Tributes to Professors & Academics

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

September 28, 1951 - April 13, 2026 Charlotte, North Carolina - Kathy Lea Montgomery passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, 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,...

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.

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.

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...

Klein, Joan Conerty 73, Land O' Lakes, passed away on April 14, 2026. Blount and Curry - Carrollwood

Gregory John McHugo Strafford, VT - Gregory John McHugo, 77, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, with his family by his side. A person of deep thought and quick wit, Greg's life was anchored in the Vermont soil and a lifelong devotion to his family. Born in Barre on November 24, 1948, to...

Marilyn Barden Wixson Plymouth, NH - Marilyn (Barden) Wixson, of Plymouth, N.H., died peacefully Monday, April 6, 2026, on the third anniversary of the passing of her beloved husband, Eldwin "Ed" Wixson. The last few weeks of her life were gratefully spent in the loving company of her cherished...

Jack Topchik, 80, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 15, 2026. Jack was born on October 10, 1945 in New York to Lillian and Joseph Topchik. He grew up in Passaic, NJ, where he worked as a paperboy-an experience that sparked his lifelong passion for...

Franklin Eugene Metz Aiken, SC — Franklin Eugene Metz passed away peacefully at his home in Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC on April 10, 2026. Gene was born in Greenville, SC on March 27, 1934 to James Lorenzo Metz and Azleen Hughes Metz. He attended elementary and high school in Anderson, SC....

Anne Blalock (Couch) Chytka was born on a frosty evening on December 25, 1936, just six minutes after her twin brother William (Bill). They were the cherished children of Mary (Blalock) Couch and William Campbell Couch of Bridgeton, NJ. Anne had a happy middle-class childhood in the latter days...

John A. Mraz Born: September 26, 1937 in Joliet, IL Died: April 15, 2026 in Joliet, IL Age 88. At rest April 15, 2026 at Lightways Hospice following a brief illness. Born on September 26, 1937 to Steven and Ann (Gaspich) Mraz in Joliet. John graduated from Joliet Township High School, class of...

Lynn F. Kukuck Born: September 21, 1938 Died: April 10, 2026 Lynn F. Kukuck, age 87, of Kankakee passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at Miller Health Care Center in Kankakee. He was born September 21, 1938 in Kankakee, the son of Francis and Margaret (Sauer) Kukuck. Lynn married Lana Basler on...

Sister Frances (formerly Sister M. Antoinette) Lauranzano, 100, a Sister of Mercy for 78 years, died April 13, 2026 at Warde Senior Living, Windham, New Hampshire. A native of Beverly, Massachusetts, she was one of ten children of the late Natale and Colomba (Marcucci) Lauranzano. Sister Frances...

Mary Catherine McBride Mt Pleasant — Mary Catherine McBride, who recently celebrated her 85th birthday surrounded by family and friends, passed away peacefully in her residence in Mt. Pleasant, SC on March 13, 2026, entering eternal rest with her Lord. Mary Catherine was born in Philadelphia, PA...

Paul R. Hess Born: June 30, 1946 in Elmhurst, IL Died: April 15, 2026 in Sterling, IL Paul R. Hess, age 79, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Paul was born June 30, 1946 in Elmhurst, IL, the son of Roy and Gladys (Witmer)...

Barbara Alfange Leverett, MA - Barbara (Vance) Alfange, remembered for 93, died on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She was born in Pierre, South Dakota, on October 8, 1932, the daughter of Lanky (Earl) and Pat (Velma Whitney) Vance. Her parents were avid nature lovers, with...

Betty Louise Steinke Born: December 5, 1936 in Oakland, Illinois Died: April 14, 2026 in Sterling, Illinois Betty Louise (née Garrison) Steinke, 89, of Sterling, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at CGH Medical Center. Betty was born December 5, 1936 in Oakland, Illinois, to...

Gary Sparks Sr. Hillsborough, NH - Gary Spencer Sparks Sr. of Hillsborough NH passed away peacefully on April 9th holding the hands of his wife, daughter and son. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart was a beacon of light to everyone that knew him. Gary grew...

