Oct. 3, 1945 – Feb. 28, 2021 Harvey Fernandez passed away peacefully in his home in Montrose on the morning of Feb. 28 after his long struggle with leukemia, which he fought bravely. He was surrounded by his family members and caregiver. He is survived by his devoted wife of over 40 years, Carmen, and […]
revised March 8, 2021 Laurence Joseph Weisner Oct. 23, 1921 – Feb. 10, 2021 Laurence Joseph Weisner, 99, a resident of La Crescenta, returned to his heavenly home peacefully on Feb. 10. He was born to Arthur and Elizabeth Weisner in Sauk Centre, Minnesota on Oct. 23, 1921. He had one younger sister, Lorainne (Gerken). The […]
Kurt E. Binner Jan. 22, 1941- Feb. 12, 2021 Kurt E. Binner passed away peacefully at home in La Cañada-Flintridge on Feb. 12 after a brief battle with lung cancer. He had recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Kurt was born and raised in Chicago where he met and married the love of his life, Carol […]
Arthur Edward Stack Jr. Aug. 12, 1934 – Feb. 1, 2021 On Monday, Feb. 1, Arthur Edward Stack Jr. passed away at the age of 86. Arthur was born on Aug. 12, 1934 in Washington, D.C., son of Arthur and Margaret (Wilson) Stack. He was raised in Silver Springs, Maryland and summered at Stack’s Landing […]
Nikki Jane Ober March 2, 1992 – Feb. 3, 2021 Nikki Jane Ober passed away suddenly on Feb. 3 at the age of 28 due to a motor vehicle accident. Nikki was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend. She will forever be remembered for her kind heart, compassion towards others and love for animals. […]
Edith Proctor Young Nov. 12, 1923 – Jan. 14, 2021 Edith Young, 97, a resident of La Crescenta for 64 years, passed away in her sleep on Jan. 14. Edith Proctor Young, “Deeds,” was born in Buffalo, New York on Nov. 12, 1923. The daughter of Margia Wilner Proctor and Carlton Christian Proctor, she grew […]
Jane Leggett April 17, 1932 – Jan. 23, 2021 Jane Leggett was born April 17, 1932 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Harold and Dorothy Cole. She passed away peacefully at home with her family present on Jan. 23. She is survived by her son David Pekarek and his wife Nina; grandchildren Ashley and Stephen and step-grandchild […]
William “Bill” Geist Sept. 12, 1927 – Dec. 23, 2020 William “Bill” Geist passed away peacefully in his home on Dec. 23 at the age of 93, surrounded by love and family. He is preceded by his wife of over 50 years, Hildegard “Hildy” Geist, and is survived by his three children: Gretchen (husband Dave), […]
Ruth Anne Nardoni Dec. 20, 2020 passed away peacefully on Dec. 20. She is survived by her son Daniel Nardoni and daughter Ronda Nardoni. Ruth Anne was a longtime leader in the La Crescenta community. She was a PTA president at Dunsmore Elementary, a Girl Scout Troop leader and piano teacher. She loved music and her Shelties. She […]
Virginia “Chickie” Dudley Bengtsson Jan. 12, 2021 Virginia “Chickie” Dudley Bengtsson passed away from complications of COVID-19 on Jan. 12. She was 94 years old. Born in Glendale, Chickie graduated from Hoover High School and attended Glendale College. In 1950 she married and settled down in Glenoaks Canyon to begin a wonderful life with her […]