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 his two siblings, Yvonne and Ed.
Harvey was born on Oct. 3, 1945 in a small town in Bangladesh to Portuguese parents. He came to America in 1971 and was a resident of Glendale and Montrose for the past 50 years. He attended Holy Redeemer Church ever since he lived here. He was a devoted son to both his parents and took care of them until they passed away. He had no children of his own but viewed his nephew Paul and his niece Crystal as his own, and he was always there when they needed him.

He is remembered by his family and friends for being a most loyal fan of Elvis Presley, and was a collector of Elvis memorabilia. He was also the family photographer, always showing up at all family gatherings with at least two or three cameras and a tripod. He will always be remembered as being the hardest worker in the family, too.

Rest in peace, our dear Harvey.

Funeral directors: Crippen Mortuary

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 of 1957 and received her B.A. from California State Los Angeles in 1961. She later received her M.A. Ed. specializing in bilingual studies. Her life passion was to become a teacher and she was blessed to work both in the public and parochial school system for over 35 years.

Sylvia’s talents were many; she was a cheerleader in high school, baton twirling roller skating majorette, beauty pageant contestant and winner of Miss Occidental in 1957, avid square dancer, tennis player, a beloved mother and grandmother and a volunteer at St. James the Less. She truly enjoyed traveling around the world and playing dominoes with her beloved girl’s club every Friday.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Luis Fernando and Maria Concepcion. She is survived by her son Steve (Maria); her cherished grandchildren: Luke, Avery and Addison; her brother Luis; and numerous beloved cousins and cherished friends.

Funeral services will be held on March 30 at noon at St. Bede’s Catholic Church, 215 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada. The family would like to express its thanks and gratitude to Father Gerard of Our Lady of Refuge, Monsignor Antonio of St. Bede’s, Father Mike of St. James the Less, the Kyle Beebe-Peterson Family, Victor and Penny and the many wonderful family, friends and cherished neighbors.

In Sylvia’s honor, donations can be made to St. James the Less, St. Bede’s or Our Lady of Refuge in Long Beach.

An interactive memorial tribute page for Sylvia can be found at www.CrippenMortuary.com.

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 as a secretary in the international division at Crocker National Bank. On Oct. 25, 1976, Diane married Anthony Gerard Landisi. They were married nearly 46 years.  

Diane was a secretary for over two decades at Glendale Community College. She was proud of her work and always went above and beyond. She was efficient, organized and reliable. 

Diane loved languages, culture, movies and books. She valued education. No doubt this is what inspired both of her children, Tracey Renee and Brian Anthony, to learn and teach Spanish, enjoy traveling and pursue advanced degrees.

Diane was a powerful force and loved her family fiercely. She loved conversation and treasured her close friends. 

Diane is survived by her husband, son and daughter, son-in-law Kenneth Raymond Jones, and five grandchildren: Elena Diane, Anthony Kenneth, Leo Gerard, Dominic Brian and Monica Renee Jones. 

Diane was laid to rest on March 26 at Forest Lawn – Glendale.

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 100^th birthday celebration. She was preceded in death by William Paul Kirby, her beloved husband of 45 years, a dedicated educator and elementary school principal in Los Angeles Unified School District, and her brother, Dr. David Adkisson, and his wife Beverly.

After graduating from UCLA, Mrs. Kirby began her career serving the students of LAUSD as a science teacher at Dorsey High School while a training teacher at USC and a night school counselor at Huntington Park High School. She was also assistant principal of Van Nuys and William Howard Taft high schools, and principal of Verdugo Hills High School, Millikan Junior High School, and North Hollywood High School from which she retired in 1979 after 32 years in education. Throughout all of her accomplishments, perhaps her most important was the training of young men and women to become effective school administrators and at the time of her retirement these administrators stood to show their appreciation for her leadership and guidance.

Mrs. Kirby served the District on numerous committees, was active in professional organizations, and served two terms as president of the North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce while administering the North Hollywood satellite campus of California Lutheran College and teaching graduate courses in education.

Mrs. Kirby and her husband Bill traveled the world on vacations and sabbaticals and after retirement lived an active life in Olympia, Washington. Her activities included teaching a Bible study for legislators on the Capitol campus, and she had a daily radio program leading the county in prayer for our nation. She also worked in jail ministry and gave seminars for the North West Christian Education Conference.

Her brother and his wife Beverly later urged her to move with them to Covenant Village in Turlock, California where she taught Bible studies to large groups and trained others to continue her work. She was chosen Woman of the Year for her teaching and mentoring. She has had many honors bestowed on her during her life’s journey, but considered her greatest honor to be a bearer of the name “Christian” and to serve her Lord.

