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a 10 10.00 0 00 00 00 a 1 LOS ANGELES TIMES WEDNESDAY. JUNE 6, 2001 B9 John Hartford; Penned Pop Hit 'Gentle on My Mind' By RICHARDCROMELIN ers' groundbreaking CBS televi- scene of young singer-songwritTIMES STAFF WRITER sion variety show and on the ers, spearheaded by Kris Kristof1 "Glen Campbell Goodtime ferson, and later in the '70s setof the most popular songs in BLUEGRASS ing Hartford play his hit on a John Hartford, who wrote one FESTRAL Hour," which replaced it. Watch- tled into the world of folk THE and bluegrass. In 1977, he won anthen retreated from the spotlight JOHN and live fish, viewers got a taste modern pop music history and HART banjo equipped with a fishbowl other Grammy for 'Mark Twang," in the ethnic traditional to pilot a riverboat and play his FLATT of the quirky aesthetic that beloved bluegrass music, died LESTER would soon lead Hartford album category. away He also took breaks from muMonday in Nashville of cancer.

AND from Hollywood. sic to his other He was 63. OCT. 9 Hartford was born in New pursue passion. A Hartford's "Gentle on My LAWN York City and grew in St.

pilot, for a licensed riverboat Mind" became a Top 40 hit for ALUMNI Louis, where he became en- averaged two days a up time he Glen Campbell in 1968 (an earlier chanted with Mississippi steam- week for half the year guiding release of the single in 1967 boats and traditional music, the Julia Belle Swain on its 67- peaked at No. 62), but the espe- mile tourist run on the Mississong cially the bluegrass of Lester far transcended that modest Flatt and Earl Scruggs. He stud- sippi. Hartford spent recent chart showing, distilling in a ied art, worked as a riverboat years on a variety of recording mainstream-friendly manner the deckhand and became a disc projects and music instruction era's folk-pop sensibility and the jockey, then moved to Nashville videos. He also researched and generation's spirit of yearning and worked as a session musi- wrote a book on fiddler Ed Haland wanderlust.

cian. In 1966, he signed with ey. Campbell won two Grammys Associated Press RCA Records, which released his He returned to the charts unfor the performance, and Hart- debut album, "John Hartford expectedly this year as a key ford also won two: for best coun- JOHN HARTFORD Looks at Life," that year. Its contributor to the soundtrack of try song and for his own record- follow-up, "Earthwords Mu- the movie Brother, Where of the tune. "Gentle on My The Grammy-winning bluegrass fiddler and banjo player (at his Nashville sic," introduced "Gentle on My Art Thou." The album of tradihome Mind" was eventually recorded in 1986) was a writer and performer on the Smothers Brothers' TV show.

ing Mind." tional and traditional-style songs by hundreds of artists, including Hartford could have extended surprised the pop world when it Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and his heady career on network TV, went to No. 1 on the country Aretha Franklin, and has been music licensing organization vative banjo players ever," time I do, I think of John." but he turned down a CBS offer chart in February and sold more broadcast on radio or television BMI. to star in a detective series, re- than 1 million ery Campbell told the Associated Hartford parlayed the success turning to Nashville to copies. more than 6 million times, rank- pursue a Survivors include his wife, Maing second to the Beatles' "He was a great writer, and Press. "I do the song every night into a role as a writer and per- more low-key, eclectic career.

He rie Hartford, and son Jamie, a "Yesterday," according to the one of the finest and most inno- in my show on the road, and ev- former on the Smothers Broth- was part of the city's bohemian singer-songwriter. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Los Angeles Times now offers Display Obituary Notices with photographs. Please call the Obituary Desk at Ext. 77241 or Ext. ADLER, Claire Harleen Sinai Mortuary BAR.NES.

Sonya a Peel Encino. California. passed awav on June 2. 2001 She was born in New York Cats on October 23. 1925 She 1 survied by her loving laughter.

Linnea Barnes, son. Peter Barnes, daughter- law. Segai Barnes. grand hibren. Vincent Pergola and Havley Mav.

Barnes, cousins. Alan and Millv Peterson of Chicago. She 15 preceded in death by her husband Edmund Barnes and her parents Dr. and Mrs. Roy Victor Peel A memorial service will be held on Sund.ov.

