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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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

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

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...

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,...

Johnny Campbell September 2, 1958 - April 18, 2026 Rock Hill, South Carolina - This is not an ad for a pawn shop-it's a farewell to a one-of-a-kind man whose life was full of character, humor, and heart. Johnny Larry Campbell, a proud native of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away on April 18,...

Alan Gabriel Gálvez Quintanilla nació el 27 de enero de 2004 en Los Ángeles, California. Con profunda tristeza anunciamos su fallecimiento el 18 de abril de 2026 en Aurora, Colorado. Alan fue un hijo que llenó el corazón de sus padres con mucha alegría....

Lloyd Llewellyn Piper II passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The family is being cared for by J. Levy & Termini Funeral Home.

Mr. Jack Rodney Secord, affectionately known as “L-Rod," was born on January 7, 1963 to Jack Richard Secord and the late Mary Ellen Brice Secord. Jack departed this life on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Jack attended Lifespring Community Church. He was...

Jennie Vece Jennie Vece, of West Haven, passed away April 19, 2026 in Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Vece. Born in New Haven on May 10, 1928, daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy Carbone Vita, Jennie was an inspector for Simkins Industries for many years....

George Allen Gay, age 72 of Old Fields, WV, a spirited soul and devoted family man, will forever be remembered for his love of life and the joy he brought to those around him, passed away Friday morning, April 17, 2026, at his residence. Born on October 20, 1953, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of...

James E. Garling, 87, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on April 20, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Born on June 2, 1938, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Norman L. and Mary I. Garling. A proud graduate of the Drexel Institute of Technology, James dedicated over 58...

Robert Leroy Laursen Born: August 14, 1934 in Sterling, IL Died: January 16, 2026 in Loveland, CO Robert (Bob) Laursen was born on August 14, 1934, in Sterling, Illinois and passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, in Loveland, Colorado with his loving wife Vicki at his side. Bob is survived...

Emile J. Laramee, 97, of North Smithfield, passed away on April 18, 2026, at The Holiday Retirement Home. He was the husband of Lorraine (Sawyer) Laramee. In 2025, they celebrated their 76th anniversary. Born in Blackstone, he was the son of the late Misael J. Laramee, Jr. and the late Irene...

born June 25, 1942, in Diamond, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Geneva Young and Noah Philip Young Sr.; his stepmother, Hope Young; his beloved wife, Shirlene "Lou" Young; his daughter-in-law, Misty Young and his granddaughter,...

Michael Lee Jones of Asheville, NC passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born in Raleigh, NC in 1943 and moved to Fayetteville, NC by 1950. He graduated from Fayetteville Senior High in 1961 and continued his education at NC State University receiving a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 1965, and...

Robert A. Bonsall of Treasure Lake passed away on April 15, 2026. He was born on Aug. 29, 1951, in Curwensville, Pa. He graduated from Curwensville Area High School in 1969 and Penn State University in 1973. He worked for many years as a chemical engineer. He leaves behind a brother, Ron Bonsall...

ROBERT "BOB" WYSOCKI Hadley, MA - Robert F. Wysocki, a lifelong resident of Hadley, passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on December 3, 1934, Robert was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Lizek) Wysocki. Known to many as "Bob," he was admired for his remarkable ability to fix...

Joshua Nichols passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME - Rumford.

Randall “Randy” Bergman was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who found deep joy in life’s simple pleasures—good food, a good story, and time spent with family and friends. Known for his warmth, his humor, and his unmistakable “bear hugs,” Randy brought a generous spirit and lively...

Raymond “Jeff” Grierson, 63, passed away at his home on April 18, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1962, in Pascagoula, MS to William Raymond and Peggy Leuba Grierson. Jeff was a member of the Hope First Assembly of God Church. Jeff went to Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS...

Samir Tawfik Soliman Born in Al-Eyoon - Beherah, Egypt, on August 1, 1934, Samir Tawfik Soliman was the third child out of six siblings. He grew up in the city of Damanhour and attended a primary private Coptic school then attended high school before moving to Alexandria, Egypt where he attended...

