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

Frederick Coe '41, of Redding, CA, June 10, age 104. 

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.

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.

Dorothy "Dot" Woodland Dister '45, of Morenci, MI, April 10, age 99. She is survived by son Robert Dister '73. Dot was a member of Alpha Chi Omega 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.

Amy Bowen Riski '48, of Caldwell, OH, Oct. 31, age 97. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

John Goble '48, of CA, Oct. 20, age 97. He was predeceased by stepfather Maynard Cherington 1918. John was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.

Sarah Hoover Buchert '48, of Marietta, OH, Aug. 8, age 96. She was predeceased by husband Roger Buchert '49 and brother Charles Hoover '50. She was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Lorna Jean Kraft '48, of Canton, OH, July 5, age 96. She is survived by grandchild Alexander Snyder '26.

Pansy Stone Whitman '48, of MA, Nov. 12. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Beulah Swinney Swenumson '48, of Houston, TX, Sept. 22, age 97. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

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

William Farragher '49, of Manchester, NH, Sept. 16, age 101. He is survived by daughter Kelly Farragher-Paras '75. Bill was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

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

Marilyn Martin Knerr '49, of Mechanicsburg, OH, June 15, age 96. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

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.

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

Robert Enders '50, of KY, Oct. 26, age 98. He was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.

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

James Parks '50, of Grandview Heights, OH, Aug. 11, age 97. He was predeceased by sister Sarah Parks Edelman '52 and brother John Parks '54. 

David Puddington '50, of Gainesville, GA, Oct. 18, age 95. He was predeceased by wife Dorothy Hinton Puddington '51. Dave was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

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.

Cecil "Scotty" Scott '50, of Granville, OH, May 24, age 95. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Richard Guillod '51, of OH, Nov. 3, age 93. He was predeceased by sister JoAnn Guillod Stahlfeld '49. Rich was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Donna Guthrie Lewis '51, of Kalamazoo, MI, June, age 95. 

E. Rodman "Rod" Heine '51, of Chapel Hill, NC, July 29, age 94. He was predeceased by parents Walter Heine 1923 and M. Louise Kimler Heine 1924, and sister Litta Heine Vigne '53. Rod is survived by son Eric Heine '77. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Dorothy Lander Lincoln '51, of Tecumseh, MI, July 3, age 93. 

K. Virginia Meredith DeLong '51, of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Sept. 3, age 93. She was predeceased by husband David DeLong '50 and brother James Meredith '54. Ginny is survived by sister Barbara Meredith Stelzer '57 and niece Janet Stelzer Brownfield '82. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Anne Peck Olson '51, of Monroe, OH, Oct. 27, age 94. She was predeceased by husband Robert Olson '53. Anne was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Caroline Rhoads Luckingbeal '51, of Knoxville, TN, Sept. 23, age 94. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

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.

Roberta Sloatman Hurlburt '51, of Windsor, VT, July 18, age 94. She was predeceased by parents David Sloatman 1923 and Esther Hughes Sloatman 1925. Roberta is survived by sister Esther Sloatman Barto '54. 

Lois Wesler Martin '51, of Austin, TX, June 15, age 93. She was a member of OWU's Tower Society and 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.

Gary Wilkinson '51, of Washington D.C., Oct. 4, age 95. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Charles Barber '52, of OH, Aug. 30, age 93. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Sally Brown Moldoven '52, of Poland, OH, July 25, age 93. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

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

Richard Eichhorn '52, of Parker, CO, Nov. 14, age 95. He was predecease by father Charles Eichhorn 1920, uncle Robert Eichhorn 1919, and cousin Robert Eichhorn '47. Richard is survived by brother Charles Eichhorn '55. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

Joanne Goodnow Geyer '52, of Hamilton, NY, July 1, 2022, age 92. She is survived by child Peter Geyer '81 and grandchild Natalie Geyer '25.

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.

Charles "Pete" Hauck '52, of Toledo, OH, Aug. 17, age 93. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Roger Kennedy '52, of OH, July 4, age 92. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Sarah "Sally" Leimbach Karrick '52, of Columbus, OH, July 26, age 92. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Marilyn Reese Foreman '52, of OH, May 22, age 93. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.

William Smith '52, of Glendale, AZ, May 16, age 93. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

W. W. "Bill" Stewart '52, of Boca Raton, FL, Sept. 23, age 93. He was predeceased by wife Betty Jean Funk Stewart '54. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

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.

Barbara Ziegler Kaiser '52, of Lafayette, IN, May 20, age 93. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

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

John Carr '53, of Wallingford, CT, Sept. 5, age 91. He was a member of Beta Sigma Tau fraternity.

