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A.18 THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1996 LOS ANGELES TIMES. Motion Denied injudicial Bribery Case POLL: Clinton Edges Dole 'Marine Is Improving From a 7i'wes Staff Writer SAN DIEGO-One of two officers allegedly shot by an enlisted man Tues Howthe Poll Was Conducted The Times Orange County poll was conducted by Mark Baldassare Associates. The telephone survey of 600 Orange County registered voters was conducted March 1-4 on weekday nights and weekend days. The margin of error for the total sample is plus or minus 4 percentage points. The margin of error for likely voters in the March primary is plus or minus 6.

view and I don't know if there's an issue I agree with him on," she said. Half the voters polled say the country is seriously on the wrong track, down from two-thirds in October 1992. Four in 10 say the country is headed in the right direction. Clinton, as the incumbent president, benefits from a general public perception that the economy is on the upswing, Baldassare said. On issues affecting the Republican presidential primary, Orange County voters appeared to turn a cold shoulder to Buchanan's isolationist leanings and campaign trail attacks on U.S.

free trade agreements. Nearly seven in 10 poll respondents said they favor free trade accords, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement among the United States, Mexico and Canada. And nearly nine in 10 said the United States should be active in world affairs. Timet itaff writer David Reyes contributed to this report ney-client information with Bersin or other attorneys working on the case, which involves Frega, Greer1 and former Judges James Malkujf and G. Dennis Adams.

'n ') The case, now pending beforea federal grand jury, involves alleged1 gifts and payments from Frega to! the three Superior Court judges who continued to hear cases involving Frega's clients. Rafeedie's ruling would appear! to clear the way for indictments of one or more of the defendants. 1 All four got letters from prosecutors saying they faced indict-2 ment. Rafeedie noted the lengths to' which the U.S. attorney's office went to ensure that any prosecutor not working on the case was not privy to any information concern ing it or even aware that it was, going on.

By TONY PERRY TIMES STAFF WRITER SAN DIEGO-A federal judge Wednesday rejected a motion by an attorney and former judge being investigated for bribery and tax evasion to remove the U.S. attorney's office from the case because of a conflict of interest. U.S. Judge Edward Rafeedie of Los Angeles rejected a motion by attorneys for Patrick Frega and former Judge Michael Greer to remove the office of U.S. Atty.

Alan Bersin from the case because the office employs a lawyer who once represented Frega and Greer when the same corruption issues were investigated by state authorities. Rafeedie said there was no proof that the lawyer, Michael Dowd, had shared any confidential attor Continued from A3 tion the country is headed under his leadership. Orange County voters give Clinton generally better job ratings than they gave George Bush four years ago. Three in 10 say they believe he is doing an excellent or good job of handling the economy and creating jobs; the same number give him positive ratings for his handling of the federal budget and tax issues. Half of Orange County voters say they have a favorable opinion of the president, a 10-point increase from his ratings in a Times Orange County poll in October 1992, just before the last presidential election.

Dole is comfortably ahead of his rivals here as the March 26 Republican primary approaches. Orange County GOP voters give him 30 of the vote, to 18 for Forbes, 16 for Buchanan and 3 for Alexander. Three in 10 are still undecided. The margin narrows slightly among those Republicans considered most likely to vote. "I think Dole has a more moder- day at Camp Pendleton has improved sufficiently to be transferred from a civilian trauma center to the base hospital, base officials said Wednesday.

Lt. Col. Thomas A. Heff-ner, who was shot in the chest with a pistol, was transferred to the base hospital from Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. Heffner was shot just moments after the gunman killed Lt.

Col. Daniel Kidd, officials say. Authorities arrested Sgt Jessie A. Quintanilla, 28, a seven-year Corps veteran. ate view among Republican candidates," Marcus said.

"I studied the flat tax and that's not the answer. Forbes doesn't have that experience to be an effective leader; regardless of how noble his ideas are, he doesn't have the experience." Buchanan's politics, Marcus said, are too extreme. "He follows a rather extreme OBITUARIESFUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS VEGA, Josephine A. bom April 26, 1925; passed away March 5, 1996 in Glendale. Survived by Norma WiL-.