GREINER - Alan., 89 of Cedar Grove, NJ passed away on April 20, 2026 in Livingston, NJ. Born in 1937 in Oradell and was a long-time resident of Cedar Grove, NJ. Alan was a retired Aerospace Engineer. He worked at Kearfott Guidance & Navigation for 42 years. Highlights of his career are working on...

Obituary for Larry Eugene Kent Larry Eugene Kent, age 86, passed away in the early hours of April 16, 2026 due to illness. He leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication, and determination to overcome personal challenges and setbacks he experienced during his life. Larry was born in Logan, UT,...

Carl E. Styers, 73, of Lock Haven passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Geisinger, Jersey Shore. Born February 27, 1953, Carl was the youngest son of Forrest and Zetta (Shady) Styers. Carl was a 1972 graduate of Lock Haven High School. On November 25, 1972, he married his high school...

Eldon Krueger passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Dirks-Blem Funeral Service - Olivia.

Paul Basil Chebi passed away into life eternal on February 24, 2026, at the age of 94, in Jacksonville, Florida. Paul was born on July 13, 1931, in Alexandria, Egypt, to Basil and Isabelle Gibara. Along with his brother Pierre, Paul was named after one of the two pillars of the Catholic Church,...

Kenneth Earl Cobble, lovingly known as “Pop,” passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Smyrna, TN, at the age of 94. Ken was born on December 20, 1931, in Yale, OK, to Joseph and Dovie Cobble. He graduated from Yale High School in 1949 before proudly serving his country in the...

Jason M. Conner Sr., 42, of Cyclone passed away Friday (April 17, 2026) at his residence. Born Feb. 23, 1984, in Bradford, he was the son of Clifford M. Conner Jr. and Jan Blaisdell Marcellin, who survive. He attended Smethport High School. Jason was a self-employed mechanic for Conner's Auto...

John E. Dettinger, 66, of Tomah, died on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home. He was born to William and Clarice (Anderson) Dettinger on June 9, 1959, at St. Anne’s in Lacrosse, WI. John was a member of the Tomah Senior High School Graduating Class of 1977. After graduation he operated Mr. D’s...

Larry R. Krahn, age 82, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin, WI, with his family by his side. Larry was born on July 16, 1943 in Kenosha, WI, son of Frederick and Audenta (Cavender) Krahn. He graduated from Princeton High School and went on...

Marie K. Picchio, 92, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 30, 1933, in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Perzel) Koscak. Marie worked as an...

Thomas (Tom) Elvin Davis, of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, in Silver City, NM. Born on February 8, 1947, to Elvin Charles Davis and Lillian Mae (Becker) Davis, in Grand Island, Nebraska. Tom was raised in Austin, Minnesota. He moved to Minneapolis, where he earned his BA...

David P. Rowe passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home - Tiverton.

Henry Gray passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Knight Mortuary Services.

GOUVERNEUR- Roger W. Hawn, age 81, of Gouverneur, NY passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 17, 2026. Roger was born on November 2, 1944 in Gouverneur, NY to the late William D. and Emma (Hutton) Hawn. He attended Hammond Central School. Roger had started his working career as a...

Max Joseph Womack, age 19 of Montville, formerly of Mentor, passed away April 18th, 2026 at home. He was born on September 1st, 2006 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Hts. to loving parents Jay and Jacqui Womack. Max was a graduate of Berkshire High School (Class of 2025). He was attending Ohio...

Richard Lee “Dick” Brake, 88, of Marion, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Landing Assisted Living Facility in Carbondale. Dick was born on November 1, 1938, in Dahlgren to Harvey and Gertrude (Goin) Brake. He was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Page...

Robert Elisha Couch passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Simplicity Burial & Cremation - Downtown Tulsa Historic Cathedral District.

Edwin Wayne Shives Born: Mar 11, 1942 | Died: Apr 9, 2026 Edwin "Wayne" Shives age 84 of the Tellico Village community, Loudon, TN passed away on April 9, 2026. Wayne lived a life of faith, loyalty, love, and generosity. Described by family and friends Wayne was a good man, intelligent,...

Francis J. Miller, a dedicated and skilled mechanic whose career spanned several decades and various esteemed institutions, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. Born on May 22, 1934, in Syracuse, Francis lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a passion for both his craft...