In Memoriam

Notices will be posted as they are received and will remain on the website for one year following the date of death. Please click an individual's name for the full obituary.

1930s

Marian Moyer Ford ’38, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Dec. 15, age 104. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

E. Jean Whiting Addison ’39, of Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 1. She was predeceased by siblings Herbert Whiting ’38 and Margaret Whiting Funsett ’44.

Charlotte Gallant ’39, of Delaware, OH, Jan. 18, age 104. She was predeceased by parents Blanche Walker Gallant 1906 and Ellis Gallant 1907, brother Ellis Gallant ’39, and cousins Elta Rickly Fowler ’31 and James Walker ’52. Charlotte is survived by brother Thomas Gallant ’50 and nephews Richard Gallant ’80 and Bruce Gallant ’82.

1940s

Jane Robinson ’41, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, Jan. 6, age 101. She was predeceased by husband William Robinson ’42. Jane is survived by daughter Janet Robinson Moland ’68. Jane was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Ruth Lucas Thurber ’41X, of Rocky River, OH, Jan. 21, age 103. She was predeceased by cousins Elizabeth Siller Du Ross ’35, Jane Siller Morton ’38, and Ruth Siller Rutzen ’42. Ruth is survived by daughter Ann Thurber Huffman ’70. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Mary Shaweker Crull ’42, of Montgomery, Ohio, Feb. 6, age 100. She was predeceased by husband C. Leonard Crull ’41. Mary was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Robert Layer ’43, of Springfield, Ill., Dec. 20, age 99. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Robert Neasse ’43, of Cave Creek, Ariz., Feb. 9, age 99. He was predeceased by wife Emagene Forsyth Neasse ’43, and is survived by daughter Angela Neasse Layton ’67. Robert was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Kathryn Shimmon Crowther ’43, of Florida, April 26, age 99. She was predeceased by sister Elizabeth Shimmon Judd ’39, and cousins Herbert Whiting ’38, Winifred Manchester ’24, Robert Manchester ’27,Ruth Ferguson Horr ’36,Margaret Funsett ’44, and Robert Cooley ’39. Kay is survived by daughter Sarah Crowther Gosney ’70. She was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Ruth Dolle ’44, of Dayton, Ohio, Jan. 22, age 99. She is survived by cousin Ruth Hessler Pettinger ’60. Ruth was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Corene Spaulding Grube ’44X, of Worthington, OH, Nov. 12, age 99. She was predeceased by husband Hugh Robinson ’43 and sisters Jeanette Spaulding White ’42 and Betty Lou Spaulding Hockin ’48. Corene is survived by son Garth Robinson ’69.

Roy “Rex” Olton ’44, of Kalamazoo, MI, Nov. 6. He was predeceased by wife Priscilla Smith Olton ’45. Rex was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Ruth Tenwick Weeks ’44, of Cleveland, Ohio, June 4, age 98. She was predeceased by husband Lloyd Weeks ’44 and sister Rita Tenwick Nyberg ’40. Ruth is survived by daughter Marilyn Weeks Johnston ’69, niece Jane Nyberg Blank ’70, and nephews Christopher Blank ’X and Cameron Blank ’X. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Janet Carenbauer ’45, of Wheeling, WV, Dec. 16, age 98. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Roberta Morrall Williams ’45, of Girard, Ohio, March 26, age 97.

Eleanor Godard Frantz ’46, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Jan. 26, age 97. Ellie was predeceased by sister Marjorie Godard Kuespert ’49. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Patricia King McCeney ’46, of Washington D.C., March 25, age 96. She was predeceased by sister Marion King Kelly ’45. Patsy was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Mary Sanders McBride ’46, of Santa Rosa, Calif., Jan. 18, age 95. She was predeceased by husband Robert McBride ’48, parents William Sanders 1913 and Alice Hillman Sanders 1915, siblings John Sanders ’48 and Alice Sanders Grant ’50, and cousin Edward Rentz ’54. Mary was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Julia “Alene” Beachler Beall ’47, of Takoma Park, Md., Feb. 24.

Clifford Dochterman ’47, of Stockton, CA, Nov. 23, age 95. He received a Distinguished Achievement Citation from OWU and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Patricia Breece McKinney ’47X, of Raleigh, N.C., Dec. 13, age 96. She was predeceased by uncle James Breece Sr. 1920, and is survived by brother James Breece Jr. ’49 and nephews James Breece III ’74 and Anthony Breece ’77. Patricia was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Ruth Hofmann Grub ’47, of Cranberry Township, Pa., Dec. 23, age 98.

Rachel Mills Gherlein ’47, of Pepper Pike, Ohio, Aug. 27, age 96. She is survived by daughter Ann Gherlein Vaughn ’74 and sister Mary Mills Neely ’49. Rachel was predeceased by husband John Gherlein ’48, father Charles Mills 1919, brother Charles Mills ’62, uncle Clarence Mills 1916, and aunts Ferne Mills 1910 and Mary Mills 1914. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Marilyn Sturdivant Nelson ’47, of Joy, Ill., Feb. 25, age 95. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Alice Walker Calvin ’47, of Greensboro, N.C., Jan. 7, age 95. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

Cynthia “Cyn” Baker McAdow ’48, of New Albany, OH, July 2, age 94. She was predeceased by husband Harold McAdow ’50. Cyn is survived by granddaughter Sara McAdow Fitzgerald-Butt ’00. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

