Lynda Elmer 1942-2023 Rev. Lynda Elmer was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on March 15, 1942 and died in LongBeach, on April 15, 2023. She held a bachelor of arts degree from Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. She taught classical languages on the secondary level for 10 years, during which she married Cedric N. Elmer, also from Reading. In 1976, she and her husband adopted a baby girl whom they named Carolyn, and Rev. Elmer became a stay at home mom for 10 years, during which she returned to active participation in her local Lutheran (LCA) congregation. In 1986, she received the call from the same congregation to serve professionally as Lay Assistant to the Pastor, later Associate in Ministry, into which she was rostered through the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod in 1989. Her position ignited her life-long calling to enter the ordained ministry of word and Sacrament which necessitated a four-year seminary education. In 1993, she entered the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, graduated in 1997 with a Masters of Divinity degree and was ordained on Aug. 3, 1997. She served a rural parish for three years and a suburban parish for 10 years in the Reading area retiring from parish ministry December 2010. She and her husband moved to California in March 2014 because of family: Carolyn and husband Matthew Grayson in Seal Beach and sister, Marcia Gehris. Lynda led Bible studies at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Leisure World where she drew a crowd of 25 residents. Lynda preached, sang solos and in the choir and played piano duets with her husband Cedric during her retirement years at Redeemer Lutheran Church. In 2015 she became a grandmother to Tabitha Grayson. Services will be held in Seal Beach, CA on a date to be determined. Details for funeral services and a link to join via Zoom to come.

David Yoon Kie Song 1934-2023 David Yoon Kie Song was born in the city of Seoul, Korea, on May 14, 1934. He passed away peacefully at his home on a Saturday morning, April 15, 2023, in the company of his loving family at the age of 88 years old. He is survived by his wife, Angela Kyung Ok Song, and is the father of Michelle Kim, Mee Lyu and Darrin Song, and grandfather of Elizabeth Rutkowski, Crystal Woo, Jonathan Lyu, David Lyu and Elias Joon-ho Song. He was a devoted family man who immigrated to the United States to provide a better life for his children. With grit and determination, he created three generations of successful children. He is a true example of fulfilling the American Dream. He is leaving a legacy of hard work, the determination to succeed and his love to his family extending to his great grandchildren. He was passionate about golf, cold beers and his grandchildren up to his final days. During his retirement, he was one of the oldest players at his local golf course. His joy of a cold beer after playing nine holes continued to his last days. He was a good husband, a great father, and had a wonderful life.

Madolyn Virginia Lacy 1932-2023 Madolyn Virginia Lacy, a dearly loved, mother,grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to many, passed from this earth and into the arms of her savior early March 14, 2023, after a brief illness. She will be missed deeply by her friends and family, both of which were of great importance to her. She is survived by her two daughters: Stephanie (Lacy) Isbell and Denise (Lacy) Brown and their husbands; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on June 10 at 11 a.m. at Parkcrest Christian Church, 3936 Woodruff Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90808 in the main sanctuary.

Joann Clough Mullens 1934-2023 On April 1, 2023, our loving mother Joann Clough Mullens passed away peacefully at the age of 88, with her cherished family at her side. Joann was born July 4, 1934, in Los Angeles. Always a California girl, she worked as a telephone operator and raised a beautiful family. She has been a resident of Leisure World for 37 years. She was very active in the community, teaching Qi Gong and famous for her handmade decorations at every party and dance. Joann will be forever missed by her beloved family, which includes one son, one daughter, three grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren, two nieces and their families. A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 11, from 4-8 p.m. and Rosary at 7 p.m. at McKenzie Mortuary, 3843 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach. Mass will be held Wednesday, April 12 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church at 13900 Church Place.

Richard Alan Austin 1946-2023 Richard was born on January 13th, 1946, and grew up in Redondo Beach. He was always a unique person; where most people rode two-wheeled bikes, Richard opted to ride a unicycle instead. He enjoyed rock music (especially the Rolling Stones), cruising Sunset Blvd., painting pelicans and eating Mexican food. He belonged to the Screen Actors Guild and often worked as a stand-in for Keith Carradine, as well as being an extra in CSI: New York. He moved to Leisure world in October 2008 where his fun really started. He began to attend Enter Laughing classes (the perfect group for him) and started doing comedy stand-up; he had a deadpan sense of humor! He also loved singing karaoke and dancing, which is how he met Linda Allen in October 2009. They went to all of the dances and danced the night away every Saturday. On Sundays he enjoyed the car shows with his best friend Roy Robertson. Richard and Linda belonged to the Rollin’ Thunder Golf Cart Club, and Richard also played dominoes and volleyball at the pool. The residents of Leisure World have fond memories the tall, thin man riding a unicycle with a smile on his face. Most of all, he loved playing Hot Wheels with his grandson Nathan. Richard is survived by his partner Linda Allen, son-inlaw Mike Allen, his wife, Regina, and their son Nathan, sisters Charlene Williams and Audrey Austin, brother Jack Austin and his wife Nori, and his two pet cats Mick and Jagger. He will be missed. —Paid Obituary