• Board member, alumnus remembered lifelong commitment to university, alumni and students

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Virginia Kite Tilson, Lexington, VA, died Oct. 22, 2000. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority, Lexington Presbyterian Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. A retired school teacher, she is survived by two daughters, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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Annalil Pfeiffer Ackerman, Springfield, OH, died Jan. 9, 2001. A former teacher, she was a volunteer at Community Hospital and a member of various civic organizations. She is survived by a brother, Paul Pfeiffer Jr. ’35, a niece, Lisa Minnick McCullough ’74, a nephew and eight cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel F. Ackerman ’34, a sister-in-law, Marguerite Ackerman Minnick ’44 and a nephew, Frederick J. Minnick ’81.

Lester H. Kishman, Vermilion, OH, died Sept. 15, 2000. A member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity, he was president of The Kishman Fish Company until he retired in 1959. He was the oldest member of the United Church of Christ Congregational in Vermilion, OH and was active with numerous civic organizations. Two daughters, Gretchen Kishman Neiding ’58 and Karin Kishman Rathbun ’60, a son, Roger H. Kishman ’66, seven grandchildren, including Shelly Rathbun Innes ’86 and Teri Rathbun Howe ’90, and seven great-grandchildren survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, Almena Yingling Kishman ’28, and a son-in-law, Richard P. Neiding ’56.

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Dorothy Deaton Barnett, Springfield, OH, died Oct. 13, 2000. Surviving are a son, three grandsons, including Hugh W. Barnett III ’88, a sister, Eleanor Deaton Barnett ’31, several nieces and nephews, including Stuart D. Shanor ’59, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, including Stephen S. Shanor ’90 and his wife, Heidi Koenig Shanor ’91. A sister, Anne Deaton Ruddock ’37 followed her in death. Preceding her in death were her husband, Hugh W. Barnett Jr. ’24, her father, Roscoe H. Deaton ’04, two sisters, Margaret Deaton Shanor ’28 and her husband, Carl W. Shanor ’27, and Kathryn Deaton Crabill, ’38, and a brother-in-law, William D. Ruddock ’38.

Kenneth R. Bell, Indianapolis, IN, died Dec. 7, 2000. He was a chemist with P.R. Mallory, and a teacher for Whitestown, Danville and Elkhart (IN) schools before retiring in 1968 after 17 years as a principal with the Indianapolis City Schools. Following his retirement, he worked with H&R Block for several years. He was a member of several professional organizations. Six cousins survive.

Glenn O. Outland, Huntsville, OH, died May 28, 1998. He was a principal and superintendent with the Huntsville Schools for 36 years before moving to West Liberty Salem to teach business for 19 years before retiring. He was also a farmer. Surviving are his wife, a son, a daughter and five grandchildren.

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Orin P. Gard, Pemberton, OH, died Oct. 25, 2000. He taught at Muskingum College and did research for Gulf Oil before working for 35 years as a physicist and an operations research analyst at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. An active member of Ohmer Park United Methodist Church and numerous professional and political organizations, he is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a niece, a great-niece and a great-nephew. Preceding him in death was his brother, Lester H. Gard ’22.

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Mary McDorman Fultz, Venice, FL, died March 4, 1999. A member of Chi Omega sorority, she was a teacher in the public schools in Xenia, OH, for many years. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. There are no known survivors.

June Snyder Lindsay, Phoenix, AZ, died Nov. 30, 2000. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. A volunteer and member of Grace Lutheran Church, she is survived by two daughters, a son, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her husband, Homer C. Lindsay ’31S, and sister, Mildred Snyder Stanhagen ’31, preceded her in death.

Bernice Johnson Ogden, Urbana, OH, died Nov. 22, 2000. She was a retired farmer and homemaker. A member of Concord Methodist Church, she leaves a daughter.