June 10 at 3:00 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church. 17400 Vanowen. Van Nays. CA (818)342-0302 In hen of flowers.

donations may be made to the Dr. Roy Vincent Peel Memorial Scholarship Fund. Augustan. College. Development Offce.

139 38th Street. Rock Island. 11.41201-2296. BLASER. Opal June Passed away on June 4.

2001 in Directors 310-393-9988. BLENDER. Ruth Venice. ('A She was preceded in death by her beloved hasband Darold. Beloved mother of Clare Blackley and Shirley Ross Dear grandmother to James and David Blackies and Dand Ross Also by her brother Robert Martin Friends may call on Thursdav 4.00-9.00 PM at the mortuary.

Funeral Services on Friday. June 8th at 11:00 AM at Grace Chapel inside Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood. CA Gates, Kingsley Gates Moeller Murphy Funeral ted peacefully at home on June 5. 2001 All her life she provided unconditional love, support, and help to her family and friends. She will be forever missed and forever loved.

Ruth 18 survived by her daughter and son-in-law Sue and Jim Fischer and her four grandchildren. Adam. Evan. Allison. and Zachary Services will he Thursdav.

June 7. 2001. 100 p.m. at Mt Sin.n Memorial Park. Hollywood Hills BURKE, Conrad Carle of Lat Joila.

d'A passed away on May 31st the age of 65 in Bordeaux. France while on vacation. Beloved hushand of Christa Burke (nee Holt. loving father of Matthew and daughter-in-law Juhe Burke of Thousand Oaks. Cundv and son-in-law Matt Booker of San Diego.

and Carla and son-in-law Commander Patrick Butler. US Navy, vi Boston. MA. cherished grandfather of Christina and Ryan Burke. Jessica, Riley.

Benjamin, and Jennifer Booker. and Patrick. Nicholas. and baby girl (expected in July) Butler: son of the late Bryan and Dorothy (nee Sukeforth) Burke: dearest brother of Baxter and sister-in-law Linda Burke and the late Roger and sister-in-law Beate Burke. and adored father Ngure and elder to the men of Sacred Path.

Conrad was born on July 2. 1933 in Boulder. (O A- young boy his family moved to Los Angeles where Conrad attended Dorsey High School Conrad received a basketball -holar dap to U71A where he blaved tor the legendary Coach John Wanden sigmfmantiv his info pen graduation trot Conned marred his beloved Christa tabo shared their lite together for more thin 43 wears), moved to for his -Lint in the Navy and then returned to Los Angeles and a career at IBM Conrad and Christa relocated to La Joila in 1977 where Conrad retired from Qualcomm last year At SIX feet seven inches, Contad has always been a larger than life figure. But after an mines left him in a weakened and vulnerabie physical state seven years ago, he became an even bigger figure in life through his heron struggles to recover from his diness and to help others do the same He wat be remembered a- a lovable rascal who us much about the meaning of -trength. the redemptive power of love.

and the infinite healing quantus of forgiveness. Services to be bold at folia Presbyterian Church. 7717 Draper Ira Li Jolla. CA on Mon. Dine 11.

2001 .11 10.1m Reception 10 to loss at Li hated In don Sharp Rehab 1. err Dr. Diego. 1 The O.k Conrad Birke Memorial Fund Stephen the Mens Center of Angeles. 21243 Bl.

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Pilar In actress who had a memorable role In John Frankenheimer': "Young Savages" and who made several notable appearances en some of the most popular television series of the 1960'S, died of lung cancer in Los Angeles on Sunday. June 3rd. She was 62. Cerveris. who acted under the name Pilar Seurat.

guest -started on "Star "Bonanza" and "Hawan Five-0" among many others. Born in Manila. Cerveris Immigrated to Los Angeles in 1945. She began her career as a dancer and was one of the featured dancers in "Ken Murray's Blackouts" She was married from 1959-1963 to film producer Don Devhn. with whom she had her only child.

writer and producer Dean Devin. In 1970, she married Don Cervers. They divorced in 1981 but remained close until her death. Of his mother Devhn sand. "She was the spiritual compass of our family who inspired me to follow my dreams.

Words cannot express how much I love her and how much I will miss her." In addition to her son Dean. Cerveris is survived by her sister Angela Hernandez. an artist, halfsister Alana Lambros. a TV producer. two meces and a nephew.

