1950-1959

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Thomas Gallant '50, of Granville, OH, Jan. 10, age 97. He was predeceased by wife Myra Rowley Gallant '49, parents Ellis Gallant 1907 and Blanche Walker Gallant 1906, siblings Ellis Gallant '39 and Charlotte Gallant '39, and cousins James Walker '52, Anne Walker Ota '53, and Elta Rickley Fowler '31. Tom is survived by sons Bruce Gallant '82 and Richard Gallant '80. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Ned Myers '50, of GA, Oct. 13, age 98. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Paul Stager '50, of Westwood, CA, Jan. 18, age 96. He was predeceased by wife Carol Anderson Stager '53 and parents Paul Stager 1922 and Olive Stager 1924. Paul was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Carolyn Ward Jacobs '50, of Prairie Village, KS, April 13, age 97. She was predeceased by husband Frank Jacobs '49. Carolyn was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.
Joan Bruckheimer Kerns '51, Dec. 12, 2024, age 95. She was predeceased by husband George Kerns '51. She was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
Paula Gordin '51, of Delaware, OH, Dec. 15, age 95. She was predeceased by husband Richard Gordin '52. Paula is survived by sons Richard Gordin '73, Robert Gordin '75, and Douglas Gordin '78. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
Robert Johnston '51, of Lancaster, OH, Aug. 11, age 95. He is survived by daughter Lynn Johnston Curry '84. Bob was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.
David Miller '51, of Lancaster, OH, Aug. 1, age 96. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Nora Schreier Wooley '51, of Westlake, OH, June 18, age 96. She was predeceased by husband Kenneth Wooley '51. Nora was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Janet Selvey Marple '51, of Issaquah, WA, Feb. 19, age 96. She is survived by sister Esther Selvey Tajima '52. Janet was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
JoAnne Taylor '51, of Bloomfield, CT, Sept. 14, age 95. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Marie Ackel Hall '52, of San Mateo, CA, Sep. 29, age 94.
Marilyn Allomong Toner '52, of Edon, OH, Aug. 26, age 95. She was predeceased by mother Blanche Allomong 1923 and sister Marjorie Allomong Cornell '49.
J. J. (Jim) Anderson '52, of OH, Dec. 7, age 95. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
Carolyn Blair Ettinger '52, of NY, Oct. 26, age 95. She was predeceased by first husband John Blair '52. Carolyn was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.
Margaret Bonisteel Murray '52, of Marietta, NY, Oct. 1, age 96.
Susan Bradfield Phifer '52, of Barnesville, OH, June 17, age 96. She is survived by husband Charles Phifer '53 and sister Linda Bradfield Evans '54. Susan was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
James Humphreville '52, of Danbury, CT, Nov. 24, age 95. He was predeceased by wife Ada Schleig Humphreville '53. James was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.
Mary Iseman Timmons '52, of New Albany, OH, Oct. 14, age 95. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
Charles "Buck" Matthews '52, of Marne, MI, March 30, age 97. He was predeceased by cousin Ralph Beall '54. Buck was a member of Beta Sigma Tau fraternity.
Martha Cecil Stauffer '53, of Downer's Grove, IL, Jan. 6, age 94. She was predeceased by siblings Thomas Cecil '50 and Nancy Cecil Albrecht '47. Martha is survived by brother David Cecil '55. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority.
Elsie Cox Draper '53, of Lone Tree, CO, May 17, age 94. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
Martha Hibbert Boice '53, of Centerville, OH, June 5, age 94. She was predeceased by parents George Hibbert 1918 and Gladys Harbage Hibbert 1918, brother Frederick Hibbert '52, and aunts Lois Harbage 1921 and Eleanor Harbage Wilson 1931. Martha is survived by nieces Helen Hibbert Kirk '79 and Cynthia Hibbert Smithy '84. She was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Barbara Hunt Clark '53, of Medina, OH, Jan. 30, age 94. She was predeceased by husband Alan Clark '47. Barbara was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
Shirley Johnson Hooper '53, of Westfield, NJ, March 19. She was predeceased by husband George Hooper '53 and uncle Stanley Johnson 1918. Shirley is survived by children Tracey Hooper Abby-White '78, Carole Hooper Decker '80, and Alison Hooper '84, niece Jennifer Purinton '79, nephew Doug Purinton '81, and granddaughter Ashton Abby Giegerich '08. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.
Kenneth Lawson '53, of Beavercreek, OH, March 17, age 94. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.
William McCulloh '53, of Gambier, OH, Dec. 5, age 94. He is survived by brother Leon McCulloh '55.