Jo Ann Teeple Weber
March 8, 2021

Jo Ann Teeple Weber passed away March 8 in Clearfield, Utah. Jo Ann was born in Los Angeles to Franklin and Augusta Teeple. She and her sister Doris Teeple Moore grew up in Inglewood where, as a child, Jo Ann loved working with her father in the family’s neighborhood market.

Jo Ann was very active in the Sea Scouts and Girl Scouts, continuing that interest with her daughters as a leader many times over in later years. Jo Ann attended Pepperdine University as a physical education major where she met her beloved husband of 54 years, Richard Weber. They settled in Montrose when Dick became a PE teacher at Rosemont Junior High School.

Jo Ann, who was always on the go, kept busy as a substitute teacher, representative of Forest Lawn and, for many years, the floor manager at Glendale Self Aid Workshop. However, her favorite job was as partner with her sister Doris in Two Sisters Antiques.

In retirement, Jo Ann and Dick settled in Utah and loved taking many trips, both with family and together. Their last dream trip was to Quebec, Canada for their 50th wedding anniversary.

Jo Ann is survived by her three children: Nancy, Debbie and Scott; her six grandchildren: Ryan, Eric, Aubree, Rebecca, Caitlin and Rory; her dachshund, Cherry, and Siamese cat Missy.

July 4, 1943 – March 25, 2021

In loving memory of Billy Edward Frame July 4, 1943 – March 25, 2021. He passed away on March 25 at Glendale Memorial Hospital due to an illness of cancer in his liver. He passed peacefully.

The flowers recede but leaves behind bright.

The sun goes down but gently warmth still lingers on the land.

The music stops and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains…

For every joy that passes something beautiful remains.

May be gone but never forgotten; Billy, you always brought a smile that warmed our hearts.

Feb. 25, 1942 – Jan. 27, 2021

Much beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend, Renny Ray Maddox passed away Jan. 27 at his home in Burbank with his loving wife of 52 years, Lynn, by his side. He leaves behind brothers Mark (Priscilla) and Kent (Glenda); children Jill (John) and Blake (Lisa); grandchildren Lane, Brody and Grace; nephew Trey (Rhea); great-nephews Minor and Maverick; great-niece Nova and many, many good friends.

Renny was born on Feb. 25, 1942 in Illinois while his father was deployed on a Navy vessel. After graduating from Cal State, Long Beach with a degree in accounting, Renny would follow his father’s example and also join the services. It was when he was Army photographer at Fort Knox, Kentucky that Renny met Lynn at the local Jewish community center. They were married on a hot August night in Louisville, Kentucky in 1968. After Renny was discharged from the Army, they initially moved to Glendale where he began his career as an accountant and later to Burbank, where they raised their family.

A huge Cincinnati Reds fan, Renny truly enjoyed taking a recent trip with his brothers, Mark and Kent, to the All Star Game in Cincinnati. He also loved Sherlock Holmes mysteries, birding with Lynn, and volunteering. Renny made many friends while serving on the board of Temple Sinai in Glendale and also at the Getty Center, where he could be found every Tuesday morning, guiding patrons to specific works of art.

Renny was a gentle soul, the kind of person who everyone liked. He was generous with his time and never missed a family or school event. A doting grandfather, he attended all of Lane’s figure skating and choral performances, and constantly engaged in “Star Wars” action figure battles with Brody as he was growing up. Although daughter Jill lives on the East Coast, Renny forged a strong bond with his granddaughter Grace, whom he referred to as his “cupcake.”

Renny will be truly missed.

Jan. 12, 1980 – March 29, 2021

 Dana Ray Knox, 41, of La Crescenta passed away on Monday, March 29. Dana was born on Jan. 12, 1980 at home in Tujunga. He is preceded in death by his father, John Knox, and his twin brother, Shawn Knox. He is survived by his two sons Shayne Madden, 19, (Missy Madden), and Kayleb Knox, 14, (Jennifer Knox-Hill); his mother Janie Neal; sister Kimmy Taveira; brother Justin Neal; nieces Dani, Kaitlyn and Shawnie; nephews Jeremy and Jacob.

He will be missed dearly and forever in our hearts.

1934 – 2021

Duane John Batenhorst, age 86, passed away peacefully at home after a long struggle with multiple health issues.

Duane was born in West Point, Nebraska on June 25, 1934 to parents Alfred and Helen Batenhorst. He grew up on the family farm in Beemer, Nebraska with three siblings. His work ethic came at a young age from his many chores and responsibilities on the farm.  

