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.

1940s

Mildred Newcomb ’41, of Upper Arlington, OH, March 18, age 108. She is survived by nephews Michael Newcomb ’73 and James Newcomb ’79. Millie was a member of OWU’s Tower Society. She was also professor emeritus of English, teaching at OWU for a number of years before retiring in 1979.

Ruthanne Trutner ’42, of Leesburg, OH, Sept. 10, age 102. She was predeceased by mother Evelyn Morris Huff 1915X and husband William Trutner ’43.

Marian Freitag Hartenstein ’43, of Akron, OH and Stuart, FL, Nov. 15, age 101. She was predeceased by brother Robert Freitag ’52. Marian is survived by sister Ellen Freitag Hay ’51, children Sidney Foster ’67 and Brian Foster ’77, and grandchild Kimberly Foster ’93. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Margery Mayer ’45, of Brentwood, TN, April 8, age 99. She was predeceased by brother Ronald Mayer ’51. Margery was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Marian Radebaugh Hunter ’45, of Indianapolis, IN, Aug., age 99. She was predeceased by husband Harold Hunter ’45 and uncle Harry Rudy ’29. Marian is survived by daughters Dianne Hunter ’67 and Barbara Hunter Greiner ’70, and sister Willella Radebaugh Butz ’46. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Barbara Amendt Kessie ’47, of Columbia City, IN, Dec. 22, age 97. She is survived by brother Gordon Amendt ’55.

Margaret Hanna Hoskins ’47, of Mount Vernon, OH, Aug. 8, age 97. She was predeceased by husband Clayton Hoskins ’48. Meg is survived by sister Elizabeth Hanna Huibregtse ’50. She was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Hallie “Jean” Lewis Ditty ’47, of Ashland, KY, Jan. 26, age 98. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Albert Albrecht ’48, of New Castle, PA, Jan. 20, age 97. He was predeceased by wife Nancy Cecil Albrecht ’47. Al was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

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.

Eugene Wambold ’48, of Marathon, FL, Jan. 17, age 96. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Dorothy Dome Watt ’49, of Hudson, OH, Aug. 12, age 95. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Virginia Kirk ’49, of San Antonio, TX, Sept. 7. She was predeceased by husband James Kirk ’49. Virginia is survived by niece Mary Stewart Dix ’73. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Helen Krumm Miller ’49, of Fort Dodge, IA, March 10, age 94.

George Mitchell ’49, of Wilmette, IL, Dec. 5, age 96. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Mary Nantz Black ’49, of Williamsburg, OH, Jan. 9. She was predeceased by husband Derl David Oberlin ’48. Mary was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Richard Stazesky ’49, of Hockessin, DE, Sept. 21, age 95. He is survived by son Richard Stazesky Jr. ’78. Dick was a member of OWU’s President’s Circle.

Beverly Tierney Marshall ’49, of Portsmouth, OH, March 14, age 95. She was predeceased by husband John "Jack" Marshall ’44. Beverly was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

1950s

Charlotte Brainard Ferguson ’50, of Clifton Park, NY, July 30, age 93. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Roberta Clark Scurlock ’50, of Worthington, OH, 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, MA, July 18, age 92. She was predeceased by husband Douglas Callander ’50. Nancy was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Patricia Martin Butler ’50X, of Shelton, CT, July 25, age 93. She was predeceased by cousin Barbara Martin ’49. Pat is survived by son William Butler ’76 and cousin Sarah Martin ’04. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Torrey Massey Isaac ’50, of North Harmony, NY, May 8, age 94. 

Starr Schlobohm ’50, of Wolfeboro, NH, February 3, 2012, age 83. He is survived by son Starr Schlobohm Jr. ’79 and daughter Pamela. His ex-wife, Ina Gorham Schlobohm ’52X, passed away in 2020. Starr was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Anne Dabney Hofmann Beringer ’51, of Wadsworth, OH, Aug. 19. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

R. Robert Kimes ’51, of Reynoldsburg, OH, Aug. 11, age 93. He is survived by daughter Rebecca Kimes Rust ’77. Bob was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Bruce Layton ’51, of Towson, MD, Nov. 26, age 95. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

David McFeggan ’51, of Canadian Lakes, MI, Dec. 20, age 93. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Sondra Ruese Dunham ’51, of Sidney, OH, Jan. 20, age 94. She was predeceased by husband Robert Dunham ’50. Sondra is survived by son Andy Dunham ’75, daughter-in-law Mary Snoke Dunham ’74, and granddaughter Hilary Dunham ’00. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

E. Joy Shreffler Harding ’51, of Guilderland, NY, Feb. 7, age 93. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Joan Spicer Pratt ’51, of Bainbridge Island, WA, Nov. 12, age 93. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

David White ’51, of CA, March 8, age 92. He was predeceased by mother Anna McCelland White 1920 and sister Marianne White Jackson ’54. David is survived by wife Susan Elson White ’52. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

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

Herbert Detweiler ’52, of ME, March, age 93. He was a member of Beta Sigma Tau fraternity.

