John Charles Klipfel

I worked with John for seven years at The News-Journal. He was a creative grapic designer who shared his experience as a co-worker and mentor to all of us in the Special Publications department as we worked as a team to put out countless magazines and special sections.

But, what comes to mind, though, is that John was the first to hug and comfort me when I returned from HR after being laid off just three weeks before my daughter was born. He assured me that I would be ok. It is this moment that I remember his kindness and compassion.

My sincere condolences to John's family.
Sincerely, Carla Eskew