Hams, sister; Conrad brother; Susan Snow, niece; Ryan Williams, nephew. Services 1pm, Friday, March 8 at Utter-McKlnley Mission Hills Mortuary. Interment in San Fer- BABICH, Kathryn L. passed away March 6. 1996.

Loving wife of Leo B. Babich. Funeral Mass 10am, Saturday at St. Rita Church, 314 N. Baldwin Sierra Madre.

Committal in Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City. Memorial contributions may be made to Maryvale Orphanage, or to St. Rita School Scholarship Fund. Cabot Sons, Pasadena directors nando Mission Cemetery INITIATIVE: Buchanan's Role Feared OBITUARIES Kelley, Ruth Kushner, Richard L. Lalley, Larry G.

Langdale, Dorothy Lee, Bettye Levy, Solomon Meisel, Gladys Mekler, Judith Melson, lrma Miller, Dennis A. Mull, Elma Neale, Madeline Nlsler, Jeannette O'Brien, Frederick Oratov, David J. Orr, Mabel Pletschen, Ruth Quartrin, Rena Reeves, Robert P. Reyes, Juarez, Rice, Allan R. Rosenfield, Michael Ross, Milton Roihman.

Dr. Leonard Ryan, Lawrence M. Saul. Etta Scheu, Betty M. Smith, Bruce K.

Sterns, Nettie Tamaki, Okiyo H. Tasman, Isabel Tihacek, Charles F. Tritten, Edmee Vega, Josephine A. Winkler, Margaret C. Babich, Kathryn L.

Bangar, Robert Bleich, Vida A. Braidman. Daniel Brown, Annette Cantatore, Paul A. Cantor, Florence Chapman, Charles Clouston, Dale H. Concepcion, Estela Criezis.

Ernest Estes, Genevieve Fritts, Buzz Griggs, Howard Hay hurst, Imogene Hill, EmilieS. Hurst-Shirley, Mae Jacobson, Charles BANGAR, Robert passed away March 5, 1996. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Bangar; loving father of Diane Marie Bangar and Robert (Tina) Bangar, proud grand" father of Rimberly Ann, Tracy Lynn and Bradley Robert Bangar; also survived by his sisters, Mary Brkich, Anne Soderman, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass 10am Saturday at Sts. Felicitas Perpetua Church, San Marino.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Norris Cancer Hospital or St. Anthony Creation Church Building Fund. Cabot WINKLER, Margaret C. Winkle' died peacefully on February 24, 1996 in Portland, Winkie will be fondly remembered by the many patrons of Westwood Book Store, formerly in Westwood Village, and of Books Company in Malibu. She will be remembered as a wit, raconteuse, animal lover, and devoted friend.

Winkie was bom February Bt 1913 and raised in Portland. She attended the Theatre of Arts at the University of Maryland and Carne-gie Institute of Technology. Upon retirement in 1991 she returned to Portland. She is survived by her sister, Ann W. Crumpacker of Portland; her brother, John M.Winkler of Portland; many nieces, and nephews.

At Winkie's request, there was no funeral service. You mav send con MILLER, Dennis A. age 51; passed away March 4, 1996 of cancer. He was the beloved son of Dorothy C. Coplan.

In lieu of flowers make your contributions to your favorite charity. There will be no services. Sons, Pasadena, directors. declined the same treatment for Buchanan. "Will I go to a press conference where Pat Buchanan is endorsing this absolutely not," said Connerly, who is pledged as a Dole delegate to the national GOP convention.

Because Buchanan and Dole have similar views on affirmative action and the ballot measure known as the "California civil rights initiative," the difference that concerns GOP leaders is more a matter of perception than policy. Steve Forbes, the only other major GOP candidate remaining in the presidential race, has been critical of affirmative action programs but he has not discussed California's initiative. Continued from A3 by; extremists in the Republican Party or by President Clinton." Walsh did not discuss Buchanan specifically. Still, Dole's action revealed a split within the GOP since Buchanan supporters were offended that the senator's position wais welcomed and their candidate's was not. They noted that Buchanan has been an outspoken opponent of affirmative action for many years.

