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CATHERINE CUMMINS HAYES died July 16, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 35 years John R. Hayes of Mobile, her brother Carl J. Cummins of Birmingham. Cathy graduated from Auburn University with a masters degree in mathematics. The career she retired from was in teaching college-level math. She belonged to numerous organizations AAUW-Association of University Women,MAA-Mathematical Association of America, AWM-American Women in Mathematics, MCM-Mobile Chamber Music, MHDC-Mobile Historic Development Commission,GCHS-Gulf Coast Herb Society,MAC-Mobile Arts Council,ODWA-Old Dauphin Way Association. She had volunteered much at the inception of the WHIL public radio station in Mobile. Donations in lieu of flowers are requested for the Alabama - Mississippi : National Multiple Sclerosis Society {http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/ALC). And for The Assistance Fund, Orlando, FL. (https://theassistancefund.org/). Funeral Services will be held from the Chapel of Pine Crest Funeral Home on Tuesday July 21, 2015 at 2PM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday July 20, 2015 from 5 until 8PM. Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery.

Thomas B. Windsor, Jr. of Overland Park, KS passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Tom was born in Hanau, Germany on May 26, 1952. He joined his adopting parents, Col. Thomas Bates Windsor, Sr. and Virginia Behenna Windsor in Maryland on July 9, 1954, with naturalization papers completed in Alexandria, Virginia on September 5, 1956. Thomas lived many places in Europe with his parents and brother Guy, before graduating from high school in Shrewsbury, New Jersey and pursuing a degree in Chemistry at Baker University, Baldwin, KS.

Tom led an active life, enjoying baseball, racquetball, tennis, biking, and working in his manicured yard before he was physically unable. Tom worked for many years as a recruiter of engineers; operating his own business, Corporate Resources, Inc. for the last 30 years. Tom married Nancy Marie Park on January 19, 1980. Nancy passed away January 22, 1987. Tom then married Jane Watson Barone on December 14, 1989 and was delighted to add Jane’s daughter, Margaret (Maggie) to his family. Tom was a member of the Overland Park Church of the Nazarene and volunteered for many years with the Kansas City Rescue Mission for the homeless.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy; brother, Guy; aunt, Becky Windsor Mauk and uncle, Guy Windsor.

Surviving Thomas are daughter, Maggie Windsor Gross (Torsten), New York, New York;, sister-in-law, Karen Park Gilpin (Jim) Iola, KS; brother-in-law, Wade Park, Iola; many nieces and nephews; cousins and friends.

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 1pm at the Overland Park Church of the Nazarene, 9030 Lamar.

Memorials: Overland Park Church of the Nazarene; Kansas City Rescue Mission; Allen County Hospital Hospice: or KU Christian Challenge.

Barbara Gail Kiser Lowery, a beautiful light in Christ, our precious mother, went home to be with her heavenly Father and to join her loving husband, Robert Lowery, in their eternal journey of life together Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was born Sept. 4, 1945 in High Point, to the late Robert and Helen Blanche Lawson Kiser.
An “army” brat, mother was well traveled. She would often share with her children memories of her travels to Europe as a young teenage girl. She worked for more than 25 years with BB&T in the tax department.
She was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Ash, for 20 years where she was very active as song leader and treasurer.
Mother was loved by all who had the opportunity to meet her. She touched so many lives in such a profound way with her kind and loving nature.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 at Inman Ward Funeral Home in Tabor City. Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Inman Cemetery in Ash.
She leaves behind in this world four loving children who loved, respected and adored her. Gary and Linda Lowery of Whiteville, Teresa and Dean Smith of Shallotte, Kristi and Steve Ritenour and Ginger and Stephen Lawrimore, both of Conway; two brothers, Robert Kiser Jr., Michael Kiser; two sisters, Ann Petruska, Tamora “Tammie” Morgan; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren who deeply loved “Grandma Bobbie.”
Mother you will be forever in our hearts. Tell daddy we said hey. Each of us will meet you and daddy by that river of life one day.
A guest register is available at inmanwardfuneralhome.com.

Donald Richard Harlan, age 90, of Austin, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 16th. He was born on December 28th, 1930, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Charles and Orel Harlan.

Don served in the Army during the Korean conflict and upon release from service, returned to New Orleans and worked for Beneficial Finance and was transferred to Austin in 1957. He was an active member of the Lion’s Club in Austin and Round Rock. He married Oma in 1970 and became a husband and a father all at once. He was an independent distributor for McKee Foods delivering Little Debbie’s Snack Cakes to local grocery stores and school districts until he retired. He then worked part-time for McCormick spices for several years. Don was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his kids, grandkids and extended family. He was always available to lend an ear and help anyone he could. Don was an early riser who hated “burning daylight” and was a staunch Dallas Cowboys fan. He will always be remembered as an easy-going man that never met a stranger and was always happy and smiling. His nickname in the Army was ‘Smiley’.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Orel Harlan, his brother and sister-in-law Bill and Mary Harlan, his brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Dorothy Harlan, his brother and sister-in-law Jack and Bobbie Harlan, and his sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Pete Abate.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Oma Davis Harlan, and sister-in-law Carolyn Davis. He is also survived by his daughter, Lallie Greinert (Jeff) of Austin and his son, Richard Harlan (Monika) of Kyle and his grandchildren, Samantha Greinert, Lauren Greinert, Thomas Greinert, Emily Harlan (Richie Cisneros), Evie Harlan, Andy Harlan, Jack Harlan and great granddaughter, Ellie Cisneros. He will also be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews from the Davis, Gunatilika, Rockenfield, Abate and Harlan families and many friends who he considered part of his family.

There will be a graveside service at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on November 22nd at 1:45. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

The family would like to express their gratitude towards all of the caregivers from Parson’s House, Wells Point Lodge and Seton Home Health Care for the kind and gentle care that they gave Don.

Walter Gerald Irwin, Jr., 74, of Columbia, died Monday, July 19, 2021. Born March 30, 1947, in Columbia, he was the son of Colonel Walter G. Irwin, US Army (Ret.) and Lenora Peake Irwin.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 49 years, Mary Pat Irwin; daughter, Katharine Lenora Irwin of Columbia; sister, Cheryl Irwin of Charleston; brother, Michael Irwin (Susan) of Columbia and his brother-in-law, Burnie Hook of Columbia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Hook.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock, Thursday, July 22nd at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC 29223.
A family graveside service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.

Robert Marshall Wilson, a longtime Bowling Green State University chemistry professor whose research in photochemistry earned him high honors, died Feb. 20 at Wood County Hospital. He was 80.

He had emerged cancer-free after undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer about five years ago and had been in generally good health until recently, his wife, Antonia Wilson, said.

Mr. Wilson was actively teaching and conducting research at BGSU, where he joined the Center for Photochemical Sciences as a research professor in 2005.

