Tributes to Engineers

William "Bill" Ellis TEMPLE, NH - William "Bill" Ellis, 79, of Temple, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by family after a long illness. Bill was born on September 27, 1946, in Flushing, New York to the late Raymond Herbert Ellis and Mary Olin Spolasco Ellis. He grew up in...

Robert “Dee” Curtis passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026 in Virginia Beach,Virginia. He was born in Miami Grant County, Indiana and raised in Converse, Indiana. Some of his fondest childhood memories were on his grandparents farm. Dee was predeceased by his wife Mary; parents, Robert and...

Abel Francis passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Martens Funeral Home - Warman.

East Lyme - Raymond J. Juska, 88, of East Lyme, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at his home. He was the husband of Enez Juska, and had retired from the Electric Boat Company where he had been employed as a Materials Engineer. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Thomas L....

Arvid “Arv” Metcalf, 82, of Wilmore, Kentucky, passed from this world into the presence of Jesus Christ, his Savior, on April 15, 2026. He was born June 15, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Willis and Blanche Metcalf, and he grew up in Northern Wisconsin with his brothers Dewaine and Lamoine who...

Weldon C. Burnett passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sears-Middleton-Mathewson Funeral Home Inc.

George Hubert Allen, age 80, passed away on April 18, 2026. He was born and raised in Gainesville, Georgia to the late George Hubert Allen Sr. and late Hazel Allison Allen. George graduated from Gainesville High School in 1963 then went on to attend Auburn University where he graduated in 1969...

Dale Merlyn Beneke passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Birzer Funeral Home - Lyons.

1940- 2026 Frederick William Greiff, 86, of Green River, Wyoming died April 7. Cremation will take place, no services will be conducted at his request. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com

Charles Stephens, Sr. April 8, 1952 - April 12, 2026 Charles Alvin Stephens Sr. Celebration of Life Services: Calvary Chapel in Goochland, VA, on Saturday, April 18th, at 10:30 a.m. Gravesite burial service at 12 p.m. at Green-Wood Cemetery in Goochland off Route 6. Celebration of life on the...

Kerry Lynn Verbeek passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick.

Michael “Mike” Alan Bow of Mustang, OK, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2026. Mike was born on January 24, 1956, in Oklahoma City, OK to Thurman Leslie (T.L) Bow and Evelyn Marie McMillan Bow of Del City, OK. He has two brothers: Darrel Bow and Terry Bow. He got married in 1976...

Anacortes - David Terry Pratt peacefully passed away in Anacortes WA on April 1, 2026. He always did have a great sense of humor. Born in 1934, Dad grew up in small town southern Idaho, eventually making his way to the University of Washington where he found the two great loves of his life: our...

Barry Michael Amos passed away last summer at his home in Oak Ridge North, Texas, on June 12, 2025, due to complications from Parkinson's Disease. For over 14 years, he faced living with this disease with quiet strength and resilience. Barry lived a remarkable life defined by service, dedication...

Jesus R. Madera, age 95, of La Feria, Texas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and integrity. He was born on January 11, 1931, in Jalisco, Mexico, to Dario Madera and Natalia Ramirez. At the young age of 17, Jesus came to the United States on his own in search of...

Kenneth Joseph Teal, born on May 29, 1958, in Jennings, Louisiana, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He lived a life full of passion for the things he loved, leaving behind a legacy of joy and warmth. A cherished son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert Dimas, age 76, a resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Robert passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2026, surrounded by his family. Robert was born April 25th, 1949, in Las Vegas, NM to Jose Dimas and Esquipulita Montoya-Dimas. Robert was a beloved...

Ralph Allen Wilson passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Irwin Chapel - Glen Carbon.

Mark Kaganman has passed away. The family is being cared for by Sisskind Funeral Service LLC - Syracuse.

Steven (Reggie) Clay passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary, Ltd..

Jack E Myers passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hall Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jon Smith, of Royal Oak, Michigan, passed away on April 20, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Harter and Lillian Smith on August 24, 1940. Jon had many joys in life. He was a devoted husband to his wife, JoAnne, for 27 years, and together they raised two children, Jim...

Thomas Anthony Pratt, age 89, of Toms River passed away at Complete Care Holiday City on April 19, 2026. Born in Philadelphia. He was an US Air Force Veteran and a skilled Mechanic. He loved to take things apart and put them back together. He enjoyed music and dancing and always had a smile for...

David Harold Ahl, age 86, of North Mankato, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. He was born on January 5, 1940, to Harold Ahl and Lillian (Flitter) Ahl. Celebration of Life will be held from 4-6 pm on Friday, May 1, 2026, with a prayer service at 5:30 pm at Northview –...

Charles William Hicks age 79 passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026 at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy, NC. Born on January 11, 1947 in Floyd, VA to Charlie and Jean Hicks. Known to his friends as Charlie, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Charlie loved cars and...

Ralph Edward Bowlby, age 77, of Flemington, New Jersey, formerly of Kingwood Township, passed away on April 18, 2026. Born on May 28, 1948, Ralph was raised in Raritan Township, New Jersey, the son of Donald Bowlby and Lillis (Somerville) Bowlby. Growing up on a dairy farm, Ralph developed a...