Rachel Diem ’48, of New Paltz, N.Y., December, age 95. She was predeceased by husband Hugh Diem ’44, sibling Robert Yeck ’55, and nephew John Diem ’70. Rachel is survived by daughter Ruth Diem ’72, sister Ruth Yeck Parks ’48, nephews Jonathan Kirsop ’10, James Diem ’74, and William Diem ’69, and nieces Jennifer Kirsop ’08 and Priscilla Diem ’78. Rachel was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Audra Jones Hansen ’48, of Hagerstown, Ind., Jan. 14, age 93. She was predeceased by parent E. Ray Jones 1910, brother Wilbur Jones ’47, aunts Pauline Jones 1921 and Audre Jones 1914, and uncle Charles Jones 1907. Audra was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Dorothy Brown Wright ’48, of Wilton, CT, Nov. 10, age 95. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Lois Huenefeld Deane ’49, of Windermere, Fla., Jan. 12, age 93. She was predeceased by sister Margaret Huenefeld Hamer ’44 and cousin Virginia Winkler Benedict ’45. Lois is survived by sister Julia Huenefeld Beers ’57. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Charles Kaut ’49, of Charlottesville, VA, Nov. 7, age 95. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.

James Swomley ’49, of Bloomfield, Conn., April 5, age 92. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Frances Wright Hoffmann ’49, of Goshen, N.Y., March 10, age 93. She was predeceased by husband Don Hoffmann ’45. Fran was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

1950s

Betty Blessing Frederickson ’50, of Savoy, Ill., June 26, age 92. She was predeceased by husband L. Thomas Frederickson ’50 and sister Janyce Blessing Albert ’53. Betty was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

William Broberg ’50, of Sun City Center, Fla., Feb. 22. He was predeceased by wife Margaret Gilruth Broberg ’50. William is survived by children Catherine Broberg Foerster ’73, Linda Broberg Kilmer ’77, Karen Broberg Palotti ’75, and Donna Broberg Shum ’77. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Roberta Clark Scurlock ’50, of Worthington, Ohio, July 20, age 92. She was predeceased by aunts Marjorie Rickey 1924 and Thelma Rickey Grimm 1921. Robbie was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Nancy Fleming Callander ’50, of Concord, Mass., July 18, age 92. She was predeceased by husband Douglas Callander ’50. Nancy was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Carol Hoffman Williams ’50X, of West Lafayette, IN, Jan. 26, age 93. She is survived by children Deborah Turrell Atkinson ’73 and Roger Turrell ’82. Carol was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Martin Kyre ’50, of Lubbock, Texas, Feb. 13, age 92. He was predeceased by wife Joan Randolph Kyre ’54. Martin was a member of OWU’s Tower Society.

Jane Lovejoy Riegger ’50, of Medina, Ohio, Feb. 17, age 92. She was predeceased by husband Robert Riegger ’50. Jane was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Jane Reiser ’50, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, April 28, age 92. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Mary Stephan Day ’50, of Durham, NH., March 30, 2018, age 89. She was predeceased by husband Richard Day ’50. She is survived by children Deborah, Stephanie, Robert, and James ’89. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Allen Theis ’50, of Lakewood, Ohio, Dec. 16, age 94. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Ezra Vogel ’50, of Cambridge, Mass., Dec. 20, age 90. He was a member of Beta Sigma Tau fraternity, as well as OWU’s Tower Society, Board of Trustees, and Founder’s Circle. Ezra also received a Distinguished Achievement Citation. Please click here to see a video tribute to Ezra Vogel.

Ann Faile Zolondek ’50, of Lexington, KY, Dec. 23, age 92. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Lucy Beattie ’51, of Chagrin Falls, OH, Jan. 9, age 92. She was predeceased by brother Ralph Beattie ’48 and cousin Gretchen Beattie Swartwout ’49. Lucy is survived by son J.B. Raftus ’82; nieces Rebecca Beattie Reed ’79, Martha Beattie Bistritz ’81, and Lindsay Reed ’15; and cousin Gertrude Beattie Mayce ’47. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Harold Fultz ’51, of Lancaster, OH, Jan. 14, age 92. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Robert Gardner ’51, of Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 20, age 94. He is survived by son Stephen Gardner ’79, granddaughter Kelly Gardner ’10, and nieces Karin Christiansen Fowler ’69, Sally Christiansen Harris ’76, Catherine Gardner Layman ’70, Marjorie Gardner Polk ’75, and Lynn Gardner Rohr ’75. Robert was predeceased by spouse Ruth Sieker Gardner ’52 and brothers David Gardner ’48 and John Gardner ’48. He was a member of OWU’s Athletic Hall of Fame and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Mary Ellen Oliver Priest ’51, of Lewiston, N.Y., March 9, age 90. She was predeceased by husband John Priest ’50, and is survived by sister Julia Oliver Pierson ’49. Mary Ellen was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Marise Sawtell Bensinger McIntosh ’51X, of Walnut Creek, Calif., Jan. 2, age 91. She was predeceased by husband Thomas Bensinger ’50 and siblings Merton Sawtell ’47, Marilyn Sawtell Leibold ’47, and Eleanor Sawtell Hubbard ’43. Marise was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Richard Schaeffer ’51, of Ohio, June 11, age 93. He is survived by wife Ruth Keese Schaeffer ’51. Dick was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Ruth Keese Schaeffer ’51, of Willoughby, OH, Dec. 2, age 91. She was predeceased by husband Richard Schaeffer ’51. Ruth was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

