June W. Dougherty June W. Dougherty, long time La Cañada Flintridge resident, died Thursday, Jan. 6 of natural causes. She was 90. Born Aug. 5, 1920 in Los Angeles, June’s family moved to Arcadia in 1932 where she attended Monrovia Arcadia Duarte High School. In 1942 she received a BA in home economics from UCLA […]
Joe Campos On Christmas Eve, the Lord welcomed home Joe Campos of Sunland. He was a true local growing up across from Descanso Gardens and never lived far from where he finally rested. Although Joe was 74 at his time of passing his joking manner led those around him to believe he was 105 years […]
Gordon Eldridge Thompson July 20, 1925 – Oct. 13, 2010 Retired Gordon E Thompson & Assoc Insurance Inc. Gordon Eldridge Thompson of Montrose, Ca. passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 13th at the age of 85 after a short but difficult struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary B. Thompson, […]
Leona Brooks Smith passed away at her home in La Crescenta on Oct. 24. She was 98. Leona was born in Los Angeles on Jan. 11, 1912. She was married to Gilbert “Smitty” Smith, longtime director of the La Cañada Youth House, for 45 years. He preceded her in death in 1983. Leona was an […]
Two-time chair of the Committee for a Clean & Beautiful Glendale (CCBG) passed away this past Monday, Oct. 25. After 25 years of service on CCBG, Arnold Milner leaves a legacy of accomplishments that Glendale residents will benefit from for many years to come. Arnold demonstrated a lifelong commitment to youth in our community. He […]
Born in La Crescenta, Rick’s smile brightened the lives of all he met. This beloved young man was struck down senselessly in the prime of his life. He had begun anew in Bullhead City together with his parents. Rick is survived by his mother Lillian King and stepfather Mark King; sisters Erin and Kerri; brother […]
Bud Yoho, a dear friend and colleague of many in our community, passed away peacefully on Sept. 27. He was surrounded by those he cherished most: his family, loved ones, and clergy. Though his passing saddened all who were fortunate enough to know him, the rich life he led ennobled all. Bud was born Charles […]
Ruth Vanderwood, 96, passed away on Sept. 6 at Oakview Convalescent Hospital in Tujunga. She was a 76-year resident of the Crescenta Valley, 70 years in La Cañada. Ruth was born to Forrest and Blanche (Whitelaw) Pierce on Aug. 12, 1914 in Los Angeles. She grew up in Glendale with her three brothers and attended […]
Sid Gordon died unexpectedly on Oct. 4. Sid was born in Toronto, Canada in 1946, and moved to the Crescenta Valley when he was 14. He was in the second graduating class of Crescenta Valley High School and served two years in the Army, including one year in Vietnam. He returned to work at JPL […]
William N. Glenn It is with great sadness and love that we announce the death of Bill Glenn of La Crescenta. He passed from this life on Oct. 1. We brought him home for his last hours so he could be with his family. Home and family were very important to him. He enjoyed all […]