Tributes to Teachers & Educators

Doris Gorsuch, 98 Doris (Brown) Gorsuch, 98, passed away on Feb. 19, 2026, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. She was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Ada, Oklahoma to John Price Brown and Eva Hester (Knopp) Brown. As a teenager, she moved with her family to Milltown, Montana. She attended Missoula County High School...

ROBERT GILL HEASLEY II was born January 19, 1952, to Robert and Celeste ("Ginny") Heasley in Parkersburg, WV. He was the loving older brother of Krista Heasley Kerns. Gill is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret, passing just one day shy of their 35th anniversary. Though he had no biological...

Judith Hawley Whitestone died in her sleep on February 11, 2026, at the age of 83 after a courageous five year battle against dementia. Born February 5, 1943, in Newport News, Virginia, Judi was the third daughter of Hugh and Arbutus Hawley. Judi attended public schools in Newport News before...

LOWELL THOMAS "TOM" LEWIS, 84, of Milton, WV, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2026. He was born July 5, 1941 in Barboursville, WV, a son of the late Henry Thomas Lewis and Opal Agnes Bledsoe Lewis. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Rachael Bostic (Michael) and by two sisters,...

Mrs. Joyce Ann Silar Carlton, 92, died April 7, 2026 at UAB Medical Center. Mrs. Carlton was native of Anniston, AL. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gomez Silar of Anniston, AL. She is preceded in death by her brothers Samuel and James Silar, her husband Benjamin Carlton, and...

Mr Neil Kelley Chesterfield Mr Neil Kelley of Chesterfield has passed away on April 5, 2026, aged 80. A lifelong Chesterfield resident, Neil was an art teacher at Bolsover and Meadows Schools. His interests included painting and military history. Neil leaves his wife Margaret, sons Simon and...

Joan Pletnik (Sorce) Nering, 83, passed away Thursday, April 2nd in Houston, Texas. She was born April 25, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio - the daughter of John F. Pletnik and Ann Gleba Pletnik. She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1960. She went on to attend Youngstown University where...

Anna Lee Holtkamp Black of San Angelo, Texas, died April 21, 2026, at her home. Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. at Sudan Methodist Church, Sudan, Texas, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with Rev. Tamara Strehli officiating. Burial will follow in the Sudan Cemetery in Sudan, Texas, under the...

Pauline Joyce McNeill passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Cremation Society of Michigan - Garden City.

Boise - Kathleen "Kathy" Harrison Mahn passed away peacefully at her home on April 2, 2026, following an evening spent with her children. Born on May 14, 1945, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Dr. Parry Harrison and Lenore "Lee" Williams Harrison, Kathy leaves behind a legacy defined by creativity,...

Melba Diana Herrera, 64 of Plainview, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Lubbock. Services are pending and are under the care of Lemons Funeral Home in Plainview. Melba was born on March 18, 1962, in Edinburg, Texas to Valeriano Diaz and Victoriana Garza. She was a graduate of Plainview...

John Matthew Habeeb, 61, died April 20, 2026 at his Caribou residence. He was born in Presque Isle, June 4, 1964 the son of Frederick and Betty (Skidgel) Habeeb. John was a 1982 graduate of Caribou High School and was a graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a degree in education. He...

Elinor (Leader) R McDaniel (Leader) passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Adams-Perfect Funeral Homes, Inc. - Northfield.

Bryan “Joseph” Critcher, 41 of Manchester, GA passed away at his home on April 20, 2026. Joseph, as he was known to friends and family, was born on December 9, 1984, in Florence, SC, a son of Charles Creekmore and Bobbie Johnson Critcher. He worked as a special education teacher at Mountain View...

Sherlyn (Sherry) J. Pratt (Harville) passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Simple Cremation Evansville.

Judith A. (Janicke) MacAlpine 1941 - 2026 Judith Ann (Janicke) MacAlpine, age 84, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away from complications of heart valve surgery on Monday, April 13, 2026, at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Judith Ann "Judy" was born June 1,...

James Francis Doebele Jr., age 22, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on August 15, 2003, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and lived a life marked by warmth, curiosity, kindness, and a deep love for the people and places that shaped him. James was the beloved son of...

Gary Alan Tindall - age 59 of Lawson, MO passed away Wednesday evening, April 22, 2026, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO, surrounded by family. Gary was born on July 12, 1966, the son of Duane and Sharon (Shelton) Tindall in St. Louis, MO. He was a 1984 graduate of Polo High School. Following...

Anna Mae McIlhargey-Kontur November 05, 1954 - April 20, 2026 Anna Mae McIlhargey-Kontur, age 71, of West Toledo, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Anna was born November 5, 1954, in Toledo, to John and Jessie (Mellon) McIlhargey. A 1973 graduate of Cardinal...

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, our mom, Ginny Kathleen Yancey, passed away at EIRMC. She fought long and hard to be there for her family despite her cancer. We are grateful for the time we have had with her. That in itself has been a miracle. Although she is gone, we know that she is no longer in...

Melonie Suzette Coles Baker December 25, 1958 - April 11, 2026 Melonie Suzette Coles Baker, 67, of Richmond, departed this life Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and Alexander Coles, Sr.; brothers, Curtis and Eugene Coles. She leaves cherished memories to...

Gaile Clary, 89, of Ruston, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Apri 22, 2026 with her children by her side at Alpine Nursing Home. She was born on December 21, 1936, at Saint Francis Hospital in Monroe, Louisiana, to Thomas and Beula Speight of Grayson, Louisiana. Gaile earned a master’s degree...

