Obituaries

Barbara Sykes: Community Supporter, Wife, Mother

Burbank loses a selfless supporter of family and the community.

February 25, 2016 • Read More

Lois McMillan: Tiny Tots and Crafts Teacher for Burbank Parks

She was known for turning egg cartons and glitter into magical treasures

February 19, 2016 • Read More

Burbank, Burroughs Lose Major Leaguers

Frank Sullivan from Burbank High and Ron Stillwell of Burroughs High both made it to 'The Show'

February 1, 2016 • Read More

Obituary: James Woodburn, Burbank Public Works Chief Engineer

He spent 34 years with the City of Burbank where he served in many roles within the Public Service department including chief engineer from 1951-85

January 29, 2016 • Read More

Longtime Coach, Resident, Ron Rossiter Dies

At the time of his passing, Ron was still coaching his men’s softball team on Tuesday nights

January 11, 2016 • Read More

Mary Jane Strickland, Founder of the Burbank Historical Society, Passes Away

Longtime city historian Mary Jane Strickland dies seven weeks after her husband, Harry Strickland, passes away. Together the couple built the Gordon R. Howard Museum to house the city's vital records, artifacts and photographs.

September 23, 2015 • Read More

Harry Strickland Dies at 100

Harry Strickland protected and served as a Burbank police officer and detective and was instrumental in preserving the city's history

August 11, 2015 • Read More

Actor Killed by Metrolink Train

Police report that on Saturday at about 4:05 pm, actor George Gregory Plitt Jr. was struck by a southbound Metrolink Train, north of the Magnolia Boulevard Overpass

January 19, 2015 • Read More

Diane Berger, Former Bret Harte Principal

Ms. Berger retired in June of 2008, after a distinguished career as an educator in Burbank and after serving as principal of Bret Harte Elementary School for 16 years

January 15, 2015 • Read More