G. Clark Shaffer ’51, of Newark, Del., April 10, age 94. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

D. James “Jim” Smith ’51, of Fenton, Mich., May 25, age 93. He was predeceased by wife Laura McCutcheon Smith ’52. Jim was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Helen Thompson Heines ’51, of Anthem, Ariz., June 25, age 92. She was predeceased by husband Richard Heines ’52. Helen was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Evelyn Turner White ’51, of Toledo, Ohio, April 15, age 91. She was predeceased by husband William White ’48 and mother Madelyn Lowe Turner 1925. Evelyn was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Norma Allison Littick ’52, of Zanesville, Ohio, July 20, age 91. She was predeceased by husband William Littick ’50. Norma was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

David Carto ’52, of Mansfield, Ohio, April 4, age 90. He is survived by children David Carto ’78 and Thomas Carto ’80. Dave was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Nancy Fillingham McCormick ’52, of Ohio, February, age 90. She was predeceased by husband Kenneth McCormick ’51 and sister Joan Fillingham Messer ’50. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

John Kuehn ’52, of Medina, Ohio, April 25, age 90. He was predeceased by first wife Jane Kleinmann ’54, parents Adelbert Kuehn 1923 and Emma Kuehn 1925, and brother Edward Kuehn ’54. John was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Janet Roberts Duckett ’52, of Blanch, N.C., Oct. 26, age 90. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Diane Wolf Saleski ’52, of Hingham, MA, Dec. 26, age 91. She was predeceased by husband Kenneth Saleski ’53. Diane was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Mary Allen ’53, of Greenville, N.C., July 17, age 89. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Sally Elliott ’53, of Willoughby, OH, Dec. 7. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Carolyn Ferry ’53, of Cleveland, OH, Dec. 6, age 92. She was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Founders’ Circle, as well as Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Richard Jackson ’53, of Durham, N.C., Dec. 26, age 90. He was predeceased by siblings Robert Jackson ’51 and Ann Jackson Hilliard ’55. Richard is survived by wife Janet Wilson Jackson ’52. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Jean Krichbaum Huffman ’53, of Westerville, Ohio, April 17, age 89. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Robert Neff ’53, of Kettering, Ohio, Jan. 18. He was predeceased by mother Dorothy Stone Neff ’27, uncles Sidney Stone ’29 and Charles Stone ’27, and cousin Charles Stone ’55. He is survived by cousin Charles Stone ’55. Bob was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Elizabeth Norton McKinnon ’53, of Bristol, Vt., Dec. 25.

William Taylor ’53, of Xenia, OH, Dec. 12, age 90. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Henry Tilmans ’53, of Richmond, Ind., Feb. 26, age 89. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.

Melvin Van Peebles ’53, of New York, NY, Sept. 21, age 89. He was a member of Beta Sigma Tau fraternity and had received a Distinguished Achievement Award from OWU. Read Melvin Van Peebles Changed Filmmaking and Our World for more information.

Daniel Butler ’54, of Media, Pa., Feb. 5, age 87. He is survived by wife Linda Zehring Butler ’60. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.

Thomas Chambers ’54, of Orange City, FL, Nov. 29, age 89. He is survived by wife Karin Fischer Chambers ’56. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Richard Devos ’54, of Bay Village, Ohio, March 14, age 88. He was predeceased by wife Berneita Heyman DeVos ’54. Richard was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Harry “Hap” Dowler Jr. ’54, of Marion, OH, Oct. 6, age 89. He was predeceased by father Harry Dowler 1924 and uncle John Dowler ’29. Hap is survived by sister Betty Dowler Davis ’57. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Carolyn Gordon Hammitt ’54, of Lisbon, Ohio, Jan. 7, age 89. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

A. Roger Herrett ’54X, of Defiance, Ohio, Aug. 6, age 89. He was predeceased by father Arthur Herrett 1915 and sister Lucy Herett Niedenthal ’49. Roger is survived by wife Carolyn Shuter Herrett ’54. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Margaret Jones Neff ’54, of Dayton, Ohio, October, age 88. She was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Delta Gamma sorority.

Margaret Miller Bowman ’54, of Medina, Ohio, Feb. 1, age 88. She is survived by grandchild Nicole Ridenour, current OWU student. Margi was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Ronald Thie ’54, of Centerville, Ohio, Oct. 29, age 89. He is survived by wife Jean Young Thie ’56X. Ronald was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

William Brown ’55, of Columbus, OH, Dec. 22, age 88. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Dean Gordon ’55, of Ocala, Fla., Aug. 31, age 88. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Samuel Harvey ’55, of Venice, FL, Nov. 9, age 88. He was predeceased by wife Eleanor Beetham Harvey ’55. Samuel is survived by sister Marilyn Petrillo ’59. He was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.

Ralph Herms ’55, of Lexington, Ohio, Dec. 22, age 87. He was predeceased by uncle Laurence Meredith Kimble ’28 and cousin Mary McColgan Hartley ’54, and is survived by cousin Robert Kimble ’55. Ralph was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Norman Hollis ’55, of Bristol, Conn., Aug. 29, age 88.

