Kern County Obituaries William S. Ryan Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008 This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives http://calarchives4u.com/ These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter. All persons donating to this site retain the rights to their own work. Source Unknown; 11 Oct 1945 YOUTHS KILLED Two Los Angeles youths, William S. Ryan, 16, of 547 N.: Spaulding Ave. and Charles Masconi, 17, of 7867 Melrose Ave., were killed on Sunday near Lancaster when their automobile overturned on a curve, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officer R. H. Gilbraith said the car skidded 240 feet, then overturned several times, throwing both youths from the vehicle. The accident occurred three miles north of Lancaster.