And they warned that Dole's hope of uniting the party is in jeopardy if his supporters keep casting Buchanan as the troublemaker. "They continue to try to persuade people that Pat is an extremist," said Sen. Richard Mountjoy (R-Arcadia), Buchanan's Califor nia campaign chairman. "They ought to stop that because the more they say that, the harder time they will have getting the party behind one candidate. You are talking about a major, major constituency that believes what Pat is saying." The balance within the GOP has been an especially difficult one for Ward Connerly, a University of California regent and the chairman of the initiative campaign.

Connerly has suggested his campaign has an open-door policy, welcoming support from Democrats as well as all of the presidential candidates, including Buchanan. At the same time, however, he agreed to appear with Dole at a news conference promoting the initiative while he has tributions in memory of Winkie MULL, Elma passed away March 5, 1996. Beloved sister of Raymond Welch; loving aunt of Margueritte Piers; dear sister-in-law of Etta Welch. Interment 1pm, Friday in Hollywood Memorial Park. Callanan BLEICH, Vlda Ann passed away on February 18, 1996 in the company of family and friends.

Beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Laurie (Cliff) Gerstman and Karen; devoted companion of Jody; she is also survived by her dear sister, Ester (Leonard) Buchholz-Wolf as well as many special friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to; National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Southern California Chapter, 230 N. Maryland Ave. Suite 303. Clendale, CA 91206.

Legacy visiting nurse Association Hospice, P. O. Box 3426, Portland, Oregon 97208. Funeral Notices Mortuary (213462-2266) NEALE, Madeline Dora 98, a resident of Corvallis, Oregon since 1992 and formerly a long time resident of Los Angeles. California.

BRAIDMAN, Daniel HOMER W.MILLER' Battalion Chief, Los Angeles Fire retired. Appointed April 1, 1942; service pensioned July 23, 1972; deceased Mrch 5. 1996 died March 3, 1996 in Corvallis. Malinow Silverman Mortuary BROWN. Annette ino public services scheduled.

NLSLER. Jeannette Groman-Eden Mortuary Neptune Society, San Pedro O'BRIEN. Frederick S. Neptune Society, Burbank ORATOV. David J.

age 71 at Calabasas. Funeral liturgy 12 noon, March 9 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Interment in Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. In lieu of flowers, donations tot Retirement Trust of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, P.

O. Box 248, Bellevue, WA 98009 Graveside services will be held 11am, Thursday in Eden Memorial Park. Malinow Silverman Mor- CANTATORE, Paul Angtlo born in the Bronx, New York on November 15, 1921, passed away March 5, 1995. Survived by his loving wife, Barbara; daughter, Barbara Anne; step-son, Jack Lehnert; sister, Vincenta Cunningham (Studio City); brother, Vincent (Bronx): nieces and nephews. His smile and laughter will be greatly missed by all who know him.

Private family service at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. tuary directors ORR. Mabel Neptune Society, San Pedro CATHOLIC: Group Vows New Activism PLETSCHEN. Ruth Armstrong Family, Directors QUARTRIN, Rena PATRICK F. IDE age 35: Deputy Sheriff, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department; decesed March 1, 1996.

Years of service: October 20. 1988 to CANTOR. Florence Hillside Mortuary Graveside services Friday, 10am in Mount Sinai Memorial Park. Mount Slnal Mortuary CHAPMAN. Charles Neptune Society, San Pedro March 1, 1996.

Funeral will be held in New Hampshire March 12, 1996. Call S.R.A. for further information (310946-7081) CL.OUSTON. Dale H. Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills CONCEPCION, Estela S.

born on In Memoriam January is, ltfdt in tne Philippine Islands; passed away March 4, 1996 in Garden Grove, California. Survived hv hmhanri. David Concen- In Memory of ARMAND KAHAN Beloved husband and father We love you and miss you. cion of the Philippine Islands; daughters: Patricia Concepcion and Kest in peace REEVES, Robert Preston born on March 27, 1905 in Chancellor, Alabama; died March 6, 1996 in Gardena. He was a refinery supervisor for 43 years for the Chevron Refinery In El Segundo and a reis-dent ot Hawthorne for 58 years.

