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Category Archives: Obituaries
Obit: Arnold Spielberg, 103, World War II Vet, Computer Pioneer, Father of the Director
Arnold Meyer Spielberg,103, of Pacific Palisades died here of natural causes on August 25, 2020. Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 6, 1917, to Samuel and Rebecca Spielberg. It was Arnold’s early love of science and academia that … Continue reading
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Marcia L. Haskin, 77, Dies; Career Educator Was Interim Principal at PaliHi Three Times
Marcia Haskin, who served as the interim principal at Palisades Charter High School for three school years between 2007 and 2011, died of a stroke at home on August 15. She was 77 and still working as an educator. Although … Continue reading
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PaliHi Soccer Player Shane Thomas Dies August 15 After Practicing in Extreme Heat
Shane Thomas, 17, who scored 19 goals as a junior for the Palisades High soccer team, and who was to be a captain this coming season, died suddenly on Saturday, August 15. A memorial was soon organized near the entrance … Continue reading
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OBITUARY: Peter Lee, 80, City Engineer, Devoted Lutheran, Longtime Resident of Pacific Palisades
Per Gudleik Lie was born on September 24, 1939 in the small fishing village of Fiksdal, Norway. His mother was born Ingeborg Fiksdal and his dad Anders Lie. His parents grew up across from each other in the region of Tomrefjord in … Continue reading
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OBIT: Julie Colton Myers, 60, Wife, Mother
February 12, 1960 – March 30, 2020 Julie Colton Myers, 60, of Pacific Palisades, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 30, in a car accident. Born in Los Angeles to Nate and Adrienne, Julie graduated from Beverly Hills High School in … Continue reading
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Obituary: Michael Henry Benton, Resident, Son, Brother
December 10, 1979 – February 25, 2020 On February 25, 2020, we lost our cherished and beloved son, brother, nephew and uncle, Michael Henry Benton, who was 40 years old. As is known by our close community and many … Continue reading
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Upcoming: A Celebration of Life for Josh Greenfeld AND an Art Exhibit by His Wife, Foumiko Kometani
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Josh Greenfeld’s life on Saturday, February 29 at 2 p.m. in the Palisades Library community room. The celebration will also spotlight an art exhibit, “Trash to Treasure,” beginning at 1 p.m., that features … Continue reading
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Obituary: George S. Wolfberg, the Consummate Community Leader
April 22, 1938 – February 5, 2020 George Sander Wolfberg, the most important and wide-ranging leader in Pacific Palisades the past 25 years, died on February 5. He was 81, and had been married to his wife, Diane, for 55 … Continue reading
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George Wolfberg Memorial Service and Burial Information: Pacific Palisades Community Council Offers ‘In Memoriam”
On February 5, Circling the News received the following message about the passing of George Wolfberg. Hello Family and Friends, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of our husband and father, George Wolfberg this afternoon. … Continue reading
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OBITUARY: Fred Silverman, a Palisadian and a Legendary Television Executive at Three Networks
September 13, 1937 – January 30, 2020 Riviera resident Fred Silverman, 82, died from cancer at his home on January 30. He was a legendary and influential programming executive, who worked for CBS, ABC and NBC. Raised in Rego Park, … Continue reading
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