Shirley Gordon Hansen ’52, of Wilmington, OH, Oct. 10, age 92. She was a member of Gamma Pi Beta sorority.

Ina Gorham Schlobohm ’52X, of Mashpee, MA, August 7, 2020, age 90. She was predeceased by ex-husband Starr Schlobohm ’50. Ina is survived by son Starr Schlobohm Jr. ’79 and daughter Pamela. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Jayne Gray MacCracken ’52, of Flagstaff, AZ, Sept. 3, age 92. She is survived by husband Richard MacCracken ’51. Jayne was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Marvin Kornegger ’52, of Novi, MI, Jan. 29, age 94. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Mary McClelland Corbin ’52, of Findlay, OH, Sept. 23, age 92. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

James Tiffin ’52, of Needham, MA, March 28, age 93. He is survived by daughter Tracey Hogan ’82. James was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Walter “Wally” Zavitz ’52, of Portland, OR, March. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

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

Joel Bahner ’53, of Durham, NC, Oct. 10, age 92. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Tyler “Page” Brightman ’53, of Worthington, OH, March 25, age 93. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Jean Krum Gohn ’53, of Cornwall, PA, Jan. 21, age 91. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Jane Minnemann Tyson ’53, of Newton, NJ, July 10. She was predeceased by husband William Tyson ’53. Jane was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Paul Monroe ’53, of Plevna, KS, Aug. 17, age 91. He was predeceased by brother Ralph Monroe ’41. Paul was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Marian Nelson Ferguson ’53, of Lakeville, CT, Nov. 21. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

James Phillips ’53, of Venice, FL, Nov. 14, age 92. He was predeceased by brother William Phillips ’46. Jim was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Mary Thomas Hartford ’53, of Richmond, VA, May 4, age 91. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Jenny Van Luit Sehringer ’53, of OH, May 3, age 91. She is survived by nephew John Cannon ’86 and grandchild G.K. Sehringer, IV ’08. Jenny was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Lowell “Jack” Wells ’53, of Monroe, OH, Sept. 21, age 91. He was predeceased by wife Carolyn Carrigan Wells ’55. Jack is survived by daughter Elizabeth Wells Weeks ’79 and grandchildren Dale Cooney ’92 and Sarah Wells Simon ’14. He was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Joan Ely Holwadel ’54, of Cincinnati, OH, Sept. 24, age 90. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Ronald Gensemer ’54, of Port Charlotte, FL, Aug. 1, age 89. He was predeceased by parents Urias Gensemer ’27 and Inez Chadwick Gensemer ’29, and aunt Vivian Chadwick Michaels ’34. Ronald is survived by wife Neta Reber Gensemer ’54, son Robert Gensemer ’82, and brother Bruce Gensemer ’61. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Lucy Griffin Carillot ’54, of LaGrange Park, IL, March 5, age 90. She is survived by daughters Lauren Payne ’82 and Carol Payne Wagner ’85. Lucy was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Nancy Kepner ’54, of CO, Oct. 3, age 90. She was predeceased by sister Mary Fast Overmire ’47 and cousin Barbara Shriver Taylor ’42. Nancy is survived by husband Philip Kepner ’54. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Margaret “Alice” Lilley Komanecky ’54, of Vancouver, WA, Jan. 15, age 90. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

James Lippert ’54, of St. Louis, MO, Nov. 13, age 90. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

James Meredith ’54, of Lima, OH, Dec. 22, age 90. He is survived by sisters K. Virginia Meredith DeLong ’51 and Barbara Stelzer ’57, and niece Janet Stelzer Brownfield ’82. Jim was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Dorothy Parmelee Ensign ’54, of Fishers, IN, Feb. 1, age 90. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Lynda Redhead Goldie ’54, of Asheville, NC, March 6. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

John Root ’54, of Sarasota, FL, April 26, age 90. He is survived by cousin Frances Ransone ’55. John was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Donald Smith ’54, of Sycamore, OH, Jan. 11, age 90. He was predeceased by father Franklin Smith ’28. Donald is survived by sister Virginia Smith Thompson ’58 and son Tad Smith ’84. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Nancy White ’54, of Crestwood, KY, Nov. 24, age 90. She was predeceased by husband Duncan White ’54 and sister Ruth White Boden ’53. Nancy was a member of OWU’s Tower Society, Board of Trustees, and Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Richard Blayney ’55, of KY, April 28, age 89. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Doris Gibbas ’55, of IL, April 28, age 90. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Viola “Sally” Hoshall Schoch ’55, of Helvetia, OR, Feb. 11, age 88. She was a member of Kappa Delta sorority.

