Tributes to Coaches & Athletic Directors

May 27, 1941 - Apr 13, 2026 Larry Orlin Oty, born on May 27th, 1941, to Orville and Margaret Oty (Welch) in Spokane, WA, passed away April 13th with his family by his side. He graduated from North Central High School in 1959 and attended Eastern Washington College prior to joining the Navy in...

Edward "Ed" Lee Worthen, 64, passed away suddenly, on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love that impacted countless lives. Born on January 6, 1962, in Spokane, WA, to Wayne and Gail Worthen. He grew up in Springdale, WA transferring to Waterville High...

Nov 21, 1937 - Apr 7, 2026 Leroy died peacefully on April 7, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by family. Born November 21, 1937, to Jim and Lillian Lemaster of Twisp, WA, where he was raised and attended all 12 years of school. He excelled at football, basketball, baseball, and tennis. He...

Raymond "Ray" Anecki June 9, 1938 - April 16, 2026 Raymond "Ray" Joseph Anecki, age 87 of Madison, passed away peacefully with his family near on April 16, 2026. Ray was born in Superior, WI on June 9, 1938. He was the son of Charles and Pauline (Orlaski) Anecki. Upon graduating from Central High...

Jabir, James Jude James "Jim" Jabir, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor, teacher, and former women's basketball coach, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at home in Menlo Park, California, with his wife by his side. He was 63. Jim was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Rose...

Jack Edward Chatham August 4, 1928 - April 14, 2026 Jack Edward Chatham, 97, of Greensboro, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Funeral will be at 2:26 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com.

Anthony Robinette passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. The family is being cared for by Best Care Cremation.

MASATAKA HIRAYAMA Masataka Hirayama, affectionally known as "Masa," 85, passed away on February 25, 2026 at Duncan Manor, Nevada. Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, he was the eleventh child of twelve born to Kimiko and Kiyoshi Hirayama. After graduating from Hilo High School, he moved to Oahu...

Memorial services for William Suss will be held Saturday, April 25 at 1p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 9055 Atlin Drive, Juneau, AK 99801. A reception will follow at 3170 Noel Ave Juneau, AK 99801. William Francis Suss was born in Tacoma, WA on August 6, 1936 to William Fredrick and...

Loren Eldon Graf passed on April 12, 2026, at the age of 85. Born March 18, 1941, he was a resident of Anniston, Alabama. He is survived by his daughter, Lorna Graf (Russell), his son, Rodney Graf, his beloved dog, Abbie, his brothers, Richard Graf and Roger Graf (Nancy), and numerous nieces and...

Thomas G. Reiter Thomas G. Reiter, 87, of Pemberville, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Otterbein SeniorLife in Pemberville. Tom was born October 18, 1938, in Bluffton, to the late Clarence and Hope (Carr) Reiter. His boyhood home was the Village of Mount Cory, where he lived...

Robert (Bubba) W. Szilvasy passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel - Lorain.

Michael J. Galida passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Bridgewater Funeral Home.

Stephen (Hebrew: Shmuel) Michael Kushner, 81, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Born in Chicago on July 30, 1944, to Harry and Bella Kushner. After graduating from Northeastern Illinois University, he devoted most of his professional life to teaching and coaching. In addition to teaching...

Robert "Bob" G. Lewis passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel.

Mr. William Deral Kervin, 76, of Andalusia passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026 at his residence. Deral was born in Andalusia on December 21, 1949 to Carlis and Inez Paulk Kervin. He was a teacher and coach for the County School system and had his own pest control business after his retirement...

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Cain-Cochran Hall at Hinds Community College. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 - 2:30. The Service will also be at Cain-Cochran Hall beginning at 3:00. Dr. Vernon Clyde Muse, age 96 won The Final Game in an...

George Curtis Blair passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Bixby-South Tulsa Funeral Service & Crematory.

Sarah Lee Connelly passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation Event Hall - Tekonsha.

Mr. Michael Theron Lofton, 62, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.  He was born on August 6th, 1962 in Atlanta, Ga to Wilbur and Ethel Lofton. He was raised in Florida alongside his brothers Dean (Val) Lofton and Keith (Tracy) Lofton. During his youth, he aspired to be an educator and...

Funeral services for Mr. Raymond E. “Hoss” Brewster will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Cokers Chapel Church with Reverend Davey Wilkinson and Jessie Quinn officiating. The Brewster Family will receive guests from 12:00 PM until 12:45 PM prior to funeral rites in the...

Richard Lee Hinty passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Haller Funeral Home & Crematory - Chillicothe.

Eugene “Gene” Hagerty, 78, of White Lake, SD, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, surrounded by his family. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, April 21, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in White Lake. Burial will be at a later date in St. Peter’s...

NOVOGRATZ--Robert Martin. Robert Martin Novogratz, Bob, the Big Man, Pops, was not the loudest man in any room he entered. But he was, by all accounts, one of the best. A decorated Army colonel, College Football Hall of Famer, and the quiet moral center of an enormous and devoted family, Bob died...

Donald (Donnie; Zeke; Crabby; Dandy) Lee Crabtree passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Travis-Noe Funeral Home.

