Tree of Life Congregation Shooting Victims (2018)

11 people were killed, and six others wounded, when a gunman opened fire on the congregation attending services at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. This was the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the United States, according to the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish Council for Public Affairs.

Ntozake Shange (1948–2018), pioneering black feminist poet and playwright

Wrote the influential play ‘For Colored Girls’ which won an Obie Award.

Tony Joe White (1943–2018), “Polk Salad Annie” songwriter

The “swamp rock” musician had songs recorded by Elvis Presley and Tina Turner.

James Karen (1923 - 2018), recognizable character actor

Appeared in “Poltergeist," “Wall Street,” and many other movies and TV shows.

Dorcas Reilly (1926–2018), creator of the green bean casserole

Dorcas Reilly first created the iconic green bean casserole in 1955 while working as a staff member in the kitchen at the Campbell Soup Company. Cream of Mushroom soup was a popular base for casseroles around the country, but Reilly was the first to add frozen green beans. Campbell Soup estimates that around 40 percent of their sales of cream of mushroom soup goes towards making green bean casserole.

Harry L. Ettlinger (1926 - 2018), one of World War II’s “Monuments Men”

Member of the Allied team that recovered valuable artwork stolen by the Nazis.

Joachim Roenneberg (1919–2018), Norwegian World War II hero

Leader of a daring raid that crippled Nazis’ nuclear ambitions.

Todd Bol (1956–2018), founder of the non-profit Little Free Library

Little free libraries are on front lawns in 88 countries.

Albert Lexie (1942–2018), shoe-shine man gave his tips to children’s hospital

Donated more than $200,000 to help “my kids” at children’s hospital in Pittsburgh.

Paul Allen (1953–2018), Microsoft co-founder

Started Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates

Jim Taylor (1935 - 2018), Legendary Green Bay Packers fullback

Helped lead the Packers to victory in the first Super Bowl…

Hurricane Michael Victims (2018)

At least 26 people have died from the storm

Audrey Wells (1960–2018), screenwriter of “The Hate U Give”

Writer and director of “Under the Tuscan Sun.”

Tex Winter (1922–2018), genius behind the triangle offense

His innovative offense led the Bulls and Lakers to many NBA titles.

Peggy McCay (1927 – 2018), “Days of Our Lives” star

Played Caroline Brady on the soap for over 30 years.

George Taliaferro (1927–2018), first African-American player drafted by an NFL team

Three-time Pro Bowl selection played seven positions.

Scott Wilson (1942 – 2018), “The Walking Dead” actor

Veteran actor also appeared in “In Cold Blood.”

Will Vinton (1947 – 2018), Claymation animator brought California Raisins to life

The animator behind the California Raisins, Will Vinton also coined the term Claymation.

Dave Anderson (1929–2018), longtime New York Times sports columnist

One of three sportswriters who have won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary.

Geoff Emerick (1945–2018), Beatles chief sound engineer

The man behind the board for “Revolver,” “Abbey Road,” and “Sgt. Pepper’s.”

Peggy Sue Gerron (1940–2018), inspiration for the Buddy Holly song

“Peggy Sue” was a top 3 hit song for Buddy Holly in 1957…