Tributes to Professors & Academics

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...

Joan Bartlett Roche, 94, of Napa, California, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished. She was born in Martinez, California, on January 18, 1932, to Charles Alley and Miriam Ervine Alley. She grew up in Martinez, graduated from Alhambra High School and went...

“She quietly expected great things to happen to her, and no doubt that’s one of the reasons why they did.” — Zelda Fitzgerald Barbara Dean Ferrell Creekmore, 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 16, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1948, in Amory, Mississippi – a town that would shape...

Dixie Forsgren Whiting Born 05/05/1944 Died 12/09/2024 Dixie Forsgren Whiting, cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the age of 80 in Ogden, Ut from complications of Alzheimer's on Dec. 9, 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill. We miss her every day! Dixie's...

Suzanne "Sue" Mae Felker Born: April 12, 1931 in Chicago, IL Died: April 10, 2026 in Rochelle, IL Suzanne Mae (nee Billig) Felker, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home in Rochelle, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born on April 12, 1931, in Chicago,...

Wayne Alden Wriston, Sr., 100, of Oak Hill, WV passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2025, following a short illness. Wayne was born on August 14, 1925 in Kingston, WV. He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia (Pat) Winston Wriston. Wayne and Pat were...

JoAnn (Joby) Johnson, 84, left this earth and entered Heaven on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Visitation will be at Metrocrest Funeral Home from 10-12pm Thursday, April 16th in Carrollton, Texas. Graveside service will follow at 2:00pm at Restland Cemetery in Dallas. Joby was born February 25, 1942...

Sister Marian Smith, CHM Born: September 7, 1928 Died: April 11, 2026 Sister Marian Smith, CHM, 97, died April 11, 2026, at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, Johnston, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, Our Lady of Peace Chapel, on Thursday, April 16, 3:30 p.m....

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...

Ennis, Julia Byrne Bonaparte NISKAYUNA - Julia Byrne Bonaparte Ennis, a beloved wife, mother, sister and teacher, passed away peacefully in Niskayuna, N.Y., on November 7, 2025, with her family by her side. Julia had lived fully while coping with Uveal Melanoma for over four years. She was 54....

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...

Benedict, Patricia N. "Pat" passed away at the Moffitt Cancer Center on April 6, 2026. She was born on July 7, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, the eldest daughter of Michael A. and Amanda S. Namey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Sue; and her brother, Michael. Pat is survived by...

Thomas Parker Mason 07/13/1991 - 04/03/2026 Thomas Parker Mason, passed away peacefully on Friday, the 3rd of April 2026. Parker was born on the 13th of July 1991, to Holly Harris Mason and Thomas Patrick Mason. He was 34 years of age. Parker attended River Oaks Baptist School in Houston from...

Patricia "Patti" Cudd Fox 08/17/1950 - 04/04/2026 Patricia "Patti" Cudd Fox was called to Heaven on Saturday, the 4th of April 2026, shortly after Good Friday, passing peacefully at home with each of her children by her side. She was 75 and had spent two years battling cancer with grace and...

William Ray Bish, 70, of Madison Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2025, after decades of selfless work as a personal care attendant. The son of Robert Arthur and Barbara Ellen (Fulton) Bish, Ray was born in Neenah, Wisconsin. Upon graduation from college, he attained a...

Carpenter, Larry J. Larry J. Carpenter age 89 passed away Thursday April 16, 2026. He was born July 8, 1936 in Dover, Ohio to the late John R. and Orvilla (Groh) Carpenter. Larry was a teacher for Hamilton City Schools for 32 years. He is survived by his daughter Sharon Carpenter and many other...

Olt, Mary OLT, MARY C. (Reinders), 94, a resident of Dayton, Ohio for the past 70 years, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Mary was born January 22, 1932, daughter of William and Marcia (Hahn) Reinders, in Mallard, Iowa. After graduating from Mallard Community High School, Mary graduated from Wayne...

Holly Keadle passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Neeld Funeral Home, Inc. - Xenia.

Catherine Leugers passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Avance Funeral Home & Crematory.

Kathy Lea Montgomery Kathy Lea Montgomery passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Charlotte, NC, after a long and stubborn fight with Alzheimer's-one she handled with far more grace than the disease deserved. She was born on September 28, 1951, in Gibsonville, NC, to Howard and Ruby Lea. Kathy...

Judith Lyn Bard passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation - Union City.

March 4, 1924 - April 16, 2026 Beverly was born in Yonkers, NY, the youngest child of Irvin Kline and Shirley Glaser Kline. An early influence and grounding force in her life was her grandmother, Hannah Glaser. When she was thirteen, the family sailed to Europe on the Queen Mary and visited...

Lawlor, Kathleen M. ALBANY - Kathleen M. Lawlor, 77, entered Eternal Life, Thursday, April 16, 2026, at St. Peter's Hospital, with her family at her side. Her voice was her gift, and she shared it by participating in the choirs at St. Pius X and later All Saints. She taught at Bishop Maginn for...

James Grady BROWN, JR. 12/09/1926 - 04/11/2026 J. Grady Brown, Jr., lifelong resident of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Hickory Creek on April 11, 2026. Born December 9, 1926, in Dallas, Texas to James Grady Brown, Sr. and Pearl Jennings Wiley. Grady...

GERMANACOS--Nicholas. Born in Limassol, Cyprus, July 20, 1940, Nick died in San Francisco, March 24, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Anne Hymes Germanacos, their sons, Constantine (Jason Sands), Alexander (Courtney Malachowski) and a granddaughter. In addition, two children from a...