Mary Ellen Hoffhines Miller '53, of Canton, OH, Sept. 7, age 92. She was predeceased by brother Ralph Hoffhines '47. Mary Ellen was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

Martha Kirkpatrick Marsh '53, of Sylvania, OH, Aug. 25, age 94. She was predeceased by husband Benjamin Marsh '50. Martha was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

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

Walter Quetsch '53, of Washington D.C., Aug. 11, age 92. He was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Kappa Sigma fraternity.

John Shuster '53, of Beavercreek, OH, May 25, age 91. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon 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.

Merlin Bachellor '54, of Minnetonka, MN, Nov. 9, age 92. He was predeceased by parents Raymond Bachellor 1924 and Doris Finch Bachellor 1924. Merlin was a member of Beta Sigma Tau fraternity.

Barbara Davis Rix '54, of Ashland, NE, June 23, age 91. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Mary Lou Elder Spencer '54, of Fort Myers, FL, Aug. 19, age 90. She is survived by daughter Jane Spencer Majeski '82. Mary Lou was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

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 Hennis Brant '54, of Warren, OH, Oct. 21, age 91. She was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Alfred "Al" Hubler '54, of Elyria, OH, July 31, age 91. He was predeceased by wife Lois Malish Hubler '53. Al was a member of Beta Sigma Tau fraternity.

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

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.

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

Carolyn Collier Mooney '55, of Ojai, CA, Aug. 10, age 90. She was predeceased by uncle Eldon Roe '34 and cousin Thomas Roe '65. Carolyn was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

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.

Richard Newell '55, of Tulsa, OK, Oct. 15, age 89. He was predeceased by parents Karl Newell 1924 and Ruth Davis Newell '32. Dick is survived by wife Madge Shreve '56, son Richard Newell '80, sister Eleanor Newell Walkley '53, and brother John Newell '66. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta 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.

Donald Sponseller '55, of North Canton, OH, Sept. 7, age 90. 

Margaret "Anne" Stiles Esarove '55, of OH, Nov., age 89. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Gregg Wharry '55, of Boise, ID, July 6, age 90. 

Glen Douglass '56, of Kalamazoo, MI, Oct. 15, age 89. He is survived by cousin Nancy Nail Molitor '64. Glen was a member of Delta Tau Delta 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.

Lyston Knappenberger '56, of Mayville, NY, July 14, age 89. He was predeceased by father Harold Knappenberger 1924, uncle Lee Smith 1924, and aunt Florence Smith 1925. Lyston was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.

Allan Longo '56, of OH, Oct. 28, age 89. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

George Nielsen '56, of MI, Sept. 14, age 89. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Carol Pascarella '56, of Avon Lake, OH, June 18, age 89. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

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.

Joanna Shinkle Nicklin '56, of MO, June 8, age 88. She is survived by sister Helen Ashmore '61. Joanna was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

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

Joan Weaver Wilharm '56, of Chagrin Falls, OH, Nov. 12, age 89. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Arthur "Buzz" Althans '57, of Hilton Head Island, SC, Oct. 2, age 87. 

Keith Eiken '57, of Louisville, KY, Feb. 3, age 87. He was predeceased by brother Richard Eiken '53. Keith is survived by niece Amy Eiken '84 and sister-in-law Maribeth Graham '55. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Susan Engel Knudsen '57, of Billings, MT, April 16, age 78. 

Allan Fisher '57, of MD, May 1, age 87. He was predeceased by father Allan Fisher 1927. Allan was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Daniel Strayer '57, of Centerville, OH, Sept. 6, age 88. He is survived by wife Phyllis Dobben Strayer '57. Daniel was predeceased by parents Robert Strayer '28 and Alice Young Strayer '30, aunts Isabella Young Klingler 1916, Ethel Young Slutz 1916, and Sara Young Warren 1920, and uncles William Strayer '30 and Richard Young '33. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

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

Sara "Sally" Wilkinson Adams '57, of Hudson, OH, Oct. 2, age 88. She was predeceased by sister Sue Wilkinson Cotton '61. Sally was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

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

William Giffin '58, of Lima, OH, Oct. 26, age 87. He was predeceased by wife Judith Yingling Giffin '58. Bill was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Carol Green '58, of Charleston, SC, Sept. 20, age 87. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

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

Alice Keller Leister '58, of Big Rapids, MI, Oct. 1, age 86. She was predeceased by sister Mary Keller Brewer '54. Alice is survived by daughter Susan Leister McCullen '88 and niece Margaret Brewer Perrett '86. She was a member of Alpha Xi 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.

Ralph Morrow '58, of Key West, FL, July 31, age 87. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Frederick Rice '58, of Falmouth, ME, June 17, age 87. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Marylu Warner Stacy '58, of Tiffin, OH, Nov. 12, age 87. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Judith Yingling Giffin '58, of Cridersville, OH, July 14, age 87. She is survived by husband Bill Giffin '58. Judith was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Norman Zigrossi '58, of Knoxville, TN, July 5. He is survived by daughter Karen Zigrossi '85. Norman was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

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

David Griffin '59, of Harvard, MA, Sept. 21. 

