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OBITUARIES IE B9 LOSANGELESTIMES Every Saturday in Section A. Science File Discover the latest scientific breakthroughs in and out of the lab. FIND OUT SOMETHINGNEW. 06BR014 HEAB By Claire Noland Times Staff Writer Mary Frampton, one of the first female staff photographers at the Los Angeles Times who became an environmental activist in Malibu, has died. She was 76.

Frampton was found dead Friday at her home in Malibu, said her friend and attorney John Murdock. She had been in declining health, but a cause of death has not been determined. Aphotographer who shot mostly for the features sections of the newspaper from 1956 to 1987, Frampton threw herself into environmental causes in Malibu and organized the nonprofit group Save Our Coast. Alarmed by commercial and residential development along the coast and plans for a freeway through Malibu Canyon and a nuclear power plant in Corral Canyon, she fought fervently to preserve open space in the area and protect marine life from pollution. Mark Gold, executive director of the Santa Monica-based environmental organization Heal the Bay, called Frampton one of original coastal environmental advocates that meant so much during the and when there really any Heal the Bays out Frampton the way for the rest of She could hold her own, whether it was advocating her position on environmental issues or asserting herself in the workplace.

In an interview this week Bill Thomas, editor of The Times from 1971 to 1989, recalled fiery nature. going to turn her away from an Thomas said. have to do that or not going to get the job For most of her career, Frampton used a Rolleiflexcamera with 2 1 4 -inch square film, but at the beginning she lugged around a larger 4- by 5-inch Speed Graphic camera and the heavy film and flash equipment that came with it. Art Rogers, a photographer who worked at The Times for four decades starting in 1941, said Frampton handled the demands of carrying 25 to 30 pounds of equipment out to the job. was not a large woman at he said this week.

worked under the stresses of a real old-time In 1966 she won a Penny-Missouri award as Page Photographer of the four years later shewon another of the national journalism awards for feature photography. Born in New York City in 1930, Frampton moved with her parents to San Bernardino when she was young. Her mother, Edithe Hethcock, was a sculptor; her father, Eugenio Nogueras, was editor and publisher of a weekly Spanish-language newspaper, El Sol de San Bernardino. Frampton started taking pictures with a Brownie camera as a child. She attended San Bernardino Valley College and got her first photography job in 1950 at what is now the San Bernardino Sun.

In 1954 she moved on to the Santa Monica Evening Outlook, where she worked on the society pages before being hired as a staff photographer at The Times in 1956. Frampton leaves no survivors, besides three greyhounds she adopted from a rescue organization. Her husband. Bob, an editor on the city desk at The Times, died many years ago. Friends are planning a memorial service for a future date in Malibu, her longtime home.

was a strong person, got things done, which is a remarkable her friend and fellow Malibu resident Bill Littlejohn said. going to miss her, this little city of claire.noland@latimes.com Jane Spiller MARY FRAMPTON She was one of the first female staff photographers at The Times. She also fought to preserve open space in the Malibu area and protect marine life from pollution. Mary Frampton, 76; Times photographer, Malibu activist Don Massengale, 69; won two tournaments in adecade on PGA Tour Don Massengale, 69, a professional golfer whose career highlight was beating Arnold Palmer by one shot in the 1966 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach, died Tuesday of a heart attack in Conroe, Texas, the PGA Tour said. Massengale played on the tour from 1960 to 1970and had his best year in 1966, when he also won the Canadian Open and finished a career-best 27th on the money list.

A year later, he lost an 18-hole playoff to Don January in the PGA Championship at Columbine Country Club in Colorado. From 1970 to 1987 Massengale was a club pro, then he joined the senior Champions Tour. He won twice on that circuit, his last victory coming in 1992 at the Royal Caribbean Classic. After retiring from the senior tour, he taught golf in the Houston area. Anative of Jacksboro, Texas, Massengale attended Texas Christian University on a basketball scholarship but turned to golf after he injured a knee during his freshman year.