In lieu of flowers, donations ran be sent to: Israei Cancer Research Foundation. 8383 Wilshre Ste. 341 Beverly Hills, CA 90211. CHACON. Rosario V.

Resident of L.A. Passed June 2. 2001 at age 72. born in Guadalajara, Mexico. She was involved with East Sr.

Citizen Program and organizer of Nevada trips She is survived by her children Rachel. Rosie. Rebecca, Rudy, Robert. Ricky. Rita.

Rosemarie and spouses, 15 grandchildren; 6 great grandehildren. Services at St. Mary's Catholic Church. June 6. 2001.

(4th CHAPARRO, Florinda B. Guerra Gutierrez (323)723-1125 CONDON. Dr. Ann Gorman Well known Canadian historian. scholar, popular teacher and community leader.

Dr. Ann Gorman Condon died suddenly at the Regional Hospital in Saint John. New Brunswick. Canada on June 1. 2001.

Daughter of the late Judge Joseph Gorman and Genevieve Smith Gorman of Pasadena, California, she Is survived by her husband. Dr. Thomas J. Condon, UNBSJ Vice President Emeritus, their son. Gregory Gorman Condon and his partner.

Lisa Foran. and two daughters in Toronto, Katherine and her husband Robert Woodford. and Caroline: her brother. Joseph Gregory Gorman. Jr.

and his wife Molly of San Marino, Cahformia and their children, Jenny of Dublin, Ohio and Joseph Gregory Gorman HI of San Francisco: her nephew Michael Smith. son of her late sister Phyllis Smith: nephews John and Michael Condon and nieces Mary Thomas and Christine Condon all of Connecticut Growing up in Ann attended Mayfield School with which her family has been assortated for three generations. She completed her A. at the Universiof California (Berkeley). her Radchffe College, and her PI.

Harvard where her dissertation received the DeLaney Jay Prize. For many vears she taught at the Fredeneton and Sunt John campuses of the I of New Brunswick until her retirement in 1999 as Professor of History In retirement Ann taught for a term in China. She was the author of The Envy of the American States: The Loyalist Dream for New Brunswick and hored An Illustrated Thistory of Rothesay. 1785-1920. Her most recent book.

Architects of Our Fortunes: The Journal of Eliza A. 0114. 1860-1863. a work which she edited and provided an introduction for. was published this vear by the Huntington Library Press in San Marino, Conforma and launched there on April 1st.

She was the author of many scholarly articles. reviews, as well as popular pieces. She had an abiding commitment to and love tor the visual arts. She served for many vears on the Board of the New Brunswick Museum and Braverbrook Art Gallery She a substantial role in devolthe Lovabst Papers Project ted to the creation of major repositories of Lovist at UNBE the London the City of New York and the American Antiquarian Society She Was frequent contributor to CBC Radio and Television. member of the National Connell of the Canadian Association.

President of the Atlanta Association of Historiand ('hair of the Department of and Politics She loved teaching and did much hallenge, encourage and inspire mint of her undergraduate and graduate students She Wits outing in Canada and the on the history of the Sho was devoted in her family near and fur. her friends. and to helping Intents a vanety of w.tv- The not the mind of central to her: her zest for life and conversation was unbounded She will be greatly missed by many. Her funeral will be in Saint John or June ti. 2001 where there will ba mass of Christin burial at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Con41 Waterloo Street .1 r- tong ments are under the care and direction of Bronan'3 Select Commangy Funeral Home.

111 Paradise Row Sunt John New Brun-wick. 0 Request of the 1.10 be made to the hip it CORRALES, Dorothy Maria Guerra Gutierrez (323)723-1125 CUSUMANO, Jane (46) First Time Filmmaker Finishes Project While Battling Breast Cancer a screenplay writer, who recently fulfilled her dream of directing her first feature film, "What Matters Most" passed away peacefully in the arms of her husband. Jim Cusumino on June 1st after it courageous 4- Wear battle with breast cancer Cusumano's film will be seen nationally this summer in a series of special screenings as part of strategy to increase the awareness of breast cancer and develop the most appropriate distribution for the film. A former Bay Area resident from Palo Alto and Los Altos, she and her husband moved to Ojai three years ago. What Matters Most" was a labor of love among the entire Cusumano family.