Thornton Lynam Jr. ’55, of Rehoboth Beach, Del., Jan. 15, age 88. He was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.

Robert Marten ’55, of Butler, PA, Oct. 7, age 88. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Robert Martin ’55, of Fernandina Beach, FL, Dec. 2, age 88. He was predeceased by mother Isabel Lucas Martin ’29, aunt Winnifred Lucas Pope ’31, and sister Nancy Martin Wilkins ’58. Robert is survived by cousin E. Fred Carlisle ’56 and grandchild Hayley Winslow Cassingham ’14. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

William Plavcan ’55, of Hagerstown, Md., April 19, age 97. He is survived by sister Elizabeth Plavcan Drumm ’58 and son William Plavcan ’81. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and OWU’s Tower Society.

Harry Weisman ’55, of Goodyear, Ariz., Oct. 25, age 88. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Margery Erdman Orth ’56, of Akron, Ohio, Aug. 16, age 87. She is survived by husband Robert Orth ’56. Marge was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

William Holland ’56, of Granville, OH, Jan. 5, age 87. He was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.

Bruce Homfeldt ’56, of Carlton, WA, Nov. 24, 2020, age 88. He is survived by wife Elizabeth Petersen Homfeldt ’56. Bruce was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Donald Hudler ’56, of Charlotte, NC, Dec. 9, age 87. He was predeceased by brother Ronald Hudler ’56. Donald is survived by nephew Dale Hudler ’82. He was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Jeanette Lindquist Hakes ’56, of Naples, Fla., July 29, age 86. She was predeceased by husband John Hakes ’56. Jan was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

William McAfee ’56, of Monterey, CA, Sept. 9, age 87. He was predeceased by sister Ruth McAfee Fenton ’53. Bill was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Joyce Miller Hessler ’56, of Zanesville, Ohio, Aug. 24, age 86. She was predeceased by sister Betty Ruehle Koons ’56. Joyce is survived by brother Daryl Ruehle ’62. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

David Nystrom ’56, of Houston, Texas, Feb. 26, age 87. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Shirley Reitz Fell ’56, of Slippery Rock, Pa., March 22, age 87. She was predeceased by brother Roy Reitz ’59. Shirley was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Sally Fenwick Richmond ’56, of McConnelsville, OH, Nov. 12, age 87. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Jerome Ritter ’56, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Jan. 25, age 86. He is survived by wife Joanne Hlavin Ritter ’59 and brother John Ritter ’60. Jerome was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Don “Trip” Triplehorn ’56, of Fairbanks, Alaska, Dec. 25, age 86. He is survived by wife Julia Hardesty Triplehorn ’57. Trip was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.

Patricia Turley McManis ’56, June 14, age 86. She is survived by husband Charles McManis ’54 and daughter Sarah McManis McElwee ’79. Patricia was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Larkin Warner ’56, of Oklahoma City, OK, Sept. 27, age 86. He was predeceased by father Earl Warner ’26. Larkin was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Margaret “Peggy” Brown Weber ’57, of Lewis Center, Ohio, Jan. 12, age 85. She is survived by husband Edwin Weber ’57, daughter Amy Zepp Mathews ’92, and sister Sally Brown Moldovan ’52. Peggy was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

John Detrick ’57, of Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 26, age 85. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Lucia Hossellman Burneson ’57, of Lima, Ohio, Jan. 5, age 85. She is survived by husband Andrew Burneson ’57. Lucia was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

William “Billy Ray” Jennings ’57, of Lexington, Ky., Aug. 14, age 86. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

David Thomas ’57, of Anderson, S.C., Feb. 3, age 85. He is survived by daughter Karen Thomas Hensley ’85. David was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Peter Tillou ’57, of Litchfield, CT, Nov. 22, age 86. He is survived by niece Amy Tillou Parks ’94. Peter received a Distinguished Achievement Citation from OWU. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.

David Weisman ’57, of Granger, Ind., Dec. 14, age 85. He was predeceased by wife Edith Weisman ’57. Dave was a member of OWU Tower Society and Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Judith Bridge Hunter ’58, of Atlanta, Ga., June 14, age 85. She was predeceased by husband Robert Hunter ’46, parents Ruth Gammill Bridge 1924 and James Bridge 1922, and sister Marilyn Bridge Vance ’50. Judy is survived by child Burtch Hunter ’90. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Donna Haines Lowman ’58, of Cortland, Ohio, March 28, age 84. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Walter Kachel ’58, of Great Falls, Va., Jan. 25, age 87. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.

William Moorhead ’58, of Houston, Texas, Dec. 20, age 84. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Jack Nagel ’58, of Tallmadge, Ohio, March 2, age 84. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Tamlyn Nagel ’60. Jack was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Louis Simpson ’58, of Chicago, IL, Jan. 8, age 85. He was a member of OWU’s Founders’ Circle and Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from OWU in 2013.