Jamie Lynn Krusinsky, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, at the age of 45. She is survived by her beloved wife, Jennifer Nan Fried; her adored daughters, Maya Louise Krusinsky-Fried and Sadie Jacqueline Krusinsky-Fried; her mother, Joann Krusinsky; her brother, Jeff...

Allan Keith McClammy passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. The family is being cared for by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory.

James "Jim" Frederick Panyard, age 69, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, surrounded by family. Jim had fearlessly battled cancer and health issues for the last 17 years, never giving in to pain and relentlessly guarding his independence. Born on January 19, 1957, Jim lived a life defined...

Robert A. James Sr. Robert Alexander James Sr., age 82, of Stratford, beloved husband of Linda James, passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 3rd, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on February 13th, 1944, in Bridgeport and raised in Fairfield, he was the son of the late Charles and Helen...

Dick (Richard) Jensen, 81, of Waverly, IA, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. He was a devoted Christian man who always kept God and his family as his priorities. Dick was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Herman and Arlene Jensen on...

James L. Mercer Jr. passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Fowler Funeral Home, Inc..

David J. Meloni, beloved teacher, coach, mentor, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 12, 2026. David graduated from Oakmont High School in 1953, where he was a standout halfback on the football team. He went on to attend North Carolina State University on a football scholarship,...

Jon R. Bosse, age 87, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on December 25, 2025. Jon was born May 23, 1938, to Ray and Helen (Talich) Bosse the last of four children. He attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney and graduated with a degree in Chemistry and Mathematics. He enlisted in the...

On March 29th, 2026, Gilbert Eugene Dyrr of Riverside, CA, passed peacefully overnight from his earthly life at the incredible age of 90, following complications from a stroke in February. Gil was born on July 12, 1935, during the Great Depression, to parents Appoline Virginia (Gilbert) Dyrr and...

Kip D. Payton, age 70, of Trafalgar, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2026, where he was reunited with his beloved wife, Denise. Kip was born on January 20, 1956, in Franklin to the late Carl and Beatrice M. (Blackwell) Payton. He graduated from Franklin...

Michael "Saint" Santillo, of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, beloved husband of Jessica A. (Hughey) Santillo, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. His sudden loss leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Born September 29, 1965 in Norristown, Mike was...

Charles (Charlie) Ernest Lopez, 74, passed away on April 13, 2026. Charlie was born in St. Augustine, Florida on March 11, 1952, to Albert & Edith Lopez Sr. Charlie is survived by the love of his life, his wife Patricia Hernandez Lopez. They had two outstanding sons: Dan (Sheila) Lopez and Ryan...

Obituary for Richard "Dick" Allen Walsh Richard "Dick" Allen Walsh, 74, of Canton, Maine, passed away on April 14, 2026, at the Andwell Hospice House in Auburn, Maine, surrounded by love and peace. He was born on January 29, 1952, in Portland, Maine, to Kenneth and Eloise Walsh. Richard was a...

Charles L. Loubert passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Charles L. Stevens Funeral Home, Inc..

Mike Ryan passed away on April 7, 2026, at his home in Sun City, Arizona. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 1, 2026, at Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline. The burial will immediately follow at the Rock Island National Cemetery. A luncheon will take place at the...

Ken Cross, a great man, teacher and coach, died April 13, 2026, at his home in White Lake, North Carolina. He was 82. A service of celebration will be held at Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Lumberton, North Carolina, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21. A private burial is scheduled for...

John Alexander “Jack” Nivison II, of Winslow, whose four decades as a teacher, coach, and athletic director highlighted a lifetime of service to his hometown and its people, died April 9, 2026, after a period of declining health, with family by his side. He was 91 years old. Born on September 30,...

Robert Michael Levy, 77, of Lexington, Missouri passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at Lafeyette Regional Health Center in Lexington. Family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Boy Scouts Troop 318. Memories of Robert condolences may be left at...

Mark Anthony Soletske, age 68, passed away on April 14, 2026. Born on March 27, 1958, he was the fourth child to Ronald and Gerda Soletske of Green Bay, WI. He was a graduate of Southwest High School. While working at Coleman Products he met the love of his life, Sheila. The two married on...

James "Jim" Clarence Settle SUMMERVILLE — James Clarence Settle, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, coach, educator, and man of unwavering faith, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by service, leadership, and lasting impact. He...

John (Jack) Joseph Pieschel passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by St. Louis Cremation - Downtown.

April 13, 1945 - February 23, 2026 Paul Jones Wright, Jr., a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated educator and coach, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 80. Paul was raised in Lake City, FL, graduating from Columbia High School in 1963. He then attended the University of...

Brad Charles Parrott, also known as "Coach P," age 69, of Parma, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Brad was born on September 20, 1956, in Jackson, Michigan, to the late Bill and Lorraine (Hall) Parrott. He was a proud graduate of Western High...

Walter Albert Rieb, known as “Coach” by many, passed away at the age of 88 on April 14 surrounded by family. Walt was the life of the party everywhere he went. A great storyteller, he often shared his fond memories of growing up at West Point and later Cornwall-on-Hudson in NY, where he returned...

Rodney Eklund, 69, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born September 30, 1956, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Ervin and Enid Elaine Eklund. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1979 with a bachelor’s of science in business....