Survived by sons, Richard E. Reeves of Stockton and Harry A. Reeves of El Segundo; daughter, Myrtle A. Reeves-Fox of Hawthorne; son, James J. Reeves of Elizabeth, Colorado; sisters, Dora Boswell of Pensacola, Florida, Annie Lou Olson of Spanish Fort, Alabama and Alice Cox of Pensacola, Florida; ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation from 3pm to 9pm, Friday, March 8 at Pierce Brothers Del Fox Mortuary, Lawndale. Funeral Saturday, March 9 at Cen-tinela Bible Church, 4475 W. 137th Hawthorne. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund at Centinela Bible Church. Pierce Brothers Del Fox Mortuary (310679-1793) JULIE EDGERTON March 6 Forever loved; forever missed Her friends.

JACOBSON, Charles W. 78, a lifetime professional YMCA Director who worked with the Mead Housing and Weingart Foundations following his retirement, died Monday, March 4, 1996 in La Jolla of cancer. Jacobson served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles from 1966 to 1978. He had previously been in charge of the Los Angeles YMCA's financial development. In the early 1960s he designed Y-Buidmgs for Youth, at $13 million then the largest YMCA capital development program in the world.

It was a facility fund-raising effort that would construct or rehabilitate some 20 branches and camps. It was accomplished concurrently with the Y's ongoing annual support campaign that attained $1 million or more for current operations. As Mr. Jacobson was preparing to be graduated from San Diego High School in 1935 he was torn by career choices. On one hand was Uie opportunity to continue with classical violin.

On the other hand was the Young Men's Christian Association and the opportunity to work with young people to inspire future generations to build facilities that would meet the needs of people. He chose the YMCA. Following graduation from George Williams College in 1940 with a B.S. in Group Work Education, he was named Youth Program Director at the Southwest Branch of the Los Angeles YMCA. About a later, he was named Executive trector of the newly -organized Downey Branch, however, he was called into the military.

Following Officer's Candidate School, Mr. Jacobson was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He spent the war years in personnel work, discharged in 1945 as an Air Force Captain. He enrolled in Stanford University School of Business in 1946, attended a year, and then re-joined the Los Angeles YMCA --this time on the Metropolitan staff as Assistant General Director for public relations and campaigns. In 1948, the Los Angeles separated from the Community Chest and it was up to Mr.

Jacobson to conceive and implement an annual city-wide fund-raising drive that would bring in the dollars necessary for the Los Angeles Association to grow and prosper during the years of enormous growth ahead. In April, 1962 Mr. Jacobson temporarily left the YMCA. He was hired oy the Southern California Symphony Association as Director of fund-raising during the time of development for the Los Angeles Music Center. He re-joined the YMCA in 1963 as Associate General Director and Chief Development Officer.

He was named President and CEO three years later. Confronted by an indebtedness of some $3.5 million, mostly due to the massive building program, he firovided top level leadership to he successful 'Getting Ready for Tomorrow' campaign which eliminated that debt, the largest amount ever raised for debt liquidation by any YMCA in the world. After retiring from the YMCA, Mr. Jacobson worked with two non-profit organizations --a low cost inner city housing developer and the Weingart Foundation. He subsequently was elected President of the Los Angeles-based Weingart Foundation, overseeing the granting of some $22.5 million in gifts annually.

He is survived by three children, Gary Jacobson, Wendy Reilly and Lynne Rosenthal; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Ruth, his wife of 53 years, died in 1995. Services were private. Memorial tributes to the life of Charles W. Jacobson may be sent to: YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, 625 S.

New Hampshire Ave Los Angeles, CA 90005. uarmina rangamban, ootn ot tne Philippine Islands, and Cynthia Concepcion of Chino Hills; sons: David Concepcion Jr. and Fernando Concepcion, both of the Philippine Islands, Richard Concepcion of Garden Grove, Arthur Concepcion of the Philippine Islands, Edward Concerjcion of Chicago. Illinois: eleven SIDNEY M. GRANT November 1, 1902 March 7, 1994' Forever in our hearts Continued from A3 raise its voice publicly on matters such as: Opposition to the November ballot initiative that would abolish long-standing affirmative action policies intended to assist minorities and women in public college admissions, state hiring and state contracting.

