Tributes to Teachers & Educators

Marilyn R. Brocka, 87, of Sumner, died Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Hillcrest Home in Sumner. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner with Rev. Tracy Hinkel officiating. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery, rural Sumner....

Anthony Daniel Bibik, 51, a resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born in Worcester on September 26, 1974, and was the son of Deborah Smith of Chelmsford and the late Philip Bibik of Worcester. Anthony was predeceased by his sister Christina...

Gloria Dianne Comte passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by LaBrie Claybar Funeral Services - Beaumont.

Marilyn F. Keller passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Mull Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Gerald (Jerry) Richard Callahan (93): his heart briefly stopped for the first time in 1953 when he was introduced to his future beloved wife, Alice (Miller) Callahan, of Charleston SC, instantly falling in love with the southern beauty. On April 13th, 2026 his heart stopped beating for the final...

Darrell John Secrest passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The family is being cared for by Penwell Funeral Home - Shelby.

Diana (née Douglas) Tunnell was born in Sulphur, Oklahoma, on July 1, 1941 to Evelyn andHerschel Douglas. A 1959 graduate of Northwest Classen High School, she married her highschool sweetheart, Tom Tunnell, on November 22, 1961. The pair had three children: TylerLynn, Brook Townsley, and...

Lyle David Godfrey, 80, died Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his home in Garden City. He was born July 29, 1945, in Gibbon, Nebraska, to Walter & Ruth (Loffer) Godfrey. He is the youngest of Walter and Ruth’s 5 children. Lyle grew up in Gibbon where he attended some country schools and graduated from...

Contreras, Doris Anne 87, passed away peacefully April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday, on Amelia Island, Florida. Born on December 14, 1938, in Tampa, Doris lived a life marked by love, devotion to family, and quiet strength. Doris was a cherished mother, grandmother, friend, and school teacher. She is...

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...

Francis John Simonsen, Fritz, was born on April 14, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Walter and Martha (Christiansen) Simonsen. He started going to the Young Men’s Christian Association as a young child and continued until he retired decades later. Fritz served YMCAs in Minneapolis,...

Janet LaBelle, 84, formerly of Chatham, MA, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Artis Senior Living of Reading, where she resided after having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2021. Predeceased by her loving parents, Howard and Cora...

On April 18, 2026 at 3:11 AM, Betty Von le Roux safely crossed over Jordan to be with the Lord. The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 PM at First Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiated by her pastor, Rev. Jim Gray, Rev. Frank Gentry, Rev. Marty Warren. The family will receive...

Norma Jean Cobb passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Rader Funeral Home.

Laura Emory Stookey, aged 67, resident of Wayland, MA, and formerly of Cambridge and Lincoln, MA, died on April 15, 2026 from complications stemming from frontotemporal dementia (“FTD”). Born May 19, 1958 in New York City, she was a daughter of Katherine Emory Stookey, and the late...

Judith Ann Futral Evans February 18, 1939 - March 27, 2026 Judith Ann Futral Evans, artist, passed away on March 27, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. She was 87 years old. Judy was born on February 18, 1939, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Hazel Matthews and Thomas Futral. She was yearbook editor and...

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Veronica (Ronnie) Ann Conlan, 65, a lifelong resident of Westchester County, died on April 15, 2026. Born in Yonkers on March 12, 1961, Ronnie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Spakowski) Conlan, Sr. , and granddaughter of the late Ann Spakowski-Emerson. Ronnie...

Jesse E. Saxton Jr. Jesse E. Saxton Jr., 91, passed on March 9, 2026, and is now in the hands of our faithful Lord and Savior, Jesus. Born In Albuquerque, New Mexico to Jesse and Fern Saxton, Jesse is survived by his sister Tina Milton; sister-in-law Carolyn Saxton; his daughter Joyce Carabajal;...

Bozena Alice White (Ondrejcik) known to all as Zena, was born in Czechoslovakia on October 19, 1935. She came to America on the Queen Elizabeth, landing in Ellis Island in 1947. There she met and married John Benjamin White Jr. on March 15, 1954 and together shared a life of love for 46 years...

DiStefano, Henry Joe "Bucko" 92, of Temple Terrace, FL passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Antoinette "Mo"; parents, Joe and Rose DiStefano; sisters, Bessie LoScalzo (Vince), and Josie Palamino. He is survived by his son, Joe DiStefano...

Henry Stover Henry Stover, 91, of Dallas, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 11, 2026. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Long time pharmaceutical sales representative and athletic coach to many. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23, Holy Trinity Greek...

Glenda Ann Leet Treadway passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Robinson Family Funeral Home.

Patricia A. Moss January 1, 1934 - April 15, 2026 With love and fondness we remember our mother Patricia Ann Moss who passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday April 15 at 4:51 a.m. She was 92. Pat was born on January 1, 1934, to George and Catherine Goodman in Glenshaw, Pa., just outside...

Ed Shagory passed away peacefully in Natick, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Susan; his four children; and two grandchildren. Ed grew up in West Roxbury, attending Boston Latin School, Boston University, and Suffolk Law School. He brought tremendous joy and humor to the world...

Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband Charles, daughter Cindy Hawkins, son-in-law Ed Hawkins and granddaughter Dr. Stacy Blankenbuehler. She is survived by daughter Randi Holden, Norris Tennessee; son Scott Blankenbuehler and daughter-in-law Leslie of Millersport Ohio; Debbie Latham and...