Margery Bensinger Greek ’59, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 19, age 83. He was predeceased by brother Thomas Bensinger ’50. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Patricia Chase Saltsman ’59, of Mystic, Conn., Dec. 29, age 83. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Nancy Betts Bowman ’59, of Willoughby, Ohio, Dec. 1, age 83. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Mary Glass Brown ’59, of Chardon, OH, Dec. 26, age 83. She was predeceased by mother Mabel Hutchinson Glass ’26. Mary is survived by husband Charles Brown ’60 and cousin Evelyn Evans Kubach ’52. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Barry Livingston ’59X, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Aug. 14, age 84. He is survived by son David Livingston ’94. Barry was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

David Smith ’59X, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, Nov. 19, age 84. He was predeceased by brother Charles Smith ’54. David was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Donald Van Dyle ’59, of Vero Beach, Fla., Dec. 23, age 83. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Russell Wilson ’59, of Auburn Township, Ohio, August, age 84. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

David Yoder ’59, of Portland, Ore., March 10, age 83. He was predeceased by cousins Charles Yoder ’51 and Robert Yoder ’43, and is survived by cousin David Yoder ’70. David was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

1960s

Norwood Band Jr. ’60, of Richardson, TX, Nov. 23, age 83. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Merrill Darlington ’60, of Riverside, Calif., Feb. 1, age 82. He is survived by brother Larry Darlington ’63. Merrill was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Verrick “Vick” French ’60, of Chevy Chase, MD, Jan. 19, age 83. He is survived by wife Patricia Ross French ’60. Vick was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Richard Greene ’60, of Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 20, age 82. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Virginia Fritts Kline ’60, of Westerville, OH, Dec. 7, age 83. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

David Mallegg ’60, Aug. 9, age 83. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Nancy Morgan Giles ’60, of Traverse City, Mich., July 8, age 82. She was a member of OWU’s Tower Society, Associate Founder’s Circle, and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Elizabeth “Betsy” Saints Roark ’60, of Paris, Ky., Oct. 14, age 83. She was predeceased by husband Robert Roark ’61 and brother William Saints ’62. Betsy was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Roberta “Robin” McKinney Weiss ’60X, of Plum Borough, PA, Jan 20, age 83. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Eleanor Anderson Volk ’61, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., Sept. 25, age 81. She was predeceased by husband William Hull ’61. Ellie was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Robert Barr ’61, of Escondido, Calif., Jan. 6, age 81. He is survived by wife Joan Hoffman Barr ’61. Bob was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

John Cotterman ’61, of Hot Springs, AR, Dec. 19, age 82. He was a member of OWU’s Athletic Hall of Fame and Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

John Everts ’61, of Media, Pa., Aug. 16. He is survived by wife Judith Pyle Everts ’62. John was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Richard Hoppe ’61, of Dayton, Ohio, July 24. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Robert Keller ’61, of Rochester, MN, April 2020, age 81. He is survived by wife Sarah Keller ’61. Robert was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Donald Merrell ’61X, of Fountain Hills, Ariz., Jan. 13, age 81. He was predeceased by mother Sarah Welker Merrell ’29, uncle Harry Peat 1921, and aunt Lois Welker Peat 1924. Donald is survived by sister Amy Jo Merrell Sommers ’57 and cousin Janet Peat Smith ’55X. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Irene Nilsson Schoetker ’61, of St. Petersburg, Fla., Feb. 23, age 81. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Donald Pierce Jr. ’61, of Michigan, March 12, age 81. He was predeceased by father Donald Pierce Sr. ’33 and uncle James Pierce 1925. Don is survived by siblings Richard Pierce ’63 and Janet Pierce Raisch ’65. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Eleanor Anderson Volk ’61, of Mount Pleasant, SC, Sept. 18, age 81. She was predeceased by husband William Hull ’61. Ellie was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Robert Warren ’61, of South Windsor, Conn., Aug. 12, age 82. He is survived by daughter Janice Warren ’83. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Jane Brandon Binns ’62X, of Hilton Head Island, S.C., Jan. 17, age 80. She was predeceased by mother Marjorie Hageman Brandon ’29, uncle James Hageman ’32, aunt Carolyn Hageman Hawley ’39, and cousin Herman Hageman ’63. Jane is survived by husband Gerald Binns ’62 and brother Edward Brandon ’57. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

H. James “Jim” Brown ’62, of New York City, Jan. 24, age 80. He was predeceased by parents Howard Brown ’29 and Helen Janney Brown ’30, and sister Patricia Brown Kropp ’57. Jim is survived by daughter Kristine Brown Mahar ’88 and nephews Kenneth Kropp ’80 and Bradley Kropp ’83. He was inducted into the OWU Athletics Hall of Fame and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Kenneth Engler Jr. ’62, of Hague, N.Y., June 27, age 82. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

James Hogan Sr. ’62, of Aurora, OH, Nov. 25, age 81. He was predeceased by wife Margaret Beeghly Hogan ’64. James is survived by son James Hogan Jr. ’86. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Thurza Parsons Campbell ’62, of Sherborn, Mass., March 22, age 80. She is survived by husband James Campbell ’61. Thurza was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

William Poist ’62, of Washington D.C., April 7, age 81. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Judith Pyle Everts ’62, of Media, Pa., Aug. 26, age 80. She was predeceased by husband John Everts ’61. Judy was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Bonnie Root Ehmann-Bagley ’62, of Amherst, N.H., April 25, age 80. She is survived by sister Carolyn Root Diebel ’67. Bonnie was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Patricia Topmiller ’62, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Feb. 28, age 79. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

David Bard ’63, of Athens, WV, Dec. 21, age 80. He is survived by wife Carol Glomset Bard ’64. David was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Harry Faulkner ’63, of Sidney, Ohio, May 29, age 80. He was predeceased by father Walter Faulkner ’35 and uncle Thomas Faulkner ’28. Harry is survived by child J. Douglas Faulkner ’93 and brothers John Faulkner ’68 and William Faulkner ’72. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Jerry Grace ’63, of Naples, Fla., Jan. 24, age 79. He is survived by son Christopher Grace ’94. Jerry was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