"He was considered a very good teacher," his wife said. "He had graduate students that still keep in touch with him. They still send us Christmas cards."

He was proud to see his graduate students obtain their doctoral degrees, she added. He concentrated his research in organic methods and studied the chemical application of lasers and DNA photomanipulation.

In 2018, he was named an Inter-American Photochemical Society fellow, an award reserved for only two percent of the society's membership of about 600.

"He was very proud. He was happy when his work was recognized," Mrs. Wilson said.

Two BGSU chemistry colleagues, Malcom Forbes and Javaraman Sivaguru, nominated him for the honor. They wrote that he was "a fantastic teacher, an able administrator, a collegial colleague, and an excellent mentor to young faculty," according to a Jan. 28, 2019 article in The Blade.

Before moving to Bowling Green to work at the university, Mr. Wilson spent 38 years at University of Cincinnati as a professor, including eight years as chairman of the university's chemistry department.

Throughout his career, he was asked to speak about his research across the world and traveled to Iceland, Brazil, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, and within the United States.

"He was very involved with his work," Mrs. Wilson said. "He was very reluctant to take any time off for any reason, so much of our vacations were scheduled around his meetings."

He gave his last talk in Chile in November, she said.

Mr. Wilson was also an avid birder and made time on every work trip to go bird-watching. He was working to create an online database that would allow fellow birders to search by location or by bird to find out which regions of the world various birds were located.

"He loved nature," his wife said.

Mr. Wilson was born Oct. 18, 1939 to Robert Fitzpatrick and Eugenia Wilson in Reading, Pa. His father made his career in the military, so he grew up moving between Japan, France, and the U.S., his wife said.

He received his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Penn State University in 1961 and his doctorate in organic chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1965. His postdoctoral fellowship was at Harvard University.

Surviving are his wife, Antonia Wilson, whom he married June 17, 1967; daughter Laura Witherow; son Dan Wilson; and one grandson.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Feb. 29 at the Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home in Bowling Green.

The family suggests tributes to Bridge Hospice of Bowling Green.

Stephen “Steve” Roger Bennett, 76, loving father, brother and friend, passed away on March 15, 2020, at his home in DeSoto, Texas.

He was born on August 29, 1943, to Clyde and Augusta Bennett in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As they were a military family, Steve spent his childhood traveling and living in different parts of the world. In 1961, Steve graduated from Orleans American High School in Orleans, France. He joined the Army in 1963.

In 1966, he completed his military service and attended Southwestern Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. He graduated with BS in Accounting in 1969. During his senior year, he met Patricia (Pat) Bennett of Purdy, Mo. Less than 6 months after their first date, Steve and Pat married on February 21, 1970. On March 2, 1979, their daughter, Christa, was born.

Steve’s job transferred the family to multiple states before settling in Desoto in 1987. He enjoyed regular road trips and camping with his family. He also enjoyed other hobbies such as woodworking, tinkering with tools in the garage and watching every Rangers and Cowboys games ever played.

Steve and Pat were married just shy of 43 years when she passed away on February 5, 2013.

He is survived by his daughter, Christa Danesh, and her husband, Shaun; sister, Laura Adams, and her husband, Glenn; brother, Doug Bennett, and his wife, Carol; and brother, Brian Bennett; as well as many loved family members and friends.

A small memorial service will be held in his honor at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 18. This will be followed by a burial service at the DFW National Cemetery at 11:15 a.m.

There will be a live stream of the Memorial Service. Please contact Christa or Jayne’s Memorial for more information.

Allen, TX - Retired Brigadier General Frank A. Partlow Jr: husband, dad, grandpa, friend, army officer, entrepreneur, and author died peacefully on Friday, November 20 in Allen, Texas at the age of 82.

Frank is survived by the love of his life: his wife of 60 years, Kay Partlow of Texas; his daughters: Michele Caruso of New Jersey and Tamara Sakuda of Texas; his sons in law: Jim Caruso of New Jersey and Kent Sakuda of Texas; his brother: Jerry Partlow of California; his sister and brother in law, Mada and Jim Henderson of North Carolina; his grandchildren: Chelsie and James Caruso of New Jersey and Emily Zoscak and Cody Sakuda of Texas; his nieces: Jennifer Ruiz of Germany, Katie Nygren of North Carolina, and Jennifer Hartsook Howell of Ohio; and his nephew: David Hartsook of Ohio.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Nina Partlow of California and his sister, Rosa Hartsook of Ohio.

Frank was born on September 1 in San Francisco, California to Nina and Frank Partlow. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY with a BS in Engineering in June of 1960 where he was known for his love of baseball and pitched for the Army West Point baseball team. He was then commissioned to serve in the United States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. Frank married Kay Sunderman, his high school sweetheart, at Ft. Benning, GA in November of 1960. He met Kay when she was a sophomore in high school. He often said, "It may not have been love at first sight, but whatever it was, it has lasted over 60 years." Frank then began his 30-year career serving in the United States Army. As a decorated veteran, his career highlights included stints at West Point as an assistant professor and baseball coach; tours of duty in Vietnam and Cambodia; an assignment as General Ed Rowny's executive officer in Brussels, command posts at Fort Lewis, WA and Ft. Leonardwood, Mo; Chief of Staff Multinational Force and Observers, Sinai, Egypt; and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Representative to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty process where he worked under the direction of General Colin Powell. His military career also included earning his MA in European Studies from Stanford and being a Senior Fellow at Harvard University.

Not one to sit still for very long, Frank then went on to a second career by starting the consulting firm Northern Nevada Network. His work focused on providing information about state and local government for local businesses to support growth in his beloved Reno, NV where he and Kay chose to retire. However, Frank was always dedicated to serving his country, so in 2002, when he was asked to lead the strategic turnaround of the Government Printing Office as its Chief of Staff, he readily accepted. On June 4, 2004, the United States House of Representatives formally recognized Frank's contributions with an official proclamation of his service. Frank was also an adjunct professor at University of Nevada, newspaper columnist, and the author of 5 books. In addition, Frank devoted time in Reno to volunteering in school literacy programs.

Outside of work, Frank was dedicated to his wife and family. Holidays and vacations were important ways for him to connect with his loved ones. He always made time for his 4 grandchildren even dedicating a book to them. In addition, when reflecting on his life and career, Frank commented, "intolerance is the flip side of moral courage and folks can respect your leadership without always liking the way you exercise it." He will be remembered as someone who was "Frank by name and by nature."

His family plans to lovingly honor and celebrate Frank's life when a service can be safely scheduled in 2021.

Donations honoring Frank's life can be sent to the United Service Organization, USO. (https://www.uso.org/) The USO works to strengthen military service members by keeping them connected to family throughout their service to our country.

