Obituaries

Apr 14, 2025

Bud Petrick: A Life of Service, Leadership, and Community

Bud Petrick, who passed away at the age of 91, was a foundational figure in Pacific Palisades, leaving an indelible mark through his professional achievements and unwavering community involvement.

Early Life and Career

Born in Lincoln Heights, East Los Angeles, Bud spent his formative years in San Gabriel and Monmouth, Oregon. After high school,...

Apr 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Claire Lillian Schweitzer, who peacefully departed this world on Friday April 11, 2025, at the age of 98.

She was a devoted wife of over 55 years to her beloved husband, Jerry Schweitzer, a loving mother, and a cherished grandmother. Claire touched the lives of many people with her warmth,...

Apr 9, 2025

Sol de Picciotto

November 26, 1937 - April 9, 2025

Sol de Picciotto, age 87, passed away on April 9, 2025 at his home in Beverlywood, CA. Sol touched the lives of everyone around him with his kindness, humor, and unwavering love, always supporting his loved ones through life's challenges.

After receiving a BS in Physics and a Masters in Electrical Engineering from...

Mar 29, 2025

Rochelle (Shelly) Kappe

12/30/28-3/29/25

Shelly Kappe, born Rochelle Hope Diamond in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in Santa Monica, CA at the age of 96. Beloved wife of architect Raymond Kappe, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be missed and remembered by many in Los Angeles, a city that she loved, and by her many friends in the architectural community around the world.

Shelly...

Mar 24, 2025

Dr. Craig Robert Suchin passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Encino, California. He was surrounded by his wife Andrea and children Morgan, Samuel, Maxwell, and Bennett. Craig was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 24, 1966 to Maureen (Dervin) and Norman Suchin. He later moved to Merrick, Long Island where he developed his love for science, academia,...

Mar 23, 2025

Clara Kleinman

July 1, 1926- March 23, 2025

Clara Kleinman passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 98, in her home in Santa Monica, California. Clara lived a remarkable life surrounded by family and friends. She was a fighter through and through; tough, sassy, smart, and not afraid to tell it like it was.

Born July 1, 1926...

Feb 28, 2025

Husband, father, physician, patriarch, Sherwin Sanford Kornblum started out life in New York on November 10, 1931, born to Bluma and Irving Kornblum.

Sandy spent his early years living in Brooklyn with his older brother Dolph, who was also a close friend and mentor; his doting mother who fed, spoiled, and loved him; and his devoted father,...

Feb 20, 2025

Jodie Rosenthal was born to David and Sybil (née Hardin) in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada on April 5, 1944. Her family moved to the US when she was 3yo and settled in Long Beach, CA where she grew up and went to college at CSULB. She had 2 brothers, Henry and Melton, both of whom have predeceased her.

Jodie's career path took...

Feb 20, 2025

On Thursday, February 20, Los Angeles lost a hometown legend with the passing of Roger Jon Diamond.

Born in Los Angeles on May 17, 1943, Diamond graduated from Hamilton High (1961), UCLA (1964), and UCLA Law (1966). In 1964, he married his high school sweetheart Francine (Busch) Diamond. When he told his parents he’d met the girl...

Feb 10, 2025

George Ritner, a successful attorney and self-made man was born in New York, the son of immigrants who came to this county to escape persecution in Russia.

What is most important to know about George is that he honored and prioritized his adoring wife of 67 years, Judy, along with his beloved family that includes 2 daughters,...

Feb 7, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Lynne Hoffman Lipsey was born in Kansas City, MO to Lewis and Gladys Hoffman in 1937 and grew up with her older brother Frank and older sister Carol Ann.  Upon high school graduation, Pat attended Bradford Junior College in Haverhill, MA.  Pat married Charles “Chuck” Lipsey in 1958 and they were together until Chuck’s death in 2022. ...

Jan 31, 2025

Lewis, a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and mentor to his family and friends, passed away at the Oakmont Senior Living Facility in Simi Valley, California of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly in 2021 to whom he was married for sixty-four years. Lewis is survived by his three children: Stephen (Carol), Gary...

Jan 29, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Laura Nicole Miller Schwarz on January 29, 2025. Born on September 5, 1993, Laura’s 31 years were filled with love, adventure, and a passion for caring for others—both people and animals alike.

Laura is survived by her loving family: her mother Celes, father David, older sister Michelle, younger...

Jan 18, 2025

Elaine Elkins, 83, of Los Angeles and formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away on January 18, 2025 following a brief illness.

Elaine was born on July 13, 1941, to Harry and Rose Rash in Philadelphia, PA. After graduating from Akiba High school in Philadelphia, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania....

Jan 12, 2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our stepfather, Ronald Reiner. He was a beloved husband, step-great grandfather, grandfather and friend who touched the lives of everyone he met. He passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, in his hometown of Indio, CA.

He was born to Maury and Esther Reiner on May 5,...

Jan 12, 2025

Ann Elise Young

10/20/1967- 1/12/2025

Ann Elise Young, born October 20, 1967, in Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025. Ann was a loving soul who cared greatly about her family, friends, and many pets throughout the years. She was deeply involved with Chaverim, part of Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles,...

Jan 11, 2025

Dr. Kenneth Howard Bleifer, one of the most outstanding nephrologists in Southern California, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 95, due to amyloid heart disease. Surrounded by his loving family at home, Ken leaves behind a remarkable legacy as a pioneering figure in the medical field and a cherished family man.

Born...

Jan 10, 2025

In Memory of Michelle Bochner Spitz August 6, 1967 – January 10, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michelle Bochner Spitz, a devoted mother, loving wife, cherished daughter, beloved sister, niece, cousin, and dear friend. Michelle left us on January 10, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on August...

Dec 14, 2024

Sol Fred Galper, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed peacefully in his home at the age of 95.

Born to parents Rebecca and Sam Galper in Detroit, Sol enjoyed a humble yet loving childhood alongside his older brother, Sidney. During the Great Depression, Sam moved their family out West, settling in the Los Angeles neighborhood of...

Dec 9, 2024

Dr. Joel Ira Ward passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2024 at the age of 76.

Joel was born in Los Angeles on May 18, 1948 to Anne Sosin and David Ward, attending Dorsey High School and later the University of California, Los Angeles and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.