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Colonel Bernard "Bernie" George Demers USAF (Ret) was born on January 11, 1935, at King’s Daughter Hospital in Perry, Iowa. The son of A.W. and Mary Ann Demers, he attended Saint Patrick’s school from Kindergarten through High School graduating in 1952. He attended Lordes College in Dubuque, Iowa 1952-1954 until he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy (USNA). He entered the UNSA in June of 1954 and graduated on June 4, 1958. At that time, 25% of the graduating class was authorized to take their commission in the US Air Force and upon graduating he took his commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.

He entered navigation training in October 1958 at James Connelly AFB in Waco, Texas where he met and married his wife of over 60 years, Nelda. They were married in Waco, Texas in December 1959. They raised four children: William, Delia, Christopher and Kimberly.

Lt. Demers entered Roden Navigation School at Martha AFB. He completed B-52 training at Merced, California and was ordered to the 736th Bomb Squadron at Columbus, Mississippi. He was subsequently promoted to Captain and flew several 24 hour missions during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was moved to the Chief of Standardization Board Crew and received a spot (brevet) promotion to Major which he retained until ordered to Squadron Officer School in 1965 after serving two deployments to Anderson AFB, Guam and flying 25 missions in South Vietnam.

He attended a training with Industry program at the Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington completing the program in June 1966 when he was ordered to the 41st TEWS (Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron) in Thakli, Thailand.

After training in the B-66 aircraft, he arrived at Thakli on January 11, 1962. After flying 115 missions in and around North Vietnam, he returned to Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX and was promoted to Major in 1971. He ultimately served as a Section Chief in what was then Procurement (Now Contracts). He was posted to Air Force Logistics Comman (AFLC) headquarters as Chief of the Contract Administration Division. He was assigned to the Defense Systems Management School as Government Contracts and Business Management Instructor Fort Belvoir, VA. Promoted to Lt. Colonel and in 1972 received orders to the National War College.

He joined the Air Staff in the Pentagon in 1973 as Contracts Chief of Plans and Programs Division and was promoted to Colonel in 1978. He was named Chief Research and Development Contracts Division, HQUSAF until his retirement June 4, 1980.

His Awards and Decorations include Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Services Commendation Medal, AF Commendation Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Vietnamese Air Medal with Galantry Palm, Navy Expert Pistol Marksman, Navy Expert Rifle Marksman, Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Unit Citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster and Combat V plus various other awards and commendations.

He had secondary careers as GE Program Manager for KCIO Engines, California, where he oversaw the engines for Air Force One, President of PATH Products, Jacksonville, TX, Logistics Manager at Kentron International, Arlington, TX and Program Manager for Construction TV Station and Cable TV Service in Jadda and Jubaire, Saudi Naval Bases, Saudi Arabia.

After retirement, he enjoyed acting at Tyler Civic Theater, Lindale Community Theater, Lake Country Playhouse, Snow Line Players where he played several leading roles including Norman in On Golden Pond, Jackie in the Stranger, Dr. Cook in Dr. Cook’s Garden, Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Horowitz in Horowitz and Mrs. Washington, The Sunshine Boys, A Month of Sundays and various other supporting roles.

He also loved his home and community of Hide-A-Way Lake and Lindale where he was Alderman for the City of Hideaway, Board of Directors for Lindale ISD Educational Foundation and Vice President of Hideaway Kiwanis Club.

One of his greatest loves was the 20 years he spent as Santa Clause where he took immense joy in spreading the love of Christmas.

He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from United States Naval Academy, an M.B.A. from the University of Dayton and a M.S. in Logistics from the University of Southern California.

He was preceded in death by his parents A.W. and Mary Anne Demers, two sisters, Delia Andrews and Dorothy Rohner, his wife, Nelda Gibbs and one grandchild, George Nelson Bond. He is survived by his four children, William and wife, Amy of Rochester, WA, Delia Merritt of Garland, TX, Christopher and wife, Susan of Aledo, TX and Kimberly and husband, Mitchell Bond of Lindale, TX, twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Caudle-Rutledge- Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at ChristPoint Methodist Church in Lindale. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2025, at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas.

RADM Richard “Dick” Pittenger of Pocasset, MA passed away on June 19, 2025. Born in 1935 to Margaret and Earnest Pittenger in Nebraska, his family then resettled in Tacoma, WA. Dick joined the Naval Reserves and earned an appointment to the Naval Academy in 1954. Commissioned in 1958, he then served 32 years on active duty, mostly in Destroyers: USS Dupont, Perry, Farragut, Ramsey, and Connole. He commanded CONNOLE [FF-1056] and the minesweeper, PLEDGE [MSO-489] during the Viet Nam conflict.

After earning an MS in Physics, he became one of the Navy’s premier Anti-Submarine Warfare specialists and advocates. As “Mr. ASW”, he created significant improvements in equipment and tactics while commanding CONNOLE and Destroyer Squadron 26, the “ASW” Squadron; and, subsequently, as the Surface Force ASW Officer and Director of ASW for the Chief of Naval Operations.

Promoted to Rear Admiral in 1984, he was assigned as Chief of Staff, CINUSNAVEUR/ Deputy, US Commander Eastern Europe in London, UK during the Libyan conflict. In 1986, he became Director, ASW Warfare for the Chief of Naval Operations, overseeing an ASW analysis effort that became the Navy’s Master ASW Plan during the Cold War and period of Russian submarine development.

After receiving his second star in 1987, he became the Oceanographer of the Navy, where he was responsible for oceanographic facilities, survey ships and aircraft and complex models for fleet use, critical to ASW operations and also a strong advocate for the education of naval officers in scientific and engineering disciplines. He retired from the Navy in 1990.

Following retirement, Dick worked for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute [WHOI] on Cape Cod, MA as their first Arctic Research Coordinator and then as Director of their Marine Operations, overseeing revitalization of their research vessels and deep submergence programs. He then was instrumental in WHOI being selected as the operator of the new AGOR, RV Neil Armstrong. He retired from WHOI in 2004. In recognition of his promotion of oceanographic education, WHOI honored him in 2004 by establishing the annual RADM Richard F. Pittenger Joint MIT-WHOI Program Fellowship Award, awarded to a US Naval Officer in the program.

Dick was an ASW visionary, carefully imparting that vision to those around him. He routinely guided and mentored peers and subordinates alike, many of whom served in ASW-related positions for the balance of their careers, several also retiring as Admirals. He often remarked that his life was ruled by “Serendipity” ----Being with the right people at the right place and right time.

In his spare time, he was an avid ocean and river fisherman and dabbled around with woodworking projects.

Dick is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marge; daughters, Beth, Meg, Kate [Sue]; son Jamie [Michelle]; grandchildren, Emma, Grace, and Jacob Pittenger; and great-granddaughter, Saylor.

Peter James Foley, Sr., 90, of Bridgeport, CT, and Narragansett, RI, passed away on May 14, 2025. Born on April 30, 1935, he was a loving husband to Doris and a wonderful father to Valerie, Peter, Jr. (Anne), and Michael (Sheila).

In addition to his wife and children, Peter is survived by his beloved grandchildren Clare DeSalvo (Paul), Kate Browning (Ben), Matthew Foley (Marla), Caroline Chiciak (Adam), Andrew Foley (Natalie), Christopher Foley (Elsa), Jack Foley (Madi), Michael Foley, Gavin Butler, and Timothy Foley; as well as beautiful great grandchildren Chase, Patrick, Jack, Grace, James, Luke, Peter III, Charlotte, and Ophelia. Preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Ruth Foley, and his brother, Paul, he leaves behind his brother, Mark (Jan), dear nieces and nephews, and countless friends.

Pete treasured his wife, Doris, his true love, soulmate, and ultimate bridge partner of 66 years. Together, they created a family that was his pride and joy. He couldn't do enough for them whenever they needed him and often before they realized they did. He had a way of being in the right place at the perfect time to lend support to everyone he knew. A patriot, Pete graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served his country as a helicopter pilot, most notably guarding southern U.S. waters during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After leaving the Navy, he worked in engineering for the defense industry as a Program Management VP at Avco Lycoming in Stratford, CT, and Program Director at Williams International in Pontiac, MI.

A golfer who golfed his age into his 80s, he loved watching it, playing it, and mentoring others as they made the rounds with him. With his early support, at least one family member has scored a few prized club championship trophies. Every day, you could catch him singing or humming a song from the heart, often a Dean Martin tune. Throughout his life, he sang in school choirs, in church, and in his independent senior living community, 3030 Park, where he also learned to play the ukulele given to him by his granddaughter at the age of 88.

A love for the water began on Candlewood Lake at his grandmother's home, continued during his time at sea in the Navy, in the redwood pool in the backyard, and riding waves in Narragansett, RI, where Pete and Doris happily lived out 30 years of their retirement.

Please join family and friends for a celebration of life on July 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Fairfield, CT. For travel directions or to sign his online guest register, please visit www.LeskoFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the School Sisters of Notre Dame Atlantic-Midwest Province, whose good causes were close to Pete's heart, or an act of kindness that pays it forward in his name.

Lieutenant Colonel William A. Wolff (USAF Ret.) reported for final duty on April 23, 2025

William was born January 29, 1933, in Clara City, Minnesota to Henry Bruno Wolff, and Edna Viola (Koepp) Wolff. He was indeed a "surprise package", as his sister Dorothy, brother Henry and sister Ruth, were several years older than him.

William was a 1951 graduate of Hector High School. He appreciated the education he received there and believed it set him up for success in later academic and professional pursuits. With a small scholarship and while working three jobs, he attended the University of Minnesota for one year before leaving to enlist in the Navy. After taking the entrance exam and attending the Naval Academy Preparatory School, William entered the United States Naval Academy on a Secretary of the Navy appointment. He elected to take his commission in the United States Air Force, as it offered greater post-graduate educational opportunities. Upon graduation from the Academy, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on June 4, 1958.

While a Midshipman, William met Jacqueline Ann Pachaud. They were married in November of 1958 and honeymooned on a road trip to his first duty station at James Connally AFB, Waco, Texas, where he started navigator training. He graduated in 1959 and was selected to continue at the base as a flight and ground instructor. Their children Monique and William were both born at the base hospital.

The family moved to Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, Alabama while William attended Squadron Officers school. The Air Force then provided him with the opportunity to attend Stanford University, where he earned a master’s degree in industrial engineering in 1965.

In 1965 the Cold War in Europe was heating up and the family moved to Laon, France, where William reported for duty with the 66th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing serving as the aircraft maintenance officer. After Charles De Gaulle kicked the Americans out of France in 1967, the family moved to Wiesbaden, West Germany, where William reported for duty with the 7405th Special Operations Squadron, serving as navigator and Electronic Warfare Officer on a specially modified C-97, flying classified missions across portions of various communist countries.

In 1968, he was selected to participate in the Air Force Institute of Technologys "Training with Industry" program and was assigned to the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation in Bethpage, New York. While at Grumman he had the opportunity to work on several programs, including the F-14, EA-6B and Lunar Landing Module.

In 1969, he had his choice of assignments and elected to serve with the 16th Special Operation Squadron, stationed in Ubon, Thailand. He served as the weapons system operator on Thor (aka "Surprise Package") and flew 131 combat missions. Thor was a specially modified AC-130 gunship outfitted with electronics and cameras enabling the crew to peer through the jungle canopy to locate and disrupt the North Vietnamese Army supply line along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The Secretary of the Air Force was a proponent of the newly modified AC-130 system. For his actions in battle, Major Wolff was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with a bronze Oak Leaf Cluster and numerous air medals. The 16th SOS also earned the Presidential Unit Citation.

After returning from Vietnam, he held a number of positions of ever-increasing responsibility. He served as the Deputy Air Force Plant Representative at Northrop Aircraft Division in Hawthorne, California and was involved in numerous programs, including the F-5E, A-9/A-10, and F-16/YF 17.

After being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel he served with the USAF Office of Inspector General. At his last duty station, he was the Commander of the Defense Logistics Agency office at McDonnell-Douglas Astronautics Division in Huntington Beach, California. The primary program at that facility was the DELTA space launch vehicle. William retired after 23 years of military service.

After his military service, William went to work for TRW, rising to the position of Division Subcontract Manager. He enjoyed the work on several commercial and classified satellite programs. After TRW merged with the Northrop Grumman Corporation, he continued working until 2007. The last program he supported was the Airborne Laser.

He retired to his home in Rancho Palos Verdes and lived there for many years. After his wife Jackie passed away in 2017, he continued to live at his home for another two years before moving into assisted living at Rowntree Gardens in Stanton, California. Our family will be forever grateful for the wonderful care and attention he received at Rowntree.

William was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline, father Henry, mother Edna (Koepp), and stepfather Lynn Wulkan; siblings Dorothy (Poy) Tom, Henry (Mildred) Wolff, Ruth (Ray) Pelkey; nephews and nieces Paul Tom, John (Mary) Pelkey and Shirley (Dennis) Nelson. He is survived by his son William A. Wolff II and daughter Monique Simmer; grandchildren Matthew (Brianna) Wolff, Sarah Wolff and Rachel (Kevin) Whalen; granddaughter Isla Wolff, stepsister Arlene Swanson and nieces and nephews Franklin (Karen) Tom, Peter (Laura) Tom, Mary (Jim) Gent, Lois (Geoff) Morris, Philip (Maria) Tom, James (Tracy) Tom, Michael (Eileen) Tom; Kathy Wolff, David Wolff, Carolyn (John) Wolff; Bob (Teresa) Pelkey, Howard (Coleen) Pelkey, Ross (Teresa) Pelkey, Rolf (David) Pelkey, Russell Pelkey, numerous cousins and extended family.

July 19, 1932 – JUNE 11, 2025

With apologies for the delay, I can finally confirm that a celebration of my mother's life will indeed take place on Tuesday, August 19 at 1 pm at Vinson Hall, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101, in the auditorium on the top floor. I will send more detailed information, including about parking, soon. There will be a reception immediately afterwards in the adjacent lounge area.

Thank you all so much. She (and of course my father Dave) was proud of being part of “‘58 is great!” and you would all be welcome at the celebration of her life that we are planning to hold on August 19 at 1 pm at Vinson Hall. I am still waiting to get confirmation from them to make 100% sure and then I will send you all the information more formally.

Kathleen Pauline McGowan Willingham passed away peacefully in her sleep at Arleigh Burke Pavilion in McLean, VA on June 11, 2025, just a few weeks before her 93rd birthday. Her family and friends will miss her feisty spirit, lively wit, and keen intelligence.

A native of the North of Ireland, Kathleen worked as a teacher and at several Fairfax County, VA libraries and accompanied her husband on numerous postings during his career with the US Navy. Kathleen was born July 19, 1932, in Ballykelly, County Derry, and graduated from Loreto Convent in Coleraine and from St. Mary’s Teaching College (now University) in Belfast with a teaching degree in 1953. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from George Mason University in 1983. During her career as an educator, she taught at Tartnakelly and Long Tower primary schools in the North of Ireland and at schools in London, UK; Bethesda, MD; and Sangley Point US Naval Base, the Philippines.

On a trip to visit family in the Washington area in 1960, she met David Geary Willingham, then a Navy lieutenant. They married the following year and lived in Maryland, the Philippines, Ohio, New Zealand, California, New Jersey, Virginia, and Tennessee before Dave’s retirement from the Navy. The family settled in Springfield, VA and Kathleen worked at Richard Byrd, Kings Park, and Lorton public libraries before her retirement. A proud Irish nationalist, she spoke Gaelic and was active in the Irish American Cultural Institute and the Gaelic League of Washington. She participated in annual readings of James Joyce’s “Ulysses” on Bloomsday (June 16) at American University and St. Patrick’s Day receptions at the Irish embassy. She is survived by her children Peg Willingham (Michael Bear) of Falls Church, VA; Eileen Willingham (Joe Miller) of Copenhagen, Denmark and Putney, VT; Rosemary Willingham (Stephanie Kish) of New Plymouth, New Zealand, and David Willingham (Lourdes Juncal) of Vigo, Spain; by her granddaughters Rebecca R. Namm, Moira K. Miller, and Fiona R. Miller; her sister, Maureen McGowan Valis; and 26 nieces and nephews in Ireland, the UK, Canada, and the U.S.

The family is not requesting donations or flowers, but if you wish to do so, they suggest contributing to the Vinson Hall Retirement Community Employee Caring Fund. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E6388&id=1__;!!M2D_dUfSiN4E!Kch1bt0xlLGBxbe2IOdUifTl7K_80qG1qPh9pAqBxEmR4PH3vVhOiHdu137qHG6bQtAmdJee5sCKMtUzxbcl-3lL4x24c048CA$

A memorial service will be held later this year, and she will be buried with her husband, who died in 2011, at Arlington National Cemetery.

I wanted to let you that my mother passed away this morning (June 11). We are not yet sure when a service will be held — but the wait time now at Arlington Cemetery
for spouses is 18 months. We will do something sooner - need to coordinate schedules with my siblings, who live around the world.

Burial ceremony for Dennis is planned at the Oak Hill Cemetery located at 3001 R St NW, Washington (Georgetown), and is scheduled for Monday, August 25th at 10:00am.

Funeral service for John Dennis Lanigan will be at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, 9 El Pomar Road, Colorado Springs, CO next Thursday, June 19 at10 AM. Karol is in a rehab facility (major back surgery complications) and will be able to attend the Mass. Refreshments will be served at the church after the service. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Dennis Lanigan passed away peacefully in Colorado Springs, CO, on May 31, 2025, at age 88. He was born August 25, 1936, in Shanghai, China, to Ann White and Brigadier General John Ralph "Pat" Lanigan, USMC. As the son of a Marine Corps officer, Dennis spent his early years living in an array of places, including: Philadelphia, PA; Washington, D.C.; Camp LeJeune, NC; Clearwater Beach, FL; Arlington, TX; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Parris Island, SC; and Dade City, FL. At age 16, with special permission from the Secretary of the Navy, he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve, becoming the youngest person ever to do so. That same year he graduated from St. John's College High School in Washington, DC, and later attended Sullivan's Prep School and Georgetown University before entering the U.S. Naval Academy in 1954.

Dennis served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. His first tour was in a reconnaissance company with the 1st Marine Brigade in Kaneohe Bay, HI. He later served as an instructor and company commander at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, VA, and as Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Hunley off Dunoon, Scotland. After earning an MS in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, he served briefly at Headquarters Marine Corps before a thirteen-month deployment to Vietnam, where he earned the Legion of Merit for exemplary service. He returned to Headquarters and remained there until his military retirement in 1973, after an unfortunate run-in with a lawn mower resulted in the loss of a few toes, a tale he often told with his trademark wit.

After medically retiring from the Marine Corps, Dennis worked for eleven years as a Principal Scientist with General Research, and then for fifteen years as a computer systems engineer with the MITRE Corporation in McLean, VA; Heidelberg, Germany; and Colorado Springs, CO. He retired in 1999 and spent his later years traveling, playing bridge, supporting the Colorado Opera Festival and the Pikes Peak Opera League, and enjoying the fellowship of The Argonauts, where he once served as President. He was a lifetime member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).

What truly defined Dennis was not just his impressive accomplishments, but the way he made people feel. He had a quick wit and a magnetic sense of humor that lit up any room he entered. His smile and laugh were unforgettable, warm, genuine, and contagious. He welcomed everyone with open arms and had an effortless way of making people feel seen and valued. He was deeply loyal, remarkably thoughtful, loving, and always ready to help. Dennis approached life with sincerity, integrity, and optimism, always choosing to see the best in people. His kindness left a lasting imprint on everyone lucky enough to cross his path.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, the former Karol Isabel Loos of Carlisle, PA; son Brian Lanigan and his husband Eddie, daughters Patricia Jerrell, Kathy Nickles and her husband Brian, Colleen Clark and her husband John, and Andrea Kirshner and her husband Rand; stepson William Hooke and his wife Kristin, stepdaughter Kathleen Hooke and her husband Paul, 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, and his brother Kevin Lanigan. He was predeceased by his brother Pat Lanigan and his wife Kathy (Karol's sister), his brother Michael Lanigan, his stepdaughter Mary Kate Joslin, and his grandson Christopher Mumma.

The family expresses their gratitude to the many Home Instead and Gentiva Hospice caregivers who cared for Dennis with love, compassion and joy.

A memorial service will be held on a future date to be announced on Swan-Law Funeral Directors' website. Contributions may be made in Dennis' memory to Westside Cares, 2808 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904, a non-profit organization that helps neighbors in need.

Captain Thomas Dixon Grimm, USN (Ret.), passed away on April 21, 2025, in Hilton Head Island after several years battling Parkinson’s disease. He was 89 years old.

Tom was born in Connellsville, PA, to Bert and Annie Grimm. At Dormont High School in Pittsburgh, he played football, wrestled, and ran on the track team. Having been recruited to play football, he attended Bullis Preparatory School for a year before heading to Annapolis, MD, where he entered the United States Naval Academy in 1954. While at the Naval Academy, he played football on the Varsity and JV teams.

After graduation from the Naval Academy and his commissioning as an Ensign in 1958, he married Julia Bolin in Pittsburgh and reported to USS VESOLE (DDR-878) in Norfolk. In 1960, he transferred to the submarine community where he served aboard diesel submarines ANGLER (SS-240), TIGRONE (SS-419), IREX (SS-482), DARTER (SS-576), TROUT (SS-566), and commanded the DARTER (SS-576).

Captain Grimm retired from the Navy in 1982 and went to work at Battelle Memorial Institute located in Columbus, OH, where he led a large research and development division until his retirement in 1996.

Following retirement, he and his wife Julia relocated to Navarre, FL and later to Hilton Head Island, SC. He remained active in retirement with various endeavors including golf and travel to visit family. He served as President of one of the largest Homeowners Associations in the state of Florida.

Tom was an eternal optimist who loved to laugh, tease, and be with family and friends. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, and doting “Pop” to his seven grandchildren.

Predeceased by Julia, his wife of 64 years, and brothers Dick and Wendell, Tom is survived by his brother Art; two sons Randy (Diana) and Bob (Joanie); daughter Sandy Denius; seven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at the Naval Academy Chapel on July 24, 2025, followed by inurnment at the USNA Columbarium.

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Pat was born in San Francisco on July 14, 1935, the eldest son of Dr. Clyde and Margaret (Marge) Flood. He grew up in Tucson, Arizona and was an All-State quarterback leading Tucson High to back-to-back State football championships in 1951 and 1952. He served as Student Body President graduating first in his class in 1953. He started his college athletic career at Notre Dame (having been personally invited and recruited by its renowned coach, Frank Leahy), but the following year he accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy where he played varsity football and swimming and in his senior season helped lead the 9-1-1 Midshipmen football team to the 1958 Cotton Bo l championship and national ranking among the top five teams. While awaiting his four-year active sea duty assignment, Pat was requested to stay on at the Academy to assist the coaching staff for the coming season.

After honorably serving his country over the course of his active duty as a junior naval officer aboard two separate Navy ships home-ported in San Diego, in 1962 Pat entered the Naval Reserves and returned to Tucson with his young family to commence Law School at the University of Arizona. Pat moved his rapidly growing family to Phoenix in 1965 to begin a 50-year successful law career with Jennings, Strouss and Salmon. Over those five decades, Pat served the firm in the fidelity and surety practice, construction law and professional liability fields and took on firm management assignments as well as undertaking many professional and community responsibilities. Pat was an active member of his parish and was a regular daily attendee of the noon mass at Saint Mary’s Basilica just a few blocks from his office building.

Pat was dedicated to and enjoyed success in his law practice. Outside of his overriding devotion to his famlly and faith, his biggest thrill in life was staying close to his favorite sport of football, serving almost 40-years as a football official, first at the high school level while attending law school and then in the WAC/PAC10-12 football conferences, eventually becoming head referee. His crew lovingly nicknamed him the "Admiral." He officiated many bowl games, including the 1991 Rose Bowl and the 1995 and 1996 National Championship games at the Fiesta Bowl.

Pat also served as a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem and in 1970 became a respected member of The Phoenix Thunderbirds. He married his high school sweetheart, Janice, and they were together for just shy of 67 years. He is also survived by his brothers, Mike and Tim Flood, sister Mimi Kelleher, his son Thomas Patrick Flood, Jr (Lin Sue), three loving daughters, Diane Western (Doug), Laura Johnson and Debbie Griggs (Greg), 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son Terence Michael who passed in 1998.

Pat's memorial mass and Celebration of Life will be held May 21, at St. Francis Xavier Parish at 1:30pm. with a reception immediately following at Anderson Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Pat's honor to Hospice of the Valley and St. Vincent de Paul.

LCDR Robert C Sauer, US Navy (Retired), from Burnsville, MN, passed away on April 19, 2025, at the age of 90. After suffering serious injuries from a fall 5 weeks prior, Robert (Bob) succumbed to pneumonia. He was surrounded by his loving family – Connie Sauer (wife), Sandra Sauer, Robert Sauer Jr, and James Sauer. He leaves behind six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Bob was born in Royalton, MN, on June 10, 1934. He attended a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Royalton High School in 1953, where he played 6-man football. He enlisted in the US Navy in January 1953 and soon afterwards, received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy where he graduated with the Class of 1958.

Bob met his sweetheart, Connie Rauch, after high school; the couple became engaged prior to him entering the USNA. Bob married Connie on Flag Day, June 14, 1958, beginning their 66 years of marriage. Connie and Bob raised their three children in a loving home where family always came first. His family enjoyed many tours throughout the United States (Washington, Florida, Texas and Minnesota), plus a 4-year tour in Rota, Spain. Some of the best memories were overseas where the family camped and visited Italy, Vatican, Germany, France, England, Spain, and Portugal.

During his naval career, the ‘Commander’ was a highly proficient Naval Aviator, completing multiple operational squadron tours flying the P2V, P-3 and EP-e Orion, as well as several training command squadrons.

Bob retired from the US Navy in 1978 and moved back to Burnsville, MN, where he started a career with Honeywell, and later, with Tappe Construction.

Bob’s US Navy career highly influenced his children, where all three served in the US Navy. Bob Jr and Jim both graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1983 and 1984 respectively – both went into naval aviation. Sandra was commissioned in the US Navy Medical Corps in 1983.

Bob developed some long-lasting relationships over the years. Two of his best buddies will surely miss him – Roy Clason (USNA 58) and Don Raunig (USNA 59). They were friends for over 65 years.

Bob Sauer was very proud of his wife, children and his country. He was a patriot! Not only did Bob influence his children, but he also encouraged, mentored, and influenced countless people throughout his life. He taught us to always strive to do better and to take care of each other. We were blessed to be his children.

Church Services will be at St John’s Catholic Church, Savage, Minnesota at 10:00am, August 8, 2025. There will be a visitation from 9:00 to 10:00 am before the services
with a luncheon Interment will be immediately after Church Services at 12:30pm, at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. The Sauer Family

It’s my sad duty to announce the death of my friend and roommate, Bob Sauer on 18 April. Bob had taken a bad fall down
the stairs at his home in Burnsville, Minnesota [MPLS] a few weeks prior. Following hospitalization he transferred to a
rehabilitation facility.

I had spoken to him on the 12^th and his spirits were good. His son Bob Jr., daughter Sandra and wife Connie were in the room
and many good old memories were shared.

Two days later Bob Jr. called an told me that his dad was back in the hospital with pneumonia. It was all downhill from there.

Roger Nutting passed peacefully on February 28, 2025 at the age of 89 in Bend, Oregon. Roger was predeceased by his loving wife Frances (Rogers) Nutting. They married in Philadelphia, PA and were together for 59 years.

Roger served 30 years as an Engineering Duty Officer. He earned a masters degree from Naval Post graduate school in electrical engineering and then went to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to lead the design and construction of the LST 1179 class ships. He went to Viet Nam in 1968 where he was the anti swimmer saboteur officer for all the Services and received a Bronze Star with Combat V by the USN.

That followed with a series of tours leading efforts in ship design, construction and maintenance. He was most proud of his role as the United States Navy Chief naval architect followed by leading the Navy's ship design department. After retiring from the Navy he worked in private industry continuing to support the Navy’s ship design and production. Finally, in 1998 he and Fran moved to Bend, Oregon and enjoyed many years of traveling while enjoying the beautiful Northwest.

Roger loved to play tennis, bike, and hike. He was proud of his dream house he built in Oregon and loved to garden. He was active in the Navy alumni association and enjoyed getting together for coffee with his hiking club. He has had many dogs over his life but his most beloved dog was Benny, a Welsh Corgie. Left to cherish his memory are his sons Roger Jr. and wife Cherry, David, and his daughter Marianne and husband Chris along with his two grandchildren: Liam and Connor.

. My dad passed away last Sunday, March 30th at 10:30PM. I do intend to draft an obit but I am trying to get a handle on all his rentals and get his bills squared away. Thank God he prepped, it's all in a trust so it's easier He had been feeling poorly over the last three months and we were hoping he could rebound, but it didn't happen. My heart is broken.

I have cc'ed my email on here but will be monitoring his email every few days. I should get that obit done in the next few days.

His service is planned for the Naval Weapons Station at Joint Base Charleston on Thursday April 24th at 1400 with a celebration event at his home, 23 Milano Court, Hanahan, SC 29410.
V/R,

Dave Morgan II
980-722-0179

CAPT Carl Emil Giese, Jr., USN (Ret.) of Virginia Beach passed unexpectedly on March 28, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born in San Diego, California. As the son of a U.S. Naval aviator, he lived in various duty stations, but spent the majority of his early years in their hometown of Merrill, Wisconsin.

Carl enlisted in the Navy in 1950 and later attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with the Class of ’58, 15thCompany. Upon graduation, he was stationed on the west coast where he served in the engineering department of several destroyers including as Chief Engineer of the USS Ozbourn (DD-843). He attended the Naval Post Graduate School as a young lieutenant, and upon graduation, he assumed command of the Naval research vessel, USS Marysville (EPCER-857) that visited the Galapagos islands among other Pacific ports. Carl’s notable duty stations included teaching engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy followed by several afloat tours in destroyers deployed from Newport, Road Island including serving as executive officer of the USS Joseph P. Kennedy (DD-850) and commanding officer of the USS Hugh Purvis (DD-709) and the USS Brownson (DD-868). He attended the Armed Forces Staff College, the Naval War College, and the Norwegian Defense College. He also served on the staff of the U.S. Second Fleet and the Atlantic Fleet. After leaving the Navy, Carl taught engineering at Tidewater Community College and continued his love for teaching as a substitute teacher in the Virginia Beach school system and in his hometown of Merrill, WI.

Carl was a man of impeccable moral character and principle, and he had a keen wit. He was a natural leader; admired by all for his professionalism and unswerving dedication to the crews he served with and the students he taught. He was an example and inspiration to many of them and to his friends and family.

Carl’s greatest passion, by far, was reading – second only to fishing. He loved history, and he loved recounting his sea stories even more - stories that never grew old.

Carl is survived by his beloved wife, Marty, whom he met in 1958 while on the east coast to serve as best man in the wedding of a Naval Academy roommate. Carl and ‘Marty’ were married 63 years. He is also survived by his three sons, Eric, John and Carl III (Chip), their spouses, Jennifer Kozlowski, Nicole Frost, and Kathi Hoke, and grandchildren, Garth, Teagan, Emil, Greta, Colette, Ella, and Anya.

Carl was a larger-than-life character, and he will be intensely missed by his family, friends and shipmates. A memorial mass followed by a celebration of life will be held on May 3rd at 11:00 AM at St Nicolas Catholic Church located at 712 Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Labre Indian School or the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

James Gary Weigand, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025 at his home in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. He was born on August 11, 1935 in Sheridan, Wyoming. Gary later moved to Delta, Colorado with his parents and three brothers. After high school, he attended the United States Naval Academy and then The University of Washington where he earned a doctorate in Physical Oceanography. He commanded nuclear submarines and had a distinguished 20-year career with the Navy. He then held executive positions with several utility companies in Texas and Vermont.

Gary was married to Mary Alice “Dee Dee” Moosey for 63 years. They have 3 daughters Janet (Irwin), Gretchen (Grover) and Caroline (Gutierrez), 8 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

A man of many talents Gary’s hobbies included traveling, woodworking, making violins, painting and growing grapes and olives. He spent many hours in his workshop playing music and tinkering with repairs. He was intellectually curious and an avid reader. He will be remembered for his wisdom, integrity, and hard work.

Private services will be held at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery on March 21, 2025

Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home
1265 N Main St
Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 249-2321

Laurence "Larry" Trudeau, 89, of Colchester, VT passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025.

Larry was born on September 23, 1935, in Graniteville, Vermont to Louis and Hélène Trudeau (Theriault). He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Montpelier, VT in 1953. After high school, Larry received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy and graduated in 1958. He was commissioned into the US Air Force and served in Germany and Turkey. He majored in engineering, a field that would shape the rest of his career.

In Turkey, he met the love of his life, Erika Belli. They were married on April 8, 1961 in Istanbul and returned to the United States to start a family. Larry’s professional journey as an engineer brought him to many companies in various states that included Honeywell, Sanders Associates, and General Electric. In 1970, he left his engineering career to teach math and electronics for 10 years at Burlington High School. He shared his passion for learning and his knowledge with students, leaving a lasting impression on many young minds. He even worked with UVM Continuing Education students as computers began to take off.

He returned to engineering work at Hayward Tyler and Triplex in Vermont. In the latter part of his career, he did contract engineering with various companies including Ben & Jerry’s where, often, a visit to the Waterbury plant ended with a pint of his favorite ice cream.

Beyond his professional achievements, Larry's greatest enjoyments were his personal endeavors. He founded a small homestead farm in Colchester, Vermont, where he lived out his passion for self-sufficiency and nature. Larry was also deeply committed to his Catholic faith, teaching and sharing his beliefs with others at Our Lady of Grace in Colchester, Holy Family in Essex and more recently, St. Ann’s in Milton. His strong faith was a guiding force throughout his life. Larry was always ready to lend a helping hand to his neighbors, showing kindness and support to all those in need. He had a deep passion for sports, especially basketball, hockey, and tennis (in retirement).

Larry was predeceased by his parents and eight of his siblings, Flore, Roger, Carmen, Robert, Gilbert, Lucille, Norman, and Bertrand. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Erika Belli, in 2023, his grandchild, William, in 1998, and his great grandchild, Lincoln, in 2017. Larry is survived by his children: Christian and Mary (Collins), Joel and Ann (Harmer), Eric and Karen (Wadehul), and Danielle and David (Vierling), two of his sisters, Gabrielle and Susan, 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Larry's commitment to his family, dedication to learning and teaching, love for sports, and lifelong service to his community will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, Essex Junction, VT. A celebration of life luncheon will follow the Mass at Holy Family Parish Hall at 12:30 pm.

Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home and Cremation Services
9 Pleasant St.
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-5802

On February 8, 2025, a brilliant spark went out. Dr. E.K. Greenwald, PhD, P.E. (Ken) passed away at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. Ken was born June 19, 1936, in Dayton, Ky. While Ken was a child of the Great Depression, he aspired to an amazing life of achievement and success. Built like a Mack Truck, Ken excelled in sports. At Worthington (Ohio) High School, he played first-string varsity football, baseball and track. He was named by the Columbus Dispatch newspaper to the all-state defensive football team.To his wife, Marilyn Kennedy Greenwald, he will always be her He-man.

Ken was a natural student and life-long learner. . While a junior in high school, Ken was selected by the Atomic Energy Commission as the Ohio student representative to participate in the AEC's summer engineering program at the Sandia National Lab in Albuquerque, N.M. Five years later, he was employed there and was present at the last U.S. above-ground nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site. He is one of the few people who has witnessed an atomic explosion.

Ken was appointed to the U.S Naval Academy and spent time on the aircraft carrier, USS Antietam. Upon discharge, he enrolled at The Ohio State University. While at OSU, Ken was elected president of Sigma Pi Sigma, an OSU physics honorary. As a result, he spent time with Nobel Laureates Linus Pauling, Ph.D. and Richard Feyman, Ph.D. Ken graduated from The Ohio State University with a double Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics and Cardiovascular Physiology in Biophysics.

He was awarded a Post Doctoral Fellowship at the Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology at Indiana University School of Medicine and later was appointed assistant professor of electrical engineering and investigator at the Space Science Center at the University of Missouri. As the Director of Research and Product Development at C.R. Bard in Glen Falls, N.Y., Ken collaborated on open heart surgeries with Lasker Award winner, Michael DeBakey, MD, a world-famous heart surgeon. He also worked with Dr. Denton Cooley. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Ken a Young Investigator Fellowship for his cardiovascular research.

Ken was a registered engineer in Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana and Alabama. Ken started and sold engineering business that innovated physical plant designs and saved clients millions of dollars in energy costs.

Ken was cajoled out of retirement to join the University of Wisconsin engineering faculty. In that capacity, he lectured around the world. He taught across the continental U.S. and Alaska, Canada, England, Germany, Thailand, Egypt and French Polynesia.

In 1991, The CIA asked Ken to develop and teach a special course at the CIA Headquarters in Langley, VA. That course is still classified.

Ken has written three books. As a result, he was asked to serve as a member of the OSHA Electrical Rule Making Committee, the Nuclear Regulatory Authority and the National Fire Protection Association which writes the National Electrical Code.

He has met Queen Elizabeth. Sailed the QEII. Flown the Concord. Toured the Pyramids. Ridden a dog, mule, horse, elephant, and a camel. He's done over 200 mph at Indy, 210 mph on the Autobahn and 250 mph on a train through three different countries.

But Ken would tell you that all paled in comparison to the excitement of meeting Marilyn. While he was the engineer, she electrified his life. On April 1, 1999, Ken met Marilyn as his new State Farm agent in Madison, Wis. That day he went home and wrote her name on his calendar and prayed it was not an April Fool's joke. On June 28, 2001, the happiest day of his life, he and Marilyn were married on a mountain top overlooking Lake Tahoe. In the years since, Marilyn and Ken travelled the world and experienced many adventures. They climbed mountains and snorkeled the deep. They sailed rivers on their yacht, Wild Irish Rose, from Tellico Lake to the Gulf of America After every expedition, they always returned to their beloved Bear's Den overlooking layers of blue on Tellico Lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Marilyn and Ken spent six years as EMTs with the Vonore Fire Department. They gave generously to academic scholarships, community fundraisers and support to those who strived to reform their lives.

The spark may be gone, but Ken's brilliance and warmth will be remembered by his wife of 23 years, Marilyn; his sister-in-law, Maureen Kennedy Boelter (Bob); his brother-in-law, Mick Klein-Kennedy (Sue); nieces, Bridget and Molly (Beau); nephews, Bobby (Samantha) and Casey (Amanda); and grand-nieces and nephews, Mia, Nicolas, Daisy and Dani and all who loved him.

Heartfelt thanks go out to the caring and gentle staff at Knoxville's Parkwest Medical Center.

Memorials can be made in Ken's name to the Vonore Fire Department c/o Vonore City Hall, 613 Church Street, Vonore, TN 37885 or to the Mary Jeanne Kennedy Anderson Youth Scholarship Fund c/o Catholic Charities, 702 S. High Point Road, Suite 201, Madison, WI 53719 or at ccmadison.org.

Joseph Leo Steckler, Captain, United States Navy (Retired), passed away peacefully on 29 January 2025. Captain Steckler, son of Joseph and Libby Steckler, “Papa Joe” to his family, was born in Evansville, Indiana on 20 December 1933. Joe began his military journey by enlisting in the Kentucky National Guard in 1950 at age 16, before joining the Navy during the Korean Conflict and then graduating from the esteemed United States Naval Academy in 1958.

Capt. Steckler served thirty years as a Naval Officer and had five commands, wrote nuclear weapons policy for the President and published a book on the oil routes of the world, ultimately retiring from active duty in 1988 with 38 ½ years total service to his country. Among his numerous sea duty assignments were amphibious ships, aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers and six submarines. His many shore tours featured roles with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Navy Staff, Executive Officer on a submarine tender, Commanding Officer of Auburn University Naval ROTC and Commander of Navy Recruiting Area Four, the Navy's largest Recruiting Area.

Joe’s last Navy assignment was in Gulfport, MS, as Governor of the United States Naval Home (now Armed Forces Retirement Home) and as the Secretary of the Navy’s representative to the Armed Forces Retirement Home Board of Directors. Captain Steckler cherished his time at Auburn University and the Naval Home as among his most rewarding commands, appreciating the contrast of leading “crews” with an average age of 20 in one and 77 in the other.

Dad’s was a life of service which had three distinct phases - before, during and after the Navy - the first two preparing him for his last. He utilized every position he held as a platform to help others. Joe was deeply dedicated to the work in which he believed, and performed, until the end of his life: serving those striving to age with dignity.

Joe Steckler’s contributions to the community are widely recognized. Many in Melbourne and other locations will remember him for his long-running radio show, “The Elder Hour,” which first aired on 7 December 2000, his television series “Aging with Dignity” and his Florida Today column, “Focus on Seniors.” Joe’s expertise extended beyond media, advising two Florida governors on aging-related policies and chairing the Brevard County Commission on Aging. As the Director of the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation, Joe spearheaded the creation of enduring support programs that continue to benefit families today. These programs include “Joe’s Club” locations, named in his honor, and an extensive network of elder care centers.

Never one to truly retire, Joe founded Helping Seniors of Brevard in 2011 and tirelessly continued to work there until his passing. Under his leadership, the organization established the Helping Seniors Hotline, hosted 100 Helping Seniors television programs and maintained a long-running weekly radio show. Joe’s commitment to his community extended beyond his professional work, as he founded an interfaith caregiver respite program and received recognition for his lay pastoral ministry from the Diocese of Orlando’s Lumen Gentium Tribute. Temple Beth Shalom honored Joe with the prestigious Crown of the Good Name, the only time ever awarded to an individual outside the Jewish faith.

“Papa Joe” is survived by Teresa, his wife of 52 years, children Steven, Kristan, Nona, Rebecca and Kevin, thirteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, his brother Mike and all their families. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Libby, his brother Bob and his great grandson Logan. Throughout their lives together, Joe always considered the many friends he and Terry made over the years family for they were all extremely precious to him.

Joe was an active member of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Indialantic, Florida, serving as a Commissioned Minister to the Elderly, Eucharistic Minister, Minister to the Sick and many other ministries.

Joseph Leo Steckler, Captain, United States Navy (Ret), will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with honors. He and his family request any donations be made “In Memory of Joe” to Helping Seniors of Brevard (HelpingSeniorsofBrevard.org), where a fund has been started in his name to continue the causes he championed in life.

John Herbert Witzmann, age 88, of Encinitas, California passed away on Thursday,

John Witzmann, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on December 30, 1936, in the Bronx, New York, John was the cherished son of Anne and Herbert Witzmann. His early years in the Bronx were marked by his brilliance in both academics and athletics. A standout student and athlete, John excelled in baseball and football at Dewitt Clinton High School, and his talent earned him a place at the United States Naval Academy. There, he distinguished himself as both a leader on the football field and as a competitor in boxing.

It was at the Naval Academy in Biloxi, Mississippi, that John met the love of his life, Johnnye Nelle May, at a Halloween party. Their connection was immediate and deep, and within three months, they were married. Together, they created a life filled with love, adventure, and cherished memories. After a brief honeymoon at Niagara Falls, they returned to introduce Johnnye to John's family, who quickly fell in love with her infectious laugh, even as they took time to get used to her Southern accent.

John and Johnnye built a beautiful family together, having two children: son Dwayne Fredrick and daughter Tracy Renee. John’s career in the U.S. Air Force took their family across the country and around the world to places like Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Germany, Nebraska, and New York. During his service in the Vietnam War, John earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Airman's Medal and the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his bravery and dedication. He retired as a Major, but his legacy of service didn’t end there. John later worked as an engineer for General Dynamics and Northrop, where he contributed to the development of the stealth plane. His passion for innovation led him to early retirement, and he spent his later years dabbling in financial planning but mostly traveling and playing golf.

In California, John and Johnnye found a special place in their hearts for Upland and Truckee. Their love for the area grew as they watched their son, Dwayne, play football at UNR, and they eventually built a home there, where they could enjoy the beautiful surroundings, golf and spend time with family.

John’s life was forever altered by the untimely passing of his beloved wife, Johnnye, at the age of 64. Despite the grief, John found comfort in the memories of their years together and the life they had built with their children. He remained a dedicated and loving father and grandfather, always prioritizing his family and cherishing the time he spent with them.

John is survived by his son Dwayne Witzmann of Encinitas, CA and his wife Annie, grandsons Justin (wife Breanna) and Nick (wife Jessica), Adam (wife Katherine) granddaughters Molly and Abby and great-grandchildren Rhett, Lincoln, and Harper. He is also survived by his daughter Tracy Palacios of Long Beach, CA and son-in-law Dan Palacios, grandsons Zach (wife Maily), Chuey (wife Kendra), granddaughter Gabby and great-grandson Caleb. John is also survived by his sister Nancy Frost of Rocky Hill, Connecticut , his family will forever remember him for his wisdom, strength, and zest for life.

A private memorial will be held at a later date to celebrate John's life and the profound impact he had on those around him. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in John's honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, a cause he deeply supported.

John's legacy of love, service, and family will live on in the hearts of those who knew him, and he will be dearly missed.

El Camino Memorial – Encinitas
340 Melrose Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-1143

CAPT Robert E Risinger, SC, USN (Ret.), age 92, of Wilmington, passed peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Ohio Living Cape May. Born on November 19, 1932, in Huntington, Indiana, he was the son of Robert and Audra (Zirkle) Risinger. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Trow) Risinger.

Following high school, Robert was a 1958 graduate of the Naval Academy. He went on to become a Naval Postgraduate, receiving his master’s degree in Transportation Management. Robert retired as a Captain from the United States Navy. In his retirement, he found great joy in honing his woodworking skills, spending time with his sons, and sailing.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons and their wives, Timothy and Laura Risinger of Fairfax, Virginia and Jeffery and Valerie Woodham Risinger of Cincinnati, Ohio; granddaughters: Holly, Hailey and Sarah Risinger; along with sister, Sondran Cagle. In addition to his wife, Robert was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Mark. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery will take place in the future.

Milo R. Beran, age 91, peacefully passed away at his home in Franklin, NC, on January 15, 2025. A longtime resident of Cincinnati, Milo grew up in Mt. Washington, attended Miami University and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. After serving as an officer in the Navy, Milo went to Chase Law School and then practiced law for many years in Cincinnati. He loved the arts, particularly jazz music, and painting, a lifelong hobby. He was active in his NC community, frequently writing letters to the editor of his local paper, singing in a community choir and volunteering with a veterans group and meals-on-wheels.

He is survived by his three children, Lisa (Bob) Beran, Tamara (Ron) Robinson and Joshua (Laura) Beran; five grandchildren; his brother, Rev. David (Marilyn) Beran and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Chris (Doggette) Beran and his second wife, Patty (Wroe) Beran along with his parents, Rev. Milo and Caroline Beran.

TP White & Sons Funeral Home
2050 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 231-7150

The graveside service for Buff Walter at Arlington has now been scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on 27 June, with muster from 8:00 to 8:15 at the admin building.

It is with heavy heart that I write to communicate the news of my > father Buff Walter's death, on 9 January 2025. Buff leaves behind three children by his wife of 42 years, Joyce, who predeceased him: Patty, Scott, and Rich, their spouses, five grandchildren, and three great-granddaughters. Buff was predeceased by his second wife Jean, and leaves behind Jean's daughter Chris, her husband and their two children. Buff was a volunteer for many years, as you know, at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office at the Walter Reed Medical Center, along with Jack Adams.

I last spoke with Buff on Sunday, the day before he entered the hospital in Eugene -- lucid, and under his own power -- accompanied by Patty. He was a proud member of the Class of '58, and I hope you will inform your classmates of his passing. Buff will be buried at Arlington, according to his wish, at a date yet to be determined.

Funeral Arrangements: Tom's funeral will be Saturday, January 18th at 10am. It will be held at DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 410 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380. Tele: 610-696-1181.

Thomas William Keifer, aged 89, passed away peacefully December 24, 2024 at his home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Born April 11,1935 in Philadelphia, son of Alphonse and Anna McDevitt Keifer, he was the oldest of seven children.

Tom was the devoted husband of Mary Yeoell Keifer. They celebrated 66 years of marriage. He was the loving father of Thomas Jr, Mary Joan (Kevin) Love, and Christopher. He was also the proud grandfather of Alexander, Caroline, and Scott Love. He is also survived by his sister Anne Marie, brother Richard and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Tom graduated from North Catholic High School in Philadelphia before attending Brown University and graduating from The United States Naval Academy in 1958.His USNA education and military service was a defining chapter of his life. He was a decorated Viet Nam veteran where he served with the Air Force RED HORSE Squadron building airfields at Phu Cat and Tuy Hoa.

Tom lived a life full of adventure. He travelled the globe with Mary and documented these trips with his award-winning photography. He also delighted in capturing candid images of his grandchildren and natural scenery. One of his favorite pursuits was attending Navy football games, tailgating with his classmates and their families, and cheering from the stands. He was an avid reader with an impressive collection of books. He also had a love of horticulture, both in his own home and public gardens.

His keen sense of humor, fierce determination, and steadfast love will be missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

In Memoriam Margaret Hurst 1934 — 2024 Margaret (Peg) Hurst passed away on December 22, 2024 in Potomac Falls, Virginia. Peg was born on February 19, 1934, in Pennsylvania and raised in Paulsboro, New Jersey, alongside her three brothers—Jerry, Bruce, and Barry—by their parents, Paul and Leona Jenkins. From an early age, Margaret stood out for her charm, beauty, and intelligence. She was voted “best-looking girl” in high school, where she excelled in school plays, marching band, and the orchestra. She also helped her parents run their neighborhood store, charming customers while dipping ice cream. After high school, Margaret earned a work-study scholarship from DuPont to attend Goldie Beacom Business School, graduating summa cum laude. She began her career at DuPont, working in their high-tech laboratory. Deeply involved in the Methodist Church and the Rainbow Girls, Margaret met Harry, the love of her life, through her church. They married in June 1958 after Harry graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy.

As a military wife, Margaret adapted to a life of adventure, creating warm and inviting homes wherever they lived. She was a dedicated mother to four children: Gail, Harry Jr., Nancy (who passed away in infancy), and Susan. She worked tirelessly to instill love, support, and a strong sense of family in her children while keeping their extended family closely connected despite the distance between Virginia and New Jersey. Margaret prioritized regular family visits and cared for her aging parents, ensuring traditions and connections endured. When her children were in school, Margaret returned to work with clear terms: a job with a short commute, flexible hours, and meaningful work. Harry doubted she could find such a position, but Margaret proved him wrong with one phone call. she landed a job at an Alexandria, Virginia, association, where she took charge of event logistics and on-site management for the executive board and membership meetings across the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Margaret’s life was a blend of devotion, elegance, and determination. She loved reading, traveling, and staying fit—famously boasting her "ice cream-dipping bicep." She was the glue that held her extended family together and a source of warmth, wisdom, and connection. Margaret is survived by her husband, Harry, her three children, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Her legacy of love and kindness lives on in all who knew her.

Peg's service will be held at Falcon's Landing on Jan 16^th at 2:00 pm. A reception will be held immediately after the service. All are invited, but parking is limited so advanced notice of attendance will ensure we have reserved enough spaces. Send an email to Harry at

Peg and Harry will be jointly inurned in the USNA Columbarium when the time comes.

LCDR Brent Wrenn Taylor USN (Ret), 88, of Saint Simons Island, passed away in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 3, 2024. Born on March 5, 1936, he dedicated his life to his family, his country, and his community.

Brent was a devoted husband to Christina Flinn Taylor; and a loving father to Jeffrey Brent Taylor (Lisa Marie), Gregory Lancaster Taylor (Barbee), Mark Highland (Amy), and Mary Elisabeth Rhodes (Stephen). He was a proud grandfather to Harrison Anderson, Emma Taylor, Emma Rhodes, Lucius Highland and Flinn Highland; and proud great-grandfather to Luna Jane Anderson. Brent was preceded in death by his parents, RADM Ford Newton Taylor and Mary Natika Taylor; his sister, Sally Taylor Rush; his brother, Richard Ford Taylor; his first wife, Betty Ann Lancaster Taylor; and his grandson, Ethan Taylor.

Born into a Navy family in Coronado, California, Brent enjoyed his childhood as a Navy junior, living at duty stations from Hawaii to French Morocco. The stories he told about his youthful adventures were a constant source of entertainment for friends and family.

Educated at The International School in Geneva, Switzerland, and Severn School in Severna Park, Maryland, Brent went on to follow in his father's footsteps and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958. While at the Naval Academy he enjoyed playing lacrosse and singing with the Glee Club.

His first Naval assignment was as an ensign aboard the destroyer USS Picking that one day found itself docked next to a submarine in Long Beach, California. The young ensign accepted an invitation to tour the sub and decided then and there he wanted to be a submariner. He graduated with the 111th Officers Class of the U.S. Naval Submarine School in 1960 and served in various capacities with the United States Submarine Force from 1960 to 1978, with deployments on the USS Darter, USS Stonewall Jackson and the USS Chivo. As a submarine advisor for NATO, Brent and his family enjoyed his final assignment in London, England. He retired from the Navy in 1978.

Following his naval career, Brent had a second, 20-year career with Raytheon and then Raytheon General Electric as Manager for the Fleet and Site Engineering Group, specializing in electronic submarine weapons systems.

Brent's civic-minded nature was reflected in his active participation in his community. He served as the treasurer for the Honor Flight of Coastal Georgia; he gave tours of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse dressed as a lighthouse keeper. He was president of the St. Simons Island chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution where you would often find him dressed up as King George III and talking to local school children about the unique history of the area. He adopted a section of King's Way and later Ocean Boulevard through St. Simons Island and picked up trash along those stretches of road for as long as he could. As Brent said, "I like being engaged and I like leaving things better than when I found them."

The Veterans Council of the Golden Isles awarded Brent its 2016 American Patriot of the Year Award. Active in the Veterans Council, he belonged to American Legion Post 166 on St. Simons Island and promoted patriotic educational opportunities through his membership in the Marshes of Glynn Sons of the American Revolution.

He and Chris also enjoyed the unique community of Chautauqua, New York, where they would often go in the summers for adult education, relaxation, lectures and music. Brent was also very active in the Episcopal Church community in St Simons Island.

Brent will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be determined. His legacy of service, both in his professional and personal life, will continue to inspire those who knew him.

Donations can be made in Brent's name to the St. Simons Island Land Trust (https://sslt.org/).

It's with great sadness that I am notifying you of Art's passing. He was a wonderful spouse, father and grandfather. He and I enjoyed 41 years of marriage.

I'm not sure of the protocol of having his obituary posted in the Shipmate but I've attached a copy of it for your review. Please let me know what else I need to do.

I didn't add this to the obituary not knowing if it should be in it. But maybe his company could be informed of his burial in the event they would like to attend.

His burial service will be held at: Zion Lutheran Church, 500 Allegheny Street Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 on January 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., he will receive Full Military Honors at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, 2417 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602 following the church service. Interment will be at a later time. There will be a luncheon at Blairmont Club, 265 Larch Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 (please let me know if anyone will attend).

Arthur Gustave Klos passed away on December 13, 2024 in Fairfax, Virginia. He was 88 years old.

A native of Bloomfield, New Jersey, “Art” graduated from high school in 1954 and received a Congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. He graduated with the class of 1958 as a member of the 24th Company. He was active in company intramural sports and as a member of the plebe and varsity fencing teams. Upon graduation he was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the U.S Air Force and reported to flight training in Moore Air Base, TX. Unable to complete flight training he was assigned to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), attended the AFOSI Special Investigations Academy, and was assigned as a Special Agent to Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. Prior to an assignment to Okinawa, Japan he attended a year-long Japanese language training course at Yale University. In Okinawa he served as a counterintelligence analyst and investigator. Following his assignment to Okinawa he was assigned to Headquarters, AFOSI in Washington, D.C.

In 1966, he separated from active service and joined the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in the Office Security and Counterintelligence. While at DIA he was selected for post-graduate education at The American University in 1972 and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA). After his first tour with DIA he served in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) as a program-budget analyst. While in OSD he was selected to attend the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) at Ft. McNair, Washington, DC, graduating in 1978. Following this assignment, he served as an investigations officer in the Office of the Inspector General for Intelligence. In 1982, he returned to DIA and served as Director of Security until he retired from government service in 1992.

After his retirement, he was employed as a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) contractor assigned to the Office of Security in the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) as a security policy analyst. Following this assignment he served in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) until his retirement in 2014.

In the community he held leadership positions in the Boy Scouts of America as a Cub master and Assistant Scoutmaster.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, the former Jeanie Patricia Eichenlaub of Altoona, Pennsylvania; daughter Brittany Catherine Klos, son Roman Gabriel Nebelski Klos (Irina); and son Arthur Gregory Klos (Mercedes); daughters Karen Elizabeth Klos Newman (Kevin), and Laura Susan Klos Moss (Alex) by his first wife Susan Elizabeth Brown; and six grandchildren, Gabrielle, Erin, Tyler, Sam, Aidan and Ava.

John David Buck, born in South Bend, Indiana on September 16, 1935, peacefully passed away on November 25, 2024 in Billings, Montana surrounded by family.

John was the loving husband of 59 years to Alvina Buck, whom he met and married in Chicago, Illinois. Together John and Alvina were blessed with two children: daughter Mary (husband Ken), and a son David (wife Kimberly) who graced him with one grandchild, Moira. John was a devoted husband and father who worked hard to provide for his family.

John grew up in Indiana and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1958. He joined Western Electric as an engineer and spent 33 years with the company, transferring from Chicago to Shreveport, LA. After his retirement, John and Alvina moved to Billings to be closer to their extended family.

John's passions included the study of history with a focus on the military, especially World War Two. He loved learning about the events that shaped our world, and sharing these findings with his friends and family. His library, nearing 1000 volumes, was donated to the Billings Public Library so that others could learn and share his love of history.

John had an exceptional memory and could be counted on to entertain gatherings with stories of the places around the world he'd visited, the great meals he enjoyed, and the friends or family he'd shared the experiences with. From White Sox doubleheaders with his brothers during his Chicago childhood days, to the suspiciously cheap beers on Naval Academy tours, to family road trips with Alvina, Mary, and David. And when there was a song related to the time and place of his stories, John would be sure to sing a few bars.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Courter and Frances, and his brothers Bud and Chuck.

In lieu of flowers, John would have requested that you root for Navy to beat Army — and contribute to a charity that supports veterans.

Funeral Service Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10 am at Holy Cross Cemetery in Billings, Montana.

Ron passed away on 5 December 2024. Burial will likely be in Arizona. I will send additional info as it is received.

Funeral Mass
January 17, 2025, 9:00 am
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
620 North Bestgate Road
Annapolis, MD 21401

Enter at Gate 8, continue down Bowyer Road, take first right after bridge; parking is available on the second deck of the Alumni Hall Garage.

Gather across the street (corner of Decatur and McNair Roads, by the saluting battery). From there, proceed across the foot bridge to the Columbarium for the inurnment ceremony.

Please note: We are asking the Naval Academy to allow a small number of cars to park on Ramsay Road due to the age of the members of the class of '58. There is no guarantee this request will be granted, but it would be helpful to have a headcount of attendees to share with Academy staff.

After the inurnment, we will gather at Galway Bay, 63 Maryland Avenue. Rupert will pick up the bar tab until 2:00 or 2:30 as we celebrate Joan's life.

Joan Patricia Gormley MacLean, 86, of Annapolis, MD, died on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Joan Patricia Gormley MacLean was born in New York City on 5/28/1938 to Helen and Robert Gormley and grew up in Larchmont, NY where her family belonged to the Larchmont Yacht Club. At the club, she developed into an enthusiastic athlete, participating in swimming, diving, and became a proficient sailor.

She graduated from the Convent of The Sacred Heart, Greenwich, CT. in 1956 and made her debut the same year at New York City’s Gotham Ball, where she was formally presented to Cardinal Spellman.

In May 1958, she graduated from Marymount College, Arlington, Virginia where she majored in Nursing. While at Marymount, she coordinated the social programs with other local colleges. Rupert MacLean, a Midshipman, did the same for the Naval Academy. This resulted in a Soc Hop at St. Mary’s in Annapolis, MD, where they met for the first time. After dating for 2 years, they married on 21 June 1958 in Larchmont, NY. Together they raised five children who subsequently produced 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Ever the sports enthusiast, Joan coached girls’ soft ball and was Den mother to her son, Scott's, Cub Scout Pack.

Joan and Rupert spent the next 20 years on active duty at 9 duty stations, serving throughout the US and 2 years in Japan. During these tours, she took up the hobbies of quilting, stitchery, and making clothes for her children. Their last tour of duty, in 1974, brought them to Washington, DC and to their new home in Bowie, MD. While in Bowie, MD she became interested in Democratic politics where she ran Maryland State Senator Ed Conroy's constituents’ office and participated in Congressman Steny Hoyer's political campaigns. Following that, she went into sales.

Joan was a member of The Embroiders Guild of America, The Smocking Arts Guild of America, The Belair Swim and Racket Club, Bowie Boys & Girls Club and The Annapolis Yacht Club.

She and Rupert both retired in 1997, sold their house in Bowie, bought a sailboat and went off cruising for the next five years, wintering in the Bahamas and summering on Chesapeake Bay. They finally came ashore in Annapolis, MD in 2002. Since coming back ashore, Joan enjoyed sewing, quilting, hand and machine embroidery, cooking and gardening.

Missing the lure of the cruising life they moved up to cruise ships where they ultimately became world travelers, culminating in a world circumnavigation in 2006 aboard Cunard's QE 2. For the next 10 years, between cruises, she assisted Rupert in running the Naval Academy’s Class of 1958 football tailgates. Joan and Rupert were married for 66 years and led one incredible life together.

Joan was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn (JT) Kady. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Rupert Jr, four children, Rupert III “Scott” (Belinda) MacLean, Donna (Brian) Gunning, Mary Pat (Tom) Bromwell, Duncan (Sherri) MacLean, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and numerous other friends and family members.

In lieu of flowers, family and friends are asked to make donations in memory of Joan to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122.

Josiah Dirck Stryker, 88, of Arlington, MA, passed away peacefully at Mount Auburn Hospital on November 27, after a battle with pneumonia. A beloved father and grandfather, Dirck, will be remembered fondly for his zeal for life, his kindness to others, his professional achievements in the field of economics, and his generous community contributions.

Born on October 11, 1936 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Dirck was the child of U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Joe Warren Stryker and his wife, Anne; and brother to David (USNA ’61). Dirck graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958, and served for four years. After his military service, Dirck earned a Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University, then went on to become a professor of economics at Yale University and later the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. While at Tufts, Dirck founded Associates for International Resources and Development, a consulting firm focused on economic development for African countries.

An avid tennis player, Dirck also enjoyed sailing, hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities. In his later years, Dirck pursued interests in politics, sociology, and urban planning, and volunteered his time to help improve criminal justice in Massachusetts. Dirck enjoyed playing music, especially the guitar and world percussion, as well as singing in his church choir.

He is survived by his long-term partner, Dorothy Nash-Webber; three children, Sean, Sonia, and Colin; five grandchildren; and his brother, David. Dirck was preceded in death by his ex-wife, Floy Stryker, the mother of his three children.

The family will hold a private memorial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arlington Friends of the Drama or the Winchester Unitarian Society, two organizations very close to Dirck’s heart.

Memorial and inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on June 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm.

Hugh J. Harper passed away on 15 November 2024 in Washington, DC, due to complications associated with advanced dementia. He was 89.

Born in 1935 in San Francisco, CA, Hugh was the son of Claude and Dorothea Harper. Hugh and his family later moved to Hawaii, where they witnessed “a day that will live on in infamy” on 7 December 1941, when Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbor. Hugh was just 6 at the time but remembered the chaos of that day that took America headlong into World War II. His family eventually returned to the San Francisco Bay Area, where Hugh attended Piedmont High School. There, he served as commissioner of entertainment, won the talent show M.C. Award, earned the prestigious Samuel Moyer Award for his football prowess and was elected chairman of the carnival committee and vice president of Rigma, a social club. He attended Bullis Prep School in Silver Spring, MD, for a year before reporting to the Naval Academy in 1954. His classmates in the 22nd Company appreciated his extroverted personality and wild sense of humor.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1958, he was commissioned in the Marine Corps and married his high school sweetheart, Susan Smith. After serving as a Marine, Hugh pursued a career in technical instrumentation sales and earned an MBA. He was a creative writer in his spare time and authored a publish-worthy collection of poetry and short stories as a legacy for adults and children to enjoy. 6

Hugh and Susan moved to Norfolk, VA, in 1997 to live near their son and his family. Several years later, Hugh retired from his sales career. After Susan’s death in 2017, Hugh moved to Washington, DC, to live near his daughter and her husband. The three of them attended the USNA Class of 1958’s 60-year reunion in October 2018. Hugh had the time of his life attending the reunion and reconnecting with many of his classmates.

Predeceased by his parents; his wife, Susan; his son, Scott; and his sister, Claudia, Hugh is survived by his daughter, Laura Harper Powell (and her spouse, Doc Powell); his daughter-in-law, Jane Harper; grandchildren, Jackson, Natalie and Wesley; sister, Patricia; and his nieces and nephews.

Services with Marine Corps honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined, followed by inurnment at the ANC Columbarium.

I want to share that my 89-year-old father and your USNA Classmate from the Class of 1958, Hugh Harper, passed away on Friday morning, November 15, 2024. He was in hospice care and died comfortably. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with Marine Corps honors. I will provide further information when it is available. Hugh attended the Class of 1958 60-year reunion on October 18-21, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland and had a wonderful time reconnecting with many of his classmates. My husband and I attended the reunion with him. We saw first-hand why 58 is truly great!

Dr. James A. Estep passed away on November 20, 2024, at the age of 88. He is survived by his sister, Blanche Richmond, of Ohio and sister-in-law Dolly Estep, of Florida.

Jim was a native of Bexley, West Virginia, and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. After military service as an officer, Jim pursued an academic career with a doctorate from University of California at Davis in Human Physiology.

Although trained as a scientist, Jim would like to be remembered as a singer, painter, and a writer.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held for family and friends on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Fourteen Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca at 11 am.

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With sadness I report that my wife and partner for over 66 years passed away peacefully yesterday. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, singer and nurse. The only football games she watched on TV were Navy. Jim Pierce

William George Schramm passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 10^th 2024, aged 89. He was born and raised in Huntington Park, California by his parents William Joseph Schramm and Virginia Schramm. At High School Bill was named to the All Los Angeles City Football team and was also named the Outstanding Graduate of his High School Class. He then attended the University of Southern California on an NROTC scholarship, where he played on the Trojan freshmen football team and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. During his freshman year, he obtained a Congressional appointment to the Naval Academy and chose to leave USC for Annapolis in the summer of 1954. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1958 as part of the 17^th Company and the day after married the love of his life, MaryAnn (Mimi) McIntosh Schramm.

Upon graduation, he was commissioned in the U.S. Navy and reported to flight training in Pensacola, after which he became a Patrol Plane Commander on various aircrafts (P5M Marlin, P2V Neptune and P3 Orion). In 1964 he was selected to attend the Naval Postgraduate School where he earned a Master’s degree in Oceanography and Meteorology. He was then selected as a Geophysics Special Duty Officer and in subsequent assignments taught at the Naval Academy in his role as Head of the Oceanography Department, served as Commanding Officer of Oceanographic Unit One, attended the Naval Postgraduate School a second time in a Doctoral program in Oceanography, served as a Department Head at the Navy's Fleet Numerical Meteorology Oceanography Center and in his final tour was the Commanding Officer of the Naval Environmental Prediction Research Facility.

After 24 years of active duty, Bill retired in 1982 as a Captain U.S. Navy, and moved the family to Geneva, Switzerland where he was employed by the World Meteorological Organization as a senior program officer/diplomat. He retired from the United Nations in 1988 and returned to Monterey to be the Head of the National Ocean Service which is part of NOAA. In 1995 he retired from the Federal Civil Service and joined the founding faculty at the California State University of Monterey Bay where he taught environmental science.

Throughout his life, Bill was active in numerous local clubs and organizations, in most cases volunteering for leadership positions. Alongside his wife Mimi, he was a volunteer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for many years and was awarded Volunteer Emeritus status for his service. He served on the Board of Directors of Dorothy's Kitchen, a local charity that feeds the homeless, was the President of two clubs for retired men and was also President of a local garden club. He is survived by Mimi, his wife of 66 years, daughters Kathleen, Karen and Kristin and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Betty Schramm and his daughter Kelly. Memorial services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and a celebration of life ceremony will be organized at a later date. Inurnment will be at the San Carlos cemetery.

This is a reminder for the many of you who will want to ensure that your calendar info is correct:

Commander Thomas Gibbons, USN (Ret), of Alexandria, VA, died on November 6, 2024, of natural causes. At 88 years old, he was a man of strong faith, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed surrounded by his children.

Tom was born in Bronx, NY and moved incrementally eastward to finally end up in West Islip and graduated from Chaminade High School in Mineola in 1953 with a Congressional Alternate Appointment to the Naval Academy. Initially disappointed when the Principal Appointee was accepted, Tom enlisted in the Navy, at Great Lakes Naval Center. However, he overcame the disappointment as he met the love of his life, Marie, in Chicago. Then in 1954, he received a Congressional Appointment to the United States Naval Academy. He entered the Academy with the Class of 1958 and earned the nickname of “Scotty” for playing his bagpipes at noon meal formations.

Upon graduation with the 19th company on June 4, 1958, Scotty married Marie Therese Carney on June 5, 1958, and reported to Pensacola, FL for flight training. Receiving his Wings on December 22, 1959, Scotty joined Patrol Squadron Seven (VP-7) in Brunswick, ME, deploying to Argentia, Newfoundland; Sigonella, Sicily; Rota, Spain; and a squadron move to Jacksonville, FL. Subsequent duty included Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA; Patrol Squadron Fifty-Six (VP-56) in Norfolk, VA; Engineering Instructor at the Naval Academy; Sandia Base, Albuquerque, NM; USS John F. Kennedy, CVA 67; Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet Staff, Norfolk, VA; Defense Systems Management School, Ft. Belvoir, VA; and Naval Air Systems Command, Washington, DC. Tom received a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1966 and was a Distinguished Graduate from the Defense Systems Management School in 1975.

After retiring from the Navy in 1978, Tom continued serving the Navy as a contractor, supporting Sidewinder and Sparrow Missile Foreign Military Sales until his retirement in 1998. He continued serving the Class of 1958 as the Company Representative for his 19th Company classmates and widows for many years. During his retirement, Tom enjoyed several passions including fine woodworking (he handmade spectacular baby cribs for all of his children, along with cabinets, dressers, dining room tables and hutches). Not the least of his passions was traveling and visiting with the grands.

Tom was predeceased by his wife Marie on March 16, 1996, and survivors include his 4 children and their spouses: Thomas J. Gibbons & Alexis S Gibbons of Dallas, TX; Cathryn Gibbons Morrissey & Jim T Morrissey of Sneads Ferry, NC; Robert P. Gibbons & Nancy W Gibbons of Urbana, MD; and Tracey Gibbons Marini & Dante J Marini of Chadds Ford, PA. And blessed with 15 grandchildren and spouses, (along with 12 great grandchildren): Thomas Gibbons Jr. & Jennifer Gibbons (Thomas III, Declan, Walker), Daniel Gibbons & Jennifer Gibbons (Avery, Lilah), Sean Gibbons & Alison Gibbons (Nora), Keegan Gibbons, Meaghan Gibbons, James Morrissey & Chelsie Morrissey (Josie Rose, Nellie Cooper), Nick Morrissey & Daphne Morrissey (Connor Junjie, Laurel Jielin), Abbi Morrissey & Cassie Belden, Katie Gibbons & Jack Kleman, Erin Ruppert & Zak Ruppert (Sophie Mae), Nathaniel Gibbons, Zachary Gibbons, Dante Marini and Kaci Marini (Maci James and Lou Thomas), Jessie Marks & Sam Marks, Max Marini.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 4:00pm on April 22nd, 2025, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria, VA, followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery at 11:00am on April 23rd. All of Scotty’s progeny will join in the celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, and to acknowledge the care they provided to Tom, donations via check (no available online giving) to Compassionate Care Hospice would be appreciated at: Amedisys Foundation, Compassionate Care Hospice, 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on 22 April 2025 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria, VA,
followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery on 23 April.

My name is TJ Gibbons, Class of 2004. I may have met you guys multiple times at your ‘58 Tailgates with my Grandpa, Tom. I’m sorry to share the news that he passed away Wednesday evening. (Nov 6,2024)

TJ has informed me that Scotty's funeral will be at Arlington next year...further info when it is available.

After a full life, on Sept. 21, 2024, Theodore Merle Morgan passed away from natural causes at the age of 90.

Ted was born in Orfordville, Wisconsin, to Merle and Virg (Foust) Morgan on May 3, 1934, and raised on the family farm. After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served with the Seabees, the Naval Construction Force. He was then accepted to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Following his service, he returned to southern Wisconsin to continue farming. He also enrolled in the University of Wisconsin - Madison and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science.

After college graduation, he was employed with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as a real estate appraiser, during which time he helped establish a number of scenic overlooks and historical markers along the State Highways of Wisconsin.

He then accepted an offer to work as a real estate appraiser in the West Palm Beach region of southern Florida, where he ultimately opened his own office and was certified as a Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI), the highest real estate appraiser designation. While in Florida, he enjoyed golfing, growing prize-winning roses, and obtaining his pilot’s license.

After over 20 years in Florida, his Wisconsin roots increasingly called to him, and he purchased a farm in Barron County near his father Merle. He lived the remainder of his life farming and raising registered Black Angus cattle. He is survived by his loving wife, Lucrecia (Rosie) Morgan; brother, David; sister, Barbara; many children; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Dr. James Lee Mount, 87, of Bedford, passed away at 11:54 pm, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at I.U. Health Bedford Hospital.

Born October 17, 1936, in Linton, IN, he was the son of Dr. Mathias and Eleanor (Coppock) Mount. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1962 to 1968 and was a Lt. Commander at the time of his discharge. He married Rowena Alexander on July 14, 1968. He was a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine class of 1961. He did his residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and Harlem Hospital in New York City. He was a physician for 38 years specializing in obstetrics and gynecology at I.U. Health, formerly Bedford Regional Medical Center, retiring in 2006. He was a former President of the Bedford Hiking Club and Limestone Girls Club, and a member of Bedford First United Methodist Church, where he was a longtime member of the choir. He served as a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader and on several boards including the Lawrence County Health Board, the Community Foundation, and Lawrence County Museum, where he was a longtime volunteer. He was a member of Gillen Post #33 American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Rowena, of Bedford; a daughter, Carrie Mount Roelle and husband Steve, of Newburgh, Indiana; a son, Carter Mount and wife, Jennifer, of Scottsdale, Arizona; five grandchildren, Hannah, Wyatt and Parker Mount, and Max and Sutton Roelle. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother David Mount, and sister Luanna Goetz.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 5th in the Green Hill Cemetery with Pastors Judi Early and Michael Collins officiating where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday at Bedford First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence County Museum or the BNL Scholarship Foundation. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.

Lieutenant Commander Donald R. McGarrigle, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran and devoted family man, passed away October 13, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in San Bernardino, California, on July 11, 1932, to Raymond and Grace McGarrigle, Donald dedicated his life to his country, his family, and his community.

Donald met the love of his life, Brenda D. Caronna, while attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. They were married on December 28, 1957, embarking on a lifetime of love and adventure together. Shortly after their wedding, they moved to Pensacola, FL, where Donald completed flight school before transferring to Coronado, CA. It was in Coronado that they raised their five children before being stationed at Olathe Naval Air Station. Upon retiring, Donald and Brenda settled in Overland Park, Kansas.

During his distinguished military career, Donald served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Purple Heart. He also earned the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism once he returned – in Olathe, Kansas for risking his life to pull men from a helicopter that crashed on the base. He was a true patriot, committed to serving his country, and a man of integrity who exemplified leadership and bravery.

Donald was predeceased by the love of his life, Brenda (they are together again), his parents Raymond and Grace McGarrigle, his sister Shalamar, his daughter Tami, his son Kevin, his grandchildren Paige and Chris, and his niece Tammi. He is survived by his devoted children Erin (Joe Plas), Tara, Shannon (David Brown), Sean, and Kari. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren Joe, Niki, Taylor, Marguerite, Maureen, Jordan, Jessica, Dylan, Tami, and Tyler, as well as several great-grandchildren, all of whom were a constant source of pride and joy.

Donald’s legacy of service, love, and dedication to his family will be remembered and cherished by all who had the honor of knowing him. His impact will continue to be felt through the lives of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Services with Military Honors were held at 11:00 a.m. on November 4, 2024, at Leavenworth National Cemetery. In place of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Donald’s honor to Kansas City Hospice – they took such great care of him!

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Upon graduation with the 20th Company on 4 June 1958, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Air Force and assigned to Warren Air Force Base (AFB) for training as an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Launch Team Member, serving there from 1959 to 1963 during which the Cuban Missile Crisis occurred. He then attended the University of Southern California from which he earned an MS Degree in Astronautics in 1965.

Gary then served at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio until 1969, successively as Project Engineer for the X-15 rocket plane, the XB-70 experimental bomber, and the YQU-22B drone aircraft, and as Project Manager for the X-24A lifting body. He then served at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center in Houston as Air Force Technical Representative during development of the Space Shuttle. In 1972, he transferred to Los Angeles AFB where he continued working on shuttle development and on satellite programs. In 1976, he transferred to Vandenberg AFB, California as Safety Director for space and missile launches. He retired from the Air Force in 1978.

Gary entered the civilian aerospace engineering arena, joining Lockheed Martin at Vandenberg for over twenty years with the first eight years involving development of the Air Force space shuttle launch that ended abruptly after the shuttle Challenger crashed in 1986. He then continued as Engineering Manager on satellite launch programs using TITAN launch systems. He left Lockheed in 1998 and worked as a consultant for architecture and design of launch base telemetry systems at Cape Canaveral, Florida and at Vandenberg until 2007. After that, Gary worked part time at Alisal Guest Ranch in Solvang, California taking guests to the ranch’s private lake and teaching their children how to catch fish.\

Gary met his wife, Barbra Kay Goodyear at Keesler AFB, Mississippi while he was on temporary duty there during his 1958 assignment at Warren AFB. They married in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1960. Barbra predeceased Gary on 5

I am writing you to let you know that my father, Gary Harold Minar, passed away last week on October 24, 2024. He was on vacation, across the country with friends, had a severe cardiac arrest event, and eventually coded 3 times as 911 took him into ICU. My brother and I were able to fly in and be there along w/my husband and nephew as he took his last breath. Thankfully, he passed without any pain. The medical staff was astounded to hear the stories of our amazing father who, all the way up until the very last days of his life, stayed healthy by walking, mountain biking, and still going to his gym faithfully at 88 yrs old. This ingrained routine stems back all the way to his naval academy days which he was so immensely proud of.

He wore his academy ring until his very last day on this planet. I hope my brother, in turn, proudly wears it as well, as a tribute to the finest man I've ever known, my father, Gary H. Minar.

If there is anything else I need to do as his surviving family member, please let me know. I do know he was a part of the local navy alumni group in the Santa Barbara area. I need to contact them on his behalf because he had a job with them and they need to know.

Thank you for everything you did for my father, and in turn for my family. I have always intended on coming to see the Naval Academy and all of the area. I really wanted to go with my dad so he could show me around. I guess now he'll get to show me around in spirit.

I know all about '58 is great. He went to school with some titans, and I'm so proud of who he was and has become. I have read about some of his famous classmates, and knew others. I am so proud to have been his daughter.

William (Bill) A. Garvey LCDR USN Retired passed away on October 22, 2024. He was

90. Bill was a graduate of the USNA Class of 1958 and was in the first class of Nuclear

Submarine officers. He served aboard the USS Jallao, USS Nathan Hale, USS George

Bancroft and USS Alexander Hamilton. He continued his career as an officer in the

his retirement in 1978. Bill then went on to work at the Oyster Creek Nuclear power

The move to Medford Lakes was a fortuitous one for the family. Bill absolutely loved the

transportation to medical appointments for those in need. Bill also volunteered as an

His wife of 61 years and love of his life, Alice, died in August of 2023. A heart broken by

such a blow never really recovers. But Bill filled the last 14 months of his life with lots of

adventures and fun events. A trip to Boston in January (with an outdoor heated pool

that he insisted on getting into at least twice a day), his granddaughter Aoife’s wedding

to Cody in Alabama, a visit to The Villages in Florida with Heather and Tom in April, Mt.

Washington, New Hampshire in July and a wonderful birthday party to celebrate his

Bill loved spending time with his family, dinner at his favorite restaurant, Tarentella’s,

staying informed on current events, offering coaching tips to the Medford Lakes pickle

ballers on his daily walk (“hit it over the net”), a perfectly made Manhattan cocktail, a

grandchildren who consistently made him proud and puttering in his garden. Simple

things made him happy. He loved to laugh and was an extremely caring, generous and

Bill is survived by his son Peter and his children Aoife (Cody) and Conor, his daughter

daughter Heather and her husband Tom. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions

A mass in honor of Bill’s life will be held on November 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with a

visitation before at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Holy Eucharist (520 Medford Lakes

Denis James Taft, Captain, USN (Ret), 89, Kent, WA died peacefully on Friday, 10/11/2024 in Kent, WA. He was born in Mitchell, SD on June 30, 1935, to Martin and Wilma (Weber) Taft.

Viewing will be held at Marlatt Funeral Home on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 2-5pm. Mass and Celebration of Life will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, 25810 156th Avenue SE, Covington, WA 98042 on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11am. Committal and military honors will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th Street, Kent, WA on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 3pm.

Denis attended Notre Dame Academy and High School in Mitchell, SD graduating in 1953. He attended Northwestern Prep School in Minneapolis, MN prior to accepting a U.S. Senatorial appointment from the State of South Dakota to the United States Naval Academy. He graduated with his class on June 4, 1958, as a member of the 12th Company.

He married Sylvia Pflepsen on June 30, 1958, in St. Cloud, MN. He began flight training at Pensacola, FL, earning his pilot wings in November 1959. He flew in patrol squadrons during his first tour. Then he matriculated at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, and Cranfield Institute of Technology in England, earning an MSC in Aeronautical Electrical/Control Engineering.

In 1968, he deployed twice to the Mediterranean aboard USS Independence, flying the EA-6B Prowler. He commanded both VAQ-132 and VAQ-129 between 1975 and 1978. Next, he was the Executive Officer of USS Constellation for two years, deploying to the Indian Ocean. He reported to Naval Air Station, Fallon, NV in May 1981 as Commanding Officer. He piloted jet aircraft to the last days of his career. He retired from the Navy on June 30, 1983. He accumulated over 5400 flight hours in 33 aircraft models. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, three Air Medals, and numerous other awards.