July 17, 1932 - September 24, 2020 Sharon Leigh Clark, PhD, 88, passed away at home on Thursday September 24, 2020 with her loving husband of 46 years, Glenn Gruber, at her side. Sharon was born in Brooklyn to Mary Craig of Presque Isle, Maine and William Clark of NYC. Sharon graduated from Winslow (Maine) HS in 1949 and earned her BA in Physical Education at the University of Maine. At Maine she played the trombone in the marching band and was a cheerleader. In 1953 she was a runner-up in the Miss Maine beauty pageant. From 1959 to 1963 Sharon taught for the Department of Defense Overseas Schools in Germany, France and Japan. She earned a Masters in Psychology from Springfield College and went on to teach Dance in the Physical Education Department at Trenton State College from 1966 to 1972 where she met her future husband, Glenn Gruber, who was a student at TSC. Sharon completed her PhD in Dance Anthropology at NYU, then became Chair of the Dance Department at George Washington University. In 1976 Sharon and Glenn relocated to Southern California. In 1979 Sharon became a contestant on the Game Show, "Whew". She won $25,680 in 22 minutes, the equivalent to $200,000 today! Sharon then formed her company, Sharon Clark Associates Inc., and secured contracts with the MetroRail project, the Army Corps of Engineers and a Small Business Innovation Research contract with the US Navy. She was a member of the Pasadena Housing Mediation Board, and chaired the Tri-Cities Transportation Commission. She was a member of Women at Work, National Association of Women Business Owners and Daughters of the American Revolution (William Bradford, the first Governor of the Plymouth Colony is a relative). As a participant in the annual Do Dah Parade, Sharon was the leader of the group, "Polyanna, the Polyester Princess of the Polyester People of Pasadena". Despite their 17 year age difference Sharon and Glenn had a burning passion between them, gentle and complete caring and a deep, deep love that led to a fantastic journey and an extraordinary life together.

Ocean Pines - Carolyn "Carol" Hartye Dorman was born in the Bronx, NY to parents Col. Robert and Helen Hartye (US Army Retired) on June 16, 1945. She died peacefully on April 20, 2020 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake.

As a proud Army brat, Carol and her family were stationed in Japan, VA, PA, NY and France. She attended Orleans American High School, where she met the love of her life, Charlie "Chuck" Dorman. He was one of those GI's your Mama told you to stay away from, ha-ha. Upon returning to the states, she and Charlie were married on Feb. 14, 1964 in Catonsville MD. They lived there for 23 years. Carol worked at Baltimore Federal Savings & Loan in Baltimore City.In 1986, Charlie was transferred to the Naval Facility at Wallops Island as Director of Public Works and they moved to Ocean Pines.

Carol's favorite past times were reading and singing with the Pine Tones Chorus. She joined that group in 1986 and considered the members her extended family. She particularly enjoyed singing at the nursing homes, which was part of the Pine Tones' commitment. Carol was currently a member of the Rotary Club of Snow Hill, the Worcester County Arts Council, OC/Berlin Optimist Club and Furnace Town Museum. She was also a past-president of the Ocean Pines Woman's Club, Ocean City/ Berlin Optimis Club, Gamma Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and the Worcester County Arts Council. She was currently serving as Vice President of the Ocean City/ Berlin Optimist Club.

She is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 56 years, Charlie; her sister and her husband, Connie and Dean Merrell of Minnesota, her sister-in-law Lisa Hartye of Puerto Vallarta, MX; her sister-in-law Maxine Brisbane of Ocean Pines, MD; and her wonderful nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Bob and Helen Hartye; her brothers, Bob Jr. and Michael; her in-laws, Charles and Helen Dorman; and nephew, Steven Hocheder.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Snow Hill Rotary Club Scholarship Fund. PO Box 1, Snow Hill, MD 21863 and/or the Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club Scholarship Fund. PO Box 1403, Ocean Pines, MD 21811.

Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. To send condolences to the family please visit www.hollowayfh.com.

 James Patrick Haffey (Pat) Green, 78, of Roanoke, Va., died on Thursday, October 4, 2018. He suffered from, yet bravely challenged and endured, a degenerative neurological disease, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Born in Fredericksburg, Va., Pat was the son of the late Duff Green Jr. and Martha Haffey Green. His brother, Duff Green III, also predeceased him. Surviving Pat are his wife of 24 years, Mary Newsom Field Green; and two stepdaughters, Martha Field Parrott (John Henry Parrott Jr.) of Roanoke, Va., and Susanna Field Bingley of Blacksburg, Va. Other survivors include five stepgrandchildren, John Henry Parrott III, Elizabeth Trout Parrott, William Buckner Parrott, James Wiatt Bingley, and Jett Thomas Bingley. Also, Pat's sister, Martha Fielding Green of Richmond, Va.; sister-in-law, Madi Magner Green of Alexandria, Va.; brother-in-law, John Franklyn Newsom III (Fern D. Newsom) of Richmond, Va.; and niece, Laura von Schilling of Boston, Mass., survive him. Pat graduated from Virginia Tech in 1969. He worked at Pilot Life Insurance Company and Caldwell-Sites Company in Blacksburg and Roanoke for several years after graduation. Pat then went on to co-found Green & Associates in Roanoke and worked there for 25 years until its sale in 2001. He took great pleasure in support of his university, the Moss Arts Center, and school football and basketball teams. Pat was active in the Hokie Club for many years and was a Golden Hokie and a member of the Legacy Society. He made a number of lifelong friends through his fraternity, Pi Kappa. Pat retired as a lieutenant colonel with over 25 years of service in the United States Army, the U.S. Army Reserves, and the Virginia Army National Guard. He served in the Vietnam War. Pat was active in a number of organizations that support the active and retired military. These include the local chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, the VFW, and the American Legion among others. For his work with the MOAA-Virginia Leadership team in 2006 – 2007, the Virginia General Assembly recognized Pat with an award presented by the Governor. The Rotary Club of Roanoke Valley was very important to Pat. He enjoyed the friendships he there through 30 years of membership. Pat enthusiastically participated in their many activities from attending a district conference to picking up trash along side of their adopted roadway. He served the club as president in the early years and later led a group exchange trip to Bangladesh. Pat was a Paul Harris Fellow who tried to live his life according to the Rotary motto of, "service above self," as much as possible. Pat served a term as president of the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). In 1997 he was recognized for his service as a fellow of the Thomas C. Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. Pat was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. There he was on a Sunday usher team and volunteered with the interfaith hospitality program regularly. He was proud to have completed the four-year Education For Ministry (EFM) course offered by the School of Theology at The University of the South. Pat especially loved to attend Church School classes and services. The family wishes to thank the staff of South Roanoke Nursing Home who were amazing and kind in their care of Pat throughout his illness. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Roanoke, Va. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to St. John's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 257, Roanoke, VA 24002 or to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.oakeys.com.

