LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016 B9 OBITUARY NOTICES Place a paid Notice: latimes.complaceobituary Search obituary notice archives: legacy.comobituarieslatimes Li km PIER, Mollie August 6, 1920 -April 26, 2016 A PIER, Mollie Abzug, born August 6, 1920 A A in Brooklyn, NY, died April 26, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA. She is predeceased by her husband David and sons Nathaniel and Kenneth. She is survived by her son Gerald, daughters-in-law Susan Bennett and Ellen Wheeler, son-in-law Michael Hannaway, and grandchildren Danielle, Elizabeth, David, and Nathan. She married David in 1943, and together they moved to Los Angeles in 1953 and raised Ken, Jerry and Nat. Mollie worked for the LA Unified School District for 25 years as an office manager at several elementary schools before retiring in 1981, and she volunteered her time with the Andrus Gerontology Project at USC, with Elder Wisdom, and with AIDS Walk Los Angeles.
Most notably, Mollie was one of the founders of and an active cook for Project Chicken Soup, a non-profit organization that prepares and delivers free nutritious meals to people in the greater Los Angeles area living with HIVAIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses. For more than 25 years, Mollie led a team of cooks in the PCS kitchen and conducted outreach efforts to clients prior to meal deliveries, and she remained active in PCS up until her passing. A committed gay rights activist, Mollie dedicated herself to advocating for marriage equality, talking to youth at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, and supporting the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. Renowned for her cooking and baking skills, Mollie always brought cookies and treats to people close to her and organizations she belonged to. Widowed young, Mollie never stopped learning or involving herself in making the world a better place.
She participated in numerous Elder Hostels as a senior, traveled to Israel in her 80s, and stayed active in social media. She was recently featured in a book by Lois Frankel called Ageless Women, Timeless Wisdom. Mollie projected love, dedication, and inspiration to all who came in contact with her, and she will be dearly missed by her family, friends, fellow volunteers, and the community at large. Donations can be made to Project Chicken Soup in Mollie's memory at http:www.projectchickensoup.org PCSSupport.html). Services will be held at Mount Sinai Hollywood Hills on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
NESSEL, Estelle Rose September 22, 1925 -April 29, 2016 Atrue beauty inside and out. Wewill miss her. Survived by her husband of 72 years, Sandy, her children Ken, Kathryn Retsky (Marvin), and Jeff (Sarah), and her grandchildren Jonathan Lane and Elijah. If you would like to honor her memory, please send a donation to Twin Vision, 18440 Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356. SCHOLAR, Doris M.
August 4, 1923 -April 24, 2016 Former Long Beach resident Doris Scholar passed away peacefully in Ventura on April 24, 2016 at the age of 92. Doris had been married for 62 years to the love of her life, Harry, who passed away in 2012. Doris is survived by their 2 children, Julie (Hahn) Mark; son-in-law, Doug; and 4 grandchildren: Jeffrey, Matthew, Christopher, Rachel; 1 great-grandchild; her younger brother, Nicholas (Flo), and nephews and nieces. Harry helped build their house in Long Beach in 1950 and they lived there throughout his life. Doris moved in 2013 to Ventura to live closer to her daughter, Julie.
She will be missed by many. Friends are invited to attend a graveside memorial service at Forest Lawn Cypress at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, May 3rd. A reception will follow the service. SCZESNIAK, Nettie "Chris" December 29, 1935 -March 24, 2016 Nettie "Chris" Sczesniak passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA. She was born at home in McAlester, Oklahoma to Francis and Nora (nee Smith) Rollings.
She had 2 older Brothers. The family moved to Northern Calif, when she was 5 yrs. old where she grew up in Gilroy. After Graduation she married and had 3 daughters. In the mid-fifties herfamily relocated to the Los Angeles area.
She was married to Raymond Sczesniak, Sr. on April 24, 1965 in Las Vegas, NV. Ray had an adult son, Ray Jr from his previous marriage. They were married until Ray, death in 2012. They owned 2 businesses as partners and worked together until their retirement in 2008.
Chris was active in the Mar Vista and Culver City Womens Clubs for several years, having served as president in each club. Ray and Chris traveled the U.S. exstensively in association with their businesses. Chris is survived by her three daughters: Susan Zarbock, Linda Kelley and Geri Woods and her stepson Ray Jr. (Emma), seven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ray, her parents (Francis and Nora), both her brothers(James and Ernest) and grandsons (Christian Hammett, Axel Petterson and Zachary Green). Services will be held at Gates, Kingsley and Gates of Culver City on Monday, May 2, 2016. Viewing and visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Dr Carl Davis will be officiating, Gathering with light refreshments, provided by Culver City Womens Club to follow service. Final resting place to be in Blanco Cemetary, McAlester, OK.