He worked for the Boeing Company in Seattle, WA from 1983 until retiring on July 1, 1995. He and Sylvia traveled extensively over the next 7 years yet found time to volunteer for numerous projects at his church and local hospital and spend time with his beloved family.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia of 66 years in Kent, WA; daughters Karen (Ken) Loomis, Sara Taft Merkes (who was preceded in death by husband Rob), and Joanne (Michael) Lane; sons Martin Taft (Soucky )and James (Amie) Taft, eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter Mary Ann. He is also survived by his siblings: Marilyn Mechtenberg, Deanna (Rod) Hall and Dan Taft. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Carole (Zeno) VanErdewyk and Sonja Lipovac. Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Covington, WA.

Marlatt Funeral Home & Crematory
713 Central Ave N.
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: 253-852-2620

John D. Phillips, a 50-year resident of Gilgo Beach, NY and recently of Glen Cove, NY, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024.

John leaves behind his adoring wife of 64 years, Sallie Whitesell Phillips. He is also survived by his loving children and their spouses: John David Phillips and Jennifer Lauro of Topsfield, MA, Andrew James and Elaine Phillips of Manhasset, NY, and Susan Lynne and Scott Fisher of Little River, SC. A devoted grandfather, John will be greatly missed by his five grandchildren: Daniel Phillips, Katherine Holland and husband Taylor, Rebecca Phillips, Hannah Phillips and husband Michael Duch, and Sarah Phillips.

Born in Newton, NJ, John grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he attended Brooklyn Technical High School. After graduating from Cornell University, where he met Sallie, he worked in the structural steel industry, the wholesale liquor business, and the computer world. For 25 years, John ran J.D. Phillips, Inc., a data processing consulting firm with Sallie by his side.

John’s passion was lacrosse. He and Sallie shared this interest and travelled the world to help promote the sport. He served for many years as the general manager and assistant coach of the Long Island Lacrosse Club, winning 18 US Club Lacrosse Championships. He was a longtime contributor to Team USA, garnering 3 international gold medals as Team Manager. He was an assistant coach for the New York Saints professional indoor lacrosse team winning one championship. John sat on the Boards of Directors for the Long Island Metropolitan Lacrosse Foundation, US Lacrosse, and the United States Club Lacrosse Association. He would eventually serve as Executive Director of the International Lacrosse Federation.

For his many contributions to the game, John was inducted into the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2006.

After his retirement, John volunteered as a lacrosse and football coach at Seaford High School.

There will be a Memorial Service and social gathering for John at Christ Episcopal Church in Manhasset on November 9 at 11:00am.

Donations in his memory may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America: 322 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 or donate online.

Tom Gladding died of natural causes peaceful, at home in Casselberry, FL with his family by his side on the 19th of June 2024. He was 88 years old.

A native of Roslyn, NY, Tom attended Roslyn Heights Elementary and Roslyn High School. Graduating in June 1953. He then attended the Severn School in Severna Park, MD for a year of Post Graduate Study before obtaining a Naval Reserve appointment to the Academy. Tom was assigned to the 17th company plebe through second class year. He was transferred to the 13th company first class year and graduated in June of 1958.

On graduation he served in USS BEXAS (APA-237), USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CVA-31) and on the staff of the 5th Naval District staff. This was followed by a tour in USS ST PAUL (CA-73) including a deployment to the Viet Nam gun line and duty at Naval Station, ADAK, AK and Fleet Training Center, Newport, RI.

Tom left the Navy to obtain a Med degree from PENN STATE on a Department of Education Fellowship. He then spent several years as an instructor in Marine Technology at Wilmington, NC Technical Institute. In 1978 he was appointed as an Electronic Engineer at the Naval Training Device Center, Orlando, FL. He worked as a Project Engineer, Project Manager and Safety Engineer on both Navy and Army Trainers and facilities for the next twenty-two years. He retired to enjoy his family in 2001.

His wife of 51 years, the former Thelma Anne Hall of Annapolis, predeceased him in 2009. His oldest daughter, Laura Anne Gladding, died in 2007 and son, Thomas Sanford Gladding died in 2019.

Surviving Family includes daughter Mary Lee Gladding-Swann and son Scott Andrew Gladding as well as grandchildren Tyler Gladding and Lauryn Gladding and their mother, Kelli Gladding.

Memorial Services will be held on the 5th of July, 2024 at graveside at All Faiths Memorial Park, Casselberry, FL with full military honors.

Thomas Bell Rosser, III, age 88, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, while surrounded by his loving wife and friends at his home on Sparta Rd.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Sparta Church on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with the Reverend J.E. Mortimer and the Reverend Bob Cannizzaro officiating. Visitation with the family will be at 1:00 pm. A graveside service will follow in the Sparta Cemetery.

Thomas (Tom) was born June 19, 1936, in Tulsa OK, to Thomas Bell Rosser, Jr. and Mary Ann Scott Rosser. Tom was a member of Sparta Methodist Church in Holcomb, MS.

Tom attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, where he also held the title of Captain of the Golf Team. He then went on to graduate from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, with a degree in Civil Engineering. Tom later graduated from Mississippi State University with a Master of Science Degree in Engineering. Tom also held a licensure with Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors in Mississippi and Louisiana.

Tom worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Waterways Experiment Station in Vicksburg from 1964 – 2000. During his tenure with the Corps of Engineers, Tom helped to build the Border Fence in El Paso, Texas. Tom then turned his career to the concrete Industry. He worked from 2000 – 2003 as the Executive Director for the Mississippi Concrete Industries Association. In 2005, Tom came out of retirement to help the town and people of New Orleans during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Tom was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing and teaching golf. He played golf in many states as he traveled with the Corps of Engineers. Tom even held many championships in the Jackson and Vicksburg area.

Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life revolved around his family and church. He is survived by his wife, Linda Switzer Rosser; daughters, Mary Scott Rosser Shepherd (Tommy) of Jackson; Sara Jane Rosser Parker (Gene) of Vicksburg; Virginia (Ginny) Rosser Abraham (Bobby) of Oxford. Tom leaves 3 grandchildren: Banks Shepherd (Jena); Martin Shepherd (Randle); and Luke Abraham. Tom leaves 2 great grandchildren; Polly and Bob Shepherd. Tom also leaves a special niece, Elizabeth Scott Rosser Thomas and her husband Randy.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Hammer Scott Rosser and John Stevens Rosser. He is also preceded in death by the mother of his daughters, Virginia (Ginger) Moore Rosser.

Anyone wishing to make donations to Sparta Church in lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Sparta Cemetery, c/o Brenda Baker, 5726 Hwy 35 South, Holcomb, MS 38940.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

MCKIBBEN & GUINN FUNERAL SERVICE
4817 Commerce St.
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 307-2694

John made great contributions through many endeavors through business, sports, his community, and his church. With all of his personal accomplishments, he was most proud of the life he built with his wife, Donna Lee (Truog) Griffiths. He adored his beloved Donna throughout their 63-year marriage. John is survived by his wife, Donna, their four children and eight grandchildren, Christina Griffiths, and her husband Michael Payan, Margaret “Megan” Alapi, John “Brittain” Griffiths, Jr. and his wife, Michele, and Kent Griffiths and his wife, Ruth. John’s favorite moments while in retirement were spending time with his eight grandchildren: Elizabeth, Austin, Alex, Benjamin, Catherine, Laura, Cristina and Nelson.

He was preceded in passing by his father, Captain Cuthbert Ambrose Griffiths in 1971, his mother, Marion (Gudgeon) Griffiths in 1991, and his son-in-law, Nelson Alapi, November of last year.

Following in his father’s footsteps, “Big” John attended the Naval Academy where he played tennis and squash for the academy. Highlighted in the Naval academy newspaper while going into his sophomore year for the squash team, it said “even as a sophomore, he is bigger than any member of the Navy Football team.” During his time at the academy, he finished the Naval academy as a two time Squash All American helping the team win its 1st NCAA squash championship in 1957.

Following graduation in 1958, John entered the Navy. He served five and half years, first on a destroyer, and then transitioned to serving on submarines. When he left the Navy in 1963, he left as a first Lieutenant helping commission the Navy’s 3rd ever nuclear submarine.

After the Navy, John transitioned his career to the private sector. First, he graduated from Harvard Business School. Then, he worked in private consulting, followed by executive positions in oil equipment and in environmental remediation.

He made a wonderful impact on many people while always learning, teaching, and mentoring. “Big” John is gone, but his impact on his family, friends and community will last for generations. You will be so missed by all those you loved and all those who loved you. Rest in Peace, John Griffiths. 1937-2024.

On August 31, all who would like to honor him are invited for a Celebration of Life at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7715 Draper Ave in La Jolla, CA from 11:00 to 12:00. It will be followed by a reception at the church from 12:00-1:30.

A Celebration of Life for John will be held at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church located at 7715 Draper Avenue, La Jolla, California at 11:00 a.m. , August 31 followed by a reception at the church,

I am deeply saddened to report that our Classmate, my best friend and roommate, John Griffiths, has left us. He passed earlier today (8/4/24) after a valiant fight with Parkinson’s. Fortunately I was able to spend some quality time with him last evening. I will forward additional information as it becomes available.

Philip James Granum of Rockville, MD passed away on June 30, 2024. He was born on September 18th, 1935 in Lansing, MI to James and Kathryn Granum. He was the son of a civil Engineer for transportation and highways which likely led to his own developed love of engineering which he would later make his profession. Philip and his family (his mother, father and brother Michael William) grew up moving often to various locations throughout the United States for his father’s work. This included: Lincoln NE, Jackson MS and their final move to Washington DC in 1950 at age 15.

Philip served in The United States Marine Corps for 6 years and was honorable discharged with the rank of Full Corporal. He was sworn in as a Midshipman with The United States Navy and graduated from The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Class of 1958. Following his military service, he served as a Mechanical Engineer with The Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command for 39 years until his retirement on May 30, 1993. Much of his work was classified as Secret or Top Secret and he was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal.

He enjoyed photography, military history and film. He was very proud of his Scottish heritage and an honored member of the St. Andrews Society. Philip had the chance to do extensive travelling. He drove from Maryland to California with Nelda and Tracy in 1970, making stops at several major national parks along the way, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Grand Canyon and Muir Woods National Monument, along with stops in Las Vegas, Colorado Springs, Virginia City and Deadwood. In 1973 they took a similar driving trip to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with stops at Banff, Lake Louise, and other scenic spots. In later years, Phil and Nelda enjoyed a Viking River Cruise along the Rhine in Germany and a cruise to Alaska, along with trips to Scotland, England and Norway.

He is survived by his Wife Nelda Booth Granum; his daughter Tracy Millard (Richard Millard); and his granddaughters Bernadette Joanne Millard and Deirdre Liane Millard.

His Funeral Service will be (was) held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM in PUMPHREY’S COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.

John Edward "Jack" Brophy, aged 87, of Pleasanton, CA, passed away on June 19, 2024. Born on January 9, 1937, in San Francisco, CA, Jack was a cherished member of the community known for his generosity and skill in helping others. Jack graduated from Serra High School in Redwood City, CA, and later from the prestigious Annapolis in the Class of 1958. He retired as an engineer from Lockheed Martin, where he was respected for his expertise and dedication.

Beyond his professional life, Jack was a passionate train enthusiast and a master craftsman whose woodworking skills were evident in the beautiful pens, bowls, and furniture he created. He found joy in bike riding around the park daily.

Jack was a beacon of kindness and practical wisdom in his community, often seen lending a hand or sharing his knowledge on projects from helping make a planter box, fence repair to crafting a wooden car for a local scout and his dad. His motto, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever," reflects his philosophy of cherishing simple pleasures, like grilling peaches during peach season.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Jeanne; children, Elizabeth Brophy Giovanetti (Mark), John Brophy (Aria), Julee Brophy Winterbourne, David Brophy (Nicole), and Michael Brophy (Aimee); many grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Laura Brophy; first wife, Carolyn Pollard Brophy; sister, Joyce Marie Brophy Phipps; and granddaughter, Jacquelyn Rae Brophy.

Services will be held at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St., Pleasanton, CA, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, followed by a gathering at the family home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, honoring Jack's legacy of service and support for fellow veterans. Jack's life and service will be remembered fondly by all who knew him, as he truly embodied the spirit of community and selflessness.

My Dad passed peacefully on the morning of 4 June in his home in Hawaii. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Hasegawa. I remember they both took special delight in going to all the reunions. Several months before my Mom died of cancer in 2018, her only regret was not seeing the other wives at the upcoming reunion.

Jason Francis “Joe” Mayhew, 87 of Cecil, Alabama, and recently relocated from Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed away on December 5, 2023. Joe was born on December 12, 1935, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Jason C “Buddy” and Berla Mayhew. Joe grew up in Dundalk, Maryland.

After graduating from Dundalk High School, Joe attended the US Naval Academy, where he played soccer and lacrosse. Upon graduation he married his beloved high school sweetheart, Ann Shirley Mayhew, cross commissioned to the US Air Force, and started his distinguished military career.

Joe's career ranged from coast to coast, as well as overseas. He started in missiles with assignments to Vandenburg AFB, where he was on a crew that participated in the first successful launch of the Atlas ICBM and later moved on to FE Warren AFB. From there he pursued his masters in physics at SMU in preparation to lead and shape the future officers as an instructor and coach at the US Naval Academy. Continuing to apply his advanced degree, he spent time with the Foreign Technology Division at Wright-Patterson AFB and served a tour in Vietnam.

The next assignment was a new career field as well as a new base. Eglin AFB kicked off Joe's civil engineering experience that lasted the remainder of his active duty time. This career field led to assignments at Ramstein AFB, Dover AFB, and Pope AFB where he was the Base Civil Engineer. His last two assignments were Saudi Arabia building base infrastructure to support F-15s for the Saudi AF and back to Wright-Patterson, finishing his career at Air Force Logistics Command HQ.

After retiring from the Air Force, Joe used his civil engineering experience at the University of Maryland to direct capital improvement around their vast state-wide campus. When he was ready to change his focus again, he fully retired and moved to Pawleys Island, SC, where he enjoyed golfing, photography, and wine tastings.

Joe was devoted to his wife and family, steadfastly loving them with leadership, guidance, grace, and mercy. He fiercely supported those he loved, working tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to help them succeed. He was active in St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church serving his spiritual family by teaching Sunday school, performing lay activities, and serving in various committees and leadership positions throughout his life of service. He was also active with the Masons.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ann Shirley Mayhew, in June of 2023. Joe is survived by his children Jeff (Shannon) Mayhew, Brett (Anita) Mayhew, and Pam (Omar) Williams, along with 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Memorial donations for Joe can be directed to St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 180 St. Paul Place, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.

Interment services at the United States Naval Academy, tentatively schedule for June 2024. Interment service will be held at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium June 17, 2024 at 10:30 AM. Please RSVP to [email protected] to coordinate access to the Naval Academy.

Alabama Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery
10505 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 215-0180

Ann Shirley Mayhew, 87 of Pawleys Island, SC, passed away on June 29, 2023. She was born April 29, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Robert J. and Helen “Elsie” Magee. Ann grew up in Dundalk, MD.

Her life was driven by service to others, and she actively lived Galatians 6:10, “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household faith.” Her outlook on life was to use all her activities to serve people. Her hobbies and interests in cooking, flower gardening, book clubs and philanthropic organizations allowed her to encourage, help and love people. Her efforts to lift people went uninterrupted until her last breath.

She is survived by her husband Jason “Joe” Mayhew; children Jeff (Shannon) Mayhew, Brett (Anita) Mayhew, Pam (Omar) Williams along with 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church.

For more information or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.burroughsfh.com.

Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3558 Old Kings Highway
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Tel: 1-843-651-1440

Victor Irvin Fredda, Jr. passed away on June 4, 2024. Vic was born in Perth Amboy Hospital and raised in Matawan, New Jersey. He attended Matawan High School for two years and graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in 1954, with an Honor School appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Vic graduated from USNA in 1958 and was assigned to the USS Gearing (DD-710) as ASW Officer and then Gunnery Officer. The Gearing spent many months on deployments to the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Africa and more. Vic was ordered to the USS Ely (PCE-880) as Executive Officer in 1961. His medals included National Defense, Navy Expeditionary, Armed Forces Expeditionary, and Expert Pistol.

Vic and Nancy Fredericksen of Galveston, Texas were married in July 1959 and moved immediately to Norfolk, Va., and then Charleston, SC. While on the Ely, in Sheboygan, Wisc., their baby son, Dan, joined the family. It was after that when Vic decided to leave the Navy to spend more time with his growing family. Vic was hired by Westinghouse Electric Corp. as an Associated Engineer and was transferred to Glen Burnie, MD., where their baby daughter, Amy, completed the family.

Vic was promoted to Data Processing Manager in 1966 and remained in management until his retirement from Westinghouse in December 1994.

During the years from 1963 through 1971 Vic attended John Hopkins and then George Washington Universities at night, worked at Westinghouse (managed a three shift Data Processing Operation), was Vice President Chesapeake Computer Consultants, a company that he and several associates formed, while Nancy attended Anne Arundel College. He received an MS in Systems Management from GWU in 1971 and he family moved to Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was a Systems Planning Consultant and then Manager of MIS for Public Systems. In 1974, he transferred to Sharon, Pa., where he was Manager Materials and Systems at Medium Power Transformer.

In 1981, Vic accepted the assignment to establish the Engineering Computer Systems and Planning and Scheduling functions for Westinghouse Power Systems Headquarters in Orlando, Florida, where he retired in 1994. His 32 years at Westinghouse covered Defense and Space, Construction, Transmission and Distributions, and Power Generation.

In 1995 he was employed as Manager, MIS for Leisurebay Industries, Inc., in Orlando, for four years and then as Program Director, Siemens-Westinghouse Contractor Staffing for CDI Corp for four years. He also worked at Lucas Landscaping and Nursery before really retiring.

Vic served as President, United Methodist Men for the Orlando District, and was awarded the Aloma UMM "Man of the Year" in 2000. He was on the Business Advisory Councils, Computer Programming for the Disable and computer Aided Design for the Disabled, at Valencia Community College, and was on the Computer Systems Advisory boards at Anne Arundel and Catonsville Community colleges in Baltimore. Vic was awarded the "Golden CADD" award by Valencia.

Vic loved to play golf, fish, entertain grandchildren and great grandchildren, and played several years of competitive handball and then non-competitive racquetball. Vic loved languages and studied German, Spanish, and Japanese. Vic survived several Midshipman cruises, five years sea duty (including a collision), two years reserve duty attached to an ASW ready ship, with no great consequences; then, in 1987, while accompanying Nancy on a Missions trip to Mexico, Vic and Nancy and others sank in the Pacific Ocean and were rescued by a fishing boat with three American sailors on board.

Vic is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy Fredericksen Fredda, Son, Daniel Fredda, daughter, Amy Nolan; Grandchildren, Kelly (1983) and her husband, James, Katie (1988), Kari (1991), Andrea (1996); and great grandsons, Trenton (2007) and Jordan (2021) and great granddaughter, Mackenzie (2013).

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, June 17 at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 100 St. Andrew's Blvd., Winter Park FL 32792 at 1:00pm. Live-streaming is available on the church’s YouTube channel. The family will receive friends from 11am to time of service also at the church on Monday. Burial with military honors will occur immediately following the service at Chapel Hill Cemetery, 2400 Harrell Road, Orlando, FL 32817.

Deacon William D. Pivarnik, Capt. U.S. Navy Ret., was called to God on May 18, 2024. He was born on January 4, 1936 in Portchester, NY to William J. and Catherine D. Pivarnik, the oldest of four children.

A product of the Darien, CT Public School System, William was graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in June of 1958 and married Barbara Ann Kait in July of that same year. During his 26 and a half year Naval career he also attended the U.S. Naval postgraduate School, The Armed Forces Staff College, The National War College, and commanded two ships, USS Fairview E(PCER) 850 and USS Brooke DEG 1 ending his career as Head of the Fleet Operations Branch of the Navy Staff in the Pentagon. He also attended the Notre Dame Pontifical Catechetical Institute, now the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, earning an MA in Religious Studies. He was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, VA on May 24, 1986 by Bishop John R. Keating and served at Bethany House Retreat Center in Huntly, VA, St. John the Evangelist Parish in Warrenton, VA, the Family life Office in the Arlington Chancery, St. Leo the Great in Fairfax, VA, Immaculate Conception in Hendersonville, NC, St. Mary in Alexandria, VA and St. Patrick in Fredericksburg, VA.

Deacon Pivarnik was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Alan; and his son, William J. Pivarnik II. He is survived by his wife of 65 and a half years, Barbara; his sons, Michael (Carole), Gregory (Nancy), Patrick (Dani), and Rev. R. Gabriel Pivarnik, O. P.; his daughters, Cody (Edward) and Tina; his sister, Kathleen (Charlie); and four grandchildren.

Deacon Pivarnik devoted his entire adult life in service to those he loved; first to his wife and children, then to his country, and finally to God and His Church. In conversation, he loved to brag about the accomplishments of Barbara and their children.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Culpeper National Cemetery.

I’ve been able to confirm the plan for my father’s inurnment in the Naval Academy Columbarium: Monday, July 22, 2:00pm.

Anyone from the class is more than welcome. I would appreciate a heads up from anyone who plans to come, so I can estimate headcount for the restaurant. Contact info: Kathryn Brink ([email protected], or 318-787-1088).

Phil was born in Miami on March 30, 1933. He graduated from Sarasota High School in 1951, where he lettered in basketball, baseball and football. He attended Georgia Tech on a basketball scholarship for one year before enlisting in the Marine Corps. He went to Parris Island in October 1952. Phil received a fleet-wide appointment to the United States Naval Academy and graduated with the class of 1958 as a member of the 1st company.

Phil married Sheila Ann McNamee in the Naval Academy chapel the day after graduation. Their amazing marriage lasted 61 years until her death in 2019.

After graduation, Phil completed flight training in Pensacola, FL and received his Naval Aviator wings in December 1959. After his first squadron assignment (VP-45) at NAS North Island, he went to the Naval Postgraduate School and received a degree in Meteorology. He was a fleet weather forecaster at NAS Kodiak, AK before moving back to the VP community. He flew a P3B (VP-42) out of NAS Jacksonville. He believed he was the only plane commander in the VP community to photograph a Russian nuclear sub at sea during the cold war. The photos taken in the Med in 1968-69 were rushed back to the US for analysis.

Phil returned to the west coast as the meteorologist on the USS Ticonderoga (CVS-14). Next, he was attached to the Chief of Naval Air Training Command in Corpus Christi, TX as the Student Control Officer. During his final tour as Officer in Charge of the Weather Detachment at NAS Meridian, he earned a master’s degree with Honors in Political Science from Mississippi State. He retired from active duty on 1 Sept 1977.

After his Navy career, Phil returned to Sarasota and managed three different lumber yards. He was a census enumerator in 2000, and a census staff trainer in 2010. After making retirement homes in Sarasota, Crossville, TN, and Spanaway, WA, Phil and Sheila moved to Havre de Grace, MD in 2014 where they lived with their daughter and son-in-law.

Phil enjoyed following and attending Navy sports. He was thrilled to attend the Navy-Notre Dame game in Dublin last year, where he proudly displayed his “58 is Great!” Banner.

Phil is survived by his brother Frank, and sister Marian, as well as his sons Philip, Timothy (Leah), Christopher and daughter Kathryn (Duane). He also leaves a grandson Matthew, and two step-grandsons, Shaun and Brian. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Sheila. Phil will be inurned in the columbarium at the Naval Academy at a later date.

Zellman Funeral Home, P.A.
123 South Washington Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-2882

My brother, Robert Henry Mason, was a member of the class of 1958 from the Naval Academy. He died on April 5, 2024.

On July 1st, my Dad would have been 88 years old. We always celebrated his birthday by going to see the Cleveland Orchestra performance of 'Salute to America' at the Blossom Music Center. My Dad loved going to this concert every year, so without him this year, it was rather emotional for us all. We of course stood in his honor while they played "Anchors Away".

As of today, we are a month away from his Academy funeral. My mom and I had a call earlier in the week with the memorial office and we have adjusted and confirmed the details, which are below:

George McNulty's Protestant Military Funeral will be held at the United States Naval Academy St. Andrews Chapel on Monday, August 5th at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will be concluded with a processional to the Columbarium Wall. A prayer and a few words will be shared at the wall to conclude the service. After the service, all are welcome to join the McNulty family for a small reception lunch at their AirBnb house at 698 Genessee Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. (10 minute drive from the academy - close to the stadium).

Please feel free to share these details with anyone that would like to attend to say final goodbyes to my Dad.

Feel free to email or call me (216-870-7867), if you have any questions about anything.

George passed away on Thursday, April 11th, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving wife Peggy and his family, at the age of 87 years old.

Raised in an orphanage, foster home, and boys group home, George graduated from Cleveland’s St. Ignatius High School in 1954 and received a Congressional Appointment to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis MD.

He entered the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1958. He was a proud member of the 21st Company. While at the Academy, he was a member of the Navy lacrosse team and captain of the Academy sprint football team.

In his 8 years of active naval service, he served as a Weapons Officer aboard the destroyers Keppler DDE 765 and Edward McDonnell DDE-1043. He also taught ASW tactics at FTC Charleston S.C. He resigned his commission in 1966 and joined the Northeast Ohio Metallurgical Company as a Sales Manager.

He then went on to receive his Master’s in International Business from the University of Chicago. George had many different careers in his life. He started his own company called ‘PLS Pipeline Services’ that he ran for 15+ years. After selling his company, he decided to give back to the community and went on to manage Ohio Boys Town and later became the Director of the USO branch in Northeast Ohio.

George’s happiest moments were sailing around the Great Lakes with family and friends. He is survived by Peggy, his wife of 42 years, and his 6 children: George Jr. (Dione), Kathleen (George), Tim (Nicole), Colin (Alice), Chris, and Devin (Chris). He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, brother-in-law, and friend. George was known for sharing amazing stories, making new friends wherever he went, his infectious laugh, and his big head of curly gray hair.

A celebration of George’s life will be held on Sunday, April 21st at the Cleveland Hermit Club from 2-5 p.m. The Hermit Club is where George and Peggy held their wedding reception 42 years ago. The celebration will be filled with stories, laughter, and love for George.

In the late summer of this year, George will be interned at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium. Once that date and time is confirmed, it will be shared with the class. Any graduates of 1958 are invited to attend either celebration.

Thank you so much Rupert for sharing the news about my father's passing. I am sure you all know that he was a fighter and it gives us peace that he no longer has to fight. My dad was a true one of a kind and he will be deeply missed.

I did want to make sure you all had the correct phone number and address for our family.

We are confirming the time of his celebration of life tomorrow but it will be Sunday, April 21st in Cleveland, Ohio at the Cleveland Hermit Club - where my parents had their wedding reception 42 years ago.

I am in communication with the alumni and memorial office at USNA as well as working on his obituary for shipmate and we hope to have a date and time for his interment ceremony at the academy in the late summer. Once we have a date and time, you all are more than welcomed to attend.

It has been three weeks since my dad, George, passed away and it still doesn't feel real. We had a lovely "Irish wake/Roast" for him on April 21st. His USNA sword and N* blanket were on display proudly. We arranged for a bagpiper to come at the end to play 'Danny Boy'. My dad got emotional any time he heard that song because it immediately made him think of his roommate from the academy, Billy Flynn. He would share that Billy would often hum Danny Boy when he was in their room at the academy.

I am happy to share that we confirmed with the Memorial office today for his columbarium ceremony. It will be on Monday, August 5th at 10:30 a.m. If the weather cooperates, we hope the ceremony will be at the covered altar by the wall. If we have rain, the ceremony will be at the chapel. Anyone is invited to join us at the ceremony. My family and I plan on renting a house in the area during our trip, and after the ceremony, we also invite you all to join us at the house for lunch, drinks and laughs. We will finalize details and send them to you all as we get closer.

From his "Irish Wake/Roast" a close friend of mine made a wonderful slide show video. There are some great USNA photos if you'd like to watch: George McNulty Slideshow.

We also had this in his public obituary, but if anyone would like to make a donation to his legacy tree fund at the Cleveland Metroparks, we’d greatly appreciate it. Here is his public obituary. The funds for this will go to planting a tree near Lake Erie in memory of him.

If any of you have any questions or want to know anything else, don't hesitate to reach out to me. My phone number is 216-870-7867.

My family and I are grateful to you all for your decades of love and support for George.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Richard Patrick (Pat) Greene passed away peacefully in his home with his wife and daughter by his side on March 28, 2024. Pat was born on October 31, 1935 in Bremerton, Washington to Naval Captain Richard (Dick) and Josene Greene. Two years later, his sister Sharon came along. Due to their father’s naval job, the family moved around throughout his childhood from the Pacific Northwest, to Florida, to Maryland. It was during these early years that Pat’s love of nature and adventure was born. He grew up fishing, rock hunting, and always learning.

Pat followed in his dad’s footsteps and attended the Naval Academy at Annapolis from 1954-1958 alongside future Senator John McCain. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy, he served overseas in the Pacific. While onboard, he served as the Recreation Director, an early indicator of his active personality and ability to form community everywhere he went. After serving overseas in the Navy, he returned to the West Coast where he met his future wife, Mary, at an Officer’s Club dance in Long Beach. Pat was immediately smitten and insisted within a couple of weeks that she marry him. They tied the knot on October 27, 1962 and moved to Hawaii for an extended honeymoon where Pat enjoyed the beautiful beaches and lots of surfing.

Pat and Mary moved back to Oxnard, CA where they welcomed their daughter Alisa to the family. Pat attended Ventura Junior College and lifeguarded over the summers while earning enough credits to transfer to UC Santa Barbara to get his master’s degree in Geology. Now with two degrees to his name, Pat got a job with the Canadian Survey Company and his family moved in with his parents in Bremerton, Washington in 1965. It was here where their son, Tom, was born and completed their family of four. Pat worked for a few years in the oil industry in Alaska and Texas before deciding to move back to California and pursue his true passion- teaching.

After scouting out colleges across California, Pat decided to join the newly established College of the Redwoods in Eureka where he was the first geology instructor. He taught geology, oceanography, rocks and minerals, math, and more over his 25-year career. After a few years living in Eureka, the family decided to move further south to sunnier Fortuna. They first lived on Holly Lane near Alisa and Tom’s elementary school until they came across the perfect piece of land at the end of Newburg Road on one of their many family bike rides. On their fondly named “Funny Farm,” they tended to an orchard, garden, menagerie of farm animals, and planted what would 50 years later become a redwood forest.

Pat was a devoted father and attended Alisa and Tom’s many extra-curricular sports including Tom’s cross-country races and Alisa’s gymnastic meets. Pat even learned the rules of soccer so he could coach a co-ed youth soccer team when the sport was just starting out in Humboldt County. Pat and Mary took the family on many beach adventures, camping trips in the redwoods, swimming at the local river bar and rock hunting in the desert. After retiring from College of the Redwoods in 1994, Pat and Mary split their time between Humboldt County, CA and Tucson, AZ where they took on the new role of grandparents to Marissa and Clara. Pat spent many hours reading them books, including the entire Wizard of Oz series, playing board games, riding bicycles, playing music, and going on many family adventures. Pat and Mary ran “Funny Farm Summer Camp” for the girls and shared their love of the outdoors and the Humboldt County Fair.

When not busy with his family, Pat was devoted to a myriad of old and new activities and clubs: bicycling, hiking, volleyball, golfing, swimming, rock hunting, jewelry making, playing cards, painting, and lots and lots of music. Pat played with many musical groups such as the Cat Mountain Jamboree in Tucson and the Deb Woods Band and the Ukelelians in Fortuna. Pat and Mary were fully engaged with the Fortuna Senior Center and never shied away from taking on a leadership role. In Tucson he was the President of the Gem and Mineral Society and led hikes out into the desert. In Fortuna he led the Senior Bike Group and organized various music groups. He loved staying up to date with the latest technology and taught himself how to set up email groups, zoom links, and coordinate between the members of his clubs.

Throughout his life, Pat sought out adventure and learning new things. His infectious laughter and warm smile brought joy to countless gatherings, and he will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by his wife Mary of almost 62 years, daughter Alisa (Neil) MacAvoy of Redwood City, CA, son Tom (Cindy) Greene of Culver City, CA and two granddaughters Marissa and Clara Greene MacAvoy of San Francisco, CA. He is also survived by his sister Sharon Hope (children Duster, Rick, Kathy) of San Diego, CA and many sister and brother in laws and nieces and nephews. Pat loved animals and always had a dog (current Buddy) and cat (current Stretch). In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to your local school’s music program or that you plant a tree in his memory. Cards may be sent to Mary Greene and family at 3750 Newburg Road, Fortuna CA 95540.

The funeralwas held at Beth El in Norfolk, VA at 1:00 on Thursday ( 4/3/14) with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

We lost a true mensch Samuel G. Werbel (Commander Ret. US Navy) on April 1st. He was 89 years old. He died how he lived – full of love and gratitude for his family, his friends, his faith and his country. He was born on February 20, 1935 in Far Rockaway, NY to the late Ethel and Howard Werbel, the third of four children. His siblings, Joan and Steve were his lifelong best friends. Losing his brother Jerry was one of his greatest heartbreaks.

He received a congressional appointment to attend the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, graduating in 1958. In 1960, he was in Norfolk, VA on assignment and went to Shabbat services at Beth El, meeting his future in-laws Sadye and Joe Rafal and others who encouraged him to call Beverly Rafal for a blind date that evening. They were married in 1961 and began a life together in the Navy that took them from Monterey, CA to Rota, Spain to Battle Creek, MI and many places in between. He served his last 5 years in Norfolk, where they settled, and he retired as a Commander in 1978. Their three children – Scott Werbel, Evan Werbel (Hallie), and Jill Werbel Rider (Jeremy) – were the center of his world. Sam was a brilliant and devoted father who could help with an algebra proof, advise on an essay, discuss world events, and tutor on a Torah portion. He was the smartest and kindest and most humble father and man with an excellent sense of humor.

He went on to have many interesting and fulfilling private sector jobs after retiring from the Navy. He loved to work and consult and connect people. He made friends everywhere and with everyone. He was genuinely interested in people from all walks of life and asked questions about their lives. Everywhere he lived he was the center of the community. He often acted as an informal Jewish chaplain in addition to his day job. He and Beverly hosted the first ever Passover seder on the naval base in Rota, Spain. Though a New Yorker by birth, he adopted Norfolk as his hometown and embraced that community with love and dedication.

He was a proud news junkie. The New York Times was an integral part of his daily routine, right until his final days. He relished discussing current events with whomever was game. He was a proud and ardent Zionist, traveling to Israel as a graduation gift from his parents for the first of many times in 1958. He was involved with AIPAC and the Jewish Federation and the Jewish Chapel at the Naval Academy and so many more organizations. Serving as president of Beth El was a tremendous honor for him. “Shul business” was his true passion. He also loved politics – following nationally and getting involved locally on the ground.

In 2000, he lost his beloved wife Beverly. His family and friends rallied around him and he relished his role as the uber father and grandfather and community leader. He later met and married Diane Gould Werbel. They traveled the world, enjoyed their Jewish life, were involved in the community together and spent precious time with their children and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and children and siblings, Sam is survived by his grandchildren Jordan and Bennett Werbel; Bo, Jesse and Sadye Rider; and Dani and Baila Werbel. If you had a few minutes to spare, he would tell you all about them. Also surviving him are his devoted brother-in-law Edwin Jay Rafal and sisters-in-law Judy Werbel and Lettie Werbel and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. He is also mourned by Diane’s family. He treasured his relationships with all of them.

He is also predeceased by his brother-in-law Bernie Shapiro and his sister-in-law Marilyne Rafal, in addition to his first wife Beverly and his brother Jerry.

The funeral will be held at Beth El in Norfolk, VA at 1:00 on Thursday with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The first night of shiva will be held at Beth El with minyan at 5:45 and visiting with the mourners following. Sam’s children will return to Bethesda on Friday. Shiva will be continued on Saturday and Sunday evenings at Jill and Jeremy's house and Monday and Tuesday evenings at Hallie and Evan's house. Locally in Va Beach, shiva will be observed at Diane's house on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 4:30-8:00pm.

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John Leslie Potter, a long-time Benicia resident, nuclear engineer, Naval veteran and pilot, died March 31 in Vallejo. He was 87.

Born May 27, 1936 in El Paso, Texas, he graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1958. He was a weapons officer on the nuclear submarine USS Mariano G. Vallejo. He finished his naval assignments as a commander in the Navy. John attended Stanford University, earning master's degrees in nuclear engineering and business administration. He was a PG&E executive for many years and worked on the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.

John served the City of Benicia as a member of the Finance Committee and as a member of the Benicia Unified School Board. He supported the Solano County Board of Supervisors as a member of the Land Use Committee. He was an active member of the Benicia/Tula Sister City Program. He served eight years on the United States Naval Academy Board of Trustees in Annapolis.

As president of the Mount Diablo Pilots' Association, John established monthly safety meetings and was awarded a lifetime honorary membership by his fellow pilots.

A loyal and supportive father and husband, he was recently admitted to membership in St. Dominic's Catholic church, having attended services there for 52 years.

John is preceded in death by his first wife, Priscilla, mother of Jeffrey Potter. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judith, children Jeffrey, Christopher, Susan, Deborah and Timothy; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held in St Dominic's Church, Benicia.

Colonel “Don” L. Carty, USAF (Ret.) passed away peacefully on 7 March 2024 in Seattle, WA.

Don was born in Clintwood, VA on 6 August 1936. He graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1958, and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, USAF. He entered flight training and earned his wings at Stead AFB, NV in 1960, then spent the next five years flying helicopters at Ellsworth AFB, SD and Malmstrom AFB, MT before attending Navy Test Pilot School at Patuxent Naval Air Station, MD. He then served at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, where he was the first Air Force pilot to fly the X-25 Gyrocopter.

In 1969, Don was based at Udorn AFB, Thailand as a Combat Search and Rescue pilot flying the HH-53 “Jolly Green Giant” to pick up downed air crewmen in Laos. He then returned to Wright-Patterson as an Experimental Test Pilot until 1971 when he assumed duties as F-16 Program Manager at Andrews AFB, MD and in Iran. While in Iran, Don and some colleagues were arrested and imprisoned by the Iranians when the Shah was overthrown. After many threats they were released to the U.S. Embassy for evacuation.

Don returned to serve as Director of Flight Safety at Andrews AFB; followed by Director of Systems Training at Randolph AFB, TX; Chief, Military Assistance and Advisory Group in Lima, Peru; and Special Assistant to the Commander, Brooks AFB, TX, where he retired in June 1988. During his career, Don attended Air Command and Staff School; Industrial College of the Armed Forces; and the Defense Language Institute; and earned a Master of Business from Auburn University. His awards include the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Air Medals, and the Peruvian Air Cross.

From 1988 to 1991, Don worked for BDM Corporation in Saudi Arabia. When he returned to the States, the family settled in Abingdon, VA. He continued working for BDM in McLean, VA until 1993. He attended the Sorenson Institute for Political Leadership in Richmond and was a member of the Solid Waste Management Board for Virginia, and a member of Civitan International. He also did volunteer work for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. During his service and retirement, Don and his family visited over 50 countries. He relished caring for various types of berries he planted around his home in Abingdon and enjoyed the family outings to pick and eat them.

Don is survived by his wife, Patricia Lynne, three children; Jason, Cara, and Samuel; four grandchildren; four great-grandsons; and two sisters.

Donald L. Carty, son of Claude and Zula Carty, passed away peacefully on 7 March 2024 in Seattle, Wa.

Don was born in Clintwood in 1936 and graduated from Dickenson Memorial High School in 1954. He attended the US Naval Academy and graduated in 1958. Don also earned a Master of Business from Auburn University. He cross-commissioned to the Air Force where he served as an experimental test pilot and a Combat Search and Rescue pilot attaining the rank of Colonel. During his 30-year military career, he was awarded the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Air Medals and the Peruvian Air Cross, among many other honors.

He and his family traveled the world and lived on three continents. An avid traveler, he visited over 50 countries before he retired to Abingdon, where he served as a member of Civitans, and volunteered for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Jason, Cara, and Samuel; four grandchildren, Pia, Skye, Seth and Aaron; 4 great-grandsons; and his sisters Adina Krum and Marilyn Vaughan. In lieu of flowers, any memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Red Cross. The family is planning a Celebration of Life for a future date.

Liles W. Creighton “Bub”, age 87, passed away on March 2, 2024, at Hospice of the Chesapeake from cancer. Bub was born on October 22, 1936, in San Diego, California to Rear Admiral Liles W. Creighton Sr. and Alice Starkey Creighton. Bub’s family moved frequently, living in San Diego, CA, Norfolk, VA, Newport R.I, Portland, ME, and Cuba to name a few. During his father’s long overseas deployments, his family resided in Houlton, Maine, a small town he and his siblings returned to every summer.

Bub earned a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in 1958. He served in Viet Nam, earning a purple heart after being injured in the Brinks Hotel bombing in Saigon, Viet Nam in 1964. Bub had a successful career in intelligence for the Department of Defense Naval Operations. A proud member of USNA Class of 1958, Bub loved Naval Academy football and fellow classmates, participating in numerous “58 is great” activities.

Throughout his life, Bub valued service through leadership. For many years he served as the Lee District Representative to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) and in numerous chairman positions, striving to improve transportation and housing options for low-income families in Fairfax County, VA. In retirement, he served as supervisor of trails at Potomac Appalachian Club, and taught classes at Ann Arundel Community College. Bub dearly loved the outdoors, and camping at his property in North Lake, NB Canada. Another passion was history. Bub will always be remembered for his historical monologues and discussions!

Bub is survived by his wife, Beverley “Goose” Stewart Creighton of Annapolis, MD, daughter Catherine “Bubbles” and husband Tony Martin of Lorton, Va., daughter Kim and husband Alex Simons of Bristow, Va., stepdaughter Marie Pomeroy and husband Scott of Edgewater, Md, stepson David Stewart and wife Maureen of Cincinnati, OH., sister Alice Creighton and brother Charlie Creighton of Annapolis MD, grandchildren, Ann Stewart and husband Justin Hoyt, Kate Thompson, Benjamin Simons, William Thompson, Daniel Simons, Arley Ann Windle and husband Chris, Minna Tighe, great grandchildren, Aiden Hoyt, Benjamin Hoyt, Marie Hoyt, and Baron Pitakos, nephews John and wife Frances Carty, and William and wife Bell Carty of Annapolis, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents Liles W. Creighton Sr. and Alice Starkey Creighton, sister Margaret Carty, sister-in-law Mary Creighton, and nephew Creighton Carty.

Bub will be laid to rest at the United States Naval Academy in a private service.

In lieu of flowers, family and friends are asked to make donations in Memory of Bub to the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club at www.PATC.org.

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Dad passed away on Saturday (3 March 2024). We are waiting on dates for inurnment at the Academy and are planning a Celebration of life later this month. I’ll let you know the dates as soon as I have them
and will send you a link to his obituary when it’s posted.

We’ve scheduled a celebration of life at the Salem Avery House in Shady Side on Saturday March 23rd from 1-5 pm. Please let his classmates know that all are welcome to attend.

Joanne Patricia (O'Donnell) Coyle (Wife of Frank Coyle (23rd Co) (2/28/24)
(1935 – 2024)

Joanne Patricia O’Donnell Coyle, 88 of Colonial Park, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024, after a long and fruitful life. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Francis X. Sr. after 62 years of marriage and her grandson, Dominic. She is survived by her children Francis X. Jr, of Clearwater, FL, Martie (Frank) Kasnick, of Carmel, IN, John (Betsy) of Berwyn, PA and Mia (Mickey)of Wayne, PA and her grandchildren, Frank, Bridget, and Maeve Kasnick, Jack Coyle and Jake Dotzel.

She was born on August 28, 1935, in upstate central Pennsylvania coal region town of Shenandoah, PA and was the daughter of the late Regis Cornelius and Catherine “Kit” (Carroll) O’Donnell.

She was the loyal sister of her brother Gerald (Carol) O’Donnell of Harrisburg, Pa. Sister-in-law to Robert (Jane) Coyle, Maryann Coyle, Joe (Sandy) Coyle, and Susan (Matt) Dowling, all of the Philadelphia area.

Joanne’s family moved to Mount Carmel, PA where she grew up and attended school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School and was a proud nursing graduate of Misericordia (“Mercy”) Hospital’s Nursing Program run by the Sisters of Mercy in West Philadelphia, class of 1956. During her time at Misericordia, fate would intervene, as Joanne met and eventually married the love of her life Francis of Philadelphia, PA where they married in 1960. Joanne and Frank first met when Joanne answered a house phone call at the nursing dormitory where Frank was calling another girl for a date. Joanne’s proudest accomplishment and greatest joy was her marriage, children, grandchildren, extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews, and close relatives and life-long friends from Mount Carmel and nursing school.

Joanne worked as a nurse for several years before beginning a family in 1961. She was a devoted mother and housewife for many years and returned to work when her children entered high school. Frank was a graduate of the US Naval Academy during his active service duty years, they lived on military bases in New London, CT, Bangor, ME and Fort Meade, MD. After Frank’s active-duty service, they settled in Harrisburg with their family, where they lived for 50+ years. Joanne and Frank welcomed Joanne’s mother into their home with the passing of her husband Regis where she lived for many years.

Joanne was a faithful member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Harrisburg, PA and devotee of the Virgin Mary and novenas to Saint Joseph. She was deeply proud of her Irish heritage and her country, her extended family and her friends. She was known for being very fashionable, her silly sense of humor, and was a fierce and competitive game player and notorious card shark. She loved Notre Dame (Go Irish!) and Penn State football, all animals great and small, in particular her dog Coco, roller coasters, music, Christmas, afternoon naps, coffee and toast with butter and strawberry jelly, vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate, shade not sun, dry land and not swimming, champagne, vacations with Frank to Ireland, Europe and Yellowstone and last, but not least, family vacations to Walt Disney World. She lived a life of love, kindness and devotion to God and her family. She was one of the good ones and will be missed.

A viewing will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 9:00AM at St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church, 2800 Paxton Church Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, with mass to follow at 10:00AM and burial immediately after mass at 11:30AM in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, PA 17003.

In lieu of flowers and donations, the family is asking for donations to be made to the Saint Jude’s Children Research Hospital, “In Honor of Joanne P. Coyle”, of whom Joanne and Frank were proud supporters.

Louis P. Shane passed away on Feb. 13, 2024 due to illness, just short of his 89th birthday.

“Lou” was born to Marjorie Sophia Rowell and Lt. Cmdr. Louis Shane Jr. ’26 in Annapolis, Md., on Feb. 25, 1935. He was the third Louis Shane to graduate from the Naval Academy, following his father and grandfather, Capt. Louis Shane, USNA 1898. His father was killed in action in 1943 and Lou and his siblings, Janet and John, were raised by their mother in her hometown of Winthrop. He attended one year at Maine University before entering the Naval Academy.

Upon graduating on June 4, 1958, Lou married Virginia Adams on July 19, 1958. They were blessed with two daughters, Elizabeth Lee (1961) and Cheryl Ann (1963).

Lou served in several different assignments including AMMEN (DD-527), BOYD (DD-544), Submarine School, CAPITAINE (AGSS-336) and as assistant officer in charge at the U.S. Naval Preparatory School at Naval Training Center Bainbridge, Md. During that last tour, he resigned his commission and was released from active duty in February 1967.

In June 1967, he was hired as a civilian electronics engineer at the Naval Electronics System Command in Washington, D.C. He served in many different capacities in his career at NAVALEX and found time to take night classes at The George Washington University, earning a M.S. degree in Communications Systems Management in 1976. His last position was as JINTACCS program manager at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command. He retired in April 1990.

During Lou’s years working in Washington, D.C., he lived with his family in Kensington, Md. Every summer, the family traveled to visit his mother in Maine and his siblings’ families in Massachusetts. Lou and Virginia divorced in 1981.

Family remained important to Lou and as his daughters married, had children and moved away, he visited both families for holidays, up until his death. Lou moved home to Maine in 1998 to care for his mother until her passing in 2001. He continued his long-term hobbies of coin and stamp collecting. He moved to New Jersey to live with his daughter, Cheryl and her husband in October 2022.

Predeceased by his parents and siblings, Lou is survived by his daughters and their spouses, Beth Shane Rose (Ian Rose) and Cheryl Shane Mercado (Fernando Mercado); eight grandchildren, Eliza (Jesse), Shane, Lucy, Dylan, Sara, Fernando, Jessie and Lydia; and four great-grandsons, Parker, Brody, Ethan and Beckham.

USS Shark (Lt. Cdr. Louis Shane, Jr., USN) is most probably sunk by the Japanese destroyer Yamakaze on 11 February 1942 in the Molucca Sea about 140 nautical miles east of Menado, Celebes in position 01º45'N, 127º15’E.

His wife, Dorothy, called to report that he died on 10 January 2024. Services were today and she was unable to go because she had been in the hospital. There was no newspaper obituary, but she may send one in for Shipmate at some point. I have sent our guidelines.

Charles Henry Graham passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Hospice Niagara in St. Catharines on Sunday January 28, 2024, at the age of 87. Devoted husband of 62 years to Elisa Callejas. Loving father of Elisa (Peter Redmond), Charles (Elizabeth), Edward (Colombe), Ana (Ralph Piller), and Michelle (Christopher Stebbing). He will be dearly missed by his 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Will (Mercedes), Rita (Buster Waldock), and Tony (Sylvia), as well as many nieces and nephews.

A native of Nicaragua and a proud graduate in Electromechanical Engineering at the US Naval Academy (1958), he brought his family to Canada in 1982 where they all made their homes. A devoted Catholic, he served the Church in various ministries, most specially through Kairos Prison Ministry for over twenty years With a gifted mind, he shared his love for science, politics, and innovation with all who knew him. His enthusiasm for many hobbies made him a mentor to relatives and friends who will carry out his legacy in the kitchen, in the garden, and everywhere where new ideas can be implemented. Clearly a visionary, he led his family to higher grounds and was able to harvest much love and care from those closest to him, particularly when he struggled with his health.

The Graham family is grateful to Hospice Niagara where he received exceptional care and to the many personal support workers who lovingly cared for him. A Funeral Mass took place at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria on Wednesday, January 31st at 10 A.M. with Rite of Committal to follow at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens.

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Capt. Christopher W.P. Naquin (USNR-ret.) of Gloucester Point, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023. Born on June 29, 1935 to Lt. and Mrs. Oliver F. Naquin in Honolulu, Hawaii where his father was stationed, serving in early submarines. Traumatic events during his young life included the sinking of the submarine USS Squalus in May 1939, off the coast of New Hampshire, of which his father was the Commanding Officer. Chris and his family returned to Hawaii in December 1941 and were there for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the sinking of the USS California on which his father served. With his mother and sister, Chris was evacuated from Hawaii on Christmas Day, 1941.

He attended schools on both coasts and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy for three years and graduated from American University with a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s in Business Administration in 1963.

He was employed at the U.S. Department of Transportation for many decades, retiring as an Executive Developmental Specialist, and was instrumental in the development of the three-point safety belt. He remained active in the Naval Reserve and attained the rank of Captain.

For over 40 years, he lived with his family at his beloved “Annefield” on Wilson Creek, where he enjoyed landscaping, beekeeping, and stewarding the land with his beloved wife Barbara. His favorite hobby was working in his workshop, where he completed many projects. In retirement, Chris was known for the walnut crosses he made, which he shared with clergy, friends, and fellow members of Abingdon Episcopal Church. Much of the wood he used came from a tree that fell in a storm and crushed a portion of the churchyard wall, and for him, the crosses represented the triumph of faith and patience over adversity. Chris was an active member and vestryman at Abingdon with his wife and son, William, and where his son, Robert, was married.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, the former Barbara Jean Lee, and his parents, Rear Adm. Oliver F. Naquin (ret.) and Frances D. Naquin. He is survived by his sons, William E. Naquin and Robert J. Naquin; his sister, Lorraine Naquin Tyler of Washington, D.C.; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Smith Naquin, and grandchildren, Jennings Power Naquin, Olivia Garner Naquin, and Ava Grace McLean Naquin, all of Gloucester.

In memory of Chris, contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund at Abingdon Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 82, White Marsh, Va. 23183. A memorial service was held at Abingdon Episcopal Church in January.

Sheila will have her inurnment in the Columbarium at the Academy on April 3at 10:30 am.

If anyone is planning to attend this event or the reception after at the Carrol’s Creek restaurant, please call my son Jim (class of 88) at 443-534-6004

Sheila Ann Lanoue, age 85, died on January 13, 2024, after a spirited battle with lung cancer. Sheila weathered this fight in the same way she lived her life, with no regrets and fiercely loving and supporting her family.

Sheila was born July 28, 1938, in Brockton Massachusetts, to Marcus and Blanche Leroy. She graduated from Brockton High School in 1956 and then, in 1960, went on to be one of the first women to graduate from Stonehill College, where she won the Philosophy Prize. During her teenage years, while attending weekly dances at her local church, she met and danced with a boy, Robert Lanoue, who eventually would become her husband, although she did not realize it at the time. In 1959, she married Bob, then an Ensign in the United States Navy, and a recent graduate of the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

While in the Navy, with stops in Troy, NY, Pearl Harbor, HI and Brockton, Sheila and Bob had three children, Bob Jr., Janine, and Jim. Sheila guided the family while Bob served a tour in Vietnam. After leaving the Navy, Sheila and Bob moved to Virginia, where, in Springfield, in 1975, their fourth child, Katie, was born. Sheila instilled her love of learning in her children and her support as a volunteer and mentor was critical to their success. She was incredibly proud of their achievements as doctors, nurses, Naval officers, engineers, lawyers, and college professors. In addition to her children and their spouses, her family now includes 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In retirement, Sheila and Bob loved traveling the world with them. Sheila will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but her love will always be with us.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Clifton, VA on January 27, 2024. An interment at the U.S. Naval Academy will follow at a later date.

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Harry Wagner Konkel passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 11, 1935 in Jackson, Wyoming. Son of Maurice and Beatrice Helen (Nelle) Wagner.

Harry leaves behind his beloved daughter Susie Konkel of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. He was predeceased by his wife Susan Donnell Konkel in 2009 and their son James Konkel in 2022.

In his youth, studies and dreams of a naval career filled his steadfast vision. Family always came first for Harry. From hugs in the morning to “cheers” in the evening they were first and foremost on his mind. Predeceased by his wife Susan Donnell Konkel in 2009, theirs was truly love at first sight happenstance when they met at a holiday party in Findlay, OH during his 1958 holiday leave. After an often long distance courtship, they were married in Findlay on June 3, 1960. Moving from Naval station to station would be the norm for decades as he served the United States Navy. First was Long Beach, Calif., where they lived for three years and their son, James Donnell Konkel, was born. From there it was up the coast to the Monterey Peninsula for two years and their daughter, Susie Konkel, was born. Over the next 20 years the family accompanied Harry to his various duty stations along the East Coast, residing in Southern and Northern Virginia, Hingham, Mass., and Newport, R.I. Harry was at sea for long periods of time. After his naval retirement in 1985, they returned to Findlay, Ohio and moved to Portland in 1987. Harry loved to travel even after his tours of duty and did so extensively too many parts of the world. Favored destinations were anywhere his family was living.

He enjoyed celebrating milestone occasions from an Army Navy game with USNA alumni, birthday dinners at favorite restaurants to ringing in the holidays and the blooming of the spring orchids with friends and neighbors.

Harry graduated from Jackson-Wilson High School in Jackson Wyoming with the class of 1953 and studied at the University of Wyoming for one year before attending the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School, 1965 and Master of Arts at the Naval War College, 1974.

Harry Wagner Konkel was a career officer who served to the rank of Captain in the United States Navy receiving the Decorated Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service medal with one gold star and Navy Commendation Medal with two gold stars.

His naval career began as a Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1958 advancing through ranks to Captain, United States Navy in 1979 and following meritorious service retired from the United States Navy in 1985. During his career, he commanded two destroyers and one destroyer tender.

For a man who’s calling was to be a naval officer and Captain of ships carrying thousands of men and women serving and protecting our nation, he was equally esteemed with his listening skills and emotional acumen which fostered trust, lifelong friendships and the helping of others in need.

Some people just have a knack for approaching each day with the intent of doing good for others. Often quiet and introspective, Harry Konkel became known as a philanthropist beyond measure, adoring of Maine, a protector of nature, passionate about the arts from canvas to the stage, and always ardent about striving for the best healthcare possible for the people of Maine.

The Konkel family has changed lives, saved lives, saved landscapes and improved the quality of life in many places throughout North America, none more so than Maine. For decades Harry and his late wife Susan Konkel and their children Jim and Susie continued the Donnell family precedent of making foundational contributions to causes they care deeply about.

Always humble about the philanthropic resources Harry had at his disposal, he approached philanthropy with sincere consideration for the quality of the impact his contributions would have on the world from local healthcare, the arts, naval service men and women and those who were unable to speak for themselves. He approached his philanthropy like he approached a new friend – he was thoughtful, inquisitive, sincere, compassionate, astute and wanting to do the right thing at the right time. Local charities who would come to call Harry a friend and a benefactor included: Maine Medical Center, Maine Cancer Foundation, the Portland Museum of Art, Mercy Hospital, Portland Symphony, Portland Stage and nationally Ducks Unlimited and the United States Naval Academy and Institute.

Harry’s acumen for leadership was shared broadly. He served on the Board of trustees of Gunston School, Centreville, Maryland, Gould Academy, Bethel, Maine and the Board directors of the Humane Society, Findlay, Ohio. More recent volunteer service and guidance were provided as the National director of the Navy League United States, Portland Museum Art, fellow 1993-1996, trustee, since 1996. President of the Osher Library Associates, Osher Map Library, 1995-1998, and the United States Navy, Blue and Gold. Harry was instrumental in bringing the Naval Academy Men’s Glee Club to the Portland Symphony and was delighted that President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush joined them for the evening.

A member of the Bohemian Club in California, he often enjoyed the arts and cultural retreats. Harry was most attentive to world affairs and complex national and international issues. Never short of newsletters, journals and back in the day monthly magazines which filled his library. Harry always remained current from naval updates, complex international exchanges to conservation and the arts.

Harry’s commitments to the advancement of healthcare close to home in Portland has been remarkable, timely, and forever life-changing for thousands of Mainers. The Konkel family’s wish is to ensure the highest quality care possible was at the ready for the people of Maine when the need arises. During the dedication which named the Susan Donnell Konkel Pavilion at?Maine Medical Center, Harry’s son James said, “our family is honored to do the right and necessary thing when needs impact those around us. Family looks over us and out for us each day (as does Maine Medical Center) and that’s what our Mom and Dad taught us to focus on”. Harry joined the Portland Museum of Art Board of Trustees in 1996, following in the footsteps of his wife Susan who had also served on the Board prior to Harry. Harry was elected to a lifetime term as an Honorary Trustee in 2016 as the PMA rose to world class status. And their daughter Susie joined the Board in 2019.

The family wishes to extend special gratitude for the care and comfort provided over the years at Maine Medical Center and the MMC Emergency Department as well as special thanks to the associates of Home Instead including Elizabeth, Danielle, Jim, Renee’, Sara, Audrey, Christine and Maria.

To dear friends’, shipmates, and community leaders with whom Harry engaged over the years he would salute and bid you farewell and calm seas.

A celebration of his life will be held at The Portland Country Club in Falmouth, Maine from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on January 23, 2024. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, ME. To view Harry’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.

Alan Chodorow passed away in his Albuquerque home on January 9, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born in Buffalo, NY in 1936, son of David and Janet, and brother to May. He lived in Auburn, NY, a town with far more cows than people until he left for the US Naval Academy, graduating in 1958. Alan was awarded the Ensign Watson prize for the student most proficient in Naval Engineering and put those skills to use in the submarine corps under the formidable Admiral Rickover.

While stationed in California in 1963, Alan met the love of his life, Diane, marrying in 1964. In 1966, Alan resigned from the Navy at the rank of Commander, joined the Naval Reserves, and began a PhD in engineering and physics at UNM. In his dissertation, Alan wrote eloquently about intensive relativistic charged particle beam transport phenomena in a vacuum, a near miss for the New York Times best-seller list. During his studies, Alan and Diane had two children, Gary and Darrell. After receiving his PhD in 1972, Alan worked for the national labs and Mission Research Corp. He did ground-breaking research on electromagnetic pulse and many other topics he could not discuss and his family probably would not have understood anyway. Among Alan’s greatest accomplishment was a 2nd place finish at the 1985 NM Dart Association’s Monday night Division B Fall League tournament.

Alan had many loves in his life: Diane, his family, his country, physics and math, the Jewish community, and tennis. He pursued all of them with gusto.

Alan was buried at Fairview Memorial Park on January 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, their son Gary and his wife Xiaodong, their son Darrell and his wife Helaine, and three grandchildren, Sam, Daniel, and Jacob. We will miss him.

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Frank Hoback III was born in Franklin, KY to Frank Hoback, Jr. and Elizabeth Moss. He graduated high school in Milan, TN in 1954 and attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD the following year. Soon he became enamored with the academics and student body at nearby St. John's College and transferred there.

Hired as the Registrar at the newly opened St. John's College campus in Santa Fe, NM in 1964, Frank quickly fell in love with Santa Fe and spent the rest of his life in the Land of Enchantment. He had always had a fascination and love of airplanes and aviation, and he soon earned his wings at the Santa Fe Regional Airport. His career as a pilot led to many adventures, including as a flight instructor, crop duster, corporate pilot, and chief pilot of a small NM airline (Jet Aire). One of his favorite jobs was as an air tanker pilot with Hawkins & Powers of Greybull, WY flying the C-119 and the PB4Y2 Privateer, putting out forest fires in Alaska, California, and beyond. In the 1990s, Frank flew 737s for America West Airlines out of Phoenix, AZ. He finished his career as Bureau Chief for the State of New Mexico Aviation Services Bureau, having served under four governors. Aviation was the great love of his life. After retirement he stayed in close contact with his many pilot buddies.

Beyond the cockpit, Frank embraced his Renaissance spirit, combining his mathematical curiosities with his many artistic talents. He was a master Mr. Fix-It, a museum-quality model builder, and an avid bluegrass banjo picker. He enjoyed reading and travelling, especially alongside his beloved wife of thirty-three years, LaMerle Boyd. He was a founding member and dedicated fundraiser of Santa Fe Friends of Traditional Music, which hosts the annual summer "TradFest." He most recently played banjo with the Shaggy Peak String Band.

He leaves behind his wife, LaMerle Boyd; his brother, John (Wendy) Hoback of Roswell, GA; his children, Joseph Hoback of Santa Fe, NM and Denise (John) Lynch of Galisteo, NM; LaMerle's children: Curt (Susan) Boyd of Archer City, TX, Lori (Renan) de Ravello of Kampala, Uganda, and Kyle (Charlotte) Boyd of Brooklyn, NY; his surrogate son, Derek Pritchard of Albuquerque, NM; three nephews; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a host of friends he easily made around the world.

Frank had a great sense of humor, and loved a good joke or pun. He read the cartoon of the day from the New York Times calendar first thing in the morning as he got his and LaMerle's coffee, squares of dark chocolate, and the newspaper. He always read the comics first.

He was always eager to pass along his knowledge, whether teaching new players the game of chess, sharing his love for bluegrass music, or helping new pilots take to the sky. He will be missed by so many.

To honor Frank's spirit and his dedication to traditional music, please consider making a contribution to the Santa Fe Traditional Music Festival, a 501(c)3 organization at www.santafetradfest.org.

A celebration of Frank's life will occur at a later date to be announced, where friends and family will gather to share stories, laughter, and perhaps even pick a few bluegrass tunes in his honor.

With Admiral Ways
In Open Wings He Lived Long
Loving Our Blue Skies
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William A. Simmons Jr, age 87, passed away on December 11, 2023, in Conway, Arkansas. Bill was the only child of the late William Alfred Simmons and Janie (Jackson) and was born on June 16, 1936, in Wilson, North Carolina. After losing both his parents at a very young age, Bill was raised by his Aunt Annie Scott in Greenville, NC with his cousins Paul Alton Jr. and Jack. After his Aunt Annie passed, Bill lived with his Aunt Willie Whitehurst in Elizabeth City, NC, where he graduated high school and became an Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm. Everyone knew him as Bill, a builder and doer who loved his wife and family.

Bill received an appointment to the Naval Academy in Annapolis and was commissioned into the Navy Civil Engineer Corps upon his graduation in 1958. Bill then earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Civil Engineering from Stanford University. Bill served 23 years in the Navy as a 'Seabee', building bridges, housing, and more. For his service in Vietnam, where he served with MCB-71 and MCB-53, Bill was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V, the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V, and the Combat Action Ribbon. Bill was later the commanding officer for MCB-1, serving Guam and Cuba, before being honorably discharged as a Commander. Bill would embody the Seabee motto 'Can Do!' for the rest of his life.

After retiring from the Navy, Bill chose a second career in public service, eventually serving the town of Sanford, Florida, first as a city engineer and later as city manager. While living in Sanford in 1988, Bill became a member of the Rotary Club of Sanford, and he would stay involved with Rotary until shortly before his death. Bill was passionate about 'Service Above Self' and raising money for the Rotary Foundation and its causes, including protecting children from polio. For his work with Rotary, Bill was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow and a Rotary Foundation Benefactor.

Upon retirement from Sanford in 1998, Bill relocated to Greenbriar, Arkansas. During retirement, Bill's commitment to service grew. He transferred to the Conway Noon Rotary Club, where he would later serve in multiple positions, including president. Bill would go on to serve as the Rotary District Governor for District 6170. Bill was actively engaged in Faulkner County Master Gardeners for over 20 years. Bill loved working in his yard, caring for his family and his neighbors, and fixing things whenever they broke. Bill was a member of the Springhill Baptist Church, where he was baptized.

Bill is survived by his wife of 39 years, Elizabeth A. Robinette (Gregory); his daughters from his marriage with S. Gale, Sandra (Simmons) Baird (David) and Kristen Simmons, both of Boston, MA; and his step-children, Johnson Gregory (Sheila), of Hartsville, TN, and Amy (Gregory) Townsend, and Ann Gregory (Vose) Johnson, both of Stuttgart, AR. His grandchildren include Lillia and JJ Baird; his step-grandchildren are Adam Townsend; Lacey Gregory (Mitch); and Wesley, Alex, and Taylor Vose; and his step great-grandchildren are Jayden Townsend and Huck and Indie Gregory.

The funeral will be a private ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, AR, with only close family members present. To honor his memory, donations may be made to Bill's favorite charities: The Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693; Alzheimer's Disease Research, BrightFocus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871; or Springhill Baptist Church, 25 State Hwy 287, Greenbrier, AR 72058.

Robert (“Bob”) Joseph Lamoureux, distinguished Commanding Officer, Navy Fighter Pilot, Senior Naval Advisor, Midshipman, husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 24th of November 2023 at the age of ninety. Bob was born on May 3, 1933, to Albert Charles Lamoureux and Jeannette Roussel Lamoureux in Lowell, Massachusetts. He was the eldest of seven children.

Bob lived a rich and fulfilling life as an adoring and devoted husband, a loving and committed father, a proud grandfather, a treasured friend, an active volunteer, and a resolute Naval Officer. His brilliant mind, infectious charm, and quick wit were revered by all who knew him. He was a masterful storyteller, whose ability to unintentionally command a room was a true talent. He could spin tales of incredible breadth and depth, usually centered on others who were part of the story. Despite these and many other noteworthy attributes, many would agree that his most enviable characteristic was his humble and unassuming nature. He was a man of faith, honor, loyalty, and love. He was one of a kind.

Bob enlisted in the Navy in October of 1951 and subsequently received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in June of 1958. (USNA ’58 is Great!) He later earned a Master of Science in International Affairs from George Washington University.

In August of 1958, he reported to flight training in Pensacola Florida, and later to Beeville, Texas having been chosen to enter the student jet training program. In 1960, and for the ensuing 4 years, Bob distinguished himself as a Carrier based All-Weather Night Fighter pilot. This highly specialized distinction involves a no-visibility factor demanding the ultimate in precision on board ship and in the air. Bob flew in multiple fighter squadrons, including Fighter Plane (VF) 101, Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, VF 161, USS Independence, Attack Aircraft Carrier (CVA) 59, NAS Cecil Field, Florida, USS Oriskany, CVA 34, and NAS Miramar, California, VF 21. In 1965, he reported to the USS Boston, a guided missile heavy cruiser, as a Command Information Center/Anti-Air Warfare Officer, Senior Air Controller and Public Affairs Officer. This was followed by his direct involvement with the construction of the USS Truxtun (DLG(N)35) the only nuclear-powered cruiser in her class. Subsequently, he was appointed as the Navigation Head for the Truxtun and was solely responsibility for the ships transit from New Jersey, around Cape Horn to its destination in Long Beach, California. In the later part of the 1960s, Bob became a student and an instructor at the U.S. Naval War College, Newport Rhode Island. His time in Newport continued as he became the Executive Officer (XO) of the USS William R. Rush (DD-714). During his time as XO, he deployed overseas (Sixth Fleet) and was honored with the Navy League Award for Inspirational Leadership. In 1972, Bob’s experience and leadership skills placed him in the position of Senior Naval Advisor for the U.S. Naval Advisory Group in NHA Trang Vietnam. In this capacity, Bob was responsible for his team’s efforts in the 11 Corps toward achieving the goals of the Vietnamization Program for Self-Sufficiency (VPSS). Bob was the Senior Advisor to Vietnamese Training Centers, the U.S. Naval Academy, Harbor Defense and Surveillance Units. His time in Vietnam and his contributions were lauded as a tremendous success as under his leadership the VPSS program mission, established in 1956, was declared mission accomplished and disestablished upon his departure.

After his tour in Vietnam, Bob returned to the U.S. Naval War College, as the Director for the Naval Planning and Applications Sub-study at the Naval Command College. In this capacity, he directed a select group of thirty-two international Senior Naval Officers on how to prepare themselves for high command responsibilities in their home countries.

Throughout the early years of his career, Bob’s intelligence, perseverance, and professional acumen distinguished him as a highly respected and trusted Naval Officer. His commitment to service elevated him to Commanding Officer (CO) of the USS Charles P. Cecil (DD/DDR- 835) a Gearing-Class destroyer. CO Lamoureux was well-liked and respected by the 19 Officers and 250 enlisted sailors who served under him. He invested himself in securing all aspects of the ship’s performance, including operations, safety, maintenance, and morale. As CO of the Cecil, he was awarded the 1974 Naval Reserve Association A. Winfield Chapin National Trophy for commanding the highest personnel retention of a surface combatant ship.

In 1959, Bob married Dorothy Ann Norton in Marlborough, Massachusetts and over the next 8 years was blessed with four children. As a naval family, they lived in Key West, Florida, San Diego, California, Marlborough, Massachusetts, Newport, and Portsmouth, Rhode Island, finally settling in the Washington DC area. After several years with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, completing 31 years of service with the U.S. Navy and 16 years with McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Bob and Dorothy retired to Williamsburg, Va.

Until Dorothy died in 2011, they enjoyed a full life of golfing, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with their six grandchildren. There were few things more important to Bob than family.

His love of family continued after Bob met and married Nelia Heide. Since 2014, Bob and Nelia have traveled the world together and lived life to its fullest. Bob often reflected on his amazing good fortune to have found such a deep love with Nelia at this point in his life. Bob and Nelia shared an abundance of joy, happiness, and companionship during their time together.

Bob is survived by Nelia, his loving wife of 9 years, and his children Bernard Lamoureux (Darlene), Teri Fallon (David), Anne Lamoureux (Brian Wiersema), and Robert Lamoureux. As well as his grandchildren; Bralen Lamoureux, Healy Fallon, MIDN 1/C Milo Fallon, Jackson Lamoureux Prettyman, Madeline Lamoureux, and Max Lamoureux.

A service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg, Virginia to honor and celebrate his life. All are welcome to attend. Full Military Honors and Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Navy League of the United States (NavyLeague.org) in memory of Captain Robert J. Lamoureux, USN (Ret).

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Just talked to his wife, Nelia, and was told Bob passed away the day after Thanksgiving. He is to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in March 2024, with his first wife, Dorothy. The family is delaying the funeral service until February.

Bob and his first wife have 4 children and his daughter will be developing an obituary after the holidays. >

Born in Elizabeth, NJ to Daniel and Rose Katz Immerman. Served 22.5 years in the military. Died in Otterbein Granville Senior Living facility in Granville, Ohio. Obituary posted by McPeek Hoekstra Hoskinson Funeral Home. Obituary to follow.

William “Bernie” Smith, 88, passed away in Orange Park, FL on November 25, 2023. He was born on October 30, 1935 to the late Florine Thomas Smith and Harold Lamar Smith in Redbud, Georgia.

He is survived by his wife, Millie Smith; son, David (Samantha) and grandchildren, Dylan and Kaitlyn.

Bernie graduated from Tifton High in 1953 in Tifton Georgia. After two terms at Georgia Tech, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated in 1958. He enrolled in the Navy Pilot Training Program and received his Navy Wings in 1958.

He met the love of his life, Millie Enzor while at the Training Command. They were married in Pensacola, FL on December 20, 1959.

While in the Navy, he traveled around the world, stops included: Brunswick, Me., Monterey, Ca., Annapolis. Ma., Naples, Italy, Patuxent River, Md., Newport, R.I., Washington, DC, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Bernie retired from the Navy in 1978 and had resided in Orange Park, FL since. He worked as a Math Instructor at FSCJ for many years and as a Tax Preparer at H & R Block.

The family received friends at 10:00am on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at First Baptist Church Orange Park and funeral services with military honors will begin at 11:00am. The burial will take place the following day, Friday, December 1, 2023 at 10:00am at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Pastor David Tarkington will be officiating both services.

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It is with a heavy heart that I announce my mother, Mrs. Michael D. Lyons, Class of 1958, Doris, died yesterday, November 30. My mother very much enjoyed the camaraderie and support she received from your class. Especially the support you gave her after my father passed. She will be buried with my father at Arlington cemetery at a later date.

If you would like to include her information in the next newsletter, I would appreciate it. You may contact me, Amy Lyons Couvillion at 703-581-8660 at [email protected]. Thank you.

Grace Alice "Gay" Chevalier Grace (Wife of John Chevalier (18th Co)) 11/29/23
(1936 – 2023)

Grace Alice “Gay” Chevalier, age 86, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. Gay was born in Williamsport, PA on December 8, 1936 to the late Arthur & Elsie Briggs.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John Chevalier; daughters, Dee (Tony) Olekas of South Carolina and Linda (Dan) Belding of Ohio; three grandchildren, Brandon Olekas of Florida, Bethany (Stefan) Olekas-Hvostik of Georgia and Diane (Chad) Minkner of Ohio; two great-grandchildren, Clementine and Rose Hvostik; and many friends.

Gay graduated from South Williamsport (PA) High School in 1954, attended Penn State and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education in 1958.

She married Lt. John Chevalier, USAF in June 1958 at the United States Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland. John and Gay traveled wherever the Air Force sent them including Texas, Georgia, California, New York, Virginia, Washington DC, and Ohio. Her children were born in Valdosta, GA (Dee) and Merced, CA (Linda). Whenever possible she returned to Pennsylvania to visit parents, but decided to make Ohio their permanent home in 1983.

Gay loved to garden. She was always rescuing plants from the mark-down bins at the garden centers. She loved animals-especially cats. Whenever she got a new one it was a rescue. The last cat, Vego, was a rescue from the Tenth Life.

In her spare time, she learned how to square dance and helped her husband teach square dancing. An avid round dancer, she learned to cue and teach round dancing. They taught hundreds of dancers from nine different clubs in more than fifty square and round dance classes. Gay was a member of Roundalab, the International Association of Round Dance Cuers. For over 30 years Gay and John participated in round and square dancing all over the eastern United States.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gay’s memory to the Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton or the Tenth Life (2061 Indian Ripple Rd, Xenia, OH 45385).

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 12:30-1:30pm at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45424. The service will follow at 1:30pm. Gay will be laid to rest at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Vandalia, OH.

Longtime Honolulu resident, Penelope Adams Rogers, passed away on October 28, 2023, in Jupiter, Florida at the age of 87. A world traveler, journalist, photographer, and diplomat, Penny was born to Averill and Barbara Adams of Longmeadow, Massachusetts on July 29, 1936. She attended McDuffie School for Girls in Springfield, Massachusetts and Hood College in Frederick, Maryland during which time she spent a semester at the Sorbonne in Paris. Her time in both Maryland and Paris would help launch a lifelong adventure.

With her husband Richard, who she met while he was at the Naval Academy in Annapolis and often with her children, she visited, and many times lived, in over 40 countries. As a journalist and later a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State, she thrived on learning, experience, and travel. One of her most memorable trips was a year-long around the world adventure she, Richard, and two of her children undertook with all of their needed belongings toted in carry-on bags. Though she traveled often, she always returned to her historic Kahala Avenue home in Honolulu.

Penny will be remembered for her sense of adventure, keen intellect, insightful writing, and photographic eye. She was in many ways a pioneer whose experience took her from the Junior League to meeting T'boli tribes persons of Mindanao, The Philippines and from the Blaisdell stage to the U.S. Embassy in Bissau, Guinea Bissau. She was loved by many worldwide.

Penny was preceded in death by her husband Richard, her parents, and her brother Theodore (Ted) Adams. She is survived by her sister Gail Dukes of Palm Gardens, Florida, sister-in-law Sue Rogers of Norwalk, Ohio and her children Richard Rogers Jr. of Newberg, Oregon, Wendy Rogers-Hazel of Honolulu, Jonathan Adams Rogers of Edina, Minnesota, and Kathryn Limbaugh of Jupiter, Florida. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Richard Rogers III, Cray Madden Rogers, Kale Townsend Rogers, Amara Penelope Hazel, Joshua Adams Hazel, Justin Douglas Hazel, and Matthew Caderyn Rogers and two great-grandchildren, Kristian J.O. Shaw and Elijah Makaveli Lewis. A third great-grandchild is expected to begin life's adventures in May. Remembrances may be sent to [email protected]. Arrangements Provided By: Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center

James Ronald Fisher (17th Co) 11/20/23
CAPT. U.S. Navy (Ret.)
August 25, 1935 to October 31, 2023

Son of William Benton Fisher, Sr. and Acenah Mills Fisher; beloved Brother to a dozen wonderful siblings (survived by Alice, Bobby, Paul, David, and Kenny); husband to Lenyr Vallejo Fisher; proud Father of Benton (Joan), Wes (Funn), Fred (Carol), and Martin (Lauren); supportive Stepfather to Marsha and Marco and Step-grandfather and great-grandfather to their offspring; and joyful grandfather to Hannah, Jack, Julia, Ellis, Mallory, Ryan, Lily, Katie, and Anna. He is also survived by his first wife Margaret Corletti.

He was born in a modest three-bedroom house on Young Street in Bemis, TN on August 25, 1935. From a young age, Ronald displayed a natural sense of happiness and intelligence and participated actively in academics and athletics at the local schools, including playing on JB Young High School's first football team in 1949. Accomplishments include earning All-District in basketball his senior year (1952-1953), finishing both 2nd and 3rd in the Bemis Brothers Bag Company essay contest (he wrote 2 essays!), representing Bemis at Volunteer Boys State in 1952, and running the local swimming pool and projector at the Bemis theater.

After graduating from JB Young High School in 1953, he attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville for one year, preparing to pursue his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA). He graduated near the top of his class with honors from the Academy in 1958, and enjoyed a distinguished Navy career, with most of his service in the Submarine force. He served at the outset of the Nuclear Navy; graduated first in each of his Submarine, Nuclear Propulsion, and Engineering Duty Officer schools; served as Executive Officer (XO) on four nuclear submarines; received the Legion of Merit; and retired with the rank of Captain in 1984. During his career he continued to pursue his academic studies, graduating from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (where he served as a research fellow) and obtaining a Master's Degree in Business Management. His contributions to the security of the nation and the field of naval engineering were commendable.

After "retiring" (a word that he asserted did not apply to him), Ronald continued to develop his extensive experience in engineering, management, logistics, education and training, and the judicial system. He launched the Defense Fire Protection Association (DFPA), a scientific research and educational foundation dedicated to improving the safety and survivability of our military forces and vessels. He served as a volunteer in a variety of capacities for communities, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (VA), and youth sports organizations, and he ran for political office at both the state and Federal levels. He spent the last chapter of his life as an advocate for the people, committed to fairness, justice, peace, and the rapid implementation of the U.N. Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). This also included a paramount shift in thinking to seek to permanently end all wars, occupations, threats of force, and violence, and resolve disputes by pacific means.

He was "ahead of the times" as an early enthusiast of fax machines in the 1970s and personal computers in the 1980s. His "portable" video-cassette recorder weighed 30 pounds â€" and was a Betamax. He possessed multiple 8-track players â€" including in the car. He regularly quizzed his children, and then grandchildren, on matters of science and math â€" frequently showing how the answer could be determined with a slide rule. He also perpetuated traditions common to both the Fisher family and the Navy: drinking coffee and iced tea in large quantities, and eating what and when he wanted, for many decades frequenting Edy's rotisserie chicken, the Lost Dog CafÃ©, and Peking Gourmet.

He frequently proclaimed that he enjoyed a "charmed life" and was grateful for his upbringing in a small town, for the camaraderie of his Navy experiences, and for his family and friends throughout his life. Consistent with his unflinching desire to make the world a better place, his wish is for all to "join the movement" and work relentlessly with other passionate people and organizations such as Global Citizen (https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/).

Throughout his lifetime, he consistently responded to the challenges and demands he encountered by remaining composed and "stoic" (a practice he espoused), qualities that endeared him to all who met him. These qualities also served him well in the face of more recent health challenges, as his calmness eased the difficulties associated with strokes, Afib, and COPD.

Despite facing significant health challenges over the past decade, including multiple strokes, cancer, extensive blockage of his coronary arteries, significant infections and sepsis, and COVID, Ronald's resilience and will to live were astonishing. He was a testament to the strength of the human spirit. After several days of receiving Hospice care, Ronald passed away peacefully at the age of 88. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know him. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering optimism, dedication to service, and a profound impact on the lives of many. Ronald Fisher will be remembered not only as a dedicated Naval officer and loving family man, but as a beacon of hope and positivity in a world he worked tirelessly to make better.

The family is planning a private service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, all are encouraged to work expeditiously to end poverty, eliminate wars, and hold government officials accountable. Donations may be made to support the Unitarian Church's Social Justice programs (https://www.uucava.org/social-justice/) and Justice High School Rowing (https://justicerowing.org/product/donation/), which he served as an officer and active volunteer for the many years that his sons rowed on the team.

We were advised by the Alumni Association that Ivan passed away on 30 September 2023. No further info at this time.

Born 5 March 1933 in Vergennes, Vermont of Kathleen Norton McNulla and James E. McNulla II. He was the oldest of nine children, two brothers, Patric and John; six sisters, Mary, Barbara, Kathleen, June, Susan, and Nancy. The three McNulla brothers spent over 75 years in the military during the period of the Korean, the Vietnam, and the Cold War.

He married Sally Bristol in Vergennes on 14 June 1958. They had a military wedding with eight of his classmates from USNA as the sword bearers. They had four children, James IV, Jeffery, Deborah, and Suzanne. He has five grandchildren, Ryan McNulla, Jaguar Khatchi, Amy McNulla, Allison McNulla, and James E. McNulla V. He was predeceased by his son James (2004), sister Barbara (2011), brother Patric (2016), brother John (2022), sister Kathleen (2023).

