Tributes to Dentists & Oral Surgeons

Dr. Stephen J. Hansard May 18, 1953- April 18, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Stephen J. Hansard, age 72, who departed this life on April 18, 2026. Born on May 18, 1953, in Buford, Georgia, Stephen grew up in Cumming and graduated from Forsyth County High School...

Dr. Frederick Louis Whitsell, a devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully in his home on April 10, 2026 in Missoula, MT at the age of 95. He was born in Emmett, Idaho to Frederick "Freddie" Pratt Whitsell and Garnett "Garnie" Westbrook Whitsell. Lou graduated from Emmett High School...

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday April 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Crest Lawn Memorial Park STREAMING: Click HERE to stream the funeral service Meeting ID: 826 5106 5841 Passcode: 194455 DONATIONS: Donations in his memory may be made to Congregation Beth Jacob of Atlanta, Congregation Ohr HaTorah of...

ADAMO Dr Mario John Born 25.04.1938 Poggioreale Sicily, died 20.04.2026 Hunters Hill. Loving husband of Judy, married for 61 years. Devoted father to David, Simon, Nicholas and Daniel, brother to Tony, and proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren. His professional legacy is the many patients he...

Douglas Patrick Clepper was born May 30, 1947, in Wheeler County, Texas, to James Armand Clepper and Margaret DeWolfe Clepper. Doug spent the first 10 years of his life in Lubbock, Texas, before moving with his parents and two younger sisters to Sandy Springs, Georgia. He was amazed to see all...

John Wayne King passed away April 18,2026, at Charlton Hospital. There will be a visitation for John at Byrum Funeral Home on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. A memorial service will be held at Byrum Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00am. Graveside service will be held...

James Nyberg passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory - Yankton.

Donald J. Gaffney, DDS, age 98, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, in Rochester, New York. Born on November 12, 1927, and raised in Gowanda NY. He lived a long and fulfilling life marked by curiosity, gratitude, hard work, laughter and a little luck. Don was an army veteran, an avid skier,...

Dr. John Robert Thomas passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Spry-Williams Funeral Home.

Stephen Boglarski, 85, of Fairfax Station, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Born in Bristol, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Stephen Boglarski and Sofie Ostroski, and brother to Thomas and the late Gerald. Growing up in Bristol, Stephen developed a lifelong love of...

David was born on May 9, 1958 in Dugway, UT and was called home to the Lord April 11, 2026 at the age of 67. David spent most of his childhood growing up in Finneytown, Ohio. In his youth, he enjoyed camping with his family and was involved with Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout....

A Celebration of Life for Grant Stephen Glover, 65, of Monroe, LA will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 24, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Ruston, LA. Officiating the service will be Dr. Chris Craig. A private family committal will follow under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in Ruston,...

William Johnson Jones DDS passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Glick Family Funeral Home.

Albert S. Ogonowski DDS, age 93, a lifelong resident of Dracut, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was born on November 28, 1932, at home on the family farm. Albert attended the last one-room schoolhouse - one teacher, four simultaneous classes, grade one through...

Dr. Richard Ray Cramer, 90, of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born in Lebanon, PA on February 18, 1936, the son of Ray C. Cramer and Margaret (Clark) Cramer. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School, Lycoming...

Dr. Donald W. Steere, D.D.S., age 87, of Grand Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born on August 14, 1938, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Albert J. and Mary L. (De Persia) Steere. Dr. Steere earned his bachelor's degree from Northwestern...

Dr. George James McManmon, 80, of Richboro, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol McManmon (nee Gorman). Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to James and Rose McManmon, George graduated from Villanova University and Temple University School of Dentistry....

Michael Scanlan Barrett passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by J. F. Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations - Providence.

Charles Henry “Chuck” Rankin III, age 76, of Wakefield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 6, 1949, Chuck was the son of Charles Henry Rankin Jr. of Everett, Massachusetts, and Margaret (Pierce) Rankin of Lincoln,...

Jan 26, 1935 - Apr 15, 2026 James Carl Ellingsen was born on January 26, 1935, in Albany, Oregon, to Carl ("Tuffy") and Virginia Ellingsen. The family later moved to Spokane, Washington, where Jim graduated from Rogers High School in 1953. Following in his parents' footsteps, he enrolled at...

DR. SANFORD KATSUMI KAMEZAWA, DR. K Age 89, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on January 3, 2026. He was born on May 1, 1936 in Lihue, Kauai. Dentist for fifty years at the Ala Moana Building and a United States Air Force veteran. He was a member of the University of California, Berkley 1957 NCAA...

Dr. Louis Mark Gross, passed away peacefully in Easton, Maryland on April 13, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Washington, D.C., to Louis and Johanna Gross. He was the eldest of three siblings. Mark is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judy Gross; his five children Michel Huebner, Theresa Rizzo,...

Dr. William Rambo, Sr., 93, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, beloved husband of Dr. Lydia A. Engelhardt, entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 11, 2026. Bill Rambo was born in India 93 years ago, the middle child of five, to Dr. Victor Clough Rambo and Louise S. Birch, dedicated medical...

Dr. George Jerome "Jerry" Sweeney Dr George Jerome "Jerry" Sweeney, a retired dentist, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb.. He was born on June 9, 1934, in Ravenna, Neb. Jerry graduated from Grand Island High School in 1952, UNL Pharmacy in 1957, and UNL College of Dentistry in 1966,...

Richard Dwayne Schultz passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Palm Beach National Funeral Home & Chapel - Lake Worth.