After winning the Southwest Conference championship and graduating with a degree in physical education, he joined the pro tour. Sam Suplizio, 74; helped bring a Major League Baseball team to Denver Sam Suplizio, 74, a onetime New York Yankees prospect who as a businessman and civic leader helped bring a Major League Baseball team to Denver and also coached several teams, including the Angels, died Dec. 29 of heart failure in DeBordieu, S.C. Alongtime resident of Grand Junction, Suplizio helped bring the Junior College World Series to the city in 1959 and served as chairman of the tournament for more than 30 years. Anative of Dubois, Supli- zio played baseball, football and basketball at the University of New Mexico and was the first baseball All-American.

Suplizio was a minor-league outfielder for the Yankees when he suffered a compound fracture to his right wrist while trying to break up a double play during a game in 1956. It never completely healed, ending his pro baseball career. But he went on to serve briefly as a manager for the minor league affiliate in Thomasville, then as a coach for several teams, including the Yankees, Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and most recently the Seattle Mariners. In 1989, when Major League Baseball was considering expansion, Suplizio was appointed cochairman of a state commission that led a drive to gather taxpayer backing for a stadium in Denver.

The move had widespread public support, resulting in the construction of Coors Field and the addition of the Colorado Rockies. With the Angels in the 1990s, Suplizio worked as a volunteer coach with the outfielders and attended about 50 games a year. Lois Hall, 80; film and TV career spanned 57 years Lois Hall, 80, a veteran character actress and former leading lady to B-moviewestern stars Johnny Mack Brown, Charles Starrett and Whip Wilson, died of a heart attack and stroke Dec. 21 at UCLA Medical Center. During her B-movie heyday, Hall appeared in westerns such as of the with Starrett, with Brown and with Wilson.

She also starred in Republic 1949 adventure tale of the played the Lady of the Lake in the 1949 Columbia serial Adventures of Sir starring George Reeves; and appeared opposite Buster Crabbe in 1950 serial of the High Her scores of television credits began in the 1950s with Range and Cisco and extend to more recent series such as Feet and She also had a recurring role in Born in Grand Rapids, on Aug. 22, 1926, she moved with her family to Long Beach in the 1930s. She launched her film career in the late 1940s after attending the Pasadena Playhouse drama school. Hall was active in the faith and served in the spiritual assembly in Los Angeles. From Times Staff and Wire Reports PASSINGS Associated Press MASSENGALE His career highlight was beating Arnold Palmer at Pebble Beach in 1966.

LOIS HALL The actress was leading lady to several B-movie western stars in the 1950s. May A resident of the South Bay, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2006. Lisa was 47 when she died. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Hebden, parents Larry and Susan Higgins and brothers Don and Tony Higgins. A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, January 11, 2007 from 9:30 to 11a.m.

at the Pacific Crest Cemetery. Rice Mortuary Torrance, CA 310-792-7599 June 8, 1927 Jan. 1, 2007 (Age 79) Of Shadow Hills, CA, from cancer. Edna graduated from Virgil High School as Valedictorian and received a scholarship to Chillicothe College. She was a Legal Secretary and Court Reporter for Judge R.R.

Russell. While living in Huron she was united in marriage with Gerald C. Hanson, January 3, 1948. In 1951Edna and Gerry moved to Burbank, California. Edna worked in accounting and for CPA firms as well as Hanson Galleries and Real Estate.

Grateful for having shared her life are her sons, Scott Hanson and his wife Judy of Ross, California and Steven Hanson, deceased; one daughter, Deborah Hoffner and her husband Roger of San Diego, as well as seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial services will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6th, at Grace Community Church, 13248 Roscoe Panorama City, CA 91352 (818) 782-5920. Donations can be made to Grace Community Church or Hospice. Terrell Hansen, a heart transplant recipient who inspired a bestselling novel and film starring Clint Eastwood, has died at age 65.

