Jan. 2 1914 – Jan. 4, 2014 Alice (Armaven) Gedikian turned 100 on Jan. 2 and, just two days later, slipped away gracefully of natural causes in Arcadia surrounded by her loved ones. A joyful celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Armenian Cilicia Evangelical Church, […]
Sept. 19, 1949 – Dec. 23, 2013 David Alan Bois died peacefully on Monday, Dec. 23. Born to Gerald John and Doris (Webster) Bois in Somerville, Mass., on Sept. 19, 1949, he grew up in Beverly, Mass., where he attended The Church in the Cove, graduated high school and stayed until joining the Navy. Ultimately, […]
1918-2013 Marjorie was born March 5, 1918 and she passed away Dec. 22. There is a memorial tribute for Marjorie on CrippenMortuary.com.
Aug. 10, 1922 – Dec. 11, 2013 George Kallas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 11. George was born one of five children in Stamford, Conn. to Stella and Steven Kallas. In 1944, he relocated to California where he first worked as a waiter at Slapsy Maxie’s, allegedly owned by none other than Mikey Cohen. […]
Nov. 20, 1923 – Dec. 17, 2013 Amy Smith Sherburn passed away peacefully in the home she shared with her daughter Ann. She was 90 years old. Amy Kathryn Smith was born in Willoughby, Ohio. She was the second child of six born to Leslie and Amelia Smith. She grew up in Gates Mills, Ohio […]
1937 – 2013 Carol Curtis passed into life eternal on Dec. 18 in Los Angeles. Although born in Wichita, Kans., she spent the majority of her years in the Cañada-Crescenta foothills and surrounding areas. She graduated from local schools, attended the University of Redlands, married and became the mother of four. Always interested in the […]
May 9, 1924 – Dec. 4, 2013 William John Scully passed away at home on Dec. 4, with his loving wife Helen at his side. “Bill” was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Born on May 9, 1924 to William and Helen Scully, he and his sister Catherine (Scully) Jolliffe were raised in […]
Dec. 26, 1932 – Nov. 4, 2013 Doris was born in East Shannon, Ill., to Florence and G. Ray Moll. After a long illness, she went to be with the Lord on Nov. 4 at home surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Ray; son Jeffrey and wife Teri and […]
March 17, 1933 – Dec. 11, 2013 Marian Mirsky passed away Dec. 11. She was 80 years old. Marian leaves a rich legacy to the Crescenta Valley. Born and raised in Minnesota, she moved to California in the 1950s. It was here that she met and married her husband Joe. Living across the street from […]
Nov. 15, 2013 Devon Williams Bishop, dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister and dear friend, passed away on Friday, Nov. 15. Born to Harry and Jane Williams, Devon grew up in Claremont attending Sycamore, El Roble and Claremont High School where she directed and performed in many theatre productions. She will always be remembered for her […]