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Dr. Jane Williams-Hogan, 75, Professor and Scholar

Dr. Jane Williams-Hogan, Professor of Sociology at Bryn Athyn College, and the leading international scholar of the life and influence of 18^th century scientist and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg, passed away on Sunday February 11^th of cancer.

Jane Williams-Hogan was born Jane Kintner in Abington, PA on October 26^th 1942, the daughter of Lt. Colonel William R. Kintner and Xandree Hyatt Kintner. When she was born her father was serving in WWII, and she did not meet him until she was 2 years old. Their family moved almost every year with Colonel Kintner’s postings, living for a time in Virginia, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and Orleans, France.

Dr. Williams-Hogan attended University of Pennsylvania for all of her degrees, graduating in 1964 with a BA in English and in 1969 with a Master’s Degree in Human Relations. She was awarded a PhD in Sociology in 1985 for her dissertation: A New Church in a Disenchanted World: A Study of the Formation and Development of the General Conference of the New Church in Great Britain. This work began her long career of distinguished scholarship in religious studies and sociology of religion.

She was hired as an instructor at the Bryn Athyn College in 1975, and was named a professor there in 2003. She held the Paul Carpenter Chair of History of Religions at that college from 1997-2011. She established the Master’s Program in Religious Studies at the Bryn Athyn College, and served as the advisor and then director of that program for many years. In addition she held many key administrative roles at Bryn Athyn College, always working to expand the reach and vision of the school. Most importantly, she taught generations of students at the college, and was well-loved as a teacher and a mentor.

In 1988 she chaired the landmark “SS88” Swedenborg Symposium in Bryn Athyn, PA, the first major international symposium focused on the influence of Emanuel Swedenborg on 19^th and 20^th century thought. She brought together scholars who discussed the impact Swedenborg had on artists and thinkers such as William Blake, Immanuel Kant, Henry James, Sr., George Innes and many others. Jane edited the proceedings of this conference, which were published in 1998 in the volume Swedenborg and His Influence.

These connections led to the establishment of a Swedenborg Seminar at the American Academy of Religion annual conference from 1993-1997, which Dr. Williams-Hogan chaired. She became an in-demand presenter at conferences and symposiums, and authored the entries on Emanuel Swedenborg in the Encyclopedia of Religion, Religions of the World: a Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices, and several other publications. She became an important voice in CESNUR, the Center for Studies on New Religions, presenting papers at the annual conferences and chairing conferences and panels for them.

She continued to work at a furious pace to the end of her life, and last June, 9 months after her diagnosis with cancer, she chaired the very successful “Swedenborg and the Arts” conference at Bryn Athyn College. This conference brought together 40 scholars from around the world to discuss Swedenborg’s influence on painting, poetry, architecture and literature.

Jane was married to Michael Hogan for 35 years, and had 6 children. Her son Daniel predeceased her in 1998. She is survived by her husband Michael; her sisters Kay and Gail and brother Carl; her children Kira, Michael, Jacob, Berith and Joshua; and 15 grandchildren.

Her influence on the community of scholars of religious studies, on her students and community, and on her family is immense. She will be dearly missed.

Roland Bruce "Andy" Anderson

Andy Anderson died on October 29th. He was born in 1946 in Washington DC to his mother Gene Cox Anderson and father Major General Roland Bennett Anderson. Andy spent time as a child in France, Switzerland, and Peru. He graduated from Rock Island High School in Rock Island, IL in 1964. He proudly and bravely served his Country as an Army helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War where he earned a Purple Heart. He attended Purdue University in Lafayette, IN where he resided for over 20 years as a mechanical engineer. He moved to DeLand, FL in 1995 where he stayed until his passing. He is survived by his Sisters, Gene Anderson of Naples, FL, Joan Andreson of St. Louis, MO, his sons Stuart Anderson of St. Joseph, MO, and Michael Anderson of Indianapolis, IN. He will be interred in Camilla, GA with his parents.

Published in the Journal & Courier on Nov. 3, 2016

            Howard Eugene Miller, age 71, writer, artist, and photographer, passed away at his Huntsville home on Columbus Day. He is survived by his wife, Carol Bishop Miller, a brother, Jimmy, and a dog, Charlie. 

                A native of Columbus, Georgia, he was predeceased by his parents, James C. and Bertha J. Miller, of Huntsville, known by many as Uncle Gib and Aunt Bertha. 

                A 1965 graduate of the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia, he was inspired by the late Dean John E. Drewry to pursue a career in communications. He also attended the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida. 

                His career included stays at eight newspapers and two television stations including stops in Augusta, Georgia; Jacksonville, Florida; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Anniston, Alabama; Tullahoma, Tennessee; and in Arizona. He worked as a photographer, reporter, editorial cartoonist, staff writer, columnist, and editor. He retired while covering the arts scene for the Huntsville Times. 

                He also served in both the Army and Air Force Reserve Units. 

                Funeral services will be on Friday October 16, 2015 at 11 am in the chapel of Spry Funeral Home of Huntsville with David Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday October 15th from 5pm until 8pm at the funeral home.

Donald Richard “Rick” Bloyer, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2018. He was a world traveler, carpenter, amateur engineer, artist, model-builder, and computer scientist. He was endlessly curious and passionate about learning, whether it was how to build a computer or paint a landscape. He is survived by his wife Janeen, children Rick (Summer), Chris (Tiffany), and Jerusha (Brian); grandchildren Bailee, Makayla, August Joe, Dakota Lynn, Zach, Alex, Sam, Evie, and Max. Rick was born on March 9, 1947 in Jamestown, North Dakota and attended Orleans American High School in Orleans, France and the University of Maryland, Munich. He graduated from OCS at Fort Sill and was honorably discharged from the Army as a Captain in 1971. He was a passionate advocate for veterans’ rights. Please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project or your favorite charitable foundation.

Amanda DeWitt Engberg, née Mulliken, 69, of Washington Island and Appleton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was surrounded by her family. 

Amanda is survived by her children Lillie (Tony) Conrad, Edrik (Alyssa) Engberg, and William (Ava) Engberg; her grandchildren Henry and Ana; her fur babies; and many dear family members and friends. Amanda was preceded in death by her parents, Emily and David Mulliken. 

Amanda had a great life raising her family and working as an artist and silversmith. Her childhood years were spent living in a variety of places ranging from Washington, DC to California, France to Japan, and finally moving back to her family's hometown of Champaign, Illinois to finish high school and attend college. She found her true home, however, in Door County where she lived until this past fall. She owned and operated DeWitt Jewelry for more than 40 years, through which she was well known for her highly artistic silver bracelets, earrings and pendants, all of which were one-of-a-kind creations she hammered herself. Amanda always found serenity in being outdoors and remained very active throughout her life. Her humor, wit, and character will be missed by the many friends and acquaintances she made over her lifetime, and will especially be missed by her loving children.

A memorial service will be held at a future date. We look forward to sharing stories and celebrating her life with you!