Hansen of Garden Grove died Tuesday of complications from a massive stroke. He had been hospitalized for several months. He is survived by his wife Linda of ten years and children: Robbie and Susan Owens, Kris and Mark Daulley and grandchildren Destiny, Dylan (Susan Owens), Brianna and Tyler (Kris and Mark). Terry brought light, laughter and oy into our hearts every day. We will keep him close to our hearts.

A memorial service is set for Friday, January 5th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peters By The Sea Presbyterian Church in Huntington Beach, CA. Viewing: Thursday evening, January 4th: 7-9 p.m. at Heritage Memorial Services in Huntington Beach.

www.guerragutierrez.com (323) 722-1900 E. www.guerragutierrez.com (323) 722-1900 James (34), of Culver City died Thursday, December 28, 2006. Beloved son of Jimmy and Catherine; loving brother of Carey and Stephanie. He is also survived by two nieces, three nephews; other family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park Mortuary 1218 Glendon Los Angeles (310) 474-1579.

Sigler Passed away at the age of 88 on December 29, 2006 in Glendale, California. Services will be private. Born April 22, 1919. Passed away Dec. 30, 2006.

Friends may call at the mortuary chapel Friday, Jan. 5 from p.m. Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 6, 9:00 a.m., at St.

Church, 1039 N. Broadway, Los Angeles. Gates Kingsley Gates Moeller Murphy (310) 395-9988 Freer Passed away on January 1, 2007, in Santa Clarita at age 37. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Ken, her parents Bonnie and Steve Freer, her brother Rick and her Nana. Her family in Reno, NV will miss her, uncle and aunt Richard and Judy Hurst, cousins, Laurie and Gary DeMaine and children, and Kelly and Sam Biondo and children.

She always said she had the best in-laws, Joe and Jayne Cannata, sister-in-law Lori and her children and uncle Donald. Her love, sweetness, friendship, and smiles will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Services on Saturday, January 6, 2007, at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills at 8:30 a.m., at the Old North Church. Garry Betty, president and CEO of EarthLink, passed away on January 2, 2007 at the age of 49. He is survived by his wife Kathy, sister Rena Lane, niece Amber Lane Wilhite, nephew Cameron Lane and nephew Wesley Morris.

The beloved son of Bobbie Roulaine Betty and Charles J. Betty, Mr. Betty was raised in Columbus, GA and a member of the Northside Baptist Church also in Columbus. A leader in the Internet, financial and business worlds, Mr. Betty had headed Atlanta-based EarthLink since 1996.

Before joining Earth- Link, Garry served as CEO of Digital Communications Associates, Inc. (DCA) the youngest CEO of a New York Stock Exchange listed company. Mr. Betty was an active and dedicated member of the Atlanta community. He graduated in 1979 from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in chemical engineering.

In 1993, he was named the Young Alumnus of the Year, was included on the "Top 40 Under 40" list in business community. In 1999 he was listed as one of Upside "Elite 100." In 2001, Mr. Betty was awarded the annual Technology Leadership Award given by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. In 2004, he was named one of the Most Influential Atlantans by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. He was inducted into the Georgia Technology Hall of Fame in 2005.

He also was a member of the Boards of Directors of Equifax, Global Payments, Georgia Tech Board of Trustees Foundation and the Carter Center Board of Councilors. The family announced that the visitation will be Friday, January 5, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. at H.M. Patterson Son, Oglethorpe Hill Chapel 4550 Peachtree Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. 404 261-3510 The funeral will be held at the same location at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2007.

The entombment service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Parkhill Cemetery, Chapel of the Pines Mausoleum, 4161Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907. The phone number is 706-561-6360. An information site and tribute to Mr. Betty with an open forum for his many friends and acquaintances has been set up at http://gbetty.earthlink.net Mr.

family requests that those wishing to pay their respects can send donations in lieu of flowers to The Garry Betty Foundation established to further cancer research at the following address: The Garry Betty Foundation, EarthLink, Inc. Level 1375 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30309. The public can also visit http://gbetty.earth- link.net or call 1-800-EARTHLINK. Toplacean ObituaryNotice CallMs.Ryan orMs.Smith 1-800-528-4637 Ext.77241orExt.77242 Bull Passed peacefully Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in her Manhattan Beach home. Patricia was born August 25, 1918 in Hollywood, CA to Frank Bull and Ruth Coultas Bull.

