Claremont Obituaries
Larry L. Schiller: Veteran, volunteer, dog lover Larry L. Schiller died suddenly at home on March 9 after a long battle with cancer. Larry was born in Craig, Colorado on November 29, 1938. He was a resident of Claremont for 48 years, and was a letter carrier in Pomona for 30 years. Larry was a veteran, […]
Edwin Daniel Aluzas: Beloved husband and father, skilled athlete, man of faith Dr. Edwin Daniel Aluzas, beloved husband of Gloria Chase Aluzas, passed away on March 4, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was 91. A kind and compassionate man, Ed was born May 1, 1933 in Chicago IL to Benedict and Victoria Aluzas. He […]
Donald Pollock: Professor, filmmaker, photographer, husband, father, world traveler, and farmer Donald Pollock, a University of La Verne professor and longtime Claremont resident, died of cancer at his home on March 24. He was 71. During his 28-year career at the university, Pollock progressed through the ranks of assistant, associate, and full professor, before being […]
First female college police chief, Olympic qualifier, devout Christian “Sharon Miles, a trailblazer and an extraordinary woman, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Menifee, California, at the age of 85,” her family shared. Born October 24, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, Sharon’s life was marked by resilience and achievement from an early age. She began […]
Grandmother, attorney, teacher, performer Carol B. Tanenbaum, a 50-year Claremont resident, attorney, teacher, and performer, died unexpectedly March 13 in her apartment with her husband Sam at her side. “She lived a dynamic and fulfilling life surrounded by people she loved and who loved her deeply,” her family shared. “As an only child growing up […]
Devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother Yoko Miyahira Bostwick, a devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother of two children, died peacefully at her Claremont home on March 3 from complications of breast cancer. She was 73. Yoko was born on November 2, 1951 to Dentoku and Mitsu Miyahira in the U.S. Trust Territory of Okinawa, now […]
A celebration of life open house for Kimberly Carol Kaufman, who died February 1, will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at Claremont United Church of Christ’s Louise Robert’s Room, 233 Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711.
Teacher, lifelong learner, traveler, beloved aunt and great-aunt Melisa Catherine Salvato was born in Pomona on June 11, 1957, to Orlando Gregory Salvato and Vittorina Fuduli Salvato. Melisa died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 6. She attended Harrison Elementary School in Pomona, El Roble Intermediate School, Claremont High School, Occidental College, and the […]
Beloved wife, mother, sister, educator “And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings Bear you on the breath of dawn Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of His hand” – On Eagles Wings Maureen Ann Connor-Carlson, 69, died January 27 […]
Beloved patriarch, proud Navy veteran, long-time volunteer Devoted husband, beloved patriarch, proud Navy veteran, long-time volunteer, and Claremont Police Department aide Anthony Joseph Marino died peacefully at home in Florida on January 30 after a four year battle with lung cancer. Anthony “Tony” Joseph Marino was born in Columbus, Ohio July 13, 1938, to Italian […]
Beloved artist, teacher, and mother Joanna Gray, a gifted artist, dedicated teacher, and loving mother, died last weekend. Her life was one of creativity, quirky humor, and unwavering passion for teaching and love for her family. She made art till the day she died. Joanna’s artistic journey began early. With a natural talent for capturing […]
Great-grandfather, longtime Mt. SAC professor, traveler Much loved husband, father, grandfather, Kenneth C. Irvine died February 11 at age 87 at Mammoth Lakes Hospital. He was a cancer survivor. He was born in Deadwood, South Dakota. his family moved to Los Angeles in his early years. Ken lived with his wife, Edyth, and raised a […]
Husband, father, grandfather, professor, theologian, philosopher Longtime Pilgrim Place resident, husband, father, grandfather, professor, theologian, and philosopher Edward Albert Yonan, 89, died at Rauch Memory Care House at Pilgrim Place in Claremont on January 29. Born on a small family farm near Knox, Indiana on January 24, 1936 to Benjamin and Shimamie (nee Desho) Yonan, […]
Beloved matriarch and friend Jane Ellen Grunnet, a Claremont resident for 65 years, died December 4, 2024 after suffering a stroke. Jane was born July 23, 1940 in Charlotte, Michigan to Ronald and Margaret Hess, and came to California with her family at the age of 5, settling in Pasadena. She met her future husband […]
Beloved grandmother, longtime CUSD employee Bettie Jean Hungerbeeler Osborne died peacefully on February 9 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bettie was born June 5, 1938 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She moved with her family to Claremont in 1972. In 2019, she moved to Florida to live closer to her eldest daughter. She and her […]
Grandmother, longtime corrections and parole officer Kimberly Carol Kaufman, a 48-year resident of Claremont, died peacefully on February 1 after a short battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Kim was born on December 3, 1953, to parents Glen and Lorraine Kaufman at St. Joseph’s hospital in Denver, Colorado. She attended All Souls Catholic […]
Great-grandmother, day care center owner, proud soccer mo Jimmie Eisenwinter died January 26 from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. She was 84. Born September 27, 1940 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Clara Opal Powell and Hanfurd Eugene Powell, Jimmie attended elementary school in Oklahoma, middle school in Earlimart, California, and graduated from Delano High School. She […]