My mother married Gerald E. Myers, an Aerospace Engineer originally from Ohio. They lived and travelled throughout Asia, hosting parties, playing bridge, and enjoying each other and their surroundings. Bruce Myers was born in 1971 and Jessica Myers was born in 1975, and life became a little more domestic. Eventually, we moved to the United States in 1978 because my parents wanted to provide more stability for us, than moving every time my father had a new assignment in a different part of the world. My father continued to work overseas, coming home as often as possible, leaving my mother to spend most of her time on her own, raising children and running a household. When we first arrived in the U.S., we moved to California, then to New Jersey, then to New York. Over this time, my mother continued her passion for reading and developed an intense love of professional sports: football, basketball, baseball, tennis. My mom would keep statistics on all of the sports and the teams and their players, every weekend filling her notebooks with numbers and facts. However, as my brother and I grew older and more independent, she was able to pursue more of her interests so my mother joined a bridge club. She became so advanced, that she began attending bridge tournaments throughout NY, and was quite successful.  If mom wasn’t watching sports or playing bridge then it must have been summer because then she could sunbathe in the hot sun! She loved to relax in the heat of the sun! 

In the summer of 1990 we moved to San Antonio, and my brother went to Marquette University to study law. Her whole life, my mother said she wished she could get paid to be around books. Since I was high school aged, Mom was content to rejoin the workforce. She applied to be a Librarian at Trinity University, and got the job! She finally had her dream job, she found some friends to start playing bridge with, and my mother was able to rediscover herself, after devoting so much time to her family.  

As life’s paths changed directions so did my parent’s paths -they divorced in 1993. The next year, I was in college, and I moved to Ohio to care for my ailing father. Within weeks of my arrival, my father passed away from cancer. My mother stayed in Texas and remarried a year later in 1995, to a man named Timothy Roseland. They spent the remainder of their lives in San Antonio, very much in love.  

My mother was having a blast! She lived near her parents in the warmth of the Texas sun, she was getting paid to be with her books, in love, and enjoying another stage of life. However, her enjoyment didn’t last long enough. My mother fell sick, and passed away from cancer in 1999, just weeks before my wedding. If she were alive today, my mom could enjoy her three grandchildren: my daughter Sydney, now 15 years old, my son Robert now 13 years old, and the latest addition: Bruce’s daughter born in winter of 2017, and her name is Phoebe Thomas Martine.

My mother was very gentle, sweet, and accepting of everyone, almost to a flaw. She didn’t try to impose her beliefs on others, nor did she discourage anyone from believing in what was true to them. That is of course, unless the game was on and someone was rooting for the other team….     J

Dorothy May (Manley) Porter of Lexington, Mississippi passed away on July 3, 2017. She was born January 25, 1924 in Leicester, England to Arthur and Rebecca Manley.  She married Alfred Allen Porter, Jr. on March 31, 1945. Mrs. Porter traveled to The United States of America in February of 1946, aboard the Queen Mary, the first ship bringing servicemen home from WWII. She landed in New York and then traveled by train to Gulfport, Mississippi.

   She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Allen, her brother Walter Manley, her sister Kathleen, a daughter Aileen Koch, and stepdaughters, Allene Swofford and Sarah Anderson.

    She is survived by daughters, Gloria Mitton of Gulfport, Mississippi and Kathleen Mayo of Lexington, Mississippi, and stepdaughter, Alice Crego of Pearland, Texas.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00a.m.on July 6, 2017 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lexington, MS. Father Paul Yerger of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Clinton, MS will be officiating. Visitation will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow the funeral at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Dorothy Ann SchmiedelerJune 20, 1931 - April 23, 2017
Dorothy Ann Schmiedeler, 85, of Salina, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017. As the youngest child of John B. and Anna (Greif) Schmiedeler, she was born June 20, 1931, in Tipton.

After graduating from Tipton High School in 1949, Dolly, as she was known, attended Marymount College in Salina, majoring in English and graduating in 1953.

Dorothy began her teaching career in 1953 at Junction City High School, then at Keating Jr. High in Pueblo, Colo. In 1958 she moved to Orleans, France, to teach English to Army dependents at Orleans American High School. In 1962, Dorothy moved to Montgomery County, Md., and taught at Northwood High School in Silver Springs and later at Thomas S. Wooton High School in Rockville for 22 years before retiring in 1992. Dorothy was a member of the Church of the Holy Flower and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian, The Phillips Collection, and the National Museum of the Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. In 2013, Dorothy moved to Salina.

Survivors include numerous nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, Francis and John Schmiedeler; and sisters, Leona Leeding and Helena Perry.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with Fr. John Wolesky as celebrant. Internment will be in St. Boniface Cemetery, Tipton.

Memorials may be made to Tipton Christian School and are in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401.

Lt Col David F. Mulliken (USA, ret), father of Hugh ('62) and Amanda ('66):

David F. Mulliken peacefully passed away on January 20, 2017, one day shy of his 98th birthday. David was born in Champaign, Illinois to Albert and Grace Pearl Mulliken. He attended University High School in Urbana and graduated from the University of Illinois. His education at the University of Illinois was interrupted when he was drafted into the army during his junior year. David had been taking ROTC at the school, and because of this was drafted to serve in Panama, along the canal, moving ordinance with donkeys over the rough terrain. He was given this assignment because he played polo at the U of I and was able to ride horses, hopefully donkeys too.   He spent time in Belgium and Germany two weeks after D-Day, returning after the war was declared over and won by the Allied Forces. David and his two brothers, Albert and Wallace were also in the Army during World War II, and the family was fortunate to have all three brothers survive. David continued with his service in the Army, serving in Korea, Japan, Washington D. C., France, and Chambersburg, Pa. He retired after 22 years. He had a second career at the University of Illinois in the Civil Engineering Department. Upon retirement from the U. of I., David took up watch and clock repair, studying at Parkland College in Champaign. After mastering all the classes at the school, he took a 6 month workshop in Neufchatel, Switzerland with other master watch makers. David was an avid swimmer, and gained great respect in the Master Swim program. He also liked to build boats, one of which was built in the living room of the family house in Washington D. C.

Before David left for Panama, he married his high school sweetheart, Emily L. Ruth from Urbana. Emily passed away in 1988. He is survived by his son Hugh & Alicia (Wilson) Mulliken, daughter Amanda (De Witt) Mulliken, three granddaughters, two grandsons, and three great grandchildren.

David had a wonderful life doing what he liked without hurting others. He had few demands in terms of material wealth and truly mastered the art of zen without know what zen is. A man of few demands he excelled in many things during his life, enjoying every minute to its fullest.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday February 18, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the "The Meadows " Gathering Room at Scandia Village in Sister Bay, WI.