After graduating from high school and working on the farm for two years, he spent one year at Wayne State College, then joined the U.S. Army. After two years of service for his country, he attended the University of Nebraska where he became a lifelong Cornhusker fan.   Duane completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1960.

Duane’s first professional job was with Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he met the love of his life, Mary Nassif. They were married in Cedar Rapids on March 3, 1962.   They welcomed daughter Beth in 1962 and another daughter in 1963.

The family moved to California in 1967 when Duane accepted a job in purchasing at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. Duane worked diligently at JPL for 31 years, advancing to the position of division manager of purchasing and contracts, which he held until he retired in 1998. He enjoyed many happy years at JPL and maintained those friendships.

Duane and Mary enjoyed extensive travel, stayed active in the St. Bede’s Church community, visited local restaurants and theaters and attended many card games with their lifelong poker group. Upon retirement, Duane spent time volunteering at the local hospital, Descanso Gardens, Kiwanis and Knights of Columbus.

Duane’s many hobbies included gardening, playing cards and spending time with family, especially his beloved grandchildren.

Duane will be dearly missed by his family and many friends who will always remember him for his generous heart, joking banter and contagious giggles, devotion to those who meant the most to him, and his ability to converse with anyone. This beloved family man is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary; his daughters Beth Nido (Mike) and Tammy Miller (Scott); beloved grandchildren Megan (Josh), Michelle (Alek), and Cameron; and great-granddaughter Harper.

Memorial gifts can be made to Boys Town, Nebraska or Knights of Columbus Council #3254.

Paul Joseph Stanners
March 11, 1963 – May 3, 2021

Paul Joseph Stanners passed away unexpectedly on May 3 at the age of 58 with his devoted wife, Lisa, at his side.

Paul was born on March 11, 1963 to Donald and Sophia Stanners. Paul grew up in Tujunga and attended St. Francis High School and Cal State Los Angeles. Paul was married to the love of his life, Lisa, whom he met in 1982. They have been married since September 1990.

Paul is survived by his siblings Jeanne (Keith) Petersen, Michelle (Alan) Profeta-Myers, Patricia (Geoff) Rue, Mark (Yvonne) Stanners, Tim Stanners and Margarett (Steve) Boyd.

Paul was a much-adored uncle by his many nephews and nieces, and he loved to help raise them. With them he planned annual trips to Disneyland and many vacations. Paul was an avid fan of the Dodgers and Lakers, and a car enthusiast. He was the proud owner of three cats that he enjoyed daily.

Paul was an active supporter of the community and volunteered at many Crescenta Valley Weekly events. He could always be found working at the Oktoberfest wine booth, which Lisa founded to support the Montrose Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce. 

A celebration of Paul’s life is pending at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society or St. Francis High School in La Cañada.

Paul William Trist Sr.
Feb. 9, 1933 – March 23, 2021

Paul William Trist Sr., age 88, passed away in his home in La Crescenta on March 23.

Paul was born on Feb. 9, 1933 in North Hollywood, and attended Hollywood High School and Glendale College where he met and married Ruth Katherine Quimby. They were happily married for 60 years.

He was a Korean War veteran and served in the United States Army. He worked for 39 years with the phone company before retiring.

Paul loved aviation and was quite the historian in “warbirds” (vintage military aircraft) and military aircraft.

When he was a young man he was a pilot. He owned many aircraft including a T-6 military trainer and he also restored an L4 with a friend.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather; he was loved.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; son, Paul W. Trist Jr. of Alabama; daughter, Jill Sanford and her husband Mike of California; and two grandchildren, Mark and Sophia. He is also survived by his brother Henry and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Julius and Maude and his brother Nicholas.

Graveside funeral services will take place at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, on May 21 at 3 p.m.

Barbara Joan Boucher, nèe Williams
Sept. 29, 1944 – May 22, 2021

Barbara was born in New York City in 1944 to parents Donald and Leone Williams. She spent her early life around Syracuse, New York before moving to Daytona Beach, Florida. In her teens, she and her family moved to the Glendale area of Southern California where she would spend the rest of her life.

Well known for her ability to make friends with anyone she met, and having a near perfect memory, Barbara, or “Bobbi” as she liked to be called, had little trouble excelling at whatever path she placed herself on. Be it babysitting, working at a bank, or as a section secretary at JPL in the ’70s, she was well liked by everyone she came into contact with.

