Obituaries

“Esme” or “Mama Esme” as she was fondly called, worked for both BUSD and Burbank Parks and Recreation. The March 18th BUSD meeting will be adjourned in Esme’s honor.

Longtime local football and basketball coach Pete Roses died unexpectedly Tuesday.He was 56.Roses has...

In 2003, the District renamed the auditorium at the Burbank Adult School as the Helen von Seggern Auditorium as a tribute to her many contributions to the students and families of Burbank

Elizabeth Marie Carletta, 60, died on December 21, 2020, at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Burbank following a 3-month battle with Covid 19.

Former Mayor was born on December 21, 1938, in Burbank, He graduated in the last winter class at John Burroughs High School in 1957.

Burbank has lost a true original.  An advocate, a community icon, a wife, a friend, a mom, and a Nana.  Lee Paysinger was one of a kind and those that knew and loved her are mourning the loss of this beautiful force of nature.

Longtime active member of the Burbank community, Henry "Hank" Diel, Jr., passed away on May 18. His death "has created a giant hole in the family and the community."

Noted close-up magician and long time Burbank resident Robert (Bob) J. Gwodz, 86, died of natural causes on January 28, 2020

Gene was hired by the District in 1961 and began teaching at Jordan Middle School, later transferring to John Burroughs High School where he taught Economics and Government

Family announce services for Jon Olin