in a loving house full of extended family in Coronado, California. After graduating from Coronado High School she...
In Memory Of SHIRLEY ANN DURBIN Shirley Ann Durbin, passed away April 4, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. She was a local watercolor artist, as well as an educator for over 29 years, retiring from the El Monte School District in 2000. She was an energetic, warm hearted person who enjoyed bringing her family together as well as...
Clement "Buddy" Malfa, passed away April 3, 2010 in Palm Springs at the age of 81. Born October 19, 1928 in Los Angeles to Sophia and Clem Malfa. He was the youngest of 4 children. His three older sisters, his sisters Edna Schneider and Dorothy Bennyworth, who predeceased him and he is survived by his sister Jeannette Hall and eight...