It was written and directed by Ms. Cusumano, executive produced by her husband and stars their daughter, Polly Cusumano. Mr. Casumano's sister, Donna Cusumano, was on set and directed "One Touch Biscotti: A Woman, A Film And A Fight" a documentary about Ms. Cusumano's struggle with breast cancer while foilowing her dream to direct her first feature film.

Both films are currently being submitted to film festivals and will be offered for international distribution this fall. After putting her cancer In remission two years ago. Ms. Cusumano learned only a week prior to production that the disease had returned and metastasized Not forgoing her dream of making the film, she received weekly chemotherapy treatments while shooting on location in Amarillo. Texas and finished her film four weeks before she passed away Ms.

Cusumano was an accomphished equestrian and an artist on many fronts. For many years, she was commissioned to produce paintings of famous racehorses. She also had a creative knack for restoring old homes, and recently restored a Mediterranean horse and citrus ranch in Ojar. built in 1926 by noted architect. Wallace Neff.

Despite major surgery and treatments during her first battle with breast cancer. Ms Cusumano served as the general contractor on the restoration. The home was named "Chateau Wally" after Wallace Neff and their film company, Chateau Wally Films Ms. Cusumano is survived by her husband. Jim.

daughter. Polly of Hollywood. step and sonin-law. Doreen and Nels Nelsen of Saratoga; grandchildren, Brenna. Kaley and Jerod Nelsen, brother.

Michael Melvin of Visalia: sisters, Judy Melvin of Saratoga, Janelle Melvin of Athens. Georgia and Janice Duncan of Orlando, Florida. Viewing will be held at Clausen Funeral home on Tuesday, June 5 from 12:00 to 8:00 pm and funeral services will follow on Wednesday at 11:00 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Ojar. The family asks that in heu of flowers, donations be made to The Jane C'usumano Foundation For the Love of 0ja, 323 East Matila Street.

Ste. 110 CA 93023. FALABRINO, Michael L. Died June 2. 2001 He was born in Los Angeles on September 4.

1917 and raised in San Gabriel. He attended San Gabriel Mission Elementary School. graduated from Alhambra High School. and attendelt'sC. He went into the hardware business with his parents in San During World War I.

from 1941-1945. Mike was the Chief Paymaster for Shipbuildung Wilmington. California, under John A. McCone. President.

After the war. from 1945-1956, Mike. his wife and his brother founded the Mission Hardware Co. in San Gabriel. From 1956 to the present.

Mike and his business partner. Peter Gianni. have been owners and managers of commercal buildings in San Gabriel. Monterey Park. Arcadia.

Alhambra and Palm Springs. Mike was former San Gabriel City Mayor and Counelman for 24 years. Mike is survived by his daughter Christine M. Sofranko and son -inlaw Robert of Newport Beach Two grandsons Michael A. and his wife L.vnn of Laguna Beach and Daniel of Newport Beach A brother Joseph E.

Falabrano of Arcadia and sister Nina of La Canada Rosarv. this evening 700 m. it Pierre Brothers Simone Dubois Chapel Funeral Mass. Thursdav. 10.30 am at the San Gabriel Mission Church Interment follow at Re-arrestion Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations may be made to San Gabriel Valley Medical Center Foundation.

438 W' Las Tunas San Gabriel. CA 91776 (626)570-6611. Pierce Brothers Simone Dubois Mortuary, (626) 287 0595, assisting the family. Funeral Directors FOREST LAWN MORTUARIES Glendale Long Beach Cypress Covina Hills Hollywood Hills 800-204-3131 forestlawn.com To Place a Times Obituary Notice Call Ms. Ryan or Ms.

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Stevens, Sandy M. Nicholas, John George Sutterman, Irene Oringer, Helen Wert, Melvin D. Podolak, Lee Wilson, Ozvie V. Sr. Reager, Leigh Wise, Harold Morris Robertson, Keith Earl Wolf, Arthur Howard FISHER, Theodora (Theo) Julv 17.

1921 June 2. 2001 Walnut Creek. Califorma. Theodora Frisbee Fisher. known to legions of friends as Theo, died at the age of 79 on June 2.