She went on to graduate from Beverly Hills High School and attend the University of California, Los Angeles. On December 6, 1940 Patricia married George Oliver Lynch in Westwood and settled into their final house in Manhattan Beach seven years later. She is preceded in death by her husband, George. Patricia is survived by her sister, Sally Brady and her family, daughters Kathy Teufel and Christine Spalding, grandsons Brady Teufel, Cassidy Teufel and Matthew Spalding. Patricia was a volunteer for the South Bay Auxiliary Hospital in their thrift shop for many years, and was an accomplished bridge player.

She loved to travel, especially with family and friends, and there are decades of memories hidden in the redwoods at Yosemite. She also traveled extensively abroad. Patricia lived a full and happy life, is loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held at her house Saturday, January 6 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the memory of Patricia Lynch to the Hospital of Los Angeles, at 4650 Sunset Mail Stop 4, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

Donations can also be made in memory of Patricia Lynch to the Native Daughters of the Golden West Home, at 555 Baker Street, San Francisco, CA 94117. Neal Kitts Born February 9, 1927 in Los Angeles to Wesley and Mabel (nee Draper) Kitts. Passed December 23, 2006. Loving wife of the late James Lundy. Preceded in death by daughter Linda Jeanne.

Survived by son James (Marilyn) Lundy and daughter Gwyn (Cary) Grenrock along with five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her love and kindness will be remembered by all. Services on January 6, 2007 at 1:00 p.m., Valhalla, North Hollywood. "Steve" (89), passed away on January 1, 2007 in Downey, CA. He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor; children, Steven, Randall, Melinda, and Anita; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Service on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Church of Our Fathers, Forest Lawn, Cypress. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kiwanis Club of Bellflower, P.O. Box 601, Bellflower, CA 90707.

Steve will be missed by all. Hillside Mortuary (800) 576-1994 LA Long time Laguna Beach resident, Paul La Prairie died December 29th. The cause of death was a sudden heart attack. Paul was born June 5, 1945 in Detroit, MI. When he was still a boy his family moved to Buena Park, CA where he attended Buena Park High School and was a star football and baseball player.

Paul went to the University of New Mexico on a baseball scholarship and was offered a position by Tommy La Sorda in the Dodgers minor league organization. Paul opted for family life and returned to Southern California and went into residential and commercial real estate making the selling of homes and property his work. Always the star athlete, Paul continued to play softball, racquetball, tennis and most importantly, golf until the day he died. Paul took annual trips Pebble Beach and Pinehurst, NC to compete in tournaments he and his friends organized. He shared his athletic talents with his children and coached their many baseball and softball teams to countless trophies.

Perhaps his most treasured time was spent waterskiing at Lake Havasu with his entire family and more recently doting on his beloved grandchildren. Paul had a joke for everything and will be remembered with a smile. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; daughter, Robin Walker of Chevy Chase, and son-in-law, Stephanie and Denny Lake of Newport Beach, CA; sons, Ryan and Blaine La Prairie of Bellflower, CA; grandson, Zander (3) and granddaughter, Cassie Jean (2); his mother, Nora La Prairie of Yorba Linda, CA; sister, Benita Brown of Yorba Linda, CA and brother, Brian La Prairie of Cochise, AZ. Services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Saddleback Church, 1Saddleback Parkway in Lake Forest, CA. There is a viewing at 11:30 a.m.

followed by a funeral service at 12:00 in the Plaza Room. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to a memorial fund to benefit the family. For more information, please contact South County Bank, 540 S. Coast Highway, Suite 202, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, (949) 464-2800. New Options Funeral Service (714) 528-7100 Jay Armstrong Family Mortuary Drake (74), of Tustin, CA, passed away December 13, 2006, after a brief illness.