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William L. Patty, Dayton, OH, died Dec. 28, 2000. He taught school from 1933 to 1940 in the Butler School System and then worked in the aeronautical systems division at Wright Patterson Air Force Base from 1940 until his retirement in 1972. He was a member of United Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, four grandchildren and several cousins and their spouses, including H. David ’59 and Janet Prugh Brusman ’59, William C. ’61 and Carolyn Williams Brusman ’60, Robert E. Rankin ’53 and Harold D. Brusman ’80. Preceding him in death were his brother and sister-in-law, John R. ’24 and Gladys Covault Patty ’25, a sister, Estella Patty Myers ’28 and a cousin, Windsor E. Brusman ’26.

Hilda Downs Tuttle, Clermont, FL, died Aug. 4, 2000. She was a homemaker and retired teacher. A daughter and two granddaughters survive.

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Mae Young Myers, Cedarville, OH, died Dec. 8, 2000. Before her retirement, she taught in the Cedarville and Clifton schools for more than 23 years. A deacon at the Cedarville Presbyterian Church, she was involved in the founding of the Cedarville Senior Citizens Center. Surviving are two sons, two sons-in-law, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Maesimund Banning Panos, St. Petersburg, FL, died July 29, 1999. A physician, she practiced in Washington, D.C. until 1974, when she moved to Tipp City, OH and established the Woodward Foundation for Homeopathy. An officer of numerous homeopathic organizations, she taught courses for physicians at the NCH Post Graduate School for Homeopathy. Two daughters and five grandchildren survive.

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Dorothy Gohlke Kester, Erie, PA, died Nov. 2, 1998. A teacher, she retired in 1977 after 35 years of service with the Erie School District. A member of Kappa Delta sorority and St. John’s Lutheran Church, she was active in several professional and community organizations. Survivors include a son, a daughter, five grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and a nephew. Two cousins, Franklin H. McNutt Jr. ’41 and Erma Gohlke Arend ’34, and an uncle and aunt, Franklin H. Sr. ’16 and Frieda Gohlke McNutt ’16, predeceased her.

Lorraine Albright Landefeld, formerly of Akron, OH, died Dec. 10, 2000 in Sarasota, FL. A member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, she was a violinist who had played with symphony orchestras in Chicago, IL, Sarasota, FL, and with the Venice (FL) Symphony until her death. She also enjoyed swimming. Surviving are four sons, including K. Fred Landefeld ’64, John D. Landefeld ’66 and Paul A. Landefeld ’69, six grandchildren, including Kirstin L. Landefeld ’99, a sister-in-law, Georgiana Stearns Albright ’40, and a niece and her husband, Martin D. ’72, and Janis Olhoeft Sikora ’72. Preceding her in death were her husband, Karl L. Landefeld ’36, two brothers, David B. Albright ’40 and Archie E. Albright ’42 and a niece, Margaret (Peggy) Albright Ginaven ’66.

Anne Deaton Ruddock, Springfield, OH, died Dec. 25, 2000. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and a lifetime member of High Street United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, a son, four grandsons, two great-grandchildren, a sister, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Stuart D. Shanor ’59, Hugh W. Barnett III ’88, and Stephen D. Shanor ’90 and his wife, Heidi Koenig Shanor ’91. Preceding her in death were her husband, William D. Ruddock ’38, her father, Roscoe H. Deaton ’04, and sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn Deaton Crabill ’38, Carl W. ’27 and Margaret Deaton Shanor ’28 and Hugh W. Jr. ’24 and Dorothy Deaton Barnett ’29.

Jay B. Zellar, Zanesville, OH, died Aug. 7, 2000. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served as an intelligence officer in the European Theatre. An attorney, he retired from his law firm, Zellar & Zellar, in 1999. He was a member of Coburn United Methodist Church and numerous fraternal organizations. Surviving are his wife, four daughters, two step-daughters, four grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

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Mary Quinlan Hellmuth, Springfield, OH, died Nov. 25, 1999. A member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, she was past president of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women and the first woman named to the National Council of Catholic Men National Consultants Program. A volunteer with Catholic Charities and Mercy Hospital, she was also active in the Women’s Association of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and was a benefactor of the Springfield Museum of Art. Four daughters, including Marianne T. Hellmuth ’65 and Mary Hellmuth Loftis ’99H and her husband, Thomas P. Loftis ’99H, three sons, nine grandchildren, including John P. Loftis ’95 and Kevin T. Loftis ’96, two sisters, a sister-in-law, Mary R. Hellmuth ’46, and several nieces and nephews survive. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert L. Hellmuth ’44.