Charles Mario Magistro November 18, 1924 April 21, 2016 Charles Mario Magistro, 91 of Claremont passed away on April 21 2016. Charles was born to Michele Angelo and Maria Concetta (Sutera) Magistro in Glen Ridge, New Jersey on November 18, 1924. Charles, known as Carmelo to his Sicilian family, shared an indomitable spirit with his sister, Anita. They also shared a love of music she played the piano, he the violin. Charles spent his elementary and high school years preparing for a career in music.
His teacher had been a pupil of Leopold Auer, renowned violinist, composer, and instructor. Upon graduation from high school, Charles was offered scholarships to the New England Conservatory of Music and the Curtis Institute. While World War II raged in the Pacific Theater, Charles entered the U.S. Navy in 1942. He was discharged in 1946 as a First Class Pharmacist's Mate.
Charles subsequently enrolled in Pomona College in Claremont, while working part-time at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland where he met Mary Noel Etchart, a vibrant woman of French Basque descent, who was working as a pharmacist. The couple married in 1948, and then moved to New York, where Charles received his degree in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 1950. Soon thereafter, Charles and Noel returned to Southern California, where Charles took a position as a staff physical therapist at Casa Colina, founded in 1936 in response to the polio outbreak. In a hacienda-style house, the founders created a space to care for young children with polio, and teach them how to regain their mobility and self-esteem. In the process, the team developed breakthrough physical therapy modalities for these patients.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, himself a polio victim, applauded this groundbreaking work, referring to Casa Colina as "the Warm Springs of the West." While at Casa Colina, young Charles was credited with, and recognized for, implementing numerous techniques to improve the treatment of children with poliomyelitis, burns, and other debilitating musculoskeletal conditions. In 1954 Charles was recruited to develop the first hospital-based physical therapy program in the region at Pomona Valley Hospital, where he remained as the department's director until his retirement in 1989. He also participated in the development of similar physical therapy departments at San Antonio Community Hospital, Glendora Community Hospital, St. Bernadine's Hospital, and Goleta Valley Hospital.
Throughout his distinguished career, Charles played an active role in the development of the profession of physical therapy and received many honors and awards for his contributions to the growing field. During a period of nearly five decades, he held several high-level appointments in both state and national professional associations, including serving as the President of the American Physical Therapy Association. Charles was among the original founders and directors of Chino Valley Bank, which was established in 1974 with the aim of creating a local financial institution that would serve small businesses in the Inland Empire. With dedication and integrity, Charles helped shape the success that became Citizens Business Bank, currently one of America's best-ranked banks. In 2002, Charles established the Magistro Family Foundation to support non-profit activities and organizations in the areas of education, health, and human services.
Since its founding, and with the joint efforts of his wife and daughters, the charitable foundation has made annual donations to worthwhile causes. Charles never stopped cultivating his lifelong passion for classical music and opera. Ever the mentor, he is remembered for coaching his grandsons as they tackled intricate passages on the piano. "Stop! Now, play that again, and this time I want to hear those keys cry." Charles is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Noel, and their four daughters and their spouses: Paulette (Budd) Simpson of Juneau, AK; Elise (Joe) Baumgaertner of Claremont, CA; Andrea (Jon) Nadler of Santa Fe, NM; and Maria (Peter) Sherry of Nyack, NY as well as ten grandchildren (Kevin, and wife Carli, Ian and Erica Simpson; Julia, Michael, and Gabriel Baumgaertner; Roland and Ethan Nadler; Stella and Sofia Sherry) and great-grandson (Beckett Simpson). Charles' son and namesake, Charles (Chuck) Magistro, preceded Charles in death in 1985.
A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Upland, followed by burial at Bellevue Memorial Park. LEE, Roberta Winograde May 30, 1938 -April 29, 2016 Mother, grandmother, wife and friend, our beloved Roberta passed away after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, Roberta moved to Los Angeles as a child and attended Beverly Hills High School followed by USC Dental School and later, Loyola Law School.
She lived in Malibu, moved to Santa Monica and spent her last years in Cheviot Hills. Roberta was originally a dental hygenist before becoming a lawyer which led to a lengthy and satisfying career as a LA Superior Court Commissioner. She was the matriarch of our family and we will never stop missing her laughter, her joy, her enthusiasm and her love for everyone who was lucky enough to come into her world. Survived by sons Ben (Lilli), Joshua (Bradon), beloved grandsons Mason, Spencer, Vincent and a new boy on the way. Services will be held at Hillside Memorial Cemetery, Monday May 2 at LIBERMAN, Odette 0.