2001 in her home of the past three vears at the Inn of Walnut Creek. She is survived by her daughter. Elizabeth Helen Field of Concord. Califorma, and her two sons. William Nobles Fisher of Olympia, Washington, and Robert Gregory Fisher of Boulder.

Colorado, as well as her brother. Don Frisbee of Portland. Oregon, and her sister Barbara Ann Hart of Winston. Oregon. All were with her in her final davs.

She 19 also succeeded by seven grandchildren. two great -grandchildren, and six grandchildren who are her sons' step-children. Born Helen Theodora Frisbee July 17. 1921. in Ross.

California (near Sausalito). Theo grew up in Beverly Hills, graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1939. where she was elected Student Body Vice President Attending Pomona College, she met her future husband. Wavne I. Fisher, Jr.

(deceased in 1993). who later became President of Owl Drugs and then President and ('hief Executive Officer of Lucky Stores. Theo performed community service through the Assistance League Junior Auxiliary in Los Angeles. She greatly enjoyed the beach (in her trademark floppy sun hat). travel.

sailing. tennis and paddle tennis. Above all, she enjoyed a long and happy marriage and the company of family and friends. The memorial service will be private. In heu of flowers.

those wishing to send a remembrance are asked to mak ad donation to Pomona College (The Gift Office. 333 N. College Way. Claremont. CA 91711- 6325) or the American Heart Association (11200 Golf Links Road.

Oakland. CA 94605). Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel (925)682- 4242. HAHN, DENNIS( 1942-2001) Passed away peacefully in his home on June third.

Beloved by and loving of many, Dennis lived his all -too- -short life to Its fullest sharing his love, warmth, gusto and humor with the many who will forever feel his loss and cherish his memory He Is survived by his fiancee. Wanda Mercer. his children. VanesSt and Andrew: his parents. Ruth and Lee: his brother Joel and family.

Linda, Sara and Michael. his former wife. Gina Saudel and husband, Terry: his good friends Doug Hedlund and Dexter Taylor and his caretakers. Elvia. Arce and Dennis.

Final services will be private. Family and friends will celebrate Dennis's life at 5.00 p.m. on Friday. June 8th. at the home of Gina Sandel 769-9726).

Contributions an tribute may be made payable to Cedars- Sinai Medical Center and mailed to 8631 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles. CA 90048 K. C.

Miller. Write on heck Maxine Dunitz Neurological Instrtute" with tribute notation 'Dennis Hahn HAUPTMAN, Erma Mount Sinai Mortuary HIBLER. Albert Jr. Born 27. 1947: deceased May 18.

2001 Services held Inglewood Mortuary 3801 Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, ('A 90305 HOBBS. Johnnie Lucile Of Maywood. CA died May 26. 2001 She was born August 13.

1919 in Birmingham. She is survived by a daughter. Margaret Olena Hobbs of Marwood. CA. nieces.

grand nieces and great -grand neces. and grand nephews and great- -grand nephews of the states Funeral Directors Keeping Jewish Families Together Hillside Memorial Park Mortuary 800-576-1994 Serving all cemeteries www.hillsidememorial.com FD 1358 Los Angeles Obituaries HOPKINS, Jimmy L. Born July 19. 1956. died of a heart attack at the age of 44 at St.

Francis Hospital in Federal Way. WA. His father. Calvin Hopkins, precedes Hopkins in death. He 1S survived by two children.

Jimmy and Jynelle of Tacoma. Washington; mother. Barbara J. Hopkins of Anchorage, Alaska and Barbara A. Hopkins-Cox of Sicily, Italy, grandmother Mable Harris of Jackson.

Mississippi: two nieces Carma Christenbury and Darby Cox: one nephew, Alan Cox and a host of relatives, friends and acquaintances Medically retired from U'S Army In 1991, he served 17 years before being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Hopkins had leadership roles ranging from Infantryman to Personnel Semor Sergeant. overseas and within U'nted States, and was decorated with numerous service medals. He continued leadership performance in the civilian arena as an employee with Tele-Communications, Inc. (TCI) in Auburn, Washington in several positions.

as well as volunteer positions with Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Seattle Northwest Chapter, as the Sports Director and a member on the Board of Directors. Further. Hopkins was actively involved with SeattleTacoma School Districts as spokesperson ensuring compliance with the t'S American Disabities Act. Hopkins had a lust for life and for helping others He is befriended. loved and remembered.