He graduated from Vergennes High School in 1951. He attended one year at the University of Vermont. He enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves in 1951, and in 1954 he was nominated to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD from the Naval Reserves and graduated in June 1958. He went to Naval Flight Training in Pensacola, FL after graduation and received his Naval Aviator Wings in December 1959. During his career he attended the Naval Post-Graduate School, the Naval War College, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and taught at the United States Naval Academy. He received the Legion of Merit for his contributions to the Airborne Anti-Submarine hunting capability of the Navy, Naval Expeditionary Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Service Expeditionary Medal (2), Vietnam Service Medal (4), Rep of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Sea Service Medal. During his career he flew out of Spain, Italy, Frances, Germany, Japan, Singapore, the Azores, Malta, Greece, Libya, Philippines, Cuba, and throughout the Caribbean and Mediterranean. He was attached to three Patrol Squadrons (Commanded VP-56), two ships, USS Yorktown, USS Kearsarge, and NAVMAT, BUPERS, ASWSYS, and OPNAV-98 in the Pentagon. He flew surveillance flights out of Gitmo during the Cuban missile crisis and was on the USS Kearsarge in the Sea of Japan during the USS Pueblo crisis.

He retired from the Navy as a Captain in Sept 1985. He was a ASW consultant for two years in the Washington area and worked at Sparton Electronics (DeLand, FL) for 12 years where he retired as the Vice-President for Government Programs. During his life the family lived in Pensacola, FL; Norfolk, VA; Brunswick, Maine; Monterrey, CA; Annapolis, MD; Long Beach, CA; Portsmouth, RI; Alexandra, VA (2); Jacksonville, FL (2); and DeLand, FL where in 1999 he and Sally retired to play golf at Hilton Head Island, each year for many years. He will be buried in Prospect Cemetery, Vergennes, Vermont where his grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, and his son James E. IV are buried.

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Captain Harold “Skip” C. Hunter II, aged 89 of North Tazewell, VA, passed away November 9, 2023 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Tazewell, VA. Born in Washington, DC on August 14, 1934, he was the son of the late Harold Culp Hunter, Sr. and Mildred Leona Hedstron Hunter. In addition to his parents, Captain Hunter was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara M. Walor Hunter, the mother of his children; second wife, Lula Mae Hunter; and sister, Rhetta Jane Lunstrom.

Skip began his work life in a local movie theater before moving into the career that defined the rest of his life, serving over 30 years in the United States Navy. Captain Hunter was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a total career Navy member. His proud active-duty service included serving in Vietnam. Upon his retirement, his fondest memories came through the times he spent with his wife, Lula, while living in Hawaii. Throughout his life, Captain Hunter proved a kind and genuine person and a dedicated friend to those fortunate enough to know him. In his spare time, Skip enjoyed sailing, cooking, hiking, exercising, and the outdoors. He also took great interest in genealogy and anything electronic, especially his computer. A devout man, Captain Hunter loved the Lord and going to Dailey’s Chapel Church.

Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Mark F. Hunter and wife Tanya of Portsmouth, VA and Eric T. Hunter and wife Patte of Clearfield, PA; two daughters, Mary Jane Hunter Lindsey and husband Andy of Portsmouth, VA and Lisa M. Conner of Richmond, VA; three sisters-in-law, Gerri Hankins of Thompson Valley, VA, Pearline Murray of North Tazewell, VA, and Pauline Eskut of Cleveland, OH; special niece and nephew, Kitty and Mike Murray of North Tazewell, VA. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Very special friends that were like family, Karla B. and Dr. Warren K. K. Frey and girls of Honolulu, HI.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA, where funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM with Pastor John Repass officiating. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, VA. Members of the United States Navy Honor Guard and Barnes Beavers VFW Post #7136 will conduct military graveside rites. Eric Hunter, Mike Murray, Glenn Catron, Rick Worley, Rick Steele and Jeff Murray will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Captain Hunter can be made to Dailey’s Chapel Church, P.O. Box 173, North Tazewell, VA 24630.

Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.peerystclairfuneralhome.com.

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Tazewell, VA 24651
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Buck was born on November 11, 1936, in Macon, Georgia, the son of Sam and Tibba Belcher. His formative years unfolded in Anderson, South Carolina, where he graduated from Anderson Boys High. His pursuit of higher education led him to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, a decision that would set the course for a remarkable life of service and dedication.

On October 8, 1961, Buck embarked on a new journey of love and commitment when he married his sweetheart Lynne at Sandpoint NAS Chapel. They recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary, which is a tribute to a love that grew stronger with time.

Buck's life was marked by a storied 24-year career in the United States Navy, a journey that took him to the heart of some of the most pivotal moments in American history. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, where he fearlessly piloted the A6 aircraft. In his final two years of service, he rose to the rank of Squadron Commander for VA-165 Boomers on Whidbey Island, a position of immense responsibility that reflected his unwavering dedication to duty.

After his retirement from the Navy, Buck embarked on a second chapter of his career, spanning 24 years at Boeing. His expertise and experience were vital in the military sector before transitioning to the commercial airplane division. His work at Boeing was marked by the same dedication and integrity that defined his military service.

In his leisure hours, Buck found solace on the golf course, a passion he shared with his beloved children, Clay and Meg. Many evenings were spent playing golf together after dinner, forming precious memories that would last a lifetime. He cherished the companionship of his faithful dog, Fred, and loved working in his yard. Above all, he adored spending time with his grandkids and the love of his life, Lynne.

Buck’s calm demeanor and sage advice were a source of comfort and guidance for all who had the privilege of knowing him. His family holds dear the memory of a loving husband and the best dad anyone could wish for. Buck was a role model to many, a man of unwavering principles, always ready to lend a helping hand. His humility was matched only by his devotion to his family.

Buck is survived by his loving wife, Lynne, and their children, Clay Belcher (Michelle) and Meg Barlament (Rick), and his sister, Robin Patrick. Four cherished grandchildren, Alyx, Jaxon, Anderson, and Savannah, will forever carry forward the love and wisdom he bestowed. His memory is a beacon to a host of extended family members and friends who were touched by his grace and kindness. He is deeply missed, his legacy living on in their hearts.

A shelter service, accompanied by military honors befitting a hero, was held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Tahoma National Cemetery. All were welcome to join. You are invited to share memories, view photographs, and offer your condolences on Buck's tribute wall at www.flintofts.com, a space to celebrate the life of a remarkable man.

Samuel Abram (Buck) Belcher III's journey was a testament to honor, love, and dedication. His memory shall forever remain a beacon of light, guiding us with the lessons of humility, kindness, and unwavering commitment to family and duty. In his life, we find the embodiment of a true American hero.

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Buck died on Tuesday October 17, 2023. After five long years in a nursing home for Alzheimer’s and much of the last months in hospice, he left us for a better place. The family plans to have Buck interred at Tahoma National Cemetery outside Tacoma, Wa. I will forward his obituary and details when available from the family.
Jim

Dennis Robert Huff (Denny), Major, USAF (Ret) passed away on July 27, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 26, 1936 to Theodore George Runyon and Susan Parry Huff. In 1946, Denny moved with his parents and sister, Susan, to Boise, Idaho where he graduated from Boise High School.

Denny graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis (14 th Company) class of 1958 and began his career in the United States Air Force where he was initially stationed at Mountain Home, ID. Denny met his wife Marilyn, at a picnic in Boise and they both fell head over heels in love, eventually eloping in Elko, NV in 1960.

He was awarded the Degree of Master of Aerospace Operations Management from USC in 1968. In 1974 the family moved to Huntington Beach, CA where they lived for many years. Denny's career at the Space and Missile Systems Organization eventually led to a thriving second career with TRW from which he retired in 1999. His Air Force and post Air Force careers took Denny and his family to many exotic and not-so-exotic locations including Tehran, Iran and Caracas and Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela. They immersed themselves in the experience in each post, visiting many historical sites and natural wonders, learning some of the local language, and socializing with neighbors and fellow expats. Following his retirement, Denny and Marilyn moved to the Los Prados Community in Las Vegas and immersed themselves in the Community and the Las Vegas area.

Denny made many great friends over the years through his many travels and his passion for golf. Any given weekend he could be found on the links with his friends, watching his favorite sports teams compete on TV, listening to his favorite country music stations, and emailing out some hilarious jokes and puns. Other weekends would find Denny and Marilyn exploring the trails of the Las Vegas area in their Jeep Wrangler. Denny also gave back to his Los Prados Community as president of the Men's Golf Club for many years and to the Naval Academy as Secretary of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the US Naval Academy Alumni Association. As his health began to decline, he moved into Legacy House in Las
Vegas, where he quickly made friends with the other residents and staff - he always made a point to greet everyone there by name.

Denny was predeceased by his beloved wife of almost 60 years, Marilyn. He is survived by his sister Susan (John) Smith; children Dan (Charlotte) Huff and Leslie (Beau) Paisley; grandchildren Caitlin (Cory) Donnally, Zoey Wikstrom, Erik (Tara) Wikstrom; and great grandchildren Bradlee Upton and Noah Donnally.

Denny's memorial service will be held at the Los Prados Community Clubhouse in Las Vegas at 2pm on
November 5, 2023.

Please share my sad news with Bob’s classmates. A full obituary will appear in Shipmate.

Robert Earl Lane “Bob” peacefully passed from this earthly life on Sept 25, 2023 at his home with his wife Jann Mackenzie Steel Lane, in Prescott, AZ.

Bob will be interred at the Prescott National Cemetery 500 Highway 89 North , Prescott AZ on Thursday, November 2, at 1:00 pm.

A celebration of Bob’s life will follow the service at The Prescott Lakes Clubhouse 2:00 - 4:30, 310 Smoketree Lane, Prescott AZ.

Bob Lane is survived by his wife Jann, three sons, Buck, Scott and Chris, four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Flowers are welcomed at the celebration of life or donations to Tunnel to Towers if inclined. (T2T.org) All are very appreciated. Please keep us in your prayers.

Fred Potts McIntyre, 79, died on Monday April 6, 2015 in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina surrounded by his family. Fred was born in Greensburg, PA on December 10, 1935. He graduated from The United States Naval Academy in 1959. As a graduate of the Naval Academy in Aviation and a military pilot, he was always interested in expressing patriotism and has lived his life in the manner that reflects the very best that the Naval Academy stands for: honor, commitment, patriotism and dedication. While in the Navy, he served as a fighter pilot flying on and off aircraft carriers in the South China Sea. Over the years, he was stationed in Pensacola, FL, Okinawa, Japan and San Diego, CA. He married Dawn E. Entler on April 23, 1960.

Fred retired from the Navy in October of 1967and joined Trans World Airlines (TWA) as a commercial airline pilot until his retirement in 2000. In 2004, he moved with Dawn from their home of 30 years in Fairfield, CT to the Charleston, SC area. They built their dream home in the I'On neighborhood of Mount Pleasant, SC where they were very active in their community and cherished the strong friendships they developed.

Fred was a quiet man who never sought recognition, just an opportunity to help others and was always there to lend a helping hand. He volunteered his time to serve various charities around the Charleston area, including the VA Hospital, Ronald McDonald House and Habitat for Humanity, to name a few. Socially, he was a member of "The Vagabonds", a local men's dinner group consisting of good friends, that he enjoyed spending his time with.

Fred is preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Apsley. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dawn Elizabeth Ann, his daughter, Cynthia (Richard) Hurd and his sons, Stephen (Caterina) McIntyre and Andrew (Susan) McIntyre, his sister, Nancy (Ron) Albright, and eight grandchildren, Christopher, Caroline, William, Matthew, Daniel, Jackson, Reid and Marlee.

A memorial service was held at 11:30am on Saturday April 11, 2015 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 71 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401. A private family burial took place in Philadelphia, PA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred's memory may be made to the Charleston, SC Chapter of Habitat for Humanity (www.eastcooperhabitat.org) or the Ronald McDonald House of Charleston (www.rmhcharleston.org). Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

Note: Fred was in the Class of '58 unitl first class year; then turned back to the Class of '59 and graduated with that Class.

Victor was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1933, the son of the late Victor and Mary Gardy. He grew up in Philadelphia, attended local schools, and was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and served as a Machinery Repairman P/O 2c. From there he entered the U. S. Naval Academy for two years and is an Alumnus of the Class of ‘58. He finished his education at The Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated Class of 59 and obtained a bachelor’s degree in engineering science, later obtaining a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1964.

Victor married Loretta Posegay, the daughter of John and Catherine Posegay of Allentown, Pennsylvania. on August 3, 1956. They spent their early years in Baltimore, Maryland, and then moved to East Hartford, Connecticut where Victor worked as a Research Engineer at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft until 1968. He then moved with his wife, and their growing family of five children to Shelburne, Vermont, where he worked as a Project Engineer for GE in Burlington.

Always active in his community, Victor served with the Jaycees, and as an officer with the PTO while in Connecticut. In Vermont he was a coach with Little League, making sure every participant had their fair chance at bat. In the mid-seventies he served on the organizing committee, and as General Chairman of the event for the Burlington International Games, a competition between Burlington, Ontario and Burlington, Vermont. In the 1970’s, he served on the Board of The Family Associates of UVM, serving a term as Co-President.

During his years with GE, Victor was awarded many patents used in airborne defense systems, and combustion components for gas turbines used in aircraft and large powerplant systems.

Always an inventor at heart, he also created and received a patent for a tongue retaining medical device which assisted people who had severe snoring and sleep apnea problems. He also secured a grant from the Department of Energy to build a prototype Augmented Savonius Windmill. This Demonstration project was a success and was on display at a farm in Charlotte. He also authored an article which attempted to correct a common erroneous image of tidal dynamics, and it appeared in the U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings Magazine.

After retirement, Victor and his wife spent much of their time in Virginia participating in the daily lives of their children, and grandchildren. He continued with his hobbies of developing wind energy, working with his son, David of TVWorldwide of Virginia, and collaborated with Research Botanist and farmer, Erik Andrus of Ferrisburgh, Vermont.

After the grandchildren grew into adulthood, Victor and his wife moved back to Vermont, and picked up their lives, enjoying the beauty and activities they have always loved about Vermont.

They were regular participants at the Charlotte Senior Center, enjoying the companionship of many fellow members, and the many happy visits of introducing their grandchildren to the beauty of Vermont.

Victor leaves his wife, Loretta of Shelburne, his children, son David Gardy and his wife Carolyn, of Herndon, Virginia, daughter Dr. Lynn David, and her husband, Dr. Vivek David of Vienna, Virginia, daughter Dr. Marianne Passerelli, and her husband Dr. James Passerelli of Hamden, Connecticut, son Matthew Gardi and his wife, Lisa of Key West, Florida, also grandchildren: Zachary David, Steven David, Jacob David of Vienna, Virginia, Maya Masters and husband Captain Nicholas Masters of Temple, Texas, Sarah Gardy and Celeste Gardy of Herndon, Virginia, Rachel Passerelli and Nicole Passerelli of Hamden, Connecticut, and great grandson Oliver Masters. He was predeceased by son Michael in 1980, and infant granddaughter, Julia Ruth Gardy in 1997. He also leaves two sisters, Anna Di Battista of Philadelphia, and Florence Gardy of Harpursville, New York. A sister, Rita Curtis, predeceased him in 2016. He also leaves a large extended family in the Pennsylvania area.

His family would like to thank University of Vermont Home Health Hospice staff, and especially his nurse Carrie, for providing them with the physical and emotional support to allow Victor to be comfortable in his home surrounded by loved ones during his last weeks.

A small private graveside service for immediate family will be held at Resurrection Park in South Burlington. A Celebration of Life service will be scheduled later for extended family and friends in Virginia.

Stuart Craig, 88, of Garden Michigan died September 28, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born September 9, 1935 to George and Freya (Gerdes) Craig of Chicago, Illinois.

Stuart grew up in Chicago with his beloved sister Jody, Mother and Aunt Claire. He also had a sister Pearl Kearns of Abington, Massachusetts. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and served in the United States Air Force. He then managed and owned his own Allstate brokerage business for over 40 years. Stuart lived the greater part of his life in the Chicagoland area, then, nineteen years ago he made Garden Michigan his home.

Stuart enjoyed 62 wonderful years of marriage with Ruth Craig (Rosene). Ruth was the love of his life. He was a loving Father to his four daughters, Jean Craig-Teerlink (John), Freya Craig Smith (Eric), Lynn Craig, and Laura Craig (David). He was a cherished grandfather to his seven grandchildren, Nick, Amber, Elizabeth, Colin, Richard, Grant, and Jacob, and his great grandchildren. He was a dear uncle to his nephews and nieces.

Stuart nurtured important friendships. He loved to read, was passionate about nature, with a special love for Lake Michigan. He was a historian, mentored children, shared his wisdom, and loved a good debate. He was a man of intelligence, humor, integrity, and honor and will be greatly missed.

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211 Arbutus Avenue
Manistique, Michigan 49854
906-341-2442

In-person: First Christian Church, 120 W. Grundy St (corner of Grundy and S. Jackson Sts), Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Jack Lawrence Giddens Jr., husband of Mavis (Vaughn) Giddens, died at home in Estill Springs, Tennessee, on September 27, 2023. Jack was born May 30, 1936, in Troy, Alabama, to Jack Lawrence Giddens and Mary Margaret (Smith) Giddens.

Jack attended the Marion Military Institute and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958. Following a career aboard ship that took him around the world, Jack was chosen for the first Defense Intelligence School and served as Assistant Naval Attaché in Lisbon, Portugal, followed by Naval Intelligence assignments in Istanbul, Turkey, Washington, D.C., and London, UK. These tours engendered a lifelong love of learning, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures.

Jack left government service in 1977 and earned his JD from Nashville School of Law. After several years in private practice in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Jack found his calling with Legal Services Corporation (now Legal Aid) in their Tullahoma, Tennessee, office. There, he married his love of people with his sense of fairness and humanity, helping community members who might otherwise go without legal representation. He remained in active practice there until his full retirement in 2001.

Post retirement, Jack served in a number of community volunteer roles: as a Meals on Wheels driver; a driver safety instructor with AARP; in various church activities including service as a deacon, an elder and visiting assisted living facilities with the SonRise Singers; and sharing his love of books (and storytelling) at the nonprofit Bookshelf in Tullahoma every Friday morning. He and Mavis traveled throughout retirement, both domestically and abroad. His love of Alabama and Navy football was only surpassed by his love of family and friends.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents, sister Josephine Landrum, nephew and nieces, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to Mavis, his wife of 49 years, he is survived by sons, Richard Giddens (Nelia) and Marcus Giddens; daughters Patricia Giddens Wright (Louis), Anne Giddens Clement and Margaret Giddens; grandchildren River Elliot (Lauren), Summer Elliot, Richard Giddens Jr. (Rosie), Ronald Giddens, Laylah Giddens; and three great grandchildren.

The family would like to express its thanks to the team at Compassus Hospice for the loving care that Jack and they received. A memorial service will be held at First Christian Church in Tullahoma on Saturday, October 14 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jack’s memory to First Christian Church or the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Lt. Col. Philip A. Meurer, USAF (Ret.) passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of September 6, while in home hospice at his residence in Gainesville, Florida. He waited on the birth of his second great-grandson, as well as watching just one more football game by his alma mater, the US Naval Academy just days before.

Phil was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 14 October 1935. He grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic High School in 1953. He studied Mine Engineering for one year before being accepted into the US Naval Academy for the class of 1958. While a midshipman, he met Helen Weisner, a nursing student at John Hopkins University who he eventually married. Together they had two children, David and Debbie.

He was commissioned into the US Air Force upon his graduation. His early career specialized in air traffic control where he served in Perin AFB, Kessler AFB, Charleston AFB, and at Keflavik, Iceland. Phil later became a communications electronics officer, with his first assignment with the 5th Tactical Control Group, stationed at Clark AFB in the Philippines, with frequent TDYs to Viet Nam, and an extended TDY to South Korea to establish communications after the taking of the USS Pueblo. He earned his master’s degree in Systems Analysis at the University of Rochester in 1970 before being assigned as Chief of Systems Analysis at the Headquarters of the USAF Communications Command at Richards Gebauer AFB in Kansas City, Mo. During that tour, he served as the official USAF representative for the funeral of President Harry Truman.

His next assignment was as Director of Operations of the 1961 Communications Group, returning to Clark AFB in the Philippines. Highlights of this tour included Operation Homecoming, Operation Baby Lift, and the evacuation of Saigon. Returning stateside, Phil became the Deputy Commander of the 1923 Communications Group at Kelly AFB in San Antonio, Texas. He retired after the completion of this assignment.

Post retirement, Phil took up teaching mathematics, first with the Texas Military Institute where he became Chairman of the Math Department. He also taught High School math at Bethune High School in Lancaster, South Carolina, as wellas at Incarnate Word Hight School and Summerset High School back in San Antonio. He also taught at Palo Alto College Collage in San Antonio for 8 years, during which he received an award for being the adjunct instructor of the year.

Taking advantage of summer breaks from teaching, Phil and Helen enjoyed traveling in their RV to many of the US National Parks in the western US. In particular Phil enjoyed following the trail of explores Lewis and Clark. In 2010, Phil and Helen moved in with their son David in Gainesville Florida, where Phil took loving care of his wife. She passed in 2014, and Phil stayed in Gainesville, where he was actively involved with his local church, and a loud spoken proponent of their high school sports program. He was well known at his favorite breakfast place where he was a regular visitor, welcoming both regulars and first time customers. After some medical issues, he entered home hospice in late July of 2023, and passed in his sleep on September 6^th. He will be missed by family and friends.

Alison Mae Williams, age 86, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Alison was born in Woodsville, NH.

Alice A. Garvey, beloved wife of William (Bill) A. Garvey passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on August 29. Alice was born on July 31, 1940 in New London, CT to Cpt. Carl Christian and Ingeborg Augusta Andersen, first generation Danish immigrants. She lived a life full of laughter, travel, fun with her family and friends and a multitude of cats with names that started with the letter “P.”

Alice grew up in Noank, CT and was a proud graduate of the University of Connecticut and a huge UCONN women’s basketball fan. While in college, she worked at Electric Boat where her dad was the head rigger. She met her future husband, Bill, a USNA graduate while he was attending nuclear power school in Groton. They met watching the 1960 football “all star” game, which was the champion NY Giants taking on a team of college players. A beer was asked for and procured—true love over beer and football. They married in September, 1962 at the submarine base chapel in Groton with a rip roaring reception that followed at her parents’ home in Noank. Bill’s naval career took them from Connecticut to Hawaii and finally to Virginia Beach.

When Bill retired, they settled in Medford Lakes, New Jersey. Alice immediately became a valued member of the community, using her UCONN English degree as a substitute teacher and library aide. She was especially good at working with special needs children. She also volunteered to share her love of reading to illiterate adults.

Medford Lakes also was a boon for the Garvey’s social life—they joined a float group, the Irregulars, and enjoyed the camaraderie of this merry band of friends. Canoe Carnival became another holiday in the Garvey household. Alice also became a member of Faith Presbyterian church, where she was a deacon for a number of years. She appreciated her fellow church member’s kindness throughout the years. She also was a member of the Medford Lakes Garden Club and a Girl and Boy Scout leader. During the naval years, Alice provided recipes for the Naval Spouses charity cookbooks. These paper and hole punched cookbooks are time capsules and treasures.

Despite experiencing an unfair amount of health issues, Alice lived life with grace and humor. She could put together a summer gourmet BBQ with ease and nothing seemed to delight her more than being with friends and family. She is survived by her children Peter, Kathleen (Neil) and Heather (Tom) and her grandchildren Aoife, Gwynn, Conor and Sarah.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributing to the Medford Lakes Camp Scholarship fund or Faith Presbyterian Church. A service to honor Alice’s life is being planned.

Norma age (82), of Fredericksburg, Va, passed away on September 3,2023. She came to the D.C. area in1964 and ultimately became an office manager for a multi-doctor Urology practice. She has remained close with many of her staff, who still refer to her as “Normie.”

She retired from that position in 2003 to grow old gracefully with her husband and her wonderful life’s memories. Norma loved playing and teaching Mah Jongg and Dance, as well as knitting with her friends whom she adored.

Norma is survived by Richard Slyder, her loving husband of 21 years, sister Debbie Haas, son Richard Kimball, daughter Ellyn Heyman, and son Duane Slyder. Also survived by 6 Grandchildren: Eliza, Claire, Sarah, Luke, Rachel, Annali, and niece Amanda Smith.

Lieutenant Commander George B. Greer, Jr. USN Ret. passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 in his home in St. Augustine, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth, their two daughters Cynthia (Cindy) Greer Cowne and Elizabeth (Lisa) Greer Forrest, five grandchildren – Jake Randoph Cowne, Luke Greer Cowne, James Cameron Forrest, Kate Elizabeth Cowne, and Justin Greer Forrest, and one great-grandson – Jaiden Greer Cowne. George was born on 18 March 1935 in San Pedro, California, the son of George B. Greer and Frances Stevenson Greer. He graduated from Dwight Episcopal High School in Manhattan, NY, and was appointed to the Naval Academy by Congressman Pelly from Seattle, WA. He was married to Elizabeth Africano on January 28th, 1961.

Upon graduation from the Naval Academy, Class of 1958, George was commissioned as an Ensign and served two years in the engineering department of USS Lyman K. Swenson (DD729). This was followed by assignments on the Amphibious ship USS Merrick (AKA 97) as Communications Officer, First Lieutenant on the USS Mountrail (APA 213), Operations Officer at US Southern Command in Panama Canal Zone, and Chief Engineer on the USS Canberra (CLG-8). This was followed by duty on several Joint and Navy Staffs involved in the Vietnam Conflict. He was awarded the Vietnamese Honor Medal and received thirteen awards of the Vietnamese Service Medal.

Upon retirement from the Navy in 1978, he joined COMSAT General Corporation where he was involved in the sales and deployment of the first maritime satellite communications systems. This was followed by employment at the American Satellite Corp., building and inter-connecting satellite earth stations for military commands.

Final retirement found George mentoring troubled youth in the elementary schools; as a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrews, building ramps for handicapped people; working one evening a week at a homeless shelter, and volunteering at the local hospital. In their spare time, he and his beloved wife Betsy traveled extensively, visiting most of the European countries, southern Africa, almost all of South America, and the Caribbean, along with numerous road trips up US 95 to spend treasured time with their grandchildren and daughters in Virginia and Maryland.

In addition to a lifetime of service to God, his country, and family, George’s greatest gift was his ability to make people smile and laugh. One couldn’t help but feel his immense joy of life when near him. George never knew a stranger – only a friend he had not met. When greeted with, “It’s good to see you, George”, his heartfelt reply was always, “It’s good to be seen”.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Trinity Parish Episcopal Church at 215 St. George Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, TBA.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Africano Greer passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at her nursing home in St. Augustine, Florida, surrounded by her two daughters, Cynthia Greer Cowne and Elizbeth Greer Forrest. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Burgess Greer, Jr. and her brother, Robert Africano, and niece, Stephanie Africano. She is also survived by her brother, Richard Africano (Michele), five grandchildren – Jake Randolph Cowne, Luke Greer Cowne, James Cameron Forrest, Kate Elizabeth Cowne, Justin Greer Forrest (Amanda), one great-grandson – Jaiden Greer Cowne, along with three nieces and three nephews.

Elizabeth was born on October 23, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey, the daughter of Muriel Spinney Africano and Alfred Africano. She grew up in Caldwell, New Jersey and graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in 1955. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Douglass College, in the Department of Education,1959, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She furthered her love of education, receiving her Master of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado, Curriculum & Instruction, 1979, in Greeley, Colorado and a Certificate in Administration from the University of Virginia,1982, at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.

Upon graduation from Douglass, she moved to Long Beach, California for her first teaching job, where she then met her beloved husband as a young Naval officer. George swept Betsy off her feet, proposing, “Marry me and see the world”, and so she did on January 28, 1960. From Panama, California, Colorado, and Japan, to Virginia, they raised the girls with a wealth of culture, adventure, love of community, family, and God. Betsy’s love for teaching expanded far beyond the classroom (and even into her early retirement from Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia) when she and George moved to their forever home of St. Augustine, Florida, 1992.

Betsy continued to substitute teach, became an active member of Trinity Episcopal Parish, served as a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) for St. Johns County, was a contributing and life-long member of Delta Kappa Gamma, played weekly bridge, and traveled extensively with her beloved George, visiting most of the European countries, southern Africa, almost all of South America and the Caribbean, along with numerous road trips to spend treasured time with their grandchildren and daughters. Her most favorite destination over the last decade would be the three weeks spent each year for Christmas in Paradise Island, Bahamas.

Through the last few years of Betsy’s life, she continued to be a teacher for all who came to know her if even for a moment. She handled pain better than a fighter champion in the ring and gave hope to pushing through trying times. Her greatest legacy of faith, patience, and love will be forever etched in the hearts of friends and family.

A memorial service was held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Trinity Parish Episcopal Church at 215 St. George Street, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084. Interment was held at Arlington National Cemetery, TBA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Trinity Parish – North Campus, or to a charity of your choice.

Jack David Osborn, age 86, of Cincinnati Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 12, 2023. Jack grew up in Mt. Pleasant Michigan and went on to graduate from the United States Naval Academy in 1958. He attended submarine school in New London, CT and served on the USS Talladega APA-208, USS Grouper AGSS-214, and as an officer on the USS Nathan Hale SSBN-623, one of the first Lafayette class nuclear Submarines, attaining the rank of Lieutenant. After 6 years of service in the Navy, he moved to Cincinnati with his first wife Virginia in 1964. Jack attended Xavier University, earning an MBA in 1967. He had a successful business career and owned Valley Industries, a manufacturer of condensers and specialty products used by major appliance companies.

Jack was always on the go and during his 46-year marriage to his wife Marilyn, traveled to over 44 countries. Jack loved Cincinnati, especially the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He served on the Playhouse Board for 22 years, including two years as board president and chairperson for numerous other committees. One of his biggest thrills was accepting a Tony Award for Best Regional Theater on behalf of the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in 2004. Jack was an avid golfer, shooting his age in his early 80s and getting his first hole-in-one when he was 83.

He was adored by his family and friends. Jack always looked forward to meeting with his golf, lunch and book groups, as well as Chaîne wine society dinners and reunions with the Navy Academy alumni. His kindness, sense of humor and remarkable storytelling skills will be greatly missed by all.

Jack was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn Osborn. Loving father of David (Sara) Osborn, Peter (Monika) Osborn, Brad (Selena) McKean, and the late Steven McKean. Devoted grandfather of Lucy (Dan) Verhave, Ellie (Jeff) Ouellette, Eric (Erica) Osborn, Stefanie Osborn, and Megan (Marcus) Blanton. Great Grandfather to Tommy Verhave. Cherished son of the late Arlie and Catherine Osborn and adored brother of Carolyn (Dick) Bowers.

Services will be held at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati) on Saturday, August 26^th at 11am, directly followed by a lunch reception at the Cincinnati Country Club (2348 Grandin Rd, Cincinnati).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jack’s honor may be made to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park or the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Online condolences may be made at www.springgrove.org.

Marilyn Jean Osborn, 81 of Cincinnati passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 12, 2023.

Marilyn had a brilliant mind and was well educated. She earned her Bachelor's of Arts in French from Penn State and then went on to receive her Master's in French from the University of Michigan. She once again furthered education, by receiving her Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati.

After law school, she went to work at 5/3 bank and became Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. She was a trailblazer for women of her time and will be remembered for her leadership and investment acumen. She left 5/3 and formed her own company, Osborn and Kelley which eventually was bought out by Bartlett where she retired at the age of 70.

Marilyn was heavily involved within the community, serving on the Board of Directors on the Cincinnati Symphony, Cincinnati Ballet, Beechwood Home and was the past President of the Institute of Financial Analyst.

Marilyn had a true spirit of adventure. In their 46 years of marriage, Jack and Marilyn were blessed to travel to 44 countries.

Beloved wife of Jack Osborn. Loving mother of David (Sara) Osborn, Peter (Monika) Osborn, Bradley (Selena) McKean and the late Stephen McKean. Cherished grandmother of Lucy (Dan) Verhave, Ellie (Jeff) Ouellette, Eric (Erica) Osborn, Stefanie Osborn and Megan (Marcus) Blanton and one great grandchild, Tommy. Dear sister of Philip McManus and the late Kerry McManus and Bonnie Ruggles.

A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, April 24, 3 to 5:30 PM at Cincinnati Country Club.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra or Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

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Captain J.J. Larson, USN (Ret.) passed away on 8 August 2023 in Virginia Beach, VA. A memorial mass will be conducted at Arlington National Cemetery with inurnment to follow.

Jerry was born in Milwaukee, WI on 24 June 1935. He joined Naval Reserve Unit 9-11 at Marshfield, WI in 1953 and graduated from Marshfield Senior High School in 1954. On 28 June 1954 he reported to the United States Naval Academy in response to a Naval Reserve appointment.

He served in various destroyers and amphibious ships, most notably: XO/Navigator, CHARLES BERRY (DE-1035); XO, MACDONOUGH (DLG-8); CO, GRANT COUNTY (LST-1174); and CO, PLYMOUTH ROCK (LSD-29). Shore duty included tours with BUPERS; Naval Forces/Naval Advisory Group, Vietnam; U.S. Naval Forces, Europe; Service Schools Command, Great Lakes; and Headquarters, U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command.

In addition to a BS degree from the Naval Academy and graduate studies at George Washington University, he earned an MS from the Naval Postgraduate School. His medals, citations and awards included the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit.

Following retirement from the Navy in 1983, he was employed as an engineer and program manager by east coast defense contractors until 1994. Since then, he has enjoyed hobbies and traveling in this country and abroad.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Marilyn; their children (and spouses), Jerry (Tracy), John (Michele), and Ann (Scott); and 13 grandchildren.

Miles Edward Mixson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed to Glory on August 4, 2023 at his home in Topsham, Maine with his family by his side.

He was born June 2, 1935 in Williston, Florida, to A.J. and Mary S. Mixson and grew up on the family farm. He graduated from Williston High School, The Bullis School in Silver Spring, MD, and the United States Naval Academy. He also achieved an MS in Operation Analysis while attending the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterrey, California and an MBA from the University of Florida. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy, he was commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps.

Just fourteen days after graduation, he married Meta (Mimi) Devine in Cherryville, NC. Together they raised two daughters, Kathi and Laura. They were a true military family and moved eighteen times in his twenty-six years, serving in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, California, Texas, Florida and Japan.

One of his proudest moments was when he fulfilled a life ambition to receive his aviator’s wings of gold. He loved the Corps and flying the A4 Skyhawk. Among his numerous awards were two Distinguished Flying Crosses for combat missions in Viet Nam. After returning to the States, he was a flight instructor in Pensacola, Florida before returning to Viet Nam for a second combat tour. His priorities were God, Country, the Corps and Family during those service years.

Miles is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Mimi; daughter Kathi Pawlowski (Jack); grandsons Brooks Edward Schandelmeier (Chelsea) and Lucas Miles Schandelmeier (Christina); brother Joseph J. Mixson (Mary); and sister-in-law Jan Mixson. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom he loved deeply.

He was predeceased by daughter Laura Frances Mixson; brothers Charles, Herman and James Mixson; and sisters Frances Morton, Marjorie Whitehurst and Doris Barker.

Services will be held Monday, August 14, 2023, 10:00 AM in Williston Florida at the First Baptist Church.

After two boys, a miracle occurred; Ida Faye blessed the lives of Colon and Faye McMath on January 27, 1938, at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington DC. Brothers, Colon and Jerry, welcomed a sister. The family enjoyed the Army life (which included a move to Japan) until dad, Colon, retired. Faye graduated from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA, and Old Dominion University (then called William & Mary). She played many sports and exceled in basketball, playing semi-pro basketball in the VA area. After graduating, she enjoyed teaching business math at Princess Anne High School and cruising Virginia Beach in her 1957 convertible Ford Thunderbird.

She met the love of her life in 1961, Navy Lieutenant Steve Barrett. She accepted his third wedding proposal (his new car may have helped), and they married on September 28, 1963. Throughout her life, she was heavily involved in her local church, specifically in the Women’s Missionary Union, choir, sports, youth, education (teaching computer science at Lone Star College), and handbells. Faye’s accounting skills extended to bookkeeping for Romance Writers of America for many years. With Steve, Faye helped start the Spanish mission at Champion Forest Baptist Church in the 1980s. She also collected the church’s Wednesday night meal money from 1978-2020. Always with a smile, Faye encouraged folks to have the exact change.

God blessed this union with three children (Mike, Rick, and Brooke), three children-in-laws (Mindy, Anndra, and Craig Kanada), nine grandchildren – 3 from each child – (Elizabeth, Sarah, and Phillip; Zachary, Mattie, and Lydia; David, Oscar, and Caleb). In 2018, granddaughter Elizabeth married Matt Ykema and gave Faye and Steve two great granddaughters (Abby and Maggie). Faye’s last social event was the wonderful wedding of grandson David and Carrington on January 7, 2023.

Shortly after her 85th birthday, Faye saw Jesus face-to-face on January 31, 2023. She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and brother Jerry. She is preceded in death by her parents and oldest brother Colon. The family deeply appreciates the prayers, words of encouragement, and other expressions of love during this time. The family of God is truly amazing.

Faye no longer suffers the pains of this earthly body and is enjoying perfect fellowship with Jesus Christ and those who love Him the way that she did. Faye was an avid prayer warrior for her children, grands, and great grands. Her greatest wish is that all would accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior for this is the only way to live a life that pleases God. He is risen!

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Richard 'Dick' Lane Brinegar, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 surrounded by his devoted wife and children. He is survived by his wife 0f 65 years, Patricia, sons, Richard in Richmond, VA; Gregg in Simsbury, CT: Thomas in Campobello, SC; their wives Jenny, Daniela, Cathy, and daughter, Jeannine Mills in Keene, NH; grandchildren Patrick and Garrett Brinegar, Sebastian Brinegar, Christina, William, and Analina Brinegar, and Natalie and Claire Mills.

Dick was born in 1935 in Cooleemee, NC, to the late Dorothy (Lane) and Earl Brinegar. He was educated in public schools in West VA, PA, and MD. He attended Penn State University in 1953 and accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy at the end of his freshman year. Following his June 4, 1958 graduation, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps,and married his high school sweetheart on June 14, 1958. Over the following years, three sons and a daughter were born, the greatest gifts from God, enhancing and enriching their parents' lives. Dick later earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Kansas. An Eagle Scout in his youth, he was actively involved with his three sons in BSA throughout their years in scouting.

Upon completion of The Basic School, Quantico, VA, in 1959, Dick was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA, as a Platoon Commander, and then went on to serve his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis, two tours in the Viet Nam War, the Cold War as well as successive tours in Okinawa, Japan; and as Chief, Marine Corps Section, Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group, Republic of Korea. He served U.S. assignment tours in CA, NC, ME, KS, VA, and Washington, DC. Dick ended his career in 1986 as Marine Corps Advisor to the President, Naval War College Newport, RI, retiring after having served 30 years on active duty in the Corps.

After a brief period as Public Works Director in Sanford, ME, Dick accepted the position of Director, Facilities and Operations, at Rhode Island College in 1987, retiring in 1997 to savor life. His greatest joys were fishing and hunting with his sons in Alaska, Maine, and the Carolinas, and celebrations and gatherings with his children and grandchildren. Dick enjoyed retirement to the fullest with Pat, their four children, their spouses, and eight grandchildren. He was an avid skier at his beloved Sugarloaf USA in Maine and enjoyed skiing with his family, always determined to be first in the lift line. Before and after their retirements, Dick and Pat traveled extensively, mostly in Asia and the Middle East, their favorite destinations being Hong Kong, Vietnam and Israel.

Funeral Services were held on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth, R.I. Internment will be private at the Arlington National Cemetery.

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Adrienne McCullough (Wife of Marty McCullough - (12th Co)) 6/30/23

(Feb. 28, 1936 - May 18, 2023)

Adrienne McCullough (nee Scott) died on May 18, 2023 at home in Coronado, following a lengthy illness. Her husband of 63 years, Capt. Martin L. (Marty) McCullough, USN (ret.) was by her side. She is mourned by three daughters and their husbands, Victoria (Vicky) and Michael (Mike) Carroll, Jennifer and Quentin (Jeff) Lyle, and Melissa and David Wittmeier. And by six grandchildren; Jillian (Jilly) Lyle, Kathryn (Katie) Lyle, Nicholas Wittmeier, Alexandra Wittmeier, Sophia Wittmeier, and Emma Adrienne Carroll.

Adrienne was born in Chandannagar, India on February 28, 1936, the eldest child of British citizens Noel David Scott and Phyllis Scott (nee Wrixon). Her early years were spent in Calcutta. At the start of World War II, Adrienne’s father joined the Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC).

Adrienne and her family followed her father to war-time posts in India, including Deolali, Jhansi, and Rawalpindi (now Pakistan). Adrienne’s father was killed in action while working on the Burma Road, one of the most remarkable engineering achievements of all time and a gateway for supplies to aid China’s resistance to Japanese invasion.

With her father’s death, the family returned to Calcutta, and Adrienne attended boarding school in Darjeeling in the Himalayan foothills. When Adrienne’s mother married an American executive working in India, Timothy Kirk, the family flew over “The Hump” (the name given by Allied pilots in WWII to the eastern end of the Himalayan Mountains) to resettle in Shanghai, China. There, Adrienne attended the Shanghai American School.

Adrienne and her family escaped Shanghai when the city fell to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in 1949. The family returned to India, where Adrienne attended the renowned Woodstock School in Mussoorie. Adrienne moved to England, attending Gateway Girls’ School, before her stepfather moved the family to the United States, settling in Arlington, VA. She attended Washington and Lee High School, where her future husband Marty was a year ahead of her.

Following high school graduation in 1954, Adrienne attended Washington School for Secretaries and George Washington University. After working in a D.C. law firm, she joined American Airlines as a flight attendant. In 1960, two years after Marty’s graduation from the United States Naval Academy (USNA), Adrienne and Marty were married and they embarked on the life of a career Navy family that took them across the U.S. and around the globe, including postings in Norfolk, VA, Princeton, NJ, Monterrey, CA, Patuxent River, MD, Arlington, VA, Manila, Philippines, Ankara, Turkey, and their beloved Coronado. Adrienne first arrived in Coronado in 1966 as a young Navy spouse with three small daughters.

For nearly three decades, she moved her family from coast to coast and overseas—including Manila and Ankara, where Marty served as U.S. Naval Attaché—returning for tours in Coronado. In 1991, Adrienne and Marty retired to Coronado, making it their permanent home.

Adrienne was ever-present in Coronado’s arts and philanthropic circles. A gifted watercolorist, she was an Honorary Lifetime Association Member of the Coronado Art Association (CAA), where she was a member for more than 30 years and served on the board as treasurer. Adrienne’s floral watercolors have been on display throughout the Crown City, including at CAA’s 75th anniversary show, on the pages of Crown City Magazine, and on banners along Orange Avenue, when the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission selected her work to be featured in its 2018 Celebrate Coronado Artists Banner Series.

On the first and third Sundays of each month, you could find Adrienne at Art in the Park in Spreckels Park, surrounded by her brilliant watercolors, chatting with Coronado friends, and welcoming visitors to the island. An early and active supporter of the Coronado Historical Association, Adrienne served on its board, on the committee that planned the successful Historic Church Walking Tour in 2017, and as a regular hostess at the association’s Historic Home Tours.

Adrienne was among the founding members of Coronado’s Armchair Travel program, serving on the all-volunteer committee that planned presentations until 2018 when the program grew to become so successful that it was adopted by the Coronado Recreation Department. Adrienne was a member since 1966 of Christ Church Coronado, where she served on the altar guild.

Her volunteer activities in Coronado also included working at Navy Relief at North Island Naval Air Station, serving as a Girl Scout troop leader when her daughters were growing up in Coronado, volunteering at the annual Coronado Flower Show, and serving with the PTA at (then) Crown Elementary School. She held a number of professional positions as she raised her family, including working as a Realtor® in Coronado and working in a Coronado travel agency.

Adrienne is survived by her husband, children and grandchildren, her brothers Nick Scott of Atlanta, GA and Jonathan Kirk of Wilmington, DE, and her sister Gabrielle (Gay) Heath of Hopewell, VA. She is sadly missed by beloved sisters-in-law Donna McCullough and Maggi Kirk, and by more than a dozen nieces and nephews, as well as their children. Adrienne was preceded in death by her parents, brothers-in-law Michael S. McCullough and Wayne Heath, and sister-in-law Linda Scott.

The family has indicated that memorial contributions may be made to a cancer research organization of your choice.

Adrienne will be remembered at a memorial service at Christ Church Coronado at a later date.

The Colorado memorial service for Col Ricky R.Davidson USAF (ret) will be held at 1600 EST on Monday, 26 June 2023. It will be live screened via "www.crownhillfuneral.com".

Colonel Davidson, USAF Retired, passed away unexpectedly in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on June 17, 2023. He was 87 years old. Ricky was born on August 12, 1935, in Alameda, California, to Floyd and Ruth Davidson. He graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School and spent a year at San Jose State College, before reporting to the U. S. Naval Academy with a Senatorial appointment from California.

As a member of the 4th Company, he was a varsity gymnast and loved sailing. His crew, representing the Naval Academy, placed 4th in Class in the 1956 Newport to Bermuda Race in USNA’s 44-foot yawl while sailing through a hurricane. He graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1958 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.

After Flight Training, he was assigned to the first of three Troop Carrier Squadrons in Europe and the United States, flying C-119s and C-130s. He was Honorably Discharged in 1965. Later he joined the US Air Force Reserves for 20 years flying C-124s & C-141s. After promotion to Colonel, he served at the Pentagon and the Federal Emergency Management Administration retiring in 1985.

Ricky spent 30 plus years flying for United Airlines (father Floyd and brother Barry did also) concluding with the B-747. He was active with the Airline Pilots Association serving on the United Master Executive Council and Chairing one of the National Safety Committees. He earned an Aviation Safety Certificate from the University of Southern California and became an Aviation Accident Investigator. He was awarded the ALPA Presidential Citation for Outstanding Service to fellow pilots and the Public. Retirement from United Airlines came in 1995.

He married his second wife, Linda Elaine Davis, in 1997, in the Air Force Academy Chapel with his two sons and two daughters and his brother in the wedding party.

While living in Colorado Springs, Ricky & Linda usually spent at least three months/year, traveling and exploring, both domestically and internationally. Their Cirrus airplane was a particular joy taking them throughout the United States, Canada, Caribbean and Central America.

In retirement, Ricky was active with several flying and military organizations including the United Flying Octogenarians.

Ricky is survived by Linda, his wife of 26 years, brother Barry, sons Scott and Daniel, and daughters Laura and Tamara, and 8 grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at his inurnment at the Naval Academy Columbarium at a date to be determined.

Peter Stevan Roder, age 86, was born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 5th, 1936 to the late Eugene and Cleophas Roder and was called away by Our Lord on June 4th, 2023. Pete is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Patricia Lyons Roder; children Patricia Anne Roder, Peter Stevan (Debra) Roder Jr, Susan Lyons Roder, William Joseph Roder, Barbara Joan (Chris) Byron; grandchildren Belinda Turran, Brittany Lane, Andy Roder, Christopher Byron, Mary Byron, John Byron II; great-grandchildren Kennedy Grace, Easton Robert, Mason James, Isla Lyons; sister Mary Ann (Wally) Andersen.

Pete was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School’s class of 1954 and was accepted into The United States Naval Academy where he received his commission in 1958. He completed the United States Naval Postgraduate School curriculum and attended the United States Naval War College, earning his master’s in communication engineering. Pete served honorably for 34 years, retiring with the rank of captain, while being stationed across the globe (Vietnam, Japan, Australia) and the United States (Monterey CA, Newport RI, Washington DC, San Diego CA). Captain Roder received several decorations during his service, including The Meritorious Service Medal, The Navy Commendation Medal, The Navy Achievement Award, The Combat Action Ribbon and The Meritorious Unit Commendation.

Captain and Mrs. Roder retired to the White Lake area and are long time members of St James Catholic Church, 5419 Dowling St, in Montague, Michigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St James on June 19th, 2023 at 10am with Father Peter Omogo officiating. With full military honors, interment of Captain Roder’s ashes will take place at Mt Calvary Cemetery the same day. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be directed to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society according to the Roder family wishes. Pete and Pat have supported this organization for many decades.

James “Jim” Benson Van Hoose was born November 27, 1934 in Joplin, Missouri the son of Alton LeRoy and Ala Louise (Clark) Van Hoose. He went to home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 25,2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of 88.

Jim was raised in Webb City, Missouri where he graduated from Webb City High School in 1952, then he received an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He was proud to have graduated in the class of 1958. One of the highlights of Jim’s life was attending his Naval Academy reunions.

Jim married Marilyn Mae Mullins on July 18, 1958 after dating only three weeks. Jim served as a lieutenant in the Navy, where he flew an A4D Skyhawk Attack Bomber off of aircraft carriers. In 1963, with three young boys and a wife at home, Jim decided to raise a family utilizing his engineering degree. He loaded up the family and moved to OKC to start a successful career with Trane Hvac. In 1980 Jim founded Van Hoose Construction where he served as the President until retiring in 2007. Jim and his family were longtime members of Central Presbyterian Church and later were members of Westminster Presbyterian Church. In retirement, Jim and Marilyn enjoyed spending winters at their home in Fort Myers, Florida.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Martha Jean Van Hoose, Jane Benson and her husband, Bruce; and his great grandson, Mason Coon.

Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn; his sons, Scott Van Hoose and his wife Susan, Greg Van Hoose and Jeff Van Hoose and his wife, Courtney; his daughter, Marylynn Hisey and her husband Brent; his grandchildren, Nichelle Churchwell (Clayton), Matt Van Hoose (Tram), Sydney Coon (Jana), Griffin Van Hoose, Grant Van Hoose (Carrie), Jane Van Hoose, Bailey Norris, Reagan Hisey, Erin Hisey (Matt Kearney), Hayden Hisey; and his great grandchildren, Anthony Churchwell, Tristan Coon, Jett Coon, Alden Kearney and Jade Van Hoose.

Memorial service will be Saturday, June 3rd at 11:00 AM in the Vondel Smith Mortuary North Chapel, 13125 N. MacArthur Blvd. Following the service the family will receive friends at the Greens Country Club. A private family inurnment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.

Memorials may be made to Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma, 1001 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73107 or The Meadows, 1000 South Kelly, Edmond, OK 73003-6081.

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I had a long telephone conversation with Jim a couple of months ago. We miss him.

Youngster year Jim was my roommate along with the red rooster. Bob Wiebly They allowed me to join them because I was starring in Spanish and they had been struggling a bit during plebe year. About a year ago Jim called me out of the blue. He thanked me for getting him through the final year of Spanish. I recall spending time with him at the Colorado Springs 10th Co. Reunion.

Great guy, I really liked Jim. He got married shortly after we arrived in Pensacola. Bob and I were pissed that Jim left bachelorhood so soon in our first duty station.

I know Marion always like Jim and consider him one of the best bridge players. I think they all spent most of senior year playing bridge.
I suspect they’re up there now having a few games

Jim was always one of the good guys! He had a wry sense of humor, a smile on his face and one just enjoyed being with him. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

His daughter posted a note on Facebook Saturday. We all know none of us will live forever but it's sad to see so many leaving in such a short period of time.

I came pretty close last November but my cardiologist caught my blockages on time and I had 6 bypasses. Didn't see it coming.

I was so happy to meet Jim and Marilyn on at least two ‘58 reunions and Bob said he had many fond memories of Jim! “He was a great guy,” .

Barbara Harlow Alexander, age 85, widow of Commander Richard K. Alexander (USN Retired), died Sunday, April 30, 2023, from complications of heart failure at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven. She was born in Frankfurt, Ind., July 7, 1937, the daughter of Lucile (Heimberger) and Ray Harlow. She grew up in Swarthmore, Pa., where she graduated from Swarthmore High School, Class of 1955.

After high school, she attended the University of Vermont in Montpelier, Vt., for one year. She worked at the Inglenook Restaurant in Swarthmore, Pa., and for Gulf Oil in Philadelphia.

Barbara and Richard were married June 7, 1958, three days after he graduated from the United States Naval Academy. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip to Mexico, in July 2008. At Richard's death in 2013, they had been married for almost 55 years. Due to Richard's naval orders, Barbara coordinated moving the family and household belongings 13 times over 15 years, from 1959 to 1974: New London, San Diego, Calif., Charleston, S.C., Holy Loch, Scotland, Gales Ferry, Chesapeake, Va., Monterey, Calif., and finally back to Gales Ferry.

Barbara was a local real estate agent for Anne McBride Realty, Coldwell Banker and Allied Brokers. She was also a co-business owner of the Shelter Shoppe Real Estate Company in Gales Ferry, and the owner of a gift shop called Floral Keepsakes in Mystic. She opened her own creative business preserving bridal bouquets, also by the name of Floral Keepsakes, for many years.

She was an active member of the Gales Ferry United Methodist Church since 1974, and served as financial secretary for many years. After Richard's retirement, together they enjoyed visiting places around the world such as Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, Egypt, the Caribbean, Ireland, Russia, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, the Panama Canal, Mexico, and South America.

She is survived by four children: daughter Nancy Oaks, her husband Brian of Tolland and their children, Emily of West Hartford, and Ian of Fenton, Mich.; daughter Judy Marano, her husband Sal of Marlborough, and their children, Erica of Waterbury, Vt., and Ryan of Springfield, Mass.; son Scott, his wife Annette and their children, Rachel/Dan and Nathan of Colchester; and daughter Deborah Iannacito, her husband Tom and their daughters, Stephanie and Danielle of Torrington, and his daughter Marisa of New Windsor, N.Y. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Rebecca. She is also survived by a sister, Beverly (Harlow) Stewart of Hammonton, N.J.

The family sincerely appreciates the outstanding care and support provided by Dr. Michael Nanna and nurses, Josephine and Rod in the cardiac ICU at Yale New Haven Hospital to Barbara and her family during her brief hospitalization.

A celebration of Barbara's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at the Gales Ferry United Methodist Church, 10 Chapman Lane, Gales Ferry. Burial will be private at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium in Annapolis, Md. There will be no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington Street, New London. Please visit www.byles.com to sign the guestbook. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306 and/or the Gales Ferry United Methodist Church.

Byles-MacDougall Funeral Service
9 Huntington St
New London, CT 06320
860 442 0343

Update 7/1/23: Jean's memorial service is planned for 15 July 2023 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield,VA at 1200.
Her burial will be held at Arlington at a later date.

Jean died this morning ((5/16/23) at 0200. She went peacefully with no pain. Will have a memorial service later.

Cynthia M. McLane, age 84, of Gales Ferry, passed away at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London. She was born on April 20, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey to the late John Henry and Virginia Dunbar (Ott) Mahar. She married Michael McLane on (July 5th, 1958) in (Elmhurst, Il.).

Cynthia worked as aa elementary school teacher in many towns where her husband’s service career took them. ….

Besides her loving husband, Michael, she is survived by her daughter Hollis Parry and Son Christopher McLane. Grandchildren Michael Parry, Chloe Gellenthien, Kathleen McLane and Great Grandson Thomas Gellenthin

A memorial service will be held at St. David Episcopal Church, 284 Stoddard Wharf Rd., Gales Ferry. Inurnment will immediately follow at the church’s memorial garden. Please visit www.churchandallenfuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the McLane family.

Cindy died suddenly and unexpectedly, in the hospital, from complications with pancreatic cancer and COVID.

Pat Bellay, wife of Dan Bellay, 7^th Co will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery on August 14^{th, Monday}at 1000. Arrive at the Administration Building at 0915.

Patricia Ann Bidwell Bellay passed away to the Lord on 28 April 2023 in McLean, VA from Alzheimer's disease.

Patricia A. Bellay was born in Sharon, PA on October 18, 1938, and grew up in Cleveland and Warren, OH. She attended school in Howland, OH and graduated from Penn Hall Preparatory School in Chambersburg, PA, in 1957. She earned a bachelor’s degree in teaching from Bowling Green State University, graduated in 1961 and taught Home Economics for two years in Chardon, OH.

On August 18, 1962, she married Lt Daniel J. Bellay USN in Warren, OH and moved to NAS Patuxent River, MD. She supported Dan’s career in the US Navy, relocating to Monterey and Sunnyvale, CA, Jacksonville, FL and Virginia Beach, VA. In Virginia Beach, she returned to her teaching career, teaching in a Catholic School and earned a master's degree plus 30 hours in Education from Old Dominion University. In 1979 Dan received orders to the Pentagon and the family moved to Northern Virginia where Pat continued teaching in elementary schools. Pat taught in the Fairfax County Public Schools for a total of 27 years; retiring in 2007.

She was proud of her Irish heritage! She was active in the community, holding office in the Potomac Woman’s Club, VP for two years and finance officer of the Linway Park HOA for fourteen years and was active in the St John the Beloved Catholic Church in McLean, VA. She was a member of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, the Women’s Auxiliary of the National Symphony Orchestra, the NEA and the Retired Teachers Association of Fairfax County and a church wedding consultant.

She supported her parents in Warren, OH for many years of declining health; took charge of their affairs, before and after their deaths. This effort extended for many years with monthly visits to Warren addressing her parents’ health and business affairs. This effort was hers alone as she was not aided or assisted by her siblings near her parents.

In marriage to CDR Daniel J. Bellay, US Navy (Ret) she was the loving mother to CDR John Lawrence Bellay US Navy (Ret), Amy E. Bellay Trevisan and Michael Christopher Bellay. She loved her children and supported them in music, dancing lessons for Amy and swimming activities. She was the homemaker who looked forward to the holidays by decorating the home and cooking special treats that were her holiday specialties. Her hobbies and talents were shown in many home renovation projects she designed and built. She was an avid bridge player and participated in social bridge. She has five grandchildren, Zachary D. Bellay, Bethany G. Bellay, Xavier N. Bellay, Carlin G. Trevisan and Jack E. Trevisan.

Interment is planned for Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers make donations to the Salvation Army in Northern Virginia or to a charity of your choice.

Herbert L. Stiff, 86, passed away on August 3, 2022; loving husband of Anne L. Stiff for 63yrs; devoted father of Susan C. Amidon and her husband Dan, Brian L. Stiff and his wife Sharon, Julie A. Kirk and her husband Tom, David E. Stiff and his wife Teri; Cherished grandfather of John Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, Rachel Roberts, Natalie Stiff, Lindsey Stiff, Carrie Abel, Dylan Kirk and Daniel Stiff; Great grandfather of Lennon Roberts.

Herbert’s life will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 8501 Loch Raven Blvd., Towson, MD 21286, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM. The mass will be live-streamed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDRmgq_D33k

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in Herbert’s memory to Stella Maris Hospice, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093.

Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley Inc.
10 West Padonia Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-252-6000

Martin F. Kuhneman, Cdr, USN (Ret.), 90, a long-time resident of Virginia Beach and Norfolk, died peacefully on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. Martin was the only child of the late Martin and Alice (Fleming) Kuhneman. He was born in his mother’s native Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada and grew up in the Englewood section of Southside Chicago.

As a child in Chicago, Martin attended parochial school at Our Lady of Solis Catholic Church. His parents strongly valued the gift of education. His mother especially valued an education imparted through the Jesuit tradition, and his parents provided for Martin to attend St. Ignatius High School, from which he graduated in 1949.

Following high school, Martin briefly attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and worked for The Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Company as an operator at the State Line Control Tower.

With the Korean War at its height, in 1952 Martin enlisted in the United States Navy. That same year Martin first came to Norfolk as a Quartermaster on the USS Midway. While on the Midway, Martin was given the opportunity to attend the Naval Academy Preparatory School and subsequently the United States Naval Academy. He was a member of the Fifth Company and graduated as an officer in 1958.

Following the Academy, Martin went to flight school in Pensacola and earned his wings as a Naval Aviator. Throughout his career Martin flew helicopters and was attached primarily to ASW squadrons along the east coast. In addition to those duties, he served as Commanding Officer of Naval Air Facility Midway Island, and held staff positions at the USNA, aboard the USS Nashville, and lastly at SACLANT Fleet, from which he retired in 1984.

While stationed at Quonset Point in 1973, Martin met his future wife Gail (Fisher) Kuhneman, who predeceased him in 2016. Together Martin and Gail built their marriage and home in Virginia Beach and welcomed their son Father Timothy M. Kuhneman into life.

Martin was a devoted and loyal husband and father. Devotion and loyalty were qualities that marked Martin throughout his life and in the relationships and friendships that he kept. Whether it was in the way that he lived his faith, gave of himself to the Church, served his country, or cared for his family, Martin was devoted and loyal.

He had the gift of a quick smile and genuine concern for what was right and just. Martin was a gifted artist and storyteller, and he had an eye for detail and a value for the people he encountered.

Martin and Gail were long-time members of Ascension Catholic Church in Virginia Beach and participated and volunteered in a variety of capacities. In 2011 they moved to Harbor’s Edge in Norfolk and subsequently joined Sacred Heart Parish. At Harbor’s Edge Martin made many friendships and engaged in opportunities to bring value and beauty into his life and the lives of his fellow residents.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday between 5 and 7 pm at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, 1501 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, with a wake service. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 520 Graydon Ave, Norfolk. Burial Services will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Friday at 11 am.

Instead of flowers, please consider St. Ignatius College Prep, 1076 Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608, or the Sisters of Mercy, 15 Highland View Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864, or your own favorite charity.

H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel
1501 Colonial Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517

You are also reminded that there will be a reception at the USNA Club following the inurnment. Please let me know if you intend to attend the reception and how many.

I have heard from both of Dick’s offspring that Dick died. The following is primarily from his daughter, Sonja (USNA ’99)

Francis Xavier Coyle, 86, of Colonial Park, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born on December 9, 1936 in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia and was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (nee Harrison) Coyle. He was loyal brother of Robert and Jane (nee O'Connell), MaryAnn, Joe and Sandy (nee Christopher), and Susan (nee Coyle) Dowling. He is survived by his wife Joanne, and children Francis X Jr, of Clearwater, FL, Martie (nee Coyle) and Frank Kasnick, of Carmel, IN, John and Betsy (nee Tenaglio) of Berwyn, PA and Mia (nee Coyle) and Mickey Dotzel of Wayne, PA and his grandchildren, Frank, Bridget, Jack, Maeve and Jake. He is predeceased by his parents, brother Robert, grandson Dominic and sister-in-law Sandy.

Frank attended St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia and was a proud graduate of the US Naval Academy class of 1958. During his time at the Naval Academy, Frank met and married the love of his life Joanne P. O’Donnell of Mount Carmel, PA and they were joined together in marriage for 61 years. Frank’s proudest accomplishment and greatest joy was his marriage, children, grandchildren and extended family.

Frank served in the US Navy for a total of 23 years of active and reserve duty retiring with rank of Captain. His service began in submarines in New London, CT and continued in Naval intelligence at the Pentagon. Concurrent with his active duty service, he earned his master’s degree from George Washington University. After active duty service, he settled in Harrisburg with his family and where he lived for 50+ years and worked for the Pennsylvania State Government, AMP (currently Tyco) and finally for Motorola Radio. Frank was a faithful and an active member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Harrisburg.

He was proud of his Irish heritage, golf, history, reading, international travel, Pinochle and Hearts, swimming, afternoon naps, the beach at the Jersey Shore, black coffee, Yuengling Lager, long road trips, summer not winter, college football (Navy, the Nittany Lions and the Irish) and vacations at Walt Disney World. He lived a life of service, love, kindness and devotion to God, Country, Family and Friends. He was one of the good ones and will be missed.

A viewing will be held at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 2800 Paxton Church Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 10:00AM with a Mass of a Christian Burial to follow at 11:00AM.

Burial will be on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2:00PM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, PA, 17003, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers and donations, the family is asking for donations to be made to www.WoundedWarriorProject.org, “In Honor of Francis X. Coyle”, of whom Frank was a proud supporter.

Commander Frank E. Bassett went to be with his Lord and Savior on the 21st of March 2023 after a valiant battle with an inoperable spinal tumor.

“Bing” was born in San Diego, CA, on September 3,1936, to the late RADM and Mrs. Melvin H. Bassett (USN ret. Class of 1920, USNA). He attended Rogers High School, Newport, Rhode Island, and graduated from USNA with Eighteenth Company, class of 1958.

After graduation he posted to Surface Warfare School and initially served on Destroyer staff in San Diego. Initial orders were on the USS Orleck (DD-886), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan for 2 years. Bing was accepted to submarine school in Groton, CT in 1962 and upon graduation was stationed aboard the USS Sailfish (SSR-572) out of New London, CT. During this time, he met the former Bunny Buell of Waterford, CT, whom he married in 1964.

Bing’s submarine career intersected with the US Navy’s need for non-nuclear trained weapons officers and navigators in 1965. He attended guided missile school in Dam Neck, VA in 1965 and then to the USS Henry Clay (SSBN-625). After a three-year tour, he returned to surface warfare and served on the USS Newport News (CA-148) before posting to the Naval Academy in 1971, where he was an instructor in Seamanship & Navigation, eventually becoming Chair of that department.

In 1975 he was ordered to JUSMMAT (Joint US Military Mission for Aid to Turkey), Ankara, Turkey, during the Cyprus embargo, making this posting a challenging job. However, the family benefited from the multiple travel opportunities in Turkey and Europe where they viewed the assignment as a “gift.” Returning to CONUS in 1978, Bing took an assignment with CNET in Pensacola, FL, honing his gift for team-management and book editing.

He retired from the US Navy in 1984 and after a brief respite as house husband took employment with Tracor Marine and then Booz Allen Hamilton where he created his own team to train and undergird the Saudi Navy in their purchase of 12 patrol craft. During this time, he co-wrote and edited two professional books - “Farwell’s Rules of the Nautical Road” and “Knight’s Modern Seamanship.” He took early retirement from Booz Allen Hamilton in 1999, bought a motorhome and toured North America with his wife Bunny for the next six years.

Their favorite volunteer position was with the greater Yellowstone and Jackson Hole Visitors Center in Wyoming. The RV life allowed them to truly enjoy grandparenting as well as getting to know their children as adults. Bing raised three Labrador retrievers, two shelties, numerous cats and often claimed that “Jesus owned a lab.”

The happiest years in retirement were between 2005-2018 when they settled in Georgetown, Texas, in a Sun City Community. They joined Celebration Church where Bing served as a small group leader, lay pastoral counselor, and elder. Over the years, Bing served in many capacities in the Episcopal Church - his favorite being diocesan big brother to the teen renewal movement called “Happening.”

Above all else, Bing loved his Lord and his family. He leaves his favorite blind date, Bunny; three children: CDR Rob Bassett (USNR ret. Class of 1989, USNA) and wife Adrienne; Holly Robinson and husband, Chris; and CDR David Bassett (USN ret. Class of 1995, USNA) and wife Sandy as well as six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Patricia Pels, and his brother CDR Melvin Sage Bassett (USN ret. Class of 1953, USNA). “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

The family would like to thank the Great Class of ’58 tailgaters and their warm welcome of Bing’s sons, Rob and Dave, as they attended the football games as midshipmen.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Old Donation Episcopal Church on the 1st of April, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Bing’s inurnment will be at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium on the 14th of July 2023 at 11:30 AM.

We received the unhappy news today (3/20/23) that Dick died. He had a stroke, was hospitalized and didn't make it. I go way back with Dick since we were both on the W.C. Lawe, the destroyer named after his father... on our Youngster Cruise. Dick's obit has been written and will appear in Shipmate before long. He has instructed that his ashes will be spread on Midway Island where his father died.

I regret that I must pass along the announcement of the death of another of my company-mates. Once again we receive this info courtesy of the Alumni Association.

Charles Herbert Baker, age 87, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023.

On June 4, 1935, Charles was born to Frances Helen Gartland and Charles Herbert Baker in La Crosse, WI. He married Suzanne Pauline Tougas on December 22, 1962, in Groton, CT. They had two beautiful daughters, Lisa and Katherine.

Upon completion of Training School and graduation from Central High School, Charles then attended La Crosse State University and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.

Charles served in the US Navy for 26 years, eventually achieving the rank of Commander qualified in submarines. His career included work with NATO and Task Force Operations as well as two tours of duty in Scotland, one as an exchange officer with the Royal Navy.

He was an avid reader and active member of the Thomas Book Group, often mailing his favorite literary finds to his daughter Lisa. Among his other hobbies were goose and deer hunting, scuba diving, playing tennis (he was once an umpire at Wimbledon), playing bridge, fishing, and spending time with his granddaughters.

He is survived by his former spouse Suzanne, daughter Lisa Kirkpatrick (William), granddaughters Ailey and Keira, and very special friend Betsy Goodnough.

He is preceded in death by his daughter Katherine, his parents, and sister Carolyn Baker.

Charles was a big man who lived a big life and faithfully protected and served his family and country. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 18th of April 2023 at 10:00 am at Christ Episcopal Church, 111 9th St North, La Crosse, WI followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am, with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery to follow the service.

Larry died on 1 Feb. The only info available is on the website of the funeral parlor:

Captain Walter A. Reister, United States Navy (USN), retired, died on February 19, 2023, of natural causes at his home in Rockford, MI. Born in 1935 to Alvin and Kathryn Reister, Walter attended both Sparta and Trinity Lutheran elementary and middle schools and graduated third in his class from Sparta High School, in 1953, where he also lettered in tennis, founded and led the chess club, and served as class president for two years. He then attended the University of Michigan for one year before accepting an appointment to the United States Naval Academy from Representative (later president) Gerald R. Ford.

Walter excelled during his time at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD alongside notable classmates John S. McCain and John M. Poindexter, class of 1958, graduating in the top 10% of his class. Shortly after graduating, he married Evelyn Hardcastle of Lansdown, PA. He began his naval career serving on the USS Fred T. Berry. After serving on the Staff of Destroyer Squadron 36 stationed out of Norfolk, VA, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA where he earned a Master of Science in Physics in 1965. Walter served as Weapons Officer on the USS Towers out of San Diego, CA, and completed two tours in Vietnam. Walter then served as a Sonar Evaluation Officer on the Key West Test and Evaluation Detachment in Key West, FL. After Key West, Walter became the Executive Officer of the USS Brumby out of Mayport, FL and then attended the Naval Command and Staff school in Newport, RI. Walter served as the Commanding Officer of the USS Stein out of San Diego, CA, completing a third tour in Vietnam before returning to the Naval Command and Staff School. He then served on the staff of the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, DC from 1976 to 1982 working in undersea warfare.

In 1982, Walter retired from the US Navy and began working for DRS in Oakland, NJ, and later for EDO Corp. in Washington, DC, before retiring in Fairfax, VA. In 2002, Walter and Evelyn made their final move to live in Rockford, MI.

Preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn, his sister, Patricia Blackall, and brother Larry Reister, Walter is survived by his three sons, Walter A. Reister, Jr. (Athena Eary) Richard A. Reister (Judy Davis) Curtis K. Reister (Christina Beatty) five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In recent years, Walter enjoyed playing bridge games and having dinners out with his dear friend Myra Bradford.

The family will hold a memorial in the Sparta, MI area at a later date, and Walter will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in the columbarium with his wife Evelyn later as well.

Charles Korzinek (Chuck) went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 89, on January 23rd, 2023 after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Chuck was born in Patterson, New Jersey to Carl and Rose Korzinek and graduated from Ramsey High School. He went on to attend the United States Naval Academy graduating in 1958 as an Ensign. After graduating, Flight School, he was assigned to Patrol Squadron Seven in Brunswick, Maine. In 1960, he married Janet Carol Schmidt, of Wilmington, Delaware. They later welcomed their son, Craig Korzinek, in 1961.

After serving 4 years in the Navy, he resigned his commission as Lieutenant. After leaving the Navy, he went on to work for Hercules Inc. as an engineer in Wilmington, Delaware. In 1972, he was transferred to the Terre Haute Film Plant where he held several Engineering positions.

He enjoyed volunteering his time over the years at the Maryland Community Church, Wabash Valley Habitat for Humanity, and the 14th & Chestnut Food Pantry.

He is survived by his wife, Janet of 63 years; his son, Craig and wife Kathy; granddaughter, Katelyn; his sister, Rosemarie Bajek; nieces, Carla Burkhart, Gina Dunlevy, and Eva Dooley; and nephews, Joseph Bajek and Gerald Bajek.

Visitation was held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Roselawn Funeral Home from 12-2pm, with a funeral service to begin at 2pm. Services were concluded at the Funeral Home. Chuck was laid to rest in the Chapel of Memories at Roselawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parke-Vermillion Humane Society or to the American Lung Association.

Roselawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park
7500 North Clinton Street
Terre Haute, IN 47805

My dear wife of 59 years passed away yesterday, January 31. Services will be February 10th at Champion Forest Baptist Church, Houston, Texas beginning with 8:30 AM visitation, 9:30AM service, followed by reception. Family departs for burial at Houston National Cemetery at noon.

A special thanks to Bill Marshall who introduced us in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1961.

Captain Clyde C. Morris, USN (Ret.) went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 14, 2023.

Clyde was born on Sept. 4, 1935 in Vienna, Ga., to the late Clyde and Gladys (Taylor) Morris. Upon graduation from Vienna High School in 1953, he joined the Navy, attended the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Bainbridge, Md., and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958 with the 6th company. Following graduation, he served on the USS Manly (DD 940) and was a member of the commissioning crew on USS Charles F Adams (DDG 2). He graduated from MIT in 1965 with a master's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and the degree of Naval Engineer. Following re–designation as an Engineering Duty Officer, he served at the Supervisor of Shipbuilding office in Groton, Conn., and at the Charleston Naval shipyard, Charleston, S.C. In 1971, he was selected as Officer-in-Charge U.S. Naval Ship Repair Office in Singapore, where he served for four years in this exciting and challenging assignment. Upon return to the states, he served as Engineering Officer and Submarine Overhaul Project Officer at the Supervisor of Shipbuilding office, Newport News, Va., where he earned his engineering dolphins and was selected for captain. Next, he served as Deputy Supervisor of Shipbuilding at the Supervisor of Shipbuilding office Pascagoula, Miss. His final assignment was as the Assistant Director of Shipbuilding for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Shipbuilding and Logistics) in Crystal City, Va.

His awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and National Defense Service Medal.

Upon retirement from military service in 1984, Clyde went to work for ANADAC, Inc. in St. Marys, Ga., where he provided support for NAVSEA in their role in the acquisition and activation of the Trident Refit Facility and the Trident Training Facility at Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Ga. Upon completion of this project, he taught for Georgia Military College at the submarine base, where he developed the college requirements for the apprentice program at the Trident Refit Facility. He taught College Algebra, Physics and Technical Drawing. In 1997, he began to phase into his retirement by selling real estate part-time on Amelia Island, Fla., where he lived since 1985. In 2001, he began full retirement (except from church.)

The love of his life was his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Amy Frances (Fran) Mobley Morris. The pride of his life was his three children, Paul (Terri), David (Michele) and John (Mary Beth). The joy of his life was his 10 grandchildren, Erin (Thomas), Morgan, Joel, Reed, Collin, Andrew, Miriam, Micah, Joseph, Ava, and two great-grandchildren, Joseph and Dorothy.]All these survive him. The center of his life was God, whom he served faithfully in 12 different churches in numerous capacities including teacher, deacon and elder. God led him to help start two new churches, New Colony in Billerica, Mass., and Amelia Baptist in Fernandina Beach, Fla.

He is survived by sister Mary Player, sister-in-law Cile Woodward and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Janet Vestal and Brenda Brown for special care in recent years.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Amelia Baptist Church, Amelia Island, Fla., with internment at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Donations may be made in his memory to Amelia Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach. The family thanks Community Hospice for their loving care.

I received the following via Bud Manazir, 12th Co. Rep also via Bill Schramm. Sometimes these take a long path:

Gentlemen – I am William F Omberg, Jr, Class on 1983, 6^th Company – served 7 years active in the Navy.

My father - William F Omberg, Jr, class of 1958, passed away yesterday 18 January 2023, in Richmond VA. He Served 20 years, retired in 1978 as A LCDR.

He is survived by his wife, 6 children, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Two of his children served in military in the 1980s segment of the Cold War, me (navy, surface) one brother as an Armor Office (sp?) in Germany.

During his service his first tour was a destroyer in San Diego, where he obtained OOD and EOOW qualifications, and met his wife. He then proceeded to Submarine School, upon graduation reported to the Submarine Squadron in Key West Florida.

He then attended the Postgraduate School in Monterey and transferred to the Engineering Duty Officer community. From, there he served in New London; then the Norfolk Area with OPTEVFOR, the Charleston Ship Yard – overseeing the Nuclear Submarine Overhauls. From there back to Virginia( Norfolk) with NAVELEX- fiscal oversight of repair contractors. After Naval Retirement he was a program manager with a contractor involved in army or Airforce physical security systems.

It is with great sadness I share that Vincent Panaia has passed peacefully on December 31, 2022 at 11:11 pm.

Bob and I have maintained close contact with Vince these past 30 years after our marriage in 1995. We were living in Southern California where Vince was also living. We stayed in touch with Vince even after we moved to Arizona in 2019. He was a great friend.

His daughter Jennifer Gunther of Huntington Beach, CA is holding a memorial gathering on this Sunday January 15 at the Newport Beach Athletic Club, Newport Beach, CA.

Jennifer will be sending me Vince’s obituary and story. I will then submit on his behalf to Shipmate.

Please distribute this sad news of Vince’s passing to his classmates. Thank you.

John Joseph "JJ" Seeberger December 23, 2022

John Joseph “JJ” Seeberger, loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022, at the family’s “Deep Run Farm” in Madison, Virginia. He was 86 years old.

JJ was born December 5, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in the Bronx. After graduating from Cardinal Hayes High School in 1954, he received an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. As he was readying to depart for Kings Point, he was notified of his acceptance to the U.S. Naval Academy. JJ chose to study at Annapolis and graduated with the class of 1958.

JJ received his naval aviation “wings of gold” in 1959 in Pensacola, Florida. He flew the S-2F Tracker, affectionately called the “Stoof,” flying from aircraft carriers throughout the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. He loved to tell Stoof stories, one of which recounted the recovery effort for Alan Shepherd - the first American astronaut launched into space. He always made sure to delineate that he flew from the more challenging straight deck carriers versus angled deck carriers. JJ ultimately became an anti-submarine warfare expert and supported the Cuban Missile Crisis naval blockade. Later, he served as an Aeronautical Engineering Duty Officer and joined the S-3 Viking program. JJ retired as a Commander during his final tour with the Center for Naval Analyses. He received master’s degrees from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and Virginia Tech.

While stationed at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, he met his fiery red-head Irish bride-to-be, Patricia “Pat” Reardon. They married in 1961 and began a family after relocating to Monterey, California. It was while stationed at Patuxent River, Maryland that JJ and Pat discovered Madison County on a family camping trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Soon, a piece of land was purchased near Kinderhook, Virginia and JJ began developing new skills as a bushwhacker and cabin builder. These were memorable times for JJ and his family, affectionately referred to as their “Foxfire” period, as they spent their summers living in the woodland cabin they had built.

When JJ fully retired from the Navy and worked in the civil service as an aeronautical engineer, he and Pat planted their roots deeper in the county. They purchased land and established Deep Run Farm in the Hebron Valley. As a city kid that took to flying the skies, farming did not come naturally for JJ (known as John in Madison). His first livestock purchase— three steers—all disappeared within the first week of owning them. John sent his four children to search the farm for them with no success. The steer trio was found five miles away walking down a gravel road. This was JJ’s first lesson in livestock escape, with many more stories to come as additional animals made their home at Deep Run Farm. John and Pat’s children became involved with 4H clubs raising sheep, cattle, chickens, bees, and horses.

When John was not riding his tractor, he could be found running down one of Madison’s many country roads. He completed nineteen marathons and triathlons. In 1983, a headline in the Fredericksburg, Virginia newspaper read, “Winning doesn’t count, it’s how you run the race.” John finished last in the Heritage Festival Triathlon after administering lifesaving first aid to a fellow competitor experiencing heat stroke. He was a former member of the Madison Lions Club, a Webelos Scout Leader and the Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 41. He also previously served as a director on the Madison Troop Support Board, which mailed monthly packages to Madison County service members deployed overseas. As an engineer, John loved to tinker and kept busy with ongoing projects, one of which was working tirelessly to restore an antique British MG sports car. He proudly displayed the MG at many 4th of July parades in Madison. He enjoyed playing his banjo, drinking a glass of wine on the porch with Pat, and playing with their late golden retriever, Boomer.

JJ is predeceased by his parents, Dorothy and John, his son, Thad, and his grandson, James. He is survived by his wife, Pat, of sixty-one years, and his three children, Kristin (Baltimore, MD), Scott (Lisa) (Bluemont, VA), and Michael (Judy) (Afton, MN); his sister, Marie, and his grandchildren, Meghan, Sarah, Garrett, Rachel, Ryan, Patrick, and Cullen.

Visitation will be held at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison from 2-4 PM on January 1. Memorial services will be held at Hebron Lutheran Church at 11 am on January 2. Instead of flowers, donations can be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project.

It is with much regret that I report that JJ died yesterday (12/23/22). I have no further info on cause of death or funeral plans. I will be back as soon as I have that. JJ was a great friend from our neighboring 10th Company. He will be mourned by the mighty 10th.

William Everett Byman, aged 86, died peacefully in his sleep on December 13, 2022, joining his beloved wife, Eileen, and the Savior he loved and served.

Bill, as he was known to his many friends, was raised in rural Loveland, Ohio, the first of three children born to Paul and Frances Byman. After high school, he left Ohio to attend the United States Naval Academy; he graduated in 1958 and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy.

His first ship, USS Toledo (CA-133), operated from Long Beach, California. While in Long Beach, he met Eileen Littleton, and they married in 1960. From California, the new couple moved to Yokosuka, Japan, where Bill served on the USS Windham County (LST-1170). Returning to California, he served at Inshore Undersea Warfare Group ONE in Long Beach, followed by another ship assignment aboard USS Regulus (AF-57) based in Alameda.

After nine years as a Surface Warfare Officer, Bill left active duty and returned to Ohio to attend the University of Cincinnati College of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree. He then returned to active duty in the Navy as a member of the Judge Advocate General Corps. He subsequently served at Naval Air Station Millington, Tennessee; at the Naval Legal Service Office in Norfolk, Virginia; as the Staff Judge Advocate at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Florida; and as a General Court-Martial Judge in Norfolk, Virginia. Bill retired from the Navy in 1985 with the rank of Commander.

Bill's post-Navy career was as an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Virginia Beach. In addition to writing many of the City's ordinances, he was the legal advisor to the police and fire departments, and he made many friends in the public safety community. After a decade of public service with the City, he retired for a second and final time.

Even in retirement, Bill remained active in the community, especially at the Virginia Beach Community Chapel, the church he attended for forty-five years. He served in various ministries, including singing in the choir - Bill loved music - and serving as a Chapel elder. He was also active in the Chapel's outreach to international students.