Philip Johnson ’55, of Manns Choice, PA, March 13, age 90. He was predeceased by aunt Edna Johnson Barber ’28. Philip was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

David Jones ’55, of Wyomissing, PA, Jan. 8, age 89. He was predeceased by cousin Jill Shanks Eliot ’59. David was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

William Libby ’55, of Hudson, OH, May 3, age 90. He is survived by siblings Margaret Douglas ’57 and Edwin Libby ’58. Bill was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Susan Mackey Brown ’55, of Lakeside-Marblehead, OH, April 17, age 89. She is survived by sister Lynette Patterson ’57. Susan was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Franklin Milkovich ’55, of Cold Spring, NY, Nov. 15, age 88. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Agnes “Aggie” Pinson Broker ’55, of Cincinnati, OH, Oct. 22, age 89. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Marjorie Post Amendt ’55, Sept. 10, age 89. She is survived by husband Gordon Amendt ’55. Marjorie was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Stuart Root ’55, of West Grove, PA, Dec. 31, age 90. He was predeceased by cousin Dewitt Irwin ’59. Stuart was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Barbara Schaaf Mackey ’55, of Chagrin Falls, OH, March 14, age 89. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

Marian Sharp Smith Corsiglia ’55, of Newburyport, MA, March 8, age 88. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Richard Taylor ’55, of Dayton, OH, Dec. 7, age 90. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Neil Wollpert ’55, of Kettering, OH, Dec. 3, age 89. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Delores “Do” Fog Gair ’56X, of Mentor, OH, March 5, age 87. She was predeceased by husband Stuart Gair ’56. Do was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Laura Jube Weber ’56, of Mahwah, NJ, Dec. 10, age 88. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Jeanette Lindquist Hakes ’56, of Naples, FL, 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.

Frederick McKinley ’56, of Canandaigua, NY, July 7, age 90. He was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Judith Ronald McCarty ’56X, of Leander, TX, Feb. 19, age 87. She is survived by husband Donald McCarty ’56, brother-in-law James McCarty ’58, son-in-law David Nutt ’76, and daughter Lynn McCarty Nutt ’79. Judy was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Sarah Selkirk Timmons ’56, of London, OH, May 12. She was predeceased by husband Thomas Timmons ’55. Sarah was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Melvyn Smith ’56, of Petoskey, MI, Aug. 6, age 87. He is survived by wife Nancy Tracy Smith ’56. Mel was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Robert Watson ’56, of Strongsville, OH, Jan. 7. 

Jill Denison Thomson ’57, Sept. 7, age 87. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

John Hill ’57, of Catonsville, MD, July 23, age 86. He is survived by wife Charlotte Patterson Hill ’57 and grandson Zachary Hill ’19. John was a member of OWU’s Tower Society, Associate Founder’s Circle, and received a Distinguished Achievement Citation. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Rosemary Kramling Chenue ’57, of Covington, KY, Dec. 23, age 86. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Ronald McLaren ’57, of OH, Sept. 18, age 87. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

David Miller ’57, of Upper Arlington, OH, Dec. 11, age 87. He was predeceased by sister Nancy Miller Vogt ’62. David is survived by brother Roy Miller ’55. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Janet Reid Hyde ’57, of Seabrook, SC, July 20, age 87. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

David Spooner ’57, of St. Louis, MO, Dec. 10, age 87.

Edwin Weber ’57, of Columbus, OH, April 12, age 88. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

James Allemeier ’58, of Moline, IL, July 6, age 86. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Nancy Jo Chamberlain Peterson ’58, of NC, Sept. 30.

David Forry ’58, of Magnolia, DE, Feb. 14, age 88. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Kay Husted Shillito ’58, of NY, Nov. 27, age 85. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Keith Joseph ’58, of Commerce Township, MI, Dec. 18, age 86. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Richard Hagenlocker ’58, of Fredericksburg, VA, April 22, age 86. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Joan Lampe Huffman ’58, of Williamsburg, VA, Dec. 29, age 86. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Martha “Marty” Koch Winget ’58, of OH, Feb. 5, age 85. She is survived by husband Alan Winget ’58. Marty was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Sue Russell Michel ’58, of Sarasota, FL, Nov. 2, age 86. She is survived by husband John Michel ’58. Sue was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Sandra Smith Farber ’58, of Sunbury, OH, July 13, age 86. She was predeceased by parents Forrest Smith 1923 and Lois Fennerty Smith 1924, brother John Smith ’50, uncle Carlton Smith 1920, and cousin Phyllis Smith Brewster ’47. Sandra was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Joseph Tucker ’58, of Athens, OH, Nov. 28, age 87. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

William Bach ’59, of Normal, IL, Feb. 25, age 84. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Richard Faul ’59, of OH, Nov. 18, age 85. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Barry Haas ’59, of Wooster, OH, Feb. 22, age 85. He was predeceased by mother Margaret Fadely Cook ’33. Barry is survived by wife Marilyn Ellis Haas ’61, son Douglas Haas ’94, and sister Pegge Haas Warwick ’62. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Christine Kegley Parker ’59, of Franklin, OH, Nov. 10, age 85. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Martha “Marti” Leihgeber Becker ’59, of Memphis, TN, April 28, age 85. She was a member of OWU's Tower Society, Loyal Bishops Society, and Chi Omega sorority.