A dedicated wife and mother, she would spend many years volunteering for her local church or at the schools her children attended, oftentimes stepping in for the teacher should the need arise, picking up skills she would later use when homeschooling her youngest child.

Barbara passed away on May 22 shortly before 11 p.m. at Verdugo Hills Hospital after a brief battle with an extremely aggressive form of leukemia.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lloyd Boucher, and her two sons, Lawrence and Michael.

Services will be held at Crippen Mortuary, 2900 Honolulu Ave. on June 2 at 11 a.m. followed by a burial service at San Fernando Mission Cemetery.

Steven John Turko
June 13, 1955 – April 21, 2021

Steven Turko, 65, died on April 21 at his home in Oxnard. He was the son of Daniel and Maxine Turko.

Steve grew up with his sister, Kathie Dell’Aquila, in La Crescenta. He attended Holy Redeemer, went on to Saint Francis High School and graduated from Crescenta Valley High School. He then pursued a career in residential and commercial construction in Surfside, California where his love for the beach began. 

There he met and married Ana Grgurevic in 1983; they had two children together – Natasha and Nicolas. Steve built a family home in La Cañada Flintridge before pursuing his dream of living on the beach in Oxnard. Steve embodied a passion for life, optimism and hard work. 

Steven is survived by his parents Daniel and Maxine Turko; two children Natasha Fanita Gaudino and Nicolas Anthony John Turko; son-in-law Gregory Gaudino; sister and brother-in-law Kathie and Vince Dell’Aquila; grandchildren: Cameron Gaudino and Wesley Gaudino; and a granddaughter on the way.

Steve was in his element with ocean breezes blowing as he listened to the waves crash and watched the boats on the horizon. May he rest in peace and be remembered at every sunset.

A celebration of life will be held this summer in honor of Steven’s life.

Adeline (Peg) Lucy Childers-McClish
April 2, 1919 – May 14, 2021

Adeline (Peg) Lucy McClish passed peacefully at Windsor Home in Glendale on May 14. She was 102. There is no formal service set for her at this time.

Adeline was born on the outskirts of Douglas, Arizona and showed her talents and spirit early in life, beginning with the violin. While denied the opportunity to attend college, she was nonetheless salutatorian of her senior class, concert mistress of the high school orchestra, and sang recitals with a beautiful lyric soprano voice, while maintaining her treasured violin studies. She sang in and directed the choir at Grace United Methodist Church in Douglas. She also was in the marching band playing clarinet, and cruised by the Gadsen Hotel in her 1930 Model T, hand-painted her favorite green.

Adeline met future husband Felix at a badminton party in 1939; he, a dashing manager trainee for SH Kress, transferred to Douglas while she worked in town. They were engaged on Valentine’s Day and married on June 1, 1940. Within a year they were transferred to the Southern California area.

After surviving WWII they started their family and settled in the Glendale annexed part of La Crescenta. Felix was manager on Brand Boulevard at SH Kress and The Toy House. Adeline always continued her singing while being a full-time mom and part-time accounts manager. “Peg” and “Mac” sang at Glendale First Baptist for over 30 years. Their two children, Susan and Michael, also became professional singers.

Family night was usually tacos, burritos and tostadas at Ernie Jr.’s Taco House.

Life was never dull around Peg. She taught Vacation Bible School, and cooked tacos for the youth groups at Glendale First Baptist Church. She once peacefully disarmed a suicidal man in front of the family house.

Peg eventually started her own accounting services business. One of her clients was the Family Law Firm Grayson, Maxwell, and Sugarman, and Barbara Maxwell became a very good friend in her final years.

Peg and Mac were married over 70 years until his passing in 2011 at 93. She then moved into Windsor Home in Glendale where she sang every hymn by heart, and wowed them with “The Lord’s Prayer.” Mind you, at 100 she was still singing.

Adeline and Felix helped their two children complete their college degrees and teaching credentials, and supported all their efforts their entire life.

Adeline is survived by her daughter Susan M. McClish-Frantz of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and her son, Michael D. McClish of Los Angeles.

Both Adeline and Felix are interred at Los Angeles National Cemetery in Westwood. Those wishing to honor her memory can make a donation to Disabled Veterans Charity (dav.org) “In Honor of Adeline L. McClish.” She would be very pleased because, when Mac was recuperating at a veteran’s hospital after WWII, she would run bases for the injured vets playing baseball who could hit, but couldn’t run.

May her unselfish spirit touch all of our lives, and her talents reach out to others through us.