How do you pare down one’s life to a few lines in an obituary? Not easily. My mom was a complex person. She had a brilliant mind. She was a single mom raising her daughter on a secretary’s salary, until her boss learned that she fixed her own cars and asked if she was interested in working on...

Robert David Fulton passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 with family by his side. He was 87 years old. Robert (a.k.a. Bob or Tug) was born on August 2, 1938 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to Raymond David and Mary Jane Fulton. He attended Ken-Hi where he met his “angel”, Patricia...

Vaughn N. Holsonbake, 86, of Westminster, MD, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Westminster. Born on February 4, 1940, in California, Vaughn lived a steady life centered on family, service, and work. Vaughn served in the U.S. Air Force. Following his honorable discharge, he earned a bachelor’s...

Hans G. Lochmann passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The family is being cared for by Nass & Son Funeral Home.

John Allen Jones, 79, lovingly known as Pete or JJ to his friends & family, passed away on March 21 2026. John was born in Macon Georgia on August 30 1946 to Thomas LeRoy Jones & Enna Estell Jones (Mann). John was a proud Army veteran, having enlisted in September 1963 as part of the 519th...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Lloyd Barrall, who left us peacefully on April 16, 2026, at the age of 93. Born at home on May 18, 1932, in Bath, he was the son of the late Lloyd P.J. and Helen M. (Graver) Barrall. Robert was a cherished husband, father,...

Robert "Bob" McFadden April 15, 2026 LIMESTONE - Robert "Bob" McFadden of Limestone, Tennessee, age 74, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the son of the late John Harding McFadden and Martha Witcher McFadden. Bob was a man who...

Leonard “Vern” Vernon Cox, age 71, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side, due to a lengthy illness. He was born August 8, 1954, in Sandusky to the late Leonard and Virginia (Manis) Cox. He was a graduate of Norwalk High School and...

John Berry "J.B." Brown passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by High Funeral Home - McMinnville.

Terry R. Bower August 18, 1959 - April 9, 2026 State College, Pennsylvania - Terry Robert Bower, a dedicated and innovative aerospace engineer, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 at his home in State College, PA. He was 66. Known by family and friends for his passion for aviation,...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Simeon Zegrean, of Acton, MA, on April 18, 2026. He was a devoted father, a passionate mechanical engineer, and a man whose kindness and humor left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. Born in Dej, Romania on September 29, 1931, he was the...

Juleigh Marie Giddens passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Ferguson Funeral Home - Chickasha.

Cooper Henry Thomas Schmidt, age 20, of Moran, Kansas, passed away April 19, 2026, following injuries sustained in a car accident. Cooper was born December 20, 2005. Cooper lived a life that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He was the kind of person you didn't forget. He lived...

Michael Dwayne Chadwick, born May 6, 1958 age 67, of Robinson, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2026 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He spent much of his life working with his hands and building things that lasted. He was a skilled mechanic, a home builder,...

James “Jim” A. Shaw, age 87, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Brewster Village in Appleton. He was born in New London on September 27, 1938 to the late Donald and Ruth (Kriese) Shaw. Jim was a man who believed in hard work, community, and taking pride in whatever he put his hands to. He...

Loading Richard George Benavidez was born September 1, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was peacefully called home on April 13, 2026. He was the eldest son of Espiridion and Escolastica Benavidez. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Baby Patricia and Patricia Balderrama, nephews Gil...

Richard Landers Lassen, age 89, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on Monday, April 13, 2026, from complications due to pneumonia and congestive heart failure. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on June 8, 1936, he was the second son, and youngest of three children, of Frank L. Lassen...

Richard P. Reiman passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Schultz Funeral Home - Grand Mound.

​ Roy York McElwee, 87, Crane, Missouri was born September 22, 1938 in Springfield, Missouri to Joseph Scylar and Marie Alice (Toye) McElwee and departed this March 20, 2026 in Cox Medical Center south Springfield, Missouri, Roy is a lifelong resident of the area and member of the Morning Star...

Frank Joseph Maguire passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Slack Funeral Home, P.A..

Dateline: Burnt Hills, NY Richard B. Dyanick, age 85, died on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home. Richard was born on August 23, 1940, in Hagerstown, MD and was the son of the late Frank P. and Anne H. (Mundey) Dyanick. Richard attended G.A.R. High School and continued his education at Albright...

Christopher Anthony Barone, 69, died at his home in Halfway, Missouri, with his wife, Lena, by his side. He had been under hospice care. Born in Queens, New York., to Mario F. and Filomena (Phyllis) Barone., attended Seaford High School in New York, joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1977. He served...

Robert Elisha Couch passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Adam E.E. Stringer Funeral Home - Kirbyville.

REFUGIO H. LLANEZ, 87, OF ALPINE, TX PASSED AWAY THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2026, IN ODESSA, TX. REFUGIO H. LLANEZ WAS BORN IN BRAZOS COUNTY TX TO USULO LLANEZ AND CATHERINE HERNANDEZ. HE MARRIED IN MAY OF1958 TO PATRICIA GARCIA LLANEZ. REFUGIO AND PATRICIA WENT ON TO HAVE 6 CHILDREN ALICIA MUNIZ,...