Lyle Wolf, Beloved North Hollywood Teacher, Dies in Vermont
The head of the social studies department left in 1983 to Vermont.
Lyle T. Wolf, a beloved social studies teacher from North Hollywood High School, died in Vermont on Jan. 13 of prostate cancer, according to a nephew. He was 85 years old.
Wolf, of Bethel, Vermont, died at Brookside Nursing Home in White River Junction. A funeral service was held Jan. 15.
Wolf taught history at the school for 24 years and led the social studies department at North Hollywood High School, and in 1983 he and his wife Barbara decided to move to Vermont to start a bed-and-breakfast. (See the news story here.)
Studio City Patch "Then and Now" columnist Mary McGrath said, "I do recall hearing that he was a good teacher and a nice man. I'm sure he made a difference in many students' lives."
The teacher's nephew Bruce Blizzard said, "My uncle, former NHHS history teacher, Mr. Wolf, passed away yesterday, Friday January 13, 2012, of prostate cancer, at the age of 85. I would like to hear any stories of him as a teacher, so I can pass it along to my mom. Thanks everyone."
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Mary McGrath
6:45 am on Sunday, January 22, 2012
Other notable teachers at NHHS also included Lyle Reeves, Merle Gould, and Ruth Reiquam, who currently lives in Montana. Cornelia Korney passed away about 5 years ago, but I used to visit her in the Valley from time to time. RIP all you wonderful teachers who enriched our educational experiences.
teresa mcgrath
6:49 am on Sunday, January 22, 2012
thx mike, bruce, and mary for this touching story. our fabulous teachers continue to mold our lives as we recall their instruction from our formative years.
jeannie thompson
11:10 am on Sunday, January 22, 2012
RIP to Lyle Wolf and much love and support to his family. My mother, Annette Merrill taught at North Hollywood High School most of my childhood. I believe she started there sometime in the late 1940's or early 1950's. She was there up until about 1960 or '61. She taught math and went on to teach at Taft HIgh in Woodland Hills, as well as administrating at other LA High Schools and Jr. Hi's. She passed away about 2 years ago, and I would sure love to talk to her right now and see if she knew Lyle. I remember so many names of teachers from that era that were her friends. I now have all her yearbooks and will look up the name when I return home from vacation. It is so sad to know that this generation is for the most part, gone. Sincerely, Jeannie Merrill Thompson
Diana Sweeney
8:14 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
I began teaching at NHHS in 1986 and my classroom was across the hall from Lyle. As a new teacher, I didn't know my way around and Lyle was always there to patiently answer questions, etc. He would check in from time to time to see if everything was going well and was such a generous and supportive colleague. Lyle and your family are in my prayers.
Diana Sweeney