Services will be celebrated itt Edhne Yahn Funeral Chapel. 424 West Meeker Street, Kent. WA 90832 with Family, Friends and Acquantances Hour Wednesday. 06 June. 3-7 p.m., Funeral Service Thursday, 07 June.

11 a.m. p.m. and Graveside with Military Honors Thursday. 07 June. 2:30 p.m.

at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent. Washington. In heu of flowers, remembrances may be made in the name of Jimmy L. lopkins, to MS Society of King County. 753 35th Seattle.

WA 98103-8802. KURODA, Sojo (67) beloved husband of JoAnn Hisave Kuroda: father of Randy and Brad Kuroda: brother of Kobai (Masako), Kuson (Karen) and Togaku (Ruth) Kuroda; also survived by many meces, nephews. and other relalives Memonal services will be held on Saturdav, June 9 from 11 30 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church of Long Beach 3955 Studebaker Rd. Long Beach. Fukui Mortuary (213) 626-0441.

McMILLEN, Margaret J. Of Palm Desert and Los Feliz. died June 2. 2001. in Los Angeles after a short illness A native of Indiana, she enjoyed an active life as a Powers model and a prizewinning golfer.

and had homes over the years in New York. Honolulu. Santa Barbara, Los Fehz and Palm Desert Mrs. McMullen Is survived by Jerry L. Habel.

Lynn MacCush. Mariah MarGuish. Thomas Hunter Russell. and a host of friendEntombment 1130 Services Thursday. Inne 7.

at at Santa Barbara Cemetery Mausoleum. Santa Barbara California. Forest Lawn Glendale. Forest Lawn Mortuary. MILLER, Irving Died peacefully on Sunday.

June 3rd. and is survived by his wife. Gertrude, hi- two sons. Steven and his grande hadron Jacin and Morgen Funeral servers will be at Eaten Memorial P.a Mission Halls. Thur day June 7.

2001 12 noun In in of please mike all donations to the Jewish Big Brothers of Los Angeles. 323-751- 8675. Funeral Directors A Friend of the MOUNT SINAI MORTUARY Serving all Jewish cemeteries 0101 LOS ANGELES www.mt-sinai.com NELSON, Virginia Griffes November 4, 1929-May 30, 2001 departed us peacefully. from home, with husband Gene and all tour children by her side. She waged her battle against cancer with valor and grace through her last breath.

A second generation native Cahforman, she attended Holly wood High, and UCLA, graduating in 1951 Jinnie married her college sweetheart. Gene, and they were to have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this June 22nd. She had four children in SIX years. and brought tremendous joy and energy to motherhood. Jinnie was In teaching administration at Glendale College for 30 years.

She last served in the position of Chairperson of the Adult Education Business Division. and additionally aided in development funding. She earned her MBA in 1983, and studied Spanish to become fluent. She was a natural educator. gracious and eager to share her knowledge.

Jinnie Was di lover of life. and people. Her family and many friends brought her great joy. She was an entertainer, par excellence, and especially loved having her family all together at the Lake Arrowhead home. She created many beautiful memories for her eleven grandchildren, ages 1-18.

She will be lovingly missed. Virginia IS survived by husband Eugene, daughters Diane Gold (Jeff) and Catherine Marcussen (Steve): sons E. Delbert Nelson (Lora) and Bradley Nelson (Valerie). She leaves grandchildren: Daniel. Greg and Andrew Gold: Eve, Will and Emma Marcussen: Candice and Brittany Nelson.

Steven, Christina and Jennifer Nelson. In addition, sister-in-law Celia Gaffes, widow of her younger brother. Robert. Memorial service will be held Friday, June 8th, 2pm. at Cal Tech Athenaeum.

Pasadena NW corner of Hill and Calfornia. The family requests that in heu of flowers, donations be made in Virginia's name to American Cancer Society, 3333 Wilshire Blvd. L.A., 90010. NICHOLAS, John George Born December 28. 1924 Angeles and passed away June 2.

