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50 C I N E M O N T A G E I N M E M O R I A M J A S O N R O B E R T B R E N N A N F E B R UA R Y 12, 1972 – D E C E M B E R 31, 2025 Jason Robert Brennan, born February 12, 1972 in Springf ield, Illinois, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Burbank, C a l i f o r n i a a t t h e a ge o f 5 3. H e l e av e s behind a legacy of creativity, humor, and deep compassion. Ja s o n s p e n t h i s fo r m at i ve ye a rs i n Ohio, attending middle and high school in the Centerville area. It was during his early teenage years that he discovered what would become one of the great loves of his life: the guitar. Music remained a constant thread throughout his life, a source of joy, expression, and connection. He built a distinguished career in sound editing/engineering for motion pictures and television, a field that perfectly blended his technical skill with his lifelong love of film and storytelling. His work behind the scenes helped bring countless projects to life, and he took great pride in contributing to an art form he cherished. Among the projects on his credit list were "Tracker," "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and "How to Get Away With Murder." Those who knew Jason will remember his sharp wit, his generous laugh, and his Roxanne Jones McCarthy passed away Tuesday, April 28th in Big Bear City, Califor- nia, where she lived with her husband Tom McCarthy. Roxanne passed after fighting dementia for 13 years. She started her career in the entertain- ment industry in the mid-'70s. Her first screen credit was on "Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope," which was released on May 25, 1977. Later in her career, Roxanne became a sound editor for television, working on shows such as "The A Team." She received a Motion Picture Golden Reel Award in 1983. Thirty-six years ago, she married Tom C. McCarthy, sound supervisor and Executive Vice President, Post Production Facilities, at Sony Pictures Studio. D u r i n g h e r fe a t u re ye a rs, R ox a n n e supervised sound on many motion pictures such as "Arachnophobia," "Beethoven" and "Kindergarten Cop." She owned and operat- ed her own sound editorial company called On Track Sound. R OX A N N E J O N E S M C C A R T H Y J A N UA R Y 9, 1953 - A P R I L 28, 2026 After finishing her duties as supervising sound editor on the feature film "Can't Hardly Wait" in 1998, Roxanne retired and focused her life on raising her son, Kaysen. She became became a room mom and head of the P TA at Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Simi Valley. She had a strong love for horses; her father Jay Jones and Jonny Grant owned the professional polo ponies at the Burbank Equestrian Center. Roxanne rode her hors- es in the Rose Parade and the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Roxanne was a loving wife to Tom and mother to Kaysen, and stepmother to Lind- say and Dustin, who works at Sony Pictures Studio. She was sister to Jay Jones, who worked at Larsen Sound and retired from Universal Studios, and also to Sue Jones, who worked at Disney Studios. She was daughter to Betty Lee Jones, who worked for Jerry Christensen at Universal Studios. Roxanne was the rock of her family and very devoted to helping others, includ- ing feeding the homeless at a church in S i m i V a l l e y. S h e w i l l b e e x t r e m e l y m i s s e d b y h e r f a m i l y a n d t h e m a n y friends she had throughout her life. Rest in peace, Roxanne. ■ McCarthy family ability to find humor in almost any situa- tion. He loved movies, music, and history, and he could talk about all three with an enthusiasm that made conversations with him unforgettable. Jason also had a profound love for ani- mals, especially his dogs. His companions Frank and Teddy Van Halen ("Teddy") were not just pets but family, and they brought him immense comfort and joy. He was preceded in death by his father Patrick Brennan and mother Elizabeth "Buff " Brennan. He is survived by his aunt Kathleen Cordero. Jason was a proud Army veteran. Jason's life was marked by curiosity, creativity, and kindness. He will be deeply missed by the family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones who were fortunate enough to share in his world. ■