July 16, 1946-April 14, 2016 Joe Hinesley, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away suddenly while in Portland, Oregon. Joe was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Lena Grace and Joseph Hinesley. He was a career elementary school teacher and retired in 2001. Joe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Eve; daughter Cristin (Patrick); son Jacot (Michelle); grandsons Aubrey, Jamie, and Aidan; sister Norma Laughmiller; sister-in-law Mary Claire Sefton; brothers-in-law Michael (Nicole)Sefton and Joe (Susan)Sefton; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joe's name to The Nature Conservancy.

Libby Ann Fairchild entered heavenly paradise on April 19^th, 2016.  As her sister, I will share some of her life events.Libby Ann Fairchild nee’ Graves was born January 13, 1949 in Claremore, Oklahoma at the Franklin hospital. Her proud parents were T. Jack and Norma Catherwood Graves.  Libby lived on 9^th street with her mother while her father was stationed in the US Army in Linz, Austria.  When Libby was about 9 months old, she and her mother were able to join her father in Linz. Living in a foreign country with a baby was a challenge for her parents but it was an adventure.  Upon returning to Claremore, I was born.  Libby, Mom, and I and lived in the Bell Apartments across from the Claremore city library while our father was stationed in Korea. As a military family, we enjoyed traveling and living abroad. We moved around about every 3 years residing in Orleans, France, Washington DC, Aberdeen, Maryland, Falls Church, Virginia, Indianapolis, Indiana, San Antonia, Texas, to name just a few. As a family, we made many friends and had the opportunity to visit many countries.  For Libby and I as teenagers, it was difficult at times, leaving friends, and moving so often, and not establishing permanent roots. 

Libby graduated from Aberdeen High School, Aberdeen, Maryland in 1967.   After graduation, she attended Oklahoma State University.  While on summer vacation in Claremore, Libby met and married Ronald Wallis.  Ron was finishing up Pharmacy school so they moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma.  Ron decided to pursue another career in Veterinary medicine so they moved to Stillwater where Libby worked as a legal secretary.  Libby and Ron were blessed with a baby boy, Clinton Graves Wallis.  They divorced in 1972.  She returned to Tulsa and worked as a legal secretary where she eventually met Michael Fairchild who was a law student at the University of Tulsa. Upon Michael’s graduation, Libby and Michael were married.  They established their homes in two of Tulsa’s historic neighborhoods. Eventually, they were blessed with two children, Edward and Miranda.   

Libby began her 35-year career at CITGO Petroleum soon after her marriage to Michael. Libby and Michael were later divorced yet remained friends and co-parents.  The last few years of her career with CITGO was spent in Katy, Texas. She retired in 2011. 

Libby returned to Claremore upon retirement and found a home in Bixby, Oklahoma.  She referred to it as her dream home.  She lived in the same neighborhood as Steve and I.  She said that was her favorite part of living in that addition, the close proximity to us, and the amazing view of sunrises from her patio.  Libby loved her home, decorating it in French décor reminiscent of things from our years living in France. She also had a green thumb and grew fantastic flowers.  

Libby, Steve and I were pals, shopping together, eating out together, and making plans to visit museums, new towns, antique shops, and just hanging out.   We planned to revisit San Diego, see Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, and see the Ocean again. 

Despite the challenges that Libby faced from her Cancer, she was not bitter. She remained positive and hopeful until the end.  She referred to her plight as the circle of life.

We will grieve and mourn for our beloved sister, mother, grandmother and friend.  She was beautiful, kind and compassionate.  She loved gardening, antiques, cooking, tiny houses, collecting art and pottery, airstreams and Pinterest.  She loved her children and grandchildren, and adored her French bulldogs Daisy and Lily, who were great companions. 

Libby was preceded in death by her parents.  She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Miranda and Bebe Joy Fairchild, Matt Anderson, Edward Fairchild, Clinton, Kaisa, Ian, Camden, Elle, and Thatcher Wallis, sister and brother in law Janice and Steven Bennett, nephews and nieces Jason, Tiffany, Jacob, and Avery Bennett, Jared, Stephanie, Kamryn, Dylan, and Max Bennett, Aaron Bennett, Rachel and Braden Delaney, brother Billy Jack Graves, and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, and friends. 

Lastly, remember Libby with this beautiful Native American Prayer: 

I give you this one thought to keep-
I am with you still, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle rain.
When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft star that shines at night,
Do not think of me as gone, I am with you still in each new dawn.    

Author unknown 

God bless all who had the honor of knowing Libby Ann Fairchild.
She will be sorely missed.

PETER VAN CLEVE(1951 - 2016)

Peter Van Cleve, 64, of Overland Park, KS, passed away on May 27, 2016, after a long illness. Born October 12, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Ruth Mary Shaughnessy and Joseph C. Van Cleve Jr. (Col., Ret.), Peter spent his formative years traveling to such places as Puerto Rico and Orleans, France. He graduated from Parkway Central HS in St. Louis, MO, and from the University of Missouri in 1976. He was a member of SAE Fraternity. He worked in the commodities market for the majority of his career, was the President of TW Energy for more than a decade, and retired in 2012. Peter is survived by son, Cliff Van Cleve and Lee E. Tucker, a longtime devoted "second son" to Peter; his brothers, Joe III of Alexandria, Va.; David of Strasburg, Pa., and Cris of Smyrna, Ga.; his nephew, Joseph IV, and nieces, Jennifer and Melissa. Peter's last wishes were to be cremated and to have held a Celebration of Life. Services are scheduled for June 25, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in KC. All of Peter's SAE brothers and his long list of other lifelong friends are invited to reminisce over the colorful character that was Peter and whose sense of humor was renowned. In lieu of flowers, donations to a (TBD) Charity are most welcome. 

Diane (Ruff) Doherty, of Weymouth, died February 6, 2016.  Diane always enjoyed going shopping.  The cornerstone of her life was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.  Beloved wife of Joseph M. Doherty.  Loving mother of Theresa Doherty of Weymouth, Michael Doherty and his wife Peggy of Hanson, Joseph and his wife Tammy, of Weymouth, and Steven Doherty and his wife Heather, of Plymouth.  Sister of the late Steven Ruff.  Cherished Grammy to Andre, Michael, Abby, Robert, James, Caroline, Matthew, Laurel, and Mac.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited  Diane's funeral Mass on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 9:30am at Saint Albert the Great Church, 1130 Weymouth and also to the Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, February 14, 2016 from 1-5pm at the Weymouth Elks Hall, 1197 Washington Street, Weymouth.  Arrangements by the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, Weymouth.  See http://www.keohane.com/ for directions online condolences.