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.

Thomas Hearn '59, of Chippewa Falls, WI, July 19, age 86. He was predeceased by parent M.K. Hearn '29. Thomas was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

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.

Phillip Meek '59, of Frankfort, MI, Nov. 21, age 86. He was predeceased by father Joseph Meek 1925 and cousins Robert Meek '51 and M.J. Meek Fuge '59. Phil is survived by wife Nancy LaPorte Meek '59, daughter Laurie Meek '92, brother Donald Meek '57, sister Marilyn Meek Webster '63, nephews Steven Meek '82 and Mark Hofelich '02, grandchildren Lordan Larkin '18 and Peyton Larkin '21, and great-grandnephew Cooper Meek '25. He was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

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.

Betty Smith Douthett Brunton '59, of Alexandria, VA, Feb. 25, age 85. She was predeceased by first husband Marshall Douthett '58. Betty was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and the Panhellenic Council.

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

Joanne Teopfer Wright '59, of FL, June 24. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta 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.

Jacquelin Hirth Lewis '60, of Columbus, NC, Nov. 2, age 85.

Raymond Hopkins '60, of Swarthmore, PA, May 23, age 84. He is survived by wife Carol Hopkins '62 and cousin Sarah Cornwall '67. Raymond was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

M. Patricia Hunt Perry '60, of Guilderland, NY, Feb. 27, age 85. She is survived by son Jeffrey Neal '85. 

June Kiger Baughman '60, of Summit County, OH, Feb. 4. She was predeceased by brother Thomas Kiger '55. June was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Edmond Lash '60, of Ashland, OH, May 9. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

David Lowman '60, of Warren, OH, Oct. 19, age 84. He was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.

Stan Noland '60, of Cincinnati, OH, June 1. He is survived by brother Thomas Nolan '67 and niece Katheryn Noland '01. Stan was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Natalie Vernon Davis '60, of Lebanon, NH, July 19, age 85. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

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.

Kenneth Durst '61, of MA, July 20, age 84. He is survived by wife Barbara Eastman Durst '61. Kenneth was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. 

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

Brigitte Murau Weimann '61, of Middlebury, CT, Sept. 22, age 85. 

Toby Spradling Owens '61, of Eureka Springs, AR, July 7, age 83. She is survived by sister Terry Spradling Jones '61. Toby was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

John Thomas '61, of Kentfield, CA, Nov. 17, age 84. He is survived by brother Richard Thomas '64 and grandson Finn Wayland '27. John was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

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

Mary Welty Jennings '61, of Missoula, MT, Oct. 7, age 83. She was predeceased by father Harold Welty '28. Mary was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

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.

Sherry Kamps Thompson '62, of Lebanon, OH, Sept. 22, age 83. 

John Kemper '62, of OH, Oct. 8, age 83. He was predeceased by mother Helen West Kemper '35. John is survived by daughter Karen Kemper '90 and nephew John Cannon '86.

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

Cynthia Pender Robbins '62, of Cabot, VT, June 22, age 82. 

A. John Rodrigues '62, of Derby, CT, Oct. 19, age 82. 

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.

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

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.

Alan "Kent" Robinson '63, of Kettering, OH, Nov. 13, age 82. He was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.

Susan Aikman Alperin '64, of Portland, OR, Sept. 25, age 80. She is survived by sisters Sarah Aikman Buchanan '61 and Nancy Aikman '67. Sue was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Albeon Anderson '64, of Rocky Mount, NC, July 2, age 81. He is survived by brother Michael Anderson '66 and son Michael Anderson '93. 

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)

Burt Biderman '64, of NY, May, age 80. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Robert "Robin" Crosby '64, of Delaware, OH, Oct. 22, age 81. He was predeceased by parents Robert Crosby '39 and Wilda Legge Crosby '39, and wife Kristan Rinker Crosby '68. Robin is survived by sisters Catherine Crosby Vigor '65 and Carole Crosby Mundy '67, and aunt Charlotte Legge Snee '49. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. 

Richard Flannery '64, of New Castle, PA, Sept. 30, age 81. He was predeceased by brother John Flannery '64. Richard is survived by brother Harry Flannery '69. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Maxine Flenard Murray '64, of Newburgh, IN, Sept. 13, age 80. 

J. "Doc" Greene '64, of Hanover, PA, Oct. 20, age 81. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Lynn Kummer Reinhardt '64, of Medina, OH, June 1, age 80. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

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

Selina Pendergrass Woods '64, of Winchester, MA, July 29, age 81. She is survived by husband William Woods '64. Selina was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

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

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.