Marjorie LaFontaine Lawson, Parker, CO, died Aug. 12, 2000. She taught at several schools near Tiffin, OH, and then with the Cincinnati (OH) Public School system for many years. A lifelong, active member of the Lutheran Church, she leaves a son, two granddaughters, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Leo S. LaFontaine ’32, ’35S and Ralph E. ’42 and Betty Uhl LaFontaine ’42, and two nieces. A sister-in-law, Clara Nicholson LaFontaine ’25, predeceased her.

Ilean Moore, Springfield, OH, died Dec. 20, 2000. During World War II, she served with the U.S. Army Nursing Corps in England and was discharged with the rank of major. She taught at Johns Hopkins University, the Springfield School of Nursing and Clark State Community College. A member of First Christian Church, she was involved in the mission field for the church in Mashota, Zimbabwe, Africa, where she established a library for nursing students. A nephew, three great-nephews and a great-niece survive.

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John F. Allen, Santa Monica, CA, died March 18, 2000. He was a retired senior vice president of the Pacific region with the National Management Association. A member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, he served as chief usher at the First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, a son and five grandchildren.

Jeanette Hecklinger Dykstra, Venice, FL, died Oct. 3, 2000. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a brother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. Dykstra ’39.

Martha Hughes Musgrave, Springfield, OH, died Jan. 4, 2001. A member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Covenant Presbyterian Church, she served on the board of the Clark Memorial Home. She taught second grade at Grayhill Elementary School. Her survivors include two daughters, two grandchildren, a brother, and several nieces and nephews.

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Carl L. Obenauf, Albuquerque, NM, died Aug. 18, 2000. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army in Germany. A member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, he was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral. He retired in 1983 as executive director of the Community Council of the United Way. Surviving are a son, a daughter, three grandchildren and a brother. Preceding him in death were his wife, Frances Lawwill Obenauf ’42, his father, Henry F. Obenauf ’02 and uncles, Albert M. Obenauf ’04, Homer A. Obenauf ’13 and Maurice S. Obenauf ’18.

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Victoria Hack Nostedt, Treherne, Manitoba, Canada, died Sept. 4, 2000. An active member of her church and community, she was a short story writer for Country Quills and her local newspaper. She enjoyed gardening and won prizes for her roses. Surviving are her husband, four sons, two daughters, 13 grandchildren, three sisters, including Elizabeth M. Hack ’53 and Margaret Hack Bell ’54, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Janet Samuelson Proper, Dunkirk, NY, died Oct. 4, 1999. A member of Kappa Delta sorority, she was a teacher and an active member of her community. Survivors include her husband, three daughters and a son.

Lillian Heisey Spears, Tomball, TX, died Sept. 4, 2000. A member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, she taught elementary school and was a pianist. A daughter, a brother and numerous cousins survive.

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Margery Dunmire Heckman, Phoenix, AZ, died Oct. 14, 2000. A member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, she was organist at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and a school teacher before her retirement. Survivors include her husband, a son, two grandchildren, two brothers, George V. Dunmire ’48 and Howard E. Dunmire Jr. ’49, and a nephew, J. Jeffrey Dunmire ’74. Her father, Howard E. Dunmire Sr. ’16, her mother, Lillian Smith Dunmire ’19, and a brother, John E. Dunmire ’51, predeceased her.