John Lippincott III ’63, of Weston, Mass., April 30, age 79. He was predeceased by his first wife, Linda Deuble Lippincott ’64. John was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Nora Pearce Kelly ’63, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, April 1, age 80. She was predeceased by parents Kenneth Pearce ’27 and Marion Orth Pearce ’31, uncle William Pearce ’31, and cousins Patricia Pearce Bixler ’57, James Pearce ’62, and William Pearce ’69. She is survived by sister Lucinda Pearce Fedak ’67 and cousin Robert Orth ’56. Nora was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Stephen Perrill ’63, of Indianapolis, Ind., March 27, age 80. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Charles “Nik” Pry ’63, of Pinehurst, NC, Dec. 22, age 80. He is survived by wife Betsy Barrett Pry ’64, brother James Pry ’67, and son Barrett Pry ’91. Nik was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

John Race ’63, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 21, age 80. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Robert Rau ’63, of Columbus, OH, Dec. 10, age 80. He is survived by nephew Arthur Rau III ’02. Bob was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Lynne Sechrist ’63, of Mentor, Ohio, June 27. She was predeceased by father Henry Sechrist ’30 and aunt Dorothy Sechrist Morrison ’32. Lynne is survived by cousins Rollin Morrison ’59, Lucile Morrison Lenore ’62, and Randal Morrison ’65. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Jerome Bechtle ’64, of Whitefish, Mont., July 15, age 79. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Roger Currier ’64, of Tunkhannock, PA, Dec. 15, age 79. He was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.

Keith Kelts ’64, of Rapid City, S.D., Feb. 4, age 78. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Margaret Edgerton Price ’64, of Seattle, WA, Dec. 19, age 79. Margaret was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Carol Sinzinger Ball ’64, of Berea, Ohio, April 7, age 78. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Kenneth Ward ’64, of Westfield, N.J., Aug. 7, age 78. He was predeceased by wife Margaret McAllister Ward ’64. Kenneth is survived by daughter Jane Ward Tyner ’94.

Lawrence Boen ’65, of Irvine, Calif., Jan. 21, age 83. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

John Bruce ’65, of Hilton Head Island, S.C., April 14, age 77. He was predeceased by father Harold Bruce 1926 and uncle Frederick Hout ’31. John was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Robert Egdell ’65, of Kent, OH, Jan. 10, age 78. He is survived by son Jeffrey Egdell ’96. Robert was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.

Virginia Joseph Dodson ’65, of McFarland, Wis., Aug. 9, age 77. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Mary Matson Kelly ’65, of Rochester, N.H., March 25, age 78. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Donald Pfister ’65, of Asheville, N.C., Dec. 24, age 76. He was predeceased by brother Robert Pfister ’64. He was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

James Ruf ’65, of New York City, June 4. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

John Smith ’65, of Bay St. Louis, MS, Sept. 23, age 78. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Carole Stoffer Luce ’65, of Mansfield, OH, Jan. 4, age 78. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Lauren Crecelius Lukens ’66, of Fort Meyers, Fla., July 28, age 76. She is survived by sister Ellen Crecelius Butz ’64. Lauren was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Charles Parks ’66, of Kernersville, NC, Jan. 30, age 77. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Thomas Sanders ’66, of Villa Rica, Ga., Jan. 24, age 76. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Ann Simcoke Wood ’66, of Hampstead, N.C., April 3, 2020, age 75.

Francis “Buck” Stultz Jr. ’66, of Delaware, Ohio, Jan. 16, age 77. He was predeceased by wife Valerie White Stultz ’69, and is survived by child Marny Stultz-Saldanha ’99. Buck was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Robert Ullom ’66, of Houston, Texas, March 2, age 76. He is survived by wife Margaret Esch Ullom ’66. Robert was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Nancy Vanhom Bloomer ’67, of Libertyville, IL, Dec. 26, age 77. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Larry Heinzerling ’67, of New York, Aug. 11, age 75. He was predeceased by father Lynn Heinzerling 1929. Larry was a former OWU Board of Trustees member, received a Distinguished Achievement Citation, and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Thomas Hill ’67, of Carbondale, CO, Jan. 3, age 77. He is survived by wife Karen Bird Hill ’67, and nephews Eric Seaberg ’00 and John Seaberg ’99. Tom was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Edwina Howe Hoffeld ’67, of Rockville, MD, Nov. 17, age 76. She is survived by son Bradley Hoffeld ’06. Edwina was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Sue Meck Bender ’67, of Waldo, Ohio, Jan. 29, age 75. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Evelyn Swartz Amidon ’67, of Maine, March 25, age 75.

