OBITUARY NOTICES
ASCH, Kathryn Ottilie
October 30, 1958 - April 16, 2015
Kathryn Ottilie Asch, born October 30, 1958 in New York City, died too soon, on April 16, 2015.
Katie graduated from Loyola School in Manhattan. She spent her first years of college at Duke University before graduating from NYU film school. She is survived by her husband Robert Guralnick, son Leland Bond Guralnick, her sister Ann Margaret Asch, father and mother Ann and Gerard Asch, her brother William Asch, and her many nieces and nephews and countless dear friends.
Katie loved animals and had dogs, cats, chickens, and numerous kittens which she fostered at her house and beautiful gardens in Fryman Canyon.
Leland will dedicate his graduation in May from Southern Methodist University to his mother who was also his best friend.
A memorial celebration will be held at All Saints Church in Pasadena, Ca. on Saturday April 25th at 2pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to the David Sheldrick Wildlife www. sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
BAUGH, James Webb
April 16, 1941 - April 2, 2015
James Webb Baugh, who taught and counseled in Orange County community colleges for more than 30 years, has died at the age of 73.
Jim was born in 1941 and received his early education in Birmingham, Alabama where he was born and grew up. He graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and then attended graduate school at the University of Southern California where he studied counseling and theater.
After teaching high school for a short while in Arlington Heights, IL, Jim moved to southern California where he began his more than 30 year tenure in the Coast Community College District. He first taught English and then remedial reading at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. He then moved on to Coastline Community College in Fountain Valley where he taught in the travel program for many years. He spent his last several years counseling students at Coastline. To say that Jim was a conscientious and dedicated teacher would be an understatement. He spent countless hours preparing for each class, and after his evening classes typically turned off the last light on campus.
Jim loved and lived life to the fullest. His passions were many, but none more than travel and the arts. He spent pretty much all of his vacation time traveling, often not returning home until late in the evening on the night before he was to return to class. Jim circumnavigated the globe more than once. He traveled to many common tourist destinations in Europe, the Americas and Asia, but also went to more exotic locations such as Easter Island, Mongolia, Tibet and Nepal. He went on countless hiking trips in Switzerland and England, and in some years seemed to spend more days on cruise ships than at home.
Jim loved all of the arts…theater, music, the decorative arts, etc. He subscribed to many theaters both in Los Angeles and Orange County… the Ahmanson, Mark Taper Forum, South Coast Repertory and the Laguna Playhouse, to mention just a few. He subscribed to the Los Angeles Philharmonic for more than 40 years, and also to the Pacific Symphony for most of its existence. Jim could spend days looking at art in galleries, and he bought far more art than he could possibly display at the home he shared with his partner Marvin, in Cowan Heights.
Jim will be fondly remembered and missed by past students and colleagues, and by many friends, but none more than his long time friends Joseph Lambert and Harold Schleifer of Irvine and Virginia Van der Veer of Tucson, AZ, and by his surviving partner of more than 50 years, Marvin Lee Tuttle of Santa Ana, and his sister Fay Baugh Eubank of Hixson, TN.
A memorial fund honoring Jim’s memory has been established at the City of Hope to support the prostate cancer research of his doctor Przemyslaw Twardowski. Donations may be sent to the City of Hope, Attn: Rick Leonard, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010. Please indicate “James W. Baugh” on your check.
BERINGER, Marjorie L.
February 15, 2015
Marjorie L. Beringer passed away in Yukon, OK, at the age of 93. She was a graduate of UCLA and USC and was a long-time resident of Southern California. She is survived by one son, three grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 25, at 10:00 AM at the Wayfarers Chapel, 5755 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
BOVERO, Esther
January 22, 1922 - April 7, 2015
Esther Bovero passed from this life on Tuesday, April 7th, surrounded by family and friends. She was born Esther Mayers on January 22, 1922 in Chicago, IL. She retired from the Santa Monica Police Records Department and enjoyed her retirement years pursuing multiple interests including writing, painting, sculpting and traveling with her beloved husband of 48 years, Arthur Bovero. Esther is survived by 4 of her 6 children, 3 step children, 27 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on May 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
CASTELLI III, Charles
August 28, 1945 - April 5, 2015
Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Charles (Chuck) Castelli III passed away Sunday, April 5 after a courageous fight with brain cancer.
Chuck was born in Los Angeles, CA to Rosemary and Charles (Bud) Castelli Jr., and grew up in Sherman Oaks. He enlisted in the Army in 1965 where he served with distinction in Vietnam until 1968. He was a combat veteran and a proud member of the 1st Brigade (Separate) of the 101st Airborne Division, “B” Company. During his military service, Chuck was awarded many medals for bravery including the Gallantry Cross and four Bronze Service Stars for valor. After the military, Chuck worked in the film industry until his retirement in 2008. He was a member of Grace Community Church for over forty years.
Chuck was an avid horseman who also enjoyed taking road trips, camping in his Airstream trailer, and riding his Triumph motorcycle. In his last years, Chuck was working on a DVD chronicling his experiences in Vietnam.
Chuck is survived by his father, sisters Rosemary (Robert) Risley, Donna Castelli, and Gina Olivares, and brother Tony (Carolyn) Castelli, as well as his many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 13248 Roscoe Blvd. Sun Valley, CA 91352. He will be interred at the Los Angeles National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The American Cancer Society (1-800-227-2345) or to the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Fund (https://donate.vvmf.org/page/ contribute/donate-to-the-vvmf).
CHAIT, Fay Klein
January 12, 1929 - April 10, 2015
Fay Klein Chait passed away peacefully on April 10 with her loving husband Manny and daughter Leslie Janik at her side. She was 86 and had been under hospice care.
A graduate of UCLA and USC, Fay was a compassionate lover of learning, travel and the arts. She had an abiding concern for the welfare of those in need, particularly in the Jewish community. She was the former regional director of the Israel Cancer Research Fund.
She is survived also by her daughter Debra (Bob) Maslov, stepdaughter Lisa (David) Barley, stepson Joe (Nicole) Chait, and grandsons Jordan Maslov and Andrew Barley. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no service.
CREATH, Burdette (Bud)
January 22, 1936 - April 8, 2015
Devoted and loving husband to Mary Lynne Creath for 59 years. Father of daughter Debbie Davila (son-in-law Tony Davila), and son Cory Creath (daughter-in-law Windy Creath.) Grandfather to Samantha, Lauren, Cameron and Colton. Survived by his sister Patricia Lepard. Born in Los Angeles. Graduated from Hamilton HS. Retired from LAFD as an engineer at Station 102 after 35 years of distinguished service. Hobbies included golf, skiing, and traveling. Bud loved his Dodgers and his Bruins, but would watch any sport known to man. He will live on in our hearts forever, remembered for his wisdom, his wit, and the deep love he had for his family. A celebration of his life is being held at Woodland Hills Country Club on Sunday May 3 at 1PM. Donations in his honor are requested to be made to the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association, Inc.
DENKTAS, Mary Helen
Born May 25, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas and passed away April 15, 2015 in Corona, California. She is survived by her loving husband Haluk; her sons Bulend (Renee), Matt and her daughter Berrin (Leroy) Washington; 8 grandchildren Adel & Binay; Annica, Ashley & Drake; Jasmine, Sebastian & Tristen. Mary was pre-deceased by her daughter-in-law Monica
Mary’s service will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses; 5909 Norwood Ave., Riverside CA.
Mary was a very loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed.