Marriages
Vincent Kagawan ’83, MS ’85, and Lisa Halm ’84
Scott Randall Obel ’81, MBA ’89 and Elizabeth Anne McLaren ’83
Steven D. Nakagawa ’86 and Jenifer A. Rische
Lynda Zuber ’90 and Paul Christopher Sassi
Dave Shelton Atteberry MD ’95 and Carla Spagnoletti
Amy Stewart ’95 and James Deaker
Ryan John Bache ’96 and Jamie Lize Hernandez
Jennifer L. Jones ’97 and Christopher C. Miller ’97
Jennifer Marie (Pallasch) Mosley ’97 and Kenneth G. Mosley, Jr.
Evelyn Legaspi ’98 and Timothy B. Keaton.
Births
Gary Taylor ’80 and Lorrie Kayler, a son, Daniel Glenn. He joins brother David, 4, and is the grandson of David Kaylor ’56 and Betty Maginnis Jansen ’58, nephew of David Williamson ’95, great-grandson of Roy Maginnis ’30 and Helen Peterson Maginnis ’31 and great-nephew of Bardon Maginnis ’56, Dave Dornsife ’67, and great-great-nephew of the recently dec-eased Harold (Hal) Dornsife ’38 and Ester Peterson Dornsife ’41
Gail (De Luca) Neu ’81 and Joel Neu, a daughter, Miranda Paige
Andy McCahon ’83 and Laurie (Churchman) McCahon ’85, a son, Brenden Patrick. He joins his five siblings, Brittany, 13, Kayla, 11, Kelsey, 8, Courtney, 6, and Colin, 2
Ingrid (Jochens) Holzman ’85 and Eric Holzman, a daughter, Rya Cornelia
Ronald P. Olah MD ’85 and Cynthia McElwee Olah ’87, a son, Justin Patrick. He is the grandson of USC professor and Nobel-prize winner George Olah and Judith Olah
Valencia (Clarke) Rodgers ’85 and Edwin Rodgers, a daughter, Kamryn Alexa. She joins her brother, Nicholas, 5
Judy (Inose) Jobes ’86 and Gregory B. Jobes, a son, Jonathan Ste-ele. He joins his sister, Krislyn, 2. He is the great-great-grandson of Seijiro Shibuya ’06; the great-grandson of Seijiro Inose ’28; the great-nephew of David Nakatani ’63, MS ’65, PhD ’72, and Lily (Inose) Nakatani ’67; the second cousin of Jeffery Sakamoto ’87, Diane (Sakamoto) Kuramoto ’89, Karen (Yoshiyama) Bunuan RDH ’90, Nancy (Nozaki) Yoshiyama PharmD ’90, Cynthia (Nakatani) Enderwick ’93, Alex-ander Bunuan MA, OTR ’99
Bradley Nii ’87 and Deanne Yamamoto-Nii ’89, a son, Jared
Diana (Kolebuck) Allegretti ’88 and Michael J. Allegretti, a son, Dominic James. He is the nephew of Gregg Kolebuck ’83, DDS ’89, Carla (Factor) Kolebuck ’84, Graham Allchorn ’84, Patrice (Kolebuck) Allchorn ’86 and Joseph Allegretti MBA ’91
Alyson K. Mizuno-Kubo PharmD ’88 and Greg Kubo, an adopted daughter, Keller McKenna YaZhen Kubo, from Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, China. She joins the couple’s biological sons, Connor, 5, and Spencer, 3
William V. Ridgeway, Jr. ’88 and Patricia Gunnels Ridgeway, a daughter, Jessica Lynn. She joins brother Joshua, 13 months. She is the granddaughter of William V. Ridgeway ’55, DDS ’58, MS ’62, Polly Garverick Ridgeway ’55, MS ’58, and the niece of Susan Ridgeway Lester ’89
Deborah (Schwartz) Rohde ’88 and Jonah Rohde, a daughter, Erin Miriam. She joins her sister, Samantha, 2. She is the granddaughter of Leon I. Schwartz ’54
Don Townswick ’88 and Sarah Hendrickson Townwick, a dau-ghter, Charlotte Margaret Elise Townswick
Matthew D. Heller ’89 and Lisa S. Heller, a son, Jason William. He joins his sister, Erin, 2
Scott A. Rusher ’89 and Stacy Rusher, a daughter, Malia Ann. She joins her sister, Keala Veronica, and they are the great-grandchildren of George Rusher ’38, grandchildren of David Rusher ’67, and the great nieces of Elissa Rusher ’76
Ron Antonette ’90 and Cynthia (Cook) Antonette ’90, a daughter, Karleen Juliana. She is the granddaugher of the late Mary (Koll) Cook ’59, first cousin once removed of Martha (Koll) Kershner ’83, and great niece of Michael DeVriend MBA ’88
Susan (Fogarty) Bernstein ’89 and Eric Bernstein ’90, a son, Zachary Mark
Shannon S. (Davis) Clark ’90 and Alfred W. Clark, Jr., a daughter, Emily Michelle Clark
Michelle (Nuszkiewicz) Blum ’89, JD ’92, and Eric S. Blum JD ’92, a son, Kevin Joseph. He joins his brother, Brian, 1. He is the grandson of Robert L. Blum MD ’64 and nephew of Joshua D. Blum MD ’95
Richard M. Houghton, Jr. ’90 and Heidi (Breckheimer) Houghton ’90, a son, Aaron Miles, and a daughter, Hannah Noelle. They are the grandchildren of Peter Breckheimer ’63, Mardi (Wulfestieg) Breckheimer ’61 and Richard M. Houghton ’64, and great grandchildren of the late Harold Breckheimer ’28. They are also the nephew and niece of Eric Breckheimer ’88, Julie (Breckheimer) Cann ’95, Peter Breckheimer II ’98, Gigi Hougton ’92 and Mandy (Houghton) Castro ’92
Ki S. Kim ’90 and Young Mi Kim, a son, Ethan Sun-Woo Kim
Susan (Scott) Morales PharmD ’90 and Rod Morales, a son, Erik Scott Morales. He joins sister Karlie, 2, and is the grandson of K. Wayne Scott MS ’55
Erin (O’Brien) Harper ’90 and Henry James Harper, a daughter, Reilly Erin. She is the great granddaughter of Leo Arena DDS ’25 and the granddaughter of Arden (Arena) Watkin ’56 and William Parry O’Brien, Jr. ’54
Nicole Christine (Ray) Jesse ’90 and Scott Jesse, a son, Sean Richard • David Higley ’91 and Bridget (Finney) Higley ’91, a daughter, Bronwen Anne
Laury (Masters) Wedin ’90 and Erik Wedin ’91, a son, Jackson Wayne Wedin. He joins sisters Camille, 3, and Remi, 2. They are the grandchildren of Allen Abersman ’65, MS ’66, and Wayne Wedin ’61, MS ’63, and the nephew and nieces of Bridget (Downing) Holeman ’88
David R. Cummings DDS ’91 and Marian Cummings, a son, Scott Raymond. He joins his sister, Shelley Lynne
Shawn Needelman ’91 and Alison Needelman, a son, Lucas Nash
Hugo A. Bernardo MS ’92 and Lilia Bernardo, a daughter, Sophia Lily. She joins her brother, Brandon, 2
Daniel W. O’Brien ’92 and Beverly S. Johnson O’Brien ’92, MBA ’98, a daughter, Hayden Elise O’Brien
Corey V. Smith ’94 and Harolyn Smith, a daughter, Alexandria DeRussy
Lance Kaneala Parker ’95 and Wanda Irene Lani (Len) Parker ’95, a daughter, Ashley Keanuheamaikalani Parker
Lori Russell ’95 and Philip Russell ’97, a son, Joshua Philip
Eriko (Usui) Swensson ’96 and Keith E. Swensson MPA ’97, a daughter, Kyoko Mae Swensson.
Deaths
Blanche Wadleigh Bettington ’23, of Los Angeles; March 1, of complications from pneumonia, at the age of 99. She was considered by many to have been one of the most in-spirational and outspoken teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District. She taught civics at Canoga Park High School for 26 years and at Hamilton High School for 16 years before retiring in 1966. Born in Vermont, Bettington came to Los Angeles at a young age. After graduating from USC, she began teaching at Canoga Park in 1924. She was one of the oldest graduates of the USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.
Jack Russell Newville ’31, of North Platte, Neb.; March 14. He was a member of the Glee Club at USC. Upon graduation, he took a job with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Water District. In 1932, he married Mary Kenney. Newville became the city engineer of Manhattan Beach, under contract with the Engineering Service Corp., in 1934. He joined the Corps of Engineers in 1940. For military service in World War II he earned the Bronze Star and was discharged as a Lieutenant Colonel. After the war, he rejoined Engineering Service Corp. and became owner. Under his leadership, ESCO became the largest civil engineering firm in Los Angeles. He re-ceived the Harlan Bartholomew Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers for outstanding contributions in the field of engineering. He was a member of Skull and Dagger, Archimedes Circle, the South Bay Trojan Club, USC Associates and Presidential Associates. He is survived by four children, two of whom graduated from USC, 17 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Harland Page Goodrich ’32, of Pomona, Calif.; March 7, at the age of 92. He was a banker in La Verne and Pomona for 38 years with First National Bank of La Verne. He was the founding president of La Verne Rotary Club and was a member of the board of the Pomona Valley Red Cross, Pomona Valley Mental Health Assn. and the Pomona Valley Council of Churches. He also served several terms on the boards of La Verne Heights School and the Bonita Unified School District. He was a member of the Claremont Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Ruth H. Goodrich ’32, a daughter, Paula Pitzer, a son, John LLB ’66, two grandchildren and a brother.
Garland S. Matthews ’35, of Huntington Beach, Calif.; Dec. 14, 2000, of natural causes, at the age of 90. He was a quarterback for USC under Coach Howard Jones and part of the famous untied, undefeated 1932 team which won the Rose Bowl. He was president of Kappa Alpha fraternity and Blue Key. After graduation, Matthews worked for a stock brokerage firm in the Philippines. Signing up as an ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1940, he was overseas for two years during World War II in the South Pacific, including Okinawa. He retired as a Commander after 20 years in the service. Following the war he joined his family’s real estate business in South Pasadena. He lived the last 30 years in Huntington Harbor, where he was Fleet Captain of the Lido Sail Fleet in 1977 and Commodore of the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club in 1985. He leaves his wife, Dorie, after almost 56 years, and their four children, Karen, Mark, Susan and Leslie, and six grandchildren.
Earl L. Harris ’39, of Fullerton, Calif., Feb. 11, after a six-year battle with cancer, at the age of 84. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, the water polo team in 1937 and ’38, Varsity Club, Trojan Squires, the Phi Delta Kappa education fraternity and Skull and Dagger. He was a dedicated tea-cher and coach and was Supervisor of Youth Services for the Los Angeles Unified School District from 1950 until 1977. He served on the Board of Governors of the USC Alumni Association and the Andrus Gerontology Center Associates Board, and was Homecoming Chairman in 1979, president of Trojan Coaches and a lifetime member of USC Associates. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eunice Launer Harris ’39, daughters Janet Harris Tonkovich ’65 and Kathy Harris Windsor ’66, grandchildren Matt Tonkovich ’92, Diane Ton-kovich Miller ’92, Greg Tonkovich ’94, Josh Tuynman, Rebecca Tuynman and Rebecca Tuynman, and great granddaughter Jacqueline Miller. He also left behind son-in-law Paul Tonkovich and grandson-in-law Doug Miller. A son, Stanley Harris, predeceased him. Donations can be sent in Earl L. Harris’ name to USC/Norris Cancer Center, Dr. Ann Mohrbacher, 1441 Eastlake Ave., Room 8302, Los Angeles, CA 90033-0800 or to the Earl and Eunice Launer Harris Scholarship, c/o Andrus Gerontology Center, USC, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191.
Raymond W. Nugent ’39, of Pasadena, Calif.; at the age of 86. He worked at architectural firms throughout California for 40 years. He leaves his wife, Barbara, three sons and four grandchildren.
Harry Call Godshall ’47, DDS ’52, of Tecopa, Calif.; March 12, following diabetic surgery, at the age of 75. He practiced dentistry for many years in the downtown Los Angeles area on Wilshire Boulevard. In 1982 he retired to his Resting Springs Ranch in Tecopa. While at USC Godshall was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity and of the water polo team. He was the nephew of Asa V. Call. He is survived by his wife, Jo, one daughter, one son and five grandchildren.
Wilma W. Tiedemann ’47, of Whittier, Calif.; Jan. 8, at the age of 79. Born in Augusta, Ill., she moved to La Cresecenta, Calif., when she was three and attended elementary and junior high schools there. She went to Glendale High School, where she met her future husband, John. She attended Glendale Junior College and then Santa Barbara State College before transferring to USC. She worked at Lockheed to earn her tuition, alternating work and studies. She then went to the American University in Washington, D.C., to be trained as a social worker for the American Red Cross. She worked as a social worker for the American Red Cross at the U.S. Naval hospital in San Diego. She married John Tiedemann on Aug. 19, 1946, in La Jolla, Calif., after an eight-year courtship. She was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She became a social worker for the Travelers Aid Society in Los Angeles. In 1951 she and her husband and daughter moved to Whittier, living almost 50 years in the same house. The Tiedemanns were the 1992-94 Honorary Travel Chairmen of the USC Trojan Travelers and made many trips with this group. She also was a member of USC’s Andrus Center Associates and life member of the USC Alumni Association. She is survived by her husband, John Tiedemann ’43, her daughter Linda Stucker ’71, MEd ’73, and grandsons Derek and Todd.
James C. Corman LLB ’48, of McLean, Va.; Dec. 30, 2000, after suffering a stroke, at the age of 80. He was a former Democratic Congressman who represented the San Fernando Valley’s 21st District for 20 years and fought for tax reduction, welfare re-form legislation and civil rights, including the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Corman served from 1961 to 1981. He was one of 10 people named by President Johnson to the historical National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, informally known as the Kerner Commission for its chairman, Illinois Gov. Otto Kerner, to investigate the causes of multi-city rioting in the incendiary summer of 1967. He was also President Carter’s point man to push welfare reform through Congress in 1978. He devoted great energy to the down and out, perhaps because he was once among them. He was the son of a Kansas silica miner who died of lung disease brought on by the work. The Depression forced the fatherless youth and his mother to seek a better life in California. Corman served in the Marines during World War II, worked his way through UCLA and USC Law School, and practiced law. In 1957 he won his first elective office as a Los Angeles City councilman. Three years later, east San Fernando Valley sent him to Congress. He was named to the prestigious House Judiciary Committee, where he was instrumental in passing the 1964 Civil Rights Act sought by Johnson. Corman considered that legislation the greatest accomplishment of his life. He became a ranking member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, where he became a leading advocate for the poor and disadvantaged. In 1976, he won membership in the joint House-Senate conference committee that helped resolve conflicts on bills as they wove through the separate sides of the Congress. Corman had two children, Mary Anne and James C. “Chuck” Jr., with his first wife, who died of cancer in 1966. He remarried in 1978 and had two more sons, Adam and Brian. He is survived by his wife, his daughter and two younger sons, and one grandchild.
Robert Cardona ’49, MEd ’50, of Redondo Beach, Calif.; March 30, at the age of 83. An extremely active and committed alumnus, he came to the university in the fall of 1937 on a football scholarship after narrowing his choice of schools between USC and Notre Dame. Heavily recruited, he was in a quan-dary as to the college of his choice. After a recruiting visit from assistant football coach Jeff Cravath, Cardona was immediately convinced that USC would be his best choice. He was a member of Coach How-ard Jones’ famed “Thundering Herd,” where he played on both the offensive and defensive line. After a tour of duty in the Army during World War II, he returned to the university to receive his MS in education and became an assistant to then freshman team coach Jess Hill. After graduation he embarked on a successful coaching career at Redondo High School. Among the hundreds of young men who played on teams he coached was current USC associate athletic director Don Winston. Cardona then entered school administration until he retired in 1982 after more than 30 years in the district. He was an active member of the Howard Jones Memorial Foundation, the Trojan Coaches Club, The Committee, Cardinal and Gold, Educare, the South Bay Alumni Club and, most recently, the Half Century Club. He was also an active member of the Redondo Beach community, where he served on various city committees and commissions. He was named the Citizen of the Year by the local chapter of the Lions Club and was recently honored by the Rotary International Club for his career of outstanding service and dedication to students as a teacher, coach and administrator. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Amy Cardona ’52, MEd ’63.
Ewing H. “Bill” Crutchfield ’49, MEd ’50, of Long Beach, Calif.; Sept. 30, 2000, at the age of 79. He played baseball for USC, was named Coach Rod Dedeaux’s first captain and made All-American. As a Marine Captain pilot during World War II, he flew three-plus strikes a day and was shot down three times, once deep in enemy territory. He was missing in action in the Philippine jungles. Following the war, he became a high school teacher and coach.
Jean Tyson Hastings ’50, MA ’51, of Calistoga, Calif.; Feb. 18, at the age of 75. She was an occupational therapist, consulting for many convalescent hospitals in Southern California during her career. She served as a Navy WAVE during World War II. While at USC, she lived at Moreland Hall, the first co-op organization connected to the university. She is survived by three children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Contributions in her name may be made to Hospice of Napa Valley, 3299 Claremont Way, Napa, CA 94558, or the American Cancer Society, Attn.: Volunteer Driver Program, 1650 S. Amphlett Blvd., Ste. 110, San Mateo, CA 94402.
Ray William Nicholson ’51, MEd ’61, of Sylmar, Calif.; at the age of 75. Born in Hollywood, he attended many schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. While he was in high school, he also held many jobs, including selling newspapers, working at Helms Bakery, making tile bathtubs and working at a used car lot in Van Nuys, where he loved telling the story of how he delivered a car to Jane Russell. Upon his graduation from Venice High School in 1943, he enlisted in the Army Air Corp as an aviation cadet. He received his wings and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant at the San Angelo, Texas, Army Air Field. He flew in combat in the European Theater of Operations with the 320th Bomb Group of the 1st Tactical Air Force. He was awarded the Air Medal and several theater battle stars. At the close of the war, he continued to serve in Germany in the Army of Occupation until mid-1946. After his discharge from active duty he remained a member of the Air Force Reserve, achieving the rank of Major. He became a teacher and held many positions with LAUSD, retiring as a principal in 1982. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Roberta, and two daughters.
Stanley Coben ’53, of Los Angeles; July 31, 2000, of a heart attack, at the age of 70. He was professor emeritus of history at UCLA (1967-99) and previously taught at Hunter College in New York and Princeton University. He received his PhD in history from Columbia University. One of the leading scholars in 20th century U.S. history, he trained some of the nation’s important professors of American history. He ran for USC’s track and field team while in college and remained competitive in the Masters division well into his mid-60s. He is survived by his wife, Herminia Menez Coben, a brother, two daughters and four grandchildren.
Normand Joseph Ayotte ’55, of Glendale, Calif.; March 6, at the age of 73. Born in Woonsocket, R.I., he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He subsequently attended USC and Southwestern School of Law before working as an independent insurance claims adjuster for more than 25 years. A supporter of Trojan athletics, he helped found the USC Baseball Boosters club, serving as its president from 1970 through 1988. He was also a member of Skull and Dagger. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joan, as well as three sons and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the USC baseball program by calling USC associate athletic director Don Winston at (213) 740-4155.
Donald Anthony Reed MS ’58, JD ’68, of Los Angeles; March 18, of cardiac arrest, at the age of 65. He was the founder and president of the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. Born in New Orleans, he grew up in Los Angeles, where he became a film buff. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University and a law degree from USC, but devoted most of his time to writing and promoting genre films. He wrote several books, including The Vampire on the Screen and Science Fiction Film Awards. In 1962, Reed founded the Count Dracula Society, a literary group that studies gothic literature. In 1980, he founded the Academy of Family Films and Television and two years later the Council of Film Organizations. But he was best known for the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, which he founded in 1972 and ran until his death. He developed the Saturn Awards to recognize outstanding science fiction films.
John Eastman Mills MBA ’61, of Menlo Park, Calif.; July 12, 2000, of cancer, at the age of 68. After receiving his degree from USC, he moved his family to the San Francisco area, where he accepted a position with Chevron. He worked in the human res-ources department for 35 years. Upon retiring, Mills continued his lifelong dedication to helping others. He volunteered for many organizations, including heading the San Mateo County Grand Jury. His surviving son, John, said he was “a humble man and never strived for fame or wealth. His sources of happiness were his faith, family and friends, as well as helping those in need.” He is also survived by another son, a sister and a grandson who was named in his honor.
Donald Francis Sullivan ’65, of San Rafael, Calif.; Nov. 30, 2000, at the age of 59. A native of Los Angeles, he attended USC from 1959 to 1965. During his senior year he associated with the architecture firm Kidmore, Owing and Merril in San Francisco. He was assigned to the ONE Wil-shire and Beneficial Life buildings in Los Angeles. Upon graduation he moved to San Francisco to continue his association with SOM. His work included the Federal Reserve Bank and U.S. Post Office at 300 Market Street and the Engineering Building, University of Hawaii, on Oahu. In 1980 he formed Werner Sullivan Architecture, a partnership with William Werner. Their accomplishments include many commercial structures in the Bay Area. National awards were received for design excellence for the Rincon Center and Tiffanys Union Square. Sullivan was an active member of the Northern California USC Associates, AIA and the Family and Olympic clubs. He leaves his parents, Harold Sullivan ’49 and Anita Sullivan, his wife, Stevi, and three children, Grady, Miles and Harper Belle.
Frederick Anthony Howes ’70, PhD ’74, of Madison, Wis; Dec. 4, 1999, at the age of 51. He was a teacher of mathematics who at the time of his death was the program manager for the Applied Mathematics Sciences Program in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Mathematical, Information and Computational Sciences Division. He had held that position for eight years. In his role as program manager, he was responsible for one of the oldest and most distinguished applied mathematics programs in the federal government. His work is widely considered to have been instrumental in maintaining the tradition of excellence in the program. After receiving his PhD, Howes held teaching positions at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota. In 1979 he moved to the University of California, Davis, where he was a member of the faculty until 1991. In 1989 he began a two-year term as a rotator at the National Science Foundation, working in the applied mathematics program of the Division of Mathematical Sciences. In 1991 he moved to the DOE. During his career as a university mathematician, Howes was a prolific researcher in the area of asymptotics. He was the author of 72 refereed papers and two monographs. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and son, Michael.
Norman B. Reed ’71, of Long Beach, Calif.; Feb. 25, of injuries from a car accident while driving to church, at the age of 52. An active veteran of nearly a dozen city im-provement agencies and civic groups, his death triggered an outpouring of grief in Long Beach. Born in Long Beach, Reed spent his teens in Orange County but returned to Long Beach in 1971 after earning his bachelor’s degree in planning and city development from USC. At the time of his death, he was pursuing a master’s degree in business administration at Pepperdine University and was director of several community development projects for Long Beach City College. He was also the chairman of the city’s Economic Development Commission, an active member of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and a former member of the Downtown Development Policy Board. His previous jobs included director of community projects for Goodwill Industries and executive director of Leadership Long Beach Inc., where he helped develop leadership training programs. As a volunteer, Reed served as president of the Long Beach Grand Prix Committee of 300, and was made an honorary member of the Long Beach Fire Department. He taught sensitivity classes to help firefighters become more aware of the needs of poor and disadvantaged groups. He also volunteered to teach at a Cambodian community center, and was instrumental in helping One, a local gay and lesbian group, to organize an AIDS Walk and open a community center. His survived by his mother, Lorine Reed, who lives in Long Beach.
Thomas David Neal ’72, of Morro Bay, Calif.; at the age of 51. He spent the last seven years working in the Traffic Engineering Department for the City of San Buenaventura. He had recently retired and moved to Morro Bay. He is survived by his father Jack Neal; mother and stepfather, Charlene and Vern Ewen; stepsons Matthew and Richard; brothers Jack and Bill; sister Nancy; num-erous nieces and nephews; and best friends David and Margo Hantman.
Jed Zidell MSW ’74, of Pittsburgh, Penn.; in April 2000. He was CEO/COO of a large service company in Pittsburgh and was an active volunteer leader in the community. Shortly before his death he was elected president of Jewish Family Services in Pittsburgh. Zidell was part of a then-new double masters degree program, receiving an MSW from USC and an MAJCS (Masters of Arts in Jewish Communal Services) from Heb-rew Union College in Los Angeles, with which USC is affiliated. He leaves behind his wife, Debbie, and two daughters.