Allan A. Kuusisto ’63H, Exeter, NH, died April 23, 2000. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was president emeritus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Survivors include a son, a daughter, a sister, Miriam Kuusisto Wilton ’48, several cousins and their spouses, including Victor E. ’64, and Nancy Kantonen Duane ’60, John E. ’55S and Mary Kantonen Berger ’56, Thomas W. ’63, ’66S and Martha Kantonen Lentz ’68, and David T. Halkola ’47. His wife followed him in death. An uncle, Taito A. Kantonen ’33S, preceded him in death.

Gilbert W. Rea, San Diego, CA, died Jan. 15, 1999. He served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific Theater during World War II and was in finance, procurement and construction with the Shell Oil Co. for 35 years. An active member of Rancho Bernardo (CA) Community Presbyterian Church, he is survived by his wife, Ruth DeVore Rea ’42, a son, a granddaughter and two grandsons.

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John L. Littleton, Homosassa, FL, died Nov. 13, 2000. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he was a second lieutenant with the U.S. Air Force, serving as a pilot instructor during World War II. He was retired as a salesman with J.R. Holcomb Co., Cleveland, OH. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a cousin, Virginia Littleton Bennett ’56 and her husband, Robert M. Bennett ’53. Preceding him in death was his first wife, Francis Hollinger Littleton ’43, his father, J. Luther Littleton ’22 and an uncle, H. Kenneth Littleton ’16.

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Richard C. Hoefler, Columbia, SC, died Sept. 4, 1999. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. In 1992 he retired as professor of homiletics at Southern Lutheran Seminary and then served as dean of chapel there. The author of 15 books, he leaves an aunt.

Fern Buchholtz Smith, Springfield, OH, died Dec. 8, 2000. A member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, she retired from teaching at Highlands Elementary School in 1979. She also taught in the special education program at Oesterlen Services for Youth. Survivors include two sons, a granddaughter, a brother, Paul H. Buchholtz ’39, ’42S, three sisters, including Mary Buchholtz Foster ’33, three sisters-in-law, including Naomi Linsenmayer Buchholtz ’47, and several nieces and nephews, including Stephen J. Foster ’63, ’67S, John M. Foster ’66, Robert W. Buchholtz ’72, Jonathan Z. Buchholtz ’75 and Peter A. Swingle ’77 and his wife, Linda Williams Swingle ’76. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rollin L. Smith ’31, her father, William E. Buchholtz ’07, ’43H, two brothers, Luther E. Buchholtz ’45, ’47S and John M. Buchholtz ’51, ’55S, and a brother-in-law, H. Jacob Swingle ’36.

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Charlotte Williss Roush, Springfield, OH, died Nov. 12, 2000. A teacher in the Springfield City School System, she retired from the Clark County School District. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and several professional organizations. Surviving are a daughter, Holly Roush Sheets ’76, three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and a brother. Her husband, Mac E. Roush ’39, preceded her in death.

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Richard D. Wessel, Lafayette, CA, died July 19, 2000. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and The American Church in Paris. He owned the RDW Co., an antique restoration and custom woodworking business. In 1986, he retired as director of research and development from Chevron Chemical Company after nearly 40 years of service. An internationally recognized expert in plant disease and control, he is survived by a daughter, Rae Ann Wessel ’78, a son, Christian R. Wessel ’83 and two grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Sue Cailor Wessel ’51 and his father, Christian C. Wessel ’20, ’23S.

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Jack P. Link, Pembroke Pines, FL, died May 13, 2000. A U.S. Air Corps veteran of World War II, he practiced medicine for more than 40 years in Hialeah, FL before retiring in 1991. Survivors include his wife, four daughters, 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Charles R. Meranda, Springfield, OH, died Dec. 20, 2000. A member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, he served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He had worked at Community Hospital and Springfield City Loan before retiring from Navistar International in 1978 with 20 years service. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and fraternal organizations. He is survived by a brother, a sister, two sisters-in-law, including Marilyn Marks Meranda ’48, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife, Julia Davis Meranda ’67, and a brother, John M. Meranda ’50.