Bill and Eileen loved to travel. In addition to where the Navy took them, they visited many places throughout the United States together, as well as making many trips overseas, especially in retirement, visiting England several times, plus Germany, Sweden, Russia, China, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries.

Bill was very proud of his three sons and his three daughters-in-law: Michael Byman, Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) and wife Michelle; David Byman, Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) and wife Amy; and Eric Byman, Medical Doctor and wife Aimee. He took delight in his six grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Theodore Byman, and his sister, Nancy Gilson. Bill was predeceased by Eileen, his dear wife of 62 years, in August 2022.

Bill's life will be celebrated at a memorial service at Virginia Beach Community Chapel (1261 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach) on Saturday, January 14, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to support outreach to international college students via Global Friendship Ventures, online at globalfriendshipventures.org or by calling 757-589-0317.

Some of you have probably already heard, but our father, Bill Byman, passed away on Tuesday 13 December. His health had been declining since Eileen's death in August, and he just died in his sleep.

His death was sudden and unexpected, but we know he was ready to go to heaven. In our last conversation on Sunday, he quoted the old hymn, 'What can wash away our sins, nothing but the blood of Jesus...."

Memorial services are still being finalized, but probably 2 PM 7 January at the Virginia Beach Community Chapel.

LCDR Henry W. Miller Jr. USN (Ret) passed away 9 December 2022. He was born 23 May 1935 in Baltimore, MD son of the late Henry William and Helen(Knoble) Miller Sr. He was a graduate of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. He graduated from the Naval Academy (6TH Company) in 1958 and served in the Navy for 20 years. He married Adele Hawthorne in October 1986 and resided inPurcellville VA. He had one adopted son, Henry W. Miller III.

Henry served in three ships, USS BROWNSON (DD-868), USS ALBANY (CG-10), and USS CANBERRA(CAG-2). Ashore, his assignments were at the Bureau of Naval Weapons, US Naval Postgraduate School, Rutgers University, and Naval Command Systems Support Center. After his retirement, he worked for TRW, Inc. for 20 years as a Computer Engineer/Systems Analyst.

In retirement, he attended NAVY'S home football games and frequently ARMY-NAVY Games. He enjoyed tennis for many years. He also took a great interest in walking. He hiked the entire 184 miles of the C&O Canal National Park in each direction, usually in five to eight mile hikes weekly. Henry was an avid gardener, enjoying raising vegetables during his retirement years.

He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Purcellville, Virginia. Henry is survived by his wife, Adele H. Miller, his son, Henry III, and grandchildren, HenryIV, Harlan, and Hayley.

Services to be held on 14 December 2022 at 1:00 pm (1300 hours) at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale St, Purcellville, Virginia. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Hamilton, VA. Henry Miller Jr.

I always regret passing this kind of information on to you...but I must. I received the following from the 6th Co. Rep:

Henry Miller passed away December 10 Hank has been in failing health for a while. No more info at this time

Funeral:
St Peter’s Episcopal Church,
Purcellville, VA. Wednesday, December 14, 1:00PM

Barbara Ann (Zilling) Fuller, 86, of Lansdale, wife of the late Gran F. Fuller passed away on Friday, December 2nd at Dock Woods.

Born in Yeadon, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Zelda (Bair) Zilling.

Barbara was a graduate of Friends’ Central High School and went on to graduate from San Jose State University in California with a BA in Social Science. She retired from the North Penn School District as a sixth-grade school teacher with over twenty-five years of service. In addition, she was a member and president of the former Lansdale Women's Club and an active member of Homemaker Country Quilters.

Surviving are children Gary Fuller, husband of Becky, Laura Fuller-Guha, wife of Subrata, and George Fuller, husband of Debbie; brother George Zilling, husband of Bunny; granddaughters Ingrid Guha, Natasha Guha, wife of Kevin Wright, and Jordan Fuller; and great grandchildren Annika and Grady. Along with her husband and parents she is predeceased by her sons Gran Fuller and Greg Fuller.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 17, 1:00PM to 2:00PM at Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, 701 Derstine Ave, Lansdale, with a memorial service to start at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s name to Montgomery County SPCA, 19 E. Ridge Pike, PO Box 222, Conshohocken, PA 19428-0222.

I am the son of the late Gran F. Fuller (USNA - Class of 58) who passed away back in May 1995. I just wanted to forward that my mother, Barbara Fuller, who was married to Gran Fuller for 37 years passed away this past Friday, 12/2/2022. Please note that the memorial service is not this weekend but the following Saturday, 12/17/2022. The obituary should be posted to the Huff & Lakjer website in the next day or so. Thank you.

Shane Patrick Daniels Sr. (8th Co) (12/2/22)
(April 23, 1935 - November 24, 2022)

Shane Patrick Daniels, Captain, USN, retired, passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022, after a long, defiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Shane was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 23, 1935, and grew up in the nearby town of Mariemont. He was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Joan (Dokter) Daniels and a sister, Patsy.

Shane was quite an athlete in his younger years, and with his teammates won the Ohio State Basketball Championship his senior year at Mariemont High School. He received a full football scholarship to the University of Cincinnati, attending one year before his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, where he played football and ultimately graduated in 1958.

Shane attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, graduating with a master’s degree in Meteorology. In addition, he attended the Naval War College and the National War College earning a master’s degree in International Affairs. Throughout his 30-year naval career, Shane had twelve overseas deployments during which he served as commanding officer of an LST and guided missile destroyer. His past staff duty assignments included tours as Force Planner for SACLANT, Surface Operations Officer for Commander Carrier Group FOUR, Operations Coordinator for CINCUSNAVEUR, and commander of Fleet Operations Control Center, Europe. His awards included the Bronze Star with Combat V, two Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Navy Commendation Medal.

After retiring from the Navy, Shane settled in Virginia Beach using his knowledge of coins and passion for history to start a small antiques and collectibles business. In the 1980s and ‘90s he was well-known throughout the area for his estate tag sales and antique appraisals. Shane loved sharing his vast knowledge with anyone who was interested. He continued collecting and conducting estate sales until the effects of the disease made it impossible, then devoted his time to his grandchildren, reading books about American and Naval History, playing Sudoku, and eating ice cream (he loved ice cream). Shane was grateful to be able to spend time with his grandchildren as they grew up and was exceedingly proud of them; in turn they loved him immensely and all share his passions for ice cream and animals. Over the years he passed on many important lessons to each of them, most notably to never quit when things get tough; to always take the high road, no matter what; and it doesn’t matter who wins…as long as it’s a good game. He was, above all, a good husband, father, and grandfather.

Shane is survived by his wife of 60 years, the former Margaret (Peggy) Lesemann of Charleston, SC, son Shane Daniels, Jr. (Christie), daughter Lynne Murrell (John), grandchildren Hanna, Shannon and John Murrell and Sara Daniels, and brothers Richard (Kristina) and Kent (Patricia).

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on December 17, 2022, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1801 Baltic Avenue in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in his name to the Parkinson’s Foundation, Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad in Virginia Beach, or your favorite animal charity.

Altmeyer Funeral Home - Maestas Chapel
1801 Baltic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1112

Oddino Stanley Chiocchio (2nd Co) (11/15/22)
(September 25, 1935 – November 6, 2022)

Oddino Stanley Chiocchio of Lakeview, New Orleans passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was 87 years old. Stanley is survived by his adorable wife Caroline, his two children Kate and Tommy, his son in law Jack Niemczuk, his grandchildren Mallory and Ryan Niemczuk, and his niece and nephew Ainslee and Gordon Sullivan. Stan was a graduate of Isidore Newman and the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He received his MBA from George Washington University. Most of all, he liked flying helicopters and jets. He retired from the Navy in Norfolk, VA and moved his family back to New Orleans. He said the food was a whole lot better there. He worked in the oil field till it went bust and went on to sell insurance. He was a born salesman because he loved to talk. After retiring a second time, he became a physics teacher at his high school alma mater as well as Our Lady of Holy Cross College. He just loved teaching kids. He loved teaching so much that he became an assistant soccer and track and field coach for his son Tommy. He really loved the Louisiana outdoors - being on the water, whether it was sailing, hunting, or teaching his grandchildren the finer points of catching fish. He was a true Who Dat and season ticket holder for many years.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at ten o'clock at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130. The funeral will be in the Chapel at 11 o'clock; please enter on Coliseum.

Pauline Mary Grocki (Wife of Chet Grocki (6th Co)) (11/10/22)
(OCTOBER 21, 1939 – SEPTEMBER 27, 2022)

Pauline M. Grocki was born in Bedford, England, on October 21, 1939. In her own words: “I lived, I loved, I laughed in Chatham, a place that I have come to love. I cherished the people and friends that have been a part of my life. Thank you all.” She died on September 27, 2022.

She leaves behind her beloved husband, Chet Grocki, son, Christian Ryan, four grandchildren: Lily, Drew and Elizabeth of Chatham, and Fred Hoxsie of New York. She was predeceased by her daughter, Victoria Ryan and her brother, Nick O'Brien. She also leaves her sisters Frances D'Souza and Celia Leach, and nieces Christa D'Souza and Heloise D'Souza, all of England. The sisters and nieces are all from England. She also leaves her stepchildren Russ & Alma Grocki of Hawaii, Janet & Terry Lynch of Connecticut, Tom & Suzanne Grocki of Vermont, and Laurel Long of Pennsylvania and their 7 children and 4 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held at Nickerson Funeral Home on 87 Crowell Road in Chatham on Friday, September 30th from 10-12PM with burial at Union Cemetery.

Early in the evening of November 4, 2022, James Dunkin Higgins, Jr. passed peacefully from this life into the arms of our Lord in Heaven. He was surrounded by his family, who loved him dearly, and who were his greatest passion in this life. Jim was born in Memphis, TN, and was a 1958 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He proudly served a distinguished 24+ year career, and was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. There, Jim was a Naval Aviator, completing over 500 Carrier landings (200 of which were at night). He completed his service with honor as a Commander.

Following his service and leadership in the Navy, Jimmy demonstrated his entrepreneurial savvy, beginning his career as an outstanding and trustworthy Real Estate Agent with Better Homes and Gardens Mason-Churchill Realty, then with ReMax, serving Camarillo and greater Ventura County. He was an avid golfer and longtime member of Las Posas Country Club, a wine enthusiast, and a purveyor of the occasional fine cigar. All of these joys and experiences made up parts of Jimmy’s life, but nothing defined him more than his favorite role as a family man.

The day after graduating The Naval Academy, Jimmy married his beloved bride, Betty, and in their more than 64 years of marriage, they became Dad and Mom to five, and Papa and Nana to nine grandchildren. Jimmy has also been the deeply revered patriarch to generations of his extended family. A true Southern gentleman in every sense of the word, Jimmy was well-known for the very traits that seemingly came most naturally to him: his kindness, generosity, wisdom, strength of character and an Irish twinkle in his eyes that touched countless hearts and lives.

Jim and Betty were enthusiastic and adventurous travelers, soaking up various cultures and experiences that were relived many times around the dinner table. They have enjoyed an abundance of dear, lifelong friends and a consistent flow of new ones, because they are such true friends themselves. Godspeed Jim, Jimmy, Dad, Papa. We are deeply saddened by your earthly passing, but profoundly grateful for your Heavenly presence. Your extraordinary life of love and grace will continue to impact our family for generations to come.

With a bit of “creative license”, “O Jimmy boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen and down the mountainside The summer's gone and all the roses falling 'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide But come ye back when summer's in the meadow Or all the valley's hushed and white with snow 'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow O Jimmy boy, O Jimmy boy, I love you so”

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Elizabeth; his brother, Harry; his sister, June Rea; his brothers-in-law, Jack, Gene, and Arthur; and his nieces and nephews, Jack, Steve, Bruce, and Marylou. He is survived by his wife Betty; his brother, Mike, and sisters, Beth, Harriet, Kathy, and Maureen; his sisters-in-law, Mary and Beverly; his children, Lance, Doug, Jay, Mary Beth, and Annie; his son and daughters-in-law, Tom, Shannon, and Meg; his grandchildren, Kenya, Nicholas, Emily, Cooper, Madison, Joey, Avery, Evan, and Luke. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who viewed him as a guiding light to be carried forward.

The family is hosted a Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 20, from 12 - 3 pm, at Las Posas Country Club, located at 955 Fairway Drive • Camarillo, CA 93010. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that you consider a donation in Jimmy’s name to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Alzheimer’s Research.

Just contacted by Pete’s daughter, Christina. She tells me that Pete has been cremated. He desired no funeral and no memorial. His ashes will combined with Delia’s.

Terrence Byrne Magrath passed away at home, surrounded by family and friends, on October 20th, 2022 after a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He fought to the end with characteristic determination and bravery.

Terry was born on July 25th, 1936, in Upper Darby, PA to the late Dr. Joseph Magrath and Frances Eveler Montgomery. He graduated from Malvern Prep in Pennsylvania and attended the Bullis School in Silver Spring, MD. In 1954 he was admitted to the United States Naval Academy. Terry served as the Chief Engineer of the In-house Radio Station “WRNV” and as the President of the Physics Club.

Upon his graduation from Annapolis, Terry was commissioned into the Air Force in 1958, and shortly after he married Marilyn Grey, RN. Together they had two children, Kelly Anne and Michael Joseph. Terry was a devoted father, Kelly and Michael brought much joy to his life.

He attended Air Force flight school and earned his wings in 1959. He was selected to become a flight instructor and spent the next five years training student-pilots in everything from aviation basics to advanced fighter tactics, first at Greenville, Mississippi, and later at Williams Air Force Base, (AKA “Willie”) in Chandler, Arizona. Terry was a natural aviator and was assigned special missions that only an expert pilot could accomplish. These included training NATO allies, flying F-101 Voodoo fighters during the Cuban Missile Crisis, demonstrating the capabilities of the new supersonic T-38/F-5 jet to our allies, and conducting sensitive missions vital to national security in the Far East. The nation owes Terry a debt of gratitude for his faithful service to freedom and democracy.

After the Air Force, he earned an MS in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and joined US Steel as Assistant to the President of Universal-Atlas Cement. Shortly thereafter he was transferred to Wall Street to become an investment manager for US Steel’s substantial pension fund.

In 1968, Terry was invited by Ned Johnson to join Fidelity Management & Research’s Investment Management Services in Boston. Terry was a forerunner in promoting the benefits of international asset allocation in light of Modern Portfolio Theory. He found much success marketing associated products to institutional and corporate pension clients. He also worked to establish and expand Fidelity’s overseas business, including helping to open and expand the London and Tokyo offices. His contributions were essential to Fidelity International’s early and rapid growth.

In 1972, Terry married Katherine Busboom and they moved into an iconic seaside house in Marblehead, MA where they were generous hosts to family and friends. In 1982, Terry and Katherine founded ValueQuest, Ltd., a private investment management company headquartered in Marblehead. They were pioneers in international value-oriented public equity investing for pension funds. They successfully ran the company for twenty years.

In the late 1980s, Terry served as Chairman of the Board of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem and helped guide the local museum to become an institution of international acclaim. Terry also served as Chairman of the Harbors and Waters Board of Marblehead, MA for ten years.

In the mid-90s, Terry served as Chairman of the Board of AtlantiCare Medical Center in Lynn, MA serving a population of 80,000, mostly blue-collar workers or recent immigrants. During a tumultuous time in healthcare, he positioned the hospital for a successful merger with North Shore Medical Center and Partners Health (now Mass General Brigham), one of the very top institutions in the country, thus securing the continuation of hospital care in the cities of Salem and Lynn. He went on to chair the NSMC Board and to serve on the Partners Board.

During this period, Terry’s daughter Kelly suffered several brain hemorrhages resulting from a pre-natal aneurysm. While little was known about her condition, Terry’s swift action and commitment to providing her with the best medical care available saved her life and gave her an additional thirty years beyond what could have been expected at the time. Terry was steadfast in his attentive care of her until she finally passed away in 2012.

Terry was an avid sailor and his passion was Gesina, his 49-foot Hinckley yawl. He and Katherine sailed extensively with family and friends, from Maine to the Caribbean, for twenty years. He was also on the Board of the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead where they were regular participants in the club’s cruises. In the early 2000s they retired to Naples, where Katherine sadly passed after a long battle with cancer.

In 2008, Terry went on a blind date with Patrice McKenney. They married over a year later and moved to Switzerland for Patrice’s work. While living in Nyon, they traveled throughout Europe enjoying the unique life of expatriates. It was a beautiful start to a very happy marriage. They returned to Naples in 2012 to their home in Grey Oaks where Terry played golf and enjoyed friends at the dog park with their two collies.

With his generosity of spirit, authenticity, sense of humor, and enormous love of life, Terry impacted so many people for the better and he will be sincerely missed.

Terry is survived by his wife, Patrice Magrath, her sons, Michael Patrick and Brian Costelloe and Brian’s wife Sasha Sibilla. He is also survived by his son, Michael Joseph, his wife Adria, and their daughter Magdalene Grey Magrath. Terry was predeceased by his daughter Kelly Anne Magrath in 2012.

The family thanks everyone at McKenney Home Care for their support and help in making his final months comfortable. Also sincere thanks to Avow Hospice who provided expertise as well as loving care in the final days.

Memorial services and Celebration of life for family and friends will take place at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples FL 34105 from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm on October 29, 2022. There will be a celebratory luncheon at 1:30pm at Naples Yacht Club for those in attendance.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. For online condolences, please visit www.fullernaples.com.

After a period struggling through lung cancer, Wayne Pulling of Blounts Creek, North Carolina, passed into heaven on March 26, 2022.

Wayne was born on April 25, 1936, in Union City, Pennsylvania to parents Kennith and Eileen Pulling.

He is survived by his wife; Norma Pulling, children; Scott Pulling, Lisa Pulling, Eric Pulling and Tom Peters, grandchildren; Mikelle Pulling, Alexandra Pulling, Tiago Iturbe and Keenan Pulling, brother; Richard Pulling.

Wayne graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958 with his degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He served as a naval aviator for twenty years, retiring in 1978. He continued with a civilian career as a Program Manager until retiring from Northrup Grumman in 1999. Wayne had many interests and was active in many hobbies, including woodworking, trains, gardening and loved his YOGA!

Wayne’s request is to have his remains spread into Lake Erie. Memorial service will be held in the future near his childhood home of Northeast, Pennsylvania.

Captain James Alexander Kenney, United States Navy, 87, of Hollywood, SC, peacefully entered the care of our Lord on Saturday, Oct 1, 2022. Son of the late Mary O’Brien & James E. Kenney of Holyoke, MA, he was born November 27, 1934, attended Holyoke HS and graduated from the US Naval Academy, (USNA) with the great Class of '58! He married Danielle Sullivan, of Granby, CT in 1959, earned his Navy Wings of Gold and went on to defend his country for over thirty years. He was the ultimate Patriot!

Jim flew many types of aircraft, including the A-1 Skyraider before transitioning to the A-7 Corsair II as a plankowner with the “Argonauts” of VA-147. As Commanding Officer (CO), he skippered the famous VA-27 “Royal Maces” to distinction in the waning days of the Vietnam conflict. He completed six combat deployments to Southeast Asia and amassed over 1000 carrier landings. Before his assignment to Commander, Mine Warfare Command in Charleston, SC in 1982, he was a Battalion Officer at the US Naval Academy and CO of the USNA Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, RI. Jim retired in 1988 from his last command at Naval Base Charleston.

During his very distinguished service, he was the recipient of many military awards, most notable were the; Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), Air Medal (13 awards, 1 individual, 12 Strike/Flight), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards, 1 with Combat "V" for Valor); Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 awards, 1 with Combat "V" for Valor) and numerous other personal and unit awards.

Upon his retirement, Jim opened West Ashley Property Management (WAPM), a service needed due to Naval Base Charleston closure, which Jim heroically fought to keep the base open throughout the '90's. He was a life member of many organizations, his favorites being Bachman's Battery, Military Order of the World Wars, the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the "Red River Rats", a Vietnam-era military aviator's association.

Besides his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his brother, Edward Kenney (Lucille) and sister, Mary Deleva (Joe). He is survived by his loving wife Danielle of 63 years, his sister Margaret Randall (Richard), and his adored children; Suzanne Zecchin (Todd), from Annapolis, MD., and Danielle Cartuccio, James Kenney, Jr. and Patrick Kenney; four grandchildren, Danielle Connick, Jake Cartuccio (Krista), Ryan Kenney, Breland Kenney; and four great grandchildren, Isabella and Cameron Connick and Kaylie & Giana Cartuccio, all of Charleston. He will also be truly missed by his beloved sibling in-laws, nieces and nephews and an abundant number of friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 4-7PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home on Bees Ferry Rd, SC.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4255 SC-165 in Meggett on Yonges Island, South Carolina. Military Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC.

David Anthony Wier of Rochester New York died peacefully on July 26,2022 at the age of 85. He is survived by his son, Matthew, a registered nurse, currently living in Portland Oregon. Matt is the son of David’s 1959 marriage to Peggy Ann Wier. He and his wife Michelle will soon be relocating to Burlington, Vermont. David is also survived by his sister Susan Zoltewicz of South Carolina and was the beloved uncle of his nieces Jennifer Swygert and Joanna Zoltewicz and his nephew John Zoltewicz Jr.

David brought joy and laughter to his holiday visits to South Carolina. Family was his special focus. He kept in touch and phoned often. His second marriage in 1982 was to Patricia Drew in Rochester. Their strong friendship lasted throughout the years. Brad Weeks was his stepson and a good friend. David was born in California in 1936 to Henry Robert Wier, a Naval Officer, and Ester Alberti, an author of childrens’ books.

David graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958 and served 4 years in the Marine Corps. He attended the Washington University School of Law and in 1966 began his career as an antitrust attorney with the Donovan Leisure Law firm in New York city. Recruited by Kodak in Rochester in 1974, he rose to deputy general counsel until his retirement in 1999. Afterwards, he worked part time as Senior Antitrust Counsel with Harter, Secrest & Emery. Over the years that he lived in Rochester, David lived in numerous houses and felt an attachment to many of them. He often took visitors on drives, pointing out his former homes. A music lover, David had an extensive CD collection and impressive sound system. He collected fine art and oriental rugs. David especially enjoyed frequenting his favorite restaurants. He loved his family and friends, showing a great gift of generosity. He will be missed by many.

William George Forhman (11th Co) (9/27/22)
(August 14, 1935 - September 23, 2022)

These get extra hard for me to do when I knew the departed particularly well. Bill and I were in the same company and I visited him and Sharon on a couple of occasions...played with his Thompson Submachine Gun.

Bill died at home on 23 Sept 2022 from complications with Dementia. He is being cremated and will be inurned at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton, Ohio on 28 October with full military honors.

Lieutenant Colonel William G. Fohrman (USAF) of New Lebanon, Ohio went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2022. Bill was born in mid Minnesota and raised on a 200 acre farm. He had a wonderful childhood filled with great love from his parents and other family members. He lived in relative paucity on this farm, horse drawn farm equipment and no electricity; he grew up without electricity. When he came home from the Naval Academy at age 18, they finally had converted to electricity. This would be in the early 1950’s!

He did not care for farming, loved cars and airplanes, but knew due to their lack of funds, his future was so unsure; however, when he was seventeen, he had an odd opportunity to attend Annapolis Naval Academy. It was an extremely difficult time for him while attending the academy. The 11th Company he was in at the academy underwent bullying and hazing, causing many young men to quit the academy. Bill vallied his way through the four years, but he did not enjoy the sea nor being in boats. He had always pictured himself a pilot. After the academy, he signed up with the U.S. Air Force and immediately was sent to pilot training.

The type of work and positions he held during his time in the Air Force followed him into retirement. He continued his education by acquiring a masters degree in Public Administration. His major occupation focus during his active duty was in Configuration Management. He was assigned to Wright-Patterson AFB. There he became a Director of Configuration and Data Management for the Aeronautical Equipment System Program Office. He was originally assigned as director of the 460 person Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD) Mission Support Directorate. He formed the Deputy for Support consisting of Acquisition Logistics, Test and Evaluation, and Configuration/Data Management Directorates after serving as Director of Configuration and Data Management for all of Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD). During his Air Force career, he published an article on Configuration Management in the Defense Management Review and he was a contributing writer to the Configuration Management Tutorial Text.

He served as Air Force Command Pilot and flew 35 combat missions to Viet Nam. He retired at the rank of Lt. Colonel after 20 years of service.

After retirement, he held a position with Systran Corporaton of Dayton as a Principal Investigator for the Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratory. He developed a unique system development methodology, provided hardware and software configuration management expertise, and developed new technical documentation standards. He continued into retirement his work experience with the Air Force. He retired in 1997.

There is a veritable, interesting bottom line to Bill’s Annapolis post graduate life. He was embittered about his academy experience, but in the early 90’s an academy classmate and Bill began internet messaging. This encouraged Bill to attend 1958 Class Reunions which he enjoyed tremendously, especially by once again meeting many of his classmates. Bill was continually giving lifelong credits to those classmates that offered tutorial help for him. He never, never forgot these classmates. Attending the reunions continued until he was unable to do it. It resolved so much for him, he even wore his Naval Academy ring until died.

Getting into personhood, Bill was a man of a multitude of talents: Skilled at playing the trumpet, expert auto mechanic, award winning of restoration of antique auto, inventor, innovator, gunsmith, gun collector, published writer, supportive, loving father and grandfather, husband of Fifty-five years!

Preceded by his parents, Stanley E. & Martha Mae (Freeman) Fohrman; son-in-law, Albert “Butch” Stanifer. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon F. Fohrman; daughters, Shelia Stanifer & Erica Wick; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Family & Friends Gathering will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, October 28, 2022 at Concord Church, 2225 Concord Fairhaven Road, Eaton, Ohio with Jerry Price officiating. Inurnment will be held at 3:00 P.M., Friday, October 28, 2022 at Mound Hill Cemetery on Camden Road across from Ft. St. Clair in Eaton, Ohio with Military Honors provided by the Wright Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, 220 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Condolences via www.barnesfuneralhome.com.

Charles “Charlie” Thacher Pinkham, 88 of Winchester, VA passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 peacefully at his home after a heroic battle with Alzheimers.

Charlie was born in Brattleboro, VT on September 21, 1934, the son of the late Vernon Curtis Pinkham and Zaida Natalie Hallock. He retired after 20 years of service as a Colonel in the United States Air Force. Charlie was a 1958 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He had previously attended Braddock Street United Methodist Church. He married Janet “Jan” Muriel Heywood on June 14, 1958 in Burlington, VT.

Charlie is survived by his wife Jan, daughter, Debbie Torrance of Winchester, VA, Overland Park, KS; son, Scott(Edie) of Bozeman, MT; 5 grandchildren, Angie, Winston, Zak, Nick, Taylor; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Annabelle Miller of Conover, NC; brother, Carlos Pinkham of Northfield, VT.

A celebration of Charlie’s life will be on Saturday 9/24 @ 11:00 am at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Update 10/13/22: Wayne's Funeral will begin at the USNA Chapel on 8 November at 1030. It will continue at the Columbarium (provide your own transportation) and wind up with lunch at the Club. Patty will need a head count for those intending to attend the club. Please inform her ([email protected]) or me nlt 1 Nov with head count.

Wayne E. Scott, Jr., died on September 12, 2022 in Baltimore, MD. He was 87 years old.

Wayne was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on December 24, 1934, to Wayne and Audra Scott. He graduated from Pontiac High School in 1953 and attended Michigan State Normal College for a year before entering the US Naval Academy as a member of the 16th Company with the Class of 1958.

After graduating with distinction, Wayne was assigned to USS CARPENTER (DDE-825) in Pearl Harbor. His next stop was Submarine School, from which he was one of 9 officers chosen to go directly to Advanced Nuclear Power School, bypassing diesel submarine experience and testing the feasibility of earning one’s dolphins on a nuclear powered submarine. He first served on USS SKATE (SSN-578), with a visit to the North Pole in 1962. After submarine qualification, he was assigned to the pre-commissioning crew of USS NATHAN HALE (SSBN-623)(Gold) and participated in 3 deterrent patrols. After earning the qualification to become “Engineer Officer on a Nuclear Powered Ship,” he served for 2 patrols as Navigator and Operations Officer on USS SAM RAYBURN (SSBN-635)(Blue). Family considerations caused him to resign his active commission, but he remained serving in the Naval Reserves: the Naval Air Reserve Systems Analysis Unit, the Navy Command Center support unit, and the Pentagon’s submarine support unit. He retired as a Captain, USNR, with “34 years in uniform.”

Leaving the Navy, Wayne moved to the D.C. area where he spent about 15 years working with several consulting firms. Principle among them was Logistics Management Institute, a Department-of-Defense-captive think tank, where he served as a Research Fellow and Director of Data Processing. He took a Masters in Business Administration degree from American University in 1972. Ultimately he settled at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, where he worked in quality assurance and maintenance areas of their oversight of the nation’s commercial nuclear power plants. In 2004, after 20 years with the NRC, he retired and they moved to Baltimore.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia Muldowney Scott, daughters Elizabeth Nelson and Meghan D’Angelo, and sons John Scott, Michael Scott, and Robert Watters, as well as by 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Interment will be in the Naval Academy Columbarium and a memorial service is tentatively scheduled to be held at the Naval Academy Chapel on November 7, 2022 at 2:00pm.

Dr. Zack T. Pate, 86, passed away of heart failure on September 4, 2022. He was a graduate of Leesburg High School of Leesburg, Georgia, the United States Naval Academy (Class of 1958), and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD,'70). He was recognized for a lifetime of outstanding and continuing meritorious service in support of the Navy, the submarine force, and the nuclear power industry.

Dr. Pate served the Navy with great distinction for over 22 years of commissioned service. Subsequently, he served for over four decades in an influential leadership role as a champion for industrial nuclear power plant safety. He made contributions of extraordinary value to the nation and the entire world.

His life story is one of pursuing excellence and boldly assuming the highest responsibilities of command and citizenship, initially in his Navy career and then in leading two major civilian organizations. He shaped them into positions of impact in the global nuclear energy industry.

He commanded USS SUNFISH (SSN 649), earned his Doctorate in Nuclear Engineering from MIT. CAPT Pate was early selected for Navy Captain and was personally chosen by the Chief of Naval Operations to be the Prospective Commanding Officer of the USS OHIO (SSBN 726), the first new class of ballistic missile submarines. When the construction of the OHIO was delayed, CAPT Pate was selected by Admiral Hyman Rickover to serve on the Naval Reactors team.

In the wake of the Three Mile Island Incident in 1979, the commercial nuclear power industry established the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO). It's mission is to promote the highest levels of safety and reliability in the operation of commercial nuclear power electricity generating plants. With Admiral Rickover's support, Dr. Pate retired from active Navy service in 1980 to join INPO as Chief of Staff for INPO's CEO, Vice Admiral Dennis Wilkinson, USN (Ret.) With a PhD from MIT (and a thesis written on nuclear safety, his personal passion), he possessed the gravitas and drive to establish standards of excellence for an entire private sector industry. Dr. Pate took the helm at INPO in 1984 where his vision, energy, and selfless efforts led to the U.S. being recognized as the gold standard for nuclear plant safety and reliability. After the Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986, he repeated that success in playing a key role in the founding of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO).

Dr. Pate retired from INPO in 1998. He had led the commercial U.S. nuclear power industry from being an international laggard to a world leader. He received multiple awards in the industry and was elected a member of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering for "promoting and achieving significant improvements in the safe and reliable operation of nuclear power plants worldwide." He also received the William S. Lee Award for Industry Leadership and the Henry DeWolf Smyth Nuclear Statesman Award. Following his retirement from INPO and during his chairmanship of WANO, he served on many industry associations and boards.

Dr. Pate was an avid sportsman, outdoorsman, and pilot. He savored time with friends hunting game around the world and at his shooting club, Burge. A precise marksman, gardener and conservationist, Dr. Pate relished his time in God's creation.

Dr. Pate was the son of Zack and Maxine Kearse Pate of Leesburg, Georgia. His sister, Clairose Brannen, predeceased him. Dr. Pate is survived by a nephew, Sam Brannen; and a niece, Laura Brannen. Dr. Pate was deeply devoted to his wife, Bettye B. Pate, to whom he was married 63 years, residing in Atlanta for over 40 years.

In lieu of flowers, Dr. Pate's family asks that gifts in his memory be given to the organization that meant the most to him: World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO)

Mail to: Institute Nuclear Power Operations
700 Galleria Parkway SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
ATTN: Kris Straw

There will be a graveside service this Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 2 PM in Albany, Georgia. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors. The Kimbrell-Stern Funeral is handling arrangements. A celebration of life will be held at the Church of the Apostles, 3585 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 11:00 AM.

Update: 9/16/22: A memorial service will be held at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Visitation will be from 3:00-4:00, and the service will be from 4:00-5:00. Inurnment will be at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA at a later date.

Mr. Westphal was born in Hampton, Virginia April 18, 1936 and graduated from Fork Union Military Academy in 1954. He received an appointment to the United Stares Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1958. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps upon graduation from the Naval Academy.

Subsequent staff and command assignments took him to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Marine Barracks, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and the 3^rd Marine Division in Vietnam, where he served as a company commander. He returned to Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia and participated in the development of the equipment maintenance management system. He returned for a second tour in Vietnam, serving as the division engineer and executive officer of the 11^th Engineer Battalion. He then attended the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. He became the Marine Officer Instructor at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois. He returned to Headquarters, Marine Corps in 1974, where he served as Head, Facilities Maintenance Section. His final assignment was as the Deputy Director of the Defense Mapping School, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, retiring in 1978 as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Mr. Westphal worked in the defense industry for 30 years, providing management services and performing staff duties in Navy Headquarters. He was the Requirements Officer for aircraft safety systems in the Air Warfare Division of OpNav. He worked for the Surveys and Investigative Staff of the House Appropriations Committee, U.S. House of Representatives. He also worked as an operations manager in commercial renovation and construction.

His personal military decorations include two awards of the Bronze Star Medal with combat V for meritorious service in combat, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon. He is trustee emeritus of the Board of Trustees, Fork Union Military Academy. He is also a member of the Army Navy Country Club, the United States Naval Academy Alumni and Athletic Associations and the Fork Union Military Academy Alumni Association, where he served as a past president.

He is survived by his sons: David W. Westphal of Houston, TX, James A. Westphal of Beaufort, SC, Edward L. Westphal of Houston, TX and Eric P. Westphal of Midlothian, VA. Also eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Donations may be made to Fork Union Military Academy, PO Box 278, Fork Union, VA 23055 Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund.

Update 12/21/22: . Al will have full military honors burial at Arlington National Cemetery on 9 January 2023 at 0900. Request is that attendees with vehicles arrive 45 min ahead of schedule.

Albert Louis Barbero, Col USAF (ret), of Pinehurst, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at his home, he was 88 years old. Albert was born in Haledon, NJ on June 14, 1934, to Albert Barbero and Mary Lanza Barbero. Al graduated from Central High School in Paterson, NJ, attended Rutgers University on an ROTC scholarship for two years prior to his nomination to the United States Naval Academy. Upon graduation from the Academy in 1958, Al was commissioned a 2LT in the United States Air Force. Over the next 26 years Al served in a variety of flying and command and staff assignments as a Radar Navigator in B-52G, Executive Office and Navigator for the C-123 “Candlesticks” in Vietnam with over 120 Night Combat Missions and 470 Combat Hours, Vice Wing Commander, 323d Flying Training Wing, Mather AFB, Deputy Military Assistant to Secretary of the Air Force and as Chief of Air Force Legislative Liaison Program Office. During his Air Force career, Al also attended Air Command and Staff College, NATO Defense College, George Washington University for his Master in Engineering and Auburn University where he received a Master’s in Business Administration. Upon retirement from the Air Force in 1984, Al became the Director of Washington Operations for Sunstrand Aerospace Company in the Washington DC office working Air Force and Congressional issues for the company.

In 2001, Al and his wife Mary moved to Pinehurst, the retirement location he selected back in 1960 when they were stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, NC. He sang with the Golf Capital Chorus and was a member of the Tin Whistles. Together they enjoyed the golf, atmosphere and friendliness of the community. In 2006, after the sudden passing of his wife Mary of 48 years, he continued his time playing golf, enjoyed attending the Met Opera events shown at the Southern Pines Theater, listening to the Carolina Philharmonic, embraced the time he shared with his children and grandchildren, attended Navy Football games to visit friends and classmates of “58 is Great”, passionately followed his beloved NY Yankees, and reconnected with his high school sweetheart Flo Bitowf.

Albert is survived by his son, COL (USA Ret) Michael P. Barbero and his wife, Vicki of Pinehurst, NC; his daughter, Tracey A. Pearson and her husband, Daniel, of Granite Bay CA; his grandchildren Mary Graham and her husband Kent, Michael Barbero II and Jonathan Pearson; and his great-grandchildren Gunnar and Emersyn Graham.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, September 12, 2022 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinehurst. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 6-8 PM at Boles Funeral Home in Pinehurst. In lieu flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the American Diabetes Association.

Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.

Richard E. Keefe (Dick) passed away from complications from Alzheimer’s on April 22, 2022. He entered USNA from New Jersey and graduated near the top of his Class of 1958 as a member of the 4^th company. Dick was commissioned in the Air Force and attended tech school at Lowry AFB, CO where he graduated as a Nuclear Weapons Officer in 1959. He resigned his commission while stationed in the UK. .

Richard graduated from law school and served in the US Justice Department for a while before moving to Seattle, WA. He married Elaine in December, 1963. Dick had a very successful career as a partner in a law firm in the Seattle area. His last residence was Friday Harbor, WA which is on an island northwest of Seattle. Richard is survived by Elaine who has downsized to a condo in Seattle and three sons and a number of grandchildren. I last saw Dick in 1959 at Lowry AFB while attending the same tech school that he did.

My father died last week in the memory care unit of the hospital in which he lived for the last two years in Salt Lake City. In view of the advanced stage of his Alzheimer's affliction we all considered his passing to be a blessing. Obituary to follow,

Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Walter Criswell; parents, Col. John Winthrop Mott and Kelsey Martin Mott; and sisters, Kelsey Mott Riddell and Melicey Mott Stoeppelwerth. Alice and Phillip are survived by sons Philip (Dowling) and Andrew (Susan) and seven grandchildren.

Alice was born April 12, 1935, in Fort Riley, Kansas and was the daughter of a US Anny officer. She moved many times in her youth and often proudly noted that she attended five different high schools including schools in Germany and France. Alice

received a bachelor's degree in English Literature from The College of William & Mary, where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. Later she earned her master's degree in Library Science at Arizona State University. She married Phillip Criswell in June 1958 after his graduation from the United States Naval Academy. His military career afforded her more travel to various domestic posts, but her favorite - and longest - was England

After the birth of her two sons, Alice studied accounting at California State University, earning her CPA. She worked in a variety of accounting and financial analyst roles before accepting the professional role she relished, which was as an Auditor and Inspector with the Central Intelligence Agency. Her 20+ year career with the Agency included compelling work, great friendships, and frequent travel to fascinating foreign countries. Alice enjoyed painting, genealogy, and - most of all - a good mystery show on the BBC.

Alice's family would like to thank the caregivers from Falcons Landing's Johnson Center, Life Matters (now part ofTheKey), and INOVA Loudoun Hospital who provided support and comfort to her over the past year. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Inova Loudoun Hospital (Donate to !nova Loudoun Hospital) and note Alice Criswell in the "Tribute Information" section.

Bruce died on 31 July. Plans are underway for Bruce’s funeral and burial at Punchbowl. She and Bruce had moved into a retirement community. Lavonne's address is

Sandra Marie Elder Day passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was dedicated to her family and her community, serving in many volunteer and leadership roles throughout her life, the last 50 years of which were in San Diego. She was a champion of women's rights and public education. A graduate of both Stanford (1958) and Radcliffe (1959), she was an avid reader, traveler, food lover, social commentator, and theater goer. She is survived by her 3 children (Rosemarie, Chapin, and Roby), their spouses (Steve, Elena and Dawn), and 8 grandchildren (Kate, Andrew, Ellie, Rue, Sophia, Jasper, Jordan, and Jackie). She was predeceased by her husband, Chapin Walker Day, Jr. Burial will be with him at Miramar National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in February. Please consider a donation in her honor to the American Association of University Women.

Loretta (Lori) Silver Burden went home to be forever with her savior Jesus Christ on July 6 at age 85. Lori was born to Elbert and Bessie Mae Silver in Rossville, Georgia on June 21, 1937. She was married to David Greer Burden on March 21, 1959. She joins sister Myra (Mimi) Burden in Heaven and is survived by her brother Randy A. Silver of Signal Mountain, TN. She also leaves behind her spouse David, of Williamsburg, Virginia, and their two daughters, Dana B. Charbonneau of Inman, SC and Kelley B. Miller of Landrum, SC, along with five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Lori had a way of making all events (birthdays, Christmas, Easter, etc.) magical. She always went over the top with her efforts to make her family feel special. She loved beauty in all things… God’s creation, a well-set table, a Christmas Tree. She loved learning, especially about her Lord. She will be missed by all who knew her.

SARASOTA - It is with sadness that we announce the death of the Rev. John A. “Jack” Chrisman, Jr., on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Fr. Chrisman served as an Assisting Priest at St. Boniface, Siesta Key (2004-2014). He and his wife Donna came to St. Boniface in 2004 following his retirement. Fr. Chrisman also held the rank of Captain (Ret.) in the US Navy.

A service will be held at St. Boniface at later date with inurnment at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Mel Runzo went to be with his Lord on June 20th, 2022. He was 86 years old when he died unexpectedly from a fall and subsequent bout with COVID. Mel was born in 1935 in Zelienople, Pa. and later upon graduation from Mesa High School in Mesa Az. accepted an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy. He graduated from the USNA in 1958. He then attended flight school and became a helicopter pilot. Several years later while stationed in Norfolk, Va., Mel met his soul mate, best friend, and future wife, Tinker Barker. Stationed mainly on the east coast, in Norfolk and Washington DC, Mel served his country for 27 years, rising to the rank of Captain.

For all the accomplishments and accolades Mel received while in the navy, if you asked him what he is most proud of, his answer would be his relationship with Jesus Christ. A close second would be that he wasa good husband and father to Tinker and his son Chris, respectively.

Always smiling, with never a bad word to say about anyone, Mel loved life and loved bringing joy to those around him. In addition to his family, he loved Eastern Shore Chapel and his Peanut friends. Mel found so much joy in the relationships made working at the Food pantry and often spoke of the wonderful friendships he had formed while living at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community. He also loved his grandchildren with every fiber of his being.

Left to cherish memories of Mel are his son Chris (Beth); his three grandchildren Aaron (Nikki), Dustin, and Ethan (Brooke); his great grandchildren Elijah and Ruah; his sister Ann McCready; his sister-in-law Corolla Runzo; his sister-in-law Barbara Hull; and his two nieces Patty Bartneck and Peyton Von Hirsch.

The family would like to extend an incredible thank you to all the nurses, doctors, and caregivers at Virginia Beach General Hospital that tended to Mel during his stay. You were compassionate troughout.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

A funeral will be held for Mel at Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church on July 23, 2022 at 11am. A live-stream link of Mel’s Celebration of Life service may be found at https://youtube/1q1OhipMcZI .

In leu of flowers a donation may be made in Mel’s honor to the Eastern Shore Chapel food pantry.

John Otto Phillips, Jr., “Jack”, departed this life Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the home of his daughter, Joanna, in Pensacola, Florida. Jack was born to Florentine Holmes and John O Phillips, Sr. in Miami, Florida August 20, 1935

Jack spent his early years in Manchester, Tennessee where he and his family were very involved in the community. He was an Eagle Scout, lifeguard at the local swimming pool, high school football player, active member of the United Methodist Church and worked at Evans grocery store.

He attended Coffee County schools and graduated in 1953. He began his college life at Vanderbilt University prior to receiving an Appointment by Tennessee Congressman Joe L. Evins to the United States Naval Academy. While wrestling at the Naval Academy, Jack sustained an injury which disqualified him from remaining as a Midshipman and he had to leave the academy.

Jack continued his studies at the University of Tennessee (UT) and ultimately graduated with honors and a business degree. While at UT, Jack was a member of the UT Singers ensemble. Jack received a MS in Management from Rollins College in 1971.

Upon graduation, Jack went to work at Chrysler Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama. While working at Chrysler Jack met Mary Dudley Call. They were married May 1963 and had four children. After spending several years with Chrysler, he was hired by the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) and moved to Titusville, Florida. While employed by NASA for 30+ years, he was involved in many projects including Apollo Missions, booster rocket redesign for the Space Shuttle and the Hubble Telescope among many others. Jack received several awards and accolades for his work at NASA.

Jack married JoAllen Rogers May 6, 1978. After spending time in Huntsville, Al, Pass Christian, MS and Danbury, CT, they returned to live in their hometown of Manchester, TN in 1984.

Following his retirement, Jack began looking for a way to stay busy and spend as much time as possible at the family farm. Together, Jack and Jo opened The Fairway Driving Range on Interstate Drive. Jack was always working on a project and could often be found scouring local junk yards to find parts for cars he was fixing up. He enjoyed watching sports (aka snoring on the couch), thrifting at the local goodwill, playing cards, eating sweets, and traveling to visit his friends and family. Jack never knew a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone.

Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his wife, JoAllen Rogers, an infant son, Jay, and both of his parents. He is survived by his three children Leigh (and Robert) Radmacher of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Joanna Cope of Pensacola, Florida, and John (and Lorie) Phillips of Vestavia Hills, Alabama; three stepchildren Jennifer Dunn of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Bobby (and Bobbie) Dunn of Brown Summit, North Carolina, and Jeff (and Christy) Dunn of Raleigh, North Carolina; One sister, Florentine “Tine” Liegerot of Brevard, North Carolina; 8 Grandchildren and 2 nephews.

Visitation with family and friends was held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, from 10:00am until 11:00am at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral services will immediately follow. Burial will take place at Hillsboro United Methodist Church Cemetery.

George passed away in a hospice facility in Tucson, Arizona on 15 February 2022. , Born Montpelier, Vermont. No services scheduled.

Roger Walter Stallkamp (Lt. Col. USAF, ret.), age 86, of Beavercreek, made his "Last Flight" on May 23, 2022, as a result of complications from leukemia. He was born on Christmas Day, 1935, the third of 3 sons born to Albert and Lucille Stallkamp, in Los Angeles, CA.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Leo and Lucille Lindeman Stallkamp; daughter, Patricia; and brother Louis Stallkamp.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Anne Stallkamp; his loving children, Karen (Gary) Rawson, Richard (Kathy) Stallkamp and Michael (Beth) Stallkamp; eight grandchildren, Tracie, Brian, Kellie, James, Jason, Alexa, Austin and Grace; his brother, John Stallkamp; and many other loving family and friends.

Roger graduated from South Pasadena-San Marino High School in 1953 and spent one year at Pasadena City College before entering the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1958. Upon graduation, he accepted a commission in the US Air Force and entered pilot training. With new wings pinned on, he completed the Advanced Fighter Interceptor School program at Valdosta, GA. Due to a critical demand for pilots in Strategic Air Command (SAC), the entire class of trained fighter pilots were assigned to either bombers or tankers. He flew KC-97 and KC-135 aircraft tankers before entering the USAF Test Pilot School, class of 69A. He was assigned to the Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD), Deputy of Flight Test at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, doing “black box” testing. The favorite aircraft he flew was the zero-G or “vomit comet” which, at the time, tested everything that went into space including the astronauts. After a tour in Southeast Asia, he returned to the Dayton area and completed a master’s degree in Engineering Management from the University of Dayton. He was assigned again to ASD, as division flight safety officer and subsequently as chief of safety. As chief of the safety office, he was a member of the division commander’s Executive Independent Review Team. He finished his Air Force career at Systems Command Headquarters, Andrews AFB, MD, as systems safety branch chief and deputy chief of safety for the command in 1979.

After retirement, he was hired by Hartzell Propeller Co. to establish and run their field investigation department which involved aircraft accident investigation and was the company focal point for product liability issues. He participated in hundreds of aircraft accident investigations as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation team and other foreign investigative authorities worldwide. He taught propeller accident investigation courses at FAA, NTSB, Transport Canada, and AAIB (Air Accidents Investigation Branch-UK) training schools. He was certified as a propeller accident investigation expert and testified at trial in both state and federal courts.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 9:30am-10:30am, at Queen of Apostles Community (QAC), 4435 E. Patterson Rd., Beavercreek. Mass of Christian burial will be held immediately following the Visitation at the church at 10:30am. Burial will be held after at Calvary Cemetery, Dayton.

James “Jim” Daniel Campbell, Jr., age 87, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born on September 19, 1934 in New York City, the son of the late James D. Campbell, Sr. and Mary Irene Nethercott Campbell.

James was a 1953 graduate of Cathedral Prep High School where he played football and was affectionately called ‘Moose”. He also attended the U.S. Naval Academy, Columbia University in Washington D.C. and Gannon University, earning a degree in electrical engineering. He was employed at General Electric for 38 years in Engineering Management. James was very dedicated to his career which involved international travel to all parts of the world to solve crane issues.

Jim and his loving wife Julia “Judy” enjoyed 64 wonderful years of marriage. Together they had six children. James is survived by three daughters, Denise Marie Campbell, of Highmore, SD, Jeanne Patricia Campbell of Chevak, Alaska, Susan Eileen Campbell of Cleveland, OH; three sons; James D. Campbell, III (Pamela) of Edinboro, PA, Joseph Edward Campbell (Wendy) of Lake City, PA and John “Jack” Anthony Campbell (Sheri) of Erie. James is further survived by ten grandchildren, Michael and John Knockel, Bryan, Gabriel, Samuel, Danielle and Joshua Campbell, and Keith (Adrienne), Janelle (Teresa) Wicks and Ani Trawles; and four great grandchildren, Myles and Maya Walters and the newest twins, Cliodhna and Oisin Wicks. James was preceded in death by two sisters; Virginia McGovern and Dorothy Hosteter; and two brothers; Albert and James Sterling Campbell.

Those that met Jim, remembered him. He was a large man, not just in height, but also in heart. During retirement James spent many years enjoying the great trips they took with the GEER group. (General Electric Exempt Retirees). Jim had a gift for working with wood. He was a craftsman, making many beautiful pieces that will live on forever. He was always there to help a neighbor in need and his handiwork can be found all along his Hartt Road neighborhood.

When his family was young James enjoyed taking them camping but then as the family grew older they turned to boating. His family and friends have shared many stories of their trips across Lake Erie. How James could maneuver the Celtic C’s into that first boat stall is still a wonder! James was a past Commodore, and a life-long member of the Presque Isle Yacht Club. He and his family enjoyed the many friendships they made there. The family would like to acknowledge the many years of special friendship with Harold and Janet Eisert.

Friends may call at the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc., West Ridge, 3801 W. 26th Street on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m, and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday (25 May) at 11:00 a.m at St. Jude Church 2801 W. 6th Street, Erie, PA 16505. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge
3801 W 26th St
Erie, PA 16506

Julia “Judy” Frances Power Campbell, age 84, of Erie Pa. passed away on June 11, 2020 at 3:17 pm. Born on December 14, 1935 in Oil City, she was the youngest of seven to the late Maurice Anthony Power and Margaret Helen (Donaghey) Power.

Judy was a 1953 graduate of Strong Vincent High School and attended Villa Maria College, earning a degree in business education. She loved to sing. She was a meso soprano in high school and college, and sang in every church she attended. Her good friend and former music teacher Isabelle Phasey conducted a lady’s choir called the Enjoyables. As a member of that choir Judy and the other ladies would practice and put on several concerts a year for friends and family. Her passion for singing continued into her 70's. Now there is a "new" voice that can be heard singing in the heavenly choir!

Judy loved a puzzle, a game of pinochle, a giant bowl of popcorn, watching professional basketball, sunny days aboard the Lady Jane or Celtic C’s with her “Captain Jim” and late nights gabbing with friends and family. The memories she created for and shared with those who loved her will be cherished forever.

In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by siblings Mary Helen Brumbach, Clare Marie Aho, Maurice Anthony Power Jr., Maureen Alice Haak, Margaret Ann Fogle and Jeanne Patricia Stafford.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 64 years James Daniel Campbell Jr. of Erie Pa, and her 6 children Denise Marie Campbell of Highmore, South Dakota; James Daniel Campbell III and wife Pamela of Edinboro, Pa; Jeanne Patricia Campbell of Chevak, Alaska; Susan Eileen Campbell of Cleveland, Ohio; Joseph Edward Campbell and wife Wendy of Lake City, Pa and John Anthony Campbell and wife Sheri of Erie, Pa.

Judy’s iconic spunk, wit and sass (Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine) will never be forgotten and has been appropriately passed down in her ten grandchildren, Keith and wife Adrienne Walters, Janelle and wife Teresa Wicks, Ani Trawles, Michael and John Knockel, Danielle, Bryan, Gabriel, Samuel and Joshua Campbell along with two great grandchildren Maya and Myles Walters. This is all in addition to the legendary mothering she provided to the entire neighborhood over the years, well into the adulthood of many.

Memorials can be made to St Jude the Apostle Catholic Church 2801 West 6th St. Erie, PA 16505.

Due to Covid-19, funeral services were private. Arrangements were entrusted to Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services, West Ridge 3801 West 26th St. Erie, PA 16506. Burial will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services West Ridge
3801 W 26th St
Erie, PA 16506

In the early morning of May 19, 2022, Jay quietly departed for his safe lodging, holy rest and eternal peace surrounded by his loving family.

Jay was born in Bridgeport, CT the eldest son of Celestine “Sally” Catherine (Halm) and John “Jack” Joseph Galla on July 5, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his brothers, Gregory Winters, Peter Victor and his sister, Jacqueline Celestine (Scott).

Jay attended Fairfield College Preparatory School in Fairfield, CT and was subsequently awarded an appointment as a midshipman to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. as a member of the 14th Company, He was commissioned an Ensign in 1958 (’58 is Great!) and served 5 years as a combat information control officer aboard the USS Warrington (DD-843) and the USS Sampson (DD-10). Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Fairfield University to fulfill the necessary prerequisites to pursue his newfound passion for medicine. He received his Doctorate in Medicine from the Cornell University Medical College in New York, New York in 1967.

In his second year of med school, he was introduced to the love of his life - the beautiful and captivating Joy Leslie Pierce, who was flying international routes as a stewardess based out of JFK for TWA following her graduation from The University of California with a BA in French. Jay and Leslie were married in New York City at St. Catherine of Siena Church in 1965 and were subsequently blessed with six adoring children - John Michael (1966), Karen Christina (1968), Matthew Peter (1969) m. Elizabeth Berghausen MD, Susan Elisabeth (1973) m. Ioannis Kareliotis, Kirsten Leslie (1978) and Bethany Celestine (1983) m. Adam Young.

Jay completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of California San Francisco in 1970 and then fellowship in nephrology at Yale University in 1972. He later received an appointment as an associate professor of medicine at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He provided expert and compassionate patient care and conducted basic science research, authoring numerous manuscripts which furthered the understanding of renal ion transport. He enjoyed attending UK basketball games with Leslie and his children and was a lifelong Wildcats fan.

In the summer of 1980, Jay and Leslie packed their family and moved to Birmingham, AL where he accepted a position as assistant professor in the division of Nephrology and Hypertension at UAB. Following the promotion of his friend and colleague, Dr. Robin Luke, he became the chief and masterfully performed the administrative duties of running the division in addition to his clinical responsibilities.

Jay and Robin were again reunited in their collaborative efforts in 1988 when Jay was asked to serve as nephrology division chief at the University of Cincinnati. Jay and Leslie settled their family in Cincinnati and welcomed the marriages of their children and arrival of sixteen beloved grandchildren. In 2011, Jay retired from his role as division director but continued to teach and provide patient care as a professor emeritus. Upon full retirement, he remained in Cincinnati to enjoy travel and life with Leslie.

He was a proud American, devout Catholic, avid birdwatcher, loved the occasional cigar and Manhattan but when asked how he’d like to be remembered, his answer was firm, swift and simple - “He was a man who loved his family.”

Jay’s life was celebrated with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am on Thursday May 26th at St. Mary Church, Hyde Park where Jay and Leslie are longtime parishioners.

The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for the expert and compassionate care Jay received from his longtime internist, Dr. Greg Rouan and his oncologist, Dr. Rekha Chaudhary.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of Jay’s devoted charities - Pregnancy Center East in Cincinnati (supportpce.com), the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Cincinnati (svdpcincinnati.org) or the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (milarch.org). Condolences to rohdefuneral.com.

Born on December 9, 1940 in Plainfield, NJ, the daughter of Joseph B. Egan, Jr. and Marcella Whelan Egan. Peggy died on May 17th in Queenstown, MD.

Peggy’s family moved to Orlando, FL for her father’s citrus business in the early 1940’s and eventually settled in Vero Beach in 1948. Peggy graduated fro Dunbarton College of Holy Cross in Washington, DC and married Charles Howard Brooks, Jr. in 1963. They settled in Baltimore, but also lived on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for 7 years during her husband’s telephone career. She is survived by her wonderful husband and their three children, Kathleen Brooks McEntee (and Francis McEntee), Patricia Brooks Schulz (and David Schulz) and Thomas Brooks (and Shannon Brooks) and 7 grandchildren, Claire McEntee; Emily and Lauren Schulz; Madison, Lane, Sky and Harper Brooks. She is survived by her brother Robert Egan and his wife Suzanne. Her brother, Joseph B. Egan III, predeceased her.

Peggy thrived raising their children; volunteering in their schools in Easton and Towson; volunteering at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, St. Peter’s Alter Society, Hospice of Queen Anne’s and Estate Treasures. She enjoyed tennis from her teens until reaching age 80. In retirement in Queenstown, she enjoyed traveling, gardening and golf as well as her tennis.

Services will include visitation from 2-4, 6-8 at Helfenbein Funeral Home, Chester, Md Tuesday 5/24 and Mass at 11 AM Wednesday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, Centreville, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compass Regional Hospice, Centreville, Maryland or Our Mother of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, Centreville, Maryland

Kent Beckwith Lawrence of Boston and West Boothbay Harbor, Maine, died on May 12, 2022 in Boston from prostate cancer. He was 86 years old.

Kent was born in Boston, the son of the late Dr. Richard W. and Mary (Peckham) Lawrence. He attended schools in New England and Washington, and in 1958 graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. The day after his graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Erna MacLaughlin of Newport, R.I., in the Naval Academy Chapel. Kent and Erna then embarked side by side as he pursued a Navy career that lasted just over 20 years.

After four years in destroyers, the remainder of Kent’s Navy assignments, both afloat and ashore, involved the submarine service. He served in several subs, and was commander of an attack submarine in the early 1970s. Overseas postings were in London and in Ankara, Turkey. His family accompanied him to both foreign stations, and they all greatly enjoyed the experience of living abroad.

After retiring from the Navy in 1980 Kent returned to the Boston area and embarked on a financial services career. For several years he was a stockbroker with E.F. Hutton, and subsequently became a vice president at the Bank of Boston. In 1988 he joined Babson-United Investment Advisors as a senior investment counselor, and remained with that firm until his retirement as vice president in 2003. Just one year later he was diagnosed with aggressive, high-risk prostate cancer, and decided to devote the remainder of his life volunteering for advocacy, education, and support of other patients. For his leadership and service in those efforts he was awarded by the American Cancer Society and the Cancer Hope Network.

In retirement Kent was also active in a wide variety of other organizations. He was a volunteer docent at Boston’s Old North Church and at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. He also served with Discovering Justice, Boston’s nonprofit civic education organization. For several years he was with the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court as a Hearing Committee member of their Board of Bar Overseers.

He was a proprietor of the Boston Athenaeum, and an active member of several clubs, including the Wardroom Club of Boston, the British Officers’ Club of New England, the Harvard Travellers Club, and the Boston Committee on Foreign Relations. An avid genealogist, he identified eight ancestors who had served our nation’s cause during the Revolutionary War, and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.

A keen boating enthusiast, he started sailing offshore at the age of 15, and kept a boat at his vacation home in Maine. He was an active member of both the Boothbay Harbor and Down East Yacht Clubs. He earned a master’s license in the U.S. Merchant Marine.

Kent was an enthusiastic and dedicated Episcopalian with an abiding belief in the love and power of God. He was a communicant and corporation/vestry member of Christ Church, Boston (the Old North Church). He was also a governing board member of All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal Church near his summer home in Maine.

The greatest joys in Kent’s life came from his loving wife Erna, his family, and good friends. They all shared a bond together that grew ever stronger as years went by. He also achieved much happiness from an eclectic assortment of pleasures which included maritime art, antiques, and artifacts; the Rite One Book of Common Prayer; history; New England; gourmet food; being out on the water; positive attitudes; non-fiction books; snowstorms; Tanqueray martinis; traditional clothing; seafood; railroad trains; Maine in July and August; Boston in the other months; the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Handel; and of course the Red Sox and Patriots.

Kent is survived by Erna MacLaughlin Lawrence, his beloved wife and dearest friend with whom he shared almost 64 years of joyous married life. Erna is retired from a 22-year career at Deutsche Bank/Zurich-Scudder Investments where she was a vice president. He also leaves a son, Richard M. Lawrence; a daughter, Kimberley L. Byrd; and her husband Christopher M. Byrd. Additional survivors include five grandchildren, his sister, and two nephews.

An Episcopal Memorial Service with Holy Communion will be held at The Old North Church in Boston on Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. There will also be a Memorial Service this summer at All Saints-By-the-Sea in Southport, Maine. His ashes will be inurned with Erna’s in the Columbarium at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kent’s memory may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA, 02114 or The Old North Church, 193 Salem St., Boston, MA, 02113.

Sarah “Sally” Latimer Withers 1939-2022. “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say ‘I used everything you gave me.’” – Erma Bombeck

Sarah Marshall Latimer was born on June 24, 1939 in Ohio to Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Perot Latimer and Major William James Latimer; the family was stationed there as her father was an ordinance officer in the US Army. Sally was the 4th of the five Latimer children. Her surviving siblings are Dotty Greer, Bill Latimer, and Betsy Miller. Her younger sister, Ann Strate, passed away in 2009.

As a two-year-old, Sally first met her future husband in Manila, Philippines in 1940 when both the Latimer and Withers families were stationed there. After evacuation from the Philippines in 1941, where her father died as a Japanese POW, Libby Latimer settled the family at "Little Magnet": a stone farmhouse in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Growing up in "Little Magnet", Sally was an active child: skiing, ice skating, playing field hockey, lacrosse, and basketball. Sally debuted in Philadelphia society in 1956 on the arm of her beloved step-father, Jack Bracken, who had married Libby in 1954. She attended nearby Agnes Irwin School, graduating in 1957. In school, Sally excelled in math, sports, and choir.

n the autumn of 1960, while attending business school for accounting and still living at "Little Magnet", Sally was re-acquainted with William “Bill” Withers, by then a 1958 graduate of the US Naval Academy who was on shore leave in Philadelphia. Bill proposed 6 months later, and they were married July 24, 1961 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Paoli, Pennsylvania.

Sally and Bill moved often in their 60+ year marriage, thanks to Bill’s service in the US Navy as a Nuclear Submariner, and his later career in Nuclear Power Plant Engineering. Their first child, Wendt Withers (wife Christy), was born in 1963 in New London, CT; second child, Kathy Miklos (husband Todd), was born in Kailua, Hawaii in 1965. Wendy Withers (wife Danean Wisely) was born in 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Emily Acosta (husband Juan) was born in 1969 in Charleston, South Carolina (In the same Navy Base hospital as her paternal grandmother, Katherine Zalesky Withers).

Favorite moments for the family were summers spent at the Bracken Camp at Pocono Lake Preserve, Pennsylvania. Sally was adept at sewing (clothes, quilts), jewelry making, knitting and crochet, and she sang in every choir at Episcopal and Lutheran churches from Nebraska, in 1970, to Illinois in 2000. Sally also raised 4 amazing children while working as a bookkeeper over the years. She mastered tennis, especially when she and Bill lived in Vero Beach, Florida.

Sally suffered a severe stroke in June 2000 while she and Bill were visiting Colorado. Bill quickly moved heaven & earth (and all of their worldly belongings) to Fort Collins to be near their daughters during her recovery. Sally and Bill joined Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, and were faithful members of the congregation. Sally’s exercise included walks in the neighborhood, where she greeted all of the cats and dogs by name! Sally and daughter Kathy both carried the US Winter Olympic Torch on its way to Salt Lake City, Utah in January 2002, as it traveled through Colorado. Some of her favorite recent memories with her family were Disney cruises, Adventures to China, the Baltic Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, Danube River cruise, and a South Africa safari. She loved her knitting group, book club, and stroke support group as well as playing games with friends and family. The family celebrated her 80th birthday at Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland, CO in 2019. That autumn, she joined her church group for a Holy Land Pilgrimage. Sally and Bill celebrated their 60th Anniversary with church and community in 2021.

A service was held in her honor on Friday, May 13th at 10 AM at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.

Allnutt Funeral Service – Drake Road Chapel
650 W. Drake Rd.
Ft. Collins, CO 80526

David R. Ault in his own words has gone to start a new adventure, departing from home on Morrison Heights in Wayne, Maine on May 8 following emergency surgeries in Florida where he and his wife went for Red Sox Spring Training. Courageously facing death and yearning to breathe Maine air he was taken home by medically equipped jet and surrounded by family and friends.

David was born in Lewiston Maine March 6, 1935 to Ruth and Charles Ault, growing up in Cushman Place in Auburn and Morrison Heights in Wayne. His childhood was spent with summer friends around Androscoggin Lake and carrying out farm chores year round. He attended schools in Wayne and Winthrop, graduated from Gould Academy in 1953, and went to Bates College until he was accepted at the United States Naval Academy. A member of the notorious USNA class of 1958 known for its “58 is Great” motto he proudly counted John McCain among his classmates.

Following graduation he married his first wife Maja Jenny and entered the aerospace industry working on the Boeing CIM-10 Bomarc, at Vandenberg Air Force Base where he witnessed the Minuteman missiles being turned toward Russia during the Cuban Missile crisis, and on Werner von Braun’s Saturn V Project that would take men to the moon.

He entered politics on returning to Wayne, coming in second in the 1970 primary for the First Congressional District and serving 12 years in the State Legislature, the last four as Senator Ault. Inspired by son Chrissie he shepherded a bill into law that made Maine the first state in the nation to require and fund appropriate educational services for every handicapped child. He served Wayne as Selectman and Town Moderator, managed field offices for U.S. Senator Bill Cohen, and worked for BIW in Maine, New York City, New Brunswick, and Washington D.C.

David retired to spend more time on saving and restoring antique cars, acquiring 54 in his lifetime including several Stanley Steamers and an L-29 Cord. Although more a fan of the Boston Braves until their 1953 move he also spent more time following the Red Sox, continuing to renovate homes and camps, and doing landscape architecture behind the house. He globetrotted with his second wife Norine seeing among many wonders the Pyramids, Victoria Falls, the Normandy beaches, Mountain Gorillas, the Great Wall of China, the Blarney Stone, the Serengeti, Okavango Delta, Cook Mountain, Tuscany, the Loire Valley, the Acropolis, the Blue Mosque, the Danube, Notre Dame and the Old Bailey.

His son Christian Wayne, his parents, and his siblings Mary, Jane, John, Robert, Richard, Ruth, and James predeceased David. He is survived by his wife and best friend of over 40 years Norine Jewell; siblings Peter and Sara; daughter Kathy Abbruzzese and husband Chris, and daughter Leslie Manning; grandchildren Kelsey Ryan and husband Glen, Jesse Abbruzzese and companion Christina, Teo Abbruzzese and wife Sam, Sarah Manning, and Isabelle Manning; his great grandsons Patrick, Nico, Jack, Sterling, and Stetson David; former wife, mother of his children and friend Maja Ault; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A gathering will be held later to toast David and laugh at shared memories. He loved cats - those he saw in Africa and the ones in the barn. Donations may be made to the PALS cat shelter in Winthrop or to Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice, which supported David’s peaceful departure.

Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St. Winthrop, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family at www.khrfuneralhomes.com

I deeply regret to inform you of the death of my roommate, Alex, yesterday, May 1, in Phoenix, Arizona. I will follow up with details and a SHIPMATE write-up/biography in the next few weeks, after getting family approval on the wording. I do know he was suffering from heart and diabetes problems the past several months.

J.T. was born in Frostburg Md. son of James Taylor and Alice Schofield Taylor. Raised in Frostburg he graduated from Beall High School in 1952:and was president of the senior class. (He always said he was class president by accident since he never put his name on the list for president). He was however proud to be Class president because the class consisted of truly fine people. He went to Severn Prep school to obtain entrance to the U.S. Naval Academy. He graduated from the Naval Academy in the class of 1958.

J.T.(now" J") served on a number of ships, U.S.S. McCard,, U.S.S. Casa Grande and, U.S.S. Conserver. He was the X.0, of Conserver. For Shore duty was a department head ,eventually 2 departments, at the Mine Warfare School in Charleston SC.

J volunteered for Viet Nam duty and was assigned Chief of Staff of Department 105 in the Rung Sat Special Zone, south of Saigon. J participated in a number of ad hoc missions on helicopters, PBR"s and some special ops including a night ambush of Viet Cong, which resulted in him being awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. His last mission was to accompany PBR'S retrieving one of our "bobby'' trapped electronic sensing devices, which went wrong when one of the people tried to get rid of the grenade which exploded and J was injured. J was being retired for Disability when his appeal was reviewed by the Staff of ComServPac. He was retained and assigned to the NROTC Unit at the University of Texas. Further illness led to his retirement.

J and family remained in Texas where he obtained two Graduate Degrees, a MA in Government and a Ph.D. In Educational Administration. J's later work included time in the Veterans Administration, and his last 18 years at Newport News Shipbuilding. The later years were in Salaried Training and Management Development. J enjoyed his time at NNS {HISS}and was privileged to work with some fine people. Bill, Shirley etc. etc.

A lifelong Presbyterian J served as an elder in three different churches and taught classes in \ various Churches. His last class at Hilton Presbyterian was a Discussion Class that really didn't hesitate to take on some difficult books and topics and made life interesting or something. J really enjoyed being one of those members and often lead the class and helped organize the schedule etc.

He is survived by and was blessed beyond measure with his wife and family. J. was married to Carole Faye Bantz of Charleston SC. They met on board ship and celebrated their 50th Anniversary at the Mariner's Museum in 2012.

Carole is a saint for going through so many great and difficult times with J. They had 2 sons James Ill (Chris) and Dwight (Heather), who married two lovely women who J said they were beyond price because they tolerated him. Three grandchildren James IV and Drake an AF ROTC student.(He may be forgiven.) And Dwight and Heather's late entry,Scarlett, who was a real joy to J and to all the family.

Carole Taylor called me this morning (4/16) to let me know that Jay passed away last Thursday about noon. Jay (James T.) was my roommate
for 3 ½ years, a dear friend, and genuinely good guy. He died of Congestive Heart Failure and associated complications.

Jay was a turnback I inherited as a roommate the middle of Plebe Year. He had more grit than most of you know. He lost an eye in Vietnam.
He left the Navy after 20years and with determination earned a Phd in Education from the University of Texas. He spent a career following
the Navy in the field of education and training.

James Thomas "Jay" Taylor, 87, of Newport News, VA, passed away April 14, 2022.  Jay was born in Frostburg, MD,
was a graduate of Severn Prep School, the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, in 1958 and received his master’s
and PhD degrees from the University of Texas.  He served in the U. S. Navy for 13 years.  He was also employed by the
V. A. in Washington, DC, and Newport News Shipbuilding as an Instructor.

Jay is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carole Bantz Taylor, his sons James "JT" Taylor, III, (Christine) of Austin, TX, and Dwight Taylor
(Heather) of Herndon, VA, and 3 grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at Hilton Presbyterian Church, 34 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601, on Saturday, April 23rd
at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hilton Presbyterian Church.

James Dorset “Jim” Hocker was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the 100^th day of the year (April 10, 1934). He was the son of Dorset Hocker and Clara Belle Miller. He was a proud Tulsan who spent time in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma while his father was deployed during WWII. Upon returning from the Pacific, his father resumed his work at Oklahoma Natural Gas and the family lived in Broken Arrow until a transfer to Tulsa. Jim graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1952. Jim was a hard worker. His first job was sweeping classrooms for seven cents a room. At ten, he got his first paper route and he continued to work for the Tulsa World until his sophomore year at the University of Tulsa. In 1954, Jim left TU to attend the United States Naval Academy. He was a very proud member of the class of ’58. The cry “58 is Great” resounded through the Hocker household until silenced by death. The echoes of “Beat Army” are still heard.

While at the Naval Academy, Jim met a beautiful girl from Mississippi on a blind date. They married six months after graduation. He was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. A tour in Korea was followed by graduate school where he obtained a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona. In 1971 he was deployed to Vietnam. During this time he received the Bronze Star. While in the military he became a father to Elizabeth Carroll, Andrew Dorset, Clara Murphy and Mary James. He retired after 20 years of honorable service. His last duty station was Tokyo, Japan. Retirement allowed him to continue his education. In 1980 he received his Juris Doctorate from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. He and the family relocated to Tulsa and Jim spent the next 15 years with Transok Pipeline Company. He was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. He “retired” again in 1996 and dedicated the rest of his life to his wife and their adventures. “After all,” he used to say “she followed me around for the first thirty-five years; I can follow her around for the next 35 years!” He and Mary Elsa moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi where they lived for 21 years before relocating to Niceville, Florida. Their final port of call was Beaufort, South Carolina. He and Mary Elsa were married for 63 years!

Jim Hocker had a vibrant personality and had a smile as “large as the Oklahoma sky.” His sense of humor was legendary and he was enthusiastic about everything! Whether watching the Army Navy game, attending the Rose Bowl parade to see a beloved granddaughter perform or sitting through Science Fair award ceremonies for his grandchildren, he was all in!

Jim was a consummate racquetball player and he was particularly known for his ability to “finesse” points. His quick wit kept everyone on their toes.

He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was a rare and unique man. Generally, there are two types of people in the world, those who see the cup as half full or half empty. Then, there was Jim Hocker. He was thrilled to have a cup, and all the things you could do with it!

James Dorset Hocker is survived by his wife Mary Elsa and his daughters Elizabeth Carroll (Robert Melgaard), Clara (Brian Miles PhD.), Mary James (Col. R. Dirk Cooper, USMC retired), his son Andrew Dorset, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Louise (Carl McIlwain PhD) of La Jolla, California.

He will be interred at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium in Annapolis, Maryland on July 6, 2022.

Richard E. McKelvey Jr., 85, of Latrobe, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022. He was born July 14, 1936, in Latrobe, a son of the late Richard E. and Henrietta McDowell McKelvey. Known to friends and family as Dick, he graduated from Latrobe High School in 1954 before attending the U.S. Naval Academy for two years.

After a brief family relocation to Michigan, where he worked as a draftsman for General Motors, Dick returned to Latrobe to marry his wife, Nancy, and begin a 42-year career at Kennametal. He also enjoyed a long-term association with the Boy Scouts of America, first as an Eagle Scout and later as a member of the Order of the Arrow, a longtime scoutmaster of Troop 309 in Latrobe and finally as a commissioner for the Westmoreland Fayette Council.

Dick was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Latrobe, and participated in the church's bowling and golf leagues. He also belonged to the Latrobe Elks and for many years, made annual springtime golfing trips to Myrtle Beach with friends.

Later in life, Dick became interested in antique cars and joined the Western Pennsylvania and Laurel Highlands Regional Chapters of the Antique Automobile Club of America. He and his wife Nancy ultimately came to own a total of seven antique cars, which they enjoyed taking to car shows and driving on tours with their friends in the AACA chapters.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Nancy J. Hall McKelvey; his son, Jeffrey R. McKelvey, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; daughter, Beth Ann Bradley and husband, William, of Saint Simon's Island, Ga.; his brother, the Rev. Paul Thomas McKelvey and wife, Karen, of Ocean Pines, Md.; two nephews, Scott and Tim McKelvey; and two sisters-in-law, Jeanne Miller and Janet Enos.

A memorial service at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Latrobe will be announced in the coming weeks. The HARTMAN-GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC. in Latrobe is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, 3435 State Route 30 East, Latrobe, PA 15650, online at www.lhhc.org. To post an online condolence, please visit www.hartman-grazianofuneralhome.com.

Margaret Anne “Marge” Spencer Hernandez passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022. She spent her last weeks surrounded by her loving family.

Marge was born in Norfolk, VA to parents Warner Tyler Spencer and Margaret Thornton Spencer.

A devoted Navy wife, Marge supported and encouraged her husband in his 36 year career. Together the coupled raised two children and made 27 moves throughout the country and world.

Raised in Norfolk, VA., Marge graduated from Granby High School and then attended the University of Richmond, graduating with a BA degree in English Literature. While attending UR she met and dated her future husband who was attending the U. S. Naval Academy. Marge was selected to be the USNA Class of 1958 Color Girl which she accomplished with grace and beauty. In addition to her BA degree Marge later graduated from San Francisco State University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW). Marge had a brilliant intellect and had a way of making everyone with whom she interacted feel seen, heard, and loved . A strong Christian with a deep faith, she was a good friend to many. She loved spending happy times with friends in the Washington/Tokyo Woman’s Club.

Marge worked and volunteered as a social worker for 38 years. She spent many years as a volunteer with the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society working at bases throughout the world. She also served on the Board of Directors Marge was proud of her volunteer membership in the Navy Arlington Ladies. These ladies attend all Navy funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. She was a plank owner, being a member when the organization was founded.

A wonderful listener and writer, Marge served as a Deacon at Heritage Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, Virginia. She loved writing a monthly article called “Smelling the Roses” for the church newsletter.

Marge leaves a lasting legacy that is cherished by her extensive family including her husband of 63 years, RAdm Jesse J. Hernandez, USN (Ret), and their children Brian Stephen Hernandez (Susan) of Haymarket, VA and Susan Elizabeth Lonergan (Steve) of Clifton, VA; beloved grandchildren Victoria and Alexandra Hernandez and Sean and Ethan Lonergan. Marge is also survived by her sister Nancy Whitlock (Robert) of Dallas, Texas and sister-in-law Pearl Johnston (Larry) of San Leandro, California.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Marge’s life at 2 PM on April 23rd at Heritage Presbyterian Church (HPC), 8303 Ft. Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA. The service can also be viewed on line at http://bit.ly/HPCVA . In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to HPC or to the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society. On the memo line please write In Memory of Margaret Hernandez.

Saturday
April 23, 2022
2:00 PM
Heritage Presbyterian Church
8503 Fort Hunt Road
Alexandria, VA 22308

Just a reminder about Becky's funeral will be at the USNA Columbarium on Thursday 23 June at 1400. It will be followed by a reception at the USNA Club to which you (we) are all invited. If you have any questions regarding this event please respond to me.

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Rebecca Sue (Becky) Caldwell, 85, of Annapolis, MD, who was called home by our Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 31, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Fort Mitchell, KY, and graduated in 1954 from Dixie Heights High School. Becky attended the Northern Center of The University of Kentucky.

Early in her career, she taught elementary school at Hebron and Crescent Springs Elementary Schools in Northern Kentucky and continued as a substitute teacher wherever she was “planted,” courtesy of the U.S. Navy. Becky enjoyed interacting with people and subsequently worked for the Smithsonian Institute, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the U. S. Naval Academy (USNA) Gift Shop and was the Treasurer of the family business, Secure Destruction Systems, Inc. from 1986 to 1999.

Becky married her High School sweetheart in 1958 and quickly became the epitome of the “Navy Wife.” Becky was a fierce competitor while growing up and even more so when protecting her family. She was the steady and guiding force that bound our family together through over twelve changes of duty stations, including overseas, and her husband's multiple “six" (to nine) month deployments. While stationed in Virginia Beach, VA, Becky was interviewed by The Beacon. In the article titled “Navy Wife One Up On Scout Motto,” Becky noted that her on-the-move Navy family motto was “Stay loose”. She followed through on that saying by raising four children while her husband was deployed for seven of the first thirteen years of marriage. When asked about moving, Becky could relay story after story of nightmare moves where everything was packed regardless of her instructions, both verbal and physical (rooms being taped shut, notes on cabinets saying "don't move," hidden stashes of clothes for the children). Ultimately, things like greasy skillets would turn up months later in the new home. When the editor asked the innocent question, “Wonder if those movers have to take a course in this?” Becky quickly responded, “Yes, Demolition school.”

Becky and Bob created a haven for their family and never hesitated to extend the family circle. Both truly enjoyed entertaining and were noted for their hospitality (particularly delicious and abundant meals). They greatly enjoyed their regular reunions with the USNA Class of ’58 (’58 is Great!), their shipmates from the Submarine Squadrons, and the Dixie High School Class of ’54. Becky and Bob loved being a part of the USNA Sponsor program and provided a place of comfort and relief to many USNA midshipmen (Karl, Miguel, Trent, Greg, Vince, Sara, Erin, and Marina, to name just a few, their families, and classmates). Their home and hearts were always open and keeping in contact and watching the midshipmen’s families grow were a constant source of happiness and pride.

Becky was active in many clubs and organizations throughout her life. She was a past President of Submarine Officers Wives’ Club in Norfolk, VA, Vice President of the U.S. Navy Wives Club London, United Kingdom, and First Vice President of the Gerrards Cross American Wives Club, United Kingdom. She was also a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Garden Club and the Gingerville Garden Club.

Becky was a devoted Christian, Job’s Daughter, and a member of Heritage Baptist Church. She adored her children and grandchildren and supported them at school, church, athletic events, and in every area of life. Becky will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.

Becky is survived by her children: sons’ Capt. Robert K. Caldwell, Jr. USNR (Ret.) (Jeanne), David Caldwell (Kris), Matt Caldwell (Michele), daughter Susan Caldwell, eleven grandchildren (Erin, Aileen, Kellyn, Luke, Caroline, Amanda, Katheryn, Jonathan (Mason), Robert K. III, Rebecca (Josue), Christina) and three great-grandchildren (Rosalina, Finn, and Elizabeth). She is also survived by her sisters Nancy Stevens and Judy Green (Mike), sister-in-law Lynn Caldwell, brother-in-law George Lonneman as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Becky was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, CDR Robert K. “Bob” Caldwell, USN, parents Charles and Leona Hesselman, sister Charyn Lonneman, and granddaughter, Mary Caldwell.

A Memorial Service and inurnment will take place on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the U. S. Naval Academy Foundation www.usna.com, Heritage Baptist Church www.heritageloves.com, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org.

Thomas "Tom" Barry died on March 3, 2022, following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was three days short of his 87th birthday. Born in 1935, Tom grew up in Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston Latin School in 1953. He was appointed to the Naval Academy that same year, joining the Class of 1958, 8th Company. He received a master’s degree in Human Behavior at United States International University (San Diego) in 1975.

Tom served for 20 years as a Surface Warfare Officer and was stationed mostly in San Diego, with brief stays in Long Beach and Honolulu. During his time in Long Beach, he met Peggy Barnett, a young nurse at St Mary's Hospital, who would become his wife in 1962. Following his naval career, Tom worked in the Human Resources and Training fields for a variety of private companies, including Transamerica and CF Braun.