November5, 1919 April 24, 2016 Odette survived Nazi occupied France during WW II by constantly searching for places to hide for her family. She married her loving husband, Irving Liberman, a U.S. soldier at the end of the war in Paris. She worked as an instructional aid in the special eduction program for the Culver City Schools. She will always be remembered as a lady who was courageous, strong, independent and always grateful for what she had.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, her grandson and his wife and two great grandsons. She will be greatly missed. LUEVANO, Shirley Ann Margolis May 4, 1925 -March 9, 2016 Shirley Ann Margolis Luevano, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully at her home in Calabasas with her family at her side. She is survived by her husband Daniel, daughter Mary, son Mark, daughter-in-law Annetta, and grandchildren Terrence and Paul. Shirley, a native Angeleno, was born in Boyle Heights.
She grew up in Vista del Mar children's home in West Los Angeles, and attended Palms Grammar School, Hamilton and Fairfax High Schools, Santa Monica College, and UCLA, from which she was awarded a B.A. in History. Shirley prized knowledge and scholarship, worked for the public good, loved entertainment and athletics, but above all treasured family. She religiously attended her children's and grandchildren's recitals, athletic contests and performances. She traveled throughout the world with Dan, and loved to organize family reunions.
She opened her home to guests, who always were treated as extended family, and never were allowed to leave hungry. Shirley's love of UCLA spanned six decades. She attended symposia, concerts, plays, and loved walking through the campus, with her family. For decades, she was a fixture at Jackie Robinson Stadium, rooting on her beloved Bruin baseball team. Shirley was involved in politics for most of her adult life.
She worked on Frank Mankiewicz's campaign for the Assembly in 1950, and two years later covered both the Democratic and Republican conventions in Chicago. A lifelong Democrat, Shirley was close to many luminaries in California politics, including Edmund G. (Pat) Brown, Jesse Unruh and John Tunney. She had the honor of representing the United States at the inauguration of Mexican President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz. Shirley volunteered countless hours raising funds for public causes.
For twenty years she worked for the County Department of Consumer Affairs, as an intake worker, fielding calls from individuals who needed advice about howto address injustices. Shirley loved life in Southern California; riding on the beach bike paths, attending plays at the Music Center, visiting the Descanso Gardens, or hiking through the Santa Monica Mountains. She lived life to the fullest, never slowing down. Her body is at rest, but her spirit and memory will be with us always. MCFADDEN, Patricia "Pat" April 7, 1925 -April 22, 2016 Patricia "A.P." McFadden was a lover of life.
She took in the colors, textures and flavors of this world with fervor, doling out compliments and reassurances interspersed with rich histories of the country and her beloved Santa Monica. During her 36 years teaching in Santa Monica, she fascinated even the toughest students, earning respect through captivating stories and rubric. As president of the SMCTA she received an Award of Merit for her accomplishments in gaining teacher's rights. Early on, Pat was governess to the children of famed writer Robert Ardrey, who stated her influence. A young educator after WWII, she taught for the Armed Forces in Germany and France.
This began a lifetime of global travel and a strong belief in expanding one's horizons. She hosted educational trips for family, and spent years traveling the world with friends. An avid historian genealogist she traced her family's first US immigrant to 1624, and was Registrar for the SM Daughter's of the American Revolution. She enjoyed leading the crafts group at the SM Methodist Church. Pat held a BA from UCLA and Master's from USC.
She left a legacy of outstanding education and betterment, and is survived by family and many friends. PONTRELLI, Michael Angela December 10, 1929 March 31, 2016 Michael Angelo Pontrelli died peacefully on March 31, 2016 in Los Angeles, Cal ifornia at the age of 86. Born and raised in Los Angeles. He graduated from John Marshall High School, served in the United States Navy Air Corps from 1 948 to 1 953, was discharged and attended USC earning a B.A. degree and J.D.
degree from Southwestern University. He maintained a Family Law practice in Beverly Hills from 1962 handling numerous adoptions free of charge. In the 1970's lie served as President and founding member of: The Italian American Lawyers Association, President of The Mountain Gate County Club and The Federated Italo Americans of Southern California. He also served the City of Los Angeles Social Service Commission and the Family Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He continued on his path in 1985 and moved to Camarillo where he joined the Ventura County Bar Association.