Born February 27, 1932 in Watertown, South Dakota. Jerry was a graduate of Harvard University (1954) and a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force (Korean War- era.) He later had a long and successful career in computer sciences, earned a MBA from Pepperdine University, and retired from Atlantic Richfield Company. His family and friends will miss him dearly. Survivors include: wife Judith; daughters Sara, Wendy, Andrea, and Katie; and grandchildren Sierra, Maya, Alexandria, Tyler, Lauren and Aiden.

Memorial service January 6, 11a.m. at St. Episcopal Church, 1221Wass Tustin. (86) Survived by his loving family, wife of 59 years, Mildred; sons, Barry (Barbara), David (Yvonne) and Steven; grandchildren, Charise (Danny), Mark, Jeremy and Greg; great-granddaughter, Shayna; brother Harold (Rhoda) and sister, Ethel. Funeral services, 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 5, Eden Memorial Park, Mission Hills.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163, www.michaeljfox.org Malinow Silverman Mortuary (800) 710-7100 Beloved wife of the late Irving, loving mother of Ellen (Kenneth) Grossbart and Beth Hoffman. Cherished grandmother of David (Jennifer) Solomon, Daniel (Mindy) Solomon and Jordan Grossbart. Great-grandmother of Brady.

Devoted sister of Jeanne (Murray) Neimand and Nancy Hollinger, adored sister-in-law of Anna Reiss. Services 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2007. Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries Hollywood Hills, (800) 600-0076 In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to The Association. Toplacean ObituaryNotice CallMs.Ryan orMs.Smith 1-800-528-4637 Ext.77241orExt.77242 Aaron (48) born Oct.

27, 1958 died Dec. 31, 2006 in Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his father, Arthur Soll, mother, Marilyn Joyce, step-mother, Barbara Zitelli Soll, his grandmother, Florence Soll, sister, Lottie Herkenhoff, his brother, Todd Soll, brother- in-law, Ken Herkenhoff, nephews, Lee, Sean and Bryce Herkenhoff. Scott lived a life of dignity, joy and kindness. life touched many people and he will be sorely missed.

Goodbye, Scottkins we will always love you. In lieu of flowers the family requests all donations be sent to the Dysautonomia Foundation at 315 W. 39th 701, NY, NY 10018. Memorial services will be held at Hillside Memorial Park at 6001Centinela L.A. (310) 641-0707 at 2pm, Friday, Jan.

5, 2007. Interment will be private. Evensen 82 years old, died peacefully at St. Hospital in Santa Monica on Dec. 31, 2006.

Full notice to follow. Mount Sinai Memorial Parks Mortuaries Hollywood Hills (800) 600-0076 Louise (Klopp) Born April 1, 1929 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Graduated from Temple University in 1956 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Library Science. Married Raymond G. Schultz in 1957 and moved to Southern California.

Mother of John Raymond Schultz and Wendy Ellen Schultz. Contracted lung cancer and passed away December 20, 2006. She is survived by her daughter Wendy, granddaughter Estee Jolie Langbord, brother Herbert R. Klopp and family and a number of close friends. Pursuant to her wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service.

In her own words, "I delight in my friends and hope that they will remember me warmly, privately and individually." Mount Sinai Memorial Parks Mortuaries-Hollywood Hills 600-0076 Beloved wife of Benno for 65 years; cherished mother of Sascha and Ira and their wives Lauren and Suzanne; devoted grandmother to Aaron, Tamra, Hannah, Tirosh, and Patrick. Helma devoted her life to caring for others. She volunteered at Cedar-Sinai for over 25 years. Services will be held on Friday 9 a.m. at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks Mortuaries-Hollywood Hills Passed away December 31, 2006 at the age of 99 in the city of Long Beach.