In Memory of

Angel Manuel Jimenez

December 23, 1942 - December 22, 2015

Obituary

JIMENEZ, Angel Manuel, of Centerville passed away December 22, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. He was 72. Angel ended his battle with Alzheimer's peacefully with family at his side. Angel was born to Justina and Angel Jimenez Sr. on December 23, 1942 in Manatee, Puerto Rico. Growing up, Angel traveled the world with his military father. He went to high school in Orleans, France where he ran track and played other sports. He loved baseball, and played softball well into his 50's. Angel spent over 20 years in the Air Force and retired with honor. He is also retired from Civil Service after 25 years. Angel was always known as being the life of the party. Everyone knew he was in the room because of his boisterous presence, amazing sense of humor, and distinguished laugh. Angel is preceded in death by his parents, Justina and Angel Sr; as well as his brother, Edgar. He is survived by his wife, Melissa; his children, Angel (Julie) Maria (Armando Sr.), Amy (Stu), Anthony (Lauren) and Andrew (Laura). He was a brother to Luis and Norma. Angel was also a grandfather to Emma, Abby, Savanah, Armando Jr., Joseph, Adam, Annalicia, Felicity, Chris, and Jesse. A visitation will take place from 6-8pm on December 28, 2015 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BELMONT CHAPEL. Funeral services will be held at 12pm on December 29, 2015 at the funeral home followed by burial at Woodland Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.

Bunny was a gentle spirit with a heart as big as the mountains she loved. She died suddenly and unexpectedly while on vacation in the Mediterranean, on the island of Crete in Greece. She will be missed by many people whose lives she touched over the years. She leaves behind a family that loved her very much: Mick, her husband and best friend of nearly 47 years; Don, their eldest; Eric, their second, his wife, Stephanie and their three boys, Stephen - 15, Kenton - 12, and Camden - 10; Diana, their eldest daughter, and her daughter Sage - 10; and Kate, their youngest, her husband, Matthieu, and their two children, Mara - 10, and Kai - 8.

The great love of her life was the senior population and she worked with that group of people in every place where she worked and prayed. She was a leader in the Active Older Adult program both locally and nationally during her 20+ years with the YMCA. She started a senior camping experience at the YMCA of the Rockies in Granby, CO and dedicated it to her mother. She worked with the senior program at the city of Lakewood for a brief period and then devoted herself to the same population for several years with the city of Aurora at the Aurora Senior Center. She was in charge of a dynamic and wonderful program for seniors at her church, St. John's Episcopal Cathedral in Denver. She will be missed by all who met her and worked with her in all of these capacities, as well as all those with whom she worked or played.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to either St. John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington Street, Denver, CO 80203, in her name, or to her favorite charity, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Colorado, 5353 W. Dartmouth Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80227, also in her name.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 11, at St. John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., Denver, CO. Interment wil be at the church in All Souls Walk immediately following Mass. A memorial reception will follow in Dagwell Hall at the church after the services conclude.

HELEN R. RODGERS an Army wife, associate in the silver buyer's office at Woodward and Lothrop, Red Cross aide, and White House volunteer, died April 4, 2015 at Goodwin House in Alexandria, VA. She was a longtime resident of Alexandria and Arlington and maintained a second home in Lilly, Pennsylvania. Born Helen Bosko in Gallitzin, PA, to Mary Sabados and Paul Bosko, she married the late Col. Thomas R. Rodgers during World War II and traveled with him to numerous overseas and stateside posts throughout his Army career. She lived in Frankfurt, Germany, Orleans, France, Yokohama, Japan and Korat, Thailand. In her retirement, she continued to travel extensively overseas. She attended college in California, and pursued her interest in Asian culture graduating from the Benedictine School of Chinese Cooking in Tokyo and the Kofu School of Ikebana Floral Design, also in Tokyo. She and her husband settled in Northern Virginia in 1966, where they had also living during his Army career. She began her career at Woodward and Lothrop's Alexandria store, moving to the silver buyer's office at Woodie's flagship F. Street store downtown, where she retired after 20 years. She was a long-time volunteer for the Red Cross overseas. For many years she awarded scholarships to aspiring nurses and helped fund training for first responders in her hometown. She was a volunteer in the White House Correspondence Office during the administrations of President Ronald Reagan and George W. H. Bush. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Rodgers and her four brothers. She is survived by her two daughters, Cathy Rodgers and Tricia Rodgers, both of Alexandria, VA. A memorial service will be held at Goodwin House Alexandria on Sunday, April 26, at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel. Valet parking will be available. Services at Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later date.

David Leigh DePauw, 67, a three-year resident of Sierra Vista, Ariz., passed away on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014 in his home.

David was born Nov. 15, 1947, in Japan to Lt.Col. Wilbur and Virginia DePauw.  

As the son of an Army officer, David spent his childhood in the U.S. and overseas. Enjoying places such as Orleans, France, Boston and Fort Huachuca. He was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Explorer Scout and never lost his sense of adventure or his love of the outdoors.

Phyllis KIng passed away peacefully at 5:05 this evening, with her daughter, son in law, and granddaughter at her side, after a fast and aggressive lymphoma diagnosis 6 weeks ago. She leaves behind a legacy of love in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and will be forever missed.

It is with sad news that I need to let you know that our sister, Janice passed away on 1/12/15 at 8:50 pm.  She fought a courageous battle with cancer … and ultimately surrendered pain free … and is now with our Lord.  

We know she’s without pain now … and that makes her passing easier. 

Take care,  Steve Chiocca
Class of ‘67

Bill writes: I'm still in shock, but Sue passed away this past Monday after a short (2 day) illness, She really enjoyed all the OHS folks & reunions, particularly the Alaska cruise. We had 30 wonderful years together & it's going to take me awhile to get over this. I had the memorial celebration this morning at West Houston Church of Christ.

Blanca resident Judith Jean Roybal, 68, passed away August 5, 2013 at the Penrose St. Francis Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Judith was born on September 11, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph E. Grosswiler and Margaret C. Woods Grosswiler. She was united in marriage to Orlando Roybal on October 1, 1966. Judith was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who enjoyed fine arts, stained glass, painting, being in the outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband Orlando Roybal of Blanca, CO; daughters Karen (Gene) Sanchez of Colorado Springs, CO; Kelly Roybal Sanchez of Lakewood, CO; son Donald (Bonnie) Roybal of Pueblo, CO; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sisters Peggy (Ray Cummings) Grosswiler of Tacoma Park, MD; Joy Orevik of Portland , OR; brother Edward R. Grosswiler of Portland, OR. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Margret Grosswiler.

A Vigil Service with Recitation of the Rosary was held on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alamosa. A Memorial Mass was held on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM also at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa.

Hi Dave, Shirley (Williams) Butler here. I think you're aware that Jumi Butler was so sick that in the end he wasn't able to attend the Florida reunion. He almost made it but the drs put the kibosh on it one week before he was to go. 

After that Jumi was in and out of the hospital about five times. We had to take him in on Christmas afternoon and his system just couldn't take any more. He finally let go at 12:55a.m. on the 27th of December - - the next day he would have been 64! I think it's just setting in. We were kind of expecting it but when it came it was so fast!! Thank heavens for that for him, but I'm finding it a little hard to breathe right now. 