Robert Brown ’68, of Reisterstown MD, Sept. 6, age 74. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Barbara Darrell Montgomery ’68, of Cincinnati, Ohio, June 3, age 75. She is survived by son Matthew Montgomery ’97X. Barbara was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Diane Elizabeth Karel ’68, of Chatham, MA, May 20, 2020, age 73. Diane was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Mark Kassop ’68, of Allendale, NJ, Oct. 1, age 74. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Keith Locke ’68, of Belmont, NC, Nov. 27, age 75. He is survived by brother James Locke III ’64. Keith was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Dean Rockwood ’68, of Elizabethtown, Pa., Feb. 27, age 74. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Scott Sattler ’68, of Eureka, Calif., Jan. 13. He was predeceased by mother Bernice Smith Sattler ’31. Scott was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Ruth Zimmerman ’68, of Boxborough, Mass., April 15, age 74. She was predeceased by brother Thomas Zimmerman ’72. Ruth was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Martha Hurley Cailor ’69, of Hudson, OH, Dec. 8, age 73. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Susan Barbieri Lohr ’69, of Raleigh, N.C., Dec. 27, age 73. She is survived by husband Robert Lohr ’69. Susan was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Jon Berlin ’69, of Virginia, Feb. 6. He is survived by wife Nancy Berlin ’69 and sister Jane Theiler ’73.

Norman Fite ’69, of Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 22, age 74. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Susan Hendrickson ’69, of Jerseyville, IL, Dec. 15, age 74. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Robert Johanson ’69, of Palm Coast, Fla., June 1, age 74. He is survived by wife Barbara J. Overmyer Johanson ’67.

Ellen Kuntz Jordan ’69, of Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 25, age 73. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

1970s

Anne Kinsey Cross ’70, of Moorestown, N.J., May 25. She is survived by husband Derek Cross ’68. Anne was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Wendy Williams Beasley ’70, of Burns, Tenn., Aug. 18, age 72. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Dean Nichols ’71, of Newtown, PA, Nov. 15, age 72.

Elizabeth “Bett” Smith Jones ’71, of Bristol, VA, Dec. 7, age 72.

Hugh Douglas Kerr ’72, of Sarasota, FL, Dec. 1. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Marianne Mahoney ’72, of Austin, Texas, Dec.15, age 70.

Donna Stolberg Towler ’72, of Louisville, Ky., Oct. 31. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

Edward Close ’73, of Huntington Station, NY, Oct. 4, age 70. He was predeceased by father Elbert Close ’42. Edward is survived by sister Catherine Close Mahler ’75X. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

David Jefferson ’73, of Breckenridge, Colo., Feb. 23, age 69. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Richard Melluzzo ’73, of Great Barrington, MA, Dec. 19, age 70. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Nancy Bonner ’74, of Appleton, Wis., Oct. 4, age 68. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Susan Gardner Murray ’74, of Bel Air, MD, Sept. 17, age 69. She is survived by husband Gordon Murray ’74 and daughter Sarah Murray ’#. Susan was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Richard Smyers ’74, of Marysville, Ohio, Oct. 18, age 80.

Eulis Cathey Jr. ’75, of Buffalo, N.Y., April 27, age 67.

Thomas Cowie ’75, of Plymouth, N.H., March 22, age 68. He was predeceased by mother Barbara Olhoff Cowie ’49. Tom was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Charlotte Reid ’75, of Rehoboth Beach, Del., Jan. 29. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

M. King “Chip” Hill III ’76, of Brooklandville, MD, Nov. 30, age 67.

Douglas Kennedy ’77, of Dublin, Ohio, Aug. 14, age 66. He was predeceased by mother Mary Jo Jones Kennedy ’50. Doug is survived by wife Candace Caldwell Kennedy ’79. Doug was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Ruth Ehinger Milvaney ’78, of New York City, July 16, 2020, age 64. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

David Roche ’78, of The Villages, Fla., Oct. 9. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

1980s

Rachel Brookshire McKinley ’80, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, Jan. 18, age 63.

Abigail Sisson Olsen ’80, of Bethel, CT, Jan. 10, age 63. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Elizabeth Dolphin ’81, of Farmington, Conn., Aug. 15, age 62.

Alison Lurton Kahle ’81, of Delaware, OH, Dec. 26, age 62. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Juan Manuel Palazon Villarreal ’81, of Rhinebeck, N.Y., May 20, age 61. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Edward Reinkoester III ’81, of Hot Springs, AR, Sept. 5, age 62. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Robert Berquist ’82, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Aug. 5, age 61. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Marcy Stevens Kimball ’83, of Plymouth, Mass., Aug. 19, age 60.

Karen Stewart Perrone ’83, of Earleville, Md., June 19, age 60.

Edward Stone ’83, of Bangkok, Thailand, June 19, age 60. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.

Pamela Feigenbaum ’84, of Town and Country, Mo., Oct. 28, age 59.

Richard Treseler ’85, of Surry, ME, Dec. 2, age 60. He is survived by brother Paul Treseler ’88. Rick was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Gayle Ball ’87, of Bernardston, MA, Nov. 10, age 56.

John McDonald ’87, of Wheeling, WV, Jan. 22, age 57. He is survived by brother Patrick McDonald ’79. John was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

1990s

Michael Warnes ’90, of Durham, N.C., March 7, age 52. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Stephen “Scott” Humphrey ’94, of Cincinnati, OH, Nov. 29, age 50. He is survived by wife Courtney Allen Humphrey ’94. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Peter Marbais ’95, of Efland, NC, May 23, age 47.

Pryestt Strickland ’95X, of Pickerington, OH, Jan. 17, age 49.

Timothy Hohl ’96, of Toledo, OH, Sept. 15, age 47. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

2010s

James Sanzone ’16, of Bluffton, S.C., July 25, age 27. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Faculty & Staff

John Behrens, of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., July 16, age 88. He taught American history and journalism at OWU.

