Eva Kirby

Eva Kirby

Eva Kirby March 19, 2021 After one-hundred years of having lived an extraordinary life, Eva Kirby, a brilliant educator and visionary, passed away peacefully on March 19, just two days after her 100th birthday celebration. She was preceded in death by William Paul Kirby, her beloved husband of 45 years, a dedicated educator and elementary […]

Diane Sharon Landisi

Diane Sharon Landisi

Diane Sharon Landisi Dec. 6, 1942 – Feb. 26, 2021 Diane Sharon Landisi, 78, passed away at her home in Glendale on Feb. 26. Diane was born Dec. 6, 1942 to Luigi Louis and Emily Melitta Sabatini in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  At 13, her family moved to Burbank. After graduating from high school, she worked […]

Sylvia C. “Grammy” Boyer

Sylvia C. “Grammy” Boyer

Sylvia C. “Grammy” Boyer March 10, 2021 Sylvia C. (Gammy) Boyer of La Crescenta, age 82, passed away Wednesday, March 10 to be with her Lord and Savior. Sylvia loved the glorious foothills and was proud to be a resident of La Crescenta for over 55 years. She was a graduate of Holy Family Class […]

Harvey Fernandez

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 […]

Laurence Joseph Weisner

Laurence Joseph Weisner

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

Kurt E. Binner

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.

Arthur Edward Stack Jr.

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

Nikki Jane Ober

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

Edith Proctor Young

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

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 […]