Stephen (Hebrew: Shmuel) Michael Kushner, 81, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Born in Chicago on July 30, 1944, to Harry and Bella Kushner. After graduating from Northeastern Illinois University, he devoted most of his professional life to teaching and coaching. In addition to teaching...

Charles Warren passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Akins Funeral Home - Russellville.

Orysia A. Blackburn passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. The family is being cared for by Lawn Funeral Home - Orland Park.

Esther Jewell Edwards Gibson passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Estes Funeral Home - Coeburn.

Althea Myrna Carr, 73, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away on April 17, 2026. Born on December 27, 1952, in Rainelle, West Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Carrol “Boodles” Carr and Dorothy Helen Carr. Althea was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is...

James M. Mahanna, Jr. (Jimmy), of Brockton, MA, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Born on March 25, 1934, in Avon, MA to James Mahanna Sr. and Louise (Puopolo) Mahanna. Jimmy was a devoted husband to the love of his life, the late Virginia A. (Mansour)...

Susan Batie Steiner, age 79, of Clarksville, TN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Riggins officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood...

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...

Doris E. Cone (Williamson), of Jasper, Florida, passed away at home on April 15, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1946, in Suwannee County, Florida, to the late Exie E. Paul. Doris was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose life was a testament to love, faith,...

Barbara Ann Downs Duggin, aged 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Hendersonville, North Carolina, on April 13, 2026. Born on January 12, 1943, in St. Charles, Iowa, she was the cherished daughter of the late Dwight Frank and Thelma Glee Wharff Downs. Barbara led a fulfilling life,...

Mary F. McKenzie Pownall DENVER, Colo. - Mary F. McKenzie Pownall passed away Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Mary Frances McKenzie was born Jan. 24, 1925, in Appleton, Wis., to Basil and Helen McKenzie. She was the second of five children. Mary spent her childhood in Appleton, attending St. Mary Catholic...

Arlene Joyce Hart, age 93, passed away April 17, 2026 following a short illness. Born August 28, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska, to Rhea (Nackenoff) and Abe Meyer, she was raised in Manilla, Iowa where her father owned a grocery store. Her family returned to Omaha when she was a teenager, and she...

Anna Yelton Sistare, 72, of 222 Bethany Ct in Inman, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026 at her residence. Anna was born in Annapolis, Maryland on January 26, 1954, a daughter of the late Mary Watkins Yelton and Charles Yelton. She was the wife of Rev. James Bart Sistare III, who survives...

James "Jim" Moutray entered Heaven April 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born October 2, 1949 in Maryville, MO to George and Ruth (Barr) Moutray. At the age of nine, he and his family moved from the Bolckow area to their family farm near Barnard where he attended...

Leslie Eldenburg, Professor Emeritus of Accounting at the University of Arizona, passed away on February 1, 2026, at Hacienda at the River in Tucson, after an extraordinary 78-year journey filled with joy and devotion. All those she touched, whether fellow humans, creatures, or the environment,...

Patricia Keeler, 83 Patrica L. Keeler, 83, passed away due to natural causes at her residence on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. Funeral services in Havre will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Rick Hodshire officiating....

Evelyn Safeblade April 12, 2026 Evelyn C. Safeblade, age 99, of Spooner, WI passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her home. Evelyn was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 8, 1926, to Francis and Avis (Stockton) Collins. Evelyn, her older brother Francis and her younger brother Ralph...

Bernice passed away peacefully at her home on March 22, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Spokane, Washington and was adopted by her loving parents, Joseph and Edna Fox. She was raised in Lewiston, Idaho, alongside her younger brother, Gordon Fox. She had close ties with her extended...

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Carolyn Roth passed away on April 1, 2026, at 86 years of age, surrounded by her immediate family. Carolyn was a remarkable person and loved by many. Her smile was ever present, and she lit up any room she entered. She was always generous with her...

Elsie Joyce Halem O'Keefe Elsie Joyce Halem O'Keefe, 92, of Ridgefield, CT, died on April 12, 2026, after a long illness, with her three daughters by her side. Joyce was born on September 22, 1933, in New York City. She grew up in the Parkchester section of the Bronx, where she attended public...

HUDSON - Hester Ann Bell, age 94, of Hudson, Ohio, peacefully passed away in her sleep on April 9, 2026. Born in Columbus, Ohio on June 19, 1931 to Emory and Elsie Ridenour, Ann grew up in London, Ohio before attending Capital University, graduating in 1953 (Bachelor of music in Voice-...

Quisenberry-Casey (Wilkes Stephens), Marian Leona (1932-2026) Local Educator: A Modern – Day Phoenix Mrs. Marian Wilkes Stephens Quisenberry Marian Wilkes, a native of Dayton, OH, married and became a mother at a very young age. It may have appeared that failure would be her destiny, but out of...

     Arlene Edwina Santner, 88, of Conneaut Lake, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her residence.      Born October 2, 1937 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Edwin and Catherine (Mattory) Myers. She married A. Dale Santner on June 27, 1959. He preceded...

Dolly Anne (Vos) Snoeyink, age 91 of Grandville, was welcomed into the loving arms of her faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Snoeyink; son, Mark Snoeyink; infant son, Douglas Snoeyink; parents Louis and Agnes Vos. She is survived by...

Charlene Brice passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel - Boone.