Tributes to Teachers & Educators

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....

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...

  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...

Eileen E. (Lee) McIlhinney, age 80, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026 after a protracted illness. She was born in Philadelphia to Helen E. (Green) and Frank X. McIlhinney. Having obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Temple University, she served...

Lynne Caudle Joyce, 66, of Brevard, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she dedicated more than 40 years to higher education and held the rare distinction of serving as First Lady at four colleges,...

Ronald Douglas Pemstein passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The family is being cared for by Adair Funeral Home - Dodge Chapel.

Barbara Jean Estrada passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The family is being cared for by Reflections Memorial Services, LLC.

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 grew up on a small farm and enjoyed...

Joan Theresa Crawford, 77, of Pace, Florida died 4/13/2026 in Palm Coast Florida after a brave battle from Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was born on 5/7/1948 in Brookline Massachusetts to Thomas E. Brackett and Helen R. Brackett. She was a graduate of Keith Hall (high school) Lowell,...

Karen Kay Digby, of Highfill, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at home. She was born January 16, 1944, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Bud Canady and Ruth Nadine Main Canady. She married Charles Henry Digby on August 17, 1963, in Highfill, Arkansas. Karen was a middle school...

Michele Andrea Horosko passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Elsie Joyce Halem O’Keefe, 92, of Ridgefield, CT, died 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 schools. After graduating from Hunter College...

Barbara Bridgers Garey, 89, of Greensboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was born in Goldsboro, NC. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ann Garey Prosperi; her parents, Catherine and John Kennedy Bridgers; her brothers, John Kennedy Bridgers, Brutus Stallings Bridgers, and...

Darla was born on March 26th, 1965 to Anson and Eleanor Dossett - third child in a family of four. The Dossett family lived in the country, and grew up with Country values. Darla was active in the local 4H club, where she loved learning home-making skills such as sewing, cooking, baking, and...

Rochester: Laura Elizabeth (Lehner) Henke, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away suddenly on April 11, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on October 31, 1966, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn, Ohio, Laura brought a spark of joy to the world from day one. Her family...

Wanda Ruth Kiep, a beloved longtime resident of Etna, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 31, 2026, at the age of 93. For nearly seven decades, Etna was not just her home, but the place where she built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others. Wanda was born on December 6,...

Rosemary Moon Gesell passed away peacefully, in Stone Mountain, GA, on March 30, 2026 at the age of 94, after a long term illness. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Rosemary & Charles Moon of Chattanooga, TN, husbands, Fred Hartwell (1997), Ron Gesell (2014), as well as her beloved...

Mrs. Lois Palis (Gladstein) passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel.

“Michelle West” was born on June 22, 1975, and was welcomed by her parents Lonnie and Carolyn (CJ) Hudgins West. She was the child they had prayed for many years. Michelle always had a smile on her face. At the age of eight Michelle accepted Christ as her savior. Michelle was always wanting to...

Carmen Ortiz, a deeply loved mother and grandmother and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully at MidState Medical Center on April 10, 2026, at the age of 93, surrounded by those who loved her most. Born in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, on June 12, 1932, Carmen lived a life filled with love,...

Ruth Jones passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home - Wymore.

Barbara Lois Edwards passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026 surrounded by family and close friends, just days shy of her 72nd birthday. She was born on April 30, 1954 to Sanford Milton Edwards and Lois M. (Craig) Edwards in Newark, New Jersey. Barbara grew up in Iselin, New Jersey where her...

Kathy Sharp passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Richardson Funeral Service.

Lois Smith Hart, age 95 of Fincastle, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2026 in Fincastle, VA. She was born to Gentry and Dane Dunsagan Smith on May 9, 1930. She graduated from Bland High School in Bland, VA with the Class of 1947. She married Roger Brown Hart, a school classmate on...

   Lynette Marion Thomas, age 87, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.   Born on April 7, 1939, in Hazel Crest, Illinois, to Carl and Marion (Compton) Eke, Lynette lived a rich and fulfilling life. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of...

Faith Ann McIntyre, born on November 10, 1943, in Manhattan, New York, passed away peacefully at her residence in Chesapeake, Virginia, on April 11, 2026, at the age of 82. A dedicated educator, Mrs. McIntyre devoted her career to shaping young minds as a school teacher for 3rd and 4th-grade...

Stephen Jay Gallion, 81, of Wellington, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at Mercy Lorain Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born on August 13, 1944, in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Jay and Lucy (nee Bowling) Gallion. Steve was born while his father was away during World War...