After an additional 20 years in the private sector. Tom spent the remainder of his years enjoying time with his family. He was the consummate patriarch dispensing wisdom and humor in equal parts to whomever would listen. Friends and family describe him as a perfect gentleman and the rock of his family. Tom was a devout Catholic and was especially fond of the verse in 2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret "Peggy" Barry in 2014. His date of passing fell on what was their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his sister Barbara, sons Kevin and Sean, and his grandchildren Jordan, Thomas "TJ", Bridget, Alexandra, Dylan, Katie, Hannah, and Megan. Services will be held on March 23, 2022, at Saint Anthony Claret Church in Anaheim, CA, followed by interment at Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery.

Peggy Barry, 76, of Anaheim, died of cancer on January 16, 2014. She is now in heaven with her parents, Charles and Margaret Barnett of Sioux Falls, SD. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Thomas Barry, and her two sons, Kevin and Sean Barry and their families.

Peggy was a graduate of Presentation School of Nursing in Aberdeen, SD. She spent much of her life caring for others not only in her nursing career but in her personal life as well. Peggy was devoted to her Catholic faith and was a dear and loving person. She dedicated herself to her family, friends, and her parish community.

Friday, January 24th: 4pm - 8pm Visitation with 7pm Rosary at Hilgenfeld Mortuary, 120 E. Broadway, Anaheim.

Saturday, January 25th: 1pm Funeral Mass, St. Anthony Claret Church, 1450 E. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim. Reception in the Parish Center 2pm - 3pm followed by burial services at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, 7845 E. Santiago Canyon Rd., Orange. Hilgenfeld Mortuary.

Theodore Francis (Ted) Driggers, 85, of Orcas Island, WA, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Ted was born on December 2, 1936 in San Francisco, CA, to Carl E. Driggers and Irene A. Driggers. He was the youngest of their three children.

Ted attended the U.S. Naval Academy for the first part of his higher education studies. After his years of naval service, he went to UC Berkeley and received his PhD in Operations Research. He spent his career in the telecommunications field. After he retired, he moved to Orcas Island, WA. He became an active participant in the Creation Science field. He was a longtime member of the Orcas Island Community Church. He spent many years as a member of the Olga Water Users, Inc Board.

He is survived by his three nieces, Patricia Gooch of Dallas, TX; Ann Lewis (Bill) of Darien, GA; and Julie Brown (Michael) of Reno, NV. He is also survived by two grandnieces and a grandnephew, and by four great grandnieces and great grandnephews. He is predeceased by his parents Carl E. and Irene A. Driggers; by his brother Frank E. Driggers; and by his sister Mary G. Wheat. He is also predeceased by his sons Larry Driggers (13) and Wayne Driggers (17).

A memorial service was held on March 5, 2022 at Orcas Island Community Church in Eastsound on Orcas Island, WA. The funeral will take place on March 23, 2022 at the National Cemetery in Kent, WA.

Major General Samuel Howell Swart, Jr.,UASF (Ret), 87, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2021. A native of Charlottesville, VA, he was the son of the late Samuel Howell Swart, Sr. and Susan Murdoch Killian Swart. He retired from the US Air Force after 31 years of service.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Arnold Swart and Suzanne Swart Bertolini.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey G. Swart; siblings, Mary Ann (Gunther) Rankenburg; children, Susan Swart (Hisham Kamal), Lee Ann (Brent) Russell, Terri (Mark) Sutton, and Sally (Larry) Foister; grandchildren, Joseph Kamal, Katie (Doug) Kemper, Susan Russell, Mitchell (Mary Kate) Sutton, Matthew Sutton, Samuel (Melanie) Foister, and Brandon (Alyssa) Foister; great grandchildren, Max Kemper, Dmitri Bridges, Sally and Felicity Foister.

Memorial donations may be made to Prisma Hospice of the Foothills, 300 E Mcbee Ave, Fl 4, Greenville, SC 29601-2842.

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Lt. Col Daniel H. Ziegler, USAF, Retired, USNA Class of 1958, age 85, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. Daniel was born October 26, 1936 in Michigan.

Daniel is survived by his sons David Ziegler (Jan) and Dan Ziegler (Betsy); daughters Suzy Dedo (Doug); and Holly Kovngiebel (Ken), 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren

A graveside service for Daniel will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Air Force Academy, 3026 Parade Loop Rd, USAF Academy, CO. 80840. Daniel will be laid to rest in Air Force Academy, Colorado.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Swan-Law.com for the Ziegler, USAF, Retired, USNA Class of 1958 family.

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Charlie was born in Griggsville, Illinois & was raised in Pittsfield, Illinois by Harry Francis & Clara Mayetta (Crane) Collins. He joined the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland & later joined the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed at Stead Air Force Base, Nevada where he spent 4 years as a Survival Instructor. He made lifelong friends at Stead Air Force Base.

He is preceded in death by his dear wife & lifelong love Ruby, his parents, brothers Larry, Stephen (Geraldine - also passed) & sister Rose (Ray) Schieter. He is survived by son Harry, daughter Kristine, stepdaughter Bonnie (James) Pugh & stepson Aaron (Connie) Yohey. Charlie had 8 grandchildren & several great grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

Charlie took correspondence courses in drafting earning him an engineering position for the State of Nevada Highway Department in Carson City so he & Ruby lived & raised their 4 children in Steamboat, halfway between Reno & Carson. He was promoted several times, eventually becoming the District Traffic Engineer for all of Northern Nevada. He retired there in the early '90s.

Charlie loved his wife Ruby, his family, many church members, his neighbors, camping, traveling back to see his Illinois family, reading & building model airplanes - in that order. He, along with Ruby, loved the Lord & attended church regularly. He was very patriotic, he loved his country, the military, the flag, eagles & his dog Dollie.

His family would like to thank The Seasons of Reno for their loving care these past years. The family would also like to thank Kindred Hospice for their loving care this past year.

Ruby Collins was called home by the Lord on Sunday, January 27th, 2019, at the age of 94. She was the sweetheart wife of her ever-loving husband Charlie. They lived in assisted living since 2015 after 55 years in Steamboat Nevada, where they made their home after meeting & marrying Charlie when he was in the Air Force at Stead, Nevada. This year was their 61st wedding anniversary.

Ruby was born in Sparks to, & preceded in death by, her parents Niels L. Nielsen & Bothilde K. (Madsen) Nielsen who came here from Denmark. She was also proceeded in death by all of her siblings (she was the ninth of 10 children), her daughter-in-law Ivy Collins & granddaughter LaNean Britton. She lived in Reno with, and is survived by, her husband Charles, children Bonnie (James) Pugh, Aaron (Connie) Yohey, Harry Collins & Kristine Collins, 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great-grandchildren & numerous nieces, nephews & great nieces & great nephews.

Ruby worked for Singer Sewing Machine, at Harold's Club for 21 years as a blackjack dealer, and again as a seamstress for Bally's Hotel. She was in the Homemaker's Assoc. & sold Amway products along with being a loving wife & mother to 4 children. Ruby loved the Lord & her family. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, camping & her Church. There was a memorial service there -Mount Rose Evangelical Free Church at 9725 S. Virginia St., Renoon Saturday, Feb. 9th at 2:00. Thank you to Kindred Hospice, The Seasons & Morning Star staff & caregivers who helped Ruby so very much.

Nancy Lee Garceau, age 80, of Nashua, died on February 18, 2022, from complications related to a ruptured brain aneurysm. She was the beloved wife of Gene H. Porter.

She was born Nancy Lee Webster in Nashua in January 1942, the oldest of nine children of the late Victor Webster and Elizabeth (Leach) Webster. She thrived in the Nashua Public School System and kept in touch with many of her classmates throughout her life. Always a diligent and dedicated worker, Nancy enjoyed a successful 45-year career at Sanders Associates/Lockheed Martin/BAE Systems, retiring in 2010 as the Executive Secretary to the Company President. She subsequently served for eight happy years as a joyful teachers’ aide in Pre-K classrooms at St. Christopher Academy in Nashua, where she was well-loved by the children and staff alike.

Nancy often spoke of her great fortune in having two wonderful marriages with loving and supportive husbands. In 1961, Nancy married Gordon Garceau and they lived happily together raising their two children until Gordon’s tragic passing in 1988. Thereafter, Nancy found love again, marrying Gene Porter in 1993 with whom she enjoyed nearly 30 joyful years until her passing.

Nancy had a remarkable ability to quickly recognize old acquaintances after decades of separation and remained an adept taker of shorthand notes even at age 80. Nancy was a meticulous custodian of her historic home in Nashua’s North End, and enjoyed her beach home in Maine, gardening, travel, time with loved ones and combing through what seemed like every craft fair in New England.

Nancy is survived by her devoted husband Gene Porter, her two children and their spouses Lynn and Fred vonOldenburg of Austin, Texas, and Derek and Mary Garceau of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; her six grandchildren: Brittany, Hannah, Olivia and Sarah vonOldenburg and William and Andrew Garceau; her eight siblings and their families, and her many close friends. All of these she loved and touched deeply.

Nancy’s family wishes to thank the dedicated doctors, nurses and support staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital for their outstanding treatment and tireless efforts to treat Nancy. Nancy’s children also wish to express their deep appreciation to Gene for his unwavering devotion and attentive care of Nancy, especially over the past several weeks.

SERVICES – True to her humble nature, Nancy wished for no funeral service. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy’s honor to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover St., Hanover, MA 02339 www.bafound.org or for the benefit of underprivileged students at St. Christopher’s Academy, 20 Cushing Ave., Nashua, NH 03064 www.SaintChrisAcademy.org. Arrangements in the care of the DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, One Lock St., Nashua, NH 03064. An online guestbook is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com (603) 883-3401. “ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER.”

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Bernadette Figura. Bernadette was born Feb. 28, 1936, in Hoboken, N.J., and died in her home in Groton Long Point, Feb. 2, 2022. She was 85 years old. She was predeceased by her mother, Catherine; and beloved husband, retired naval officer Bob Figura.

Bernadette worked as a business administrator in Manhattan, before meeting the love of her life, Bob. After her husband passed, she remained devoted to his naval career by remaining active with the Naval Academy. She was a woman of deep faith who volunteered extensively at St. Edmund's Retreat on Enders Island in Mystic, and was a faithful parishioner of St. Mary Church in Stonington. Bernadette also enjoyed traveling, antiquing and spending time with friends and family.

She leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She will be sorely missed. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate her life, with a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at St. Mary Church, 95 Main Street, Stonington, followed by her burial at St. Mary Cemetery. There are no calling hours for Bernadette.

Stephen Fred Guthman (13th Co) (01/29/22)
(Thursday, October 19th, 1933 - Monday, January 24th, 2022)

Stephen Guthman, Beloved husband of the late Roberta Guthman nee Kaliner. Loving father of David (Shana) Guthman. Cherished grandfather of Ethan Guthman, Aidan Guthman & Noah Guthman. Due to public health concerns Services will be private. Family and friends that will not attend the services my watch them live Friday, January 28, 2022 at 11:00 am CST or anytime after at www.MitzvahFunerals.com. Further information 630-Mitzvah 630 (648-9824).

James “Jim” Rupley Hoerle, 87, of Willow Valley passed away on December 24, 2021. Born in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late Joseph Parsons and Carolyn Rupley Hoerle.

Jim graduated from Carlisle High School and the United States Naval Academy. (He was proud to have been a classmate of the late John McCain.)

Jim had a 20+ year career in military intelligence with the U.S. Air Force. He served 2 tours in Vietnam. He was involved in numerous intelligence endeavors including serving at the Pentagon as a military intelligence expert on Southeast Asia for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (In this capacity he presented daily intelligence briefings in the White House Situation Room.)

After retiring from the USAF, Jim moved to Lancaster where he worked for ISC Defense Systems (to become Ferranti International.) Later, he was the General Manager of Strube, Inc. in Marietta. Upon retirement, Jim and his wife moved to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Throughout his life, Jim volunteered in church and civic activities. His hobbies included stamp/coin/antique collecting and the study of history.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Hoff Hoerle of 63 years (Lancaster, PA) and two daughters – Heather Hoerle (Hopewell, NJ) and Barbara Zuhowski (Chesapeake, VA) as well as two granddaughters.

Captain Paul A. Polski, USN (Ret.) died on December 31, 2021. He was 87 years old. Paul is survived by Barbara, his loving wife of 62 years, their children David, Lori, and Douglas and six grandchildren.

Paul hailed from Northern Minnesota. He graduated from Eveleth High School in 1952. Paul served two years in the Army National Guard while attending Mesabi College where he graduated with A.S. Degrees in Physics and Math. Paul went on to attend the US Naval Academy where he sang in the Catholic Choir and Glee Club. He was an All-American pistol team athlete and was elected Captain his senior year. Paul graduated from the USNA in 1958 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He completed Flight School and was designated a Naval Aviator on March 17, 1960.

Paul began flying in F-8 fighters with VF-174 and VF-11. He was selected for training at Great Britain’s Empire Test Pilot School at Farnborough, Hampshire, England. His payback tours involved aircraft and weapons systems flight test at the Pacific Missile Test Center Pt. Mugu, California, and Naval Air Test Center (NATC), Patuxent River, Maryland. Those shore duties were separated by Attack tours flying A-7 Corsairs with VA-174 and VA-86, including 96 combat missions over Vietnam. While at NATC, he was recruited into the Aeronautical Engineering Duty Officer pipeline. Paul’s adroit managerial/leadership skills lead to assignments including standing up of the first Tomahawk Cruise Missile Desk, the F/A-18 Hornet Desk, and the Navy Undergraduate Jet Flight Training System (VT45TS), a new cost-effective carrier-based trainer/system for future naval aviators. His 27 year career spanned over 6,000 flight hours, 580 arrested carrier landings, and over 40 aircraft types. Individual accolades included a Legion of Merit, nine Strike/flight Air medals, and multiple Navy Commendation, Vietnam Campaign, and Achievement medals. Paul also earned an M.S. Management Engineering degree at George Washington University 1971 and completed Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) 1981.

After a brief period as a Senior Associate Government Contractor with Booz, Allen& Hamilton, Paul launched a 23 year Civil Service career. He was recruited by the Federal Aviation Administration to lead Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Programs in New Jersey. He was appointed to Senior Executive Service in 1991, directed over forty major security system projects, with SES promotions to Senior Advisor to the Chief Technology Officer of the Transportation Security Administration. Paul was awarded the 2003 Service to America Medal, Homeland Security Category, for directing development of aviation security technology used to combat terrorism. Paul retired once again in 2011.

Visitation will be held at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, VA on May 16, 2022 from 6-8 pm. Final interment is scheduled for May 17, 2022 at Arlington National Cemetery beginning with a service at Ft. Myer’s Old Post Chapel at 10:45AM. Reception to follow at Patton Hall (Ft. Myer Officers’ Club). Reception to follow at Patton Hall (Ft. Myer Officers’ Club). If you plan to attend the reception, please email [email protected] by May 8th with the total number of people in your party. Essential information about requesting Visitor Access will be emailed to you.

There will be a a showing from 1800 - 2000 on May 16th at the Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg. Paul’s final interment will be 10:45am May 17, 2022, in Arlington National Cemetery with services at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel. Reception to follow at the Fort Myer Officers Club. Please RSVP your name and number attending to [email protected] by May 10, 2022 for addition to the guest list and additional directions. If you wish to make a donation in Paul’s memory, Barbara suggests either Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude’s Hospital.

Barbara has informed me that he will be buried at Arlington when space is available. She wants you to know that Paul loved his classmates of 58. I am sure that she knows how much his classmates loved him.

Ann Robbins Reynolds died on June 29, 2021 in San Clemente, CA. She was born on August 7, 1937 in Wilmington. Her parents were James P. Robbins and Ann McCaughan Robbins. She graduated from Ursuline Academy in Wilmington in 1955 and from Mount St. Agnes College, now part of Loyola University, in Baltimore, in 1959. Shortly after her graduation she married James W. Reynolds who had graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy the previous year. During her husband's career in the military, they lived in various places including suburban Washington. D.C. when he worked at the Pentagon. They ultimately settled in California following his time in the military. In addition to raising four children, she put her teaching credentials to good use by working with children with special needs.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, four children, Joyce Stanton (Robert), June Romine (Kevin), Jennifer Reynolds, and James Reynolds II (Andrea), as well as eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Kathryn Robbins Black (Lewis) who lives in Wilmington, and her son Lewis III (Nicole) and their sons, Tucker and Griffin.

The family suggests gifts to Fisher House Foundation, 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy., Suite 410, Rockville, MD. 20852 (www.fisherhouse.org) in honor of Cpl. Jordan Stanton, Ann's grandson, a U.S. marine who was killed in Afghanistan. Fisher House Foundation provides housing and assistance to our veterans undergoing treatment as well as guidance, comfort and accommodations for families of the fallen.

Update 2/20/22: Frank will be buried at Arlington on Tuesday 22 Feb at 1100. Attendees need to be at the Admin Bldg at 1015.

William Francis “Frank” Herrin, 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his beloved home on the Dragon Run in Mascot, Virginia.

Frank retired from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander after 22 years of service. He worked with Ocean Products and was part owner of Christi Chevrolet in Mathews, Virginia. He also worked as patent processor with attorneys Ray Greene and Damian Horne. At Christmas time, Frank loved to portray St. Nicholas at St. John’s Episcopal Church.

He is survived by his children, Emily Hughes (Robert), Felix Herrin (Trisha) and Clara Pritt (Timmy); grandchildren, Curtis Hughes (Christine), Benjamin Rennolds, Gregory Rennolds (Leslie), Jeremy Herrin (Shelby Jacobs), TJ Pritt (Katie) and Christina Carter (Derrick); great-grandchildren, Willa, John Cason, Waverly, Rosabeth Rennolds, Albert and Louise Rennolds, Maddy and Ella Pritt, Aniya, DJ, Savannah and Shawn Carter; and his beloved furry feline companion “Henry”

A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, West Point, Virginia with a reception immediately following the service.

Interment in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Those attending should arrive at the administration building by 10:15 a.m., bring a photo ID and wear an appropriate face covering.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Il. 60601. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Leslie P. Troolin beloved husband of the late Anna Mae (nee Seim) Troolin; loving father of Michael "Mike" (Catherine) Troolin and Patricia "Trisha" (Lee) Amiott; cherished grandfather of Pamela (Daniel) Saylor, Brandi Amiott, Paul Troolin and Hans Troolin; cherished great grandfather of Lilith Mae Saylor; dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Josephine (Hutflas) Troolin; and his sister, Lois (Gene) Mullins. Went home to be with the Lord Wednesday December 1, 2021. Age 85. Residence Milford, Ohio. Les served in the US Navy during Vietnam Era. He retired as a Quality Control Engineer. Les was a member of St Mark's Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held at St Mark's Lutheran Church, 5849 Buckwheat Road, Milford, OH 45150 on Monday December 6th from 9:30 AM until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial with military honors will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Miamiville, Ohio. Memorial donations may be given to St Mark's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

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Anna Mae (nee Seim) Troolin beloved wife of 60 years to Leslie P. Troolin; loving mother of Michael (Catherine) Troolin and Patricia (Lee) Amiott; cherished grandmother of Pamela Amiott, Brandi Amiott, Paul Troolin and Hans Troolin; dear sister of Joan Orndorff. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry L. Seim and Marguerite (nee Buxton) Seim. Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October3, 2018. Age 81. Residence Milford. Visitation will be held Saturday October 13th at St Mark's Lutheran Church, 5849 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, OH from 9:00 AM until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Miamiville, OH. Memorial donations may be given to St. Mark's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather John Goolsby passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on November 25, 2021, of a short-term illness.

John was born on September 13, 1934, in Stillwater, Oklahoma and later moved to San Bernardino, California with his parents, Omar and Ruth Goolsby and four siblings.

He met and dated the love of his life, Carolyn Rae Morgan, while she was a senior in high school in San Bernardino. John was accepted into the United States Naval Academy in 1954. He traveled to Annapolis, Maryland, to begin his military service and education, and competed on the Navy tennis team throughout his four-year program. A few hours after John's graduation, he and Carolyn were married at the Naval Academy on June 4, 1958.

John's first assignment took them to San Diego, California and their two children were born in the Navy hospital at Coronado. John's early assignments included serving aboard the transport ship USS Lenawee and the light cruiser USS Helena. The family moved to Ventura County in 1962 when he went to work at the Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station missile target programs. John was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1973 but continued his career in service working at Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station and in national defense programs until he fully retired in 2011.

John and Carolyn moved to Camarillo in 1970 and spent the rest of their lives there. They loved their neighbors, friends, church, and Camarillo's beautiful weather. They also loved to travel and enjoyed cruising and land tours all around the world. Their favorite trips were to Australia and New Zealand, and cruises around the Hawaiian Islands.

John cherished his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn in February 2021. His survivors include son Matt and Carolyn Goolsby of Dallas, Oregon; daughter Lisa and Ed Ekers of Red Bluff, California; grandsons Tyler and Jonathan Goolsby, great-granddaughter Hennessy Morgan, and brother Lloyd David Goolsby of Yucaipa, California.

Graveside services with military honors will be held on Monday, December 20th at 2:00 pm at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo, California with a reception to follow locally at their church, Trinity Presbyterian at 3 pm.

Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother Carolyn Goolsby passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on February 3, 2021 of a long-term illness.

She was born on June 8, 1935 in San Bernardino, California and spent her childhood there with her loving parents, Jordan and Annabelle Morgan.

When she was a senior in High School, she met the love of her life, John Goolsby. They were married a few hours after John's graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in June of 1958. John was her dearest friend, soulmate and confidante for more than 62 years.

John's first assignment took them to San Diego, California and during this time, their two children were born in the Naval hospital at Coronado. After honorable discharge from the Navy, the family moved to Ventura County. They've called Camarillo home since 1970 and loved every minute of their lives together there. As much as they loved Camarillo, they also loved to travel and enjoyed cruising and land tours in some very wonderful places.

Like her father, Carolyn "never met a stranger." She had a great many friends and kept in touch with them throughout her life. She was known for her heart of gold and gift of gab. She spent 27 years volunteering at St. John's Pleasant Valley hospital and had many touching stories to tell of her experience.

She adored her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her survivors include husband John Goolsby, son Matt and Carolyn Goolsby of Dallas, Oregon and their children Tyler and Jonathan, and daughter Lisa (Goolsby) and Ed Ekers of Red Bluff, California.

Private graveside services were held on Thursday, February 18th at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park.

Lieutenant LeRoy Reuel Haenze, U.S. Navy, died on 21 September 2021 in Windcrest, TX. He was 85.

LeRoy was born in Minneapolis, MN to Reuel Will Haenze and Bertha Resa Young Haenze. He graduated from Traer, Iowa High School in 1954 as valedictorian. He entered the Naval Academy under a congressional appointment, graduated with the 20th Company, and was commissioned Ensign, U.S. Navy. The following day he married Catherine Roberta Hogg in Alexandria, VA.

LeRoy’s first assignment was aboard Stoddard (DD-566) as CIC Officer, operating in the Quemoy and Matsu island group in the Taiwan Straits with a U.S. naval blockading task group. In 1959, he attended Submarine School, New London, CT and then reported aboard Sablefish (SS-303) as Assistant Engineering Officer and Supply Officer until 1961 when he was assigned to Cambria (APA-36) as Gunnery Officer and Assistant First Lieutenant during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

During shore duty with Ninth Naval District, Great Lakes, IL, LeRoy earned a MA degree in Education Administration and, in 1965, returned to sea duty in the Mediterranean aboard Fort Snelling (LSD-30) serving as “mother ship” for deep-ocean submergence vehicle (DSV) Aluminaut during recovery operations for two U.S. Air Force aircraft that had collided off the southern coast of Spain, and later as support ship for Woods Hole Institute DSV Alvin. During 1966-1967, he served at Cam Ranh Bay, Republic of Vietnam as Assistant Officer-in-Charge, Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One, after which he reported for duty at U.S. Amphibious School, Little Creek, VA. LeRoy resigned his commission in May 1969.

LeRoy became a Master Teacher at Robert F. Kennedy Youth Center in Morgantown, WV, a youth institution in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. In 1975, he transferred to U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, IN as Assistant Principal where he earned a MS degree in Criminology. Following a call to ministry in 1984, he earned his BT degree from Toccoa College, GA, and took up ministry in Temple, Pasadena, and San Antonio, TX. In 1990, LeRoy served as a Training Developer at U.S. Army Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, TX. He pastored the Prayer and Praise Alliance Church in San Antonio until shortly before his death.

Besides Catherine, LeRoy is survived by their son, Paul David Haenze of Santa Cruz, CA; daughters Mary Alice “Mei” Haenze of San Antonio and Barbara Lynne Haenze LaDue of Windcrest TX; and five grandchildren. Services with full military honors were held in October at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery.

George Edward Kenefick of Gig Harbor/Tacoma, much-loved husband of Virginia and father of Karen and Sarah, died in Tacoma on 10 October, 2021 at the age of 85. George was born Brooklyn, New York, in 1936 and subsequently grew up in Binghamton, New York, where he attended local schools until he went to the United States Naval Academy from which he graduated in 1958. George always spoke fondly of his time there and attended reunions with his classmates when possible.

He joined the United States Air Force after leaving USNA and loved his career navigating C130 Bs. He had two tours of duty in the Far East including 991 missions in Vietnam, and reluctantly retired in 1986 having earned several medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Meritorious Service Medal as well as a M.Sc. from Georgia Institute of Technology. Upon leaving the USAF George enjoyed a new career teaching mathematics at N. Mason schools which he found very fulfilling.

There will be a memorial service on November 6 at 1:00 p.m. for George at Agnus Dei Lutheran Church (of which George was a charter member) 10511 Peacock Hill Avenue, N.W., Gig Harbor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of George Kenefick to the mentorship program at the Port Townsend Aero Museum at www.ptaeromuseum.com, or mailed to 105 Airport Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Davis (“Dave”) Flood Matheny passed into eternal life on September 14, 2021 at his home after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was 85. Dave was the younger of two sons of Brigadier General William Albert Matheny Sr. USAF (Ret) and Clarice (“Lady”) Estelle Bulifant Matheny. He was born at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D.C.

Dave grew up on various Army Air Corps and Air Force bases around the country. As is often the case with artists, his talent for drawing showed itself at a young age. He attended the United States Naval Academy before acting on his desire to become a pilot in the Air Force. His poor eyesight, however, kept him from realizing that dream, and he then attended the University of Minnesota. Here he drew illustrations for the Minnesota Daily, the campus newspaper, which led to his working as an illustrator for an international students' magazine in Holland. Here his two sons, Kevin and Michael, were born.

In 1968 Dave and his first wife Marilyn and their two sons returned to the United States and he began working at the Minneapolis Star as an illustrator. After the Star and the Tribune merged in 1982, Dave began to write feature stories in addition to his illustrations for the new Star Tribune. In September of 1984, Dave met the love of his life, artist Jean Sherlock, at Hansen's Harbor in Lake City. They were married on June 14, 1986. They lived for two years in south Minneapolis before building a home in Ramsey, Anoka County, where they lived for 22 years. Together they shared many interests and adventures - sailing, flying, skydiving, art, travel, shooting, music, and many more. Dave had a lively wit and a keen mind, always ready to take on a challenge or learn something new.

Dave's passion for aviation continued to grow. He achieved his pilot's license and was able to experience flying many different kinds of aircraft, including gliders, balloons, WW2 bombers and trainers. He was especially thrilled to participate in dog fighting in Air Combat USA Marchetti aircraft. Music was also important to Dave. He played the guitar and enjoyed a wide range of music including bluegrass, Irish folk, sea shanties, and classical.

From 1992 to 2001, Dave and Jean spent part of their summers as Artists in Residence at Sylvan Lake Lodge in Custer State Park in the Black Hills. Dave drew portraits while Jean worked on location painting landscapes. They fell in love with the Black Hills and made annual vacation trips there through 2020. They also enjoyed several National Review cruises, the last one being a transatlantic crossing on the Queen Mary 2. They were frequent visitors to the North Shore. Jean and Dave also made many trips to EAA's Air Venture airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

After Dave left the Star Tribune in 2001, he embarked on what he regarded as his dream position: He wrote and illustrated for EAA's Sport Pilot and then Sport Aviation magazines. Dave had a monthly column in which he wrote about and illustrated Light Flight - ultralights and other small aircraft - as well as general aviation wisdom. The combination of his witty writing and wonderful illustrations proved very popular with EAA's magazine readers. Dave enjoyed working for EAA until poor health forced him to retire in January of 2020.

Dave's Catholic faith was very important in his life, and he and Jean were very active in their parish, Holy Family in St. Louis Park. He had a special devotion to Our Lady.

In September of 2010, Dave and Jean moved to Lake City, where they had met so many years before, and began slowly renovating their 1897 home. In 2015 they purchased a 1946 Ercoupe aircraft which they kept at Red Wing Airport, and until Dave's health declined, they enjoyed many flying adventures together. They enjoyed the camaraderie of the pilots at the airport, and many a fine summer evening was spent “hangar flying” with pilot friends after sunset.

Dave will be greatly missed by friends and family, and by the many people he reached through his writing and artwork. Dave is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jean Sherlock Matheny; son Kevin (Christine) Matheny; daughter Deborah (Ron) Arndt; and three grandchildren. Dave was preceded in death by brother William (“Bill”) Albert Matheny Jr. and son Michael David Matheny.

Funeral Service were held Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 11 am at St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church with Father Matt Fasnacht and Father Paul Haverstock officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s of the Lake Cemetery in Lake City. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. A rosary service will be held at 10:40 am at the church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

Our family owes tremendous gratitude to Dave's wonderful Mayo cardiologist, Dr. Daniel Borgeson. It is because of the excellent care received from Dr. Borgeson over the past 11 years that we were able to celebrate so many birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and holidays together. Thank you, Dr. Borgeson!

Our family would also like to thank Mayo's in-home hospice team who helped so much with Dave's care in his final days, especially Kiera, his hospice nurse.

Mahn Family Funeral & Cremation Services
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Lake City, MN 55041
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Born on May 5, 1935, Joseph Daniel Fenick, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2021, after a life fully lived. Born in New York to Joseph and Rose Fenick and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He graduated from USNA Annapolis in 1958 with the 7th company. He received his master's degree in Electrical Engineering at the United States Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA, and served 28 years in the Navy, retiring as a Commander in 1980, and was awarded a bronze star for his time in Vietnam. He continued in his engineering career well into his 70s.Joe built a rich life raising seven children with his loving wife of 60 years, Madelyn. Though he accomplished much in his career, he was most proud of the loving and successful family they both raised. In addition to being a fiercely competitive tennis player, a lifelong lover of bridge, and a gifted math whiz, Joe was an attentive and interested listener, conversationalist, and people connector. He coached youth soccer, taught his kids tennis, chess, and card games, and was often seen piling kids in his wood-paneled station wagon to attend Padre games, playgrounds, amusement parks, and weekly mass at Our Lady of Grace. Joe was generous with time, effort, and resources when it came to helping his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Madelyn (Gavin); two siblings: Tom Fenick (Marylou) and Marge Dove (Tom); seven children: Sandra Otteson (Steve), Katheryn Horton (Fred), Bill Fenick (Stephania), Joe Fenick III (Kristi), Christine Fruehauf (Roy), Michael Fenick (Laura), John Fenick (Alicia); sixteen grandchildren: Amber, Lacy, Danielle, Cory, Alison, Isaac, Jack, Joey, Max, Emily, Roy, Esme, Morgan, Grace, Isabella, and Madelyn; and six great-grandchildren: Phillip, Lily, Noelle, Riley, Abigail, and Zachary. A celebration of life will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Parish in El Cajon on October 21, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m. A rosary will precede the mass at 1 p.m., and a reception in the Parish Center will follow mass.

Joe Fenick, 7^th company, passed away in his sleep on Monday 4 October, 2021 from mesothelioma. In addition to being a great roommate, he was a .great company mate to his 7^th company classmates. Joe was known throughout the brigade from his role of class photographer. Many of his pictures grace our 1958 Lucky Bag. After his initial sea tours, Joe went back to grad school and became an Engineering Duty Officer. In addition to many shipyard and repair facility tours, Joe served in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star.

Joe is survived by his lovely wife, Madelyn, and seven children: Sandra Otterson, Katherine Horton, Bill Fenick, Joe Fenick III, Christine Fruehauf. Michael Fenick, and John Fenick. He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Joe was so proud of his family and he and Madelyn made time to love everyone of them. He is also survived by a brother, Tom and a sister, Marge.

A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, El Cajon, CA at 1:30 on the 21^st of October. This will be preceded a rosary service at 1:00. A reception will be held in the church hall at 2:30. In a family gathering, Joe will be laid to rest at Miramar, 26 October at 9:30 AM

Curtiss H. McGaffin, Jr passed away on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 after contracting COVID-19. He was 85 years old.

Curt was born in Baltimore, MD on January 13, 1936 to the late Audrey Merle (Romoser) and Curtiss Hewitt McGaffin, Sr. He attended the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in Baltimore, completing the “A Course” program while competing on their swim team as a powerful back-stroker. He spent summers with his lifelong friend, Joel, learning to sail the Chesapeake and finding out the hard way that, “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky at morning, sailor’s warning.”

Upon graduation, he received nomination and was appointed to the United States Naval Academy, where the Navy Varsity swim team also benefited from his back-stroke skills. He honed his sailing expertise as a midshipman, and was enjoying shore leave in Philadelphia, PA when he met Janet M. Hartley at a YMCA dance.

Curt graduated from the Naval Academy in 1958 with a general engineering degree but did not receive a commission because of continued problems with asthma. He accepted an engineering position with Martin-Marietta Corporation in Middle River, MD and did Design Assurance work on the Saturn and other rocket programs. He married Janet in October 1958 and settled in the Baltimore area, welcoming Linda Marie in the summer of 1959 and Valerie Gail in the summer of 1961.

After nine years with Martin’s, the family relocated to the Philadelphia suburbs, where Curt was hired by American Electronic Laboratories, Inc (AEL). He performed Design Assurance studies and testing of military airborne jammers from 1967 until his retirement in 2001.

Curt was an active member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church (OLHC) in Abington PA for 53 years as a eucharistic minister, usher, cantor, blood drive organizer, and volunteer with Holy Name Society and Saint Vincent DePaul Society. He also enjoyed participating in life at Gwynedd Estates, the continuing care community where he spent his later years. The staff and residents there fondly remember his gentle nature and especially the huge smile he wore when enjoying his favorite meal, hard-shell crabs.

Curt is survived by his loving daughter Valerie M. Shoulberg, son-in-law Mark A. Shoulberg, and Grand-daughter Natalie K. Shoulberg, of Doylestown, PA, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding him in death are his beloved wife Janet M. (Hartley), daughter Linda M., and sister Marguerite (Rush).

Services and interment private at the convenience of the family due to ongoing COVID concerns. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross.

Services entrusted to the Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home, Jenkintown, PA. Condolences: www.McGoldrickFH.com

Gail Lockwood Moran, 88, passed peacefully on August 29, 2021 surrounded by family throughout her last hours. Gail is the daughter of the late Esther and Ernest Johnson of Manchester, CT.

She grew up in Manchester, CT, the oldest of three girls and graduated from Manchester High School in 1951. Her close group of childhood friends remained in touch thoughout the entirety of their lives. Gail went on to Bryant College where she completed her degree. There, she met her first husband, the late Stephen Lockwood on an outing to the beach. They were married in 1954 and had three children, finally settling in Rockville, MD. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Gail worked for and retired from the City of Rockville. She was active in her community. She volunteered for the Girl Scouts, belonged to The Garden Club and The Bridge Club.

Gail met her 2nd husband, Michael Moran when she was in her early sixties, and they were married 24 joyful years at her passing. Gail and Mike lived in Gaithersburg, MD for the entirety of their marriage.

Gail Moran is survived by her husband, Michael Moran, daughters Sharon Mancuso (Dino) of Olney, MD, Deborah Micklus of Atascadero, CA and son Douglas Lockwood (Julie) of Boyds, MD, step-daughter Monica Rosenquist (John), of Bethesda, MD and 2 stepsons, Stephen Moran (Carolyn Malon) of West Hartford, CT and David Moran (April) of Covington, MD. She leaves 2 sisters, Carol Walker (William) of South Deerfield, MA, Dennise Carter of Manchester, CT, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, friends and neighbors.

A viewing will be held Sept 7th from 5-7 pm at Pumphrey Funeral Home in Rockville, MD. A service and burial will be held the following day, Sept 8th, 11am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg, MD.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The American Heart Association.

Lt. Col. John Daniel Haney Jr. USAF Ret died peacefully on 14 September 2021. Dan was born in Haddonfield, NJ. on October 31, 1936 the first son of John Daniel Haney and Mary Augusta (Bell) Haney. Dan spent his early childhood in Lake Charles, LA. and graduated high school in West Orange, NJ. Receiving his appointment from NJ, Dan attended the US Naval Academy and graduated in 1958.

Pursuing his dreams of flight, Dan chose to enter the United States Air Force; where he served several ground tours in the USAF (in the US and South Korea) prior to finally gaining entrance to flight school. He flew tours in the F-101, F-102 and transitioned to prop planes to serve in Vietnam, flying combat missions in the Douglas Skyraider (A1E). Dan was awarded two Silver Stars (Ret. USAF)and two DFC’s for actions from January to May, 1967.

Following his combat tour, Dan returned to the States and flew the F-101 and F-106. Dan subsequently earned a M.Sc. (Engineering) from George Washington University. He retired from the Air Force when he thought he would “only be flying a desk” in June 1978. He worked for the NRA as an Executive Vice-President, he worked for local engineering firms and later on taught school in Virginia.

His retirement years were marked by his service to his church and to his community. He held many service posts in Trinity Episcopal Church, including Vestry service, choir and missions to Africa and Honduras, among others, and he was very active with Seven Loaves in our community.

Wherever he was stationed or lived, Dan spent as much time as he could hunting and fishing. He was always at home in the fields and forests. He took tremendous delight in the accomplishments of his family, and he loved his many dogs.

Dad was predeceased by his daughter Friday Elizabeth and by his brothers Robert R. and Richard A. Haney. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Annabelle Stovall Haney, his son Daniel Lloyd Haney and his beloved grandson Colton Metcalfe Haney, all from Middleburg, VA. Dan leaves his brother Peter, in Canada, and a niece and nephews in Oregon, Georgia, North Carolina and Canada.

Dan lived a life of honor, loyalty and service to his country, his family and his church. He will be deeply missed by those he left.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, 24 September 2021 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Upperville, VA, with a small reception to follow. Lt. Col. John Daniel Haney Jr. (USAF Ret) will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery sometime next year.

The family wishes for all stories and memories of Dan to be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the family at 34572 Welbourne Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 for later generations to enjoy.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, any donations shall be made in Dan’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.

I regret to inform you that JD died on 20 Sept 2021. The following is a brief explanation from Joan:

JD was suffering from Alzheimer's/dementia, but on the 26th of August he took a fall which resulted, in essence - a tear in the inner aorta membrane. He did not last long thereafter.

Punchbowl services will be sometime in October when the 2 granddaughters have a school break.

Carl John Triebes Jr. (8th Co) (8th Co) (9/10/21)
(JANUARY 2, 1935 – AUGUST 26, 2021)

Captain Carl J, Triebes, Jr. USN (Ret), passed away peacefully at his home in The Woodlands, Texas, on August 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He died of metastatic bone cancer; he was 86 years old.

Born in Pueblo, Colorado in 1935, he was the son of the late Carl J. Triebes and Lucille M. Jones Triebes. He graduated from Centennial High School, as did both of his parents, and attended Pueblo Junior College for one year prior to entering the United States Naval Academy under the congressional appointment of the late Senator Eugene Millikin.

While at the Naval Academy, he was a member of the Glee Club, on the Lucky Bag staff, Class Ring and Crest committee, and was manager of the Cross Country team. He graduated with the class of 1958 and was a member of the 8th Company.

Upon graduation, Carl was commissioned an Ensign and assigned to USS George Clymer (APA-27) for one year prior to attending submarine school. He was qualified in submarines on USS Rock (AGSS-274) and subsequently served on USS Ronquil (SS-396) before attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he earned a MS Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and a Naval Engineer Degree.

After being designated Engineering Duty, Carl was assigned to Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA where he was a ship superintendent and type desk officer for SSN-637 class submarine construction. Subsequent assignments included SSN Overhaul Project Manager at SUPSHIP Pascagoula, MS, and Repair Officer on USS Simon Lake (AS-33) home ported in Rota, Spain. He then served on the Staff of COMSUBLANT, Norfolk, VA as Maintenance Officer and completed his Navy career as the Deputy Supervisor of Shipbuilding at Newport News, VA.

Retiring from the Navy in 1982, Carl took a position with Transworld Drilling Company in Lafayette, LA where he was the general manager for Gulf Coast offshore drilling operations. In 1993 he accepted a position with American Bureau of Shipping (Quality Evaluations) in Houston, TX where he was the Director of Audit until retirement in 1998.

Carl is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Donna E. Davenport, son Philip and his wife Margaret Woolverton Triebes of Pflugerville, TX, daughter Paula and her husband Paul L. Templet of The Woodlands,TX, and grandchildren William and Katherine Triebes, and Joseph, Benjamin, and Claire Templet. His parents and sister, Martha, predeceased him.

Carl was a life member of the Naval Institute, the Naval Submarine League, and the American Society of Naval Engineers where he served as Chairman of the Tidewater Chapter in 1981. In 1992 he taught Engineering Graphics as an adjunct professor at the University of Southwest Louisiana. For many years he and his wife delivered Meals on Wheels in their community of The Woodlands, TX.

A committal service and inurnment will be held at the Naval Academy Columbarium on a date to be announced.

Ray Sterling Hardy was born on November 15, 1935, in Oakland, California to Agnes and Raymond Hardy. Ray was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended the US Naval Academy. He was a competitive sailor and captained the Annapolis offshore racer "Highland Light" all four years at the academy. He entered naval service in 1958 and had a distinguished naval career, serving mainly in the Pacific fleet. Ray was a family man first and foremost and would not pursue transfers that would be difficult for his family. He was a devoted Episcopalian, served in the lay ministry, and was a lifelong Mason, as well.

Mary Selma Hardy (ne Dinant) was born on February 11, 1931, in San Diego to Marian, or Mimi to family and friends, and Paul Dinant. She graduated in 1949 from San Diego High School. Being highly creative, Mary painted pictures and sketched illustrations for local publications and personal pleasure. She wrote comedy material for stand-up comedians and was once offered a position, which she turned down, writing for the Smothers Brothers television show. Mary's greatest interest was in textile arts and she created many beautiful stitchery pictures, quilts, and stuffed toys in her own unmistakable style. In addition to creating her own art, Mary shared her skills and ideas by teaching in schools and workshops. Her ideas and techniques are still an influence on current and future artists.

Mary and Ray were introduced through family friends and fell in love. They were married on March 7, 1960 in Santa Barbara at the city hall. they spent their life together with their family moving duty stations, San Diego, Monterey, Honolulu, Key West and finally back to San Diego Mary and Ray's life revolved around their children, pets and their many dear friends. Their holiday feasts were joyous occasions that served as milestones to mark the year by. They peacefully passed away within a month and a week of each other. Ray died April 1, 2021 and Mary followed him shortly after on May 8. They are survived by their family and countless friends. Their sons Paul, Martin and wife Linda, Frederic and wife Fiona, and James and wife Robin; their grandchildren Alana, Casey, Rindy, Maraya, Robyn, Sophia, and Izabel; and their great-grandchildren Brinley, Maelyn, Raylee, Mason, and Levi. There shall be a celebration of life on September 17, 2021 at ZLAC Rowing Club, 1111 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, from 1 - 3pm. Please join us to remember the loving Mary and Ray.

Just to ensure that you have the full info on the event I am sending complete details for it. I also need a positive response if you expect to attend.

The funeral service is February 2, 2022 at 2PM in the Main Chapel at USNA. The inurnment at the Columbarium will follow immediately, The club will be available after the funeral service for those not desiring to attend the inurnment at the Columbarium.

The following info concerns those who will use the Club either before or after the inurnment.:

Indoor Events: ANY indoor event that contains a dining and/or alcohol service component: ‐ Masks: Required, except while eating and drinking. ‐ Proof of vaccination, or negative test within 72 hrs: required for all participants. Proof of Vaccination: o Guests must be “fully vaccinated.” o “Fully vaccinated” is defined as starting – 2 weeks after receiving the second of 2 doses of Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, or 2 weeks after receiving the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. o For those who received an alternate vaccination (typically individuals living outside the US), “fully vaccinated” will be based on those vaccines approved by the World Health Organization and may include alternate vaccinations (e.g., AstraZeneca/Oxford, etc.) o Guests shall provide proof of vaccination (CDC COVID‐19 Vaccination Card, digital copy, or equivalent record) upon event check‐in. Proof of vaccination shall be maintained by guests when onboard the Naval Academy. Documentation of Negative Test: o In lieu of vaccination documentation, individuals may present documentation of a negative test, conducted within 72 hours of the commencement of the event. o Proof of negative test documentation shall be maintained by guests when onboard the Naval Academy.

Please note. We need a head count for those expecting to attend the reception. Please reply to me by 31 January if you plan on attending it.

LCDR Kenneth Francis Mitchell, US Navy (ret) passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 29,2021 at the age of 85 surrounded by loved ones. Ken “Mitch” Mitchell was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 26, 1936 to Kenneth William Mitchell and Adelaide Gregory Mitchell. Throughout his life he treasured memories of growing up in Brooklyn surrounded by cousins, especially favorite cousins Joan Marie Glover and Noreen Goodwin.

He moved with his parents to California in 1948 and at the outbreak of the Korean War traveled by ocean liner to the territory of Hawaii where his father was stationed at Pearl Harbor. He spent his teenage years exploring the forests and beaches around Oahu and developing his love of the ocean and traditional Hawaiian surfing. He developed his lifelong fascination with aviation growing up around Hickam Field and stowed away on a flight to Guam at the age of 15.

He returned to the mainland in 1954 to attend the United States Naval Academy and was a member of the Class of 1958. He maintained lifelong friendships with his classmates in Company 10, particularly with the families of late classmates Dick Lovejoy and Odie O’Donnell, whose families became extensions of his own. He sponsored godson Chris Lovejoy as a midshipman and regularly attended Class of 58reunions throughout his life, undeterred by health issues in his later years.

After graduation from the Academy, Ken Mitchell attended flight training school in Pensacola, Florida and Corpus Christi, Texas and embarked on a career as a Naval Aviator in 1960. He joined Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron 34 and served both ashore at Quonset Point and on the aircraft carrier USS Essex, surviving the North Atlantic storm that severely damaged the vessel and distinguishing himself as a member of the U.S. Naval Blockade Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

He completed one of the most difficult curricula at the Naval Post Graduate School in 1965, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in electronic engineering. He earned a Naval Achievement Medal as a Flight Instructor and Quality Control Officer for VT-31 in Corpus Christi, Texas and served as Training and Administration Officer for VS-38 in North Island, California. His tour as an Aircraft Commander in the Vietnam conflict at the Gulf of Tonkin earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the VietnamService Medal. He returned to the Naval Academy in 1970, where he taught Electrical Engineering andserved in the Naval Systems Engineering Command.

He retired from the Navy in 1978 and embarked on a new career as a member of the senior technical taff of a technology think tank, Propulsion Dynamics, Inc. in Annapolis where he developed cutting edge computer control systems for Navy ships.

Mitch is survived by his wife Pauline (Polly) Bower Mitchell; daughters from his first marriage to Shirley Sowell Mitchell, Cathryn Mitchell Reid and her husband William, and Carolyn Mitchell; step daughter Carlyle Menne Jacinto and her husband Noel; step son Peter Menne; son Kenneth William Mitchell, II and his wife Kristin; daughter Grace Mitchell Westreich and her husband Jonathan; grandchildren Jay and Tony Jacinto and Linat, Shirite and Nathan Westreich; his brother Robert Mitchell and sisters Deborah Mitchell Burger and Geraldine Mitchell Obi; many fondly remembered cousins from New York; his godson LTCOL Christopher Lovejoy, USMC (ret) and numerous friends from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1958.

Visitation will be at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater on Wednesday November 3, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm. A service will be held at the U.S. Naval Academy Main Chapel on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm

On August 9, 2021, Russell Mowery passed away peacefully at his home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island with his wife Nancy and children beside him. Born in Canton, Ohio on May 25, 1934, Russ always had a song in his heart. He attended Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio where, as Drum Major, he struck up the Massillon Tiger Swing Band with his forward strut. He brought his buoyant spirit to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1954, graduating in 1958. Russ earned his wings as a naval aviator in 1959 and obtained his master of education from the University of Virginia in 1966. He went on to serve his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War and the Cold War as well as other numerous missions. When a fellow aviator's plane and entire crew was downed during the Vietnam War, Russ volunteered to step in to take his place and finish his mission. He primarily flew the P-3 Orion, the world's premier antisubmarine and maritime surveillance air craft.

Russ served in several squadrons and flew multiple deployments, seeing almost every corner of the globe. One particular highlight of his service was being stationed as an exchange instructor with the Canadian Forces in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, a rare honor for an American servicemen (1969-1972).

He went on to become the Commanding Officer of VP8 (also known as the "Tigers") in Brunswick, Maine. That service was a source of special pride to him, and he was admired and beloved as Commander of the P-3 Orion unit. His last assignment was at the Naval War College in Newport where he served until he retired until 1979. Russ began his civilian career in financial planning, but found a new professional home in real estate, where he excelled at helping others find their homes. He worked first for Carey, Richmond & Viking and then became part-owner of Redwood Viking. Russ's clients were uniformly impressed by his warmth, integrity, good humor, and professionalism.

Russ Mowery was blessed in his personal as well as professional life. He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Anne Russell as his wife in 1958. They had four children, and the couple celebrated 63 years of marriage in June. Russ was devoted to his family and friends - known to all as a "stand-up guy," one who could be counted on. He saw the best in others and was always eager to help. Russ was an active parishioner and a lector at St. Barnabas Catholic Church for many years. He enjoyed both golf and duplicate bridge. Russ is preceded in death by his son Ronald Mowery and is survived by his wife Nancy, three of their children: Michael Mowery, Mary Anne Mowery Segerson, Teresa Anne Mowery, seven grandchildren: Christopher Segerson, Katie Zilgme, Kevin Segerson, Rachel Mowery, Kelly Mowery, Charlotte Mowery and Layla Mowery and his first great grandson, Victor Segerson Zilgme (born July 11, 2021).

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 10:00 AM in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Burial will be private.

Ray Bumgardner (22Co.) died December 31, 2020 as a result of colon cancer. No further info at this time

Nancy Stremic of Haymarket, Virginia, formerly of Norristown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on July 28,2020. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Lynn Johnson of Gainesville, Virginia (husband Chris) and granddaughters Kelly Johnson of St. Petersburg, Florida and Meghan Johnson of St. Augustine, Florida; Son, David Stremic of Round Hill, Virginia (wife Maria); Sister, Janet Zimmerman (husband Bill); Nieces, Karen Corkery (husband Gerry and family), Kathi Rees (husband Jay and family), Tammy Slivka (husband Jeff and family), Wendy McElhinney (husband Kevin and family), and Cindy Hussie (husband Kieran and family).

Nancy was born December 22, 1934 in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Ughes. She grew up in Norristown, PA. Nancy graduated from Bryn Mawr College as a registered nurse. Nancy married Anthony Stremic in August 1958. She worked at various hospitals in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and California depending upon where her husband was stationed in the United States Marine Corps. She finished her nursing career as the clinic aide at White Oaks Elementary in Burke, VA. She worked there for over 20 years and enjoyed every minute of it.

Nancy adored her family and loved being a mother to her three children (Son, Mark Stremic of Haymarket, Virginia, passed away in 2014) and a grandmother to her two granddaughters. Nancy loved the beach and spent many summer days on the Jersey shore or on the beach in Corolla, North Carolina. She also enjoyed feeding the many birds, especially the crows, and squirrels that visited her backyard. We love you, Moo, and we are so thankful you were our Mom and Grandmother. You are with Markie and Dad and Jesus now and we know that makes you happy! The service at Quantico will be private.

Contributions can be made in her memory to St. Jude Research Children's Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/

Edwin Barden Smedberg (19th Co) (8/9/21)

Ted's Funeral Services will be on Monday, December 20^that Arlington National Cemetery. Meet at the Arlington National Cemetary Admin building at 1015. Everyone attending must have a valid I.D. This will be checked at the gate along with your vehicle. Anyone who who does not have an ID needs to go to the following website to get a visitors pass:

Everyone is invited to a reception at the Ft Myer Officer’s Club after the cemetery service. Please let Ted’s family know as soon as possible (nlt 13 December.) if you plan to attend by contacting one of the following:

Captain Edwin Barden "Ted" Smedberg, USN (Ret) died quietly in his sleep with his wife and a few of his children at his side at Walter Reed National Medical Center on 7 August, 2021. Born in Annapolis, MD on 13 July, 1934, he was the son of Vice Admiral and Mrs. William R. Smedberg, III. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy on 4 June 1958.

Soon after graduation, on 7 June 1958, Ted married Beverly Hogle, the daughter of Vice Admiral and Mrs. Reynold D. Hogle, He then entered flight training and received his "Wings of Gold" as a Naval Aviator on 25 January 1960 in Corpus Christi, TX.

Upon receiving his wings, Ted served in various Ant-Submarine (VS) squadrons. Those tours were interspersed with shore duty at the Naval Academy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Bureau of Naval Personnel. His first command was the Navy Recruiting District in Dallas. This was followed by Command of VS-29, the first Pacific Fleet Squadron to deploy the S-3A Viking. Following a tour as Deputy Commander of the Navy Recruiting Command, Ted was selected for major shore command and served as Commander, Navy Recruiting Area Seven, headquartered in Dallas. After two years in Dallas, he was assigned as Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan.

His final tour of duty was with the Office of Naval Research in Washington, DC. Ted logged 4,300 hours in Naval aircraft and amassed 420 carrier landings, 260 of which were night operational landings. In addition to various campaign and unit awards his personal awards include the Legion of Merit, five Meritorious Service medals and one strike flight Air Medal.

Upon retiring from active duty in 1987, he committed his second career to the Roman Catholic Faith through 30+ years of service at St. John Academy in McLean, VA as an administrator as well as a tutor in Math and Science. He particularly enjoyed mentoring struggling students. He also was a strong supporter of youth sports, particularly baseball where he served as a little league umpire for many years. An avid golfer, he was instrumental in organizing annual outings to Hilton Head with his Naval Academy classmates for over 20 years.

He is survived by Beverly, his wife of 63 years, five children, 14 grandchildren and eight great-grand children with two more on the way.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John the Beloved in McLean on 13 August, 2021. He will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ted’s name to Shriners Hospitals for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Divine Mercy Care.

Thursday Aug 12, 2021 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Murphy’s Funeral Home
1102 West Broad St.
Falls Church, VA 22046

I regret to inform you that after a lengthy battle with cancer Ted died on 7 Aug.

Lieutenant Colonel John T. Wells Jr., USAF (Ret), of Henderson, NV, passed away on Saturday July 17, 2021. He was 85 years old.

John was born in Burgaw, NC, was raised in Eastern North Carolina and graduated as Valedictorian from Burgaw High School in 1953. After High School he attended the University of North Carolina prior to getting a Congressional Appointment to the United States Naval Academy. In 1954 he entered the Academy with the Class of 1958 and graduated with the 19^th company on June 4, 1958. Upon graduation he was commissioned as a 2^nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and married Nancy Beisber of Elm Grove Wisconsin on graduation day.

Subsequently, he attended various flight training courses and also served as an instructor. In 1964 John was assigned to the U.S. European Command in Wiesbaden, Germany in an Intelligence capacity and then went to the Strategic Air Command (SAC) with flight duty in Reconnaissance operations. He flew in Vietnam during the war. Other requirements were met in South East Asia and Korea. He accrued over 100 combat missions in the process. Awards included the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) with one oak leaf cluster, the Air Medal with eleven oak leaf clusters, and the Joint Service Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1979, John served in Aero Space operations at the Florida Space Center, initially, at the Naval Ordnance Test Unit. Later he took a position with McDonnell Douglas (later Boeing) at the Kennedy Space Center in support of Space Shuttle Operations until fully retiring in 1992.

John is survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Nancy Beisber of Elm Grove, Wisconsin, sons Robert and Richard, daughter-in-law Danielle, daughter Jennifer, two grandchildren, Mathew and Rebekah, and a brother James Barden Wells.

Services were held Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

William Edwin Davis Geoghegan, Jr “Ed”, 86, of Pinehurst, NC died Monday morning, June 14, 2021, peacefully at home.

Mr. Geoghegan was born in Cambridge, Maryland on February 18, 1935, to the late William Edwin Davis and Sally Branch Geoghegan. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and later attended the US Naval Academy. He completed his studies in mechanical engineering at George Washington University. After graduating, Ed began his own mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineering design firm in the DC metropolitan area from 1963 until his retirement in 2004.Mr. Geoghegan led his team in the design of innovative MEP systems for commercial work such as office buildings, schools, and churches both locally and internationally. He was very instrumental in promoting the use of geothermal systems. When asked where the mechanical room would be located, he would take people to the football field and say, “you are standing on it”. He participated in design-build teams to design geothermal systems for entire military bases including the housing units in the United States and abroad. Mr. Geoghegan resided with his family for 30 years in Frederick, Maryland before retiring to Pinehurst in 2004. He was an active member of Pinehurst United Methodist Church and a member of Moore County Men’s Republican Club. Ed was preceded in death by his sister, Alberta Ingram; son, Andrew Morrow Geoghegan.

Mr. Geoghegan is survived by his wife, Gayle; 7 children, John Geoghegan of Haymarket, VA, Abigail Geoghegan (Christi Blauwkamp) of Yucca Valley, CA, Kimberly (Jonathan) Dressler of Davidson, Scott (Laura) Geoghegan of N. Palm Beach, Fl, Jennifer (Steven) Ryall of Bethany Beach, DE, James (Brandi) Geoghegan of Concord, April Geoghegan of Johnson City, TN; his brother, David (Libby) Geoghen of Hydes, MD; 15 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

Also survived by Sister-in-law, Carolyn (Paul) Shafer of Pinehurst; Brother-in-Law, William (Diane) Palmer of Naples, FL; many loved nieces & nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Pinehurst United Methodist Church, 4111 airport Rd., Pinehurst, NC, Monday, June 21st at 3:00 pm with Pastor David Beam officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to First Health Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374.

https://sandhillssentinel.com/obituary-for-william-edwin-davis-geoghegan-jr-of-pinehurst/

The loss of one of our Class Leaders, Frank Gamboa, has caused a large number of you to indicate your interest in a donation in his memory. I have arranged with the Alumni Association for a semi-automatic process that will enable you to make a donation to the ’58 created Chuck Larson Memorial Fund in Frank’s memory. As part of this process his widow, Linda, will be notified.

Simply dial 1-410-295-4115. Ask for Liz Root. She is the Director of the Gift Administration Team. If she is not there, all of her assistants can handle this as well. Tell her that you wish to donate (whatever amount) in Frank’s memory to the Larson Memorial Fund (65580200). Provide the responder with your credit card number. If you prefer to send a check, simply explain that to the responder and get the address. It is that simple.

John "Frank" Gamboa passed away on July 8, 2021 of complications following hip replacement surgery.

Funeral service at the Church of the Holy Comforter, in Vienna, Virginia, will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

An Inurnment Service at the U S. Naval Academy Columbarium, in Annapolis, Maryland, will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

I will be forwarding info shortly regarding appropriate memorial donation procedures.

Frank Gamboa died of Parkinson’s complications following hip replacement surgery on July 8, 2021. He was 88 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Linda, his son Jack and granddaughter Emma, of Portland, Oregon, and his daughter Judy and granddaughter Loren, of Middleburg, Virginia.

A native of Lone Pine, California, Frank was the third child of Enriqueta and Teodulo Gamboa, who fled Mexico during the Revolution. He and his 6 siblings were first generation Americans. He graduated from Lone Pine High School, attended Los Angeles Junior College, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958, in the 17th Company. He earned a Communications Engineering degree from the Navy Postgraduate School, and a Masters Degree in Government from University of Maryland.

Frank was a Surface Warfare officer who served on shore duty in the U.S., as well as in Korea, Bahrain, and Panama; and on ships in both the Pacific and Atlantic Fleets. He commanded USS Fort Fisher (LSD-40) , USS Vancouver (LPD-2), and he was Commodore of the 7 ships in Amphibious Squadron 3 in the Pacific Fleet. He also commanded the Naval Communications Station Balboa, in the Panama Canal Zone. He served in the Pentagon as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Equal Opportunity. Frank retired from the Navy after 30 years of service. Frank Gamboa’s service awards include: the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Navy Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), the Joint Service Commendation Medal (2 awards), and the Navy Commendation Medal, and several campaign and unit award ribbons.

Frank served as Vice President of the USNA Class of 1958, giving generously of his time, and successfully nominated 5 members of the class of 1958 for USNA Distinguished Graduate Awards. From 1994 to 2006, he and Linda ran Gamboa International Corporation, an environmental management consulting company. During John McCain’s 2000 Presidential Campaign. Frank was a surrogate speaker and Coordinator for Veterans and POWs. Frank was often interviewed and featured in biographies in print and film for his longtime friendship with John McCain, who was his roommate at the Naval Academy and a dear friend.

Frank wrote his memoir, El Capitan, the Making of an American Naval Officer, in 2011. He developed a management plan for success for future Surface Warfare Officers, through “Another Link in the Chain,” a mentorship program linking the class of 1958 with the class of 2008. He was a loyal Navy Football and ‘58 tailgate fan.

Frank was a parishioner who served as an usher, and on the Senior Saints Ministries at the Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, Virginia.

In Frank’s memory, you may wish to donate to the Naval Academy Chuck Larson Ethical Leadership Fund, or to the Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, Virginia.

I am profoundly saddened to have to report that Frank Gamboa, one of our class leaders, died this morning (8 July) at 0700. Frank had been bravely fighting Parkinsons Disease as well as personal physical problems.

He will be sadly missed. I will report on funeral arrangements as soon as I have them.

Ralph Carestia, of Rockville, MD, died on 8 July 2021. He was born on 19 June 1936 in Pottsville, PA to Anthony Carestia and Angeline Mete, in the heart of Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region.

Ralph loved sports and was very athletic. He received All-American football honors as a fullback in high school, and State of Pennsylvania honors in track for both low hurdles and javelin throw. He entered the Naval Academy by competitive presidential appointment, graduating with the Class of 1958, 20^th Company. At the Academy he played football and excelled on the varsity track team, reaching the Penn State Relays. Ralph was commissioned Ensign, U.S. Navy Supply Corps.

Ralph’s first “assignment” was to trade in his cleats to marry his bride of 63 years, the former Shirley Stromberg of Silver Spring, MD whom he met at the 1956 Navy-Notre Dame football game in Baltimore. After attending Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, GA, he served afloat as Supply Officer of USS Purdy (DD-734) out of Newport, RI, then ashore in logistics at Naval Security Stations at Fort Meade, MD and in Washington DC, until concluding his active Navy service as a Lieutenant in 1962. Ralph then joined Stromberg Sheet Metal Works in Beltsville, MD. The company was founded in 1940 by his father-in-law Paul Stromberg. Ralph soon became part owner of the company which rapidly grew and, after 25 years, they sold the company to its employees. During the ensuing years, Ralph became the owner of a refrigeration company, two warehouses, and a supply company, all of which he later sold, and in 1993 he purchased the Studebaker’s nightclubs in Rockville and Tyson's Corner, VA; and a restaurant in Germantown, MD. By 2005 Ralph had sold or closed the nightclubs and restaurant to retire and reflect on "a real fun period in my life" as he phrased it.

Ralph was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus member and former President of his neighborhood association. He coached soccer, could be found at every football game of his son and grandsons, was a “true believer” in the Washington Redskins, an avid golfer, and loved skiing. He had a corny sense of humor and loved to laugh and enjoy life to the fullest.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Shirley, and five children: a son, Anthony Carestia, and four daughters, Debbie Thompson, Sandy Mercer, Karen Crocker, and Angela Tranquil; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held on 15 July 2021 in Rockville, MD.

James Roger Lyons, U.S.N. Cdr. (Ret.), of Annandale, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at INOVA Hospital. He was born in Easton on October 6, 1935, to the parents of William Raymond Lyons and Sara Rittenhouse Lyons.

James (who went by Roger) graduated from Easton High School and attended Johns Hopkins University before entering the United States Naval Academy and graduating in 1958. He married his beloved wife, Katherine Johnston Lyons, and completed sea duty before attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to earn a Civil Engineering degree and join the U.S.N. Civil Engineer Corps.

During his naval career he was stationed in Virginia, South Carolina, Vietnam, Spain, Rhode Island, and Washington D.C, the last where he earned an MBA from George Washington University. His naval experiences included: a brief stint following the Galveston (CLG-3) from port to yard and back, preparation for facilities for the Poseidon system and the Air Force’s C5A, and later taking command of the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction (Seabee) Battalion 40 in Guam. He returned to the D.C area and was stationed there until retiring from the Navy. He then embarked on his second career with George Washington University as the Director of Facilities and Planning. With GWU he managed design, construction, and maintenance of the university’s real property until his final retirement.

Rog loved golfing, hunting, fishing, and his family. He is survived by his wife Katherine, two children: Kate Herndon (Todd), John Lyons (Joanne), and four grandchildren: Chris, Daniel, Virginia, and Michelle.

In recognition of his military service, James was laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on January 22, 2020. The Neptune Society of Fairfield, CA, was entrusted with his final arrangements.

Dennis M. (Mike) Cunningham, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (Ret.) of Locust Grove, VA, died at his home on Monday, June 21, 2021 from lung and brain cancers resulting from exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. He would have been 85 years old on June 29, 2021.

Mike was born in South Bend, IN on June 29, 1936 to John C. and Janet M. (Cunningham) Finn of Orillia, Ontario. He was adopted by James A. and Mary L. (Talbert) Cunningham of South Bend, IN. He attended Wabash High School until 1952 when the family moved to Lafayette, IN and transferred to Culver Military Academy graduating in 1954. He received a congressional appointment to the United States Naval Academy and graduated with the 18th Company in the Great Class of 1958. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps.

Mike served at various posts and stations throughout the Corps as an Infantry Officer until retiring at Quantico in June of 1981. While stationed at the Marine Barracks in Norfolk, VA he met Clara (Maxine) Scott of Marion, VA. They were married from June 1961 until her death in April 2003. Together, they raised four children, Mark, Theodore, Sydma and James.

Mike participated in combat operations in the Dominican Republic in 1965, serving as Headquarters Commandant of the 6th MEU, and in the Republic of Viet Nam with First Battalion, First Marines in 1966-67. He commanded Alfa Company and served as the Battalion Operations Officer. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Navy Commendation Medal, both with Combat V's. In addition, he was awarded several other personal and unit decorations, including a Meritorious Service Medal, a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and two Presidential Unit Citations.

During Mike's active service, he earned a master's degree in Technology of Management from American University under the Marine Corps' Special Education Program and a Master of Business Administration degree while serving as the Executive Officer of the NROTC unit at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He was also a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College.

Following retirement from the Marine Corps in 1981, Mike joined MCI Communications Corporation in Washington, D.C., retiring in 1996. He then served on the adjunct faculties of University of Mary Washington and Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg, VA until 2010.

In 2009, Mike met Dorothy (Dottie) Hanners. After an extended courtship, they married on St. Patrick's Day in 2020. They loved to travel, square dance, attend plays and concerts, and to spend time with family, friends, and each other. Among their fondest memories were gatherings with their blended and extended families. The Outer Banks of NC, Myrtle Beach, SC and Manitoulin Island in Canada were among their favorite locations. "Uncle Mike's Place" in Fredericksburg, VA was the gathering place for extended families from the United States and Canada to share love and celebrate the holidays.

Mike is preceded in death by his wife Maxine, son Mark Hatzopoulos of Norfolk, VA, brother William Finn of Aurora, ON and son-in-law Gray Williamson of Bethany WV.

Mike is survived by his loving wife and companion Dottie, his sons Theodore Hatzopoulos of Norfolk, VA and James Cunningham of Miami, FL, and his daughter Sydma Hatzopoulos of Bethany, WV. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Nicolas Hatzopoulos and Sara Hatzopoulos Yeiser, and two great granddaughters. Also surviving are his brother Murray Finn and wife, Linda, of Elliot Lake, ON, his cousin Al Cunningham and wife, Mary, of Kitchener, ON, several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and Dottie's two sons, James and Christopher, and their families.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove, VA. A memorial service will be held at Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove, VA at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Burial at Quantico National Cemetery follows at 1:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to a memorial reception to be held in the National Museum of the Marine Corps Medal of Honor Lobby at 1:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mike's memory to the American Cancer Society.

Mike Cunningham’s (18^th Co) wife advised that Mike passed away on 21 June. Mike has suffered with cancer for a number of years and was in hospice care when he passed. Mike’s funeral is scheduled to be held at 1400 on July 1^st at the Lake of the Woods Church . Thereafter Mike’s body will be buried at the Quantico National Cemetery.

Lake of the Woods Church
1 Church Lane
Locust Grove, VA 22508

Mike’s wife is Dottie Hanners. Her contact info is: 540-455-3427; email address: [email protected].

Jack Pettit passed away June11, 2021 several days after hip surgery from a blood clot. Jack's wife, Marge, is at Lake View Nursing Home at 2425 Lower State Road in Doylestown, Pa. 18901 and is recovering from pancreatic cancer surgery, and is not expected to live more than 3 months from now. Jack will be cremated and his ashes will be kept at the funeral home until his wife passes and is cremated. Then the two of them will be buried together in Doylestown, according to their daughter. No flowers are necessary, again according to their daughter

Sandra T. Pidgeon 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday May1st after an extended stay at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She is predeceased by her husband Robert H. Pidgeon. Sandra is survived by her children, Kevin Murphy, Jill Baboulis, Brian Murphy, Matthew Murphy and their families. She is also survived by a sister Celeste who resides in Florida and a brother Mark who lives in California, bother-in-law David Pidgeon of New haven Vt., sister-in-law Linda and Howard Kelton of East Middlebury, VT and their family, several cousins and dear friends Frank and Michelle Kurek of Westford VT.

Sandra was born June 22nd 1936, daughter of Royce and Elaine (Provost) Tucker in Vergennes VT. She graduated from Vergennes High School in 1954 and attended Castleton College.

Sandra’s childhood was spent growing up both in Vergennes and in Boston. One of her favorite things to do in Boston was to spend her days at the Museum.

Sandra had two careers in life; first as a School Teacher and then later in life as an Interior Designer. She often remarked how much she enjoyed both. She and Rob moved several times together but always called Vermont home.

A special thanks to Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center for making her stay as comfortable as possible and for continually thinking outside of the box in order to make it so.

Sandra will have a Committal Service along with Rob at the Columbarium located on the grounds of the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland in July.

Kenneth L. Gebhart, 85, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He had a long and varied career in aviation as a Naval Aviator flying patrol planes, and also as an Air Force pilot flying fighters. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958, he went on to earn a Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Louisville (his original hometown). He went to work for Boeing in Wichita as a Flight Test Engineer in 1965 and rose to being its Chief of Flight Operations, and Chief Test Pilot in 1980.

Meanwhile, in 1972, he founded Celestaire, Inc., a company selling celestial navigation equipment. To promote, and test his theories, he made several flights across both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in single engine Cessnas, using the only available navigation system at that time - celestial. Ken went to China in 1986 to procure marine sextants. After concluding a joint venture there, Celestaire rose to be the largest distributor of sextants and related publications in the world. In 1990 he took early retirement from Boeing at age 55 to devote full time to running his company.

Ken enjoyed traveling internationally to visit his many worldwide dealers, and to exhibit at trade shows. Although much of his social life was outside of Wichita, he enjoyed sharing and learning from his many friends at the World Trade Council of Wichita, and the Wichita Committee for Foreign Relations. He was also an Associate Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, and an avid member of the Order of Quiet Birdmen.

Ronald Briscoe Kirk, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on September 17, 2020. He was 87 years old. Born in Knoxville, TN, on September 14, 1933, Ron attended schools in both Knoxville and Oak Ridge, and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1950. Ron attended both the University of Tennessee, and the United States Naval Academy.

Upon graduation in 1958, Ron served as an Engineering Officer on several ships throughout his Naval Career. In Civil Service from 1966 to 1973, he was Head of the Engineering Branch Quality Assurance Dept at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, VA. Returning to Tennessee in 1973, Ron then spent 11 years as a Chief Quality Engineer for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant for TVA in Oak Ridge. Ron was later self-employed as an Engineering Consultant, and as a photographer. His 50-year love of photography was his great joy, and he turned it into a business, taking team and sports action pictures for Powell High School, as well as photographing local models in the Knoxville area.

He spent his retirement years with several four-legged companions. He was a benefactor for the local animal shelter, Young Williams, as well as several local young people. He also sponsored children abroad through World Vision.

Ron was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Kirk Gambacorta, both his adoptive father, James Henry Kirk, and his birth father, Roscoe C. Word, and his mother, Julia Briscoe Kirk. He is survived by his sister, Julia Kirk Phillips, his son, James Franklin Kirk, his daughter, Marianne Kirk Fallen, his grandchildren, many nieces, a nephew, and several grandnieces and a grandnephew.

A Memorial Service is planned for May 1st at 11:00 a.m. at Berry Highland West in Knoxville. The family has requested that all those who plan to attend adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear facial coverings. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Young Williams Animal Center. Online condolences may be left at www.BerryHighlandWest.com.

Stanley (Stash) Wiklinski was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 22, 1933, the son of Stanley and Henrietta Wiklinski; brother of Edward, Dolores, and Halina; loving husband of Barbara; father of Stanley, Stephen, Jennifer and Melissa; grandfather of Matthew, Patryk, Stefan, Konrad, and Daniel; and great grandfather of Yvette.

Stanley graduated from Ohio University, and attended the United States Naval Academy. He served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1967, and in the Naval Reserve from 1967 to 1993, when he retired as a Commander. He was reappointed every four years by consecutive Governors as a New Jersey Commissioner of Maritime and Docking Pilots serving for twenty-one years.

Stanley also received a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale University School of Drama. He appeared in regional theatre, commercials, and on Broadway in, “Full Circle,” a play directed by Otto Preminger. He synthesized all of the Lincoln/Douglas debates into one debate that was sponsored by Knox College, and presented live at the only standing site of the original debates to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the debates. Stanley portrayed Abraham Lincoln. The presentation was entered in the public service category of the Peabody Awards. He also served as a Lector at Our Lady of Victories Church in Harrington Park, New Jersey for many years.

Recently, Stanley published his first children’s book “The Christmas That Almost Never Was,” that was selected by People Magazine as one of its three picks for, “Best Children’s Picture Books for the 2018 Holiday Season.” The book was also winner of the, “2020 Royal Dragonfly Book Award 1st Place for Children’s Picture Books Six & Older.” Stanley’s second book, “Making Cookies from The Sun,” is in the final phase of illustration, with our continued goal for future publication.

Stanley lived life fully, with passion, adventure, dedication for service to our country, generosity, a zest for artistic expression, and a profound love for family and friends.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 5 to 8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park. Interment will be at BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the United States Naval Academy Alumni Foundation. Select one of three options for donation: Visit their website at www.usna.com , select Naval Academy Fund, In memory of Stanley E Wiklinski, or call directly at (410) 295-4115 or mail a check noting IMO: Stanley E Wiklinski, payable to USNA Foundation, at US Naval Academy Foundation, 274 Wood Rd, Annapolis MD 21402 Attn: Elizabeth Root.

Stash Wiklinski passed away today the 25th of April. Stash and I were roommates and I had just spoken to him yesterday.

Stash was in the 17th Company, but did not graduate. He did go on and earn a degree and went to OCS, retired as a Navy Commander and also retired as a New Jersey Commissioner of Maritime Pilotage. He graduated from the Yale University School of Drama and appeared on Broadway and on TV and also wrote children’s books.

Stash loved his time at the Academy and was a regular at Class of 1958 reunions.

Byron Brightwell Nelson, Jr. of Union Grove, Alabama passed away on April 8, 2021. Byron was born on December 2, 1934 to Byron B. Nelson, Sr. and Frances Seay Nelson, who preceded him in death. He has one sister, Marie Nelson Fancher. Byron is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Liles Nelson; two children Anna Nelson Richardson (David), Amy Nelson Torbert (Mark), and two grandchildren Mary Frances Torbert and Mark Torbert, Jr.

Byron attended Tallassee High School graduating in 1953. He received a Congressional appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 1954. A football injury his plebe year led to his transfer to Auburn University where he received a BS in Education in 1957 and was commissioned a 2nd Lt in the US Army. In 1959, he received a MS in Education from Auburn University.

After leaving the Army, he taught in Wetumpka, Alabama and Montgomery, Alabama prior to attending Peabody College at Vanderbilt University on a Ford Foundation Fellowship where he earned an EdD in school administration. He returned to Alabama in 1971 as superintendent of the Arab City Schools for 3 years before serving as superintendent in Decatur, Alabama for 17 years and in Homewood, Alabama for 6 years. In 1984 The Executive Educator magazine named Byron one of the 100 top executive educators in North America. In 1994 he was inducted into the Alabama Educational Leadership Hall of Fame.

Byron was active with the Auburn University Alumni Association as well as the Auburn University School of Education. He was District Governor for Rotary International District 6860 in 1984-85 and member of the Arab Rotary Club. He received the Silver Beaver scouting award while serving on the Tennessee Valley Boy Scout Council. Byron was a member of the Arab First United Methodist Church.

Memorial Service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the Arab First United Methodist Church. Gober Funeral Chapel assisted the Nelson family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Byron's name to the Arab First United Methodist Church or the Rotary Foundation.

Bert was born October 27, 1935, in Darby, PA to John and Claire Concklin. He graduated from The United States Naval Academy, class of 1958. He spent his career in Washington DC working in and around the Federal Government. He had many interests and pursuits, including books, movies, music, antiques, football, cars, running, sailing and most especially dogs. Those who know him will remember his keen intellect, sense of humor, boundless energy and boisterous enthusiasm.

Bert retired in 2004 and settled in Lititz, PA where he fully embraced the community and quickly became a local. He will be remembered with a smile by all knew him and enjoyed his company.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Smedley, stepdaughter, Diana Smedley Egnatz. His daughter, Mitzi Concklin, grandson, Alexander Ugolini. His son, John Concklin, and granddaughter, Kayla Concklin.

In lieu of flowers, and in recognition of his love of dogs, donations may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Chapin Walker Day, Jr. passed away peacefully at home at the age of 84 after a long bout with Parkinson's. He was a devoted father, grandfather and husband. A 1958 graduate of the US Naval Academy, he was also an avid computer scientist, backpacker, music lover and photographer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandra Elder Day, his 4 children (Rosemarie, Chapin, Roby, and David), their spouses (Steve, Elena, Dawn and Anne), and 8 grandchildren (Kate, Andrew, Ellie, Jasper, Sophia, Jordan, Jackie and Nathan). Burial will be at Miramar National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held online in January. Please consider a donation in his name to the Sierra Club (www.teamsierra.org/memorial/chapinwalkerdayjr).

Commander (Ret.) Robert Huntley Pidgeon, 84, left us peacefully on December 30, 2020 at Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing, Middlebury, Vermont after months of declining health. His wife of 40 years, Sandra, was with him.

Robert was born May 15, 1936, son of Helen (Huntley) and Theodore Pidgeon in New Haven, Vermont. He grew up on the family farm with brother, David and sister, Linda. He graduated valedictorian of the 1954 class at Beeman Academy. Soon after he entered the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, graduated in 1958 with high honors and was awarded his diploma by President Eisenhower. He began his Naval career achieving the rank of Commander. He was a graduate of the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island and received his Masters degree from the Naval Nuclear School, Monterey, California.

His tours of duty took him to many parts in the Pacific. During the Vietnam War, he was honored to be assigned to Admiral Zumwalt in Saigon, crafting plans for withdrawal of Naval Forces from the war. He also served as Captain of the USS Turner Joy in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Turner Joy is credited with firing the last naval round of the War in January 1973.

Following his retirement, he married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Tucker, who survives him as well as 4 stepchildren: Jill, Brian, Kevin and Matthew and their families, his brother, David of New Haven, VT, his sister, Linda and husband, Howard Kelton of East Middlebury, VT, his nephew, Karl Kelton of Middlebury, VT, niece Tricia Kelton and husband, Alan Parent, their son Marcel of Sneads Ferry, NC, wonderful friend Frank Kurek of Westford, VT and numerous cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Jean in 1938.

His family will remember his strength of character, quick wit, ability to find humor in daily life and challenging times, his kind heart, and dedication and service to his country.

We thank the staff at Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing for the wonderful care and compassion they gave him.

Per his wishes, Robert will return to the U.S. Naval Academy for his military funeral service and inurnment in the Naval Academy Columbarium near his classmate, Senator John McCain.

Ernest Celestino Luders, age 85, of KIRKLAND, Washington passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. Ernest was born July 27, 1935.

A funeral service for Ernest was held Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133. Due to Covid-19, services were by invitation only.

Livestream this service can be seen at : https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=161043465594839<br><br> Following the funeral service there was a graveside service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Lakeview Cemetery, 1554 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112. Due to Covid-19, services were by invitation only please.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Evergreen-Washelli.com for the Luders family.

David Kearney Eller, son of the late Rear Admiral Donald Temple Eller and Dorothy Wood Eller, peacefully passed on December 15th, 2020.

Mr. Eller attended the United States Naval Academy and served in the U.S. Naval Reserves submarine division.

Mr. Eller designed and built homes in Fairfax, Loudon County and the Winchester area; was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of Columbus; and was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester.

He is survived by two daughters, Jayna Eller of Virginia Beach and Rebecca Gagnon of Norfolk; a son, Edward “Ted” Eller of Winchester; eight grandchildren, Andrew, Gabrielle, Jacqueline, Megan, Melissa, Phillip, Eddie and Catie Beth, and six great grandchildren, Anela, Lily Belle, Emma, Elsa, Addison and Archer.

A private Mass of the Resurrection was held with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Winchester. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Sacred Heart Academy Tuition Angel Fund.

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Joseph Fry Paull grew up in a modest home near Wheeling, West Virginia In his earliest years he became passionate about coin collecting which stayed with him on and off over the course of his life. As a teenager, Joe excelled in tennis, winning multiple championships on the court in both singles and doubles.

The Paull family tradition since the 1700’s was to attend Washington & Jefferson College, for which his ancestors helped found. Instead, Joseph chose to pursue military service at the highest level. Joseph applied and was accepted into Annapolis Naval Academy based on his academic, athletic, community service, and demonstrated leadership qualities. Joseph was properly nominated to the Academy by a US State Senator. Joseph graduated in the class of 1958. After 4 years as an officer on a destroyer serving in places like Guantanamo Bay, he was ready to move to the next phase of his life.