2001 in Santa Ana, Califorma. He started working in the produce market at age 14 and remained in the wholesale produce business for a total of 61 years. He was equipment manager for USC Athletic Department, life long member of St. Sophia Cathedral Choir; produce buyer at Ralphs Grocery: member of the Greek Army. He loved travel, history and Greek music.

He is survived by his wife. Marlene of 39 vears. daughter, Alexandra Nicholas; and son. Theodore J. Nicholas: brother.

Frank Nicholas: sisters-in-law, Kay and Anona Nicholas, Marilyn West and Carole Ann Bricker. He was loved and will be missed by his family The Funeral Service will be held Today. June 6, at St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. 9501 Balboa Northridge. Interment at Oakwood Memorial Park.

Bastian Perrott Mortuary, Northridge Funeral Directors. ORINGER. Helen Armstrong Family Directors PODOLAK. Lee (67) Of Orange, a beloved wife amt homeless and low -income housing advocate for Orange County's less fortunate. passed away June 1.

2001. after muluple battles with cancer. A memorial will be held from 9:30 1.m. to 11.30 a.m. Anaheim Thursday.

June West Coast Hotel. 1855 Harbor Blvd. She is survived by her brother. Fred Gershon of Suffern. NY: son.

Rick Podolak of San Diego. CA: daughter. Manva Stanca of Oakton. V.A In heu of flowers. please make donations to.

League of Women Voters of Orange County. 3320 Chapman Ave. Orange. (. 92869 or The Kennedy Commission 23861 El Toro Ste 401.

Lake Forest. CA 92630. REAGER, Neva Leigh (95) Died peacefully June 2 Santa Mona. A native Californian born in Hollvwood in 1906. she spent the last 72 vears as a Santa Monica readent She was predeceased by her husband Vern Reager Mind son Leonard Reager.

both long tame Santa Menu a pharmacists She is survived by a son. Lauren Rrager. MD. and Barbara Reager Ransford grandchildren Kevin and Cr.ng Reager. Karen Reager Bennett.

Kenneth Reager. Leanne Reager Post and Timothy Leanse She 15 also survived by nine great grandchildren Neva was the daughter of Walter Kersev, a Los Angeles businessman And his wife. Ance She graduated from Hollywood High School 1924 and married Vern Reager 1929 They moved to Santa Monica. and established their first Fourth Street Roger Pharmacies wore El landmark in Santa Monica for 10 ve.irNeva resolved around her family Active in PTA. Scout ung.

and later in life as a volunteer with The Salvation Army Her humor and bright spirit will be missed by her family and all that knew her Viewing wall be Tuesdav. June from 00 to 8 00 and Thursd.tv June 7 from 1 10:00 a 12 00 Memorial Service will be held on Thursday June 100 at Gates, Kingsley 20th Street and Arizona Avenue. Santa Burl to follow a Woodlawn Come 'The famis in of that teratop, be Santo Mort a a ROBERTSON. Keith Earl Colonel USAF re. tired, former Orange County resident, died May 22.

2001 at the age of 83. Col Robertson Wils born July 11. 1917 in Long Beach. CA and was married for 37 years to Beverly Ann Robertson, who died last September Col. Robertson served over 34 vears in the military from WWII through the Vietnam War.

He is survived by daughters, Judi and Michelle. and sons Greg. Patrick. Kevin and George. A private funeral service will be on June 7.

2001 at the Riverside National Cemetery. ROSENBERG. Ann predeceased by her beloved husband Harold. Loving mother of Marcia Drantch and Robert (Helen) Rosenberg, grandmother of Allan and Sheldon (Deborah) Drantch, Cory. Ev.in.

Loni and Kyla Rosenberg. Services Thursday June 7th 11 AM Mount Sinai Memorial Parks. Hollywood Hills. Mount Sinai Mortuary. SALAS, Jose Morales Guerra Gutierrez (323)723-1125 SANCHEZ, Julia A.

Armstrong Family Directors SHAPIRO. Doctor Edward I. RL Malinow-Glasband Weinstein SHEEHAN, Kathryn R. passed away on June 1. 2001.

Born on June 3. 1928 in Kansas to parents Harry and Ethel Harper. She is survived by beloved husband of 54 years, William D. Sheehan and their children Sherry Sheehan, Marty and Renee Sheehan. Teresa and Wade Jordan.

