Tributes to Air Traffic Controllers

Richard W. Mack passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The family is being cared for by Walker Mortuary, Ltd. - Freeport.

Winter Haven, Florida – Judy O’Kelley Johnson, 81, of Winter Haven, Florida, entered the gates of Heaven and met her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, while surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Cobb Funeral Chapel,...

Atwood "Bruton" Taylor Mar 20, 1933 - Apr 11, 2026 Bruton Taylor, 93, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Kinston, N.C., peacefully left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was welcomed into Heaven by his beloved wife of 61 years, Frances Taylor; his parents,...

Melvin Paul Covert, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Centennial, Colorado, on March 26, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1954, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Jerry and Margaret (Bauler) Covert. Melvin lived a life marked by service, curiosity, and dedication. He had a deep love for...

William B. "Bill" Barto, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026 to be reunited with his beloved wife, Barbara. A man of profound dedication, Bill’s life was defined by his service to his country, his leadership in the aviation industry, and his unwavering devotion to his...

Edwin “Ted” Askew, 87, of Marstons Mills, passed peacefully on April 6, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, following complications from metastasized melanoma. Born in New Bedford to John and Louise Askew, Ted moved as a young child to Hyannis and fully embraced the spirit of a Cape Cod native. After...

James David Zimmermann (“Jim”), of Malone, Wisconsin and previously Wooster, Ohio, went to heaven on April 10, 2026, at the age of 72, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born on June 13, 1953 to John H. and Sally (Guderyon) Zimmermann of Oconomowoc,...

Michael J. Mead passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Proko Wall Funeral Home.

Conrad Gavinski March 10, 1946 - April 5, 2026 PORTAGE – Conrad Martin "Marty" Gavinski, Jr., 80, of Portage, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, following a long battle with cancer. Marty was born on March 10, 1946, in Portage, WI, to Conrad and Esther (Kobza) Gavinski. He was one of the first...

Robert E. Barlow, age 89, died peacefully at home on April 8, 2026. Born and raised in Havertown, Robert attended Haverford High School and obtained his bachelors degree from Drexel University.  He began his career with DuPont where he worked as a controller for over two decades. He later...

Donald Frank Austin, 78, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Liberty Lane Hospice Unit of the VA Medical Center. Don was born June 3, 1947, to the late Harlo Frank Austin and Dorothy Eddleman Austin. He was a 1965 graduate of East Rowan High School and attended Rowan-Cabarrus...

Darrell "Dick" Ritchie Harward, 78, of Indian Trail, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. Born on June 6, 1947, Dick was the son of the late Ira Lee Harward and Lizzie Ruth Harward of Albemarle, NC. He grew up with strong values of service, kindness, and connection - qualities that would...

Robert (Bob) Bechtol passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The family is being cared for by Williams-Thomas Funeral Homes Westarea.

Duane (Dino) Edward Semerad passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Starks Funeral Parlor.

Keliesha G. Neswold passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Griffin-Gray Funeral Home.

Feb 16, 1973 - Mar 15, 2026 Carrie Ann Walker, 53, passed away on March 15, 2026, in Spokane Valley, Washington, following a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. She was born February 16, 1973, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Jim and Kathleen Huttenmaier. Carrie...

William R. "Bill" Smith passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The family is being cared for by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home - Pleasant Hill.

Paul F. Murphy, age 74, of Litchfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1951, Paul is the son of the late John J. and Margaret M. Murphy. The family relocated to Nashua when the FAA Center opened in 1963 where his father was an air traffic...

Dale A. Leider passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Alma, Michigan. He was born in 1934 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to Charles and Regina Leider. After high school graduation, he sailed on the Great Lakes as a seaman and an oiler for a few years before enlisting in the Navy, where he trained...

Obituary for Michael J. Corbett Michael John Corbett “Mike”, 72 of Plymouth, MA formerly of Braintree, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family April 10, 2026. Mike was known for his competitive spirit, willingness to debate, and unwavering loyalty to his family and friends. Mike grew...

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of Donald James Veit, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Donald, fondly known as Don or Mr. Don, was born on July 27, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and peacefully departed this life...

Kevin Kapua Akeo, 61, of Hilo died Mar. 3 at the Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a traffic controller with Maui Traffic Control and Kipapa Traffic Control, member of Laborer’s International Union of North American Local 368 and Da Hui on Oahu. A celebration of his life will...

William R. Irish passed away on March 30, 2026, in York, PA, where he had been hospitalized for several weeks. He was 92 years old. A retired veteran who spent more than two decades in the U.S. Air Force, William, or Bill to all who knew and loved him, fought in two wars in Korea and Vietnam and...

Douglas (Doug) Thornberg passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. The family is being cared for by M L Ford & Sons Funeral Home.

Joe Dees passed peacefully into his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1928, to Mattie and Philip Dees in Gordon, Louisiana. He moved to Magnolia with his family at the age of three where he grew up and created a wonderful life with family and friends in the community...

Loading Mark Carlton Gold, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 6th, 2026 after a valiant seven-year battle against Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on September 20, 1950, in Winchester, Kentucky; son of the late Jack Gold and Betty Hencye Gold. He retired after 38 years at...

Heidi Reine (Wadas) Peryer, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2026, at UR Medicine F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, New York, surrounded by her husband and family. Heidi was born in Utica, New York, and completed her early education in the New York Mills and New Hartford school...

Jeffrey Paul Roots was born on July 31, 1943 in Joliet, Illinois to Jesse Vernon Roots and Mary Disera Roots. He grew up in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School, where he was an accomplished athlete, competing on the track team, and holding a state record in the mile run....

“Yes, my last name is Love. Yes, I was born on Valentine’s Day…” Our friend George went to be with the Lord after a brief stay in hospice care. He was 80 years old and he spent his life serving others. George was born in Prescott, Arizona, to Thomas and Dorothy (Weisling) Love. Tom retired as a...

Benjamin Welch McKee passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The family is being cared for by Green Funeral Home - Red Oak.

Funeral services for Teresa SunRhodes will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Arapaho Catholic Cemetery. A prayer service will be held at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 38 Great Plains Road, Arapahoe, Wyoming, with...

James Mooney, originally from New Brunswick, New Jersey, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Wake Forest, North Carolina on April 1, 2026. Jim is survived by his wife of 18 years, Diane. He also leaves behind his daughter Kristen and her two children Dylan and Kennedy. And his son Eric....

Charles “Charlie” Ryder, 44, of Salter Path, North Carolina, passed away on April 3, 2026. A private ceremony will be held with family at a later time. Charlie was born on November 24, 1981. He was a man who found joy in working with his hands and had a special gift for bringing old,...

Wesley H. Phillips, 74, of Herington, KS, passed away on April 2, 2026, after over ten years of battling cancer. He was born on November 6, 1951, at Hospital Nobo in Oranjestad, Aruba. He was the second son of Vernon E. and Betty L. McKee Phillips, and is preceded in death by his parents and...

Leon Roy Wilkinson, Len, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 80 years old. He is now off riding his bike amongst the clouds. Len was born in June 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He often talked about memories of exploring the vegetable garden at his grandmother’s home, the...

Paul A. LeDuc, also known as Adelphis Paul LeDuc, was born on February 19, 1930, and passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose warmth and unique spirit touched everyone he met. Paul was born and raised in Rhode...