Joseph chose Michigan State to earn his MBA. It was there he met the love of his life, Marcia Klomparens. Within six months of dating the two knew, and he proposed to her on Main Street in Grand Haven Michigan in front of the little store that Marcia worked at during the summer. The two moved to Mississippi for a few years as Joe was hired into the Borg Warner Executive Development program. While in Mississippi, Marcia finished her degree and taught English. Cummins Engines in Columbus, Indiana was the next major move for the couple. From there Joe was looking for a change and was hired by Merrill Lynch as a stockbroker in downtown Indianapolis for a decade. The couple was also building a family at that time. Joe was always told by his great aunts that as an only child he better find a way to carry on the family name. The couple succeeded quickly by giving birth to three boys in under two years! With endless hard work Joseph was a success at most things he did in life. At Merrill Lynch Joe became a great commodities broker, predicting the 1978 silver and gold spike. He was very wise and literally sold the family home, put it all in gold and silver for two years and made a killing. That action afforded the family a very nice home as the boys were in the start of their elementary years.

As so many times in his life he put family first. He wanted his boys to grow up under tougher conditions and learn responsibility at a young age. At the same time, he wanted to fulfill Marcia’s dream of someday owning and running a horse stable. The right opportunity came, and again Joseph made the right choice and borrowed the money to buy an old farm with an indoor riding arena on the outskirts of a tiny town called Zionsville. For the next 27 years the family built a thriving business called Pleasant View Stables with upwards of 50 horses to take care of 365 days a year. The family worked, learned and experienced many wonderful and unique moments on that farm.

As the boys grew and left the home, an amazing thing happened that still stuns his three sons to this day. Joe fell in love with riding horses!! Marcia’s decades of riding helped quickly mature Joe into a very accomplished equestrian. So much so that the two were invited to join the esteemed Traders Point Hunt Club for which Joseph was asked to be Field Master on many occasions leading the hunt.

During most of those 27 years, Joe traveled the Midwest as a very successful industrial sales rep. Putting over 50,000 miles a year on his car during the week and repairing the farm on the weekends. He was a master self-taught shady tree mechanic and proudly passed that on to his sons over the years.

Throughout Joseph’s life he was a huge history buff. He could pretty much tell a battle story or quote the historic significance of any piece of land he ever stood upon. His sons were the great benefactors of the endless historical stories he would tell countlessly on long drives or family vacations.

As the couple grew older it was time to retire to a smaller farm. Another opportunity arose, and the two sold the stables and moved to a new private farm with beautiful rolling hills in Tennessee. The couple loved the now more relaxed atmosphere, and all there was to explore in this amazing new location they had chosen to retire in.

Sadly, in Joseph’s late seventies he started showing signs of a deteriorating memory. For this reason, the couple realized it was time to get back to Indiana and be closer to their three grown sons. Now a tiny farm for just a couple horses, dogs and cats in Noblesville, Indiana was just what the doctor ordered.

As the dementia increased, Marcia increased her care and lifelong dedication to the man she so deeply loved. She promised to never leave his side, and so she nursed him at home every hour of every day, and no doubt extended his life and their time together on this earth. As Marcia stood vigil over Joseph in his final days and moments, she was there to give him peace and comfort until his final breath.

Joseph was many wonderful things and lead a pretty fearless life. He was a remarkable father to his sons and deeply loving husband to his wife. The joy he brought so many will surely be missed but relived someday in heaven.

Joseph Fry Paull, 84, Noblesville, passed away March 19, 2021. He was born November 20, 1936, in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Philip D. and Elizabeth (Hicks) Paull. He married Marcia Kay Klomparens on December 21, 1963.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marcia Paull; three sons, Philip Paull, Gregory Paull and Lee Paull; and four grandchildren, Logan, Garrett, Mackenzie, and Joseph.

Services were held on Thursday March 25, 2021 with Visitation from 12:00 – 1:45. The Funeral Service will begin at 2:00. To view watch the Service live please click here. All services will be held at Flanner Buchanan - Hamilton Memorial Park, 4180 Westfield Road, Westfield, IN 46062 (317) 896-9770

Arthur K. Ridley, one of the few remaining “true natives” of Milford, died on March 5th, 2021, after a short illness. He was 86 years old. We take comfort in knowing that he joyfully entered heaven to be with the God he served throughout his life and to be reunited with his beloved son, Kenny, whom he carried in his heart since his death as a 6-year-old boy. We will miss him.

Art was born on March 16, 1934 in Milford, the 5th of 10 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ridley. He graduated from Milford High School in 1952, where he excelled both academically and athletically. After finishing high school, Art attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1958. His time at the Naval Academy shaped every area of his life and set the foundation for a life focused on serving God and people. He was proud to be the Company Commander of 4th Company and cherished every moment that he spent as a Midshipman. The relationships and bonds formed during his time there lasted a lifetime and his daughters were able to attend his 60th reunion in 2018 and revel in these relationships along with him. It was a blessed time. The Naval Academy remained one of his favorite places on earth, a fact borne out by his many visits to the Academy throughout his life and the number of Naval Academy t-shirts and sweatshirts that can be found in the wardrobes of all of his family members. His family knew never to bother him during the Army/Navy game!

Art married Jane Hamilton in 1959 after becoming acquainted with the beautiful “city girl” from New Jersey on one of her many visits to the Hamilton family summer home. They had two daughters while Art was stationed at Fort Lee in Virginia, Jennifer Jane, in 1960, and Jacqueline Jill, in 1961. He served in Vietnam from 1962 to 1963 and, after leaving the service, moved to New Jersey where he worked full-time with Public Service and attended Fordham Law School at night. While in New Jersey, his son Arthur Kenneth Ridley, Jr. was born. After graduating from Fordham Law School, Art was invited to return to his hometown of Milford to practice law with Attorney Sidney Krawitz. At the time of his final illness, he was of counsel to Ridley, Chuff, Kosierowski and Scanlon, P.C.

Art was actively involved in the community throughout his life, serving on the boards of the Biondo Memorial Foundation, the Pike County Library, the Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club, and the Community House. The last surviving founding member of the Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club, he actively supported their many service projects and loved the idea of serving people around the world. As a young man, he credited the Milford United Methodist Church with pointing him to God and nurturing his faith. More recently, he was an active member of the Dingman’s Ferry United Methodist Church, frequently acting as a lay preacher. Art and Jane hosted a Bible Study in their home for over 30 years. He loved teaching and discussing the word of God. Art gave all the glory for every good thing in his life to God and quietly served other people throughout his life. Mindful of the needs of others and desirous of being a blessing, he generously gave of his time, talents, and treasure.

Art loved running and completed marathons in New York, Washington, and Disney World. His lifelong participation in both running and community service lead the Milford-Matamoras Rotary to establish the “Ridley Run,” used to raise funds for several local charities. He was passionate about gardening and reveled in the miracle of planting things and watching them grow. An avid reader, he enjoyed both watching and playing a variety of sports and watching Jeopardy. He could often be found doing crossword puzzles, having tea with his daughters, dragging his grandchildren up the hill to the Knob and breathing in the beauty of creation.

Art is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jane Hamilton Ridley, daughters Jennifer Case and Jill Mann; sons-in-law Michael Case and Anthony Mann; grandchildren; Kayla O’Brien and husband Mark, Kevin Mann and wife Jenna, Jane Case, Alexandra Case, and Emilie Case; great-grandsons Trevor O’Brien, Brody O’Brien, Marcus O’Brien, and Landon Mann; brothers Robert, Richard and Floyd Ridley, sisters, Gertrude Smith, and Patricia Taylor; brother-in-law John Hamilton and wife Joan, and numerous nieces, nephews. We are grateful for his presence in our lives, for his hard work and dedication to everything that he did, and for the way he always pointed us to Jesus as our true hope.

Art’s family is grateful for the quick action of the Dingman Township Ambulance, the staff at Newton Hospital and the wonderful nurses and doctors at Overlook Hospital’s Neuro-Intensive Care Unit who did all they could to restore Art to health. They gave us several extra and precious weeks to be in Art’s presence and let him know how very much he was loved. For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Art, contributions may be sent to the organizations listed above or to the charity of your choice.

Visitation will take place at the Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, Pa on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 2 to 5 PM. Covid protocols will be followed. Funeral services will be held privately for family only at the Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, Dingmans Ferry, PA on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10 AM. Friends may view services through the following link (https://www.youtube.com/embed/nGeh2-EL1_Q).

Patricia Stringer GLADIN, 83, of Richmond, Va. The family is heartbroken at the passing of their vibrant Mom and Nana of COVID-related complications on February 25, 2021.

“Patsy” grew up in Philadelphia as the only child of the late Ruth and William Stringer, Jr. As a young woman, she held the position of Worthy Advisor at a chapter of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Her leadership abilities continued throughout her life, as she gave 100% to whatever organization or project in which she was involved. She was a graduate of Olney High School and attended Temple University. In 1957, a blind date with United States Naval Academy midshipman, the late Jack R. Gladin of Milledgeville, Ga., changed her life. They married on May 16, 1959 (Armed Forces Day).

Pat was the consummate naval officer's wife. She made hosting elegant parties or moving a household around the world effortless. (At one point, she had moved 12 times in 14 years). Pat took great pleasure in supporting her husband, even typing his master’s thesis on a manual typewriter.

Their Navy tours included sites on both coasts, Hawaii, and her favorite spot, Rota, Spain. There she served as an Iberian Peninsula Girl Scout Advisor. They ended their Navy career in Virginia Beach, where she served as Treasurer of the Submarine Officers Wives Dolphin Scholarship Fund, was active in Kings Grant Garden Club and served as president of United Methodist Women at Scott Memorial United Methodist Church.

Pat and Jack then moved to Richmond where they purchased a house in the Historic Fan District. She served as president of the Fan Woman’s Club and opened her home for the Fan District Holiday House Tour. She was a member of The Council of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, a member of P.E.O. Chapter C and also worked as a Secretary for the Virginia House of Delegates. Pat was an active member of Reveille United Methodist Church where she founded the Logos Sunday School class, participated in Stephen Ministry, Staff Parish Relations Committee, Congregational Care Committee, Life after Alpha, Prayer Ministry, Mary Lou White United Methodist Women's Circle, and the Witness and Engagement Committee.

A history buff, Jeopardy enthusiast, voracious reader and a devoted public library patron, she traveled the country to see all the Presidential Libraries. Her Christmas parties were magical gatherings with unique decorations, multiple themed trees and an extensive nativity collection, which delighted guests. Butterflies were her trademark.

While her hobbies and volunteer activities brought her satisfaction, being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her the greatest joy. Her endless energy was not wasted, as Nana/Nannie babysat, traveled with, and adored them all.

Grandchildren Caroline (Chris) Homan, Winifred (Rob) DeSimone, Patrick Gladin, Kevin Gladin, Maeve Gladin, Jack Gagnon, Joseph Gagnon, Jonathan Gagnon;

Memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Care Fund at Reveille United Methodist Church (4200 Cary Street Road Richmond, VA 23221). Service will be held at a future date at Reveille followed by entombment at the Columbarium at the United States Naval Academy.

Janita Medlock; passed away on December 5, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Chuck and Juanita were married in Clarkesville, Georgia, shortly after the Class of 1958 graduation. Chuck and Juanita are survived by three children, Jon, Myra, and Charles, five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Juanita will be interred next to Chuck at Bethlehem Cemetery in Georgia in a private service for the family at a later date.

John Lawrence "Jack " Nulty Jr. (Thursday, March 28th, 1935 - Saturday, January 23rd, 2021)

John L. “Jack” Nulty, Jr. of Sarasota, FL, died of congestive heart failure on January 23, 2021. He was 85. He lived at home with his wife, Barbara. Jack and Barbara were happily married for 61 years.

Jack was born in Orange, NJ, on March 28, 1935; the son of John L. and Catherine Gavin Nulty. He graduated in 1952 from St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, NJ, and attended Newark College of Engineering for two years prior to entering USNA in June 1954. He graduated with the Class of 1958’s 9th Co. He was an avid rower and earned awards in Crew.

Jack met the love of his life, Barbara McGreevey, Manasquan, NJ, while traveling home, she from Georgetown, he from USNA, on Christmas leave first class year. They were married in Feb. 1960. They raised a daughter, Patricia Nulty Blaha (Albert), El Dorado Hills, CA and 4 sons, Mark, Vienna, VA, and Peter (Dorothy), Anna Maria Island, FL. He was predeceased by two sons; James died of Leukemia at age 21 in 1985 and Stephen died in June 2020 at the age of 49. Jack leaves four grandchildren: Heather Blaha Surprenant (Matthew) of Stoneham, MA, Eileen Blaha Waters (Thomas) of New York City, James Blaha (Kelsey) of Seattle WA, and Joseph Nulty of Anna Maria Island, FL. He also leaves two great-grandchildren, Genevieve and Felix Surprenant, Stoneham, MA.

Upon commissioning, he attended Flight School and earned his wings in Dec. 1959. He was assigned in Brunswick, ME to VP-7 which he served in until June 1963. He resigned his commission and took a position with Bell Telephone Laboratories (BTL) in Whippany, NJ, working on Ballistic Missile Defense problems. While with BTL, he earned a masters’ degree in EE (communications) from NYU. In 1968, he took a position with Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory in Buffalo, NY, where he continued working on the research and development of Ballistic Missile Defense systems begun at BTL. He spent 5 years, in concert with BTL, designing operational tests for the prototype Nike-X ABM system located on Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands.

In 1980, he joined the Braddock, Dunn, & McDonald (BDM) Corp. in Albuquerque, NM, where he helped probe the vulnerability of the MX missile system to pre-emptive attack and became program manager for the development of air defense simulation, IFFN, to enhance aircraft identification in a non-IFF environment. At his request, BDM transferred him and his family to the Washington office where his son, Jim, could be treated for Leukemia at the National Institutes of Health. While with BDM, he was a support contractor for the DoD Department of Test & Evaluation at the Pentagon.

In 1985, he was recruited by Planning Research Corp. (PRC) to take on the role of Vice President of Systems Engineering. In 1990, he was recruited by Xerox to manage the Army Computer Aided Logistic Support (ACALS) program and the Navy’s Engineering Drawing Management Information Computer Support (EDMICS) program. He completed his professional career, joining TRW’s System Engineering and Technical Assistance program in support of the FAA.

Jack retired in 2001. In anticipation of his retirement, he and Barbara purchased a golf course lot on the 11th hole of the River Creek Golf Club in Leesburg, VA. They moved into their retirement home in June 2000. Since retiring, Jack and Barbara have become avid golfers and active parishioners at St. John the Apostle Church in Leesburg.

In Dec. 2017, Barb & Jack left Virginia for the warmer climate in Sarasota, FL. They joined St. Thomas Moore Catholic church.

Jack passed at home with his family at his side. He will be remembered as a loving father, a man of great faith, and a patriot to his country.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 1, 2021 from 9:30am until 10:15am in St. Denis Church, 90 Union Ave., Manasquan followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am in the Church. Jack was buried in the McGreevey family plot, next to his sons, Jim and Steve, in St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington DC 20090-8018.

Lee Melvin Meador, 84, of Hearne, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones funeral and Cremation Centers.

Captain Stanley Edward Sharp USNR (ret) passed peacefully, aged 84, at home Feb. 6, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Seattle, WA to Hilda and Lloyd Sharp, he was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend, hunter, and fisherman. We will miss his twinkling eyes and joyful smile.

Early years were spent in Rose Lodge, Oregon speaking Estonian on the family farm. He moved to Tualatin, OR attended 1st grade and learned English. He also attended Portland's Couch and Cathedral grade schools, then graduated from Lincoln High School (1954), and the U.S. Naval Academy (1958). He studied law while teaching the ROTC program at the University of Washington (1962-1964) and subsequently practiced law in the Portland area. He served in the Naval Reserves for 29 years. He enjoyed photography, writing, outdoor adventures, traveling, and his friends.

Stan is survived by his wife of 60 years Neta Sharp, daughters, Kelly Schoen and her husband, Douglas Schoen (Ft. Worth, TX), Becky Overbeck and her husband, Kevin Overbeck (Portland, OR); and brother, Hadley Robbins and his wife, Gayle Robbins (Portland, OR). He leaves behind four beloved grandsons, Mark and Nathan Schoen, Henry and Noah Overbeck; one granddaughter, Sadie Schoen; and many adored extended family members. Stan is predeceased by his beloved son LT Mark Sharp, a Naval Aviator, who died flying in service to his country.

Stan had a big heart, he never met a stranger, only "friends to be." May we all live life the way Stan did, sparkling with energy and happily loving life itself. A celebration of his life will be held summer 2021 at Willamette National Cemetery.

Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother Carolyn Goolsby passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on February 3, 2021 of a long-term illness.

She was born on June 8, 1935 in San Bernardino, California and spent her childhood there with her loving parents, Jordan and Annabelle Morgan. When she was a senior in High School, she met the love of her life, John Goolsby. They were married a few hours after John's graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in June of 1958. John was her dearest friend, soulmate and confidante for more than 62 years.

Private graveside services were held on Thursday, February 18th at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park.

Frederick Lauriston Wales, "Fritz" of Revere, MA passed away surrounded by his family on July 13, 2020 at the age of 86. Born in Springfield, MA on June 14, 1934 to the late John G. and Anna (Renison) Wales, Fritz received a Congressional Appointment from Massachusetts to the U.S. Naval Academy and entered on June 28, 1954. He graduated four years later as member of the Class of 1958 and the 19^th Company. Fritz proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict and was Honorably Discharged after 14 years of service.

Beloved husband of 50 years to Carol (Brauer). Devoted father of Christopher Wales and his wife Amanda of Athol, and Lisa Sinopoli and her husband Joe of Billerica. Cherished grandfather of Mia and Dean Sinopoli. Dear brother of Elizabeth Diel and her husband Jack of CT and the late John R. Wales (USNA 1951) and his wife Alice of MD. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews including Cathy and Nick Cherpak of CT, and Valerie and James C. Brauer, to whom Fritz stepped in as a substitute father figure after the tragic loss of his dad. He was a middle school math teacher in Malden for many years. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A private burial was held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne with Military Funeral Honors.

George L. Denny II died in his home in Austin, Texas on 30 January 2021 from complications of Parkinson’s. He was 84.

He was born in Indianapolis, IN to George H. Denny and Mary-Lois Ketcham Denny His family moved to Pasadena, CA where he graduated from San Marino Prep.

George received a Congressional appointment, and entered the Naval Academy at age 17, where he excelled in Spanish classes and loved intramural sports.

Upon graduation in 1958 as a member of 19th Company, George was commissioned in the Navy and served on ships including the USS Holister (DD-788) as ASW Officer, and as Boat Group Commander on the USS Cavalier (APA-37.). In September 1961 he was aboard the USS Cavalier as it passed through the eye of Typhoon Nancy in the West Pacific somewhere between Japan and Philippines.

After leaving the Navy in 1962, he worked for Texaco in sales, then enrolled at Long Beach State Univ. to become a teacher. He married the former Barbara Forbes Turner July, 1963 inSan Marino, CA.

George had a 37 year teaching career, teaching mathematics at Marina High School, Huntington Beach, CA and Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Waimea, HI. He was Librarian at Spicewood Elementary School (Round Rock Independent School District), Austin, TX for 23years. He earned a Master of Library Science Degree from the University of Oregon in 1976. He retired from teaching in 2000.

He spent more than 15 years in the volunteer position of Blue and Gold Officer helping high school students from the Austin, TX area navigate the application process to USNA.

George was an avid reader, tennis player, runner and golfer. Time was often made to attend USNA class reunions. He owned several Texas Longhorns on his property Northwest of Austin when he retired. Well- traveled, he visited every continent, except Africa, even visiting Antarctica in 1993.

He will be remembered for his kindness, compassion, humor and leaves behind a legacy of positively impacting the thousands of students whose lives he enriched.

Predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Barbara, he is survived by his two sons Roger Denny of Tulsa, OK, and Russell Denny of Austin, TX, and 3 grandchildren.

Sadly, Bettie passed away early this morning (Saturday, February 6, 2011). Bettie has been in the Memory Care Unit of Sunrise at Mount Vernon (assisted living facility) since December 4, 2019. She was hospitalized from Jan 22 – Jan 30 2021. Doctors at the hospital concluded that Alzheimer’s was shutting Bettie’s body down. Bettie was in Hospice care upon returning to Sunrise on Jan 30 and remained so until today. The Hospice nurse checked on Bettie at 0615 this morning and Bettie had passed. Because of Covid-19, I have been able to visit Bettie only a few times over the past year. Although my two daughters live in Florida and Connecticut while my son lives near me, All are morning the loss of Bettie with me.

Leo Thomas Powell, Jr. (“Tom”) passed away at the age of eight-five on December 9, 2020 at his home in Accokeek, MD after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on September 23, 1935 in Dover, NJ. His family lived in Mountain Lakes, NJ and Tom graduated from Mountain Lakes High School where he lettered in track, football and basketball. At USNA he was on the varsity track team and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1958.

After graduating, Tom did not receive a commission for physical reasons although he ran track for four years. He joined International Telephone and Telegraph Corp and worked in Cuba and later in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. In 1960, Tom joined Westinghouse Electric Corp. as a field engineer specializing in shipboard electronics. He loved his time at sea repairing and testing radar where he could really support the Navy. In 1963 he took a position with the Naval Electronics Maintenance Engineering Center in Norfolk, where in 1964 he met and married Katherine Gardner (“Kay”). In 1966, they moved to Washington, D.C. where he took a position with the Naval Electronic Systems Command.

After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Maryland in 1981 he left civil service for a new venture in accounting as a CPA. During this time, he served as the Prince George’s County (MD) representative to the Washington Metropolitan Council of Government’s Public Advisory Committee, dealing with FAA plans to expand National Airport and control aircraft noise.

In 1991 he began work with the FAA in the Aviation Security Research and Development Service at the FAA Technical Center in New Jersey. He became the Chief of the Security Division for the Director of Intelligence and Security under the Secretary of Transportation where he retired in 1994.

Tom was an active member of the 13^th Company, served as Class Treasurer for a number of years, and hosted the hospitality room at class reunions. He loved golf, travel, Navy football games and socializing with classmates. He could always be counted on regale you with stories of his days at USNA.

Tom is survived by his wife, Kay, their three children, Leo Thomas, III, Laura Elizabeth (Price), Roger Andrew, son-in-law Todd Price, and grandson Liam Thomas Price.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Tom’s name to the Admiral Larson Ethical Leadership Fund or the Alice Ferguson Foundation, Accokeek, MD.

His ashes will be laid to rest at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium on January 15. 2021

Rear Admiral Phillip Freeman McNall passed away peacefully at his home in San Ramon, CA, on November 28, 2020. He was born on December 9, 1935, in Rochester, NY, to Mary Ashcroft and Freeman Lamont McNall. He attended Brighton High School, where he played basketball and golf. He graduated from Bullis Preparatory School in Silver Spring, MD. He then went on to Hamilton College for one year, where he was on the Basketball team and pledged the fraternity, Delta Upsilon. After one year, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, where he graduated with a B.S. Engineering degree in 1958. He later earned an M.S. degree in Operations Analysis from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate school.

Upon graduation, Phil married Ann Strobel of Rochester, NY, and began his ensign assignment on the AGC-12 Estes in San Diego. Phil started his naval career as a surface line officer and transferred to the Supply Corp when he attended the U.S. Supply Corp school in Athens, GA. After a tour at the Supply Center in San Diego, he spent a year at the Post Graduate school in Monterey, CA. He then served as an aide to Vice-Admiral Edwin B. Hooper in Washington D.C. at the Supply Systems Command Center, where he was awarded the Joint Service accommodation medal and the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Subsequent tours included the LPH-11 USS New Orleans and the recovery of Apollo 14 at Pago Pago, Commander at the Fleet Materials Supply office in Mechanicsburg, PA, attended the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, RI earning a distinguished graduate award and serving as the Supply Officer on the USS Nimitz CVN-68 at her homeport in Norfolk, VA. Attaining the rank of Captain, Phil was assigned as the X.O. Planning officer at ASO in Philadelphia, PA for three years. He held his first command at the Supply Center in San Diego, and then a tour of duty as the Supply officer of the Pacific 7th Fleet in Honolulu, HI- obtaining the rank of Rear-Admiral. This brought him to his second and final commanding officer duty at ASO in Philadelphia, PA, where he retired in September of 1988.

After retirement, he married Andrea Putrino and established residence in San Ramon, CA, where he worked as a consultant in the Defense Industry and as a golf teaching professional. Beyond golf, Phil's passions included Jazz music; he was a proud member of the Leader's Circle at S.F. Jazz and traveled to San Francisco two times a month for concerts. He was a collector of rare fountain pens and loved going to the theater as soon as a new movie was released. He was a lifelong fan of the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was always in pursuit of the perfect Negroni and loved eating at Michelin star restaurants worldwide. He was an ardent fan who never missed a sporting event played by his grandchildren over the years. Phil is survived by his children Michael (Christine), Julia Branan (William) and Jane Maier (Jonathan), and his sister Judy MacKnight (David). He was the proud grandfather of Chase, Elise, Will, Blaze, and Lila.

A graveside service at the Mount Albion Cemetery in Albion, New York will be held at a time later to be announced. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to memorialize Admiral McNall may make a gift to the the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Hello, it's Merrill Slaven Brache here, Bob Slaven's daughter. I am planning a celebration of life service for my father and thought maybe you could pass the info along to your class? I'm not really expecting his classmates to come, as travel now is so challenging, but I did want all of you to know about it.

It is August 7th from 3-5pm at the Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club in Blue Hill, Maine. Perhaps you who knew him could send a thought or prayer to him that day. Or if anyone had a memory they wanted to share with me, I would love it. I know so little about his early life and career.

Robert “Bob” W. Stibler, age 84, of Mount Laurel, NJ died Thursday, November 12, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Bob was a proud alumnus of Regis High School (NYC) and the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Class of 1958.

After graduating from the Naval Academy, Bob embarked on a diverse 20-year career in the US Navy. His first tour was aboard the destroyer USS Mullany (DD-528) out of San Diego,CA. After a two-year tour, Bob attended sub school for six months in Groton, CT and transitioned to submarines. Then it was down to Key West, FL for his first submarine tour aboard the USS Picuda (SS-382). His next duty station was in Monterey, CA where he attended Naval Post Graduate School. After receiving his advanced degree in Oceanography, he transferred back to Key West, to serve aboard the USS Atule (SS-403). Bob then returned to the surface Navy and served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CVA-34) before transitioning to Engineering Duty Officer for a 5-year tour in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Bob finished out his 20-year Naval career with a final 3-year tour at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, before retiring in June of 1978.

After his retirement, Bob continued his service to the Navy as a defense contractor at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Bob worked hard for his family his entire life. He was always supportive of his children. He gladly attended countless sporting events and was a coach for many. He took on grueling second part-time jobs to make holidays brighter and dreams come true; from car purchases to colleges to homes to family vacations. As the first in his family to graduate from college, Bob was especially proud that all 5 of his children earned college degrees. Bob was a great networker, using his contacts to open doors to kickstart or advance his children’s careers.

Bob and Ginger were avid travelers, going on cruises, planning and attending high school, college and ship reunions across the country. He enjoyed spending time at horse tracks, watching the NY Giants and the Game show network, and was a season ticket holder for Naval Academy Football.

In his later years, when Parkinson’s disease robbed him of his strength and stamina, it also gave him a softness we treasured. For a big guy he had a soft spot for animals, and he loved our pets. He never turned down bringing a pet into the house. He was devoted to his cat Quincy and dog Rascal, taking care of them in their old age. Boston Terrier Meka sat in his lap and kept him company when he could no longer walk around freely. Meka was his constant companion during the final months of his life. Some of his last laughs came from Biscuit jumping up and licking his face. He couldn’t turn away from an animal in need.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Virginia “Ginger”nee Stawski, his five children, Stephen & his wife Ellen, Joseph (USNA 1989) & his wife Betsy, Mary Mulholland, Casey & his wife Kelly, Christine Gorman and her husband Frank and his eight grandchildren: Kirk (USNA 2018), Joe, Claire, Kaelyn, Emma-Kate, Joseph, Erin, & Stephanie. He was predeceased by his brother William “Bill” Stibler and Bill’s wife Beatrice and his nephew William “Billy” Stibler.

Viewing on Wednesday, November 18th, 7 to 9pm and Thursday, November 19th, 9:15 to 10:15am at the Schetter Funeral Home, 304 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Funeral mass at 11 am at Christ Our Light Church, 402 N. Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Interment at 2pm at Brigadier General William C Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Wounded Warriors Project PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Her late husband Gibby and Red Dog Rod Pejsar were buddies. All four of us had also much fun at the past three reunions.

Our beloved mother joined the love of her life, Donald Philip, in heaven on May 17, 2019. During 52 years of marriage, their strongest desire was to provide happy childhoods for a loving family. Her grandchildren likened her to Mary Poppins as she was always firm and authoritative in her care, but in the most fun and imaginative way-and she carried a big purse filled with magic. Sharon is survived by her children Tracy, Donna, Debbie, and Doug; and her grandchildren Regan, Arielle, Emma Sophie, Kristopher, and Brynna. Funeral Service private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org.

On January 4, 2012, DONALD PHILIP NORKIN of North Bethesda passed away. Cherished husband of Sharon Lynn Norkin; adored father of T. Sterling "Tracy" Norkin, Donna Heaton, Debbie Moore and Douglas Norkin; loving grandfather of Regan, Arielle, Kristopher, Emma-Sophie and Brynna; beloved brother of Leonard Norkin. Funeral Service private. obituaryregistry.com

Dick was born in Elkhart, Indiana on November 27, 1936. He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1954 and received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy in 1954. He graduated with the 1st Company in 1958. While at the Naval Academy he competed on two Intercollegiate National Championship Sailing Teams.

After graduation he was commissioned into the U.S. Air Force and entered the Procurement and Contracting field. He was assigned to Eglin AFB, Florida for four years. While there he married Linda Lowe of Mishawaka, IN on July 29, 1961. They moved to College Station, Texas where he received a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University. Their first daughter, Laura, was born there. Next came an18 month assignment at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio with the AFLC. While there, their second daughter, Elizabeth, was born. In 1966 a three-year assignment to France and Germany came with production responsibilities for depot maintenance and repair of US aircraft in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Their third daughter, Susan, was born in France. In 1969 he served a four-year tour as Assistant Professor AFROTC at The Citadel in Charleston, SC.

In 1973 he was assigned as Assistant Air Force Plant Representative at the Martin Marietta Aerospace Company in Orlando, Fl.. This was followed by a tri-service assignment in Orlando with Defense Contract Administration Services. His last assignment was in 1976 to Patrick AFB, Florida, in Quality Assurance for the Eastern Space and Missile Test Range. Dick retired in 1979, and opened a boating business. In 1981 he was appointed Executive Director of the International J/24 Class Association with his wife, Linda, as editor and publisher of the J/24 Magazine. They worked together in this capacity for 10 years before stepping into full retirement. While in the Air Force, Dick was Commodore of the International Snipe Class Association and a Director of the National Governing Body of Sailing. After retirement, Dick was President of the International Sunfish Class Association and later President of the US Windsurfing Class Association.

During 21 years in the Air Force, Dick actively raced sailboats and was selected for three US Pan American Teams and was on the 1976 US Olympic Team. He was named US Yachtsman of the Year in 1965. He was the National Champion of the Snipe Class, the National and North American Champion of the Finn Class and Windsurfing Classes and World Masters Champion of the Laser Class and the Sunfish Class. He patented a sailing instrument and authored four sailing books, the latest of which, The Complete Book of Laser Sailing, is currently in print. He played golf, tennis. and pickleball He and Linda lived in Florida during the winter and spent summers at Lake Wawasee in Indiana. He was a Lay Ecumenical Minister at several Episcopal Churches he and his family attended.

He was elected to the USNA Sailing Hall of Fame, The International Laser Class Hall of Fame and the United States Sailing Association Hall of Fame.

After 55 years of marriage, Dick’s wife, Linda, passed on Feb 28, 2017. He is survived by three daughters; Laura of Springfield, MO,, Elizabeth of-Issaquah, WA, and Susan of Sammamish, WA, and 9 grandchildren.

Tom passed away on 11 Oct. Tom was quite ill for the past couple and years and finally succumbed to a heart attack. His obituary is forthcoming.

The purpose of this email is to inform you of a recent change to COVID-19 restrictions for dining at the Naval Academy Club. This change affects those who are attending the Services for Rosemary on September 27^th and lunch after the Inurnment at the Columbarium. Please see the Flyer attached, which I received yesterday. To review the Flyer, our lunch is an indoor catered event so we have to meet the following rules:

2. If not vaccinated, present a negative PCR test from the last 72 hours prior to entering the building.

3. Wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status, except when eating or drinking. This requirement is not new.

As of today, I know of no other recent changes. Masks are required in the Chapel, so we will need to mask-up for the Funeral service. Since the Columbarium Service is outside, masks would normally be optional; however, in a close gathering of 50-60 people, I would wear a mask.

Rosemary died on September 3, 2020. Her services have been delayed because of COVID and are now scheduled for September 27, 2021. Her funeral Mass will be held in the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel at 10:30 am, Monday, September 27^th with inurnment in the Naval Academy Columbarium immediately following. All attending are invited to lunch and Celebration of Rosemary’s Life at the Naval Academy Club following the Columbarium Service. Please enter through Gate 8, inform the guard you are attending the funeral for Rosemary Adkins, be prepared to show a government ID (such as a driver’s license) for all occupants in the car, and use the parking garage near the Club as available. Transportation will be provided from the Chapel to the Columbarium and back to the Club.

Please RSVP by September 14^th to Jim at [email protected] , 425 392 4380, or 360 204 4638, if you plan to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Rosemary to the Naval Academy Foundation, designated for International Programs (Adkins Family Scholars).

Rosemary Newman Adkins passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on September 3, 2020, at home with her beloved husband, Jim. She was 78 years old.
Rosemary grew up on a potato farm “in cold snowy Idaho.” She was born in Idaho Falls on May 21, 1942, to Joseph and Anna Newman, who immigrated from
Germany. Rosemary grew up speaking German and treasured her German and immigrant heritage. The youngest of five, she cherished her siblings, Joseph,
Betty, Lucille, and Anton.

On the family farm in Firth, Idaho, Rosemary developed the work ethic, can-do spirit, abiding Catholic faith, and love of family that characterized her entire life.
She was especially proud of the tractor-driving prowess she demonstrated at a young age—no doubt a harbinger of her ability to take on large challenges.
After elementary school in Blackfoot, Idaho, Rosemary attended Saint Mary of the Wasatch in Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated in 1960 as valedictorian
of her class and student body president. Then she went to work for the Westinghouse Corporation, which operated a training facility in Idaho for the U.S. Navy.

There Rosemary met her future husband, Jim, a naval officer hailing from a ranch near Georgetown, Texas. When Jim checked in at Westinghouse for his
training in September of 1960, he waited in an area in front of Rosemary’s desk. He decided he had to meet this beautiful woman with only “Rosemary” on her
name plate. Jim and Rosemary were married on June 8, 1963, at the Submarine Base Chapel in Groton, Connecticut, and began their shared life. It was one of
ervice, travel, adventure, learning, fun—and, above all, family. Rosemary and Jim had two children, Jim III and Judy.

With good cheer, Rosemary tackled the many challenges of being a Navy wife. She managed the complexities of multiple cross-country and cross-ocean
moves, helped her children navigate new schools, served as sole parent when Jim was at sea for months at a time, and supported other Navy wives through
her participation in wives’ clubs and informal networks.

The family adventure included duty stations around the globe: New London, Connecticut; Charleston, South Carolina (twice); Hawaii (twice); Bremerton,
Washington; Guam, Marianas Islands; Fairfax, Virginia; and Holy Loch, Scotland. Rosemary’s very first cruise was the family’s 1970 move to Hawaii,
accomplished via a four-day voyage from San Francisco to Honolulu aboard the S.S. Lurline.

When Jim’s job in Scotland required cultivating relationships with local officials, Rosemary rose to the challenge, hosting large dinner parties attended
by senior U.S. naval officers and Scottish dignitaries. She was a favorite of the local Scottish ladies, who appreciated her authenticity and down-to-earth nature.

Rosemary was a devoted mother. She took her children to countless lessons and practices, attended games and concerts and meets and scouting and schoo
events, and also showed her kids how to have fun, whether on the beach at Barber’s Point, Hawaii, or in the boonies on Guam. She loved and cared for Prince,
Snoopy, and Rascal, the family’s succession of poorly-trained but beloved dogs.

Between the adventurous family moves, there were many pure adventures, and Rosemary was always game, embracing family trips to Taiwan, Hong Kong,
the Philippines, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and the various Marianas and Hawaiian islands. Rosemary especially liked Rome,
where she could see Catholicism, art, architecture, and history come together.

Learning was another central thread in Rosemary’s life. Rosemary pursued higher education doggedly and persistently, across time and space. She first
enrolled at Idaho State University in 1961, paying her own way at age 19. After Jim proposed, she joined him on the East Coast, transferring to the University
of Connecticut. Later, while her children were small, she squeezed in a few classes at the Citadel in South Carolina. Eventually, she returned to school full time
at the University of Guam. Her children were impressed by how hard she worked, studying thick textbooks late into the night (and sometimes chewing caramels
to stay awake), yet still cheering them on at all their swim meets and baseball games. After completing one final course at George Mason University in Virginia,
Rosemary received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Guam in 1979.

Rosemary embraced schools she didn’t attend herself. She was a strong supporter of the Naval Academy (alma mater of her husband, son, granddaughter,
and grandson) and contributed many hours to the work of the alumni association’s Puget Sound Chapter. Rosemary was also a passionate fan of Duke basketball
(alma mater of her daughter). From 1986 to 2000, she and Jim held season tickets and regularly road-tripped between Virginia and North Carolina to join the
Cameron Crazies and cheer on the team. After completing her college education, Rosemary held positions at a nonprofit organization, an electronics manufacturer,
and two companies serving the defense industry, but her favorite part of work was always the conviviality of the office; she enjoyed her co-workers, and they enjoyed her.

In 2002, Jim and Rosemary retired to Silverdale, Washington, and built their dream house on Duckabush Lane. Rosemary made that dream a reality
by attending to countless design decisions. There, Jim and Rosemary spent 16 happy years looking out their picture window each morning to see “if the mountains
were out.”

In retirement, Rosemary enjoyed gardening, participating in social groups (her book club, birthday group, and Ya Ya sisterhood group), and contributing
to her local community (as secretary of the Puddingstone Home-Owner’s Association, and by being Jim’s right-hand woman for his many service activities).
She was a member of the Naval Submarine League and enjoyed attending the meetings with Jim. Despite being a landlubber at heart, Rosemary also served
good-naturedly and proficiently as first mate on the Sea Y’all, helmed by Captain Jim. She was the queen of the “boat breakfast”; nobody lacked for orange rolls.

During these years, Rosemary and Jim continued to explore the world (by way of cruises to Alaska, the Panama Canal, Mexico, the Columbia River, the Danube,
and the Mediterranean, and trips to China and Australia). They also visited special places and people: In particular, Rosemary enjoyed reunions with her siblings in
Casa Grande, Arizona; trips to the Adkins family ranch in Georgetown (especially in spring, when the bluebonnets were in bloom); one big family trip to Maui; a
return trip to Guam after three decades; and reunions with Navy friends far and wide.

Rosemary was a devoted grandmother to her four grandchildren. She made sure they were never deprived of pancakes. She was always up for a game
of checkers, chess, dominoes, or Candy Land. She was known to put on a good poker face and then spring a royal flush. She took her granddaughters on special
birthday shopping trips. She and Jim never hesitated to hop on the ferry and make the two-hour Puget Sound crossing for their grandkids’ basketball games,
guitar recitals, birthday celebrations, and more. She made everybody feel well taken care of. Her penchant for doing laundry—the subject of much family ribbing—was
emblematic of her caring nature.

In times of crisis, that caring kicked into high gear. In 1999, Rosemary saw Jim through a struggle with cancer, supporting him in every way possible. I
n 2011, she did the same when Jim had a heart attack and bypass surgery. Her practical help, emotional support, and prayers made all the difference.
Rosemary had a lovely smile. She liked red roses and blue hydrangeas. Her homemade strawberry jam was the best.

In 2019, Rosemary and Jim moved to the Timber Ridge at Talus Senior Living Community in Issaquah, Washington, to be nearer family, as Rosemary was
suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Even in the midst of the disease, Rosemary remained the loving person she had always been. She gave the longest hugs at the airport. She started playing the piano again and played often, especially for Jim. One of her favorite pieces was “Du, Du Liebst Mir Im Herzen.” She will always be in our hearts.

Rosemary is survived by her husband, James Adkins, Jr.; son, James Adkins III; daughter, Judith Adkins; daughters-in-law, Mary Adkins and Ruthanna Hooke; granddaughters, Carolyn Davis and Kathleen Adkins; grandsons, James Adkins IV and Silas Adkins-Hooke; and many friends and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22412 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871; or to
Catholic Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

Services will be held at a later date. Friends and family are invited to sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

I write to inform you that James E Sheehan (1st company), who died 9-14-2020 will finally be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, February 2nd. Mass begins at 12:45pm at The Old Post Chapel, followed by the processional to graveside beginning approximately 1:10pm.

(The seventeen month wait has been incredibly difficult and needs to be fixed so other families don’t endure this!) Dad did not die from covid, but we have not been able to assemble as a family until now (because of covid).

Jim had Dewys Body Syndrome, which spread from his physical being to his brain.
He was in and out of various nursing homes due to falling, broke his arm brain issues,
during these last 2 years.

Allan Rachap passed away peacefully, with his wife, Judy, by his side, in his home on Kauai, Hawaii. His passing was on June 27, 2020, as a result of lung cancer. He was 83 years old.

Allan was born and grew up in New York City and moved to Annapolis to attend the U.S. Naval Academy. While there, Midshipman Rachap met and fell in love with “local girl” Judy Gilden; the two were married immediately after Allan’s graduation. Following four years as a Naval Officer, he attended Harvard Business School, where he graduated with honors, achieving an MBA degree. Allan and Judy moved back to Annapolis, with their two children, where he went on to have a successful career in finance, ultimately retiring, at age 60, following 20 years with Merrill Lynch in the Annapolis office. Spending time with family and travel were important areas of Allan’s life. They visited many countries, absorbing the culture wherever they went.

After having vacationed on Kauai for many winters, during which Allan and Judy became active members of the community while cementing friendships with people there, they decided to live on Kauai and vacation on the east coast – and so they did, moving to Kauai in 2000. They returned to Annapolis, as well as other east coast cities, once or twice a year to visit (and feast on steamed crabs!)

Allan’s life on Kauai was very full; he led hikes for the Sierra Club and took an ongoing part in the environmental life there. An accomplished yoga practitioner, Allan also enjoyed gardening, biking around the island and was a regular at many of the beaches.

Allan is survived by his wife, Judy Rachap; daughter, Marilyn Gerber; son, Michael Rachap; grandchild Marty Rachap; sister Rhoda Konigsberg.

As Allan requested, Judy and Marilyn and Michael left Allan’s ashes at his favorite beach on Kauai.

Col Barry Jack Howard (Ret., USAF) was born on March 25, 1936, the son of Harry and Martha Howard of Wichita, Kansas. He passed away on July 17, 2020 at Blue Skies of Texas. His father was a career agent for the FBI, and his mother was affectionately known to the family as “Little Napoleon.” Barry graduated and was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1958.

In keeping with his impetuous and exuberant temperament, his 28 years of active duty spanned the globe with increasing responsibilities and steady promotions. His first hurdle was to get himself into pilot training, and he earned his Air Force wings in 1960. He was initially disappointed to find himself ordered to a C-130 squadron in France, but it paid off handsomely with an enormous number of international flying hours and leadership training. This is symbolic of Barry’s extraordinary “luck”, which often appeared in perilous situations, whether in the cockpit or in his shenanigans at the bar. Barry soon learned how to get the maximum enjoyment out of any situation.

Back in the States in 1964, he transitioned to fighter aircraft, later becoming an instructor and flight test pilot. From 1968-69 he was in the thick of the air war over Vietnam, flying F-4’s, a “warrior” at last. He earned several combat decorations: Silver Star, Bronze Star, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, 17 Air Medals. Later assignments included duty at the Pentagon and the Air War College, neither of which curbed his outspoken character when issues arose about which he held strong opinions. As a senior officer, he developed a genuine sensitivity for the trials and morale of his junior officers and enlisted personnel. Barry was eventually selected for command of three squadrons and two wings. His command of the 51st TAC Fighter Wing in Osan, Korea in 1983-84 was a great challenge and reward for him. He retired in 1986 at Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Texas.

Barry’s employment for the next 30 years can be summarized as a problem-solving engineer. He embraced a wide knowledge of computers. To this he added his out-going love of people and a life-time of knowing who to call on for help in tackling problems. In 1997 he began work for the New Mexico Highway Dept. as a consultant and continued in construction work until 9/11/2001 “changed everything.” Barry worked diligently to get the FBI to use a proven, secure computer system, but without success.

In 2016 he and Sandra, his wife, moved to Air Force Village II (now Blue Skies of Texas West). Barry was baptized into the Christian faith in March 2019, by Chaplain Gil Richardson.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, Michael Howard of Dallas, daughter, Barrie Lynn Howard of San Mateo, CA; granddaughters, Evan Kuhner of Dallas and Bryn Howard of Austin; brothers, Kent Howard of Indianapolis, IN and Alan Howard of West Hollywood, CA.

Commander J. Dwight Hutchinson, of Middletown, MD, entered his heavenly rest on June 30, 2020, after a brief and courageous fight with cancer at his home, Covenant Springs, surrounded by his loving family. Dwight was an example and encouragement to us all in the ways he loved and served his wife and family, his country, and most of all, his Lord and church during his 83 years on this earth. A deeply spiritual and humble man, Dwight lived a life of gratitude for the grace he himself received from Jesus Christ, in whom his eternal hope is sure. Dwight loved to laugh, tell animated stories, and serve others in quiet, practical ways.

Dwight was born in 1936 in Summerville, SC, the son of Joseph and Grace Allan Hutchinson. He graduated from Summerville High School in 1954, where he was a member of the Honor Society and lettered in three sports. He was the grandson of Joseph Hall Waring Hutchinson and Florence Huntington Bridge Hutchinson and James Allan and Maria Ross Heriot Allan, all of Summerville. He received a Senatorial appointment and was an honor graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with the class of 1958.

He is survived by his wife, Lydia; daughter, Susan Hutchinson, of Oakland, CA; son, the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Hutchinson and wife, Troy, of New Haven, CT; son, the Rev. Christopher Hutchinson, and wife, Kirstan, of Blacksburg, VA; and five grandchildren, Taylor, Hunter, Geneva, Claire and Joseph. He is also survived by his sister, Grace Chapman, of Columbia, SC and brother, Steve Hutchinson, of Sarasota, FL.

Commander Hutchinson served in the Naval Service for twenty years, primarily with the Submarine Service. He earned post-graduate degrees in Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was a qualified deep-sea diver. His naval service included tours in the Mediterranean Sea, Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, Connecticut, Guam, Scotland, Spain, Maryland, California, and the Pentagon. Following his naval service, he was the Vice President of a small high tech firm in Northern Virginia, serving as a project manager and director of marketing and development.

While stationed in New London, Dwight met the love of his life, the former Lydia Somers Coleman, to whom he was married for 59 joy-filled years. Fully retiring in 1992, Dwight and Lydia moved to the Middletown Valley to an antebellum farmhouse they named Covenant Springs, where they raised champion Cairn Terriers and became involved as volunteers with a number of charitable and Christian organizations. He served on the boards of directors for the Historical Society of Frederick County, the Middletown Valley Historical Society where he served as president, and Middletown Main Street, as well as being honored as Middletown's "Grand Marshall" in 2018. Dwight was the Chairman of the Board of Deacons at Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church for almost twenty years, which recently named him Deacon Emeritus.

Throughout his adult life, Dwight and Lydia were very active in their local churches, he as vestryman and lay leader with their Episcopal Church and later with the Presbyterian Church in America. A great lover of theology and history, Dwight also attended a number of Christian courses at Trinity Episcopal School of Ministry and wrote a large number of articles for his local congregation's newsletters. Dwight will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him, but who also, in Christ, look forward to seeing him again in the New Heavens and New Earth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Deacon's Fund of Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church (faithreformed.org), or the Foundation of the Cairn Terrier Club of America (cairnterrierhealth.org). An outdoor Memorial Service will be celebrated at 10am on Saturday, July 11th, at Covenant Springs, 7400 Holter Road, Middletown, MD. Due to current health regulations, please RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday, July 8th to receive instructions. The service will be recorded and posted online later for those unable to attend on Facebook, available by searching for "Dwight Hutchinson - Celebration of Life." Interment will follow at a later date at his family's site, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Summerville, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

The USNA Columbarium is finally re-opening. Russ' inurnment will be on Thursday 10 Sept at 1000. If you plan to attend please notify his daughter-in-law, Susan at either [email protected] or 818-321-5064

Commander William Newton Moore, USN (Ret.), 84, of Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on 30 June. Born 24 September 1935 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, to Andrew Newton Moore and Verna Davenport Moore, he graduated from Hopkinsville High School as Salutatorian of the Class of 1953. After one year at Vanderbilt University he received an appointment to the U. S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1958. He earned an MS in Physics from the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School in 1965 and an MS in Information Systems from George Mason University in 1993. He was assigned to the USS Henry W. Tucker (DDR-875) and served until 1960 when he was ordered to the USS Springfield (CLG-7) which was deployed to the Mediterranean as Sixth Fleet Flagship. His duties were Operations Assistant and Fire Control Division Officer. He was qualified as Officer of the Deck (OOD) underway and served as OOD for in-port honors of foreign dignitaries.

After several years on the USS Dewey (DLG-14), he was ordered to Bureau of Ships as Project Supervisor for the AN/BQS-11/12/13 Sonars being installed on the 594, 637 and 688 class submarines, and Director of the Fleet Sonar Office. He was assigned to Naval Ordnance Systems Command as Project Manager where he oversaw a major upgrade to the AN/SPS-40 Air Search Radar. Later at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) he was Division Director and Project Manager of the TRIDENT Sonar and Fire Control Division where he directed the development and production of the first sonar and fire control systems to be installed on the TRIDENT Submarine. He was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Meritorious Service Medal.

He retired from the Navy in 1978 and continued to support NAVSEA as a private contractor. In 1985, he formed Acquisition Planning Corporation, later acquired by DDL Omni Engineering. He provided support to Joint Forces Command in the areas of program management and logistics. He retired from DDL in 2005.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Nona Johnson Jordan, with whom he traveled to every continent and 70 countries. William is survived by two former spouses, Ruth Mary Seifert and Penelope Byrd; four children, Katherine McCormick (Bill), Teresa Moore, John Moore (Paula), and Paul Moore (Wendi); two stepdaughters, Kristin Collins and Jennifer Jordan-Grote (Joanna); and twelve grandchildren. His sister Ann Hancock pre-deceased him this year. Services and interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at date to be announced.

Dan’s inurnment will be held at the USNA Columbarium on Wednesday 15 September at 1100. Plan on using Gate 8 to enter the grounds. There will be a luncheon at the USNA Club following the service. Please let Gordo know via email ( Gordon Gerson <[email protected] ) if you intend to attend the luncheon.

Captain Daniel B. Leonard, Jr., CEC, USN (Ret.), Newtown Square, PA, died on June 27, 2020. He was 84 years old. Dan was born to Daniel B. Leonard and Nellie May Jones of Lansford, PA. He was a standout in football and track at Lansford High School, where he graduated in 1953. In 2003, Dan was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame for his high school accomplishments in sports.

Dan graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, class of 1958, 24th Company, and was commissioned an Ensign, U.S. Navy. Following two years of sea duty, he transferred to the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC), where he served twenty-four additional years of active duty military service. His Navy CEC career included five tours with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalions (SEABEES), two of which were in Vietnam. In over twelve years with the SEABEES, he held every position a CEC officer can fill, including having been Commanding Officer of NMCB SEVENTY FOUR (1974-1976). During his naval career, Dan lived and worked in thirteen countries across the globe, as well as in twelve states in the USA. He earned three degrees: Bachelor of Sciences at the USNA, Bachelor of Civil Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Master of Civil Engineering at Stanford University. His military decorations include Bronze stars with Combat "V" (two), Meritorious Service Medal (three), Joint Services Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy "E" Ribbon, and the Vietnamese Service Medal with five campaign stars.

He retired from the Navy in in 1984 as a Captain, in the position of Deputy Commander for Military Readiness (SEABEES). In his subsequent civilian career, Dan joined TRW, Inc. as a Construction Executive. He retired early from TRW to accept a position with Saudi Aramco as Project Director. He lived in Saudi Arabia for five years. Dan's work history was completed with Foster Wheeler USA Corporation where he was in Caracas, Venezuela for two years, as a Construction Project Executive.

Dan retired in 1999, and spent his last years traveling with his wife, Giovanna Adimari. They lived in Newtown Square, PA. Dan is survived by his beloved wife, Giovanna Adimari; his children, Daniel III (Corrine) and David (Jennifer), Vaughnlea Rene; and, grandchildren, Joshua, Daniel IV, David Jr., Michael, Talon, Chase, Xavier; and, granddaughter, Skylar. Memorial Services with military honors and inurnment at the USNA Cemetery will take place at a date TBA.

December 19, 1932 - June 15, 2020

James Edward Lott, Age 87, born in Heard County, Georgia, and a resident of Orange County since 1961, died June 15, 2020. Mr. Lott was a Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW, Delaney Street Baptist Church, a Mason, a Shriner (Bahia Temple), and was retired from Lockheed Martin.

Mr. Lott is survived by his children, Jeffrey Lott of Rutherfordton, NC; James Lott, Jr. of Iowa, LA; Eric Lott of Montross, VA; Donna Hooper of Orlando; Maria Guthrie of Orlando and Joey Bracciale of Key West. He also has nine grandchildren Brent Hooper, Cameron Hooper, Jenny Daley, Kristina Kadel, Viktoria Steiner, Colin Guthrie, Kaitlyn Guthrie, Kelsey Guthrie, Giovanni Bracciale as well as four great grandchildren. There will be a private family-only graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery.

Floyd C. Hissong, age 85 of Bunker Hill, West Virginia, and formerly of Upper Sandusky, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at his home in Bunker Hill. He was born on June 9, 1935 in Amarillo, Texas to Floyd C. Sr. and Dorothia A. (Garber), both of whom are deceased. He married Margaret Jeannine Gottfried on July 31, 1969 and she survives. Floyd is survived a daughter Catherine (James) and 4 grandchildren, nephews Jeff Hissong, Robb Hissong, and niece Kerry Hissong. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Tommy of Findlay, Ohio.

Floyd attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis and received his bachelor’s from Bowling Green State University. He was a retired teacher with Upper Sandusky Exempted Schools. Floyd was a member of Upper Sandusky Lions Club, a 40-year-member of Warpole Lodge #176 F&AM, McCutchen Chapter #96 Royal Arch Masons, Upper Sandusky Council #98 R&SM, Warpole Chapter #366 Order of the Eastern Star and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Toledo. For hobbies he enjoyed puzzles, painting, and playing Uno with his grandchildren. There was no visitation. Graveside services for Floyd C. Hissong were held Saturday, May 30th at 1:00PM at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Phillips officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Lodge of Upper Sandusky, John Stewart UMC, or Noah's Ark Rescue and can be sent to Lucas-Batton at 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

Rev. Don C. Leo, age 85, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol Stream, formerly a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 9, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born October 3, 1934 in Dysart, Iowa to Walter E. and Rhoda M. Leo.

Don grew up on the family farm in Dysart and graduated from Dysart High School in 1953. After attending Grinnell College he was appointed to the Naval Academy, but after the sudden death of his father, he returned to the family farm to help his mother. He went on to graduate from Iowa State University in 1958 and then from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL, where he earned a Master's of Divinity Degree in 1962.

During his time at Garrett, Don met Judy Barnsback while she was in nursing school. Following a brief courtship, they married on May 7, 1960.

Don’s first church appointment with the United Methodist Church was to parishes in Radcliffe and Ellsworth, Iowa. Three years later, the family relocated to Illinois where he served the Lemont United Methodist Church for 11 years. They then moved to Wheaton in 1976 when Don was appointed to Gary Memorial United Methodist Church where he served until 1989. Having earned a second Master's Degree in Counseling in 1974 Don was then appointed by the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church to Midwest Career Development Service, where he counseled fellow clergy and pastoral candidates. In addition to serving the United Methodist Board of Ministries, for 25 years he also served as a part-time chaplain for Central DuPage Hospital.

Throughout his life, Don committed to serving his community as well. Most notably, he served on the Police Commission in Lemont, the Board of Outreach Community Ministries and Community Center in Carol Stream and the Red Cross, most significantly in Louisiana following the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Don had many passions in his life. He delighted in his family, often capturing activities on video. He loved travel and camping and was always tinkering with his RVs and other projects. He enjoyed sports all through his schooling, especially baseball, as a catcher winning the state championship his junior year. He was a diehard Chicago sports fan, especially the Cubs. He loved reading and music, particularly singing. He also loved his morning coffee while reading “the funnies.” He was a proud ENFP. Most of all, he loved people.

Don will be remembered for his boisterous laughter, affirming nature, self-effacing humor, social activism and countless friendships. His love for Christ was evident to all who knew him and to know him was to be his friend.

In his own words "I want it to be remembered that I tried to live a life of love—that I tried to bring love and peace to any who needed it—and to be an instrument of peace in the manner of St. Francis' Prayer."

He is survived by his wife, Judy, four children, John (Jane) Leo of Wheaton, Susan Lowe of St. Charles, Joe Leo of Drake, Colorado and Peter (Laura) Leo of Matthews, North Carolina, seven grandchildren, Emily Leo, Maggie (Keith) Brinks, Daniel (Janel) Leo, Leah Lowe, Nathan Lowe, Erin Leo and Madeline Leo. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Ann Wayt, and his granddaughter, Jenna Lowe.

A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Gary United Methodist Church.

Jim's ashes will be placed in the USNA Columbarium on Monday 30 August at 1400 hrs. There will be a reception at the USNA Club immediately thereafter.

Jim was born in Keota, Oklahoma January 12, 1936. The family moved to Durant, Oklahoma once his father returned from WWII. Jim attended Southeastern State College on a scholarship for one year, then the US Naval Academy, graduating in 1958. Jim was in the 3rd Company, which won the Brigade Colors his second and first class years.

While at the academy Jim met Julia Draper of Centreville, Maryland on a blind date. They were married in St. Andrew’s Chapel the day after graduation. They had three children, Elizabeth (Beth) Corder Clark, Robert (Bob) Franklin Corder and Margaret (Meg) Corder Gersonde. Jim and Julia have twelve grandchildren.

Jim served six years in the Navy; three on a destroyer, one year in graduate school receiving a Master’s Degree in Engineering at the George Washington University, and two years teaching engineering at the USNA. He resigned his commission then worked for the Navy as a civilian mechanical engineer for thirty years. During his last ten years as a civilian engineer, Jim was Deputy Director of the Machining Directorate earning two Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Awards.

In retirement, Jim and Julia moved to Back Creek in Annapolis. Jim’s ambition was to help family and friends enjoy their leisure time. Jim and Julia purchased acreage on the Eastern Shore of Maryland where they built the Pond House, installed two ponds, and various goose pits. Jim loved hosting friends for goose and deer hunting as well as grandchildren for birthday parties and sleepovers. Along with teaching his grandchildren how to fish, Jim also taught them how to crab. He would catch and cook his own crabs whenever he could and would eat them any way they were prepared.

Jim and Julia enjoyed traveling. He traveled to all fifty states and every continent except Antarctica. Jim had been to over seventy countries and often said, “Not bad for a kid from Oklahoma who never dreamed he would cross the Mississippi River!”

Jim also frequently said, “If there’s anyone luckier than me, I’ve never met them.” Jim was an organ donor and his body was cremated. He will rest in the US Naval Academy Columbarium.

Robert W. Flynn, USNA Class of 1958, passed away after a prolonged illness on May 4, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Brooklyn New York July 26 1934, Bob graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in in 1952. He went to Brooklyn College for two years before transitioning to the Academy.

After graduating as part of 10th company, Bob served as a Surface Warfare Officer on Active Duty. This including serving onboard ships that helped rescue astronaut Gus Grissom in 1961. He received a Master’s in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1965. After transitioning to the Navy Reserve, he went back to MIT and was awarded a Science Doctorate (ScD) in recognition of a substantial and sustained contribution to scientific knowledge beyond that required for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Bob was a professor of Physics at the University of South Florida in Tampa from 1967 until 2003, including time as Chairman of the Physics Department. He was made professor emeritus upon retirement. He was an expert on the effects on relativity on spacecraft navigation and in plasma physics.

Bob collaborated in a number of different areas, including advancing research on diving and the ability of humans to live underwater in pressurized environment. He was an avid SCUBA and cave diver and held a number of records for underwater exploration. He was also an amateur pilot of gliders and powered aircraft, and participated in spelunking, dancing, and sailing as other hobbies.

Bob lived in Florida and North Carolina toward the later portion of his life.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, the mother of his children Maryellen children Tom, Maria, and Ann, stepchildren Robert and Heather, grandchildren Camden, Max, Saragail, Maddux and David, brother Noel, and sister Gail. He was preceded by his parents, and his brother Thomas.

Due to the current pandemic, a funeral could not be held. There will be a memorial service at the Academy at a later date.

2020 has been a year of loss. We all I think are feeling it. My very last post was about a friend who passed too early. This one is about a man who lived an amazing life, but for whom forever would still have been too short.

Robert Flynn, was the husband of my mother Barbara, father to Maria, Ann, and Tom, father figure to me, my sister Heather, and many others. He was a Naval Officer, a physicist, a teacher, a family man, a father, grandfather, friend, a pilot, a diver, a dancer, an intellectual of the highest possible caliber, a kind soul, and simply put, one of the most amazing individuals I have ever known. His absence leaves a hole in the universe that, with all due respect to the physics of which Bob was an aficionado, cannot be explained by the laws of nature.

It has been observed that children, particularly sons, can be defensive against their mother’s dating after a divorce. I probably was guilty of that on occasion. However, almost as soon as my mother met Bob, I was so happy that she had. This was a man who clearly made her happy, who was kind to her, generous in every way, and who was worthy of her attention. “He never goes a day when he doesn’t give me a complement,” my mother said. It is also a testament to Bob, that he and my own father, David, became best of friends in time. Bob was, simply put, someone anyone would have wanted as part of their family.I know I was very grateful to have him in mine.

Bob had a number of remarkable characteristics. I believe my mother was first hooked by his skill as a dancer. For my own part, I’ve always been a bit of an intellectual snob. I have been privileged to know more than my share of people that could be called nothing less than genius. Still, Bob was, hands down, the smartest person I have ever met. His academic credits were obvious. Naval Academy undergraduate. (Class of 58 is great!). PhD from MIT. He could do math problems in his head that I couldn’t accomplish with an open textbook, a tutor, and a supercomputer on speed dial. But Bob wasn’t a niche intellect like some scientists. I remember a story about someone once saying to his daughter Maria that “no one knows everything.” “My father does," she said. She wasn’t far from wrong.

My favorite example of this is that my biological family liked to play a game called “dictionary.” We would find obscure words, and then make up definitions. One had to guess which definition was correct to win the game. I hope it is not too egotistical to say that the rest of us are no slouches for vocabulary. We used the Oxford Unabridged (470 thousand words. I looked it up.) Yet we could not play with Bob. There simply was no word he did not know. I remember the point at which my uncle, jokingly angry, threw him out of the game when Bob seemed incredulous that the rest of us didn’t know that a kea was a flightless, meat eating parrot that lives in New Zealand. (By the way, I had to look the word kea up again to render this story accurate).

But Bob was no shrinking violet of an intellectual. He served on a destroyer in the North Atlantic, briefly taking command and fulfilling a lifetime ambition in doing so as a lieutenant. Having reached that goal, he left for MIT, but stayed in the reserves, including with the Navy Diving Research Team. Others correct me if I have this wrong, but I think he still shares some of the records for underwater living. He took up cave diving, flying, gliders, spelunking, and many other forms of adventure. He kept at them too, even in circumstances that would have scared off men less bold.

I remember a story he told of flying a glider over an area in which he could not catch an updraft and was convinced he was going to die in a crash. He eventually managed an emergency landing in a swamp, but got stuck in a tree, worried that the final fall would do him in where the initial impact had not. Eventually the glider crashed to earth, but it wasn’t really earth. It was swamp, and he began to sink into the water. The canopy was stuck and Bob was then convinced that he would drown after all that struggle. He finally wedged it open and climbed out onto the wing. Only to have to wait, surrounded by circling alligators, until rescue finally came. He described this as an “off field landing”. Oh and this was BEFORE he got me into a glider, so apparently he kept it up even after that experience.

Bob taught me many things. He married my mother when I was already grown. Nevertheless, he served a fatherly role in my life, even though my own father is by no means a slouch in that department. Bob led me into the Navy. He taught me how to dive, helped teach me to fly, and lent me his plane and glider to do so when I would have otherwise been far too poor to manage it on my own. He mentored me in many ways. I’ve never known quite exactly how to call him. I say “stepfather” but that seems an imposition on him considering my late age of “adoption.” “Husband of my mother” seems far too distant for how close a role he played. My favorite way of calling him came about when my own children were born. He was “Grampa Bob,” a title that stuck permanently in my vocabulary when he and my mother came to live with us during a difficult year of fellowship.

I think that is my fondest memory of him, my own children climbing on his lap. It is the perfect image of love, wisdom, and grand stories passed to an ever expanding circle of family and of love. Grampa Bob is greatly missed in our home. I know he is missed just as much in many other places. He is gone from this earth, and from pain, but he will never be gone from our hearts. Fair winds and following seas, Grandpa Bob.

Lawrence Renwick Reid, Jr., age 84, of Gainesville, passed away on April 27, 2020 of complications from pneumonia in Gainesville, Florida. Visitation was held at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida on Thursday, April 30, 2020 from 4-6 p.m. Funeral service were held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell Florida on Friday, April 28, 2020 at 0900 AM. Burial/Internment services are closed due to Executive Order. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is handling the funeral arrangements.

Larry was born in St Louis, Missouri to Lawrence and Leona Reid on January 18, 1936. He attended high school at Sparta High School, in Sparta Illinois and graduated in 1953. He earned a Bachelor Science degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1958, a BS Degree in Aerospace Science from Naval Post Graduate School in 1966, and a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Old Dominion University in 1977. He served in the United States Navy for 22 years, flying the P-3 Orion aircraft throughout the Pacific Theater, being awarded an Air Medal for missions flown during the Vietnam War from 1969-1971. He was further awarded Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation with 2 stars, National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with 4 stars, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Larry retired from his beloved US Navy in 1980 while serving as the Executive Officer of the University of Florida ROTC Unit, transitioning to his next passion as a University of Florida Gator Football Fan and UF supporter. After becoming a licensed CPA in 1980, he worked in the Regional Office of the Florida Department of Corrections as a comptroller for another 10 years, retiring in 1998. He was actively involved in supporting youth sports programs. He enjoyed the joys and frustrations of golf, achieving a Hole in One at the University Of Florida Golf Course in 2000.

Larry Reid is preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Reid; his mother, Leona Reid; and his sister, Joy Reid.

Larry is survived by his beautiful wife, Rhea Reid of Gainesville, FL. As well as his brother Richard Reid and his wife Carol; two sons and their wives, Randy and Monica Reid and Stephen and Saundra Reid; and his seven grandchildren, Jacob, Shiloh, Rossivel, Kevin, Shawn, John Paul, and Brian; his nephews and niece, Richard Reid, Blake Reid, David Hicks, Kim Hicks, and John Scheper.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 16 th Floor, New York, NY 10001. (alz.org) Arrangements under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, Fl, 32609, 352-378-2528

Update 7/13/21 : A funeral service will be conducted at the USNA Chapel on 28 September at 1030.
It will be followed by an inurnment at the Columbarium.

Captain Charles J. Bowne Jr., SC, USNR (Ret.), passed away on 23 April 2020 in Annapolis, MD.

Born in Washington, DC, in 1935, he was the son of Charles and Katherine Bowne. He graduated from St. Albans School (Washington, DC, 1953) and attended the University of Virginia for one year prior to entering the Naval Academy. He graduated in 1958 with a BS in Science and Engineering. He earned an MBA in Finance (Northwestern University, 1968).

Commissioned as a Supply Corps officer, tours included service aboard Hyman (DD-732), Newport, RI; COMINLANT, Charleston, SC; Supply Department, Naval Station, San Juan, Puerto Rico; Naval Electronics Supply Office, Great Lakes, IL; material officer, Naval Supply Depot, Navy Support Activity, DaNang, South Vietnam. He resigned from active duty (1969) and proudly served in the Ready Reserve, including four unit commands, retiring as a captain (1988). He received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster as commanding officer of Reserve units supporting the Defense Fuel Supply Center, Cameron Station, VA, and Defense Contract Administration Service Region New York, NYC. He also served on the LT/LCDR Selection Board, was a member of the 20th/21st Congressional District Service Academy Review Boards for 15 years and was a USNA Blue & Gold Officer for 27 years.

In 1970, Charles began a fulfilling 30-year career with Texaco, Inc. at their headquarters, first in the Chrysler Building (NYC) and later, in Harrison, NY. He worked in many finance positions and his interest in data processing led to specialization in information technology. Charles retired from Texaco as Senior Systems Coordinator (2000).

Upon retirement, Charles and Barbara made their home in Annapolis, MD. A proud member of the USNA Class of 1958, he enjoyed working as a USNA tour guide, volunteering at both the museum and the alumni association. He was also a member of the Naval Academy Chapel chorale.

Charles will be remembered for his love of family, music, reading, military history and USNA.

Charles is survived by his wife of 23 years, Barbara Ann Bowne; children, Wilbur “Bo” (Helen), Charles “Chris” (Sheila) and Elizabeth (John); two stepdaughters; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and his former wife, Bette. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Thomas; and sister, Henrietta.

Funeral services and interment will be held at the Naval Academy, at a date to be determined.

Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the charity of your choice.

We have now had our first. Charlie died of Coronavirus on 23 April. No further info.

This info was provided by one of George's compatriots from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP). Although somewhat dated, it gives a good idea of George's career. Updated info will be provided when received.

The Society was saddened to learn of the “Last Flight” of CAPT George D. Myers, USN (Ret) (M) on 14 April 2020. He was 83 years old.

George was born 18 May 1936 in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati, OH in 1954 before entering the United States Naval Academy the same year and earning a bachelor’s degree in Engineering in 1958.

He was involved in the field and carrier suitability of the A-4E auto throttle, which sensed the angle of attack with and without elevator input signal and included the first shipboard landing while aboard the USS Lexington. He was also involved in the first shipboard trials of the T-2B, testing included the determination of the minimum catapult end speed and maximum sink off the bow permissible at 10,400 lbs and associated shore-based tests.

Other aircraft testing included the C-2A, YAT-28E, OV-10A, US-2B, F-4G, F-8D and C-1A.

George joined SETP in 1966 while serving as a project test pilot in the Carrier Suitability Branch/Flight Test Division at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. Following two deployments flying the A-6, he joined General Electric Company in 1969 at Edwards Air Force Base, CA and flew engine development programs in the F-4, F-5, B-47 and B-52.

Dr. William A. Graham, Jr. longtime Columbiana County Coroner, died suddenly at home, surrounded by his loving family, on March 8, 2020. Born Oct. 12, 1936 in Chicago, IL, He was a son of the late Colonel Wm. A. and Helen Graham. A lifelong love of learning led him to numerous degrees and certifications from many institutions where he received a number of awards and recognitions. He graduated in 1953 from University High School in Los Angeles, CA, and received a presidential appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, where he was a "Star" Honor Student for three years and was awarded his bachelor of science in electrical engineering. He was a Naval Aviator serving as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, where he had U.S. Naval Flight Training from 1958-1963 and served with Air Antisubmarine Squadron 38 from 1959-1963. As a Naval Aviator, he was recognized as a prestigious double-centurion, awarded for having successfully completed over 200 landings on a given aircraft carrier. He was a supply officer, electronics officer, assistant operations officer and an antisubmarine warfare plane commander.

A 1967 graduate of UCLA, where he took pre-med courses, he then received his doctorate of medicine at The Creighton University School of Medicine, in Omaha, NE where he served as class president and received the Lederle Fellowship for his studies in Electron Microscopy. He had a rotating internship at Orange County Medical Center in Orange, CA. He completed his residency in pathology in 1972 from LAC/USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. He received the L.A. Society of Pathologists, Inc. Award for presentation at the Fifth Annual Residents' Symposium. He pursued courses in math and computer science at California State College in Los Angeles and Pasadena City College in Pasadena, and completed Advanced Management Research International, Inc's Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Executives and Systems Analysis for Programmers.

In post-graduate education, he earned his Masters' degree in business administration from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, OH in 1990. He received his licenses to practice medicine in Nebraska in 1967, California in 1968 and Ohio in 1973, and he had a National Board Certification in medicine as well as certifications in anatomic and clinical pathology, radioimmuno pathology, immunohematology, and dermatopathology. In the early 1970s, Dr. Graham was an instructor in pathology at the U.S.C. School of Medicine, lectured in pathology in the U.S.C. School of Pharmacy and in the post-graduate courses in pathology at the U.S.C. School of Medicine. He was head of the laboratory computer group and then staff pathologist in the autopsy department at LAC/USC Medical Center. He then served as an associate pathologist at San Clemente General Hospital and Palm Harbor General Hospital in California.

From 1973 to 2001 he was director of laboratory and pathology at East Liverpool City Hospital, where he continued to serve as an associate pathologist for several years. He served as president of the medical staff at City Hospital in 1977, 1999 and 2000. He also served as director of the Certified Laboratory Assistants School at City Hospital. In the 1970s and 1980s, he served as a member of the board of trustees of the Ohio Association of Blood Banks and the Physicians Peer Review Association, Inc. He also was a member of the board of trustees at City Hospital from 1976 to 1987. He had served as a member of the board of trustees of the Greater East Liverpool Health Care Alliance since 1995. He was a member of Phi Chi Medical Fraternity, Fellow College of American Pathology, Fellow American Society of Clinical Pathology and the American Medical Association, He also was a member of Rotary International. In November 1989, he was elected Columbiana County Coroner, serving twenty-eight years, stepping down as Deputy Coroner due to health issues.

An avid athlete who enjoyed jogging, tennis, scuba diving and skiing, Dr. Graham also was devoted to his hobbies of electronics, computers, woodworking, and flying, having received his commercial pilot's license in 1964. He also enjoyed traveling outside of the USA with his wife, Mickey, visiting various countries, including China, Russia, Japan, Germany, Italy, and Peru.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Arlene "Mickey" Graham. Also, surviving are his children, Sandra Lynn, Richard Brian, David Jeffrey, Deanna Arlene Dysert and Russell David Dysert, along with 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Per Dr. Graham's wishes, there will be no calling hours. His remains will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. with his parents while waiting for his wife to join him. Along with Mickey and his dog, Oliver, he will be sadly missed by all who truly knew him.

On February 18, 2020, Lt. Commander James Albert Fredericksen, USNR (Ret.) left to be with his Lord and Savior. Born January 22, 1934 in Galveston, Texas, “Jim” was the son of Robert E. and Ethel Mae Fredericksen.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peggy Piper Fredericksen, daughter Pamela Burgeson, son Robert Fredericksen, grandson Zachary and wife Ashley Burgeson, granddaughter Nicole Fredericksen, great grandsons, Eli and Noah Burgeson sisters Nancy Fredda of Florida and Janet Maxwell of Galveston.

Jim was a 1953 graduate of Ball high School and a 1958 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He also held and MBA from the University of Houston. Jim’s kind heart, hearty laugh and corny jokes will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Viewing will be held on Thursday, February 27th from 6-8p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson with services at 1:00p.m. on Friday the 28th at First United Methodist Church of Dickinson. Burial to follow at Forest Park East with Military Honors.

For those who choose, donations may be made in honorarium to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in lieu of flowers.

How I wish I could be there myself to tell you about my wonderful brother. Yes, God truly blessed me with Jimmy as my brother. When we were little I followed him around like a puppy dog. I had to learn to climb trees, play baseball, play hide and seek and light fire crackers. As we grew up I was proud of all his activities at Stephen F. Austin and Ball High School. Being head of the R.O.T.C. brought out real pride. Of course, I was the one who helped him polish his brass for his uniform. ( A little known fact). How exciting it was when he was accepted to the class of 1958 at the United States Naval Academy. Little did I know how that accomplishment would affect my life. Jimmy loved his time as a midshipman. He made friends that would last a lifetime. His roommate would even become his brother-in-law. He also met the love of his life Peggy. He went on to serve on the destroyers USS Wilson, Dupont, and reserve ship USS Bauer. Also found time to teach at Alvin Community College. He worked for Brown and Root which took him to work in Durban, South Africa, Curacao, Venezuela, Thailand and other places I don’t know or maybe don’t remember. It was always much joy when my family and I came back to Texas and spent time with Jimmy”s family and my sister Janet and her wonderful family. My husband , Vic, loved fishing with the boys. Jimmy took us to his ranch to see his cows and horses. Most he named… My son Dan loved feeding the cows with cousin Bobby. Then there were the reunions with the 10^th company 1958 graduates. We all enjoyed visiting with our friends in Portland, Oregon, Denver, Colorado, Nags Head, North Carolina, Key West, Florida, Virginia Beach, Virginia and Monterey, California. Being together with him was always so special. Now we have grown old with loads of loving memories. God was so good to all of us. Now he has called Jimmy home. What joy he must be having with our Mom and Dad, Aunts and Uncles, cousins and many friends. He has left so much of himself here with all of us. A much loved wife Peggy, son Bobby, daughter Pam, Granddaughter Nicole, Grandson Zachary, Great Grandsons Eli and Noah and their sweet Mother Ashley. He put his heart and soul into his family.

George's family will have a private Mass and inurnment at the Naval Academy in late March.

Commander George J. Jenkins, Jr. (Ret) passed away on February 7, 2020 at Patriots Colony in Williamsburg, Virginia
with his wife, Patricia and children, Gregory and Jennifer Couvillon present.

He was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. He graduatedfrom Bishop England High School and completed one year at the College
of Charleston before being accepted into the Naval Academy in 1954.

After graduating from the Naval Academy with the class of 1958, he began his career in the surface Navy serving with COMCRUDESFLOT 4.
He also served aboard the USS Barney (DDG 6), USS Murray (DD 576), USS Cone (DD 866/Executive Officer), and USS Nitro (AE 23/Commanding
Officer). He earned his Masters degree in nuclear physics at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California and later taught
physics at the Naval Academy. While stationed at the Pentagon, he worked on the PHM (hydrofoil) program, and later fleet preparedness in London at Headquarters CINCUSNAVEUR.

Upon retiring in 1981 he worked for several government contractors primarily providing support for the PHM/hydrofoil program. He is
survived by his wife Patricia, his son Gregory, daughter Jennifer and one grandchild. He is also survived by his sister Margaret Miller.

Interment and funeral plans not yet set.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverside Hospice, 12420Warwick Blvd., 3rd Floor, Suite 6E, Newport News, VA 23606

Robert “Bob/Rob/Leo" Leonard Warren, CAPT USN (Ret), died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 87. Born September 3, 1932 in Ferguson, Missouri to John and Margaret (Beardsley) Warren. Robert graduated high school and enlisted in the Navy where he served on the USS Boxer during the Korean War. He was selected to attend the US Naval Academy and reported in June of 1954 where he roomed in the 8th company with his future brother-in-law, Jim Clarkson. Upon graduation, Robert entered the fleet as a surface warfare officer and eventually became the commanding officer of the USS Leonard F. Mason during the Vietnam War. He achieved the rank of Captain and after a series of senior staff positions, retired in 1988.

Robert married his USNA roommate’s younger sister, Elizabeth “Betsy” Clarkson in 1959 and they lived in California, Hawaii, Norfolk, and Northern Virginia with their two daughters, Wendy and Patricia. After retiring, Rob and Betsy settled in Springfield, VA where Betsy continued her nursing career and Rob was able to purse his passions, tennis and model railroading. Rob and Betsy enjoyed bird watching, wine tasting, and spending time with their daughters’ families in North Carolina.

Rob is survived by his dear wife Betsy, daughter Wendy Garner and her 4 children, Elizabeth Ann, Lindsay, Tim, and Mary; and daughter Pat Bryan, her husband David Bryan and their 2 children, Stephen and Beth; and by his sister-in-law, Irene Warren. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Bill Warren.

Internment with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be determined. A service at the Old Post Chapel will precede internment.

Commander Richard N. Cordova , USN (Ret) passed away on February 4, 2020 at Sunrise Medical Center in Las Vegas Nevada with his wife Alethea Allen and children Tim, Richard Jr., Stephen and Sally present.

He was born in El Paso, TX on 7 July 1936 the first son of Helen and "Steve" Cordova. He moved, with his parents, to California in 1943, and grew up in the San Fernando Valley graduating from Notre Dame High School in 1954.

After graduating from the Naval Academy with the class of 1958, he started his career in the surface navy aboard the USS GEORGE K. MACKENZIE. In 1960 his destroyer squadron was the first to be home ported in Yokosuka, Japan after World War II. In a park near his home in Ishiki, JA, he and his mother were playing with his son Richard when a young lady came into the park and asked if her son could play with Richard. That young man eventually became the Emperor of Japan. He was on the commissioning crew of the USS ROBISON (DDG-12) prior to his entry into the Navy Nuclear Power Program in 1963. Upon completion of Nuclear Power School and Submarine School he served aboard USS PLUNGER (SSN-595), USS ANDREW JACKSON (SSBN-619) and USS SNOOK (SSN-592). Additional active duty stations were Fleet ASW Training Center, San Diego and COMMANDER CARRIER GROUP ONE Staff.

Upon retiring in 1985 he worked for several government contractors primarily proving underway data gathering and shore side event reconstruction and analysis support of naval exercises. While providing underway support, he was onboard the USS IOWA (BB-61) in 1989 where he observed the turret explosion that killed 47 men.

In 1976 he became an ordained minister in Community of Christ. He served in a number of self-sustaining ministerial positions including congregational pastor and financial officer and jurisdictional president and financial officer. He served for 10 years on the world church's Peace and Justice Committee where he provided significant input for the church's theology of peace from the viewpoint of a military peacekeeper. He continued to be serve the church until his death. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley, who had been a chapel organist for the Recruit Training Command, San Diego for over 23 years impacting the lives of many thousands of young men. His wife of 42 years passed away in 2015 from dementia.

In January 2019, he married Alethea Allen, whom he had met through the Community of Christ. During their year together they shared a number of trips to visit family and friends across the United State of America. He is survived by his wife Alethea Allen and his children Kenneth Shaw, Timothy Shaw (Mary), Richard Cordova (Kathi), Stephen Cordova, and Sally Cordova (Gerri Kinyon), three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the El Cajon Community of Christ Church. The Congregation will provide refreshments following the service. The address is 115 Cajon View Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020. An Inurnment Service will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 9:00 am at the Miramar National Cemetery located at 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.