Gail Phillips ’59, of Nashua, NH, Jan. 27, age 84. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Carol Rees-Eickhoff ’59, of Lisle, IL, Feb. 27, age 85. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

H. Bruce Russell ’59, of Estero, FL, March 26, age 85. He was predeceased by sister Ann Nelson ’58. Bruce is survived by brother Theodore Russell ’58. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Harriet Sheley Kiemle ’59, of Lititz, PA, Nov. 2, age 85. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

William “Bill" Stegall ’59, of Fresno, CA, March 23, age 84. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Marcia Van Scoy Davis ’59, of Chagrin Falls, OH, July 23, age 85. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

1960s

Franz Anderson ’60, of The Villages, FL, March 30, age 83. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Susan Collie Pond ’60X, of Philadelphia, PA, March 23, age 84. She was predeceased by mother Dorothy Morris ’33. Susan is survived by cousin Nancy Williams ’72. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Richard Heyman ’60, of St. Petersburg, FL, Jan. 1. He is survived by sister Sara Heyman Nelsen ’58. Dick was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Mabel Kinney Stehler ’60, of Pittsford, NY, Nov. 13, age 84. She is survived by husband Carl Stehler ’59. Mabel was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Robert Leland ’60, of OH, Aug. 31, age 89. He was predeceased by sisters Virginia Leland Palmatier ’36 and Margaret Leland Russell ’38. Bob is survived by son Kurt Leland ’80 and grandchild Jenna Norman ’23. 

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

Mary Stewart Rutchow ’60, of OH, October. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Richard Winger ’60, of Vero Beach, FL, Nov. 12, age 84.

Alan Alexander ’61, of Cleveland, OH, April 5, age 83. He was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.

Jerry Allen ’61X, of Powell, OH, March 21, age 83. He was predeceased by sisters Judith Allen Foster ’59 and Janet Allen Esch ’62. Jerry is survived by wife Susan Perry Allen ’62. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Frank Dunbar ’61, of OH, Nov. 10, age 83. He was predeceased by father Frank Dunbar ’32. Frank is survived by sister Charlotte Dunbar Nichols ’69, nephew Douglas Haas ’94, and grandchild Lindsay Dunbar ’11. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Edward Griesmer ’61, of Queensbury, NY, April 11, age 83. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

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

John Mitchell ’61, of Naples, FL, Feb. 27, age 82. He was predeceased by wife Sally Redick Mitchell ’61. John is survived by daughter Lynn Mitchell ’85. He was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

John Orin ’61, of OH, Aug. 19. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Mashuri Warren ’61, of CA, Feb. 14. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Gail Woodford Kramer ’61, March 20, age 83. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Angela Anderson ’62, of Sewell, NJ, Feb. 5, age 81. 

Barbara Brillhart Niehoff ’62, of Columbus, OH, Feb. 22, age 82. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Robert Fifield ’62, of Scottdale, PA, Aug. 11, age 81. He was a member of Pi Lambda Phi fraternity.

Cynthia Keep Saba ’62, of CA, October. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Martha Motsch Milstead ’62, of Millville, NJ, July 17, age 83. She was predeceased by husband Richard Milstead ’62.

Norma Osborne Claphan ’62, of Westerville, OH, Jan. 14, age 82.

Howard Peters ’62, of Cheshire, CT, Sept. 14, age 82. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. 

Denis “Skip” Widner ’62, of Durango, CO, May. He is survived by sister Daphne Winder John ’59. Skip was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.

George “Andy” Feld ’63, of Chapel Hill, NC, Aug. 20, age 83. He was predeceased by sister Margaret Feld Meinzer ’58. Andy is survived by wife Kathryn Newman Feld ’64. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Frederick Fischer ’63, of Edison, NJ, April 7, age 82. He was a member of Kappa Psi fraternity.

George Gebhardt ’63, of Baltimore, MD, Sept. 6, age 80. He was a member of OWU’s Tower Society.