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.

Jeffrey Hannie '66, of Lakeland, FL, Oct. 21, age 79. He was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.

Catherine Harding Davis '66, of NH, June 6, age 78. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.

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

Herbert Carey '67, of West Liberty, OH, Nov. 22, age 79. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

Leslie "Lee" Cashman '67, of Stonington, CT, June 5, age 78. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Janet Harris Sanders '67, of GA, July 11, age 77. She was predeceased by father William Harris '45, mother Elizabeth Harris '45, and aunt Joy Dunlap '45. Janet is survived by siblings Nancy Backhaus '64, David Harris '69, Mary Woods '75, and Carrie Harris '84.

James Hunt '67, of New London, NH, June 13, age 77. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Roger Morris '67, of Secane, PA, May 31, age 77. 

Alan Sippel '67, of OH, Oct. 19, age 78. He was predeceased by son Jon Sippel '02. Alan is survived by brother Charles Sippel '74.

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.

Donald "Reggie" Ryals '68, of Sarasota, FL, June 10, age 76. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta 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.

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.

Stephen "Gary" Komlos '71, of Palm Harbor, FL, Aug. 26, age 74. 

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

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

Linda Gill Bryden '72, of Salt Lake City, UT, Oct. 18, age 73. She is survived by uncle Robert Burrows '48, and aunts Marthella Burrows '48 and Lucille Van Cleve Burrows '48. Linda was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.  

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

Vanna Woodruff Heath '72, of Cable, OH, Oct. 1, age 72.

Kristan Coryell '73, of East Rochester, NY, June 29, age 72. She is survived by brother Todd Coryell '66. Kris was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

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

Ann Muenster-Nuiry '73, of New Orleans, LA, Oct. 4, age 72. She is survived by daughter Emma Nuiry '17. Ann was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.

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

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

Thomas Dressler '76, of Pasadena, CA, April 19, age 68. He was predeceased by mother Augusta Dove Dressler '37, uncles Robert Dove '28 and Gordon Nieberg '31, aunts Elizabeth Heil Dove '29 and Barbara Dove Nieberg '34, cousin Franklin Dove '58, and grandfather Franklin Dove 1902. Thomas is survived by sister Barbara Dressler Hartman '65, brother Roy Dressler '66, and cousins David Dove '53, Michael Dove '58, and Thomas Dove '63. 

Barbara Duff Krohn '77, of Springfield, OH, Oct. 29, age 68. She is survived by husband Roger Krohn '75, son Matthew Krohn '04, and brother David Duff '74. Barb was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

Scott "Skip" Englander '77, of Cleveland, OH, Oct. 7, age 68. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

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

Sally Noyes Dowling '77, of Toledo, OH, Sept. 13, age 68. She is survived by partner Rudolph Peckinpaugh '76. Sally was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

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

Virginia Perry Worcester '79, of Southport, CT, Oct. 21. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

1980s

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

Kevin Vincent '81, of LaFayette, GA, Aug. 8, age 64. 

Michael Burke '82, of NY, Aug. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi 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. 

James Morris '82, of Wylie, TX, July 16, age 63. 

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

Clayton Smudsky '84, of Walnut Creek, CA, July 26, age 60. He is survived by former wife Lori Pfeiffer Smudsky '84. Clay was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Rodney Hayes '87, of Hamden, OH, July 21, age 58.

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

1990s

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

Stephen Farris '92, of Delaware, OH, Oct., age 54. 

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

Tyler Christopher Baker '95X, of San Diego, CA, Oct. 31, age 50. He was predeceased by mother Jimi-Ann Baker, a former OWU employee. Tyler is survived by sisters Lisa Baker Johnson '85 and Susan Baker Asmo '87, and brother Todd Baker '91.

Matthew Smith '95, of OH, May 21, age 51. 

Pamela Van Riper '95, of Powell, OH, June 12, age 50. She is survived by husband Edward Van Riper '95. Pam was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.

David Lauffer '98, of Watertown, NY, June 28, age 48. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

2000s

Jason Aikens '03, of Columbus, OH, June 1, age 43. 

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

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

Jann Machotka Ichida, of OH, Nov. 8, age 82. She was adjunct professor of botany-microbiology at OWU. She was predeceased by husband Allan Ichida '53, professor of plant biology, microbiology, and mycology at OWU. 

Diane Minns, of OH, Sept. 1, age 63. She was a part-time instructor in education 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." 

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.

Sympathy to

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

Linda Pudvan Richter '76 for the loss of her mother, Joan Pudvan, of Eastlake, OH, Aug. 25, age 92.

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.

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

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.

Braden "Brady" Roesch '19 for the loss of his grandfather, James Roesch, of Delaware, OH, Aug. 20, age 93.