He was a long time resident of Los Angeles before moving to Long Beach. Funeraria Del Angel Bellflower (562) 867-1778 Orville Armstrong Family Mortuary D. "Peggy" Margaret Dora Palmer was born October 11, 1927. She passed away peacefully at her home on December 19, 2006. The youngest and only daughter of Judge Harlan G.

and Ethelyn Hunkins Palmer, "Peggy" was born and raised in the Hollywood area along with her three older brothers, Harlan Bryron and Ralph. She received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1949. She went on to attend Stanford Graduate School majoring in Art and Design. While attending Occidental College she was a member of the Alpha Sorority and was crowned "May Queen" at the Annual May Festival in Occidental Theatre.

She loved nature and the outdoor life and was a member of the Occidental Ski Club. She was an avid skier and spent many weekends and holidays on the slopes of Sun Valley and Mammoth, and participated with the ski patrol. As a young woman, she was a member of the Hollywood Congregational Church, and acted as counselor for high school girls during a summer in Mexico with the church. She also worked as an occupational therapist for several years. Peggy, as she was called by her many friends, loved the arts and was an avid supporter of the local LA county museum.

She loved painting and listening to opera. She was a very generous and loving person and loved to do fun and crazy things with and for her family. She helped sponsor a family from Vietnam in 1965 and they remained an important part of her life to the end. Peggy will be missed by all who knew her. In spite of her declining health the last several years, she remained positive and always had a smile and kind word for those she met.

She is survived by a brother, Byron H. Palmer of Hollywood and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Hollywood, CA. Burial will follow.

Remembrances can be given to the L.A. County Museum of Art. Groman Eden Mortuary 800-522-4875 (Gartner) Mae (Gartner) McElearney, who was born on April 24, 1906 in Cold Spring, Harbor, New York and lived in La Canada and Alhambra, CA for the last 45 years, passed away on January 1, 2007, in S. Pasadena, CA. Daughter of Whilemina Gartner of Kurlster, Germany and Charles Gartner.

Sister, Alice (Gartner) Gardella, long time resident of Alhambra, CA. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Her son Charles Thomas McElearney of S. Pasadena predeceased her on February 28, 2001. Charles was a father of nine sons.

Mae is survived by her daughter- in-law Joan (Lockhart) McElearney, wife of Charles. Joan is the mother of nine sons, Michael of Bellingham, WA, Thomas of S. Pasadena, CA, Robert of St. Helena, CA, James of Phoenix, AZ, Patrick of Carpinteria, CA, David of Arroyo Grande, CA, Jeffrey of Pasadena, CA, Timothy of S. Pasadena, CA, and Bartholomew of Carefree, AZ; 16 great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren.

Services will be on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church in S. Pasadena. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. She devoted her life to her sons and his sons. You could not ask for a better grandmother.

She worked as hard as anyone could, gave more than anyone should and loved more than anyone could. She will be greatly missed. Pierce Brothers Simone DuBois Mortuary assisting the family. (626) 287-0595 CremationServices FOREST LAWN HOLLYWOOD HILLS- 5 plots, hillside val $15,500, ask $12K OBO, 503-624-7928pp P. L.A.F.D Deceased December 27, 2006 at Las Vegas, NV.

He was appointed June 9, 1947 and retired on a service pension July 9, 1972 from FS 50 platoon. Funeral services will be held at at Holman United Methodist Church 3320 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90018 with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068. Per request no flowers.

Please send donations to: and Disabled Fund 2900 W. Temple Los Angeles, CA 90026. FuneralNotices J. In Loving A long time resident of La Verne, passed away January 1, 2007 at the age of 52. Ronald was an avid USC Football Fan.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughters, Patrice and Lisa Zavala; sister, Ann Croner. The Visitation will be Monday, January 8th, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Funeral Home with the Funeral Liturgy (Mass) on Tuesday, January 9th, 8:30 a.m., St. Frances of Rome Church, Azusa.

The Rite of Committal and interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Montebello. Funeral Home, Azusa (626-334-2921) assisting the family. Mae At the age of 92 years old, Willie Mae Whittaker passed away Saturday, December 30, 2006, from bladder cancer. Willie Mae was born on February 4, 1914 to Lufephia Robinson and Aaron Johnson in Marion County, Texas. She was a beautician for over fifty years.