William Geiger ’63, of OH, May 12, age 82. He is survived by brother Russell Geiger ’66. Bill was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Anne Gilmore ’63, of Lancaster, OH, March 22, age 81. She is survived by brother John Gilmore ’62. Anne was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Karl Haecker ’63, of OH, March 5, age 81. He is survived by wife Sally Gilson ’63X. Karl was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Jean Liatti ’63, of Avon, OH, Jan. 26, age 81. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Jane Rybolt Whitehead ’63, of Hudson, OH, Sept. 27, age 81. She was predeceased by father Robert Rybolt ’35, uncle Albert Heavilin ’38, and cousins Mildred Rybolt Wachter ’31 and Walter Rybolt ’36. Jane is survived by cousin Megan Harlan ’01. She was a member of OWU’s Tower Society and Delta Gamma sorority.

William Batchelder ’64, of Medina, OH, Feb. 12, age 79. He was predeceased by parents Eleanor Batchelder ’36 and William Batchelder ’36. William is survived by wife Alice Moore Batchelder ’64 and sister Barbara Batchelder ’68. (See article in Spring 2022 OWU Magazine)

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

Esther Klemme Schmitt ’64, of Dublin, OH, July 26, age 79. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

Frances Page Thatcher ’64, of York, PA, Jan. 7, age 80.

Robert Alspach ’65, of Centerville, OH, Dec. 22, age 79. He was predeceased by brother James Walters ’71. Bob was a member of OWU’s Tower Society.

Ellen Marie Brasher Harris ’65, of Gallant, AL, Jan. 7, age 79.

Elwood “Gray” Glass ’65, Aug. 7, age 79. He was predeceased by sister Elizabeth Glass Buchstein ’69. Gray is survived by sisters Susan Glass Kelbus ’67 and Anne Glass Bump ’70. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Sally Patterson Sweat ’65, of Tucson, AZ, Jan. 9, age 79. She was predeceased by cousins V. Jean McConnell McCarty ’50 and Robert McCarty ’53. Sally is survived by cousin Deborah Schnorr ’70. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Edwin Pfaff ’65, of New Braunfels, TX, March 31, age 80. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Bonita Shindledecker ’65, of Findlay, OH, Sept. 7, age 78. She is survived by husband Thomas Shindledecker ’63. Bonnie was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Roger Van Deusen ’65, of Gulfport, FL, March 8, age 79. He was predeceased by father Richard Van Deusen ’32. Roger was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Dorothy Althoff ’66, of Hamden, CT, Feb. 14, age 77. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Carol Brandau McIntyre ’66, of Mequon, WI, March 5, age 78. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

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

Thomas Mahoney ’66, of Canandaigua, NY, March 4, age 79. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Jacqueline Brooks Mitchell ’67, of Newark, OH, Dec. 21, age 77. She is survived by husband Clifford Mitchell ’68. Jacqueline was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

James Weaver Jr. ’67, of Strasburg, PA, Nov. 27, age 77. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Margaret Ames Ward ’68, of Corolla, NC, Dec. 9, age 76. She was predeceased by husband Michael Ward ’68. Peggy was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

John Hinton ’68, of Huron, OH, Oct. 9, age 75. He is survived by daughter Emily Hinton ’94. John was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Herman “Frank” McDaniel ’68, of Westerville, OH, July 11, age 76. He is survived by sister Judith McDaniel Sweeterman ’63 and former spouse Barbara Zepp McDaniel ’68. Frank was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Margaret Midyette ’68, of Middleburg, VA, March 6, age 75. She was predeceased by cousin Kathryn Hartzell Johnston ’45. Peg was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Kristan Rinker Crosby ’68, of Columbus, OH, Sept. 13, age 75. She is survived by husband Robin Crosby ’64 and brother Kent Rinker ’70. Kristan was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Ann Beebe ’69, of Corry, PA, July 24, age 75. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Louis Goldstein ’69, of Andover, MA, Oct. 31, age 74. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Thomas Heffernon ’69, of Marlborough, MA, Aug. 7, age 75. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Richard Holmes ’69, of Newport, NH, July 13, age 75. He was predeceased by parents Joseph Holmes ’42 and Virginia Baumgartner Holmes ’45, aunt Betty Baumgartner Freeman ’49, and uncle Richard Freeman ’49. Dick is survived by wife Diane Rose Holmes ’70 and son Richard Holmes ’98. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Richard Shale ’69, of Youngstown, OH, Feb. 2, age 75. He was predeceased by mother Virginia Williams Shale ’35. Rick was a member of OWU’s Tower Society. 

1970s

Lynn Gableman Rupp ’70, of Thomas, WV, Jan. 12. She was predeceased by uncle James Mossman 1925. Lynn is survived by husband Robert Rupp ’69 and daughter Emily McCormick Rupp ’02.

Marc Taylor ’70, of San Antonio, TX, Nov. 19. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Timothy Flossie ’71, of Jackson Township, OH, July 18, age 73. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Jonathan Holcomb ’71, of Gambier, OH, March 29, age 73. He is survived by wife Brenda Bogner Holcomb ’71. Jon was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Gary Brown ’72, of Ada, OH, April 25, age 84. 