Colbert - Dawn Marie Colbert, age 59, of Macclenny, Florida went to her Heavenly Home on April 11, 2026, at Douglas Care Center with her loving family by her side. Dawn was born in New York on September 3, 1966, to her loving parents, Thomas Dunham and Sara Jean Kandibovich Dunham. She was raised...

Nancy Mary Miller passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham.

Shirley Rose Aponik, 92, of Canyon County, CA since 1966 died of natural causes on Thursday March 26, 2026 in Reno, Nevada. Shirley was born on December 31,1933 in rural Ohio.She was an elementary school aide and domestic engineer.She will be remembered as a highly intelligent and loving woman,...

PLATTSBURGH - In loving memory of Brett LaValley who passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 52. He was born on May 22,1973, alongside his twin brother, Brad, to May and Lanny LaValley. Brett was a devoted husband to his wife, Janelle; a proud and loving step-father to Ethan Hilderbrandt...

Sharon was the daughter of Edward and Esther (Menning) Boone. She grew up in Sheldon, la. and attended Dana College in Blair Ne. She taught music in Waterloo, Ne. and the Omaha Public Schools for 10 yrs. She returned to education, after staying home with her children, in Resource in the Ralston...

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...

BALSER, Roberta (Pritchard), age 84, passed away on April 14, 2026. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Family Center, 505 N. Dayton St., Davison, MI 48423. The family will be available for visitation...

Pamela Ann (Pam) Keith Campen, cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend died March 17, 2026. Her last days were spent with her loving and devoted family at her side. She was 84.  Pam was born October 28, 1941, in Weehawken, New Jersey to John Irving Phalon and Ethel...

Donna M. Upton, age 79, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. She was born June 24, 1946 in West Manchester, OH to the late Sherman and Mildred (Bennett) Padgett. Donna enjoyed crafts and taught art at the Preble County Senior...

Delorace Ann Rosser, affectionately known as Delora, passed away on April 1, 2026, in Jefferson, Louisiana, at the age of 70. Born on October 17, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, Delora lived a life marked by devotion to family, education, and community. She was the beloved daughter of the late Embry...

Funeral services for Arthur Noack, 81 of Northrup, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin, Texas with Rev. John Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, from...

A mother’s greatest fear isn’t death. It’s the thought of leaving her children in a world where no one will love them quite like she does. She prays that her love wraps around them forever, guiding them, protecting them, and reminding them they were loved beyond measure. ...

Grace Helen Davy passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Billingsley Funeral Home - Huntsville.

Worcester- Sue- Susie (Ocken) Moriarty, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at UMass Memorial Healthcare- Memorial campus in Worcester. Born in Worcester, She was the beloved daughter of the late Philp and Sadye ( Feldman) Ocken and a sister of Arlene Simmonds of Covina CA....

Robert E. Glennon, Jr., 77 years old of Vero Beach, FL passed away on April 12, 2026. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 7, 1949 to Robert and Edith Glennon. He had been a resident of Vero Beach for 12 years coming from Wallingford, CT. Bob graduated from Sacred Heart University and...

Betty Holt Holcomb passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The family is being cared for by Terry Funeral and Cremation Service - Madison.

The Legendary Alvin Gates, 74, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on February 10, 2026. Born on May 9, 1951, on the South Side of Chicago, Al lived a life defined by creativity, passion, and community. He was a photographer and tango instructor, but above all, he was a pioneer, entrepreneur,...

John Robert Smith passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hamilton’s Funeral Home on Lyon Street.

Joan G. Stuart, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. Born on February 11, 1935, in New York City, Joan lived a life devoted to education, family, and service to others. Joan earned her Bachelor of Education degree from Randolph–Macon Woman’s College in...

Veronica Ann Servatius Veronica was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa May 13 th, Mother’s Day in 1933 to her loving parents Meredith Russell Deffibaugh and Veronica Francis Oakleaf, known all their lives as “Doc and Toots”. Ann passed away peacefully April 8, 2026 with her family close by in Midland,...

Terry Louis Mestan passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Schaff Funeral Service.

Priscilla K. (Kelting) Walsky, 89, of Wyomissing, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Reading Hospital. Her husband, Lawrence A. Walsky, died on March 18, 2022. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late George and Martha (Springer) Kelting. She graduated from Cedar...

William C. Brundege passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel - Sidney.