Roberta Mitchell Curry '53, of Gainesville, FL, Sept. 21, age 94. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
Moynan O'Brien '53, of Galena, OH, May 29, 2024. She was predeceased by husband Richard O'Brien '54. Moynan was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
George Rader '53, of Ashburn, VA, Oct. 12, age 97. He is survived by wife Bernice Andresen Rader '52. George was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Marilyn Rosser Strickler '53, of Arcanum, OH, Jan., age 94. She is predeceased by parents Harold Rosser 1927 and Margaret Rosser 1928, brother Richard Rosser '51, uncle Rollin Rosser 1926, aunt Eloise Rosser '36, and cousin Alan Rosser '69. Marilyn is survived by nephew Eric Rosser '74 and cousin Erin Donnally Drake '02. She was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.
Paul Sharar '53, of Glen Rock, NJ, Aug. 12, age 94. He was predeceased by wife Helen Nichols Sharar '53. Paul was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
Barbara Slaybaugh Raymond '53, of Holland, MI, April 12, age 94. She is survived by Eleanor Slaybaugh Krell '56. Barbara was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
Gwen Turner Young '53, of WI, June. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Barbara Walchli Austinson '53, of OH, Oct. 30, age 94. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
Joan Weiner Comstock '53, of Venice, FL, March 2, age 94. She is survived by granddaughter Christina Trusty Ross '12. Joan was a member of Chi Omega sorority.
Mary Carol Creswell Short '54, of Houston, TX, Sept. 11, age 93. She was predeceased by husband Jack Short '55. Mary Carol is survived by children Melissa Short deCordova '82 and Thomas Short '80, and niece Katherine Sandin Eckerson '79. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
Mary Drury Campbell '54, of Chambersburg, PA, Sept. 23, age 92. She is survived by brother John Drury '60. Mary was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.
Roland Evilsizor '54, of Leawood, KS, Sept. 19, age 92. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
James Geiger '54, of Perry, GA, Jan. 5, age 93. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.
Marilyn Kaighin Townsend '54, of Warren, OH, Oct. 19, age 92. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
Kenneth Massar '54, of Etna, ME, Nov. 11, age 93. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
David Miller '54, of OH, June 6, age 93.
J.C. "Clint" Miller '54, of PA, June 26, age 94. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Barbara Mueller Weller '54, of Oakwood, OH, Oct. 30, age 93. She was predeceased by brother John Mueller '64 and aunt Mary Mueller Patterson '33. Barbara is survived by cousin Carolyn Patterson Gormont '64. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
Martha Pierce Glatthaar '54, of Ft. Thomas, KY, Sept. 13, age 93. She was predeceased by brother John Pierce '56. Martha was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Anne Saville Cherry '54, of Terrace Park, OH, Dec. 7, age 93. She was predeceased by husband Douglas Cherry '53, son Douglas Cherry '85, parents George Saville 1922 and Margaret Saville 1924, and brother Edward Saville '46. Anne is survived by grandchildren Glenn Briggs '14, Isabel Cherry '18, and John Cherry '20. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Joan Schaaff Hollister '54, of MA, May 12, age 94. She is survived by daughter Kristen Hollister Atwood '83. Joan was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Peggy Ashton Stratton '55, of New Philadelphia, OH, April 18, age 92. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
Cynthia Hibberd '55, of Salem, MA, Oct. 5, age 91. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
William Sager '55, of Ashland, OR, April 4, age 92. He is survived by wife Sue Swink Sager '55. Bill was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and received OWU's Distinguished Achievement Citation in 2005.
Raymond Thweatt '55, of Mechanicsburg, PA, Oct. 24, age 91. He is survived by wife Joan Spiller Thweatt '58 and daughter Sharon Thweatt Kronyak '84. Raymond was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.
Malcolm White '55, of Tipp City, OH, Aug. 29, age 91. He was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.
John Ashworth '56, of Cedarville, MI, Sept. 20, age 91. He is survived by wife Rosemary Baxter Ashworth '57. John was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
Nancy Atma Brooks '56, of Thornton, CO, Aug. 16, age 91. She was predeceased by ex-husband David Nystrom '56. Nancy was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Jane Emerson Dillard '56, of Dallas, TX, May 6, age 91. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority.
Karin Fischer Chambers '56, of Orange City, FL, Feb. 13, age 91. She was predeceased by husband Thomas Chambers '54. Karin was a member of Delta Gamma sorority.