Anthony Dardzinski ’72, of Chippewa Lake, OH, April 19, age 72. 

Nina Sabrack ’72, of AZ, May 15, age 72. 

Gary Voss ’72, of Peterborough, NH, Aug. 18, age 72. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Barbara Daniels Hetrick ’73, of Cedar Falls, IA, Jan. 5, age 71. 

Katherine Kreyling ’73, of Snohomish, WA, Nov. 17. She is survived by sister Elizabeth Kreyling ’76. Katherine was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Richard Tuttle ’73, of Delaware, OH, July 27, age 77. 

Walter Ettinger ’74, of Baltimore, MD, Oct. 17, age 70. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Thomas Hughes ’74, April 18, age 72. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Garret Roosma ’74, of Marco Island, FL, Dec. 27, age 70. He is survived by wife Emily Goodpasture Roosma ’75. Garret was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Mark Bigelow ’75, of St. Johnsbury, VT, March 19, age 69. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

John Nicely ’75, of Havertown, PA, Dec. 18, age 68. He is survived by brother Timothy Paik-Nicely ’73.

Brad Walker ’77, of Greensboro, NC, March 3, age 68.

Celeste Keusch Wetherell Damon ’77, of Boston, MA, March 17, age 66. 

Robert Almstead ’78, of Marengo, OH, Aug. 22, age 70. He was predeceased by mother Dorothy Buck Almstead ’45. Bob is survived by brother David Almstead ’75 and niece Jennifer Campos ’07. 

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

1980s

Joel Burtman ’80, of Voorheesville, NY, Nov. 20, age 64.

Jeffrey Hubschman ’81, of Mount Gilead, OH, May 4, age 63. He was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.

James Hays ’82, of Columbus, OH, March 9, age 63. He is survived by brother Willard Hays ’72 and daughter Allyson Hays Hillyard ’13. Jim was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. 

Christopher “Peter” Morford ’83, of Brookhaven, NY, March 7, age 61. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Joan O’Neill Murchland ’83, of Delaware, OH, Oct. 6, age 88. She is survived by daughters Suzanne Murchland Luecke ’88 and Rebecca Murchland ’92.

Jonathan “Randy” Green ’88, of London, OH, Feb. 11, age 55. He is survived by father James Green ’55 and brother Kelly Green ’91.

Courtney McCollum ’88, of Sarasota, FL, Oct. 5, age 56. She is survived by cousin Julia DiNapoli ’89.

1990s

Christian Pahl ’91, of Malden, MA, Jan. 28, age 53. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

John Radabaugh ’92, of Delaware, OH, March 22, age 51. He is survived by father Dennis Radabaugh, former OWU professor.

Naima Johnston-Bush ’93, of Noblesville, IN, Dec. 24, age 51. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

2000s

Brian Jones ’03, of Delaware, OH, Nov. 2, age 41. He is survived by uncle Edwin Butcher ’67.  

Kevin Barron ’07, of Lambertville, MI, Dec. 1, age 38.

2010s

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

2020s

Charley Morris ’25

Spring break ended with profound sadness on the OWU campus, with the news that sophomore Charley Morris and his father, Charles, drowned in Beaver Lake, Arkansas, where they had been kayaking during a family vacation.

In making the announcement to the campus community, Rock Jones said, “Charley was an exceptional young man who brought much to the Ohio Wesleyan campus. He will be remembered for his love for his family and the outdoors, his talent as a runner in cross country and track, his service as a Bishop Scholar tutor in local elementary schools, his dedication to his classwork, and his participation with OWU’s chamber orchestra. Most of all, he will be remembered at OWU as a beloved friend.”

As a first-year student-athlete, he was named North Coast Athletic Conference Middle Distance/Distance Athlete of Week after winning the 800-meter run at the Bob Shannon Invitational during the 2022 indoor track & field season. At this year’s NCAC indoor championship meet, he finished sixth in the 400-meter dash and helped the Bishop 1600-meter relay team to a fifth-place finish.

“Charley was a joy to coach,” said Kris Boey, director of track & field and cross country. “His smile and warm heart will stay with me forever. I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Charley’s life these past two years. Charley was a thoughtful and compassionate young man with a wonderful sense of humor and a kind heart. Charley was a wonderful teammate who celebrated the achievements of others even before his own. He will be dearly missed and will always be near.”

“Charley was soft-spoken but carried a big heart for his teammates,” said Ben Carlson, head cross country and assistant track & field coach. “His competitiveness was apparent in our first workout in the fall of his freshman year; it would’ve carried him to an outstanding second half of his OWU athletic career. I appreciated his love of this team and his teammates the most.”