Aug. 21, 1943 – June 15, 2021

Eleonore Wilma Schlef, 77, passed in Glendale. She was a resident of La Crescenta for 50 years. She was born in Indio to Vivian Lenelle Reade and Gilbert Eugene Reade and was the wife of Roland Bruce Schlef, who passed on April 6, 2013. She is survived by her sons Bruce Scott Schlef and Scott Brian Schlef and daughter-in-law Deborah Schlef. Her siblings are Irene, Oscar, Nathan and Karen.

Eleonore was a dedicated teacher’s aide who worked with disabled students, which she did proudly for over 21 years. She loved traveling but her hobby of wood working and painting brought her the most joy. She was a very loving and caring person and was always willing to help others when possible.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

April 21,1946 – June 18, 2021

Johannes “Joe” Steur left us on June 18, 2021. He was born in Amsterdam, Holland. In 1956, he emigrated with his family to Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1960, the family moved to Glendale.

Joe graduated from Herbert Hoover High in 1965. Joe was an excellent hairstylist. He started his hair salon, “Steur Salon for Hair,” on Brand Boulevard in Glendale. The salon moved to Ocean View Boulevard in Montrose in 1990. The love of his life was Susan Lehman.

Joe and Susan were married on Feb. 14, 1987, made their home in La Cañada, and raised their daughter Amy Steur Fonder.

Joe’s life was centered on his family and friends. He worked with his brother Peter Jr., his father Peter Sr., and his wife Susan. He performed at hair shows with his brother Robert and nephew Eric. He was close to his mother Cory and mother-in-law Julie. He had a particularly close bond with his nephews Chad and Peter III.

Joe and Susan had many wonderful clients who they also counted as friends. If you ever spent any time with Joe and Susan, they often spoke fondly of their friends David and Stephanie Banta, Jane Leggett, and Lucio and Rosa.

Joe is survived by his spouse Susan, his brothers Robert and Peter Jr., his daughter Amy Steur Fonder, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Joe loved life. He was a doer. His energy was infectious and his outlook on life positive. He was generous to a fault. If you needed anything, Joe had your back. He was always thinking of others, and making those in his life feel special. In truth, Joe was the special one.

There is a sign at their beach house that reads, “If you’re lucky enough to be at the beach, you’re lucky enough.” If you were lucky enough to have Joe in your life, you were truly blessed. He will be missed.

Aug. 30, 1931 – June 19, 2021

Beverly Kay Ann Moore (nee Beaumont) went home to be with the Lord on June 19 in Glendale. She was born on Aug. 30, 1931 in Glasgow, Montana. She was pre-deceased by her late husband Gary, and daughter Pamela. She is survived by daughter Gwendolynn, and two sons, James and Jay.

A memorial service for Beverly will be held today, Thursday, July 8, at 2 p.m. at Bethany Bible Church in Glendale. 

Funeral Directors: CrippenMortuary.com

In memory of a life lost too soon, friends and family gathered to remember Colin Andrew Jacobs, 19. Jacobs drowned in the YMCA pool in July 2020 while working as a camp counselor.

Jacobs had grown up at the YMCA, participating in many activities there in his youth. A memorial Mass was held at St Bede the Venerable in La Cañada that was followed by a candlelight vigil at the site of Jacobs’ death.

Jacobs graduated from St. Francis High School and was a student at USC where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha.

April 2, 1958 – June 23, 2021

Melissa Mamakos, a Los Angeles native, earned her wings on June 23. Predeceased by her parents, Mike and Helen Mamakos, she cherished her cats, loved a good grilled cheese sandwich and delighted in the beauty of the ocean.

Soar high and free with the angels! Sending you a gentle hug on the wind that you may find the peace that so eluded you this lifetime. 

Sunrise April 2, 1958 – Sunset June 23, 2021

Funeral Directors: crippenmortuary.com 

Vivian Walters Mills
Aug. 31, 1922 – July 6, 2021

Born Aug. 31, 1922, Vivian died after a brief illness on July 6. Vivian was predeceased by her husbands Allen Hagman, John Walters and Ernest Mills, and her two sons Steven Walters and James Walters. She is survived by her two daughters Carol Walters Markwith and Donna Walters Thonis. Also surviving her are five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two stepdaughters, her dear friend Francie Dickinson, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and friends.

Vivian was an inspiration to us all. Despite her tragedies, she carried on. She was tenacious and never gave up. She lived her life with the utmost grace and dignity. She embraced technology and kept in touch with all of her loved ones through constant email.

Although her account is now closed, may her example of a life well lived be carried on by all of us who were fortunate enough to love, know and learn from her.

Up in the air you go flying again. Love you, Mom.