Richard Gall '56, of Walnut Creek, CA, Oct. 22, age 91. He was predeceased by parents Joseph Gall '35 and Alice Miller Gall '33 and uncle Howard Miller '50. Dick was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Barbara Gellhaus Dellinger '56, of OH, Aug. 6, age 91. She was predeceased by sisters Ann Gellhaus Jackson '50 and Marion Gellhaus Munroe '42. Barbara is survived by son Robert Dellinger '82. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Ann "Nancy" Grubb Brandt '56, of OH, June, age 91. She was predeceased by cousin Louise Damon Thomas '51. Nancy is survived by husband John "Jack" Brandt '56 and sister Janet Grubb Neff '52. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Thomas Johns '56, of Leesport, PA, Feb. 4. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Philip Leek '56, of Ashland, OH, May 2, age 94. He was predeceased by wife Carolyn Graybill Leek '56. Philip was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.
Judith Marshall Rogers '56, of Sevierville, TN, May 28, age 92. She was predeceased by husband Harold Rogers '53. Judy was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
James Metzger '56, of Cincinnati, OH, Jan. 25, age 91. He is survived by wife Hope Hainer Metzger '59. Jim was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.
Jay Pierman '56, of OH, Nov. 26. He was predeceased by mother Lysbeth Pierman 1922. Jay is survived by sister Marylou Pierman Tuttle '46. He was a member of Chi Phi fraternity.
Joseph Shipman '56, of Canton, OH, Nov. 7, 2024, age 90. He was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.
Thomsa Stewart Haas '56, of Grinnell, IA, March 6, age 91. She was predeceased by parents Walter Stewart 1926 and Eleanor Quass Stewart 1927, brother John Stewart '53, and uncle Graham Stewart 1927. Tommy is survived by nephew Michael Stewart '79. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
James Welker '56, of O'Fallon, IL, June 2, age 91.
Martha Crossland Heath '57, of Rocky River, OH, Feb. 4, age 90. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
Oliver Iden '57, of Bloomingburg, OH, March 20, age 91. He was predeceased by mother Grace Warner Iden '30 and uncle Earl Warner 1926. Ollie is survived by siblings George Iden '61 and Elizabeth Iden Cory '55, and niece Janice Cory Adams '80.
Joan Rice Kirby '57, of Easton, MD, Feb. 14, age 90. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
C. Russell Huston '57, of Medina, OH, Jan. 7. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
Edwin Stanford '57, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, June 18, 2024, age 88. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
Clifford Aikens '58, of Pinehurst, NC, Oct. 23, age 89. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
William Bennett '58, of OH, May. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
Ron Carlson '58, of FL, Jan. 10. He was predeceased by brother Charles Carlson '55. Ron is survived by wife Priscilla Morrison Carlson '58, daughter Rebecca Carlson Royer '85, and brother Robert Carlson '63. Tom was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
Emilie DeWeese Kanitz '58, of Saginaw, MI, Feb. 10, age 89. She is survived by sister Suzanne DeWeese D'Ettorre '55. Emilie was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
David Engel '58, of Morehead City, NC, Feb. 13, age 90. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.
Patricia Greenwood '58, of MI, March 9, age 89. She was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Chi Omega sorority.
Ann LeFerve Fryman '58, of Granville, OH, Jan. 2, age 89. She is survived by husband Richard Fryman '57. Ann was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
William Waddell '58, of El Paso, TX, Jan. 25, age 89.
William Cook '59, of Moon Township, PA, May 3, age 88. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Marjorie Griffin Cochran '59, of Eugene, OR, April 4, age 88. She was predeceased by husband Thomas Cochran '58. Marge was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Lynn Homeyer Ramshaw '59, of FL, Dec. 23, age 88. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
Thomas Jenkins '59, of VA, Oct. 17, age 88. He was predeceased by mother Ruth Henney Jenkins 1929. Thomas is survived by wife Constance Bartram Jenkins '59 and brother Stephen Jenkins '62. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.
Mary King Bachmann '59, of Gilbert, AZ, March 16, age 88. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
James Kitson '59, of NY, Dec. He was predeceased by domestic partner Marilyn Clasen '59 and mother Wilma Talcott Kitson '32. Jim is survived by sister Joanne Kitson Palmer '67. He was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
John Marques '59, of Chatham, MA, March 5, age 91.
Marcia Ramey Augspurger '59, of Delaware, OH, May 18, age 89. She was predeceased by sisters Lynn Ramey '50 and Janice Ramey Andrews '62. Marcia is survived by nephews Timothy Andrews '13 and Benjamin Andrews '12.
Margaret Read Hammitt '59, of Rapid City, SD, Nov. 15, 2024, age 86. She was predeceased by husband Jackson Hammitt '59. Peg was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.
Sally Reiff Dickey '59, of IL, Dec. She was predeceased by mother Martha Huston Reiff 1926. Sally is survived by husband E. James Dickey '57, children Deborah Dickey Shellard '83, Douglas Dickey '88, David Dickey '90, and Derek Dickey '97, sister Mary Reiff Pollock '61, and granddaughter Elizabeth Dickey '23X. She was a member of OWU's Tower Society and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.