Proponents of the measure say affirmative action is a form of racial discrimination. Opposition to Gov. Pete Wilson's proposal to halt state-paid prenatal care for illegal immigrant women. The babies of these women, Wilson's opponents argue, will be American citizens and should be born healthy. Helping to increase Latino voting rolls, particularly with programs reaching out to newly naturalized citizens.

Joining in a petition drive for a November ballot initiative to increase the minimum wage in the state from $4.25 an hour to $5 in mines the entire state for short-term gains. The immigrant community has become a bargaining chip" for political advantage, he said. Wilson's press secretary, Sean Walsh, said it was "regrettable that the good father doesn't appear to be educated" on the immigration issue. Wilson "embraces the legal immigrant community. It's illegal immigrants who cost our state billions of dollars a year that the governor objects to." State Democratic Sens.

Richard Polanco of Los Angeles and Hilda Solis of El Monte joined Soto and other priests at the news conference. Each welcomed the Catholic group's activism and its goals of reaching out to help Catholics and non-Catholics alike. "The compassion of the church is universal," Polanco said. 1997 and $5.75 in 1998. Soto said the new activism will be reflected in messages preached from the pulpit during Catholic Masses.

The group's activities have the approval of church leaders, from diocese bishops, archbishops and Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles. The church, Soto said, "has a moral obligation to participate and shape institutions." In its more active role, the church group will "stand on no partisan platform only the platform of the Gospel," Soto said. Church affiliates are prohibited by state law from endorsing candidates, but they can take positions on ballot initiatives. But the Orange County cleric had no hesitation in criticizing the governor.

"I continue to be amazed," Soto said, "how this governor takes advantage and exploits the Latino community. By doing so, he under grandchildren; brothers: Augusto of the Philippine Islands, Rodolfo of Hol JON EPSTEIN Happy Birthday, Love always, MD Cemetery LotsCrypts land, AiDertooi Ulan, ernanaooi tne Philippine Islands, Eugeruo of the Philippine Islands and Bduardo Sanchez of the Philippine Islands. Visitation from 9am to 5pm, Wednesday, March 7 at Forest Lawn Mortuarv. Covina. Service ROSEHILLS, Emerald Lawn, Graves 3 512.

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7pm, Wednesday, March 7 at Church of Our Heritage in Forest Crypt FOREST LAWN Glendale Sanct of Freedom $4SO0 OOP. PP 707785-2272 Gtndale Forest Lawn. 2 deposits. Cremation Services Lawn Memorial park, uovina. Forest Lawn Mortuary (8002M-3131) directing.

RICE, Allan Randall premature loss of a beautiful, loving son of Richard and Dianna Rice and the late Revalee F. Pellin; brother of Bradley (Laura) and Jason Rice and Melissa (Jason) Charles; grandson of Celia Bishop Rudnick. Services pending at 2pm, Friday March 8 at Mount Sinai Memorial Park. For confirmation please call Mount Slnal Mortuary (213469-6000) The family prefers contributions to the charity of your choice. CRIEZIS, Ernest O.

survived by daughter, Cnstina and son, Christopher. Funeral services 11am, Saturday at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Balboa at Plummer, NEPTUNE SOCIETY 310831-0664 818845-2415 800201-3315 Lot Angela Burbank Northridge. Interment In Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. Pierce Brothers Cunnlrurham ROSENFIELD, Michael J.

Neptune Society, Burbank at Connor, Hollywood airectors ROSS, Milton Mount Slnal Mortuary I ARMSTRONG FAMILY MAI LOY MITTEN Obituaries ESTES, Genevieve May 72; of Baldwin Park, CA; passed away on March 3, 1996. She is survived by her two children. Jeanette Stouti- ROTHMAN, Dr. Leonard beloved husband of Sylvia B. Rothman; loving father of Eilene and the late Steven Rothman.

Services Thursday 2pm at Courts of TaNaCH Chapel, Mount Slnal Total Free Literature more of Spokane, Washington and John Loy Estes Jr. of Baldwin Park; two grandchildren, MaryBeth and Joey Stoutimore of Washington state and one great-grandchild, Sean; her sister, Margaret Dunn of Grover City, Callifornia. LOS ANGELES (800) 388-6789 memorial rarit ana Mortuary. Whit Bissell; Movie, TV Character Actor Funeral Directors visitation tor tne txxiy view is on March 6 and March 7. from 9am to 8pm and Graveside funeral service A friend of the win rje on Marcn at ipm at serenity Garden in Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, CA.