Nathan B. Friedman, of Bel Air, Calif.; April 26, of cardiac arrest, at the age of 90. He was a longtime clinical professor at the Keck School of Medicine of USC who was known for his seminal studies on testicular and breast cancers. He was born in New York and began studying neuroscience at Harvard University when he was only 12. He earned a medical degree at Cornell University and later completed his residency in pathology at the University of Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army during and immediately following World War II and discovered at that time an effective treatment for the disfiguring infection of trench foot. In 1950, he joined the staff of USC where he concentrated on teaching future doctors, dentists and other medical professionals how to deal with their patients’ human behavior, including their fear of pain, side effects of treatment and death. Despite a degenerative spinal disorder that left him in a wheelchair, Friedman remained active in the medical profession, serving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles until just days before his death. Twice widowed, Friedman is survived by two daughters, Mary Lou Force and Emily Friedman, and four stepchildren.
Arthur Gutenberg, of Pasadena, Calif.; March 10, of congestive heart failure, at the age of 80. He was a retired professor of management who taught at the USC Marshall School of Business for 25 years. He was born in Germany, son of Beno Gutenberg, a geophysics professor who was co-developer of the Richter Scale. During World War II, Gutenberg was commissioned in the U.S. Army Coast Artillery, serving in the Corps of Engineers and in military intelligence. Fluent in German and conversant in French and Italian, he interrogated German POWs during the war and served as the town censor in Cassino, Italy. Gutenberg held a BAS degree in engineering, a BS in business and an MBA from UC Berkeley. He earned his PhD in business from Stanford in 1955. President of his own management consulting firm, Arthur W. Gutenberg Inc., since 1960, he was founder and the first director of the Business Research Bureau at Arizona State University. At the USC Marshall School of Business, he served as project director for the “Pakistan Project” at the University of Karachi and as director of the Consortium for Graduate Study for Minorities. He was the author of five books and more than 90 articles, monographs and reports. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Barbara; five children from a previous marriage, including twin sons, twin daughters and a single son; and a sister. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the USC Emeriti College or the American Heart Association.
Richard M. Larzelere, of Costa Mesa, Calif.; Feb. 10, after a lengthy battle with cancer, at the age of 77. He was a USC donor. A second-generation California native born in Los Angeles, he served in World War II as a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps and then attended USC. After brief stints running a Los Angeles coffee shop and an Oregon potato salad business, and working at Northrop Aviation and Johanson Engineering, he began his life’s work as president of Deltronic Corp. in 1954. Larzelere built Deltronic into one of the premier suppliers of precision measuring equipment and mechanical manufacturing. Deltronic currently employs 115 people and is located in Santa Ana. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the American Cancer Society. He is survived by his daughter, Diane, son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Robin Larzelere, and two grandsons, Brian and Raymond.
John McKay, of Tampa, Fla.; June 10, of kidney failure due to complications from diabetes, at the age of 77. The legendary former USC football coach is survived by his wife, Corky, sons J.K. and Rich, and daughters Michele Breese and Terri Florio, plus 10 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the McKay family asks that contributions to the John H. McKay Scholarship Fund be made out to the “USC Athletic Department” and sent to USC senior associate athletic director Don Winston, USC Athletic Department, Heritage Hall 203A, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0602. For information regarding recognition on the “Friends of John McKay Wall” at USC’s Heritage Hall, call (213) 740-4155. A tribute to John McKay can be found on page 26.
Kenneth L. Trefftzs, of San Diego, Calif.; April 10, following a long illness, at the age of 89. He was distinguished emeritus professor of finance in the USC Marshall School of Business and an expert on international finance and development. Considered an “old school” professor for the demands he made upon students and himself, Trefftzs was honored by the Los Angeles City Council in 1977 for his teaching and service achievements. The presentation was made by the late councilman and USC football great John Ferraro ’48. During his five-decade association with USC, Trefftzs was twice honored with the USC Associates Excellence in Teaching Award, along with the USC Marshall School of Business Dean’s Award, Associated Students’ Finest Teacher Award and Distinguished Emeriti Award, among many others. Trefftzs joined USC in 1941 and served as chairman of the Marshall School’s finance department from 1955 to 1971. He was awarded emeritus status in 1977. He was author of more than 60 articles and author, co-author or editor of five books. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; his daughter, Ellen; his son, Jeffrey; and three grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Ellen R. Trefftzs Scholarship Fund of Town and Gown of USC, c/o C. Goldinger, 201 Ocean Ave., #1704-B, Santa Monica, CA 90402.
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