During that time, in the late she began a diligent study of Word, the Bible, which moved her to dedicate her life to her God Jehovah. Willie association with Witnesses has spanned nearly 50 years. On July 9, 1960, at the Peace Pursuing District Convention, at the old Wrigley Field in Los Angeles, CA, she symbolized that dedication by water baptism. Her zeal for Jehovah, his organization, and the ministry continued to grow. She extended herself greatly in the ministry as a regular pioneer in the late and again in the and into the Willie Mae enjoyed the privilege of attending the Pioneer Service School in 1981.

Willie Mae Whittaker often talked about many highlights in her spiritual life, such as attending different conventions, having the privilege and responsibility of using her home as a congregation book study center for many years, and visiting Bethel, the world headquarters of Witnesses, in Brooklyn, New York. However, what meant the most to her was being at her meetings and in service shoulder to shoulder with her spiritual family, and that she did diligently and faithfully. Willie Mae Whittaker was a special aunt, cousin, and devoted Witness. She leaves to cherish her memory three nephews, Robert Taylor, Grover Lee Owens and Bo Sam Owens, two nieces, Eugine "Cookie" Owens and Margaret Owens, Cousins Marie H. Jones and Roberta Vinson and a host of family and friends.

Services will be held at Inglewood Mortuary, 1206 Centinela Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90302: Viewing will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2007 Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2007. Scott Hollywood, California Eric Weitzman died December 31, 2006, in a traffic accident in Cape Town, South Africa while on a motorcycle tour with friends.

Eric was born March 14, 1970, in the Bronx at Jacobi Hospital to Stephen Allan Weitzman and Arlene Seena Weitzman (Beck). They moved to Columbia, MD in 1972. At the age of 19 Eric decided that California was where he wanted to live and prosper. From there he did everything on his own. He is survived by his parents (Columbia, MD), sister Amy Beth Weitzman (34, Hollywood), and Mitchell Ian Weitzman (37, Columbia, MD) and his numerous friends and business partners, particularly Reg McDonald, Alan Nathan, and Rick Calamaro.

Services will be at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Hollywood Hills, today, Friday January 5, at 12:00. A reception will follow at home in Hollywood Hills. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the Hollywood Museum or Historical Society or your favorite charity in name. (Herath) Isabelle Way (Herath) of Alhambra, California died December 23, 2006.

She was born August 27, 1910 in Kansas City, Kansas to Sherman and Ruth Herath. The family lived in Detroit, Michigan in her early years. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 1932 where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. In December 1941 she was united in marriage to William Roman Way in Detroit, Michigan. Following her marriage, sheand her husband lived at Wendover Air Force Base where he was stationed.

They moved to Long Beach, California after World War II, where she lived until moving into the PEO Retirement Home in Alhambra. She was preceded in death by her husband, her sister Helen Herath Morris, and her niece Jean Morris Horneffer. She is survived by her husband, Hal Horneffer of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a grandnephew, Dr. Mark Horneffer (Elizabeth) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a grand-niece, Dr. Karen Horneffer-Ginter (Paul) of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and five great- grandnieces and nephews.

Graveside Service 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress, California. T. "Tony" (1952-2006) Tony passed away on December 31, 2006, surrounded by love and peace at his home. Services will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, January 5, 2007, at Harrison-Ross Mortuary, 4601Crenshaw Blvd. M.

Eileen M. Swiggum, a 50 year resident of El Segundo has passed away January 2, 2007 at the age of 80 years. She is survived by three sons, Kerry Swiggum, Stewart Swiggum and Eric Swiggum and three daughters, Connie Barnow, Donna Summit and Tammy Swiggum; also ten grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Palmer and daughter Roxanne. Viewing is Friday, Jan.

5th, at Douglass Mortuary in El Segundo. Funeral services are Saturday, Jan. 6th at 10 a.m. at Douglass Mortuary, with a procession to Inglewood Cemetery..