FRITTS, Buzi RYAN, Lawrence Michael born on February 25, 1922 in Illinois; passed away on March 6, 1996. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary; son, Michael Joseph: grandchildren, Carrie Michelle and Sean Michael. A graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Navy veteran of World War II, he worked over 40 years in engineering and management. Rosary will be recited 7pm, Friday at O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary. Funeral Mass wilt be offered flam, Saturday at St Timothy's Church in Lguna NigueL In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Neptune Society. San Pedro 09 MOUNT SINAI MORTUARY GRIGGS, Howard Kenneth, Jr. died March 3, 1996 at the age of 32. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 9 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 23838 Kittridge, West Hills 91307 818348-8343). A dinner reception will immediately follow the servivce.

Memorials may be sent to: 800600-0076 213469-6000 l.oi Afht KELLEY. Ruth Neptune Society, San Pedro SAUL, Etta KUSHNER. Richard L. Dassed AIDS project Los Angeles, 1313 N. Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 in Neptune Society.

San Pedro nis memory. away on March 5, 1996 at age 78. He is survived by his lovng wife, Nellie Brunswick Kushner; daughter, Stacy (Joel) Braunstein and grandson. Brent Braunstein; daughter, Meryl (Fred) Schwartz; sister, Anne Boehm. Services Friday, March 8, 12 noon at Mount Sinai Memorial Park.

HAYHURST, Imogene a dearly beloved mother of Gertrude Erek-son and Anita Jean Oakley. Funeral Friday, 1pm at the mortuary chapel. Gates, Klngsley at Gates, Santa Monica (310395- SCHEU, Betty Mae passed away on March 3, 1996. Survived by husband, Raymond; children, Judy, Joe, David, and Robert; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchild ren. Services Friday, March 8, 1pm at Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale.

FOREST LAWN MORTUARIES Glendale Long Beach Cypress Covina Hills Hollywood Hills (800)204-3131 vatu) directors HILL. Emllle S. beloved wife. LALLEY, Larry G. Forest Lawn Glendale SMITH, Bruce Kendell Machine," "Birdman of Alcatraz," "The Manchurian Candidate," "Hud," "Spencer's Mountain," "Seven Days in May" and "Where Love Has Gone." His 1970s work included the films "Airport," "Soylent Green" and "Psychic Killer" and several television movies, such as "City Beneath the Sea," "Sandburg's Lincoln," "Last of the Mohicans," "Donner Pass" and "The Night Rider." "It was a good life," Bissell told The Times in 1993.

"The challenge of breathing something special into every role you played. For an actor, just being at work made you feel alive. "And I miss it," he added. "I miss it very dearly." He had served on the board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild for 18 years. Bissell is survived by a son, Brian Forster; three daughters Kathy Marden, Victoria Brown and Amanda Whitley, and six grandchildren.

Services are scheduled at 3 p.m. Saturday at Pierce Brothers Mortuary Chapel at Westwood Village Cemetery. mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend; passed away By MYRNA OLIVER TIMES STAFF WRITER Whit Bissell, wide-ranging character actor whose more than 200 roles spanning half a century included playing mad scientists in 1950s science fiction thrillers, has died. He was 86. Bissell died Tuesday night at the Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital in Woodland Hills, spokeswoman Carol Pfannkuche said Wednesday.

Bissell had been confined to a wheelchair for the past few years. A chameleon-type actor who could play heavies or heroes in any film genre, Bissell was popular with sci-fi cult audiences for his key roles in "I Was a Teenage Frankenstein," "Creature From the Black Lagoon" and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." His efforts earned him the Life Career Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films in 1994. Born in New York City, the handsome Whitner Bissell appeared on Broadway and other stages, usually specializing in roles Neptune Society, Burbank marcn 1. imsb. STERNS.

Nettle HURST -SHIRLEY. Mae aire 62: Forest Lawn Glendale of Duarte; passed away March 5, 1996. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jan Hurst; daughter, Peggy Hurst; two granddaughters, Jami arid Kallie Hurst; grandson, Mitchel Hurst. LANGDALE, Dorothy M. passed away on February 27, 1996 in San Gabriel.