Daryl Sheehan, 6 granddaughters, Carrie. Jennifer, Anne. Bayhe. Kelsy and Jessica and one great granddaughter Julia: sisters Marie and Connie: brothers Francis and Jess. She was our beloved wife.

mothor. grandmother. sister. aunt and friend and we will miss her greatly We wish to thank all our relatives and friends for their support and love at this time. Service: will be held Wednesday June 6.

2001 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in North Hollywood. Viewing at 10-15 11:13 am and the service is at 11:30 am with burial following al Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills. SHEPARD. CYRUS (87) Passed away peacefully on Friday. June 1.

2001. Beloved father of Juhe. Scott and Peter. Beloved grandfather of Tim. Gina, Christopher and Haley.

Predeceased by his wife of over 50 years. Barbara. Cy (as everyone called him) lived his life to the fullest and inspired everyone, especially his golf part ners, with his zeal for life. ('y will be greatly missed by all those who loved him. As USC alumnus he would be pleased know that donations were made to the USC Norris Cancer Research Center in heu of flowers.

Services to be held Friday June 8. 2PM at Forest Lawn. Glendale. SHERWOOD, Larry J. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon.

Fridav. June 8, 2001. at the Little Church of the Flowers, Forest Lawn Glendale. Forest Lawn Mortuary. SHOCKLEY.

Joyce Susan (53) October 20. 1947. June 02. 2001 Survived bi husband. Paul.

son. Brent: and daughter. Amy. Memorial Services at 1st Presbyterman Church of Granada Hills In Thursday. June 07.

2001 at 4PM. STEVENS. Sandy M. (Losorelli) Passed away June 1.2001 She is survived by husband Rick Stevens, daughter Nicki and mother Connie Frontino. Services will be held at Rose Hills Cemetery on Thursday, June 7, 11 at the Hillside Chapel, gate 17 SUTTERMAN, Irene Services are 12 pm Today TaNaCH Chapel Mount Sinai Memorial ParksHollywood Hills.

Mount Sinai Mortuary WILSON, Ozvie Victor, Sr. (Elder) Pastor of Antioch Church of Christ Holiness USA Monrovia, CA. passed away June 2. 2001. Survived by wife Mary.

children. Mishchele, Dendra and Victor. Jr. four grande hadren, one sister. Audrey Wilson Service Thor line 2001 1100 A.M.

You Church Ho mess US.1. 1941 Flor: nor Asenor. Los Angries. CA Interment Inglewood Park cometert Long Beach Colonial Mortuary 562-436-1601. WISE.

Harold Morris Mount Sinai Mortuary WOLF. Arthur Howard 79) Passed awav peacefully on Sundav. June 3. 2001 it his home in Prim Spring- Artie" Is survived by his beloved Beatrice, his her Ished wife of 37 sears He was an adonng father to his daughter Minds and son-in-Law Joseph He will be missed by his sun and Jeffrev and Minds Wolf also survived DV his aster and brother-in-law Eleanor Mort Park Perhaps mo Stratost pole that 11 grand and Jonathan Todd and wife Tara Brandon and Wolf They filled his life with love He was born lune 13. 1921 Brooklyn.

New York He served Is pilot during achieving the r.ink of houtenant For over 30 Vears. Artie was a manufacturers representative of Lattes doth.ng He was the consummate Ho dived hi- life to the fullest and brought Sm. ted mignter to Al who knew ton. Hir wit he grottiv mI-01 Sort: De Wednesday 2001 Ere Mo Paid Obituaries In Memoriam notices are available for Father's Day. Please call the obituary desk for details.

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Retired Inspector. Los Ange. les County Shentt' Department, died June 2. 2001. His last assignment was Patrol West.

Headquarters His Years of Service were from March 22, 1949 to March 31. 1977. A graveside fureal service will be held at the El Camino Memorial Park. 5600 Carroll Canyon Road. San Diego.

at 1.00 P.M.. Thursday, June 7, 2001. in Los In Memoriam VARTAN BERBERIAN February 16. 1911-June 6. 1998 In remembrance of my beloved father TOMASA DIAZ MARTINEZ Dec.

29.1934 June 6. 1999 We dearly miss you your husband. Oscar and children. Carlos and Elsa Martinez RICHARD M. GREENE June 6.

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