The copy of the obituary is below. Could you just post it and put out a notice so that people can read it? 

Thanks Dave - I wanted him to go to that reunion so badly! I think it would have given him an infusion of energy! 

Shirl 
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Jumi Butler left this life for his next in the early morning hrs of December 27, 2012, one day before his 64^th birthday. His passions included photography, auto racing, particularly Formula 1, and wine - - especially the great ones from Paso Robles ~ ~ the study of it, the procurement of it and last but not least, the enjoyment of it! And he loved Paso Robles, to where he and his wife Shirley moved in January of 1999. 

Although his earlier career had been in international transportation, the last 15 years had been in the computer industry and a job he loved in San Jose, to which he commuted weekly. He loved his job, the company and the people with whom he worked, but commented frequently that ‘too many things happened in Paso Robles Monday thru Friday’ that he missed.  

Jumi was a proud, good man with a gigantic heart, fiercely loyal to family and friends. In the end it took a three-year illness to finally stop that heart. 

He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 37 years, his mother Rebecca of Fullerton, California, his uncle John Costarella of Paso Robles, cousin Johnny Costarella and wife Wendy of Atascadero and nephew and niece, Shawn and Peggy Crumpler in Alabama. The remainder of the family, including his uncle Richard Butler, are too numerous to mention. 

He is predeceased by his father, Bert Byron (Jack) Butler. 

A memorial gathering is being planned for January19.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions could be made to Hospice Partners of the Central Coast. 

Clark Richard Grundler, aged 68, died at his home in Durham on December 18, 2012. 

He was born March 26, 1944 in Springfield, Illinois and was preceded in death by his parents, Genevieve and Richard Grundler, his sister, Linda Grundler, and his twin brother, Mark Grundler. 

Clark is survived by his children, Megan Barclay-Grundler and Curtis Barclay-Grundler, his step-daughter, Andrea Kittelson and his five grandchildren Jacques, William and Andrew Barclay-Grundler and Ken and Arcadia Kittelson. 

Clark graduated from Penn State University in 1966 with a degree in Theater Management and was in the Army Medical Service Corps from 1966 through 1971. 

Over the years, Clark continued his interest in and support of theater arts, directing and performing in many productions.

Clark moved to Durham in 2008 and has been an active member of the St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, where he was loved by all. 

Our dad will be dearly missed. 

His memorial service will be officiated by Michael Jonah Kendall and held on January 5, 2012 at 11AM at St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, 403 East Main Street, Durham 27701. 

Phone: 919-682-5708. 

Anyone interested can make a donation in Clark’s name at www.movember.com a website whose proceeds go to support men’s health issues.

September 26, 1952 - December 15, 2012

Ronalie E. “Ronni” Kelly, 60, of North Syracuse, passed away on Saturday at her home. She last worked at Brown Carbonic in Syracuse. Ronni enjoyed ceramics, sewing and arts & crafts.

This is a sad message to inform you that Dr. Craig L. Himes passed away 4 April, 2012. He so enjoyed the reunions he attended and he was proud to have been a Biology teacher at Orleans from !959-1961. Please relay this information to those who knew him. Thank you. H. Belle Himes 

Shelly Demko (Wilkinson) attended OAHS in 1961 and 1962.   She died September 3, 2008.   I didn't know Shelly when she was a student.  We met years later when the two of us worked together in the National Security Law Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC.   I mentioned that I'd graduated from high school in France, and that's how we learned that we'd both attended Orleans American High School.  I sincerely apologize to all who knew her for taking so long to determine when Shelly was a student at OAHS, but I know she really enjoyed her years there, and I believe her friends would want to learn of her passing.  (From Jeff Williams, OHS '64)

The following comments were written by her colleagues for publication in local newspapers at the time of her death. 

"Shelly Demko Wilkinson, 60, of Woodbridge, Virginia, formerly of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on September 3, 2008 in Richmond,
Virginia.

She is survived by her sister, Sandi Davenport (and husband, Bobby), her niece Lisa Berran (and husband, Brian), her nephew, Denny Groenke
(and wife, Susan) and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Michael Demko of Fort Myers, Florida and her mother Janet M. McGill of Lake Wales, Florida. 

Shelly moved to Woodbridge, Virginia, in 1968.  She worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a dedicated and highly-valued support employee for more than 20 years.  While at the Bureau she made many long-lasting friendships. She was a unique individual with a special gift for laughter.  She also loved animals and was a strong advocate for their care and well-being. Now, years later, she is still greatly missed by all who knew her in the National Security Law Division at FBI Headquarters and FBI Facility in Quantico, Virginia."

It's with shock and sadness that I pass on the news of Barb's death yesterday, June 2. She went in for a routine endoscope (am not sure of the date), suffered cardiac arrest, was revived but suffered cardiac arrest twice more. She was on life support to give time for all three children and Ralph to see her in the hospital. She never regained consciousness. The family decided to take her off life support yesterday.
 
Initial word of Barb's death went out to Pat Richards this morning but with no other information. I spoke with their daughter, Patti, this morning and she passed along information that her father, Ralph, and siblings Al and Cathleen want us to know. I've included a web address for the funeral home and a place for us to leave messages for the family. She did ask for us to please use that website as they are trying to limit the incoming phone calls. Ralph is doing as well as possible although Patti says his heart is broken; Patti, who lives in Virginia, said she would remain in Atlanta for the rest of the summer as they make plans for their dad. Ralph has not driven for some years and has health problems.
 
Patti said her mom was living life to the fullest to the very end. She'd gone out of town with a friend a couple of weekends ago, last weekend she went to a play, and she continued to play in several card groups; she did the things she loved and enjoyed every minute.  What happened last week was just totally unexpected.
 
Pat and I decided to send flowers to the funeral home to be used at the service. We will put the name of the school, etc., etc. Ralph requests that memorials be made to two charities that are listed on the funeral home site but do what ever you may wish.
 
This is certainly hard to deal with--no preparation at all. She and I had many long phone conversations over the years--about everything under the sun. I will miss her.
 
Love to all of you,
 
Nancy
 
Here's the funeral home site:   http://fischerfuneralcare.com/guestbook3.php?funeralID=203

Lt Col Elmer E Shaner, USA (Ret)

The husband of Odette Shaner, father of Robert ('67), Michelle ('68) and Jean-Pierre (deceased), U.S. Army Engineer and Senior Aviator passed away quietly in his sleep at the age of 90. He was stationed in Orleans, France from 1963 to 1965, when he retired and moved the family to St Louis, Missouri.  He served during WWII and Korea and was knighted by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands for heroic rescue actions as an Army helicopter pilot during the Holland Flood of 1953. He was placed to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, with full military honors, on 8 March 2012.