Angela Bezold, of Delaware, OH, Jan. 7, age 56. She was a barista at OWU.

Mary Clark, of Delaware, Ohio, Dec. 26, age 97. She was a housekeeper at OWU.

Burl Coffee, of Delaware, Ohio, Feb. 15, age 85. He was a powerhouse engineer at OWU until retirement in 2001.

Joy Davis, of Minneapolis, Mn., May 27, age 90. She taught English and literature at OWU.

L. Thomas “Tom” Dillman, of Ohio, July 18. He was professor emeritus of physics and astronomy at OWU. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Alice Dillman, assistant professor emerita of English and Writing Resource Center.

Mary Lou Green, of Delaware, OH, Nov. 22, age 94. She worked in Buildings and Grounds.

Wilma Graves, of Chillicothe, Ohio, Dec. 30, age 84. She was an employee at OWU.

Carol Hallenbeck, of Delaware, OH, Jan. 24, age 82. She was the former music librarian and was predeceased by husband Jan Hallenbeck, professor emeritus of history.

Joann Harvey, of Powell, Ohio, July, age 67. She was professor emerita of accounting, dedicating almost 30 years at OWU.

James Kunz, of New Bern, N.C., Jan. 4, age 75. He worked in the admissions department at OWU.

George Mass, of Sarasota, FL, Nov. 18, age 81. He taught psychology.

Betty Oby, of North Canton, Ohio, April 19, age 91. She was an employee at OWU. She was predeceased by husband David Oby ’51.

Lewis J. Overaker, of Meredith, NH, Oct. 26, age He formerly taught in the Modern Languages Department.

George William “Bill” Reed Jr., of Delaware, Ohio, June 8, age 88. He coached men’s volleyball at OWU.

Edgar Reichert, of Delaware, OH, Jan. 18, age 89. He was the lead maintenance technician.

LaVern Rippley, of Rochester, MN, Jan. 6, age 86. He was an assistant professor of German.

Herschel Shohan, of Amherst, Mass., Jan. 4. He taught English at OWU.

Ray Thomas, of Delaware, OH, Sept. 16, age 73. He coached and taught at OWU.

John Topping, of Sebring, Ohio, December, age 77. He was the director of administrative computing at OWU from 1978 to 2008.

Shirley Welsh, of Delaware, Ohio, July 8, age 79. She worked at OWU.

Miriam Willey, of Delaware, Ohio, Dec. 10, age 90. She taught religion at OWU.

Roy Wittlinger, of Chapin, S.C., April 17, age 79. He was a professor and chair of the psychology department and the first director of information systems at OWU, retiring in 2000 after 32 years with the University.

Friends

Donald Brady, of Greensboro, N.C., June 18, age 88. He was a strong supporter of initiatives in education, including at OWU. Don is survived by wife Mary Gay Halbleib Brady ’56.

Jane Jackson Griffiths, of Chagrin Falls, OH, July 4, age 81. She was predeceased by husband Dave Griffiths ’51, with whom they have an endowed scholarship at OWU. Jane is survived by daughters Karen Griffiths Leary ’78 and Gwen Griffiths McCuaig ’85, and grandchildren Kimberly Leary ’09 and Sarah Bruno ’10.

Sympathy to

Janice Kaye Fritz ’57 and Kaye Fritz Ridolfi ’83 for the loss of their husband and father, Marvin Fritz, Nov. 2, 2020.

Amy Jo Merrell Sommers ’57 and Paige Hunter ’21 for the loss of their husband and grandfather, Donald Sommers, of Delaware, OH, Dec. 18, age 93.

James McCarty ’58 for the loss of his wife, Sandra Stephen McCarty, of Allison Park, PA, Nov. 25, age 82.

Richard Thomas ’64 for the loss of his spouse, Julianne Simpson Thomas, of Fairfax, Va., April 13, age 71.

Ann Gerhart ’69 for the loss of her spouse, Peter Gerhart, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, Feb. 7.

Jane Tarbutton Evans ’70 and Ann Tarbutton Gerhart ’69 for the loss of their husband and brother-in-law, Craig Evans, of Littleton, Colo., March 9, age 72.

William Copeland Jr. ’71 (deceased), Christopher Copeland ’73, Constance Decelle Copeland ’76, and Stephen Copeland ’78 for the loss of their mother and mother-in-law, Carolyn Varin Copeland, of Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 23, age 103.

Allison Funk ’73 for the loss of her husband, George Soule, in February 2020.

Ann Griffith Seiler ’75, Richard Seiler ’72, Amy Griffith Stavar ’92, Matthew Stromberg ’02, and Leigh Stavar ’22 for the loss of their mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, Jeanne Griffith, of Mentor, OH, Sept. 14, age 94.

Steve Walton ’77 for the loss of his mother, Gwen Dulin, of Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 10, age 89.

Nancy McDonald Butters ’86 for the loss of her father, John McDonald, of Columbus, OH, Jan. 25, age 85.

Scott Tedder ’88 for the loss of his mother, Diana Tedder, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, March 30, age 74.

Annett Guglielmi Riehl ’07, Christopher Guglielmi ’07, and Phillip Guglielmi ’11 for the loss of their mother, Annett Hollington Guglielmi, of Findlay, Ohio, Feb. 20, age 71.