Ester Nolasco Dizon, 97, of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. She was born on August 10, 1928, in Manila, Philippines, to Jose Nolasco and Hipolita Galang. Ester is lovingly remembered by her children: Jonathan (Digna) Martin of Las Piñas, Philippines; Maridi...

Dr. William “Bill” Reed Woods, Jr. was born August 29, 1948, in Junction City, Kansas, and passed into the arms of his heavenly father April 6, 2026. A devoted family man, Bill lit up the room with contagious joy impacting those around him. Bill grew up in Salina, Kansas as the oldest of five...

Gabriel Richard Perjessy passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory.

Dr. Alan Bueltel, fondly known as “Al” to those who loved him, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. Alan is preceded in death by his parents Clarence & Irene Bueltel and his uncle Vernis Bueltel. He is survived by his brother John & Jenni Bueltel and step mother Mary Jo Bueltel, niece Megan...

Dr. John N. Crombie, 91, beloved husband of Angelia Crombie, died peacefully at home, on March 25, 2026. Born on February 7, 1935, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen Crombie. Mr. Crombie was a 1953 graduate of Beaver Falls High School. He went on to earn a...

Melissa Fana, a woman of extraordinary strength, compassion, and unwavering faith, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on April 16, 2026, at the age of 48. Born on May 28, 1977, to her devoted parents, Carmen and Ramon, Melissa’s life was a testament to perseverance, purpose, and love....

Dr. Robert E. Lange Jr. passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Boston Funeral Home & Crematory.

Dr. Paul A. Petrey Jr., of Niceville, Florida, passed away peacefully at home with both children present. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to his community, his country, and his family. Born in Sylacauga, Alabama, Paul was the only child of a...

Jim L. Shadid, a beloved Wichita native whose life was marked by warmth, humor, and dedication, passed away peacefully in Wichita, Kansas, on April 12, 2026 with his family and loved ones by his side. Born on November 29, 1937, Jim lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of many with...

Stephen McClure, a gifted musician, dedicated dentist, and lifelong student of the arts, passed away on April 3, 2026. Born on July 1, 1951, in Lakewood, Ohio, to Robert E. McClure and Dorothy Love, Steve grew up in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, building a life defined by intellectual curiosity,...

Dr. Ann Churchill Edelen Banes, a devoted mother, grandmother, dentist, and woman of deep Catholic faith, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends.  Ann was born in Louisville, Kentucky. Her middle name, Churchill, was a tribute not to Winston Churchill, but to the historic...

Dr. Thomas B. Carter, 71, tragically passed away on April 13, 2026. Tom lived a life defined by service—to his country, his profession, and his family. He earned a Masters Degree in Microbiology and his dental degree in Baltimore, Maryland. A proud patriot, Tom was honored to serve in the...

Dr. A. Garrett Berley Jr. passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Toynton Funeral Home - Walworth.

Frank Hawkins Jones August 24, 1943 - April 8, 2026 Ridgeland, Mississippi - Frank Hawkins Jones died peacefully on the morning of April 8, 2026. Frank was born on August 24, 1943, in Jackson, the second child of Warren and Grace Jones of Forest. He was a 1961 graduate of Forest High School and...

Dr. Larry Bragg passed away on April 13, 2026, at his home in Dublin, Texas, surrounded by the legacy of a life defined by service, dedication, and deep love for his family. Larry was a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, Class of 1972, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets—an...

Dr. Gregory Hitchcock Greiner, 71, of York, SC went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 13, 2026. Services will be held on Monday April 20th, 2026 at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 323 North Congress Street, York, SC. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the John A. Farris Fellowship...

Dr. James Land May 14, 1952 - April 12, 2026 Georgetown, Kentucky - Dr. James "Jim" Franklin Land, 73, of Georgetown, Kentucky, passed away on April 12, 2026. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, on May 14, 1952, Jim spent much of his childhood playing sports and keeping the neighbors on their toes with...

Dr. Melvin “Mel” Phillip Bubrick, 81, retired surgeon, devoted father and loving grandfather passed away peacefully on April 14th 2026 surrounded by his family’s love. He lived a life defined by quiet strength and an enduring commitment to those he loved. For decades, Mel practiced surgery with...

James Ellingsen passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

In Loving Memory of Dr. Michael B. Jones It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Michael B. Jones, a beloved dentist, devoted family man, and cherished member of the Tehachapi community. For many years, Dr. Jones served the families of Tehachapi with unwavering dedication,...

JoEllen “Jo” Hafner, 69, of Park Rapids, MN passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at her home. Jo was born October 13, 1956 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Sam and Beth (Yerkes) Leacox. She was raised at Boulder Beach Resort on Potato Lake, owned by her family since 1964. She graduated from Park Rapids High...

Veronica Bobadilla, lovingly known as Vero, was born on January 12, 1977, in Chicago, and she passed away on April 12, 2026. She lived a life defined by courage, devotion, and a spirit that never settled for ordinary. She was the kind of woman who met every day with purpose and turned...

Dr. Darrell R. Boyd, a devoted husband, father, and Papa passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old. Funeral service will be held at 4pm on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Minister Jim Watson...

Dr. Jack Hutton Bishop, Jr., 81, of Oxford, Maryland, passed away on April 13, 2026. Born on July 27, 1944, in Washington, D.C., Jack was the son of Mary Simon Bishop and Jack Hutton Bishop, Sr., and a proud Prince George's County native. He was the grandson of the Honorable Cecil William (CW...

Thomas Reed February 6, 1948 - April 11, 2026 Thomas R. Reed of San Carlos, Mexico, and Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Monroe, Michigan, passed away on April 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born on February 6, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to Frank and Alma (Donarski) Reed. The...