Myron was born December 6, 1935 to the late Michael E. and Johanna “Jennie” (Novak) Kandra at home in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Shamokin High School in 1953 and from the United States Naval Academy in 1958. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in June 1958. On May 30, 1959 he married his high school sweetheart Kathryn Elizabeth Thomas in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. He served in the Vietnam War as an artillery Captain. He later resigned his commission as a Captain in the Marine Corps on September 1, 1966. From 1966 to 1968 he worked as a Business Manager for Raytheon Company. He later worked as a Pricing Manager for Sanders Associates, Inc. from 1968 to 1976. While working and raising four children in Nashua, NH he also earned his MBA at Northeastern University in 1973. He later joined Digital Equipment Corporation in 1976 working in marketing, manufacturing, and project management until his retirement at age 62 as an Industry Sales Specialist working on government contracts. He enjoyed spending his time traveling, helping Kay with her art career, tinkering on his computer, researching family genealogy, watching basketball and football and every minute he had with his cherished grandchildren.

Myron is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 60 years Kathryn “Kay” (Thomas) Kandra, three children Joseph Myron Kandra (Anne), Katrina Kandra McLellan (Jeff), Tania Kandra Suster (Mark) and his seven adoring grandchildren Christopher, Kathryn, Rowan, Jacob, Andrew, Grady and Brody. Myron was preceded in death by his son Thomas George Kandra, his sisters Helen and Jean and his brothers George and Michael “Mickey.”

A funeral service will be held Monday, February 10th, 2020 at 2 PM in the United States Naval Academy Chapel, in Annapolis Maryland. Committal service will follow at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium. A memorial reception will be held at the Naval Academy Club after the services.

At 85, Paul C. Tucker passed away peacefully at his home in Mandeville, La, on Friday January 17, 2020. His childhood lessons began early by surviving as the only boy in a family of 4 sisters. Paul's parents were Patton C. Tucker (a coal miner) and Lillian Quillen Tucker. He was born in Roda, VA on April 28, 1934 and he spent most of his childhood in Kingsport, TN. Paul graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1952. He completed 2 years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacksburg, Va. being a proud member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Corps of Cadets. His dream to attend U.S. Naval Academy was realized with support from the Honorable Congressman B. Carroll Reese, 1st District of Tennessee who approved his appointment.

In June 1958 he graduated as a Lieutenant and pilot. In 1963 he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. His Navy ring was worn with great pride. He continued his education at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. and found employment as a technical procurement engineer for Westinghouse Corp in Pittsburgh. This position involved purchasing products for building atomic power plants and submarines. In 1964 he joined Kaiser Aluminum and moved the family to Chalmette, LA. As a procurement manager for Kaiser, he traveled abroad to Ghana, Africa- Gladstone, Australia – Jamaica – then back to the U.S. in 1977 settling in his favorite city of New Orleans, LA.

In most cases, his growing family traveled as well, exposing them to a very protean and exciting upbringing. Once in New Orleans he opened five retail stores named Frame City and Art Gallery. While at Frame City he was an active member of the Kiwanis Club and Professional Picture Framers Association. This business and his real-estate interest were very successful allowing him to retire to Mandeville LA, with his wife Janeen.

Paul and Janeen enjoyed traveling to Europe, snow skiing, cruising and gardening. Paul's life was full of hobbies, from train & stamp collections, owning race horses and an avid bridge player becoming a Life Master & certified instructor. His greatest achievement was clearly his dedication, support and love of his family. The gathering always included family competitions including, tennis, golf, card games, and the greatest of all- Spoons.

Paul is survived by his wife of 32 years, Janeen Rather Tucker, daughters; Deborah (Mark) Nichols of Houston, TX, Cynthia (Mark) Haas of Palm Springs, CA.; Sons, Timothy (Christina) Tucker of New Orleans, Patrick (Nichole Chauvin) Tucker of New Orleans; Step-daughter Lisa (David) Harris of Baton Rouge ; step-son Jim (Nicole) Rather of Mandeville; sister Patti Hunley of Nashville, Tenn. Paul or "Pops" (as his grandkids called him) found his true calling as a grandfather to his 12 grandchildren.

The family would like to thank his caregivers Cassandra Magee, Susan Lang , Sharon Faciane & LaCursha Pigott, and a very special thanks to Hospice nurse Lisa Sacs. A celebration of Paul's life will be held at St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, LA on Saturday January 25, 2020 with visitation starting at 10:00 am and the service beginning at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to New Orleans Medical Mission Services PO Box 6249 NOLA 70174 or St Francis Animal Sanctuary 813 Florida St Suite F Mandeville, LA 70448

Ed Jackson, 84, formerly of Grant, passed away Saturday. He was a Naval Academy graduate and served in the Air Force. He went on to have a successful career at Rockwell International/Boeing and Engineering Research Corp (EUC) with emphasis on the Space Shuttle program. Ed always made friends wherever he went, was a forward thinker, and an encouraging father. The best part of him will live in our hearts forever. As we remember his life, it is more than him we will remember; rather who we are because of who he was. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merrita Jackson, son, James Edward Jackson, and grandson, Christopher Johnson. Survivors include children, Rhonda Gentle, Sheryl Cosgrove, Terry Ivey, Mark Parsons, and Lee Ann Daniel; and 12 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Thursday at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 2 in the chapel with Pastor Ryan Epps officiating. (www.laughlinservice.com).

In memory of Robert Holt Evans. Born December 6, 1934 in South Boston Va. to Mary Peachey Easley and John Davis Evans. Holt graduated from Halifax High School in its last class of 1953 where he excelled in debating, a skill that served him well for the rest of his life. He then went to Bullis Prep School to prepare for the Naval academy where he graduated in 1958 with a Golden Gloves in boxing. He married Nancy Willis Evans in the Naval Academy Chapel the next day and they subsequently spent the next 28 years in the United States Air Force, where he served seven years in the Far East, another seven in Europe and four at NATO headquarters. The rest of his career was served in the US, retiring out of Langley Field in Tidewater. Holt and Nancy retired to Halifax, to the home where he was reared and that was built by his grandfather. During his time there he served on Town Council, the Vestry of St. John’s Episcopal Church and on the Board of the South Boston Museum. He was a lifelong giver to and lover of the arts.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy W. Evans, son Robert Holt Evans Jr. (Anna), daughter Teel Evans (Michael) and eight grandchildren: Alex Evans, John Taylor, Dawson Evans, Nicholas Evans, Eliza Evans, Laura Taylor, Trent Evans and Malin Evans.

There will be a drop-in at the Evans household at 415 Mountain Road, Halifax, Virginia from 6-8 pm on Friday evening the 3rd of January and the memorial service will take place at St John’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, January 4th at 2 pm followed by a reception at the home of Jack and Bertha Jane Dunavant, also on Mountain Rd.

In lieu of flowers, please give freely to the Halifax Rescue Squad, 700 Hamilton Blvd., South Boston, VA 24592, the local SPCA, P.O. Box 969, South Boston, VA 24592, the South Boston Museum, P.O. Box 383, South Boston, VA 24592, the Prizery, 700 Bruce St., South Boston, VA 24592, or a charity of your choice.

Dave Allard, 7th Company, passed away on November 30, 2019. Dave has been fighting cancer for a long time. He will be buried on Tuesday. December 17th @ 1130 at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, Ca. There will be a mass at the local Catholic church on Monday, December 16th.

Barbara is currently in assisted living, but can be reached at telephone # 707-419-5454 and by mail at:

Dave was one of the nicest men you would ever want to meet - an outstanding Classmate and Company Mate, a Wonderful Friend, and a Very Loving Family Man. We will all miss him dearly!

The funeral is on for July 31 at 11 am at Arlington. They are limiting attendance right now to 50 people due to the Phase 3 regulations. We are also having folks back to our house afterward for lunch. It will be outside and people will be able to distance as need be. Our address is 119 W. Westmoreland Road, Falls Church, VA.

Please respond to Mary Beth if you expect to attend the funeral and/or the lunch.

Jack's funeral at Arlington is now scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on July 31st.. More info will be provided closer to the date. .

John Hutchison MacKinnon, SR (Jack) died November 22, 2019 at Virginia Hospital Center of heart failure. He was 83. He is remembered for his love of country, family, and service. Jack was born October 9, 1936 to Edwin and Thirza MacKinnon. A native of Saginaw, MI, Jack prepped at Culver Military Academy (1954) prior to graduating from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) with Honors (1958). Admiral Rickover selected Jack for his elite Submarine program in 1959-60 in Groton, CT where he met his wife Nadyne “Nikki” Loeffler. They married August 26, 1960.

Jack worked his way up in a 20+ year Naval career including Commander of nuclear submarines including both crews of the SSBN-616 USS Lafayette, ending up in a leadership role of the Submarine Squadron out of Groton, CT. Among the 20+ awards and honors, Jack received the Meritorious Service Medal in 1980.

Upon completion of his military career, Jack had a 20+ year career in the Nuclear power industry. Jack and Nikki lived all over the country with their two children John and Julie. Jack’s wife Nikki predeceased him in 2001.

Jack attended his 45th Naval Academy reunion where he met Katherine Prout, a widow of one of his company mates. After a short courtship, they were married October 30, 2004 and Jack moved to Benicia, CA. Jack and Kathy enjoyed retirement, traveling (cruising was a favorite), playing Bocce and volunteering with various organizations. They also loved gardening and every year shipped boxes of Meyer Lemons from their backyard to friends and family. Katherine predeceased Jack in 2014.

Jack recently relocated to the Kensington in Northern Virginia to be closer to family and was thrilled to be able to attend Navy football games. Jack loved the friends he made at the Kensington and looked forward to the clock hitting 4 pm each day so he could walk downstairs and enjoy music and happy hour with his friends.

Lieutenant Colonel Anthony W. Stremic, USMC (Ret.), 84, died on 19 November 2019 in Haymarket, VA.

“Tony” was born in Mount Carmel, PA, to William Stremic and Julia Jushinskas Stremic. He was raised in Glenside, PA. He graduated from Cheltenham High School in Elkins Park, PA, and then from Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA, earning numerous football recognitions and winning two National Preparatory Wrestling championships. Tony entered the Naval Academy under a Secretary of the Navy appointment.

At Annapolis, Tony won the Naval Academy sword his senior year as outstanding athlete of his class, was named honorable mention as a lineman on the 1957 All-American football team, outstanding lineman in the 1958 Cotton Bowl game, and was selected to an All-Time Navy vs. Army team. As a heavyweight wrestler, he was second in the EIWA Championships (1957 and 1958) and, wrestling in the 191-lb. weight class, placed second in the NCAA Championships (1957). Tony graduated from USNA in 1958, in the top 10% of his class and was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps. He married the former Nancy Ughes of Norristown, PA.

Tony served as an infantry officer and research and development officer, including a combat tour in Vietnam with the 1^stMarine Division. Other assignments included Marine Corps Development Center, Quantico, VA; 3^rd Marine Division, Okinawa; Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico; Marine Corps Headquarters, Arlington, VA, and Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC. While on active duty, Tony was selected to play on numerous All-Marine and All-Service football teams. In 1966, he earned a BS degree in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School.

Upon retirement from the Corps in 1979, Tony became a program manager and consultant in weapons acquisition systems for several high technology firms in Northern Virginia, until fully retiring in 2002.

Tony was a long-time member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Annandale, VA, and St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church in Haymarket, VA. Tony was an accomplished photographer and contributed numerous photographs of events and scenery to his neighborhood magazine. He also created several community websites. Tony loved animals and helped Friends of Homeless Animals, a shelter located in Loudoun County.

Tony is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Lynn Johnson; son, David; and granddaughters, Kelly and Meghan Johnson. He was predeceased by his son, Mark. Graveside services with full military honors were held on 29 November 2019 at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, VA.

Sinkler Warley Jr. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, died on October 3, 2019. He was 84.

“Sink” was born September 22, 1935 at “Old Roper” Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late Sinkler Warley, Sr. (The Citadel ‘19) and Helen Dove deLorme Warley. He grew up in Charleston and nearby Folly Beach, where he spent most of his summers at his grandmother’s house because of his love for the ocean. He was an active youth playing any sport he could, especially golf and tennis.

Sink graduated from the Severn School in Maryland in 1954. He made the varsity football team, The Admirals, despite his extremely light weight, and he also played varsity lacrosse. His warm personality won him many friends on and off campus. One could always be sure to find Sink at church on Sunday morning regardless of what kind of a Saturday he may have had.

Sink entered the Academy by competitive examination in 1954, graduating with the class of 1958, 20^th Company. He was the epitome of a southern gentleman, as much at home at a dove hunt with his Springer spaniels as he was at a debutante party in Charleston. He was commissioned Air Force Ground and served in logistics assignments at Amarillo Air Force Base, TX, and Eglin Air Force Base, FL. In 1962, he resigned his commission and returned to his hometown of Charleston to care for his ailing father.

Sink began his civilian career at American Mutual Insurance in Charleston and, later, at UniRoyal Tires in Greenville, SC, where he programmed computers. He also taught mathematics at Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, SC. Returning to Orangeburg, he served as Director of Personnel at Orangeburg Regional Medical Center for over 15 years prior to retiring. He was an usher at the Church of the Redeemer in Orangeburg, and ushered at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Sullivan’s Island until 2013. An avid outdoorsman, Sink always found time to play golf and tennis, go duck and dove hunting, fish at Folly Beach, and tend to his 90-acre pine tree farm near Orangeburg. He was a member of the Country Club of Orangeburg and the private Dungannon Hunt Club in Charleston.

He is survived by his wife, Claudia Zeigler Warley, one son, Christian Sinkler “Chip” Warley (Jill) and four grandchildren, Dane 9, Tatum 7, Jeb 3, and Banks 1. Graveside services were held October 12, 2019, at Magnolia Cemetery, in Charleston.

R. Michael Neely, born to Ralph B. and Lucy Neely Dec. 16, 1935, passed from this life on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. Mike's life celebration will begin with a Coffee/Tea Reception in Greenwood Chapel Live Oak Room at 10:30 a.m., with a graveside service at 12:00 noon. A luncheon to follow will be provided at Angelo's. Mike grew up on Tremont in Fort Worth with his mother, father and brother George Allen Neely. He graduated Arlington Heights High School in 1954 and was commissioned to attend the United States Naval Academy graduating in 1958 as an Electronic Warfare Officer. Mike then joined the Air Force to become a Captain and Navigator with the 824th Bombardment Squad (Strategic Air Command) stationed at Turner Air Force Base, Albany, Georgia. On April 20, 1963, he chose to leave the Armed Services and was honorably discharged. Following, he worked and retired with International Business Machines (IBM) after 32 years. Survivors: Two children, Michele Neely Trachy, Euless, Texas and Scott Allen Neely, Hawaii; Michele's daughter, Allison, married to Sam Hill, Birmingham, Ala.; Scott and his wife, Jodette have two children, Paige and Jackson who reside in Arizona. Mike was also blessed with an extended family. Jo Ellen is survived by two daughters, Kelly Nusser married to Danny, Canyon, Texas, and Kim Cumming married to Brian, Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Emily and Blake Nusser and Brooke and Brady Cumming. Mike also shared his life in Baton Rouge, La., with his two stepchildren, Lynn Davis, Caledonia, Miss., and Bryan Stevens, Charlotte, N.C. Lynn is married to Wes; they have two children, Cullen and Connor. Bryan Stevens is married to Allen Owens. Mike lived an enriched and full life. He was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas. He enjoyed traveling, being a high school football referee, his voluntary work at Seton Hospital and Meals on Wheels in Austin. His sense of adventure and exuberance for life will be missed by his family and friends. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please feel free to give a Memorial gift on-line to the woundedwarriorproject.org/donate in Honor of Mike Neely.

Upcoming Events Visitation Nov 15. 10:30 AM 11:30 AM (CST) GREENWOOD CHAPEL Greenwood Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist 3100 White Settlement Road Fort Worth, TX, 76107
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Jo Ellen Neely, 73, passed from this life on Monday, July 6, 2009. A graveside memorial service will be Thursday, July 9, at 10:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas. Jo Ellen was born in Fort Worth on December 27, 1935, the daughter of Katherine and J.T. Griffin. She graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1954 and the University of Oklahoma in 1958. She resided in Alva, Oklahoma for nearly 50 years before moving to Austin, Texas. She enjoyed nursing, numerous outdoor activities, traveling to many places around the world, and her family and friends. She loved being a mother and especially the time spent as a grandmother. She was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church where she was involved with Meals on Wheels, cooking for the St. Bridges Guild, and a volunteer teller. She was also a member of PEO and the Seton Hospital Auxiliary in the neonatal unit. Survivors include her husband, Mike; daughters Kelly and Danny Nusser of Canyon, TX; Kim and Brian Cumming of Colorado Springs, CO; Michele Trachy of Birmingham, AL, Scott and Jodette Neely of Fort Worth, and grandchildren Emily and Blake Nusser of Canyon; Brooke and Brady Cumming of Colorado Springs; Allison Trachy of Birmingham, Paige and Jackson Neely of Fort Worth, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 5176, Austin, TX 78763.

It often takes a few years before we get the bad news. I received the following from a classmate's son:

Keith P. Garland passed away peacefully on 1 July 2017 in the presence of his loving wife of 59 years, Jan, and his sons, Chris and Stephen. He was born in Boston, MA and attended both Boston Latin School and Harvard before finding his real passion at the U.S. Naval Academy. Keith’s Navy career was highlighted as Captain of a nuclear submarine where he earned the utmost respect from crew members and the base commanders. After his tours underwater, he became a leader in advancing technology as Deputy Director of The Office of Naval Research. With success both at sea and land, the Navy awarded him the prestigious Legion of Merit establishing his accomplishments as outstanding service to his country. A philosopher at heart who communicated with eloquence and flair, he remained calm in any storm and solved problems with perseverance, creativity and finesse.

Keith, Dad and Grandpa showed unwavering love for his wife of 59 years, Jan; his children, Doug (Lois), Chris (Becky), Melissa (Scott) and Stephen; and five grandchildren, Katie, Lauren, Meg, Anna Marie and Scott. He turned mundane tasks into adventures and was oh, so much fun to be around. After decades of moving with the Navy, Keith and Jan retired to Southern Pines, NC with a spectacular view of the 12^th hole on Longleaf. The friends and memories of Longleaf offered support and a fun diversion from the health challenges prevalent in his final years.

The family will always cherish his masterful reading of Dr. Seuss and times playing at Longleaf, watching the majors, and splashing at the beach. He lives on through all of those who he loved.

His funeral at Arlington National Cemetery was held at Arlington Cemetery . In tribute to his love of country and support of military veterans who sacrifice so much for this country, donations can be made to COVER, the nation’s longest running non-profit agency dedicated to veteran transition support and re-adjustment counseling. Please visit https://www.vetcover.org/captain-garland to learn more.

The Garland Family
c/o Chris and Becky Garland
‪1447 Colleen Lane
McLean, VA 22101

Ronald E. Brence passed away on October 23, 2019. His burial is pending admittance into Arlington Cemetery. Date TBD.

Stanley W. Dargis, 86, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at his home. Stanley was born on May 31, 1933 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Stanley William and Mary (Ciurylo) Dargis. Stanley graduated from Bishop Duffy High School in Niagara Falls and graduated in the class of `58 Naval Academy. Stanley served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy and worked for many years for the government as an engineer and program manager. Stanley was in charge of NATO communications during his time as a program manager. He was very respected by all his team and was a fair manager, although tough. He was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mountain View, Arkansas and enjoyed being a Volunteer Eagle Scout Commander, reading books, drinking coffee, traveling the world, family gatherings, and playing cribbage. He will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends.

Stanley was survived by his wife Cleo Mae (Allen) Dargis; sons, Michael R. Dargis and wife Stephanie, Donald Dargis and wife (Karen), Gregory Shiefer, and David Lawson; daughters Kathleen Eiler and husband (Roger) , Monica Day and her husband (Aaron) and Carma Lawson; one brother Kenneth R. Dargis and wife (Patricia); grandchildren, Cassidy Eiler, Dalton Eiler, Gregory Pat Schiefer, Theresa Grant, Amber Dargis, Rachel Dargis, Cayla Sanders, Joseph Lawson, and Hunter Emerson; two great-grandchild, June Elizabeth, Isla Belle; one daughter in law, Regina Schiefer with two children Kathryn and Adam along with many extended family and friends, with a special mention to Mike Jackson.

Stanley was preceded in death by his parents Stanley William and Mary (Ciurylo) Dargis; one sister, Diane; one brother who he was named after, Stanley William Dargis, Jr.; and one daughter, Dawn Michelle Cain.

Visitation was on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. The funeral mass was held on Thursday, October 17, 2019, 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mountain View, Arkansas with Fr. Norbert Rappold officiating. A reception followed the mass at St Mary’s Interment at Timbo Cemetery in Timbo, Arkansas.

Pallbearers are Mike, Chris, Jessie, David, Phillip, and Dean. Honorary pallbearers are Michael and Donald Dargis.

Marlene passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Hillside Terrace of Ann Arbor, Michigan after a brief battle with pancreatic and lung cancer. Marlene was born on October 1, 1936, in Grand Haven, Michigan to Walter and Martha Van Hall. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in teaching in 1958. In 1960, Marlene married William G. Prince and their family grew to include four children: Anne, Tom, Martha, and Maria. Marlene began working within the Ann Arbor Public School system in the mid-1970s and retired from Pioneer High School. She and her husband were active volunteers at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. Marlene is survived by her children, Anne Prince Dyer, Tom (Julie) Prince, Martha Prince, and Maria (Troy) Montri; her grandchildren, Katie Dyer, Danielle (Ben) Talavera, Matthew Prince, Jacob Prince, and Lily Montri; and her great-grandson, Warren Talavera. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Martha Van Hall and her husband of 53 years, William G. Prince. Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Nie Family Funeral Home, 3767 W. Liberty Road, Ann Arbor, from 3-8 PM. Funeral Mass took place on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 530 Elizabeth Street, Ann Arbor, at 10 AM.

Ernest Alvin Merritt, age 83, of Chandler, Arizona passed away on Friday August 30, 2019 at 12:06 a.m. Ernest was born June 18, 1936 in Huntington Park, California. He gallantly fought lung cancer for over a year!

Capt. Ernest A. Merritt graduated from the Naval Academy in the Class of ’58. He was in the 19th Company. As a new officer he served on the U.SS Los Angeles out of Long Beach, Calif., USS Isherwood out of San Diego, Submarine School out of Groton, Conn., U.SS Argonaut out of Norfolk, Va., and USBN Sam Rayburn out of Charleston, So. Carolina. In 1967 he left ships and went to NAG (Naval Astronautics Group) at Pt. Mugu, Calif.

In 1970, he became a civilian in Camarillo, Calif., teaching math at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, and Monte Vista Jr. High for 27 yrs. At that same time he was in the Reserve at Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station 1970-1997. After living in Camarillo for 37 yrs. he and his wife, Corrine Rohrbough Merritt, moved to Chandler, Az.

He is survived by his wife, Corrine Rohrbough Merritt, 3 sons: Ernest A. Merritt II (Kirkland, WA), Mark Scott Merritt (Chandler, AZ) and Jon "Chip" Eric Merritt(Chandler, AZ), and 6 grandchildren: Sam, Kirsten, Daniel, Tyler, Ethan and Eric.

Roger's Wife Fran passed away two weeks ago in Bend, Oregon. No more details at this time.

While we were in Charlotte visiting family, she took a fall and broke her hip. She had surgery, but contracted sepsis. More on the arrangements at a later date/.

Once again I must pass along news of a classmate leaving us. Dick Abel died on Wednesday 25 July.The following is posted on the funeral home's website:

Richard Abel, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away July 24, 2019 at home after a long fight with heart disease. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to Julia and Charles Abel. He was married to Jeri Lynne Huffman-Dean on March 30, 2001. He was proud to have attended the Navel Academy and earned a masters in meteorology, and then served in the Air Force for 7 years. He flew as Captain for Delta Airlines. Dick became one of Jehovah’s witnesses in his 60’s and enjoyed teaching Bible truths for many years.

He was very loved by his sister, Pat (George) Giza of Detroit; and his blended family of two daughters, Leslie (Monte) Marvian and Julie Abel, his step children Jesse (Dinee) Dean, Katie (Ryan) Robertson, and Jonathan (Lindy) Dean and all his grandchildren.

A memorial will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 4:30 PM. Sandy Kingdom Hall, 9936 S. 300 E. Sandy, Utah.

Edward Armitage Studer, Captain, USMC, passed away suddenly from an aneurism in Burnsville , Minnesota , on June 5, 2009. He was 72 years old.

A native of Minnesota , Ed attended Christ the King Elementary School in Minneapolis and St Thomas Academy prior to receiving his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from Minnesota . Ed was a member of the varsity fencing team, specializing in foil, and graduated with the 20^th Company, Class of 1958.

Upon graduation, and commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, Ed attended Marine Corps Basic School in Quantico , Virginia , followed by the Engineer School at Camp Lejeune , North Carolina . His first duty station was with the Force Troops Engineer Battalion in Twenty-nine Palms, California . After two years in the Mojave Desert, Ed was transferred to the Marine Advisory Group in Taiwan where he served with the Taiwanese Marine Corps. He concluded his service in the Marine Corps with a two year tour at Camp Pendleton , California , and returned to his roots in Minnesota .

Following his Marine Corps service, Ed began his civilian engineering career in construction, specializing in the architecture and construction of commercial buildings in Minnesota , Iowa , and Wisconsin . Ed also coached Little League baseball in the Burnsville , Minnesota , Athletic Club. Ed was a history “buff” and serious student of Napoleon; an off-shoot of his hobby of collecting toy soldiers and military memorabilia…intricately cast and painted soldiers exactly replicating formations in the Napoleonic era, as well as other periods.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years the former Miriam Fulkerson of Minneapolis; children, Lisa Eekhoff and Edward Studer; grandchildren, Ava and Jill-Ann Eekhoff; siblings, Patsy, Barbara, Mary Ellen and Tim.

Memorial services were conducted on 10 June, 2009, at White Funeral Home, Burnsville , Minnesota , with interment at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery .

Roxanne died of cancer last week. Ed has asked me to pass along the funeral info:

Dr. George Robert Ruwwe Sr. DDS; Captain, US Naval Reserves, Ajijic, Mexico, of St Joseph, died of natural causes in his home in Ajijic, Mexico. George was 84.

George graduated from St. Joseph Central High School in 1953. Upon completion he entered the U.S. Naval Academy where he graduated in 1958.

He served aboard the U.S.S. Talladega, the U.S.S. Robert K. Huntington, and the U.S.S. Noa. He remained in the U.S. Navy Reserves, being promoted to the rank of Captain. He also served as a Blue and Gold recruiting officer for the U.S. Naval Academy in the St. Joseph area and later in Mexico. In total he served for 37 years, for which he was very proud.

After leaving active duty in 1963, he enrolled to The U.M.K.C School of Dentistry, graduating in 1967. He joined his father in dentistry at the Kirkpatrick building in St. Joseph, building a successful business. He was proud to have participated in The Head Start Program, providing gratis dental care for underprivileged children. He spent 21 years as a dentist, retiring in 1989.

In 1996, he moved to Ajijic, Mexico, a place he loved for its mountains and its large lake, Lake Chapala. He remained there until his death.

He is survived by: sons, George Robert Ruwwe Jr., George Scott Ruwwe; daughters, Susan Kay Ruwwe, Mary Anna Ruwwe, Stacy Lorainne Rachus; and 11 grandchildren.

The family is holding a private service. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.

Commander Nickolas J. Frank III, USN (Ret.), died on 3 June 2019 at his home in Walnut Village, a retirement community in Anaheim, CA. He was 84.

“Nic” was born on 14 August 1934 in Pomona, CA, the son of World War II destroyer commander, Rear Admiral Nicholas John Frank II ’29, USN, and Helen Wilkinson Frank. He spent his early years in Coronado, CA, while his father was at sea. Nic told the childhood story about hiding his teddy bear in his father’s bag before he shipped out on a mission during World War II. His father gave the bear a place of honor on the bridge of his destroyer and it became a good luck charm, which the sailors patted on the head to wish a successful voyage. He graduated from the military prep academy, the Severn School in Maryland, where he played lacrosse. He earned a competitive appointment to the Naval Academy.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1958, Nic was commissioned Ensign, Navy Line. Following a one-year tour on Trathen (DD-530) out of Long Beach, CA, he attended Submarine Officers School in Groton, CT and earned his Gold Dolphins. In 1959, he served on Rasher (SS-269) homeported in San Diego, CA. Nic began a courtship in Coronado with Susanne Grimes, a Kentucky-bred schoolteacher; they were married in 1961. In 1964, he was operations officer and navigator of Pomodon (SS-486) during deployments to the Gulf of Tonkin and operations with Kearsarge (CVS-33) providing antisubmarine protection to Seventh Fleet units on “Yankee Station.” In 1966, he assumed duties at Naval Intelligence Command in Washington, DC.

Nic resigned his commission in 1971 and joined Vitro Corporation as an intelligence analyst. In 1972, took a civil service position at Naval Weapons Center, Port Hueneme, CA, where he was instrumental in establishing the center’s Intelligence and Analysis Group, which evaluated capabilities of surface warfare combat systems.

He retired in 1996, and he and Susanne moved to Ojai, CA, where Nic was a dedicated member of the Ojai Rotary Club for 20 years. He was named Rotarian of the Year in 2000, and then led as president in 2005. Nic and Susanne moved to Walnut Village in 2017.

Besides Susanne, Nic is survived by daughters, Dana Frank and Susie Frank; son, Nic Frank IV (Carmen); sister, Marybelle Groves (Tim); and four grandchildren.

With heartfelt sadness I have to report that our company-mate "Nic" Frank passed away peacefully
on June 3, 2019 at his home in Anaheim, CA.

At this time, I have no further particulars but have made a phone call and e-mail to Nic's daughter,
Dana offering our condolences and requesting the name of the funeral home assisting she and
her mother, Susanne.

For our company-mates in the far West (Chuck, Jim, Gary), Dana's phone number and e-mail
for information are: Dana Frank, 714-756-1349, [email protected]

Sincerely (and I will keep you posted),
Pete

Lois Topping (Wife of Bob Topping (4th Co)) (6/2/19)

A memorial service for Lois will be held at St. Luke's Catholic Church at 11 00 on Friday, 14 June. The church is located at 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101. There will be a reception after the service at the church. The church telephone number is 703-356-1255. Burial arrangements at Arlington have not yet been completed. Lois will be interred with her previously deceased husband Bob.

Clyde C. Schroeder (Skip) went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2019 He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Born in Milwaukee, Wis. in 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Major Otto Schroeder, U.S. Army and Mildred Schroeder. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Louise, three sons, Jeffrey and his wife Annie, Philip and his wife Jessica, Andrew and his wife Lisa. Also 2 grandsons, Duncan and Evan, 4 granddaughters, Leah, Sarah, Abigail and Collen and 1 great grandson Christian.

Skip graduated from Pacific Grove high school, California and from the U.S. Naval Academy, class of 1958. He served in Vietnam, with the Seabees, and other naval stations. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for the City of Norfolk and volunteered for 20 years at the Kempsville Library. He was a member of the Kempsville Ruritans, the Community United Methodist Men, and a faithful member of the Friendship Sunday School class.

There will be a memorial service at Community United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CUMC memorial fund or to Meals on Wheels of Virginia Beach, 3750 Sentara way, Va. Beach 23452.

Judy Berg passed away on 1 Dec 2018. Pete and Judy were married for 58 years. No further info as this time.

Rear Admiral William K. Young, NYNM (Ret), died 8 March 2019. He was 84 years old.

A native of Auburn, New York, Bill spent a year at Colgate University before attending and graduating from the Naval Academy in 1958. He served eleven years on active duty in the destroyer BACHE as Combat Information Center Officer and on Destroyer Squadron 28 staff as Communications Officer. He served as Frequency Management Officer with the MAAG and COMUSMACV in Vietnam for a year and a half. He was then assigned to work in the Pentagon for the Chief of Naval Operations as Communications Manager, returning to sea aboard the attack cargo ship ARNEB as Operations Officer. His last active duty tour was as Operations Officer with the Naval Oceanographic Office in Maryland.

He went to work for the Federal Civil Service, first in Washington DC for GSA, and then in Syracuse and Rome, NY, for NORAD. He was promoted and moved to Florida, where he worked for the STS Contingency Support Office, an Air Force office supporting NASA shuttle operations.

While in Civil Service, on his time he also participated in the Naval Reserve and the New York Naval Militia. A reserve for over twenty years, he commanded four reserve units, including a Cruiser–Destroyer Group and a Shipboard Simulator, both units new to the Reserves. He received the Reserve Center Best Unit Award for the former and national recognition by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for the latter.

He retired from the reserves as Captain. He actively participated in the New York Naval Militia, the naval arm of the New York State National Guard, for many years. He served as Central New York Region Commander for four years, retiring as Rear Admiral, Upper Half.

His military awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, the Joint Meritorious Unit Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (3), the RVN Cross of Gallantry Medal, and the New York State Military Commendation Medal.

He was a life member in the Naval Reserve Association, and twice elected President of the Central New York Chapter. He was a life member of the Space Coast Chapter of the Navy League and the National Rifle Association, and was a member of the American Legion and the Military Officers Association of America.

Bill is survived by his fiancée of thirty years, Frances Hutchens, her children and their families.

Date and location for Bill's service with military honors to be determined. His ashes will be consigned to the sea. Please check beachfuneralhome.com for date/time.

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Lt. Col. Stephen Wawak, Jr. , USAF(Ret.), a resident of Torrance, California, passed away on 18 March, 2019, following a brief illness. He was 82 years old.

Steve grew up in Yonkers, New York, where he received his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy from the state of New York. He arrived at the Academy right out of high school. An avid aviation enthusiast, he held a private pilot license and looked forward to flying after graduation. In his pre-commissioning physical, Steve was initially unable to qualify for pilot training because of high blood pressure.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1958,, Steve was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force. Shortly after his commissioning, Steve did subsequently qualify for Air Force pilot training, and after completing basic training where he stood number one in his class, he was assigned to Castle AFB for B-52 training. Upon completing B-52 training, he was assigned to the Strategic Air Command (SAC) as a co-pilot at Wurtsmith AFB in Michigan, flying B-52Hs. Steve continued to fly B-52s for several years, rising to become an Aircraft Commander. Following his SAC assignments, Steve attended the Air Force Institute of Technology where he received a Master of Science Degree in Astronautical Engineering. Following graduation, he was assigned to the Space and Missile Systems office at Los Angeles Air Force Station, California. After that he had duty at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in Washington DC. Steve retired as a Lt. Colonel and resided in Torrance, California.

Steve is survived by a sister living in West Point New York. He will be cremated and his ashes placed at a Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.

John Paul Nickerson of Hyannis, MA fell asleep (passed away) unexpectedly February 15 2019 at the Providence VA Hospital while at a scheduled appointment. He was 83 years young. Born in Needham, MA in 1936 to the late Paul U. Nickerson and late Marion Murchison Nickerson. He was preceded in death by his younger sister, Mary Ann Pan of Bel Air, MD. John Paul was the valedictorian of the 1954 graduating class of Needham High School. His father passed away when he was 16 years of age. Shortly after John Paul received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy.

At seventeen he took the train from the 128 station to Annapolis where he entered with the class of 1958. While at the Academy he became head of the drama club, which ignited his lifelong love for acting. Upon graduation from Annapolis John Paul served aboard the USS J.C. Owens (DD776) rising to Operations Officer, then as Operations and Plans Officer for Commander Destroyer Division 122, both based in Norfolk, VA. John Paul then became ASW Officer and recovery ship Capsule Communicator for NASA MERCURY space program aboard USS Champlain (CVS-39) out of Quonset Point, Rl. His last assignment in the Navy was as Assistant for Intelligence Readiness on the joint staff of Commander in Chief Atlantic.

After being honorably discharged from the Navy in 1965, he attended graduate school at George Washington University receiving a MS degree. During this time he was a secondary classroom teacher and mathematics faculty department chair in the Fairfax County Virginia public schools. John Paul loved this time of teaching and inspiring the younger generation. John Paul became CEO of a family firm in Boston, manufacturing and distributing fluid control devices. He then entered the field of management consulting with Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc. in NYC. Subsequently, he became principal and partner in two international management consulting firms. The Parallel Planning Corporation and Human Resource Services, Inc.

Semi-retired from business in his early forties, John Paul was able to pursue two longtime interests, acting and treating the tragedy of addiction. He appeared on Broadway in "Heartland" and had small feature film roles in "The Verdict," "legal Eagles" and "Power." He made commercials and acted in daytime dramas "All My Children" and "One Life To Live." He enjoyed a recurring role as attorney Freddie Leighton on "Ryan's Hope."

John Paul co-founded Pathways To Freedom, Inc., a charitable institute for public education about addiction and training of therapists in NYC. After institute training in NYC and courses at Harvard Medical School, John Paul was certified as an Addiction Specialist and founded a group psychotherapy practice which specializes in the treatment of addiction. The Pathways program is still in practice and has achieved one of the most successful treatment outcomes recorded in the East. He wrote a recent article, A Three Part Path Out Of Addiction, published in the Cape Cod Times, March 6, 2015. CCT also published an interview with John Paul concerning the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, his classmate at Annapolis, class of'58. This was published August 31, 2018.

John Paul is survived by his loving ex-wife, Carolina Angel of New York City and his younger brother, David M. Nickerson of E. Harwich, MA. John Paul Nickerson was a man of integrity. His life was compassionate, courageous, heroic and honorable. He was loved by many. John Paul was an unbelievably kind and loving uncle to his three nephews, Jason Roderick Pan of Forest Hills, MD, Joshua David Nickerson, Reno, NV and Nathan Paul Nickerson, Fuquay-Varina, NC and to his beloved niece Sarah Rose Mascarenas, Reno, NV. JPN was also a loving great-uncle to five grand children. During his retirement on the Cape, John Paul was involved with AI-Anon, The Zen Meditation group, Tai Chi and Qi-Gong in Hyannis. John Paul also wrote several novellas and stories: Invisible Now; Fool; Fire Island Follies and Too Short. John Paul Nickerson will be greatly missed. His family looks forward to the Christian Hope of the Lord Jesus Christ and the victory over death. There will be a memorial celebration for his life in the near future. Any inquiries may be directed to his brother in Harwich: [email protected]. John Paul Nickerson was a faithful man. His creed: "Don't give up the ship."

John passed peacefully with his children by his side on February 23, 2019 in Seguin, Texas after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

John was born in Houston, Texas on December 14, 1935 to Howard and Marguerite Granville. His family moved to Abilene, Texas in 1946. He graduated from Castle Heights Military academy in Lebanon, Tennessee May 1954. Then he attended the United States Naval Academy, which he affectionately referred to as “Canoe U.” He was assigned to the Terrible 10^th Company and was a tiger in the boxing ring.

He served as a company commander in the United States Air Force. After leaving the Air Force, John attended Stanford and received his Masters of Business Administration in 1963. He later moved to Seattle, Washington and worked at Boeing as an aeronautical engineer. He married Judy Endres in 1972 and had two children. He raised his family in Bellevue, Washington in a beautiful home he built overlooking Lake Washington. He also owned and operated a Coors beer distributorship in Moses Lake, Washington serving a large part of eastern Washington. For a short while he also had a Magnavox store in Bellevue. In 1982 the family moved to Anaheim, California for two years while John worked at Northrop also as an aeronautical engineer. Afterwards the family moved back to their home in Bellevue where John enjoyed an early retirement. After his divorce in 1995, John moved back to Leggett Drive in Abilene to care for his elderly mother.

A true one-of-a-kind Texan gentleman, John was known for his charismatic personality, winning sense of humor, generosity, complete dedication to his family, and eye-catching cowboy boots. His many friends and family looked forward to his annual holiday card, which was highly entertaining filled with classic John Granville hilarity and often useful quotes. One favorite, “poor planning produces problems” frequently proves true. His favorite sign-off, “Like a lightening bug caught in a lawnmower, I’m delighted to have known you.”

He is survived by his children, John Earnest “Earnie” Granville and Laura Ann Canterbury, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. Graveside memorial is May 18^th at 10:30am, Oakwood Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas where John’s ashes will be interred in the Granville family plot along side his parents. Reception to follow. John was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

John took his final breaths at 11:30 today (26 Feb) while in the GREAT treatment of the Bay Pines, VA!

My sister Kathy will be making his final arrangements, tentatively at Woodlawn in St. Pete, Florida. I believe at 10 AM on the 9^th of March.

Retired Naval Captain Leo Charles Wright, 82, of Niantic, passed away Friday, Feb. 8th, 2019, at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London surrounded by his loving family.

Leo was born in Fargo, N.D. Nov. 20th, 1936, the son of Lloyd and Bertha Mae (Anderson) Wright. He was the beloved husband of Frances (Menzie) Wright, who survives him. Leo was a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, class of 1958 and served in the United States Navy for thirty years, retiring at the rank of Captain with honors. While in the Navy, Leo served on the destroyer USS Bigelow and submarines: USS Thomas Jefferson, USS Guardfish and the USS Snook. He was the Commanding Officer of the Ballistic submarine, Daniel Webster. He served as the Commanding Officer of the U. S. Naval Base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. His final tour was Director of Submarine and Diving safety for the Navy.

After retiring from the Navy, he was employed at Electric Boat as a project manager and served as liaison with the Newport News Shipyard for construction of the Virginia Class Attack Submarines.

Leo served as President of the Chapman Woods Association for two terms and also was a valuable member of the Board of Directors for nine years. Leo was an avid Boston Red Sox and UConn Basketball fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Lynne Shackleton (James) of Malvern, Pa., Elisabeth Robins of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada; and his step-children, Priscilla Gentry (Darryl) of Reading, Pa., Nancy Murallo (Craig) of East Lyme, Wendy Gamble (Chris) of Waterford, and son William Thorp (Shawn) of Kenyon, R.I. He was blessed with fourteen grandchildren and is also survived by brother, David Lovik.

A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. April 13, 2019 at Groton Bible Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Groton Bible Chapel, 66 Toll Gate Road, Groton, CT 06340. Condolences may be shared on Leo's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.

Jim was the youngest son of the late Ella Mae Young Wright and Robert Douglas Wright. Jim grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was class of '58 from the US Naval Academy and served on board submarines, USS Clamagore and USS Trout and as the navigator on the USS Oklahoma City. Jim earned commendation medals for his service in Lebanon, Korea, Cuba and Vietnam.

After the Navy, he joined EG&G Washington Analytical Services Company for 11 years and then Raytheon Service Company in Newport, RI for 24 years until he retired in 2013. Jim Moved to Spartanburg, SC in 2014 and is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Falkenbury "Bobbi," his daughter Martha Chapman "Muffet" (Norman) and two granddaughters, Martha and Catherine. A service will be held Monday, February 25 at 4:00 at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 141 Advent Street Spartanburg, SC His ashes will be interred in the family plot in Bobbi's hometown of Glens Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The 1958 Larson Award Endowment. P.O. Box 79169 Baltimore, MD 21279 Attn: USNA Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.JMDunbar.com. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory

CAPT O’Beirne (“Mick”) died on Feb. 4. A Navy son (Pearl Harbor survivor at age 5) and submariner, he relished his years of service to his country. Once retired, he served his community by working to overturn Base Realignment and Closure decisions and served on the Groton Town Council for 19 ½ years (with one term as mayor).

His Navy career included command of the George Washington Carver (SSBN 656), command of the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, and leadership of the Trident and Tomahawk missile programs in the Pentagon.

An avid reader, builder of model ships, and gardener, he thoroughly enjoyed his retirement years.

He leaves his wife, Kathleen, two children, Michael and Heather, and four grandchildren. His sister Karen and her husband, CAPT Patterson Taylor also mourn his sudden loss. His memorial service will be held at Mystic Congregational Church at a date yet to be determined.

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Phil Taylor’s wife, Sheila Taylor passed away 1-23-2019.Phil has arranged to have funeral services at the Naval Academy Chapel at 10 o’clock on April 16^th with interment after followed by a reception at the Alumni House.

I will send a reminder in early April. At that time we will need a response regarding attendance at the reception.

Lt. Commander William Harley Parks, USN (Ret) died on December 19, 2018 from congestive heart failure. He was 82 years old. He was born on January 7, 1936 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to William Harley Parks Sr. and Jewel Long Parks, daughter of Dr. Wm Long MD. His father, a banker, was killed in a car crash in April 1941 that “Billy” and his mother and infant sister, Jane Parks, survived. His mother re-married about two years later and the family moved to Beaumont, Texas near the end of WW2 and then to Overton, Texas. Bill skipped the fourth grade in Beaumont and graduated from Overton High School in 1953.

Bill turned down an academic scholarship to Texas A&M (had to be in the TAMU corps of cadets - he didn’t want to serve in the Army) and an offer from his local congressman to be appointed to West Point (he didn’t want to serve in the Army) electing instead to attended Abilene Christian University for school year 1953/1954 while waiting a promised Congressional appointment to the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. He received two appointments to the Naval Academy in 1954, one from Oklahoma and another from Tyler, TX congressman Brady Gentry. This caused some confusion in the Navy Department and they contacted Bill wanting to know where he was a resident. Of course, Bill informed the Navy that he was a Texan and coincidently changed his name to Will, which was his preference, and was known as Will throughout his naval career.

Bill received his Bachelor Degree and commission as an Ensign in the Navy from President Eisenhower on June 4, 1958. He returned to Texas and married Sue Payne of New London, Texas, on June 15, 1958. They had three children, Robin in 1959, Rebecca in 1961 and Jason in 1963. His family moved wherever the Navy sent them spending most of his naval career serving in the Pacific including about ten years in Pearl Harbor, both ashore and afloat. He was the Commanding Officer of Naval Facility Coos Head in Oregon for two years and was Commanding Officer of USS Virgo for a short tour near the end of the Vietnam war. His last duty station was in Pearl Harbor on the Pacific Fleet staff during which he used his in-service GI Bill credits to attend Chaminade University of Honolulu at night to obtain a degree in accounting.

Bill retired from the Navy in 1978 after twenty years of active duty and returned to Texas. Sue died in January 1995. He took a job in Longview, TX for two tax seasons and then accepted an offer of a new position with a firm in Tyler. He was licensed by the US Treasury Department to practice tax before the IRS. He purchased the firm in 1982 and grew the firm until he received an offer to become CFO for the expanding Posados Café restaurant chain at their headquarters in Tyler. He accepted the offer and sold his tax practice. He remained the CFO for Posados until 2004. He continued to work as a tax consultant for a few choice clients until he was 79 years old.

He is survived by his two daughters, Robin Parks, of Tyler and Rebecca Camfield of Tallahassee, Florida. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer Parks of Tyler and Daniel Camfield who is married to Stefanie Camfield, an Assistant General Counsel for Florida state government in Tallahassee, and one great grandson, Tobias

Magnus Camfield (Toby). Also still surviving is his baby sister, Jane Parks Eller, who was still telling him how to run his life.

John’s funeral will be at Arlington Tuesday January 21 @1 pm, followed by reception at the Army Navy Country Club.

Capt. John Clifton Vick, United States Navy (Retired), 83, of Hampstead, NC died Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 10am, Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Hampstead United Methodist Church.

John died after a lengthy battle with mesophelioma. I will get back when I have more news.

Captain Percy M. (Pat) Beard, Jr. USN (Ret) passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia . He was 82 years old.

Pat was born in Opelika, Alabama on March 31st, 1936, the son of Percy and Sara Beard. He graduated from Gainesville High School, Gainesville, FL in June 1954 and entered the Naval Academy that same month. While at the Academy he participated on the track team and graduated with distinction in 1958 as a member of The 9th Company.

Pat was selected for post graduate education under The Burke Program and received a PhD in nuclear physics from Duke University in 1964. He then entered the Navy’s nuclear power program and served on five nuclear submarines and was the commanding officer of The Gold Crew of The Frances Scott Key (SSBN-658). His final assignment was Commanding Officer of The Simon Lake (AS-31) before retirement in October 1981. The Simon Lake was the first submarine tender to serve at the newly established Kings Bay, Georgia Naval Base in 1979. His awards include The Legion of Merit.

Following retirement Pat joined The Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) in Atlanta, Georgia serving as a vice president before leaving in 1990 to become a senior vice president and Chief Nuclear Officer at Florida Power Corporation in St. Petersburg, Florida. He retired from Florida Power in 1997 and started a consulting business in nuclear power operations. During his civilian career, he served on The Accrediting Board of The National Academy of Training and various executive oversight boards of nuclear power plants. He was a member of The National Academy of Science Committee that published a report of The Fukushima Japan nuclear accident in 2014. He also served as Chairman of The University of Florida Nuclear Engineering Science Advisory Board, graduated from The Harvard Business School and was a member of Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Society.

Pat married his wife, Barbara, in Monroeville, Alabama in 1959 and enjoyed a happy life together for 59 years. In addition to Barbara he is survived by their two daughters, Carolyn Moore of Simpsonville, SC and Leslie Dyke of Atlanta, GA and two granddaughters, Haley Harrell and Hunter Harrell.
A memorial service will be held for Pat on January 11, 2019 at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA.

Edwin “Mac” Baldwin died peacefully in his sleep at Wilsonville, Oregon on December 3, 2018. He was 82 years old. Mac grew up in Wisconsin as the son of physician parents who were both leaders in the Wisconsin and Florida medical communities. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in June of 1958 as a member of the 18^th Company. After graduation, he qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer in his initial sea tour, attained a MS degree in Operations Analysis at the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School, trained in the nuclear propulsion surface ship program and served on USS ENTERPRISE (CVAN-65) from 1964-67. Subsequently, he became commissioning Executive Officer of USS CALIFORNIA (DLGN-36) from 1970-75. He went on to command USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) from 1976-77, and later served as Commanding Officer, USS TRUXTUN (CGN-35) from 1978-81. He was a recognized legendary name in nuclear propulsion for surface ships, based on his leadership and training expertise for thousands of nuclear propulsion operators. He also trained hundreds of senior officers who went on to ship, squadron, and group command. He served in several staff positions at the Pentagon prior to his retirement from the Navy in 1985.

After his retirement, he worked at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station as a senior nuclear organizational consultant. He then moved to Woodland Hills, Utah where he served as a member of the City Council and a Captain in the Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Dr. Joan Helen Kordecki Baldwin; children, Susan Baldwin Myers, Esq., Major General David Baldwin, and Jennifer Baldwin, and four grandchildren.

Memorial services were (will be) conducted on 19 January 2019 at Saint Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Wilsonville, Oregon. Military Honors will be provided by the Oregon National Guard. In lieu of flowers, Mac requested donations to the Save A Warrior Foundation at saveawarrior.org.

PETER S. CORR JR., CAPTAIN U.S. NAVY (RET.) 82, of Scituate, passed away peacefully at home in North Scituate with his wife of 40 years, Joyce Corr, by his side on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Born in Providence, he was the only child of the late Peter S. Corr, Sr. and Margaret (Fogarty) Corr. Following his graduation from La Salle Academy, Peter attended Brown University before entering the U. S. Naval Academy from which he graduated in 1958.

He had a brilliant Naval career during which he received several advanced degrees, including an MBA from Harvard University. He was deep selected three times in his career as Lt. Commander, Commander, and Captain. He was commander of two ships, the King Fisher and the Barney. He was commander of the ASW Training Center in San Diego, CA. He was also aide to several admirals at the Pentagon. Peter returned to his home state in Rhode Island where he served as commanding officer at NETC Newport, RI and he was a professor at the War College. After his retirement from the Navy in 1988, Peter embarked on a second career as an Executive Purchasing Agent for the State of RI. He also served in numerous volunteer positions.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Corr, six children: Elizabeth Civinskas, Chelmsford, MA, Kathryn Walsh, Dracut, MA, Alisanne, Peter, Kristen and Jennifer Corr all of Merrimac, NH; three step children: Debra Williams, Truesdale, MO, Tina Galvin, Charleston, SC, Keith Kaufman, Cardington, OH: and five grandchildren. A funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, November 30th, at 11:00 A.M. in the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Rd., Scituate. Burial with full military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

Calling hours Thursday 5:00-8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to The Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. Box 368, Woodland, CA 91365 or garysinisefoundation.org. For condolences see winfieldandsons.com.

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Funeral services for Lt. Col. Charles “Chuck” Medlock, Jr., age 83 of Clarkesville will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Hillside Memorial Chapel. Rev. Tommy Stowe will officiate with interment to follow the service in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors by the United States Air Force.

Born in Habersham County on April 1, 1935, Lt. Col. Medlock was the son of the late Charles Henry “Toddy” and Dorothy “Dot” Spivey Medlock. Lt. Col. Medlock graduated and commissioned from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and earned a Masters Degree from the University of Missouri. While serving in the Air Force Lt. Col. Medlock earned the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, the Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with four oak leaf clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Air Force Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Distinguished FlyingCross with four oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, and the Air Medal with nine oak leaf clusters. Following his honorable discharge with over 20 years of patriotic service, Lt. Col. Medlock retired from Lockheed-Martin. He was a member of Clarkesville Masonic Lodge #325 F&AM and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Juanita Foster Medlock of Clarkesville, daughter and son in law Myra Ann and Adam Edwards of Fredericksburg, Virginia, son Jon Gregory Medlock of Clarkesville, son and daughter in law Charles Foster and Martha Medlock of Austin, Texas, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 23, 2018 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM.

Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens
5495 Highway 197 South P.O. Box 305
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Tel: 1-706-754-6256

Col. William Thomas (Tom) Sinnott III, USMC, Ret., died on Veterans Day, November 11, 2018, of complications from vascular dementia in Annapolis, MD. He was 83.

Born April 23, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Carroll Sinnott and William Thomas Sinnott, Jr. After graduating from St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland in 1953, Tom attended Columbia Prep School in Washington D.C., where he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and worked on aircraft at Anacostia Naval Air Station in MD. Tom received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 1954. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy in 1958, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps and was assigned to Basic School Training in Quantico, VA. From there, he attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, FL, and was appointed a Naval Aviator in September 1960. He was promoted to the rank of Colonel in 1981. He served in Wing Equipment Repair Squadron 36, HMM 363, Marine Air Group 36, HMM 362, Marine Air Base Squadron 36, and Marine Air Base Squadron 24. His duties included training operations, schooling, and tactical assignments in support of Marine Corps search and rescue missions and ground troop activities.

Tom served three tours in Vietnam (1962, 1966, 1970), and Japan. From 1971-1974, he was a Company Officer and Battalion Officer at the US Naval Academy. In April 1980, he helped plan the Iranian Hostage Rescue Mission (Operation Eagle Claw). Over the span of his career, Tom logged over 4,000 hours of flight time in support of Marine Corps ground troops flying H-34 (Huey) and CH 53 (Sea Stallion) helicopters. He was Squadron Commanding Officer of CH 53 HMH- 463 in Kaneohe, HI.

During Tom's 30 year career as a US Marine, he earned the Legion of Merit, Air Medal with 30 Strike-Flight Awards, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and the following Republic of Vietnam awards and citations: Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation Gallantry Cross, Meritorious Unit Citation Civic Actions, Campaign Medal, and Cross of Gallantry.

After retiring from the Marine Corps in 1983, Tom was employed by Logistics Management Engineering, Inc. in Annapolis from 1983-1998. He was Program Manager, supporting the US Navy at Naval Air Stations in Patuxent River, MD, and Warminster, PA. He worked on Aircrew-Life Support Equipment programs to improve the safety and welfare of warfighters.

Tom was an active member of the “Great Class of 1958” from the Naval Academy. He was a Trustee of the United States Naval Academy Foundation for 26 years and was designated a Trustee Emeritus. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Parish in Annapolis for 38 years.

Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved spending time with his family; he was a proud cheerleader at his grandchildren’s sporting events, plays, and concerts, and he always looked forward to attending Grandparents Day at their schools. Tom enjoyed playing tennis and golf and was a passionate football fan of Navy, University of Notre Dame, and the Baltimore Ravens of which he was a season ticket-holder.

Tom is survived by Nancy McAnerney Sinnott, his wife of 60 years; children Anne Marie Aiello, William Thomas Sinnott IV (Nina), Colleen Mack (Vince), Jim Sinnott (Mary), Kathleen Lupinek; grandchildren Kelsey Aiello, John Michael Aiello, William Thomas Sinnott V, Claire Sinnott, Scott Sinnott, Alex Mack, Abby Mack, Molly Sinnott, Sarah Sinnott, Charlie Sinnott, Joey Lupinek; step-grandchildren, Jessica Beers (Andrew), Jamie Lupinek, Elizabeth Giles (Steve), Courtney Lupinek (Courtney Sokol-Lupinek) and their father, Joe Lupinek; sisters Carroll Dietzel (George), Peggy Brock (Ted), Sister M. St. John, PCC (Nancy Gilmore); preceded in death by sisters Nancy Murphy (Gregory), Eileen Gold (Richard), Patricia Dusenbury ( Bud), Jackie Rhoney ( Richard).

The family will receive friends at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401 on Fri., November 16 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401 on Sat., November 17 at 9 a.m. Interment at Saint Mary’s Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United States Naval Academy Foundation’s Athletic Excellence Program through the donate tab at www.usna.com.

Newton "Chip" Buerger, age 83, of Austin, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Predeceasing Chip was his first wife, Lorna. Chip is survived by his second wife of 10 years, Frances Vestal; sister Brenda Agee (Bill); children, Wendy Buerger and Scott Buerger; daughter-in-law, Ali Koemoel; grandchildren Niklaus Buerger, Vivian Ksenia, and Jude Harrison Buerger; nephew, Brad Agee (Erin); great nieces, Hannah, Emily, Abby and Sheridan; Niece, Blythe Donnolo,(Mark) great nieces, Isabell and Olivia.

Chip was born in Boston, MA and raised in Kingston, ON, Annapolis MD and Carmel, CA. He earned a B.S. in Engineering from the US Naval Academy and a MBA from George Washington University. After serving two tours in Vietnam as a Navy pilot aboard an aircraft carrier, Chip headed an intelligence team in Washington, DC and briefed the Secretary of State and President during the Cuban missile crisis Following 10 years of military service, Chip worked for IBM for fifteen years. On IBM's behalf, Chip marketed large computer systems to California universities and contributed on large-scale product development, education, and planning teams. During and following his IBM career, Chip built custom homes in the Austin and San Francisco bay areas.

Chip was a member of Riverbend Church in Austin and was confirmed at The Episcopal Church and School of the Holy Spirit in Dripping Springs TX in 2017. At Holy Spirit he served on the Building committee for the school and attended the Men's Bible Class. With Riverbend, he served on several committees and made four missions trips including installing a water purification system at a church and school in San Salvador. He enjoyed travel, cooking, wine tasting and being with friends and family. His creativity was expressed in his home building and art collection.

In honor of Chip, memorial donations may be made to: Episcopal Church and School of the Holy Spirit (Educational Fund) 301 Hays Country Acres Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 Riverbend Church (Scholarship Fund for San Salvador) 4214 N Capital of Texas HWY 1 Austin TX 78746 Today's Events Celebration of Life Oct 20. 2:00 PM Holy Spirit Episcopal Church 301 Hays Country Acres Dripping Springs, TX, US, 78620.

Albert Phillip (Phil) Simpson, 83 Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Phil Simpson, passed away in his sleep early on September 23rd at Mesilla Valley Hospice, succumbing to Parkinson's disease after battling it for five and a half years. Phil was born in Albany, GA on March 17, 1935 to Albert Carroll and Maddie Lucille Phillips Simpson, and graduated from Thomasville High School in 1953. He leaves behind Patty Hollister Simpson, his wife of twenty-seven years; his son Philip Bannister Simpson and daughter-in-law Penny Thomas Simpson and their children Mark Bannister Simpson and Shannon Carole Simpson; his daughter Amy Simpson and son-in-law Glenn Landers and their daughter Annabel Simpson; and his brother Carl Tucker, formerly of Thomasville, GA. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carole Simpson, and is survived by the mother of his children, Beth Bannister, and by Patty's children, Ken and Tracy Hollister.

He was a talented engineer and teacher, earning a B.S. in engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958, followed by Master's degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado, and in Chemical Engineering, specializing in Environmental Pollution issues, from UCLA. He taught astronomy, mathematics and physics for Valley College in San Bernardino, CA, Chapman University in Orange, CA, NM State University in Alamogordo, and Eastern New Mexico University in Ruidoso. He served 21 years as an Air Force officer, operating a radar station within sight of North Korea for a year before becoming a guidance and navigation system analyst. After retiring from the Air Force, he became the first director of the Clyde W. Tombaugh Space Instruction Center in Alamogordo, NM, where he wrote and presented the first planetarium programs shown there. He then embarked on a second career at Northrop Grumman, where he was able to combine his astronomy and navigation system expertise to help design the astro-inertial guidance system for the B-2 bomber, and the telescopes for the Space-Based infra-red System (SBIRS), earning four patents along the way. Phil was widely known for his lifelong fascination with astronomy, beginning at age eight when his father showed him the star Betelgeuse.

After his second retirement, he and Patty bought property on a mountaintop outside Cloudcroft, NM with its own observatory, where he enjoyed viewing and photographing the stars from an altitude of 9,000 ft. There he realized his long-held dream of writing a book about the stars, Guidebook to the Constellations, published by Springer in Jan. 2012. Based on a series of "Constellation of the Month" talks for several astronomy clubs, his book includes myths explaining the constellations we know today, and charts for finding the constellations, and over 240 of his own images of galaxies and nebulae showing how they appear in both photographs and in small to medium sized amateur telescopes. Phil was very much a family man, a man of high integrity, and an avid reader, who professed one of his hobbies to be "thinking." He loved children, animals, and classical music. His sense of humor was highly appreciated by children and adults alike, and since he was a quiet man, when he spoke, people listened. His friends and family appreciated him for his warmth, his humor, and his steadfast loyalty. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 2 to 4 pm on October 21st, 2018 in the The Good Samaritan Society in Las Cruces (Building E, east parlor). The family requests that in lieu of flowers, friends and family donate to the International Dark-Sky Association, the Southwest Parkinson Society, or to Mesilla Valley Hospice.

I wanted to let you know that my dad's funeral will be held at 1:00 on Monday, Feb. 11, 2018. It starts at 1:00 but guests should arrive at 12:30. It will be held at the Old Post Chapel at Arlington Cemetery. There is parking at the chapel. There will be a short service followed by the burial. It was wonderful to have his classmates at the visitation. I am not sure any can come to the actual funeral but they are certainly welcome.

I was informed Dan died on 21 September. I have no further news regarding cause of death. Viewing and burial info is as follows:

Visitation followed by a reception at the Treger's- 4232 Willow Woods Drive Annandale, VA 22003

Dick Farnan's funeral will be at Arlington National Cemetary
on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 1415...meeting at the Administration Building.

There will be a reception following the ceremony at Tupelo Honey Cafe, 1616 N. Troy St.,
Arlington, 703-253-8140. RSVP's would be appreciated for the reception,
to daughter Jennifer Farnan at 410 212 4359 or e-mail: Farnan, Jennifer L. [[email protected]]

Update 10/11/18

Lieutenant Colonel Richard Leo Farnan, USAF (ret) died on 1 September 2018 in Warner Robins, GA. He was 84.

“Dick” was born on 1 August 1934 in Rochester, NY, the son of Thomas Kernan Farnan and Nancy Jean Harris Farnan. He graduated from Manlius Military Academy in DeWitt, NY in 1953 where he played baseball and football and was awarded the school’s Athletic Merit and Good Conduct Medals. He received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy with the class of 1958, where he was an accomplished high jumper in track and field, played baseball, and earned the coveted Navy “N” with the varsity gymnastics squad.

Upon graduation with the 20^th Company, he was commissioned in the Air Force. His career included serving in the Strategic Air Command as an Electronics Warfare Officer on B-52 strategic bombers and RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft. From 1967 to 1969 he was a member of the elite airborne reconnaissance Rivet Ball Team One operating out of Eielson AFB, Alaska, and Shemya Island in the Aleutians to monitor and record the terminal launch phase of all Soviet ICBMs targeted into the Kamchatka Peninsula and Pacific Ocean. In 1970 he served in tactical reconnaissance with the 7^th Air Force at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam. Dick was also an instructor at the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB, AL and an Assistant Base Commander at Wurtsmith AFB, MI. He earned an MS degree in Guidance and Counseling from Troy State University.

After his retirement from the Air Force in 1986, Dick was Director of Operations at Middle Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins GA for several years and retired as its Institutional Effectiveness Director in 2008, at which time a conference room was dedicated and named for him. He was an avid golfer and member of the Pine Oaks Golf Club at Warner Robins AFB, enjoyed playing euchre and visiting with family. He was a beloved husband and most wonderful father, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Dick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty; his sister Jean and brother Jack; children with his first wife Marguerite – Theresa, John, Nancy, and Jennifer; stepchildren Pamela, Michelle, Michael, Annette and Lynette; twelve grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held on 5 September 2018 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory, Warner Robins GA. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Richard "Dick" Farnan, 84, entered into rest on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Dick was born on August 1, 1934 in Rochester, New York. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, class of 1958, and entered the U.S. Air Force. His long and distinguished Air Force career included serving in the Strategic Air Command as an Electronics Warfare Officer on B-52s and RC-135s and a tour of duty in Vietnam. Dick was also an instructor at the Air Command and Staff College and an assistant base commander. He obtained his Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling at Troy State University.

After his Air Force retirement in 1986, Dick worked in Administration at Middle Georgia Technical College for several years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed euchre and visiting with family. He was a beloved husband and most wonderful father, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is predeceased by his mother, Nancy Jean Harris Farnan and father, Thomas Kernan Farnan; stepson, Leslie Sutliff; grandson, David Gadwa; brother, Robert L. Farnan; sister, Judith F. Farnan and niece, Kacy Jean Piekunka. His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, Betty Jean Farnan; sister, Jean Piekunka (Ronald) and brother, Jack Farnan (Nancy); children and grandchildren with his first wife, Marguerite B. Farnan; daughter, Theresa Bosworth (Richard); grandchildren, Jacqueline (Brendan) and Gregory (Olivia) and great grandsons, James and Charles; son, John Farnan (Laura) and granddaughter, Stephanie; daughter, Nancy Lockard (Jeffrey); grandson, Joseph and daughter, Jennifer Farnan. His children and grandchildren with Betty Jean Farnan are as follows: daughter, Pam Gadwa; grandchildren, Rick, Renee, Calvin and great grandchildren, Grant, Emersyn and Kinsley; granddaughter, Jessica (Jason) and great grandchildren, Alexis and Joslyn; daughter, Michelle Tortorici; son, Michael Sutliff (Barbie); daughter, Annette Loudin; grandchildren, Cassi (Joey) and Madison and great grandchildren, Bianca and Ellis; daughter, Lynette Hill, grandchildren, Camdon (Rachel) and Chase and great grandchildren, Dexter and Dilyn.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 5, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with funeral services following immediately after in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Farnan's arrangements.

Arthur James Bennett, 83, of University Park, FL died on August 24th. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by Pat, his loving wife of 58 years, and by his sons Christopher and Robert, daughters-in-law Julie and Diane, grandsons Michael and Stephen, and brother William.

Paula Marie Anderson Luders passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 20, 2018, five days before her 82nd birthday. She was born in Chicago on August 25, 1936 to Donald Richard Anderson and Clare Emily Frances Roider Anderson.

Paula was the middle child of three sisters, between her older sister Nancy and her younger sister Susan. When she was five years old, the family moved to Seattle, where she grew up. Her father passed away when she was just 16. Because her mother had to go to work to support the family, she took over the care of her younger sister Susan. She graduated from Highline High School in Burien in 1955.

That same year she met her future husband- a Navy midshipman named Ernest Luders- at the Seafair Torchlight Parade, an annual Seattle tradition. In 1957, she took a job as a receptionist at the State Department in Washington D.C. to be near him. They wed on June 21, 1958, soon after his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. She immediately took on the responsibilities of a Navy wife, moving every three years when he received new orders and enduring many months without her husband while he was deployed. Over the next seven years, she gave birth to four sons: Mark, Matthew, John, and Joseph.

In the 1970s, with her sons becoming more independent, she embarked on a new career as a real estate agent. With her warm smile and engaging personality, she won the trust of her clients and quickly became a successful businesswoman. In the greater Seattle area, Paula was a top seller at Century 21 and later with Windermere Real Estate.

She became a grandmother for the first time in 1989 with the birth of her son John's first child, Alyssa, and again in 1992 with the birth of his second child, John Michael. These would be followed by Joseph's daughters Ivy and Rose in 2006 and 2011. She became a great-grandmother in 2010 with the birth of Alyssa's daughter Raina and again in 2016 with her second daughter Francesca.

Paula was kind, thoughtful, generous, protective, and emotionally expressive. She gave freely to dozens of charities, was fiercely protective of her children, and had an exuberance for life. She cherished those she loved and any object that reminded her of them or time spent with them. She was an inveterate collector-of rocks, seashells, pinecones, dolls, frogs, duck decoys, and teddy bears, to name a few.

Paula is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ernest C. Luders (Cmdr., United States Navy ret.); sons Mark, Matthew, John, and Joseph Luders; daughters-in-law Lori Luders, Michiko Luders, and Johanna Warshaw; granddaughters Alyssa Ross, Ivy Luders, and Rose Luders; great-granddaughters Raina Ross and Francesca Ross; sisters Nancy Wires and Susan Gill; brother-in-law Jack Wires, and nieces and nephews Bonny Enoka, Sandra Wires, Carolyn Ruckstuhl, Jennifer Hauswurz, Lance Wires, Brendan Wires, Mary Janda, Richard Gill, and Megan De Lay.

A memorial service for Paula was held at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home in Seattle on August 26, 2018. She was laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, overlooking Lake Washington.

If you would like to make a donation in her name to one of her many charities, three of her favorites were The Nature Conservancy, Native American Children's Fund, and Catholic Relief Services.

I regret to inform you that Ernie's wife died suddenly today (24 Aug) from a rapidly growing infection.

Her funeral will be this coming Sunday, 26 August at noon in Seattle at the Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, 1111 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle 98133. 206-362-5200.Ernie may be reached at 425-466-3993.

Michael David Lyons, 84, of Reston, Va., passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Virginia Hospital Center. He is survived by his wife Doris Lyons; his son, Mykle Lyons and his daughter, Amy L. Couvillion (Daniel J.); and his 3 grandchildren, Eileen N. Lyons, John-Michael Lyons and Tatum M. Lyons. A memorial mass was held at:

St. John Neumann Catholic Church,
11900 Lawyers Rd., Reston, Va., on Friday, August 17th at 10:30 AM.

A reception will take place in the church hall after the… mass. Interment at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Josephs Indian School, 1301 N. Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325

Our family is deeply saddened to inform you that Robert ( Bob ) Rowe has passed Sunday morning from a heart attack. We are relieved that his passing was peaceful and painless.

We will be respecting Bob’s wishes by not having a funeral. We, and Bob greatly appreciate your friendship throughout the years.

Sorry but it has happened again. Another of our super linemen from the great football team of our days has passed on. Bill died yesterday. Remember when a lineman could be really good and still look like a normal human? That was Bill.

I will pass along further details when I get them. I just wanted to get the word out now.

Orville Kiehn (Orv) passed away on June 2, 2018 at home and in the care of Hospice. More info re funeral arrangements will be given at a later date.

Commander Robert (Bob) Caldwell, USN (Ret.), of Annapolis, MD, passed away on 29 March 2018. He was 81 years old

A native of Walton, KY, Bob attended Dixie Heights High School in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, where he was a football standout. He graciously turned down a “full-ride” football scholarship from Coach Paul ”Bear” Bryant to the University of Kentucky to attend the United States Naval Academy. He was in the 18th Company and subsequently served as its Company Commander. Bob played football all four years and attended the first Annapolis Touchdown Club Banquet in 1954. Bob was a proud member of the 1958 Cotton Bowl Championship football team and cherished that time and his teammates his entire life. On graduation Bob was one of only 19 midshipmen from the Class of 58 to receive a letter of commendation citing “their officer-like qualities and positive characters to the development of naval spirit and loyalty within the Brigade.” Upon graduation, he remained at the Academy as an assistant football coach under Eddie Erdlatz. He first served on the destroyer INGERSOLL (DD652) as the Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer and then on the MCKEAN (DD784) as the Gunnery Officer. In 1961 he transitioned to the Silent Service, completing Submarine School (New London, CT). He reported to the TRUTTA (SS421) as the Engineering Officer in Key West, FL where he participated in the naval blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He qualified for command in 1964. Subsequently he attended Naval Post-Graduate school in Monterey, CA, receiving a Masters of Science in Management in 1966. Following that tour he served on board the ARGONAUT (SS475) as the Operations Officer in Norfolk, VA, subsequently completing the prospective commanding officer’s school in New London, CT. In 1968 he reported to the SEA LEOPARD (SS483) as the Executive Officer.

CDR Caldwell’s shore tours included, CINCLANT Joint Staff as the General War Communications Plans Officer, Executive Officer of the University of Virginia’s NROTC Unit and then Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Communications Unit, London, England. Upon returning stateside, he became the Head, Tactical Communications Command & Control Development Unit. Bob’s final tour was Deputy Director of Athletics/Head, Physical Education Department at the Naval Academy. While there, he was the location representative for the 1984 US Olympic Organizing Committee, World Soccer Venue held at the Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Upon retiring from active duty in 1984, he was a Program Engineer for TRACOR APPLIED SCIENCES and a consultant for the Naval Academy Athletic Association. Bob was the President of Secure Destruction Systems, Inc. from 1986 to 1999, a family owned document shredding service in the Washington Metropolitan area. One way he maintained his connection with the Academy was sponsoring Midshipmen where he was able to enjoy many outstanding young people, who in turn kept him young and active.

Bob was an active and boisterous member of the USNA Class of ’58, a Naval Academy Foundation Trustee, a member of the Naval Academy Athletic Association, and a USNA Blue and Gold Officer. He was a proud member of the Annapolis Touchdown Club and honored to receive the “Jim & Rae Ann Morgan Distinguished Award” in 2017. He was an active participant in and greatly enjoyed reunions with the shipmates he served with in each command. Bob always remembered where he came from, as stated in the “Lucky Bag” of 1958 he would always be a country boy at heart. He was loyal to his friends and family, and always had a positive view of life, no matter what the circumstances. He greatly enjoyed his High School reunions. Bob was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and an Admiral of the Great Fleet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Bob was a dedicated life-long Christian and started serving as a Deacon in the Florence Christian Church, KY at 16. He provided lay services for the crew while aboard, and he enjoyed singing at church as an always present member of the choir. For the last 23 years Bob has been an active member of Heritage Baptist Church, Annapolis, MD.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of almost 60 years, the former Rebecca Sue Hesselman of Fort Mitchell, KY; sons, Robert Jr. (Jeanne), David (Kris), and Matthew (Michele); daughter (Susan); eleven grandchildren (Erin, Aileen, Kellyn, Luke, Caroline, Amanda, Jonathon, Katheryn, Bobby, Rebecca, and Christina), many wonderful nieces and nephews, and his brother (Charles). He was predeceased by his parents (James and Thelma), 3 brothers (Ken, Merrill and Bongi Kim), two sisters (Thelma Claire and Adele) and a granddaughter (Mary).

The three loves of his life (after Becky) were family, friends and the Naval Academy – all of which gave him great joy throughout his life.

A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, April 13, 2018 in the United States Naval Academy Main Chapel at 10:00 am. Inurnment will follow at USNA Columbarium. Reception will be held immediately following at the Naval Academy Officer’s Club. (Please enter the Naval Academy thru Gate 8 – Anyone over age 16 needs driver's license or valid picture ID for entry onto Naval Academy Grounds)

On February 14, 2018, ERNEST LEROY PYLE (ERNIE), 82 years old, of Evergreen, Colorado a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant , a retired architect, a self-taught artist, and a man of courage and good humor lost his battle with many health challenges – Parkinson’s disease, a stroke five and a half years ago, and recently a fall which lead to hip replacement. Ernie was born in Oakhurst, New Jersey and grew up in Asbury Park. Ernie then attended Admiral Farragut Academy in Tom’s River, New Jersey for one year before receiving his appointment to the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1958, a member of the 10^th Company. Ernie ran high hurdles and lettered 1st and 2nd Class years.

He was commissioned a Lieutenant in the US Air Force assigned to the 706th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, and left the Air Force 1 October 1962. Ernie worked as a project engineer for TRW/ Space Technology Labs in Redondo Beach, California before returning to Colorado for a career change. He received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder in May1968. As an architect, Ernie worked on many large commercial projects in the Denver Metro area: Denver International Airport, Botanical Gardens, Ellie Caukins Opera House, to name a few. In addition to architecture, Ernie was an accomplished artist, a hobby that he enjoyed his entire life.

Ernie was an outstanding husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Beloved Husband of Sue Ruth Galvan Pyle; loving Father of Meegan Gay, Monica Lee, and Shannan Lynn; cherished Grandfather of Johannes Virgil, Quincy Galvan, Alexa Agnes, and Desmond Avery; and missed brother of Joan Pyle Woda.

Ernie wished to be cremated, which was done at the Evergreen Memorial Park and he had told his family several places to scatter his remains. His wishes will be honored. Ernie’s Remembrance Memorial Ceremony will be held at a New Orleans Jazz music party at a later date.

Ernie passed away peacefully this morning in his sleep. He had a stroke in 2012, and Parkinsons was diagnosed 3 months before his stroke. He was disabled after his stroke. Then, this past Dec. 7th he fell and broke his hip and had hip replacement surgery. He was too weak to rehab after surgery, so the family, including Ernie, decided to bring him home for hospice comfort care. He was home for 8 weeks after he was discharged from the hospital.

Ernie had quit eating the last two weeks of his life, and we believe he was aspirating near the end. Please pass this email on to the USNA Class of 1958.

Anne passed away on 12/17/2012. No further info is available. Note that John passed away in 2002.

Vera Khoury Haugen was born November 17, 1936, in Nazareth, Palestine. She earned her degree in elementary education at the University of Michigan and upon graduation in 1958, she moved to San Diego, California, to begin her teaching career. She married Al Haugen in 1961 and they eventually settled in Northfield.

Al and Vera engaged in numerous social, civic, and youth sports organizations. Vera taught second grade for many years, and many of her former students have sought her out over the years to recall the positive impact she had on them. Vera loved travel. She enjoyed playing bridge and was quite accomplished. She loyally supported her Twins and Vikings. She loved entertaining large groups at her home. Most of all, she loved her family and cherished all time spent with her children and her grandchildren.

Survivors include her three children: Chris (Kathy) of Virginia, Mark of Hawaii, and Leigh (Bob) of Michigan; seven grandchildren; and extended family and her friends. She is survived by her companion of the past decade, Bill Talen of Northfield, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, Al Haugen. On January 18, 2018, Vera passed away in her sleep due to complications from cancer.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield, Minnesota. Interment of her ashes will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Northfield. Visitation will be at her home at 823 Mayflower Ct., Northfield, on Friday February 16, 2018, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.northfieldfuneral.com

Samuel Allen Parker, age 82 of Westerville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on May 23, 1935 to the late Theodore and Marion Parker. Sam was a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving as a Lieutenant JG. He was a graduate of the US Naval Academy of Annapolis where he was the goalie for the National Championship winning soccer team. He was retired from AT&T (formerly Ohio Bell) after 31 years of dedicated service. Sam also loved to travel with his wife and children. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy Parker; children, Betsy Parker, Beth (Craig) Allen, Brian (Belinda) Parker, and Leigh "Buffie" (Alan) Bringman; as well as 11 grandchildren. Per Sam's request, no services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Grace Hospice in memory of Samuel A. Parker.

Please visit www.schoedinger.com to sign our online guestbook and share special memories of Sam.

Bruce was born on June 8, 1937 in Boston, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson Senior High School in Long Beach, California. He entered the Naval Academy in 1954 and graduated with the 19^th Company receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1958. He flew from 1960 to 1964 as a fighter pilot in the Skyray and the F-4B Phantom II from USS FORRESTAL and USS ENTERPRISE. He received a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 1965. In April of 1966, he was selected by NASA to join the astronaut corps. He is remembered in a NASA photograph, flying alongside the space shuttle in the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU)—the first astronaut to fly untethered. He served as Mission Control communicator for Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's moonwalk on the Apollo 11 mission, and participated in launching the Hubble Space Telescope. He received an MBA from the University of Houston at Clear Lake City in 1987. Awards Bruce received are the Legion of Merit (1988); the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal (1985); the NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1974); the American Astronautical Society Victor A. Prather Award (1975 & 1985); the National Aeronautic Association Collier Trophy (1985); the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Trophy (1985); the U.S. Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate Award (2011). He holds a patent for designing a tool tethering system used during shuttle spacewalks.

Bruce enjoyed computer technology, travel, and the care and feeding of injured and orphaned owls, hawks, a loon, and a porcupine. Bruce is survived by his wife, Ellen Shields McCandless; son, Bruce McCandless III and wife Patricia; daughter, Tracy McCandless; and grandchildren Emma Rose and Carson Clare McCandless; two sisters, Sue M. Woodridge and Rosemary V. McCandless; brother, Douglas M. McCandless; stepson Steve Shields and wife Sandra, and children Joshua, Jack, and Samantha; and stepdaughter Mari and husband Erik Johnson and children Chase, Cody, and Jessica. He was predeceased by his first wife of 53 years, the late Bernice Doyle McCandless.

Bruce will be buried at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on January 16, 2018, with a funeral service commencing at 10:00 a.m. in the Naval Academy Chapel.

- A viewing will be held on 15 January 2018 at the John Taylor Funeral Home at 147 Duke of Glouster St. in Annapolis from 1400-1600 and 1800-2000.

- A Memorial Service will be held at the Naval Academy Main Chapel on 16 January 2018 at 1000. Burial at the Naval Academy Cemetery will follow.

- A reception will follow the burial at either the Academy Club or at the Alumni House on King George St. Information concerning this event will be provided later.

Astronaut Bruce McCandless II Dies at 80
Former NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless II, mission specialist on the STS-41B and STS-31 missions, died Dec. 21, 2017, at the age of 80.

McCandless is perhaps best remembered as the subject of a famous NASA photograph flying alongside the space shuttle in the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) – the first astronaut to fly untethered from his spacecraft. His time as an astronaut encompassed much more than that mission, including serving as the mission-control communicator for Neil Armstrong's and Buzz Aldrin's moonwalk on the Apollo 11 mission.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce's family," said Robert Lightfoot, NASA's acting administrator. "He will always be known for his iconic photo flying the MMU."

McCandless, a retired U. S. Navy captain, was one of the 19 astronauts selected by NASA in April 1966. He was a member of the astronaut support crew for the Apollo 14 mission and was backup pilot for the first crewed Skylab mission. He flew as a mission specialist on two space shuttle missions. On STS-41B in 1984, he performed thefamous spacewalk and on STS-31 in 1990 he helped deploy the Hubble Space Telescope.