DRABKIN--Pearl Meppen, 96, on September 24, 2025. Pearl, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, would have been 97 years old today. Pearl is survived by her son Jess and his wife Eva, grandchildren Michael and his wife Victoria, Hilary and Brooke, and great-grandchildren David and...

Floyd A. Marshall, Sr. 1935 - 2026 Floyd A. Marshall, Sr., was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the age of 90. Floyd, a native and resident of Lutcher, was born on August 1, 1935, to the late Paul and Estella Marshall. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Patricia and...

Franklin “Frank” A. Zarba, age 91, a resident of Tyngsborough, passed away at his home on Friday, April 17, 2026, with his loving wife Jeanne (Cilley) Zarba by his side. Born in East Boston, on September 25, 1934, he was a son of the late Joseph and Elvira (Battaglia) Zarba. He was a graduate of...

Sharon Anne Lisa Ramsey passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, in Harrisonburg, VA, leaving behind a life marked by resilience, independence, and a wide range of passions. The daughter of Christine VanBaarle and John (Johann) Carl Lisa, she was born on June 24, 1944, in Portland, OR, and spent...

Margo Sicha Keck May 10, 1937 - November 30, 2025 Margo Sicha Keck of Greensboro passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, three months after the death of her husband George, treasured partner of 69 years. George passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. A loving and beloved wife and mother, she...

George Albert Keck April 8, 1936 - September 1, 2025 Artist, photographer, musician and composer George A. Keck of Greensboro passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. A loving and beloved husband and father, he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, scholarship, creativity and faith. Born in Sterling,...

DOROTHY ANN AKERS September 26, 1936 - April 2, 2026 Dorothy Ann Martin-Akers or Dot, a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 89 on April 2,2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Born in San Antonio, Texas, to Sam and Olivia Martin (née Martinez), on September 26,1936....

Susanne (Sue) Sentle passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Newcomer Funeral Home - West Sylvania Chapel.

Annette Swiderski 10/30/1936 - 04/09/2026 Annette Lauer Swiderski died at her home in Redlands, CA, on April 9, 2026, surrounded by her children, at the age of 89. Born in Toledo, OH, she was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, attended Mary Manse College, and graduated from Wright State...

Howell, Maria Rañon 73, of Tampa, passed away on April 15, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born in Tampa, Florida, on November 17, 1952, to Eusebia and Angel Rañon, both immigrants from Spain. A lifelong resident of Tampa, Maria was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt,...

Frances Louise Meadows, 93 Frances Louise (Whiteside) Meadows died Tuesday morning, April 7th, 2026 in Siloam Springs, AR. She was born on January 4th, 1933 in Aurora, Missouri to Reginald Gibson Whiteside and Martha Frances (Grammer) Whiteside. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1950. She...

Robert Samuel Painter, 74, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2026, following a short illness. Born on April 6, 1952, Robert lived a life defined by dedication, resilience, and service to others. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Fred and Violet Painter; his younger...

Steven Derryl Olsen, age 70, was a musician, father, grandfather, husband, brother, friend and lover of Jesus, passed into eternity Feb. 26, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska, surrounded by loved ones. Born Dec. 13, 1955, in Pacific Grove, California, to Daphne (Brady) and Derryl Olsen, Steve was the...

Jeanne Vaught Jeanne died peacefully in April after an acute medical issue, with her family at her side. She was gifted with a caring and compassionate heart, which touched her family and everyone she met. As a homebound teacher in her early career, she helped students in need. Returning to...

Allan Dale Mickelson March 14, 1946 - April 9, 2026 MADISON - Allan Dale Mickelson passed away on April 9, 2026, in Madison, Wis., at the age of 80. He was born on March 14, 1946, in Madison, Wis., to Signe Punswick Mickelson and Donald Mickelson of rural Mount Horeb, Wis. He grew up on a dairy...

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.

JOSE ALI KIAMBAO 97, of Pearl City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 14, 2026. On Valentine's Day, God called home a faithful servant whose life was rooted in love, strength, and generosity. A loving family man and devoted provider, he leaves a legacy of love...

Judy Kay Torrens, 77, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, surrounded by her family. A Lincoln, Nebraska native and proud Delta Gamma alumna of the University of Nebraska, Judy dedicated over 40 years to teaching elementary school in Omaha, primarily at Franklin and Jackson Elementary. A...

Helen Harding Engen, 86, of Spokane, WA, passed away on March 23, 2026. Born June 17, 1939, to Esther Fowler and Samuel Macensky, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Lycoming College, a Master's degree from Whitworth College, and spent 20+ years teaching first and second...

Roberson (nee Reeves), Lynn Marie It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn Roberson on April 10, 2026. Lynn was 78 years old. Lynn was born in St. Petersburg and attended Pinellas County schools. She also attended Pinellas Park Beauty School. After graduating, she found her...

Michael Gately Richards passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring.

MAPLESON – Mary V. of Glen Cove, LI on April 14, 2026. Beloved wife of departed Peter. Loving mother of departed daughter Mary. Loving mother to Pete, Mike, Al and Teri. Loving Grandma of Brendan, Evan, Rose, and Erin. Also survived by sisters, Ceil, Cathy, Jean, and brother Tony. She...

Patricia Louise McOstrich Hughes died peacefully at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland on April 13, 2026. She was 85. Pat was born on December 20, 1940, to Louise Marie Petska McOstrich and Darrell Barker McOstrich in Falls City, Nebraska. During the war, the family lived in Louisiana and...

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...

Jane Evangeline (Adams) Jarrett July 10, 1932 - April 5, 2026 Jane Evangeline (Adams) Jarrett, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and daughter passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born in New Castle, Indiana, Jane was the daughter of Wayman Charles Adams and Wahneta (Michener)...