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Robert B. Barr ’52S, Ashland, OH, died Nov. 2, 2000. A member of Phi Mu Delta fraternity, he served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a Lutheran pastor for 43 years serving five Lutheran parishes in Ohio before retiring in 1991 from St. John’s Lutheran Church, Perryville, OH. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Koeritz Barr ’52, a son, two daughters, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Robert J. Murphy, Ann Arbor, MI, died Aug. 6, 2000. A member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, he was an officer with the U.S. Navy Air Corps for air sea rescue operation during World War II. He was a sales representative with Oneida, LTD., Holland House Furniture and Westland Furniture and attended Westminster Presbyterian Church. A daughter, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews survive. His wife, Elizabeth Heiser Murphy ’50, predeceased him.

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Curtis W. Beireis, Springfield, OH, died Oct. 3, 2000. He served in the European Theatre with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II. A member of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, he retired as a machinist from D. & H. Manufacturing in 1989 after 39 years of service. His wife, two sons, including Gerald W. Beireis ’70, a daughter, a brother, and numerous nieces and nephews survive.

Kathryn Marshall Burrall, Hot Springs, AR, died Nov. 28, 2000. A missionary teacher in India, she was a freelance writer with LCA Publishing House and a program reviewer with Women of the E.L.C.A. She also acted for churches, schools and community theatre. Surviving are her husband, Elmer E. Burrall ’64S, two sons, including Robert L. Burrall ’76, three daughters, including Karen Burrall Ganeles ’74, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Dolores Silvestri Kinzel, East Lansing, MI, died Dec. 12, 2000. A member of Chi Omega sorority, she was a long-term care insurance specialist at Abbott Insurance and Financial Center. She was involved in numerous civic and charitable causes and was an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond C. Kinzel ’50, a daughter, a son, four grandsons, a brother, a step-mother, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Francis “Frank” L. Sherman, Carlsbad, CA, died Sept. 9, 1999. A member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, he was a salesman with Quality Foam Packaging, El Monte, CA. Survivors include a sister, Helen Sherman Swint ’39. His wife, Shirley Weaver Sherman ’49, preceded him in death.

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Joan Hodges Pickering, Wapakoneta, OH, died Feb. 7, 2000. She was a former society editor with the Wapakoneta Daily News and a former Sunday school teacher. Her husband, a daughter, Patrice Pickering Zahry ’74, a son and several grandchildren survive.

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Arlene Roche Hartrick, Cleveland, OH, died Oct. 20, 2000. A homemaker, she is survived by her husband, a son and a brother.

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Ruth Leach Littler, London, OH, died Nov. 30, 2000. Before retiring in 1972, she taught with the New Bloomington, Plumwood, Madison-Plains, London and Columbus City Schools. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and numerous professional organizations. Survivors include two sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert J. Stout, Seminole, FL, died Oct. 9, 2000. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served with the 83rd Infantry Division in the European Theatre. From 1971 to 1988, he was a professor of behavioral sciences at St. Petersburg Junior College and also taught at Bowling Green (OH) State University and the University of South Florida. An ordained minister in the Lutheran Church, he served parishes in Ohio, Texas, California and Florida. He was a member of Anona United Methodist Church of Largo, FL and numerous professional and community organizations. Surviving are his wife, two sons, a daughter and four grandchildren.

Bonnie L. Tessmer, Hartville, OH, died April 16, 1999. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority and operated Tessmers Store in Hartville. Survivors include two daughters, two sons, three granddaughters, her mother, three sisters, including Evelyn Tessmer Baker ’49 and Elaine Tessmer Stevenson ’54 and her husband, John B. Stevenson ’52, and two brothers, including Alfred H. Tessmer ’52 and his wife, Regina Sanders Tessmer ’61. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Tessmer Heil ’54.

