Paul F. Miller

1916 – 2012 Paul F. Miller, longtime resident of La Crescenta, made his transition at 2 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1 while in the VA Hospital in West Los Angeles. Paul was 96 years old and had lived a long and independent life with many accomplishments. Paul was born in Hamilton, Ohio in 1916, the […]

Eugene Emerson “Gene” Wyant, Sr.

March 21, 1920 – Sept. 2, 2012 Gene was born March 21, 1920 in Colfax, Ind. He passed away Sept. 2 in Glendale. Gene served in the Marines in WW II from 1944 through 1945 and was awarded many commendations including a Purple Heart. Gene worked as a carpenter building homes in Indianapolis, Ind. He […]

Marguerite Eleanor Augustine

On Aug. 31 at around 1 a.m. under the full moon, the angels accompanied our dear, wonderful Marguerite to heaven. She enjoyed her last 5½ years in the home of her daughter Kathleen and son–in-law Paul, but now she is home with Christ, home at last. Marguerite lived a full life and we will miss […]

Tamera Suzanne Horton

Tamera Suzanne Horton, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2012 with her mother, Connie Horton, by her side.  She is also survived by her sister Debora Tavizon and Elizabeth Graham (Michael), nephews Dakota, Corey and Kyle Tavizon and nieces Kyra Tavizon, Makayla, Miranda and Marlena Graham. Tami was predeceased by her father, Thomas R. Horton. […]

James A. White

Oct. 14, 1931 – Aug. 27, 2012 James A. White, 81, passed away on Aug. 27 at his home in Sunland. Jim was born in Moon Run, Pa. on Oct. 14, 1931 and graduated from Robinson Township High School in 1949.  He was also a veteran of the Korean War. Jim was the son of […]

Bernard “Buz” Anawalt, Jr

June 18, 1927 – Aug. 5, 2012 Bernard “Buz” Anawalt, Jr., a resident of Bishop for 20 years, passed away peacefully at Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, Calif. on Aug. 5. Buz, the son of Bernard and Marguerite Anawalt, was born June 18, 1927 in Glendale. Buz was appointed a midshipman in the U.S. Naval […]

James Kenneth Glynn, Sr.

Feb. 1, 1920 – July 28, 2012 James Kenneth Glynn, Sr., 92, passed away on July 28 at his home in La Crescenta.     Born Feb. 1, 1920 in LaSalle, Ill., he was a devoted husband of Theresa, father to Kathryn, James, Jr., Patrick, Kevin, daughter-in-law June and grandfather of Shelby and Keiran. James worked […]

Leeland R. Jones

November 1929 – August 2012 Leeland R. Jones passed away in his sleep at his Sun Lakes Country Club home on Aug. 19 after a long bout with cancer. His wife Mary Ellen (Melon) and eldest daughter Nadine were at his side. He was born in Los Angeles in November 1929 to Ralph and Florence […]

John Gustafson

Little Landers Historical Society longtime member and director John Gustafson passed away last week. John served as Little Landers’ treasurer until the end of last year and as a Bolton Hall docent until July. He will be missed. A memorial will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the […]

Mildred (Millie) Lambert

1916 – 2012 Mildred “Millie” Lambert passed away on Aug. 3 in Glendale. Born in Bellwood, Ill. in 1916, Millie Lambert was the youngest of seven children born to loving Welsh parents. The family came to California when she was a young child and she lived her life in California marrying James Lambert (who predeceased […]