Edith Fielden Tinnes Aiken, SC — Edith Fielden Tinnes August 28, 1944 – April 3, 2026 Magic. That is the word that many who have known Edith have used to describe her. Edith was born in Houston, Texas to Virgil and Estelle Fielden. Her father was a Baptist preacher, so the family moved around...

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...

HOTSCHILT Kay Josephine Died peacefully at home after a short illness on 16 March 2026. Aged 84 years Late of Cambridge Park. Formerly of Grafton. Beloved sister Ian (dec) and Marie and aunt of Andrew, John, Janine and Steve. Much loved and respected by all whose lives she touched in her long...

Glen R. Pawlitzke passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Boston Funeral Home & Crematory.

Audrey D. Kelley (Hawkes) passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hallett Funeral Home.

Joan Marie Fry (Buttercup), age 82 years, passed away April 2nd 2026 at Nampa, ID St. Alphonsus Hospital from heart and lung complications. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in Manhattan, New York on July 27th 1943 to William Joseph Cleary and Irene Rosamond Clearly...

Janice Ann Rider Donaldson was born in Corydon, IA, October 22, 1937. She passed in Oneonta, NY, at the A. O. Fox Nursing Home on April 13, 2026, with her daughter by her side. Born to John Wilbur Rider and Clara Evelyn (Smith) Rider, Janice was a younger sister to John Harry Rider. She attended...

Carolyn (Williamson) McCann, 84, of Seymour, passed away at her home on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Inez Carolyn Williamson was born on July 21, 1941, in Chariton, Iowa, the eldest daughter of Delbert and Elizabeth (Gill) Williamson. Carolyn graduated from Cambria High School with the Class of...

Mary Margaret Neikirk Mary Margaret Neikirk was born November 30, 1946, in Big Spring, Texas, to Charles and Dorotha Neikirk. She died January 14, 2026, in Santa Fe, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents. Mary is survived by her siblings, nieces, nephews, and many grandnieces and...

Linda Faye Brandon passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Smith Funeral Home - Quanah.

Jody Ann Asher, 72, of Ozark, MO, died gently Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO, with her family by her side, following a courageous multi-year battle with cancer. Born in Springfield, MO, on September 30, 1953, to Randy and Margaret (McCall) O’Dell, Jody had a deep and...

Obituary of Fred Troutman Please share a memory of Fred to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Fred W. Troutman, born July 11, 1931, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on April 14, 2026, joining his wife Lucille in Heaven. They were...

Bill J. Kazmierski, age 82, of Whitesboro passed away on April 11, 2026, in Utica. He was born on April 29,1943, in Little Falls, NY, to Boleslaw and Mary (Kieloch) Kazmierski. Bill attended Rome Free Academy; after graduating he attended Utica College, earning a Masters Degree in Education. With...

David Dean Daniels passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Strode Funeral Home.

Ruth Massey August 31, 1933 - April 14, 2026 Willie Ruth Compton Massey, 92, a resident of Dothan, AL, passed away at Southeast Health in Dothan on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th, from the Chapel of Turners Funeral Home with...

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we share the peaceful passing of Sister Ann Kateri Martinez, MSC on April 16, 2026. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 16, 1940, Sr. Ann was a gentle soul who touched the hearts of all who knew her. Her journey came to a serene...

Mari C Powers passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

William (Bill) Stevens, 81, passed away April 5th 2026 in The Woodlands, TX. Born in Painfeild, NJ on August 9th, 1944, Bill lived a life rooted in faith and serving the church. Bill enjoyed boating, fishing, being by the ocean, watching the news, and studying the Bible. He has a Bachelor's...

Suzanne Mary Scarpitti, 79, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on April 15, 2026. A woman of deep faith, boundless generosity, and endless energy, Suzanne spent her life in loving service to her church, family, community, and all those fortunate enough to know her. Suzanne lived as she...