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Allan R. Culler ’66S, Littleton, CO, died Feb. 10, 2000. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. A former vice president of human resources with Mellon Bank, Pittsburgh, PA, he was employed by U.S. West, Denver, CO. He received a lifetime achievement award from the American Compensation Association. An active member of Compassionate Friends, he is survived by his wife, a daughter, his father, a sister, numerous cousins, including Robert C. Culler ’66 and his wife, Carol Lang Culler ’66, Louise Culler McLaughlin ’62, Phyllis K. Carl ’59 and Carol J. Culler ’64, and several nieces and nephews. Two uncles, Paul A. Carl ’28 and J. Howard Culler ’12, preceded him in death.

Patricia McBride Smith, Findlay, OH, died Aug. 11, 2000. A member of Chi Omega sorority and Trinity Episcopal Church, she taught French at the Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA, and the Ashland (OH) and Norwalk (OH) Schools before coming to Findlay High School to teach Spanish. She also worked in the education department at Bowling Green (OH) State University. Survivors include her husband, M. Elden Smith ’60, two sons, two daughters, 10 grandchildren, her mother and two sisters, including Cheryl McBride Hall ’70.

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Terry Lee Machamer, Miami, FL, died Sept. 2, 2000. A member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, he served as a captain in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam Era. He was a certified public accountant and a finance executive in the hospitality industry. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, two sons, his parents, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

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Otto W. Herrig, Salem, OH, died Feb. 6, 1998. A Lutheran minister, he served several churches in Ohio before retiring in 1990 as pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Leetonia, OH. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Roger A. Herrig ’69 and Robert A. Herrig ’70, a daughter and two brothers.

Gloria Frueauf McCurdy, San Rafael, CA, died Aug. 30, 2000. An active member of the Church of the Nativity, she was a homemaker and a community volunteer. She also taught English as a second language with the Dixie School District, Marin, CA, and worked with Coldwell Banker. She leaves her husband, James R. McCurdy ’65, a son, a daughter, her mother and a brother.

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Saundra Seaman Furry, Fairview Park, OH, died Nov. 8, 2000. A member of Delta Zeta sorority, she taught for 30 years with the North Olmsted (OH) Schools. She was a talented calligrapher and a member of West Park United Church of Christ. Her husband, a son, a grandchild, her mother and a sister survive.

Thomas D. Garman of Moscow, Russia and formerly of Ft. Wayne, IN, died Nov. 10, 2000 in Rochester, NY. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and had served in the Peace Corps. He worked for Eastman Kodak in Russia and in several countries in various managerial positions for 27 years. Surviving are his wife, two sons, a sister, Mary Garman Hosking ’69, and a niece.

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Sue Henderson Cantwell, Englewood, CO, died Dec. 28, 1997. She was a teacher in Colorado Springs and Denver, CO. A daughter survives.

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Janet A. Simons, Des Moines, IA, died Dec. 5, 2000. She taught for 14 years at the Des Moines Area Community College, receiving its “Outstanding Teacher” award in 1988. She then practiced psychotherapy at Central Iowa Psychological Services and at the Warner Clinic. She continued to teach at Drake and Upper Iowa Universities and was an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa. She is survived by her parents and a brother and sister-in-law, Robert L. ’68, and Margaret Diggs Simons ’68.

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Lucy Ann Wicks, New York, NY, died Sept. 9, 2000. A psychologist who worked with people infected with HIV, she founded the Manhattan School for Children, an innovative alternative public school. She was also the director of the HIV Mental Health Clinic of Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital. Surviving are her husband, a son, a daughter, her father, three brothers and two sisters.

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Elizabeth Frick Garry, Springfield, OH, died Dec. 6, 2000. She was a teacher with the Springfield City Schools for many years before retiring in 1980. A member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association, she is survived by three daughters, 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

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Anna Elaine LePoris, Akron, OH, died Jan. 21, 1998. An ordained minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, she served numerous churches throughout Ohio before becoming pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ravenna, OH, in 1995. Survivors include a brother, two sisters, several aunts and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.