For years he volunteered his services as an arbitrator, Judge Pro Temp of the Superior Court and held monthly lectures for the Pro Per Clinic. Also in 1985, he established the Pete Pontrelli Endowed Memorial Music Scholarship at the University of Southern California. The only thing that overshadows his accomplishments is the profound impact he had on others. His energy, kindness and zest for life are what people will remember most. A loving father and grandfather, Michael Angelo Pontrelli devoted his life to his family and community.
He is survived by his son Adam Pontrelli and his daughters Beth Pontrelli and Cheryl Pontrelli as well as his grandchildren Jack Letterman, Eva Letterman and James Michael Wilson. A private memorial service is scheduled to celebrate the life of Michael Angelo Pontrelli. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Pete Pontrelli Endowed Memorial Music Scholarship at USC 840 West 34th Street, MUS 408, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0851. POWERS, Lisa M. October 9, 1959 -April 22, 2016 Lisa Marie Powers, sister, friend and colleague passed away peacefully.
A proud aunt, creative artist, superb designer and draftsperson. PULONE, Ronald E. August 25, 1931 -April 18, 2016 Born in Culver City CA to Edmond and Beatrice Pulone. Ron is survived by his wife, Joy; children, Chris (Bernadette); Nick (Jennifer); Steve (Cameron); Chuck Carreon; Linda (Mitch) Gluckman; and Andy (Ginger) Carreon; 8 grandchildren, sister Antonia (Steve) Walwyn, and an amazing group of friends and extended family. Ron was a Korean War veteran, documenting his entire experience as a photographer in the US Army.
His working career started with the LA Times in their advertising department, where he established lifelong friendships with Bob, Dale, and Gary, among others. He joined forces with his father, Eddie at Sunset Fireplace Fixtures, and together they grew the company into a premiere manufacturer and distributor of quality fireplace accessories. He was active in, and led numerous President of the Arcadia SPEBSQSA chapter; President of the Hearth Patio Barbecue Association; Etiwanda Game Association; Ducks Unlimited; Lifetime Member of the NRA; Tennessee Squires; and loved to entertain friends and family with his expertise in photography, Napa cabernets, movie trivia, cigars, Sasieni 4-Dot pipes, Parker side-by-sides and Model 42's, life-changing chili, and smoked baby-back ribs. Ron loved the he hunted and fished everywhere from the tip of Baja to Great Bear Lake in the Northwest Territory, stopping at Lake Crowley and Yuma AZ on annual outings. A tremendous marksman, he won several local competitions in trap skeet shooting.
His love for his family was as big as his laugh, and he will be forever remembered for his passion, wit, and story-telling. The family would like to offer special thanks to Father Ken Deasy for guiding Ron on his spiritual journey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Father Ken's Vineyard at FatherKen.org. VOS, Pete Johannes December 17, 1927 -April 17, 2016 Pete (Pieter) Johannes Vos passed away comfortably at the age of 88 in his Trabuco Canyon home with his family at his side. He was a kind and gentle man, of great character and patience.
He was incredibly hard working and willing to take on new challenges with equal parts humility and intelligence. He was an inspiration for all of us. Pete was born in Amsterdam and raised in Hoorn, The Netherlands. After World War II, he joined the Dutch Army and served in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). After his discharge, he met his future wife, Hennie Jacobs.
They were married in 1954 and had a son, W. Peter in 1957. They immigrated to Southern California in 1962 and became naturalized US citizens in 1974. In 1977, Pete established a very successful family business that for 37 years imported and distributed reading glasses nationwide. Pete was known worldwide for his fair and honest business practices as well as his meticulous attention to detail.
In 1979, Pete and Hennie moved to Lake Forest and in 1994 to Trabuco Canyon where he continued applying his skill at building the business and a home that reflected their efforts and achievements. Pete enjoyed traveling with his dear wife and they visited more than 50 countries on 4 continents. He was passionate for giving to different charities until the time of his passing. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Hennie; son W. Peter; daughter-in-law Linda; and granddaughters Cambria and Chelsea.
His departure leaves a huge hole in our hearts and lives, and we can only find solace in the fact that he is definitely in a better place now. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 9th at 10:00 a.m. at O'Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, California. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association. O'Connor Mortuary (949) 581-4300 www.oconnormortuary.com WILLIAMS, Don L.