Sherrell Ott was born on July 30, 1949, in Panguitch, Utah, to Wallace and Mary Ott of Tropic, Utah. He died in St. George, Utah, on April 14, 2026. He was the seventh of nine children. Sherrell graduated in Elementary Education, along with business classes as a minor, from SUSC (Southern Utah...

Roy Arthor Steel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and community leader, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Denton, Texas. Born on December 22, 1942, in McAlester, Oklahoma, Roy lived a life marked by dedication, service, and heartfelt commitment to his family and his...

Barbara Ellen (Baker) Raymond passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Gig Harbor, WA at the age of 86. Born at home on July 12, 1939, in rural Van Buren County, IA, Barbara was the eldest of five daughters born to Albert E. and Keo M. (Wilburn) Baker. She attended country school, graduated...

Carol Ann West Wilson Thompson, adored wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 22, 2026 at the age of 84. She was born on August 16, 1941 in Oakland, California, grew up in northern California surrounded and enriched by the support and love of many...

Craig W. Eby, of St. Augustine, Florida, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2026, with his wife by his side. After enduring a long battle with Corticobasal Degeneration (an atypical form of Parkinsonism), he is now “absent from the body and present with the Lord”(2 Corinthians...

Janice Marie “Jan” Shifflett Offenbacker, 83, of Penn Laird, VA passed away at Sentara RMH Medical Center on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Mrs. Offenbacker was born on August 30, 1942 in Rockingham County, VA and was the daughter of the late Reese and Lilie Mae “Dolly” Shifflett of Elkton. She is...

With hearts full of sorrow yet overflowing with gratitude, we celebrate the remarkable life of Jo Frances Handinero, who stepped into the presence of her Savior on April 13, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved with unwavering devotion. Though pancreatic cancer claimed her body, it never...

Cameron Michie Fox passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home - Clinton.

Merle Lee Dillman of Bloomington, Indiana passed away on April 16, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1946, in Kentucky to Leonard Dillman and Daphne Todd. He proudly served his country in the Navy and then in the Marines. He received a degree in education from Indiana University but only...

Blanca Estella Gallinati (García) passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Compassionate Cremations and Memorials.

Maureen Virginia Miconi-Ross,77, of North Attleborough, passed away after a long illness on February 12, 2026. Maureen was a talented artist and graduate from Rhode Island School of Design with her work exhibited, including a North Attleborough town bicentennial mural with two other artists,...

Keith Andrew Verdi, 54, of Coopersburg, passed away on April 20, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Josephine Marie (Dolcimascolo) Verdi and the late Vincent Joseph Verdi. Keith was a proud member of the United States Air Force. He earned his Master's degree and was a dedicated middle...

  Lillian Cecelia Haynes Jordan, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2026 peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her 5 children.  She was born March 26, 1933 in Goldsboro, NC and lived in Louisiana, Texas, Delaware, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia throughout her life...

Elizabeth Anne Thompson has passed away. The family is being cared for by Tubman Funeral Homes - Nepean.

Juanita “Butch” (Hieb) Gordon, age 93, departed this earth on April 5th, 2025 with daughters Betsy, Jenny and Peggy by her side. The daughter of William Edward “Fritz” and Ida (Dean) Hieb, she was born and raised with younger brother William Carl “Bill” in...

Kenneth Matthew McKernan passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The family is being cared for by Walker Family Funeral & Cremation Services.

Mary Jean Hall passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Brust Funeral Home - Lombard.

Juceam, Gloria Re It is with a heavy heart that the family of Gloria Re Juceam announces her passing on April 16, 2026. Gloria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Gloria was a devoted Special Education teacher for 17 years and an avid world traveler. She enjoyed...

Gloria Marie Winther Jensen December 6, 1932-April 16, 2026 Riverton, UT-GLORIA WINTHER JENSEN Gloria Marie Winther Jensen, 93, a remarkable spitfire of a woman, passed away peacefully from renal failure surrounded by her family on April 16, 2026 in Riverton, Utah. She was born December 6, 1932...

Vilma J. Schelewitz passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Lawn Funeral Home - Orland Park.

Preston Marion Corn passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Charter Funerals - Gladstone, MO.

Scott Seekamp Obituary 05-26-1949 to 03-20-2026 Scott was a jack of all trades and master of many, He was a musician, artist, craftsman, sailor, chef, food critic, husband and friend. Scott was born to Leona Frederick and Henry Seekamp. He grew up in Dearborn, MI. Scott was active in sports,...

Betty Ellen Iglehart, 86, of Garrison, a beacon of love and kindness, peacefully departed this world on April 21, 2026, surrounded by family at the Benedictine Living Center. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garrison, ND. Burial to...

Brenda Berry Pierson, 87, of Allentown, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in her home. She was the wife of James R. Pierson. They celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary in June 2025. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was a daughter of the late Coleman and Dorothy (Rudy) Funk. She received her...

George J. Beidatsch Jr., affectionately known as "Teach," passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, in Franklin, Wisconsin, at the age of 89. Born on January 21, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, George lived a full and meaningful life marked by dedication to education, a love for sports,...

Clinton - Karen Gardeski, 65, of Clinton, New York passed away on Friday, April 17th, 2026, after a long battle with kidney failure and its complications. A devoted daughter, mother, and wife, the loss of her presence will be felt deeply, and for many years to come. Born in Syracuse, New York, on...

Paula Jean Poli-Lussier, Age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 29, 2026 at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, RI surrounded by her family. Paula was born at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, MA and was raised in Syracuse, NY, New Bedford, MA, and Barrington, RI. She was...

Olive Thomas, 94, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri. She was born on January 18, 1932, in Aurora, Missouri, the daughter of the late Frank Jane and Edna Mae (Harlow) Glendenning. Olive was a proud graduate of Bolivar High School, class of 1949. She went...