She is survived by her husband, Wilbur Langdale; children, John, Alice, Beryl and Nancy; ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A service of memory will be held 11am, Saturday, March 9 at Turner Stevens Chapel, Alhambra. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Eastern Star Home, 11725 Sunset Los Angeles, CA. Please send donations to: USC Kenneth Norris Junior Com TAMAKI, Okiyo Hbra 82. Beloved mother of Joseph (Nora) Tamaki and Eiko (David) Niitani; grandmother of great-grandmother of sister of Sam Higa, Iwao Jim (Naoko) Higa, Sadako Grahame, Masako Louise Nakauchi, Patricia Yasuko (Charles) Nakauchi, and Ruth (Mataki) Nagao.

Okiyo was predeceased by Joe Genel Tamaki on January 4, 1996 will have services on Tuesday, March 12, 11am at Rose Hills Memorial Chapel, 3900 S. Workman Mill Road (Gate 1), Whittier with Rev. Rick Hata of the San Gabriel Valley Japanese Christian Church officiat LEE. Bettve prehensive Cancer Center, 1441 Eastlake P. O.

Box 33804, Los Angeles, CA 90033-0804 in lieu of flowers. Turner Stevens Live Oak Mortuary serving the family. lflilimi.il ifclrtfett'l i Whit Bissell in 1958 such as ineffectual or high-strung doctors or other professionals. He made his film debut in 1943 in "Holy Matrimony." In the 1960s, Bissell was familiar in popular films that included "The Magnificent Seven," "The Time Neptune Society, San Pedro LEVY, Solomon beloved father of Stan and Ruth Levy; cherished father-in-law of Cathy Levy; long time friend and companion of Hermosa Damgaard. Services 2pm, March 7, 1996, at Hillside Memorial Park Mortuary Chapel, Hillside Mortuary unic ing.

Fuklu Mortuary (213626- vUl I directors TASMAN. Isabel Mount Sinai Mortuary. Mortuary (310) 699-0921 Located at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier Hillside Mortuary MEISEL, Gladys Mount Slnal Mortuary Times Obituary Information Ext. 77241, 77242 (213) 237-7241, or 77242 or our Toll-Free Number 1-800-528-4637, Ext. 7724 lor 77242 Cog Anodes (Times MEKLER, Judith beloved mother of Mani (Paul) Baker and Adam Mekler; loving grandmother of Gabriel Baker, ana: Alett and Ariel Mekler: dear sister of Marcus Schneider.

Services 11am Friday at Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Mount Slnal TIHACEK, Charles F. bom in Illinois on October 9, 1915; passed away on March 6, 1996. Loving father and husband; dedicated to his faith. Retired after 35 years of service from a fulfilling career at NAARockwell. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Ann and son-in-law, Nic; son, Mike; grandchildren, Sean, Robyn, and Andrew.

Funeral Mass will be offered 9am, Friday, March 8 at San Fernando Mission Rey followed by bunal in San Fernando Mission Cemetery. Utter-McKlnley Mission Hills Mortuary directors TRITTEN, Edmee Ncotune Society. Burbank Mortuary. the music for the popular television series "The Partridge Family," and wrote several of the songs used, including the theme song, "Come On Get Happy." He operated the Wes Farrell Organization with offices in Los Angeles, New York and London and was chief executive officer of the Music Entertainment Group, which owned several publishing and record companies such as religious publisher Benson Music Group. Last Thursday in Coconut Grove, of cancer.

Wes Farrell; Songwriter and Record Producer Wes Farrell, 56, songwriter and record producer whose career stretched from rock 'n' roll to religious music. A native of New York City who attended the University of Miami, Farrell started writing music in the late 1950s as rock 'n' roll grew. His hits included "Come a Little Bit Closer" and the Beatles' "Boys." Moving into publishing, he was the first to sign Neil Diamond, for such recordings as "Daddy Don't Walk So Fast" and "Spanish Eyes." Farrell also produced tat MELSON, lrma beloved mother of Margo Winkler and Cary Melson; also survived by 5 grandchildren. Services to be held Thursday, March 7, 1996 at Old North Church, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. Forest Lawn Mortuary i.