Charley participated in the Bishop Scholar tutoring program from its inception this academic year, tutoring at Buckeye Valley East Elementary School in the fall and at Conger Elementary in Delaware in the spring.

The OWU campus community held a memorial service for Charley April 11 in Gray Chapel.

In his announcement, Jones added, “While we are heartbroken by Charley’s death, we are blessed to be part of a deeply caring community. I am grateful for the way in which students have reached out to care for one another, especially Charley’s teammates and close friends, as they struggle with sadness and loss. And I am grateful for the competent, dedicated, and compassionate efforts of every member of our faculty and staff.” 

Faculty & Staff

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

Deborah Carter Peoples, of Delaware, OH, Sept. 24, age 70. She was director of the Hobson Science Library at OWU. She is survived by husband, James Peoples, emeritus professor of sociology and anthropology.

Joyce Chrystal, of Delaware, OH, Sept. 26, age 79. She worked in fundraising at OWU.

Joan Cornell, of Delaware, OH, Dec. 15, age 95. She worked at OWU.

L. Thomas “Tom” Dillman, of OH, 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.

David Eye, of New York, NY, Jan. 12, age 62. He taught poetry, creative writing, and literature at OWU.

Marv Frye, July 17. The Marv Frye Timing Station overlooks the finish line at OWU’s George Gauthier Track at Selby Stadium, and the Battling Bishop men’s and women’s track and field teams have hosted the Marv Frye Invitational since 1998. He was a member of OWU’s Athletics Hall of Fame.

Sandra Harper, of Highlands Ranch, CO, Aug. 2, age 84. She was professor emerita of modern foreign relations at OWU, teaching from 1968 to 2012. Sandra was honored with the Bishop Herbert Welch Meritorious Teaching Award in 2000 and Adam Poe Medal in 2012.

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

Cyrus Hay, of Delaware, OH, March 11, age 98. He was the greenhouse manager at OWU for 13 years. Cyrus was predeceased by son Kenneth Hay ’74. He is survived by son David Hay ’76. 

Alexander Heingartner, of Delaware, OH, March 27, age 91. He taught psychology at OWU. 

Ruth Heitzman, of Delaware, OH, May 14, age 92. She was the catering supervisor at OWU for 38 years.

Cathy Holland, of Delaware, OH, Feb. 7, age 65. She was a secretary at OWU. Cathy is survived by daughter Carissa Holland Moore ’00. 

Conrad Kent, of Delaware, OH, April 28, age 80. He was professor emeritus of modern foreign languages and humanities-classics. Conrad taught at OWU for more than 30 years.

Ann Lee, of Delaware, OH, Aug. 3, age 80. She worked in admission and then in the registrar’s office at OWU. She was a member of OWU’s Quarter Century Club. 

Anna Macias, of NY, November. She was professor emerita of history, retiring in 1993 after 30 years at OWU.

David Niwa, of Columbus, OH, Sept. 1, age 58. He taught music at OWU.

Arthur Peterson, of Sun City CA, March 23, age 96. He was a professor and department chair of politics and government at OWU. He was predeceased by son Jon Peterson ’76.

Morgan Phillips ’59, of Auburn, AL, Feb. 24. He was professor emeritus of religion, teaching at OWU for 37 years. He is survived by son Matthew “Scott” Phillips ’83 and daughter-in-law Margaret Freehling Phillips ’85.

Llewellyn “Bo” Rabby, of Delaware, OH, Jan. 23, age 88. He was professor emeritus of theatre, teaching theatre at OWU for nearly 40 years. Bo is survived by children Chris Rabby ’89, Leigh Rabby ’92, and Marcia Rabby Smith ’95. Below are memories from a few of Bo Rabby’s many students:

• Wayne Turney ’68: “From our first collaboration on The Fantasticks in the fall of 1967 to a remarkable Tempest in 2003, Bo has always been one of those rare friends in the theatre.”
• Frank Corrado ’69: “Bo cast me as John Proctor in The Crucible (opposite the fantastic Pamela Erbe). My idea of ‘technique’ at the time was to channel the moves of assorted British film actors, adding a sloppy dollop of Brando to keep it real. Bo saw right through this and after a couple of rehearsals drew me aside in his down-to-earth way and said: ‘Remember one thing here, Proctor is a farmer, not an actor.’ No one in the theatre has ever said anything as important or more useful to me than he did in that one rehearsal years ago.”
• Cindee Mayfield Dobbs ’76: “I can still remember the first time I was invited in that office, the ‘inner-sanctum,’ to discuss my future goals and aspirations. I was intimidated and terrified of the ‘Bear.’ But you became the single, most important, influence in my life as an actress. I will never forget you.”
• Deborah McColloch ’77: “Bo had such a positive impact on scores of students through the years. One of my favorite happy memories of Chappelear is your production of MacBeth, with Rod Martin and Betsy Tobie.”
• Mark Eichorn ’79: “Your love and inspiration for acting, directing, and teaching will live forever in those you have touched. Everytime I step on the stage, I ask myself, how would Bo direct me here?”
• Sharon Shahinian ’79: “One of the great mentors in my life.”
• Randy Myers ’92: “Thanks to your resilient dedication to theatre, . . . you inspired many of us to pursue careers in the arts, and everyone to think and grow as individuals. That is a career worth its weight in gold.”
• Abby Feldman ’98: “Is this art?” asked Dr. Rabby, in Junior Seminar, referring to a work depicted in the slide behind him.
  “No!” I declared boldly, as a young college student might.
  “Okay,” he responded patiently, “why not?”
  “Because you can just tell. I mean, look at that thing. Any sane person would agree.”
  And with that uneducated response Dr. Rabby merely raised his foreboding brow, and from his wry smile responded, “Anyone care to disagree?”
• Jason Beehler ’00: “Little did I know, as I fist-pounded my way through an utterly forgettable scene performance, that over the course of the next several years, the scary old man with the notepad and pen sitting in the dark corner of Rm. 008 in the basement of Chappelear would become my most trusted mentor, my favorite director on Earth, the man who taught me everything I know about theatre, and my dear friend.”
• Maggie Flanagan Hollway ’02: “Tall, smart, a little gray, a belly laugh, contagious energy, stubborn, a father figure, intuitive, a good eye, a confidant, an uneven walk, a charmer. These are just a few words to describe a remarkable man, Dr. Rabby. Thank you for bringing us up, and never letting us down.”
• Rebecca Little ’04: “But oh, the laugh! Dr. Rabby’s rather loud guffaw reverberated throughout the room, causing chuckles among the students, revealing his sense of humor and sincere delight for life. Dr. Rabby’s ability to let go and laugh at life’s complexities, and at himself, led to unabashed friendships with students.”
• James Scotland IV ’04: “Dr. Rabby helped a young man who wished to be funny become a comedic actor with confidence in his abilities to bring smiles to the faces in an audience.” 

Ethel Shoaf, of Delaware, OH, Aug. 11. She worked in food service at OWU for more than 23 years.

Evan Smith, of Snohomish County, WA, Nov. 18, age 77. He taught at OWU.

Mary Spangler Will, of Shelby, OH, Dec. 26, age 89. She was a secretary at OWU.

Elizabeth Switzer, of Delaware, OH, Aug. 15, age 90. She worked in admission at OWU.

Patricia Szczech, of Columbus, OH, Dec. 31, age 81. She was an assistant professor of nursing.

Carlton Thompson, of Delaware, OH, April 10. He worked in maintenance at OWU.

Jocelyn Van DerVoort Martin, of Wilmington, OH, Feb. 20, age 88. She worked in the athletic department at OWU.

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

Friends

Jane Jackson Griffiths, of 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

Betty Smith ’52 and former OWU faculty member Richard Smith for the loss of Betty’s brother, Charles Jackson, Aug. 25. Our sympathy also to Charles’ grandchildren, who include Rachel Lantz ’22, Jennifer Ripper ’14, and current student Samuel Ripper.

Julia Strimer ’62 for the loss of her brother, Peter Strimer, of FL, Nov.

Gayle Oysler Shidler ’69 and Raina Oysler Graham ’16 for the loss of their husband and uncle, Mel Shidler, of Oxford, OH, Aug. 10, 2020, age 68.

Robert Lindner ’71 and Jeffrey Linder ’74 for the loss of their father, Robert Lindner, Feb. 16, age 101.

Timothy Lanza ’77 for the loss of his father, Guy Lanza, of Lancaster, PA, Dec. 31, age 97.

Charles Quilhot ’79 and Dru Quilhot Conner ’81 for the loss of their father, Arthur Quilhot, of Fort Wayne, IN, Feb. 10, age 89.

Donald Curran ’81, William Curran ’92, and Charles Curran ’94 for the loss of their father, D. Edward Curran, of PA, March, age 92.

Laurie Goodrich Clark ’81 for the loss of her father, Kenneth Goodrich, of Columbus, OH, Aug. 10, age 88.

Jennifer Bogart Gardner ’88 for the loss of her father, Edward Bogart, of Alexandria, VA, Jan. 12, age 92.

S.J. Barakony ’98 for the loss of his father, Frank Barakony, of Parma Heights, OH, Aug. 28, age 81.

Tiffany Priest Schultz ’06 for the loss of her father, Terry Preist, of Newark, OH, Jan. 1, age 75.

Joanne Neugebauer ’11 for the loss of her father, William Neugebauer, of Euclid, OH, Feb. 21, age 71. 

Hillary Fowler Milligan ’14 for the loss of her stepfather, Robert Holder, of Canfield, OH, Aug. 1, age 75.