September 21, 1936 April 1 1 2016 Don, a native son of Watsonville, CA, passed away at his home in West Covina, CA, the evening of Monday, April 11, 2016. Don was born in a farmhouse in Delano, CA and was relocated to Watsonville soon after his father bought a berry farm near the Pacific Ocean there. Don worked tirelessy on his father's farm, a small road of which still bears his father's name, Coy Drive. After graduating from Watsonville High School Summa Cum Laude at the age of 16, Don took the bold step of relocating to attend the Bible Institute of Los Angeles in Downtown L.A., where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1958. After receiving his Master's in Education at California State University at Los Angeles, Don embarked on a 45-year teaching career, all of it spent with the middle-school grades of the Hacienda-La Puente District, east of L.A.
Again, Don worked tirelessly for his students over the years, often serving as editor of school newspapers and yearbooks. After retiring, Don continued to stay active teaching English as a Second Language in his home to students of many countries. Don was also a world traveler, having visited five continents over the years as an Ambassador for the People to People program-he even visited Cuba as a Baptist Missionary just a few years before Communist rule took hold there. Last, Don stayed active in his senior community, hosting monthly bridge tournaments in his home and attending weekly bridge games at the West Covina Senior Citizen Center. Don lived fully by helping innumerable individuals on the path to better lives, and he will be greatly missed by each and every one of them.
Don is survived by his brother Larry Williams, his nephew Robert Williams, and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, most residing in California. Cemetery LotsCrypts Selling top level crypt at Mt.Sinai Memorial Park Hollywood Hills' Gardens of Heritage including funeral. $15,000.00 email iamfemgmail. com Pacific Memorial Park Nice oceanview section lot for $9,500 from private party Leave message 714-979-2326 4-Lots for sale, side by side, at Rose Hills Cemetery Call Debbie (530) 933-1921 Cremation Services I ARMSTRONG FAMILY MALLOY-MTTTEN Total $620 Free Literature Los Angeles FD 380 ill PIGOTT, John T. January 30, 1920 -April 12, 2016 Died in Bradbury, California, he was 96.
Born to Bessie (Ashton) and John Thomas Pigott, John grew up in San Francisco, California, with two older sisters, Elizabeth Pigott Yost (deceased) and Virginia Pigott Coleman, of San Francisco. He attended Grant School, then Thacher School, in Ojai, CA. He was an excellent student and continued his education at Yale University, receiving his Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Bachelor of Laws degree, both with honors. He went to war, for 4 years, as a naval officer, fighting in Europe and Japan during World War II, earning several medals for his valor and heroic conduct. His memories of the war were published in a small book, Destroyer Man, which brought to life one of the defining periods of The Greatest Generation.
In 1950 John began the practice of law with Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, in Los Angeles, where he had a long and distinguished career. Those lucky enough to have corresponded with John know that he raised the level of letter writing to an art form. In 1953 he became the devoted husband of Joan Alice (Krieger). They loved to camp in the desert near Hesperia, where they ultimately built a home with room for their horses. They remained together until her passing, in 2014.
Their marriage was a true partnership and they pursued a variety of interests, always together, and never without at least one dog. They loved horses, too, racing a thoroughbred at Santa Anita, in Arcadia and they bought a ranch in San Francisquito Canyon for training their championship cutting horse. Through the years they owned three boats and spent tranquil weekends sailing to and anchoring at Catalina Island. In later years their granddaughters became their biggest joy and they bought a house in Northern California when they were born. John embraced life, making many friends along the way.
He recently gave his time to the Sierra Madre Historic Preservation Society, greeting their curious museum visitors, keeping small toys in his pockets for the bored little children in tow. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered for his kind and generous spirit, his wonderful letters, stories and witty anecdotes. John is survived by his daughter, Al ison Allen and granddaughters, Ashton and Lily Allen. 1 TERJUNG, Bettye Jane March 5, 1928 -April 15, 2016 Beloved Wife, Mother and Gramma, Bettye passed away peacefully Friday morning, dying of natural causes at the age of 88, surrounded by family and friends. Still singing songs and enjoying a good joke, Bettye's love of art, books, flowers, and birds as well as her giving and caring nature were with her all of her life.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee to Mae and Benjamin Kilgore, she graduated from Southwestern College in 1950 with a BS degree in Biology. She enjoyed 27 years as a 2nd grade schoolteacher, retiring from Calabash Street School in 1986. She is survived by Werner, her husband of 61 years, hertwo daughters Jane and Nancy, her granddaughter Becky, and her brother Ben. Memorial services were held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Oakwood Memorial Park in Chatsworth, CA, 22601 Lassen St. For details, visit Rose Family Funeral Home: http: simivalleymortuary.comtribute details567Bettye-Terjungobituary.
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