Of his famous spacewalk, he wrote in 2015: "My wife [Bernice] was at mission control, and there was quite a bit of apprehension. I wanted to say something similar to Neil [Armstrong] when he landed on the moon, so I said, 'It may have been a small step for Neil, but it’s a heck of a big leap for me.' That loosened the tension a bit."

Born June 8, 1937, in Boston, McCandless graduated from Woodrow Wilson Senior High School, Long Beach, California. He received a bachelor of science degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1958, a master of science degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 1965, and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston at Clear Lake City in 1987.

He was a co-investigator on the M-509 astronaut maneuvering unit experiment flown in the Skylab Program and collaborated on the development of the MMU. He was responsible for crew inputs to the development of hardware and procedures for the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS), the Hubble Space Telescope, the Solar Maximum Repair Mission, and the Space Station Program. McCandless logged more than 312 hours in space, including four hours of flight time using the MMU.

Among the awards and honors received by McCandless are the Legion of Merit (1988); Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal (1985); National Defense Service Medal; American Expeditionary Service Medal; NASA Exceptional Service Medal (1974); American Astronautical Society Victor A. Prather Award (1975 & 1985); NASA Space Flight Medal (1984); NASA Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal (1985); National Aeronautic Association Collier Trophy (1985); Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Trophy (1985). He was awarded one patent for the design of a tool tethering system that was used during shuttle spacewalks.

Captain McCandless was the son of the late Rear Admiral (USN) and Mrs. Bruce McCandless. Admiral McCandless received the Congressional Medal of Honor for the naval battle of Guadalcanal, December 12-13, 1942. He passed away in 1968. His paternal grandfather, Commodore (later Rear Admiral) Byron McCandless, USN, received the Navy Cross for World War I, and his maternal grandfather, Captain Willis Winter Bradley, USN, was the first recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War I.

Capt. McCandless is survived by his wife, Ellen Shields McCandless of Conifer, Colorado; his son, Bruce McCandless III of Austin, Texas, and his wife, Patricia; his daughter, Tracy McCandless, of Islamorada, Florida, and two granddaughters, Emma Rose and Carson Clare McCandless of Austin. He is also survived by a brother, Douglas M. McCandless of Washington, D.C.; and two sisters, Sue M. Woodridge of Texas, and Rosemary V. McCandless of Dallas, Texas.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our father Donald Harris. He was a true gentleman with impeccable taste, sharp wit and a big heart. He is survived by his children Kyle, Ryan and Madigan, his daughter-in-law Anne, son-in-law Greg and five Grandchildren- Dylan, Abigail, Augustus, James, and Mia, and Mia’s mother Yurika Harris.

Born in Chicago on March 25, 1935, Don was raised by Margaret Ryan, a single mother living with severe scoliosis. He referred to his mother as the “sweetest woman I ever knew.” From humble beginnings as “the only Irish kid in an Italian neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago,” Don got tough to survive. Reflecting on growing up below the poverty line he once said, “I didn’t know we were poor because no one told me that we were poor.” As a teen he worked on construction sites with his two brothers Tom and Rich, for their father, Raney Harris.

After being thrown out of three schools, Don finally found his passion playing football. During his senior year at Austin High School, Don played Center and was co-captain of the football team. Austin won the Chicago All-City High School Football Championship, beating out 30 other high schools. He credits the team’s sensational running back, Abe Woodson, one of the nation’s top football recruits, with attracting the college scouts that ultimately noticed Don’s on-field performance which led to him being recruited to play football for the U.S. Naval Academy – a life changing event.

While playing football for the U.S. Naval Academy, Don studied engineering and learned the importance of character, honor and making your bed first thing in the morning. The bonds he forged with his classmates ran deeper than mere friendship and endured to the day of his passing. He would say that the military opened the World to him both geographically and psychologically. In 1958, Navy ended the season 6-3 with a big win in the post season against Rice at the Cotton Bowl Classic with a score of Navy 20 Rice 7.

After graduating in 1958 with a B.S. in Engineering, he took his commission in the United States Air Force where he became a Navigator/Bombardier in the B-47 Stratojet. Stationed at March Air Force Base in Riverside California, Don fell in love with California and would call it home for the rest of his life.

After leaving the military, Don went on to earn an MBA at UCLA. It was there that he met his wife Denise Nee and began his family. Don would later become a confirmed bachelor while remaining a loving hands-on father.

After making a name for himself as a management consultant for Peat Marwick he formed Mental Health Management, Inc. Through his companies, Don owned and operated a skilled nursing care facility serving the mentally ill. Canyon Manor has 89-beds and is located in Novato, CA. Don attributed the long-running success of Canyon Manor to his mentor Ben Lane, his Administrator Richard Evatz, who is now in his 41st year, and the loyal staff who treat patients like family. Don’s legacy continues through his hildren who are committed to continuing the important work of Canyon Manor well into the future. Don also co-founded X2Y Attenuators, LLC in 1996 with his dear friend and fellow USNA football player Tony Anthony.

Don never owned any stocks and didn’t have a 401K or IRA. When asked by a Certified Financial Planner if he had a “retirement plan,” Don replied, “you’re looking at him.”

Throughout his adult life, Don studied religion, philosophy, psychology, and the language of dreams. He was fond of C.G. Jung and James Kirsch in that regard. Don’s library was “storied” as he seemed to have a book to cover every topic. He claimed, on occasion, that he had read every book he owned. Perhaps this is how he became the wordsmith we all knew him to be. He was also a talented sketch artist and clay sculptor. When asked why he didn’t own a Rolex watch he replied, “I wear my adornments on my soul.”

In his personal life, Don was incredibly generous with his time and resources. As a father, he redefined what being supportive means. Always encouraging us to follow our dreams and passions, helping however he could to get us there. To others, he was known for his sage advice and offers of help in some form or fashion. He was a loving Godfather to Will McGregor and he was Papa Don to many, many more than just his own kids. Don always invited our childhood friends to come on ski trips to Lake Tahoe and even went so far as to rent a big van to hold everyone. Don welcomed countless visitors from all over the world and not only put them up, but often toured them around Los Angeles as well. Anyone that ever rode in Don’s car knows that it could be a hair-raising experience.

Don showed few signs of slowing down in his old age. Well into his late seventies and early eighties Don could be found zip lining through the rain forest in Costa Rica, fishing off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, sliding down waterslides at the Disney hotel in Oahu, dressing up as a knight at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, or riding roller coasters at Disneyland and the Santa Monica Pier with his six-year-old granddaughter.

The twinkle in Don’s eyes, his keen sense of style, his razor-sharp wit, and his love of spending time over a good meal with friends and family (providing you let him pick up the tab) stayed with him until the end.

It was reported that Don used to whisper into the ears of his friends that were on the verge of passing on, “You’re about to embark on an incredible adventure.” The time for Don to embark on his own incredible adventure came on November 28, 2017. He died in his sleep with family by his side after a sudden and catastrophic health issue.

As a celebration of Don's amazing life, his family is opening “The Harris Hilton” once again to host classmates, friends, and family members to honor Don’s life and pay our final respects. The event will be catered by Il Forno, Don’s favorite restaurant for over 30 years. His urn will be at the event.

When: January 20th, 2018 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Where:1812 Navy Street in Santa Monica, CA 90405
Who: Anyone that RSVP’s by January 8th.
RSVP: http://evite.me/jxQNB11BSz

In February 2018, in a private ceremony, Don’s urn will be interred at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park & Mortuary, a stonesthrow from Marilyn Monroe’s final resting place. Anyone interested in visiting can get the precise location by mentioning Don’s name at the park Office.

We have also set up a photo sharing wall for you to upload your favorite shots of yourself with Don Harris – a virtual remembrance wall. Our hope is that we will discover new photos of Don with his extended family and friends that we did not know about.

Charles Wilson Larzelere III (Capt. USN, Ret.), 83 passed away peacefully at home with his wife Marie at his side December 1, 2017. Chuck was born April 1, 1934 in New London, CT to Charles W. Larzelere, Jr (USCG, Ret.) and Marjorie Robb Larzelere. Chuck and Marie were childhood sweethearts married for 59 years. Chuck graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958 and went off to Pensacola, FL for flight training, flying both Fixed Wing and Jet Aircraft. Chuck and Marie would eventually move a total of 17 times throughout his career.

Chuck attended the Naval War College in Newport, RI and received his Master’s Degree in Political Science from George Washington University in Washington, DC. He was a highly decorated Naval officer receiving the Legion of Merit Award and many other commendations during his 30 year Naval career. The proudest achievement of his Naval Aviation career as Commanding Officer of VRF-31, Norfolk, VA was flying the last operational seaplane (P-5 Marlin) to the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fl where it all began.

Chuck leaves behind his wife Marie, two daughters Marjorie Lynn Cromwell and Christina Marie Heath, his brother Alexander Robb Larzelere (Capt. USCG, Ret.) and wife Rita. Also, sons in law J. Mark Cromwell and Frederick T. Heath, Jr., four grandchildren Frederick Theodore Heath III (Debra), Devon Christopher Heath (Bethany), Joshua Charles Cromwell (Nicole), and Chelsea Marie Cromwell; three great-children Milan McClary Heath, Piper McHugh Heath, and Joshua Holden Cromwell. Chuck was preceded in death by his two sons Charles Wilson Larzelere IV and Christopher John Larzelere. Chuck also leaves behind many loving family members and friends.

Funeral Services with full military honors will be held on December 8, 2017 at 11:00am at H.D. Oliver Apts, Laskin Road Chapel, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org)

“Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of.”

Merrita Luna Jackson, 79, of Grant, died Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 in Huntsville. Mrs. Jackson was a hairdresser in Huntsville for many years and a long member of Honeycomb Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Edward Jackson; daughter, Rhonda Gentle (Mark Doyle); son, Mark Parsons; stepdaughters, Sheryl Cosgrove (Don), Lee Ann Daniel (Joseph) and Terry Ivey (Paul); brother, Clarence Luna (Evelyn); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11th, at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The funeral service followed at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Patrick Hammett and Brother Billy Short officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Longtime Henry County Circuit Court Judge, Julian Phelps Guinn, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN. Julian graduated from Henry High School and began work for the railroad. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy [entered USNA] in 1954. He graduated in 1958 with a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy. Following his service as a naval officer, he entered the University of Tennessee in 1962 and graduated from law school with his juris doctor degree in 1965. Right after his graduation from law school, he entered into law practice in Paris with Aaron C. Brown Jr. and Aaron C. Brown Sr. and then worked a 13-year partnership with W. Brown Hawley II. In 1984, he began his Circuit Court Judgeship for the 24th Judicial District and retired from his seat in 2006. Julian was born August 9, 1933, in Detroit, MI, to the late James Isham Guinn and the late Hallie Mae Phelps Guinn. He was married December 30, 1959, to Cynthia Ann Dodd Guinn, who preceded him in death on October 20, 2017. He is survived by one daughter, Tracy Guinn of Anchorage, AK; three sons, Matt (Chardonnay) Guinn of Springville, TN, Mark (Katie) Guinn of Ruston, LA, and James Allen Dodd Guinn of Martin, TN; one sister, Sandra Clay of Los Angeles, CA; and three grandchildren, Jacob Thomas Guinn of Atlanta, GA, Darby Halligan Guinn of Atlanta, GA, and Julian Dodd Guinn of Springville, TN. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St, Paris, TN. The body is to be cremated. Memorial visitation will be Saturday, December 16, 2017, from 2:00 pm 5:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, with the memorial service to begin at 5:00 pm at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. John's Community Service. Julian and Cynthia's youngest son, James, has been a long time member of the St. John's Community. Julian and Cynthia have organized numerous efforts to support St. John's over the years, and the family wishes to continue that tradition. Donations may be addressed to: St. John's Community Service ATTN: Doug Clark 50 Volunteer Blvd Jackson, TN 38305

Cynthia Ann Guinn, age 80, of Paris, TN, died October 20, 2017, at the Paris Healthcare and Rehab Center. Born February 6, 1936, in Bowling Green, KY, she was the daughter of the late Sarah Smith Dodd and the late Allen Dodd, Sr. She married Julian Guinn December 20, 1959, who survives. Cynthia retired from the State of Tennessee, where she worked in the education field. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Along with her husband, survivors include a daughter: Tracy Guinn of Anchorage, AK; three sons: Mark(Katie) Guinn of Ruston, LA; Matt (Chardonnay) Guinn of Springville, TN; James Allen Dodd Guinn of Martin, TN, a sister: Rose Ellen Allen of Louisville, KY and a brother: Allen L. Dodd of Bowling Green, KY. Additional survivors include four grandchildren: Jacob Don Thomas Guinn of Atlanta, GA, Darby Halligan Guinn of Atlanta, GA and Julian Dodd Guinn of Springville, TN. Arrangements to be announced at a later date.

JAMES L. “BUCKY” BUCHANAN II, 74, of Las Vegas, passed away the evening of Nov. 7, 2009. He was born May 28, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and resided and practiced law in Las Vegas for over 40 years.

He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy on 4 June 1958 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. While never a model of classic Naval Academy discipline, “Bucky” was a favorite among his classmates because of his energy, high spirit, adventuresome personality, and an unyielding attitude of “don’t sweat the system too much”. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, and was sent to the Nevada Test Site to analyze the destruction factor on the atomic bomb. Knowing this would never be enough to raise a family and having friends who were attorneys, he decided to go to law school, graduating from SMU in 1965. He passed the Nevada Bar in 1965, worked as a prosecutor for five years and opened his own law firm in 1970 representing many people in all facets of law. He never missed a day at the courthouse and, although he was always late, he was running on “Bucky” time.

He served on the UNLV Board of Regents for two terms and was honored with the dedication of the Buchanan Natatorium at UNLV on June 12, 1981. He was also a huge fan and longtime supporter of UNLV athletics, contributing annually to their athletic and scholarship programs.

He was the star in his own reality TV series “Las Vegas Law". He was also an avid big game hunter and a huge part of the Safari Club. He was production manager and legal counsel for the TV series "Buckaroo 500" from 1965 to 1972. He, himself, was the "preacher" in Smokey and the Bandit II and still receives royalties for its running.

He is survived by his wife, Gianna Orlandi; sister, Ann Glunt of Virginia Beach, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Griff Reid of Sacramento, California; daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Joseph Wykes of Marblehead, Massachusetts; sons, JJ Buchanan at The Coachman's Inn, and Jack Buchanan, Esq.; granddaughters, Ashley and Genevieve; grandsons, Johnny B. and Jack; and his dog, Court.

Funeral services were held on 13 November 2009 at the Palm Mortuary-Downtown in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Captain Larry E. Kaufman, U.S. Navy (Ret.), age 81, of Bluffton, SC died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his home.

Captain Kaufman was born on April 13, 1936 in Tamaqua, PA, the son of the late Edward and Anna Kaufman. He began his formal education at Wyoming Seminary and continued to the United States Naval Academy where he graduated in 1958. While attending the Academy he played football until an early knee injury put him on the sidelines; then he took to the track and field and lettered three of the four years. His overall athleticism earned him a spot in the Carbon County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1999. After graduating from the Academy, he earned his master degree in physics in Monterey, CA. Larry was a 30 year veteran of the United States Navy rising to the rank of Captain. During his distinguished military tenure he served three tours in Vietnam as an attack pilot and was a recipient of many service and commendation medals to include but not limited to the Gallantry Cross; Meritorious Service; Navy Commendation; Air Medal; Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star. Larry served as program manager and was awarded the Daedalian Weapon System Award on behalf of the High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) project in 1983. Following his honorable discharge he worked with Sherikon Inc, retiring as Vice President in Northern Virginia.

Larry was preceded in death by his first wife of 25 years, Mary Ann Kaufman (1983). He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sylvia Lesiak Kaufman; children, Regina Naugle (Matthew), Todd Kaufman (Carolyn), Michelle Kaufman (Jim Carr), and Steven Lesiak; and grandchildren, Bryan, Courtney, and Lauren Naugle, Kyle and Michael Kaufman, Samantha Carr, and Alexandria Ladlee.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2017, at Church of the Palms, 1425 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909.

A funeral service with full military honors will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either Church of the Palms Building Fund, www.palmsumc.org, 1425 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909.

John Patrick Ferriter - known as Jack to most- was born April 19, 1937, at Georgetown University Hospital, the son of Rear Admiral Charles A. Ferriter, and Ann (Flanigan) Ferriter.

From an early age, Jack was known as a merry prankster, a stalwart athlete, and an inquisitive intellect. He attended the United States Naval Academy (non-grad) and obtained Bachelor's and Master's degrees in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. It was while a student at UNH that Jack met the love of his life, Carol (Sweetser), whom he married in 1962, and who remained his steadfast partner in life until her death in 2003. Jack was famous for feats of prowess, such as swimming across the Piscataqua River from Seavey Island to Pierce Island, N.H. and back, diving from numerous high bridges, rowing from Rye, N.H to Portland in an open boat, and many other wonderful adventures.

Jack was a career professional employee of the Maine Department of Corrections, working as a staff psychologist for many years, principally at the state youth facilities in South Portland. His devotion to youthful offenders and to his coworkers was unwavering.

He will be greatly missed by his surviving family, and well-remembered by all who knew him. Ave Atque Vale!

A graveside service will be celebrated on Friday Sept. 29, 2017, 10 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Stevens Avenue, Portland. Services are being handled by

Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home
199 Woodford St., Portland.
You may offer your condolences or share your stories at
www.jonesrichandbarnes.com

Harold L. Reeger, had a fatal heart attack on August 23. No more info at this time.

John Cunningham Miller Jr. of Prescott Valley, 80 passed away at home surrounded by family and love on 25 August 2017. He lived life to its fullest, burdened in his final years with Alzheimer's Disease. John was born September 27, 1936 in St. Louis Missouri to John Sr. and Helen Margaret Early Miller. John was the Miller's only child. The family moved several times in response to John Senior's job with U.S. Rubber (Uniroyal), settling for an extended period in White Plains, NY.

John played football at White Plains High School and also at United States Naval Academy where he also played Lacrosse. He graduated with the class in 1958 as member of the 9th Company. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Academy and was subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.

Following pilot training at Bartow (Florida), Reese (Texas), and Stead Air Force Bases. He stayed on at Stead, near Reno, Nevada to instruct in helicopters. That assignment lasted for four years, and was followed by a short tour with the first Army before returning to civilian life in 1963. He left the U.S. Air Force at the rank of Captain.

His civilian career began as an engineer with Westinghouse in Pittsburgh, PA, working there for two years. In 1965 he began a long association with AT&T, moving to Reno, Nevada to work for Bell Telephone of Nevada. John's career with the Bell System included two cross country transfers, first to Murray Hill, New Jersey, and then to San Francisco, California. Over time his responsibilities evolved from engineering to representing the company with various tax and regulatory agencies where his intelligence about people, low key nature, and sense of humor were assets. The organization of regional golf and tennis tournaments for his Bell System colleagues was an annual highlight. The announcements for these events, illustrated with whimsical cartoons drawn by John, became collectors items for his associates. He retired from AT&T in 1989.

John had many passions and hobbies , among them golf (playing and watching), restoration of vintage automobiles, water color painting, wood carving, gardening, and his parakeets. He loved music and his taste ranged from Cal Tjader to Hank Williams. In later years he enjoyed word search puzzles with his wonderful caregivers. John's family will always be grateful for the loving attention he received from the exceptional and devoted people from Home Instead and Home Care.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Sally Miller, daughters Laurie and Wendy Miller, sons Casey Adamich and John Miller III, and grand daughter Hillary Adamich. He will be greatly missed, but always remembered by those that loved him, especially best friend Bill Shadduck in Olympia.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, or Disabled American Veterans.

My mother Margaret (Peggy) Tipton, widow of James Charles (JC) Tipton '58, passed peacefully on Friday morning, August 4th. She was 81. It was truly beautiful as her music therapist was there singing hymns. My sister Liz and I were both by her side, as was her aide for the last two years who had become like family for Peggy. She fought with Parkinson's Disease for the last few years. She did not suffer and she was able to talk with us by name until the final days. For that we are grateful.

The burial will be at an undetermined time in the future at USNA where she will be laid to rest with JC. Peggy donated her body to the local University medical center (as did JC), so we are unsure of the timing.

Lt. Col. Philip W. Criswell, USAF (Ret.) passed away on July 15, 2017 due to complications with pancreatic cancer. He was 83 years old. Born in Lexington, KY to a career Army officer, Phil was the youngest of three children. Phillip graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Washington, D.C. and did postgraduate studies at The Bullis School prior to entering the U.S. Naval Academy with a Presidential Appointment. He graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1958 as a member of the Fourth Company.

Philip married Alice Martin Mott upon graduation and entered the U.S. Air Force. After flight training he had over nine years of operational experience in B-47s at MacDill AFB, FL and Plattsburg AFB, NY to include deployment to Morocco during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After obtaining a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University in 1967, he served in Vietnam in RF-4s at Tan Son Nhut AB during the Tet Offensive and also as a staff officer at HQ 7th Air Force. He flew over 200 combat missions while in Vietnam. His decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters.

Following his tour in Vietnam, he was on the staff at HQ 3rd RA at RAF South Ruislip and RAF Mildenhall, England as a logistic plans specialist. Upon returning to the United States, he was operational with B-52 aircraft at Barksdale, LA, and commanded a Field Maintenance Squadron - the largest maintenance squadron in the Air Force at that time. Following assignment with the Office of Inspector General, his final assignment was at HQ USAF (Pentagon) in Washington, D.C. in the Directorate of Logistic Plans. Upon retirement from the Air Force in 1981 he was employed as a defense contractor by the Analytical Science Corporation (TASC) and Titan Corporation as a senior manager. He was a private consultant for various companies before retiring again in 1995.

Philip was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Revolution, the Huguenot Society and a lifetime member of the USNAA. He served as Fourth Company Representative for many years. Phillip's sister, Barbara (deceased) was the wife of Herbert M. Neustdadt, former professor of Electrical Engineering at USNA for over thirty years. The Neustandt's sponsored numerous midshipmen for many years including their nephew, Philip Jr. (USNA Class 0f 1985). Phillip's brother Howard (deceased) was a WWII B-17 crew member and a great follower of sports at USNA. Phillip is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alice, two sons, Phillip Jr. and Andrew, and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on 11 August 2017 at 2:00 pm at Founder's Hall, Falcons Landing, Sterling VA 20165. Inurnment at Arlington Cemetery will occur in a few months.

Wanted to touch base and let you know that we have finalized plans for my father-in-law, Stamp’s Interment at Arlington.

- Thursday, August 10 - 8:30a.m. arrival time at Administration Building, Arlington Cemetery.

The reception is on the Military post just across from Arlington Cemetery. For those without Military ID’s please bring your driver’s license. Drivers without Military ID’s will need to go to the Hatfield Gate which may take a little longer to get on base. Drivers with military ID’s can go to any gate and sponsor anyone in their vehicle. Once you arrive on base, please go to address above and park in lot. In the building you will be directed to the correct room.

Any questions, please either email us back or you can reach my husband Rick on his cell 410.279.3068 or myself at 410.456.4886.

William Stamps Howard will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. A reception to follow at Ft. Myer.

William Stamps Howard III died peacefully on 7 July after a long battle with Lewy Body Dimentia.

Stamps was a 26 year veteran who served aboard USS Essex, USS Topeka, USS Dewey and at the US Embassy in Rome, Italy before transitioning to the Naval Intelligence Community. As an Intelligence specialist he held a variety of positions until retirement as the Chief, Military Operations Division at the Defense Intelligence Agency. After retirement he was employed by BDM International as a Logistics Director.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children: Stamps Howard IV, Carolyn McCombs, Rick Howard and Mary Marcoccio; grandchildren: Semus, Will, Alicia, Scott, Caroline, Allie, Trish, Marypat, Dominick, Eric and Ben. He will be sorely missed.

The family will receive friends from 7 - 9 pm, 28 July 2017 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel. A funeral mass will be held for Stamps in Newport News at 11 am 29 July 2017 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church .and his interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

CAPT Richard Scruggs Anderson Jr. (USN Ret.) passed away, on September 1^st, 2016 of heart failure, at INOVA Lansdowne Hospital in Leesburg, VA. He was born on, May 27^th ,1935, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Ludwig Anderson, and four remaining children, Pamela Anderson Schippers (Myron), Deborah Anderson Dickerson (Tod), Richard Scruggs Anderson, III, and Heather Anderson Cleary (Gregg) and his five grandchildren, Myron Schippers Jr., Patrick Schippers, Kennedy Dickerson, Griffen Dickerson, and Meghan Cleary. He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Heath Lisle Anderson.

He graduated from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD as a member of the class of 1958. Prior to the Naval Academy he attended the University of Missouri, School of Mines and Metallurgy. He earned a Master’s of Science Degree in Oceanography, from Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, graduated from the Naval War College in Newport, RI and finally attended George Mason University School of Law, and was awarded a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1989.

Following graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy, he served as a Deck Division Officer aboard the USS Helena (CA75). He then entered the Naval Submarine Service, graduating from Basic Submarine Officers School in 1960. He qualified as a Submarine Officer aboard the USS Crevalle (SS291). He then served as the Chief Engineer on the USS Tigrone (SS419), Operations Officer and Navigator aboard the USS Blenny (SS324), Executive Officer of the USS Corporal (SS346) and the Weapons Officer aboard the commissioning crew of the USS George C. Marshall (SSBN654), a fleet ballistic missile submarine. He returned to the USS Corporal in 1972, as the Commanding Officer for operations in the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. Following his command at sea he reported for duty as the Chief Staff Officer at Submarine Squadron Ten, a nuclear powered attack submarine squadron in New London, CT.

As part of his Naval career he participated in the US Navy Deep Submergence Program involved in the exploration of the deep ocean. He prepared the initial draft of the Naval Warfare Publication (NWP) on Deep Ocean Search, Inspection and Recovery. He was the 37^th person to qualify as a Deep Submergence Vehicle Operator and the 1^st Operations Officer for Submarine Development Group One in San Diego, CA. He participated in the initial sea trials of the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRV) and piloted the DSRV’s Turtle and Sea Cliff, during deep ocean exploration and recovery operations.

After almost 20 years of sea duty, Captain Anderson, reported to the Pentagon, in the Long Range Planning Staff for the Chief of Naval Operations. Then assigned as a Special Assistant for Joint Matters on the staff of the Director of the Joint Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. During his active duty he was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal in addition to various unit and campaign medals.

Following his retirement from active military duty, he served as a civilian employee of the Department of the Navy, and was awarded the Navy Civilian Meritorious Service Medal, and his organization was awarded two Navy Meritorious Unit Commendations. At the time he finally retired in 2003 he had served the Navy, in active duty and civilian service, for over 40 years. In addition, he volunteered to serve as a judge for the International Submarine Races, biannual races, at the Carderock Division of Naval Service Warfare Center, Potomac, Maryland for over 20 years

He moved after retirement to Purcellville, VA, where he and his son, Richard the III, joined the American Legion Post 293, and settled into a happy retirement. Throughout his life he had a fondness for basset hounds and bloodhounds, and with his wife bred and rescued hounds for over 50 years. Most recently, in a change of pace, they acquired a pair of Labradoodles, brother and sister, Daisy and Buster, whose antics and companionship, made the bucolic life in Purcellville, a daily enjoyment. He welcomed all into his home, and spent many enjoyable days regaling eager friends and family with his “sea” stories and continuing his long tradition of mentoring Naval Officers. He was well loved, served his country and family with honor and quiet dignity, always a gentleman, he will be missed.

Service for Capt. Richard S. Anderson, Jr. (US Navy Ret.) were held on September 13^th, at 11:00a.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 140 Nursery, Purcellville, VA 20132. A reception will followed at Loudoun Golf and Country Club, Purcellville, VA 20132. Donations in his name should be made to the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.

RICHARD L. BEAM, 83, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 6, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born in Roann in 1934 and graduated from Roann High School. He received an honorable discharge from the Army, then entered the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He received his B.S. from Manchester College in 1958 and M.A. from Ball State University in 1959. He later studied at Washington University in St. Louis from 1960 to 1962. He taught both physics and mathematics at Tri State College and worked for the Army Corps. of Engineers afterwards, then taught at the University of St. Francis. He was employed by Magnavox and retired from ITT as a scientific computer programmer in 1995. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society where he was active with the missions donation. He was a past member and president of the Foster Park Lions Club. He was also a dedicated pheresis donor. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Evelyn; sons, Bob (Bonnie) and Jon (Teri); grandchildren, Tony, Jesse (Jenn), Isaac, and Martina; and sister, Sandra Bartlett of Greentown, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Delta Beam; brothers, Eugene and Edward; and sisters, Marjorie Gidley and Edna Dyson. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4500 Fairfield Ave., with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2017, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, with a Rosary service at 4 p.m. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for Masses, the Northeast Indiana Cancer Society or Matthew 25. www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com

Ron Wright departed this life, June 24, 2017, in Grass Valley, CA. He was born September 18, 1936, in Coffeyville, Oklahoma, and was later raised in Kansas City, Kansas. Ron graduated from Turner High School in 1954. He then received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated in 1958. Shortly afterward he married Connie, whom he met at a sailing regatta in Annapolis. Ron was then commissioned as a Marine Corps officer and received basic training in Quantico, Virginia. Upon graduation he was assigned to the Marine Base in 29 Palms, California, where his first two children were born. His next assignment was to the Marine Barracks in Subic Bay, Philippines, where the family lived for two years, enjoying trips to Hong Kong and Japan, provided by the military. Ron then returned to 29 Palms for a year before his admittance to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where he studied electronics. His primary hobby was photography and he took many photos while in Europe and various U.S. cities while accompanying Connie on her trips to business conferences.

His other main interest was sailing and he sailed in San Francisco Bay on his 27-foot boat for nine years. He was also interested in local politics and served on the local school board. Meanwhile, he spent many hours participating in his children's many activities and sporting events and took many camping trips with the family. In 1976 Ron graduated from Santa Clara University, obtaining a juris doctor degree from the law school. He was asked by a friend to work in Washington, D.C., and the family moved to that area, where he worked in the Justice Department and at the Credit Union Administration.

Six years later the family returned to the West Coast, settling in Santa Cruz, California, where Ron installed the first computers in the local school district. He continued to travel, visiting Australia, New Zealand, and many towns in Mexico. Later he opened a small travel agency, giving sightseeing tips to prospective travelers.

His next move was to the Seattle area, where he worked on computer systems for Litton, a transportation agency, for seven years. He was introduced to kayaking by a local group and enjoyed trips to Canada. Finally, he moved to Grass Valley, where he enjoyed retirement, kayaking on many out-of-town and local lakes and hiking on the numerous local trails. He also took guitar and art lessons. He joined the Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains and worked on numerous projects. He also served as a driver for the Interfaith Food Ministry.

Ron is survived by his wife, Connie and four children, Ron Jr., Patrick, Marcia and Chris, as well as five grandchildren, Michaela, Sarah, Alex, Mary and Madeline.

Since many of you have already gotten the word about his death I was holding off until I had more info...obit, funeral info, etc. But since I have not received it I will simply mention that Dick died on 19 June.. Many classmates heard about it because Rush Limbaugh, his son-in-law, mentioned it on his broadcast the next day.

US Navy retired Commander Jay Rower, 83, of Spotsylvania County passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his home.

He was a pilot in the US Navy and retired as a Commander after 21 years of service.

Jay is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Peggy; daughters, Karen Stinson, Susan Martin and her husband, David, Kimberly Brandts and her husband, Kirk; son, John Rower and his wife, Chris; four grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A memorial gathering will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg. Inurnment will be in Quantico National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Jay’s family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.

William Woods Cotterman, age 81 passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017. William is survived by his wife Kennethe Payne Cotterman; son, John Poe; daughters, Lisa Cotterman (Gerald Green), Kay Cotterman, and Dana CottermWilliam Woods Cottermanan Levy (Benjamin). He was preceded in death by his son, William Robert Cotterman. An appointee to the US Naval Academy, William served in the Naval Reserve. William earned a Bachelor of Science from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1958, Master of Science from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1963, and Doctor of Philosophy from Georgia State University in 1969. William founded the Computer Information Systems Department at Georgia State University and was its first full time Chairman. He also served as Professor and Chair Emeritus of Computer Information Systems at Georgia State University. Bill wrote seven books and a number of articles on information systems-related subjects and one book of historical non-fiction. William worked in many countries in the Middle East and lived in the area for a total of three years. In 1973, he took a leave of absence to work in Kuwait on an input-output analysis of the economy that led eventually to the establishment of Kuwait's national accounts. Subsequent assignments in the Middle East came from USIA, United Nations Development Programme, National Science Foundation, and American University in Beirut Services Corporation, in addition to private companies. President Carter appointed him to a Committee on White House Information Systems to analyze and make recommendations on the use of computers and information technology within the Executive Office of the President. He continued to study Arabic and remained an ardent traveler. Bill was a volunteer with Hospice Atlanta, since 1990. He was a member of the Association Computing Machinery (regional representative 1976-1980), and the Appalachian Trail Club. Bill and Kenneth have been active supporters of the Task Force of the Homeless. Services will be held on Saturday, June 3 at 1:00 pm at Shallowford Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Shallowford Presbyterian Church. A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home.

Byron Schriver passed away Friday, May 5. His funeral will be at St. James United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 10.

Carlos Hernandez passed away on April 21,2017. The details for his funeral are as follows:

We have just learned of Hector's death on 9/16/2016. We have not been in touch with Hector for several years. If anyone has please let me and Jack Pierce (23rd Co. Rep) know anything that you have. His last known address was in Huntsville, AL.

Linda Tillman, wife of Dick(1st Co.) died from complications following surgery for brain tumors. She had brain tumors about 3 years ago which were successfully, surgically removed. They returned last year and the decision was to operate again or they would be terminal. She was operated on at Mayo Clinic last October in Jacksonville but never really recovered. She lingered at home until a week or so ago and then went into hospice. I think she died on the 28th of Feb.

Linda’s Memorial Service will be on Thursday, March 9 at 10:00 am at the Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Satellite Beach, Florida. Our family will be receiving friends on Wednesday March 8, 4-6 pm at the Beach Funeral Home, 1689 S. Patrick Dr., Indian Harbor Beach. Updated information can be found on www.BeachFuneralHome.com. A Celebration of Life for Linda will be planned at Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, Indiana this summer. In lieu of flowers, any contribution may be made to a charity of your choice, in her memory, or directed to Wuesthoff Hospice House, 661 Eyster Blvd. Rockledge, FL 32955, the Melbourne Yacht Club, or the Wawasee Yacht Club (attn: Steve Wolfer).

The girls and I wish to thank all who have sent prayers, condolences and well wishes to the family.

“Paul” was born on 22 June 1936, in Pomona, CA, the son of Ernest Paul Herner Sr. and Francis Eugenia Adams. He graduated from Covina Union High School in 1954, and entered the Naval Academy by congressional appointment as a member of the Class of 1958, 20th Company.

Upon graduation, Paul was commissioned as an ensign and served two years aboard Epperson (DDE-719) as communications officer and navigator. He then served on the staff of Destroyer Squadron Five as communications officer. In 1962, Paul was assigned to the staff of Joint Task Force 8 on Christmas Island in the Pacific, supporting nuclear testing in Operation Dominic, which studied the effects of atmospheric nuclear detonations as potential defense against ballistic missiles. He resigned his commission in 1962 as a lieutenant.

Paul joined the U.S. Forest Service in Oregon as an engineer, designing logging roads and campgrounds in the Oregon Cascade Mountains for a year. He spent the next three years as an engineer for the Oregon State Highway Department, administering construction of highway routes, including Interstate 5. In 1968, Paul joined the U.S. Department of Energy Bonneville Power Administration, responsible for heavy equipment field services for the high voltage transmission grid covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Western Montana. He became a professional engineer and served on the board of directors for the local Government Engineers Chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers.

Paul retired in 1994 after 35 years’ service in the Navy and federal government. The grandeur of the Northwest led him toward an avocation of backpacking and winter downhill skiing and eventually, mountain climbing and Nordic style cross-country skiing. For 15 years, he was a climb leader for the Portland Mountain Climbing Club, the Mazamas and also served as club president. As occasions arose, Paul did volunteer trail building and maintenance in the national parks and forests and was recognized by the Portland Department of Public Works for his years of volunteer gardening at Peninsula Park Rose Gardens.

Paul is survived by his partner of 34 years, Nancy Jane Shogren. Together, they enjoyed “following the sun” in their motorhome for many years. Paul continued to mountain climb as long as he was able because, in his words, “as long as us Mazamas are climbing, we’re not over the hill yet.”

Paul Herner, 20th Company, passed peacefully on Feb 18 at 9:30 am. He had double pneumonia and Influenza A.
I intend to get an obit into "Shipmate" soon. Nancy Shogren, Paul's companion for 34 years.

Jeanne Miller ([email protected]) reports that her husband died on 16 January 2017. (No further info at this time)

Richard "Dick" Columbus Freeman, III., passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Piedmont Hospital. He was 81.

His funeral service will be held on Friday, February 24th, at 10:30am in the sanctuary of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, located at: 3180 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305. His viewing will precede the service that morning, and will also be conducted in the sanctuary, beginning at 9. His burial will follow the funeral, and will be conducted that afternoon at 1:30, at the Georgia National Military Cemetery located at: 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, GA 30114.

Born in Washington, DC on January 21, 1936, to Mr. James Newton Buck Freeman, ESQ. and Mrs. Lillian Perry at the Columbia Hospital for Women, he was raised in Mount Airy, NC, where he was a Boy Scout. He graduated from Mount Airy High School with the class of 1954, completing his high school course work early to enlist in the United States Navy in 1953. He then received an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy (class of 1958), from United States Congressman Ralph Scott of the Fifth Congressional District for North Carolina.

Upon graduation from USNA with a Bachelor of Science, he entered flight school in Pensacola, where he trained in multiple aircraft. Upon becoming a Naval Aviator on March 04, 1960, he served in Patrol Squadron 40 (VP-40, Crew 5), at Naval Station Sangley Point in the Philippines, where he was an ordnance officer on a Martin P5M Marlin float plane, conducting air patrols during the Vietnam War. He was later a Patrol Plane Commander. He also attended Military Justice training, and received the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Cold War Service Medal, among others. It was during his time in the Navy, that he met his beloved wife, of 52 years, Martha Anne Kemp on St. Simons Island, GA in 1963, and married on January 29th, 1965, at Northside United Methodist Church in Atlanta.

Upon his medical retirement from the Navy, Mr. Freeman attended law school at the University of North Carolina, during which time his first two sons were born in Chapel Hill. Upon graduation on June 2nd, 1969, he became licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and Georgia, electing to move to Atlanta to join Haas, Holland, Levison & Gilbert. He then started a successful sole proprietorship, Richard C. Freeman III, PC, where he practiced law for over 40 years, specializing in complex business litigation. During this time, he became well known in the area for his keen wit, compelling storytelling abilities, courtroom tenacity and dedication to his clients, with cases throughout local, state and federal courts, including: Georgia Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of Georgia, United States Court of Appeals (Fifth, Eighth and Eleventh Circuits) and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. He was also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

When not practicing law, he was a devoted husband and father, spending as much time as he could with his family, including his kids' sporting events and activities, and numerous family trips, as well as an annual family vacation to Sanibel Island, FL.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mrs. Anne Kemp Freeman, brother, James Newton Freeman, Jr., his sons, Richard Columbus Freeman, IV., Stephen Kemp Freeman and Duncan Perry Freeman, his daughters-in-law, Karen Marie Freeman, Cynthia Sanders Freeman and Rachel LaRue Freeman, and four grandchildren: Stella Ann Freeman, Calista Marie Freeman, Duncan Perry Freeman, II., and Parker LaRue Freeman, as well as numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. He will be sorely missed.

A Navy wife, loving mother and grandmother, and volunteer, Jeanette Garrett Gatje died on Monday, January 30, 2017 at home with friends and family at her side.

Born in Haines City, Florida to Mavis Murphy Garrett and John Lewis Garrett, she grew up in Bartow, Florida. Jeanette graduated from Florida State University in 1959 where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She married Peter Herbert Gatje on July 4, 1959 and at that time, began her career as the wife of a Naval Aviator. She thrived as a Navy wife; she loved moving to new places, making friends, and getting involved in the community, especially volunteering with the Navy Relief Society. In 1986 Pete retired from the Navy and in 2000 they moved from Oakton, Virginia, to Stoney Creek at Wintergreen in Nellysford, Virginia.

Jeanette enjoyed golf, bridge, gardening, and was active in the Nelson County Master Gardener program. Jeanette is survived by her husband of 57 years, and her children, Karen Gatje LaPorte, her husband Steve, and children Kyle and Lindsey Davidson; Michael Gatje and his wife Malisa; and Scott Gatje, his wife Debi, and their children, Alex, Sean, and Andrea. Jeanette is also survived by her brother Allen Garrett and his wife Carol who reside in Tampa, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that any desired memorial contribution be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, Charlottesville, Virginia.

A memorial service will be held on 11 o’clock on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 7599 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Greenwood Virginia, 22943. A luncheon will be held in the Parrish hall immediately following the service.

Jeanette Gatje, wife of Pete Gatje, passed away during the late afternoon of Monday, January 30th after an 18 month battle with stage 4 lung cancer. At the time of death she was surrounded by clergy, Hospice workers, friends, and her husband Pete. Jeanette had many friends among the USNA Class of 1958 wives and our classmates. She loved the Navy and especially enjoyed our '58 football tailgates, being part of the "58 football cheering section, and '58 class reunions. A memorial service is planned for Jeanette at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Greenwood, VA. Time and date for the service will be announced at a later date.

Mig Sturr, age 76, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 10, 2017 at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Forty Fort, PA, she was the daughter of Peter Aloysius a WWI and WWII officer and Florence Irene (Simmers) Garrity an OR and school nurse. Mig was the wife of the late LCDR H. Dixon Sturr Jr. During their first 25 years of marriage, as a career military wife, they bought and sold 23 homes across the Unites States.

She loved painting with oils, watercolors and acrylics, and was the owner of Creative Travel Planners in Bel Air, MD which afforded her the opportunity to travel the world extensively with her daughters and grandchildren. Once she settled in Maryland she joined the sisterhood of PEO.

Mrs. Sturr is survived by her two daughters, Dixanne Sturr and Dara-Lynn (Sturr) VanPee and her husband, Pascal all of Bel Air, MD. Mrs. Sturr also has six grandchildren, Joshua and Lauren Lund of Virginia, Jeremy and Jasmine Sturr of Bel Air, MD, and Sasha and Quinn VanPee of Bel Air, MD. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon (Sturr) Biondolillo and grandson, Luka VanPee.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association (for Mig) – Maryland, 217 E. Redwood Street, 23rd Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21201 or The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins (for Sharon), 5801 Smith Avenue, McAuley Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21209-3652 or the Alzheimer's Disease Association (for Dixon), 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD, 21093, or the Make A Wish Foundation (for Luka), 17 Warren Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.

My name is Dixanne Sturr and I am the daughter of Dixon and Mig Sturr. I wanted to inform you that my mother, Mig, passed away on January 10,2017. She had been fighting a variety of medical issues over the last 3 years and was unable to recover from a surgical procedure on January 6th. She died at Upper Chesapeake medical center after being removed from life support. She was surrounded by her 2 daughters, son-in-law, and 4 of her grandchildren. She was cremated and her ashes were mixed with my father's ashes so they could be together forever. Please feel free to contact me if u so wish at crazysturr@aol. com.

There will be a Service of Commttal at the Columbarium on Thursday, 26 January 2017 at 1300 for CAPT George Roberts Allender, USN (Ret), Class of 1958 (DOB: 25 August 1934, DOD: 20 January 2017).

Susan was the older of two daughters born to Dr. John Vernon Smith and Laura Smith. Her parents moved from Springville, Iowa to San Francisco when Susan was an infant. The family later settled on the other side of the bay, in Piedmont, California, a small, picturesque town located in the hills above Oakland.

Susan was a brilliant student. She attended the University of California, Berkeley, for one year, then transferred to George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor's degree in speech pathology.

She married her high school sweetheart, Hugh James Harper, shortly after Hugh's graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. The couple had two children: Laura Harper Powell and Scott Harper, and raised them in Northbrook, Illinois, on Chicago's North Shore.

Susan was primarily a stay-at-home mother, but worked occasionally as a speech pathologist, a tutor for learning disabled children, and a preschool teacher's aide. After a long stint in suburban Houston, she and her husband moved to Norfolk in 1997.

Susan was predeceased by her son Scott, who died in 2013 (surviving spouse Jane Harper). She is survived by her husband Hugh; daughter Laura (spouse Doc Powell); three grandchildren: Jackson Harper, Natalie Harper and Wesley Harper; her sister, Margaret Buran; and nephews, Sean Buran and Jason Buran. She will be remembered as a sweet and selfless woman who loved her family dearly.

A memorial service will be held next month in California. Arrangements are being handled locally by H. D. Oliver Funeral Apartments in Norfolk.

Paul T. Sudmeyer, beloved husband and father, departed this life on Friday, December 23, 2016, at home in Newton, North Carolina, after 81 full years of life. He was born July 13, 1935 in St. Louis to the union of Ludwig and Emma M. (Riechmann) Sudmeyer.

Paul graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1953. He attended St. Louis University and served with the United States Marine Corps Reserve until he was accepted as a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy. Following his graduation from in 1958, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He served as the Battery Commander of Hotel Battery, 3/12 during combat operations in the Republic of South Vietnam. Paul also served a second combat tour as a liaison between I MAF and III MAF. Other highlights include service with the Marine Barracks at Fort Meade Maryland, when Marines guarded the National Security Agency. Paul's awards include two Bronze Stars with combat 'V'.

Paul continued to serve others in the insurance and construction industries. In the final stages of his career, Paul returned to government service as a FEMA Comptroller, and served in several deployments to designated States of Emergency through the United States.

Paul was united in marriage to Elizabeth Hines Sudmeyer on June 21, 1968. They enjoyed forty- eight years of marriage.

Paul loved to fish, tinker, and to discuss new ideas and concepts. He was known as a keen competitor in Rummicube, Wii Bowling, and any game. He held trophies in tennis and shooting.

The Christmas tree in the Abernathy Laurels Chapel was decorated each year by a devoted Paul since joining this community.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Mathilda, and his parents Ludwig and Emma Sudmeyer.

Paul's surviving legacy, in addition to his wife, Elizabeth; are daughter Megan and her husband Jody; son Scott and his wife Dawn; son Todd and his fiancé' Kelly; grandchildren Ashley Porter, Brandon Porter, Samuel Sudmeyer, Joshua Krohn, Jason Krohn and Jenelle Simeone and 5 great grandchildren

A Service of Remembrance will be held at Spirit Place, Abernethy Laurels on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11am with Pastor Matthew Miller officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Fisher House Foundation, Inc. 111 Rockville Pike #420 Rockville, MD 20850.

Colonel George R. McAleer Jr., USAFR (Ret.), 81, died on 23 December 2016 at Greenspring Village retirement community in Springfield, VA.

Born in Hackensack and raised in Hillsdale, NJ, he graduated from Westwood High School in 1953 with honors. He attended Holy Cross College in Worchester, MA, where he was enrolled in the NROTC. He then earned a competitive appointment to the Naval Academy, where he was a member of the Academy pistol team and an All-American. During First Class Year, he was elected president of the Academy’s 800-member Newman Club.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1958, he was commissioned in the Air Force. He flew B-47s in the Strategic Air Command and C-130s in Southeast Asia, logging over 100 combat missions in Vietnam and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extracting U.S. Marines and Vietnamese orphans from Khe Sanh. He left active duty in 1969 and continued in the Reserves in the Pentagon in several Air Force Staff positions. He retired in 1988 and was awarded the Legion of Merit.

From 1969 to 1977, George worked in private industry for Fairchild Industries, the Carborundum Company, Grove Manufacturing and General Crane Industries. He earned an MS degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic University (1966) and a doctorate from the University of Southern California (1988). His academic appointments include: associate professor, Frostburg College; professor and associate dean, Defense Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir, VA; and faculty member of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Fort McNair, Washington, DC, teaching Strategic Leadership and Acquisition Management. In 2002, he was elected by his peers as Educator of the Year.

George was fond of calling himself a “born again Catholic” and sought to support others in their own spiritual journeys. He enjoyed personal retreats with his sons at Holy Cross Abbey, a Trappist monastery near Berryville, VA. George was a fighter, living with MS for the past 36 years while pursuing his professional life. In 2012, he moved to Greenspring Village, where he served on the pastoral council.

George is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joanne Margaret (Duggan) McAleer, who he met at a Midshipman Christmas dance at the Waldorf Astoria in New York in 1955; sons George III, Christopher and Patrick; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on 30 December 2016 at Holy Spirit Church, Annandale, VA, with interment at Quantico National Cemetery on 3 January 2017.

George McAleer of Springfield, VA. On Friday, December 23, 2016 at Greensprings Village. Beloved husband of Joanne Duggan; devoted father of George III (Rhonda), Christopher (Kim), and Patrick (Molly); son of the late George, Sr. and Josephine McAleer; and brother of Jim (Sandee) and Mary Jo (Dave) Ostropwski. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 30 at 10:30 a.m., at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5121 Woodland Way, Annandale, VA. Burial with full military honors will be held at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle, VA, on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Cross Abbey (www.virginiatrappists.org).

A block of rooms has been reserved at Loews Hotel in Annapolis for the evenings of 5 and 6 January 2017 for persons attending the Franz Wiedemann Memorial Service on Friday, 6 January at the Naval Academy Chapel and Columbarium. The block is listed as the Wiedemann Memorial Block and the rate is $109.

A memorial service for our classmate Franz R. Wiedemann will be conducted in the U.S. Naval Academy Main Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, 6 January 2017 followed by interment (inurnment?) at the Naval Academy Columbarium.

I regret to inform you that our esteemed classmate and friend Franz R. Wiedemann passed away from cancer in his home in West Chester, PA, on Tuesday morning, 20 December 2016, in the company of his wife Alice, their daughter Melissa and son Drew.

Information on the funeral services will be disseminated when provided by the family.

Francis Massie Hughes, Jr., 80, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016. He was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Bremerton, Wash., to the late Francis Massie Hughes and Katherine Jane Eynon.

Massie grew up as a Navy “junior,” moving from base to base. On Dec. 7, 1941, the family was living in the Navy Quarters P on Ford Island, only about a half-block away from the USS Arizona which was attacked. Massie’s father, Cdr. Hughes, the squadron commander of a PBY unit, was the first pilot in the air after the attack.

After the Battle of Midway, Massie and his brother, Eynon, were sent to live with their aunt in Ft. Lauderdale. There, Massie started school and was confirmed in the Catholic Church at St. Anthony’s. He then attended boarding school in Bardstown, Ky., at St. Joe Preparatory School. During the summer of his junior year while visiting his father in Turkey, he decided to attend the Naval Academy.

Massie graduated from the Naval Academy in 1958 and left for duty in the destroyer Navy, serving on the Camberra and the O’Hare. His next assignment was for the building of the first guided missile destroyer – the USS Charles F. Adams. As he was leaving for his new duty, Massie met the woman who would become his wife, Diane Ahnfeldt. At the commissioning of the Adams in Boston, he proposed and the following February they were married in the Navy Chapel in Washington, D.C. The Adams moved home base to Charleston, S.C., and there, Diane taught Spanish at St. Andrew’s High School, while Massie sailed around the Caribbean.

Massie left the Adams for a new assignment at BUPERS in D.C., but with all of the relocating associated with the Navy and now planning a family, Massie opted to leave the Navy. Massie III was born at Walter Reed General Army Hospital, and shortly after, the family moved for Massie’s new job at HiAcres Orange Concentrate plant in Maitland, Florida. Their twins, Kari and Kevin, were born in Orlando, FL.

From Florida, the Hughes moved to Milwaukee as Massie took a position as project engineer for the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co. He was then promoted to plant engineer for the new Schlitz Brewery in Winston Salem, N.C., where the family lived for 10 years.

After a management reshuffling at Schlitz, Massie found a fulfilling position as facilities operations manager for the new Target Distribution Center in Maumelle, Arkansaas. The Hughes moved to Little Rock in 1980 and have called it home ever since. After taking an early retirement in 1994, Massie and Diane enjoyed many travels together all over the world with friends from around the country.

Massie enjoyed his church family at Christ the King Catholic Church, where he was an usher on most Sundays and enjoyed helping with the church’s fundraiser, Rexfest.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane Hughes; older brother, Eynon Hughes of Phoenix; step-brother, Donald Lovelace of Charleston, S.C.; step-sister, Sister Helen Louise, CSJ, of San Diego; two sons, Massie Hughes and wife Tammy of Warner Robins, Ga.; and Kevin Hughes and wife Tracey of Bellevue, Wash.; daughter, Kari Gillenwater and husband Spence Fricke of Little Rock; and seven grandchildren: John “Trey” Gillenwater, Ryan Gillenwater, Madison Hughes, Mackenzie Hughes, Kaitlyn Hughes, Kennedy Hughes and Ashley Frances Hughes.

A funeral mass with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney Parham, with Msgr. Francis Malone officiating. An inurnment will follow at the church’s Columbarium, with a reception following the services. Visitation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Hunter’s Green Clubhouse, #16 Hunter’s Green Circle, Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic High School Foundation, 6300 Father Tribou St., Little Rock, AR 72205, or the local Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 11324 Arcade Dr., Ste. 16, Little Rock, AR 72212.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Little Rock Funeral Home at 8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock AR 72205, 501-224-2200. Sign the online guest book at

Richard Perley Whitney died Oct. 17, 2016, at his apartment on Cumberland Avenue in Portland. He was born to Perley W. H. and Marion G. (Campbell) Whitney on Oct. 22, 1934, in Sanford. Richard was a 1952 graduate of Sanford High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1953 and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958. Richard served on active duty until 1962 and then in the U.S. Navy Reserve until 1976. He worked for the Trane Company as a sales engineer from 1962 to 1969, and then enrolled at the Andover Newton Theological School, where he was awarded a Master of Divinity degree in 1974. As part of his graduate studies, he and his wife and two children spent a year in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), where Richard was a teacher and chaplain at the Chikore Secondary School. While maintaining a lifelong interest in philosophy and theology, he then continued to pursue his interest in engineering. Richard worked at several mechanical engineering firms in various capacities and eventually established his own company, Whitney Engineering, which specialized in geothermal heating and cooling systems. He retired in December 2015.

He enjoyed golf, darts, Red Sox baseball, and was a voracious reader of non-fiction, primarily about philosophy, religion, science, mathematics, psychology, and history. He liked to listen to historic speeches, watch lectures, and take classes at University of Southern Maine.

Richard is survived by his two children, Rear Adm. Mark R. Whitney and his wife Lisa, and professor Donna L. Whitney and her husband Marc Hirschmann; three grandchildren, Naomi L. Whitney-Hirschmann, and twins John T. and Austin G. Whitney; former wife Linda (Borden) Johnson; brother Donald H. Whitney and wife Joyce; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

His son remembers many conversations about his beloved U.S. Navy and his daughter remembers many detailed discussions about thermodynamics over the years.

Family and friends gathered at the shore in Ogunquit on what would have been the day after Richard's 82nd birthday and shared memories and photographs. Richard will be buried at sea following a committal ceremony conducted by the U.S. Navy.

Richard's cats, adopted from the local animal shelter, were his excellent companions over the years. For those who wish to honor the memory of Richard, the family requests donations to be sent to:

Cmdr. David Charles Eppling went home to be with Jesus on Sept. 11, 2015. Born in Evanston, IL he lived a life of adventure traveling all over the world for his country, his companies, and his own curiosity. Yet his greatest adventure was living for Jesus and loving his real and extended family. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1958 and served two combat tours in Vietnam earning numerous medals and citations. His life was changed when he surrendered to Christ at mid-life and found a new mission of leading men to Jesus. He is survived by his wife Elaine, 3 sons, 7 grandchildren, in-laws and the Dragon Lady. He taught us to attack the problem, push past the edge of the map, nothing is as bad or as good as it first seems, and make the best call you can with the information you have when you have to make it - but make a call. A memorial is planned was held on Saturday, October 17 at 3 pm in the Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home (940 Cesery Blvd. in Arlington). He calls to friends, foes, and those who knew him to consider the claims of Christ and be saved. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Cmdr. David C. Eppling Leadership Scholarship Fund: Truett-McConnell College, Advancement, 100 Alumni Drive, Cleveland, Georgia 30528

Walt died on Aug 12, 2016 after a long, lingering illness. Funeral arrangements are as follows:

Monday 15 Aug: Visitation at Kalas Funeral Home, 4-7 PM, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037

Tuesday 16 Aug: Funeral Mass at 1030 St. Mary's Catholic Church-109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD

Committal immediately following at the Columbarium at the Naval Academy Cemetery. Gate 8 entrance ID required

Reception at the Annapolis Yacht Club from 1-3 PM

Phone: (410) 263-9279

Obituary:

Walter Francis Mitchell (LCDR USN Ret.), 81, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 12, 2016. A 1958 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he loved his family, the Catholic Church, the United States Navy - especially the Class of '58, golf, happy hours at Carrol's Creek Cafe, Sunday breakfast at Chick and Ruth's Deli, the Redskins, the Nationals and his wide network of friends.

"Walt" was born on January 2, 1935 to Walter S. and Rita M. Mitchell in Washington, DC. After graduating from Gonzaga College High School, he joined the Navy Reserve as a Seaman Apprentice and attended the Sullivan School to prepare for the Naval Academy entrance exams. He graduated with a B.S. in engineering and graduated from the Naval Post-Graduate School in 1965 with a second B.S. and advanced studies in meteorology.

Walt was very proud of his sons Scott (Ellen) Mitchell and Martin (Sandy) Mitchell, daughters Kathleen (Mike) Murphy, Suzanne Fajer, Michele (Chris) Jackson, many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. He was a dedicated father, grandfather, brother and friend to all. He is also survived by his brother Robert (Bernadette) Mitchell and his former spouse and mother of his children Regina Walsh Mitchell. He is predeceased by his sister Rita (the late John) Wettlaufer and his son-in-law Salo Fajer.
During his 20 year career as a Naval officer, Walt received his Naval Aviator Wings in 1960; served at the Navy Fleet Weather Facility and served as the officer in charge of the Antarctic Support Force. Following two deployments to McMurdo Station, Antarctica, and two seasons directing the Southern Hemisphere Forecasting School, Walt directed development of highly classified satellite systems for Naval ships and carriers; served as Navy Satellite Liaison Officer to NOAA and the NASA Goddard Space Center Meteorological Laboratory and retired from the Navy in 1978.

Upon retiring from the Navy, he worked with SAIC and STX, and taught in Anne Arundel County public and private schools and Anne Arundel Community College. He served as a church lector for 53 years, 31 of those years with St. Mary's Church in Annapolis.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Monday, August 15, from 4pm to 7pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. A memorial mass will be offered on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Inurnment will follow at the US Naval Academy Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye Street, Washington, DC 20001 and St. Vincent De Paul c/o St. Mary's Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD 21401.An online guest book is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

We’re very sorry to inform you that Darrell passed away on Tuesday, July 26, at 2:30 p.m., after a four year battle with cancer. He was at home in Lincoln, surrounded by his immediate family. He died less than an hour after our pastor presided over a Service of Commendation (last rites for Lutherans) at his bedside.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, at First Lutheran Church, 1551 South 70^th Street, in Lincoln. Inurnment will follow in the church’s columbarium.

For those family members who would like to be part of the procession into the sanctuary, we would ask that you arrive at church by 10:30 a.m. We’ll gather in the chapel for fellowship and prayer prior to the memorial service.

Darrell Clinton Troutman, the second child of Carl and Dorothy (Fleer) Troutman, was born at home near Winside, NE, during a major blizzard, on February 8, 1936. He passed away on July 26, 2016, in Lincoln, after a courageous four year battle with cancer.

His initial schooling was in District 81, the same rural school his father attended. Upon the death of his grandfather, Herman Fleer, in 1946, his parents purchased “The Daylight Store” and the family moved to Winside. Darrell and the entire family spent a significant amount of time operating “Troutman’s Super Saver” store. While in school he participated in football, basketball and track, and with local softball and baseball teams. He graduated as valedictorian of his Winside High School class in 1953.

Darrell attended Wayne State College for one semester and then enlisted in the Army, completing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. In June 1954, he was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated with an engineering degree on June 4, 1958.

On June 22 of that year, he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Ann Barner, in a military wedding at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Winside. They moved to Pensacola, FL, to begin their aviation career in the U.S. Navy.

During 31 years of military service they lived in Florida, Georgia, Texas, California, Maryland, Virginia, and Nebraska, and overseas in Japan and Italy. Significant events included graduation from the Naval Postgraduate School with a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering, presence aboard the USS Forrestal during a major tragedy in 1967, and three separate deployments to participate in the Vietnam conflict. His combat decorations include the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross (2 awards) and the Air Medal (9 awards).

His last active duty assignment was Commanding Officer of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) unit at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Upon retirement from the Navy, Darrell and Shirley remained in Lincoln where he taught mechanical engineering at UNL, was a licensed realtor, and served as Director of Ancillary Services for the Martin Luther Home Society. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, the American Legion, past member of the Sertoma Club, delivered Meals-on-Wheels, drove the train at the Folsom Children’s Zoo, and volunteered with the Veterans Administration. He was an avid golfer and card player.

Darrell is survived by Shirley, his wife of 58 years; his son Brent and Tami Troutman of Puyallup, WA; daughters Brenda Bell and Dara Troutman, both of Lincoln; grandchildren Tyler and Nicole Troutman of Spokane, WA, Brooke and Jonathan Jones of Puyallup, WA, and Evan and Bryce Bell of Lincoln; great-granddaughter Aria Jones; brothers Dwight and Judy Troutman of Omaha, Kirk Troutman and Gregg and Carla Troutman of Ralston, and sister Judy Troutman of Lincoln.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Clint Bradley, brother Gary, and sister Lynne.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, at First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70^th Street in Lincoln. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. No visitation. Memorials to First Lutheran, Tabitha, or a charity of choice.

I am sorry to inform you that my father passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 26, 2016 . He had been battling alzheimer's for over four years. An inurnment and memorial service will be held at Dallas National Cemetery at a later date.

Walter C. Peters, Jr. was a remarkably interesting father, husband (twice), and entrepreneur. In a very gutsy move, he learned to fly while in high school and carried his love of flight for many decades. After high school he surmounted the arduous academic, mental and emotional challenges imposed on US Naval Academy midshipmen, graduating in 1958. At that time the relatively new Air Force was pulling graduates from the other military academies so he joined their growing officer ranks, serving in the Strategic Air Command. His civilian occupations included aircraft sales and commercial real estate, among others. The challenges of finding a proper facility for his own aging father led to his creation, construction, and development of Arcadia Estate Assisted Living, a premium care facility. Alas, his frequent pipe smoking was a likely contributor to various cancers which effectively ended his life at least a decade or two too early, in addition to causing a host of maladies along the way. Walter is survived by five sons, Daniel, Mark, David, Charles, and Brian, two daughters-in-law, Sarah and Elizabeth, and three grandchildren, Cameron, Audry and Hannah. We would be remiss to not mention his two ex-wives who made such a contribution to raising and educating his children, despite obstacles along the way: Marta Revilla and Cindy Wheeler. He will be missed. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 27th at 12 Noon, at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road in Scottsdale, with a visitation one hour prior. Private family interment with military honors will take place at St. Francis Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 1510 N 79th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. You may leave an online condolence for the Peters family at www.messingermortuary.com.

Joseph Anthony Burgard Jr. of Sierra City, California, passed away surrounded by his family on April 30, 2016, in Grass Valley, California.

He was born on June 18, 1934, in Los Angeles, to Joseph Sr. and Anne Burgard, he was the fourth of six children. Joe earned his Eagle Scout Rank in 1952 and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in 1958. Later, he worked at Aerojet General in Sacramento as a rocket engineer, and held management positions for several manufacturing firms.

In 1974, he purchased Valmont Corporation (aka Aaburco Inc.) a light manufacturing business in Grass Valley. It produced tabletop restaurant equipment including the CHEFMASTER Food Cutter and the PIEMASTER Turnover Machine. It also provided local metal polishing and electroplating. Joe was an early adopter of computers and local area networking in the 1980’s, e-commerce in the 1990’s, and co-owner of Mrs. Doublebee’s Pasties in Grass Valley. He sold his business in 2004, retiring to Sierra City where he enjoyed hiking, kayaking, taking photos, and working in his shop.

He cherished Frances, his wife of 58 years, and their four children Elizabeth (John) Fulgaro, Daniel (Karen), Gwendolyn (Stanley) Devereux and Jeffrey (Jacqueline.) “Papa Joe” enjoyed sharing movies and the mountains with twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings, Doris (Marvin) Hayes, John (Donna) and Robert (Barbara).

He was preceded in death by Lucille (Howard) Mosbacher and Rosemarie (Anthony) Buffum.

A family memorial service will be held in June. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, POB 302, Downieville, CA 95936 for the preservation of St. Thomas Church in Sierra City.

Commander John F. Fox, USNR (Ret.),died on May 21, 2016, age 79 of Cherry Hill, NJ. John is survived by his wife Patricia of 58 years. Dear father of John C. (Cindy) Fox, Margaret Fox, Mary (Andrew) Bott, and Joseph Fox. Loving grandfather of Christine Fox, Alexis Bott, John Michael Fox, Emily Bott, and Victoria Bott. Dear brother of Andrew (Anna) Boyle.

John graduated from the Naval Academy and after serving active duty, he remained in the Reserves until retiring as Commander in 1978. As a civilian he worked as a civilian Engineer and later for the NAVSEA in various positions serving the fleet. After Federal retirement, he spent the next 20 years as Vice-President for a Defense Department civilian contractor. John enjoyed golfing with friends, watching sports, but most of all spending time with his family.

Relatives and friends of the family will meet for his viewing and funeral on Thursday morning, May 26, 2016 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the BOCCO FUNERAL HOME, 1300 North Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:30am at The Catholic Community of Christ Our Light Church, 402 North Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Interment Colestown Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance. For condolences and an expanded obit, please visit: www.BoccoFuneralHome.com.

John Andrew (Jack) Finegan, Jr. died peacefully at home after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia on May 16, 2016 at the age of 81. Jack is survived by his wife Paula Setzer Finegan of Hickory, his sister Anne Finegan Rollings of Jacksonville, FL. his sister Patricia Finegan Houk of Hickory, daughter Catherine Finegan Hitesman of Asheville, NC, sons, William Riley Holden III of Kanazawa, Japan, Michael Paul Finegan of Huntersville, NC and John Patrick Finegan of Wake Forest, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Andrew Finegan, Sr. and Eleanor Fuller Finegan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters-in-law, Tomomi Sakashita Holden and Sonya Carter Finegan. He was born April 27, 1935 in Richmond, VA.

He attended Hickory High School and The Asheville School and upon graduation accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. After completing his Bachelor of Arts degree at UNC Chapel Hill, he spent the majority of his working career in marketing/advertising with the First National Bank of Catawba County and Hickory Springs Mfg. Co., where he retired in 2000 as Director of Corporate Communications. Jack's civic involvement included being past Treasurer of both the Hickory Community Theater and the Western Piedmont Symphony Orchestra. He was also a past member of the Hickory Jaycees, the Kiwanis Club and La Danse Club. Jack was an accomplished artist, dancer, and crossword puzzle freak (done in ink, first try, no mistakes!). He was an avid tennis player and formed long lasting friendships with his "tennis buddies". After his children were grown, he became a Big Brother to continue giving his love and leadership to a younger generation that needed guidance. He was devout in his faith as a lifelong member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. His family was his greatest love and source of pride. His leadership and steadfast adherence to a high moral code have benefitted his children and grandchildren.

The family will be receiving from 6:00 8:00 pm on Friday, May 20 at Bass-Smith Funeral Home. His funeral service will be held Saturday, May 21 at 2:30 pm at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jack's caregivers, Alana Gibbs, Diane Gibbs, and Kimiko Haughwout, for their wonderful care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658 or to a charity of one's choice. Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the family of John Andrew (Jack) Finegan, Jr. Funeral Home Bass-Smith Funeral Home Bass-Smith Funeral Home 334 2nd St., NW Hickory , NC US 28601 Visitation Bass-Smith Funeral Home Bass-Smith Funeral Home 334 2nd St., NW Hickory , NC US 28601.

Frank will be inurned at the USNA Columbarium Friday, 19 August at 1130. His widow, Marion, will be hosting a reception at the USNA Club immediately after the inurnment ceremony.

Marion would like a count of those expecting to attend the reception so that she can inform the club.

There will be a Service of Committal at the Columbarium on Friday, 19 August 2016 at 1130 for LCDR Francis Aloysius Conery III, USN (Ret), Class of 1958; (DOB: 30 October 1935, DOD: 20 April 2016).

LCDR Francis Aloysius Conery III, USN (Ret.) died peacefully in his sleep on April 20, 2016. A resident of Manchester NH, he was the son Frank A. Conery, and Ethel McGee Conery and entered the Naval Academy from his hometown of Worcester MA after graduating from St. John’s High School in Worcester. Frank was a member of the 13^th company. Following graduation, he reported to Pensacola FL and received his Naval Aviator wings in March 1960. He then reported for a four year tour with VP-6 at Barber’s Pt., HI, with several deployments to Japan and other Pacific islands. A tour as an instructor pilot in VP-31 was interrupted by the Gulf of Tonkin incident, and he was transferred to NAS Corpus Christi in the Fall of 1965 where he completed another two years as an instructor in VT-28. During that time, he became fully carrier qualified and left in December 1967 to join CVA-3, Bon Homme Richard, at Yankee Station in the Gulf. Orders to the E-2B Hawkeye RAG, VAW-112 were followed by a tour with VAW-114 deployed aboard the CVA-63, Kitty Hawk, and another three cruises to the Gulf. From there, he went to the US Naval Station, Brooklyn, NY and then to Manchester, NH, as the CO of a small joint service command, the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station, supporting NH, VT, and part of MA. Frank faithfully served his country as a naval officer for twenty years. During that time, he found flying E-2’s to be the most exciting and satisfying flying that he did. Employment in production management and then computer analysis at Polaroid followed, and after fifteen years he, again, retired.

After retirement, Frank and Marion, enjoyed many of their golden years traveling in their motor home. Frank was an original member of the USNA Recreational Vehicle Chapter, and for years served as its webmaster.

First and last, Frank was a family man. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Marion Devine Conery, and five children: Kathleen Conery and her husband Jeff Hoodock, Frank A. Conery and his wife Brenda, Deborah Conery and her husband Manny Content, Caroline Conery and Maureen Conery, four grandchildren, Jonathan, Kelsey, Frank, and Christopher, and five great grandchildren.

Manchester, NH - Sometime during the night of April 19th, 2016, Francis Aloysius Conery III went to bed and passed away, peacefully, in his sleep. He will be remembered by his large, loving family, wife Marion; 5 children and their spouses : daughter Kathleen & Jeff, son Frank IV & Brenda, daughter Debbie & Manny, daughters Caroline, and Maureen; 4 grandchildren : Jonathan, Kelsey, Frank V, and Christopher; 5 great-grandchildren : Alyson, Brianna, Aniyah, Jovhan, and Ellijah; and his two surviving brothers Robert and Michael. He also leaves his sister-in-laws and nieces and nephews, and the many friends he made thru his years in the Navy, his employment at Polaroid, and his years of RV'ing. He was predeceased by his parents Frank II and E Francis Aloysius Conery IIIthel (McGee) Conery as well his younger brother Danny.

At 7, Sandy, as his family called him, decided he would be a pilot and at 10 he decided he would go to the Naval Academy (USNA class of 58) although, he admitted, he wasn't sure what that was. He attained both goals and his 20 years of service were a source of pride, with his 5 deployments during the Vietnam War as a pilot flying off an aircraft carrier the most challenging and rewarding part of his career. Frank met the love of his life his future wife in his teens, at the dentist, and later when trying to decide who to ask on a date, shy Marion or another girl - he flipped a coin. It came up for the other girl and he called Marion. They were married for 57 years. After retiring a second time, from Polaroid this time, Frank and Marion began to travel again. The Navy had shown him much of the world and now, together, they explored the US, reconnecting with old friends lost due to transfers and making new ones as well. And once they began their genealogy hobby they discovered extended family spread around the country.

He shared with his family his slightly cracked sense of humor, a love of reading, and enjoyment of music, although not everyone bought into the folk phase. We love you Dad.

Calling hours at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St, corner of North St., Manchester will be Sunday, April 24th, from 2 to 5 pm. The funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 am in Bedford Presbyterian Church. Encryptment will take place at a later time at the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.

Hugh Lee Palmer, a Dunedin (FL) resident and business owner, died Wednesday, April 6 at age 80. He was preceded in death by his wife (Patricia) of 52 years. He was born February 1, 1936, in Lebanon, OH. Hugh grew up in Middletown, Ohio and was a 1954 graduate of Middletown High School, Middletown, Ohio.

After graduation, Hugh was appointed to and attended the United States Naval Academy. Upon graduation in 1958, he married Patricia Burns (also of Middletown) on June 12, 1958. Pat and Hugh were childhood sweethearts. To honor his USNA military obligation, he became a Naval aviator which included serving on the USS Enterprise for about three years. In 1965, with a young family to raise, he resigned his commission to return to Middletown, Ohio, to begin a new career working for Armco Steel. In 1980 Hugh and family relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast. He was initially employed by Dean Steel Buildings in Fort Myers, Florida and eventually struck out on his own to become a Class A General Contractor in Dunedin, Florida.

Hugh’s interests included membership in the Clearwater Bass Club, Emmanuel Community Church, attending USNA alumni events and spent many hours documenting the Palmer genealogical history. We now possess a rich archive thanks to his efforts. Survivors include three sons, Scott, of Tampa, FL, Gregory (Kim), of Miami Shores FL and Christopher (Suzanne) of St. Petersburg, FL; three grandchildren Taylor, Thomas and Patrick; two brothers, retired Col. Warren (Nancy) Palmer, of Plymouth, Mich., Pat (Diana) Palmer, of Cheswick, Pa.; a sister, Cecelia McLane, of Redmond, Ore.; a sister and brother-in-law Carol Burns McAdow and Samuel J. McAdow of Dublin, OH; a sister-in-law, Linda Palmer, of Cincinnati and brother-in-law Thomas Redding of Lima, OH. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Palmer; a sister Nancy Palmer Redding and brothers-in-law, Douglas McLane and Robert S. Burns.

A remembrance service will be held at 11 am Saturday, April 16, at Emmanuel Community Church in Palm Harbor. Words can’t adequately describe his amazing life. However, you may want to read an article the Times wrote about a portion of his USNA career and Hugh’s complete obituary. .

Richard C. Gibson, Jr., known to his friends as Hoot, 80, of New Hartford, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

He was born on February 10, 1936, in Parkersburg, W. Virginia, a son of the late Richard, Sr., and Harriett Lawher Gibson. He graduated from Marietta High School in Marietta, OH, in 1954 and the United States Naval Academy in 1958. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Hoot became a Naval Air Attack Airman during the Vietnam War and served on the Intrepid with the VA 106 Squadron. After the war, he was a test pilot until he retired from the Navy in 1980. After he retired from the Navy, Hoot worked for General Electric as a manager and also worked for Integrated Sensors.

He married Martha (Molly) Goldman on August 6, 1971, at Edwards Air Force Base, a blessed union of 45 years. Hoot was an active member of the New Hartford First United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee, treasurer for many of the committees at the church and Head of Family Nursey School Board. He enjoyed making people feel welcome at church as they first arrived. Hoot was also a member of the New Hartford American Legion.

With his free time, he loved to cook and was well-known for his New England clam chowder. He created a gourmet cooking club with his friends, where he enjoyed preparing many special meals together with them. He also loved to follow Navy Football and traveled to watch many Navy vs Army Games, "Go Navy Beat Army". He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who viewed his grandchildren as his treasures and cherished the time he spent with them.

He is survived by his wife, Molly Gibson, of New Hartford; children, Mark Gibson, of New Hartford, and Pam Mason and her husband, Bill, of Whitesboro; grandchildren, Erin, Jack and Evan Mason; sisters-in-law, Joann Simons, Betty Goldman and Nancy Murry; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He is also survived by very close friends from high school, the Naval Academy and the VA 106 Squadron. He was predeceased by his son, Richard (Rick) Gibson, III.

The family would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the ICU team at St. Elizabeth Medical Center for all the special care given to Hoot.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 19, at 1:00 at the New Hartford First Methodist Church with the Rev. Bradley Chesebro and Rev. Carol Jubenville. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family will greet everyone following the service.

Arrangements are with the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, New Hartford.

In lieu of flowers, please consider the New Hartford First Methodist Church, Heart Association or the Stevens-Swan Humane Society in memory of Hoot.

Thomas Lucke, 79, formerly from Oxford, MD, now of Winter Haven, FL, passed away January 25, 2016.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara D. Lucke. He is survived by three daughters, Cherie Carroll, Lynn Smith and Barbara Lucke; step children, Bonnie Meehan, Bo Mullan, Beth Sahley, James Mullan; 12 grandchildren.

Tom was born in New York City February 24, 1936. He grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. After High school he attended the Naval Academy. He graduated form John Hopkins University with a degree in engineering and began a career as a mechanical engineer. In his late 20s, he moved back to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, became the owner of Dickerson Boat Builders. He was also an artist/craftsman in stained glass and photography and a marine surveyor. His biggest hobbies were racing his sailboats on the Chesapeake Bay, fishing and model sailboat racing. His greatest passion was his dogs.

A Celebration of Life will be determined for a later date in Maryland in the fall of 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the following organization Tom cared most about: Coastal Conservation Association @ joincca.org or The ASPCA (American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) @ www.aspca.org

LCDR Carl Eugene "Gene" Ingle, January 13, 1934 - January 7, 2016 ...He graduated with the USNA Class of 1958 and proudly served his country until he retired in 1978. He then went on to work for General Dynamics of San Diego and the College of the Desert in Palm Desert where he retired again in 2004. ... Gene is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary.

A Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 AM on Thursday January 28 at Our Mother of Confidence, 3131 Governor Drive, San Diego, followed by Military Honors at Miramar National Cemetery at 12:30 PM.

If you are unable to attend, you might want to sign the Guest Book online obituaries.sandiegouniontribune.com.

Jean's graveside service, with full honors, Arlington National Cemetery, will be at 1PM, on Friday, April 8th, 2016. Attendees must be at the Administration Building
30 to 45 minutes before the ceremony.

Col. Jean Ray Whittenberg, USAF, Ret., 80, of Peachtree City passed away Jan. 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife Joan Whittenberg; daughter Janet (Mike) DiBenedetto of Peachtree City; grandson Michael (Ashley) DiBenedetto, Jr. of Dunwoody; and nephew Gary (Jackie) Whittenberg of Ft. Collins, Colorado. A funeral service was held on Sunday, Jan. 10, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home in Peachtree City. Minister Billy Rowe officiated. Burial will follow at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC.

Rev. Dr. Moston Robert "Bob" Mulholland Jr., 79, passed away on December 20, 2015. He was born on September 3, 1936 in Rutland VT, the son of Moston and Georgine (Schou) Mulholland.

Bob’s life was dedicated to serving and glorifying God. He was a New Testament scholar, serving as professor of New Testament and Spiritual Formation at McMurray College in Abilene, TX, and later at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY, also serving as Vice President-Provost and Chief Academic Officer. He traveled the world teaching in 12 countries such as Korea and Russia. Bob was a prolific author, writing seven books, biblical commentaries, multiple reviews and chapters, and contributing to several revisions of the Holy Bible, including the New Living Translation.

He is survived by wife Lynn Mulholland, son Jeremy, daughter Tareena (Tim), brother Bill (Linda), Marsha (Larry), and furry companion Charlie the cat.

A memorial service was held at the Shirley Community Church on Tuesday, December 29, at 11:00 am.

We just received a late Christmas letter from Lynn Mulholland, Bob's wife, saying that Bob died on December 20th in the hospital where he was being treated for advanced cancer and serious pneumonia. As you may recall, Bob left the Navy after serving in the Supply Corps and went into the ministry which he was destined to do! He rose thru the ranks of the Methodist discipline and became the Provost for Ausbury Theological Seminary, and developed many programs for transmittal to Churches in Russia.

Bob and I were roommates for our first 3 years at USNA, we were both from VT and both were on varsity Crew teams. ?

Mar. 10, 1935 - Dec 18, 2015 `Peter Neil Midgarden was born in rural North Dakota on March 10, 1935. As a child he was a reader and adventurer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping like the heroes in his books. He played all sports in high school. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1958 and became a Naval Aviator, flying A-7 Corsair II's from aircraft carriers during the Vietnam conflict. He retired with the rank of Captain after serving in NATO as the liaison between US and allied forces, for which he was awarded the third highest award given by the Defense Department, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.

When he retired, he and his wife chose to live in Silverhill, AL, where for the rest of his life he tended to the needs of family, church and the community. He invested in the lives of youth as a Cub Scout leader for many years. He was a beekeeper, gardener, fruit and vegetable grower, boat builder, woodworker, and baker of specialties from his Norwegian heritage. He was a true gentleman who always spoke with kindness, humility and generosity. His greatest joy was in serving his God, his church, and his family. Pete taught Sunday school and studied the bible before resting each night. There were only two things for which he had no patience: watching TV and eating out. He always preferred a simple meal at home.

Mr. Midgarden passed away Friday, December 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gunder and Florence Peters Midgarden and brother, Nels Midgarden. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Aleda Avera Midgarden; son, David (Silvia) Midgarden of Guatemala City, Guatemala; daughter, Anne (Gregg Fugate) Midgarden of Wapakoneta, OH; brother, James (Vickie) Midgarden of Grafton, ND; sister, Sue (Ron) Nichols of Mandan, ND and three grandchildren, Patrick, Agostina and Peter Midgarden. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 2 PM at the Zion Lutheran Church in Silverhill, AL. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services in the Fellowship Hall of Zion Lutheran Church. Interment will be held in the Silverhill Cemetery in Silverhill, AL. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, HWY 59, Robertsdale, AL.

"A wake and rosary will be held on January 5^th, 2016 at the Sacred Heart Church of Palm Desert, California.

The funeral service will be on January 6th at noon at the Sacred Heart Church of Palm Desert.

Condolences can be sent to Ben's wife, Ginney at 4361 Whispering Oaks Circle, Granite Bay, CA 95746.

Please do not send flowers. If you would like to honor Ben's memory, please consider a donation to his beloved

Ben was born in Indio, California on May 24, 1935 to Benjamin and Margaret Montoya. The family traces its lineage to Chihuahua, Mexico. He graduated from Coachella Valley Union High School in 1953 and attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California before entering the U. S. Naval Academy in 1954, joining his new friends in the class of 1958.

Among the usual midshipman activities, Ben led the baseball team to many victories, including two over Army. He was honored as team captain of the '58 team. The day after graduation, he married his high school sweet heart, Virginia Cox also of Indio. The long marriage produced five sons, two daughters and 17 grandchildren.

The new Ensign Montoya, CEC, USN began a 32-year career in facilities construction and maintenance and Seabee battalion duty in Vietnam. He was an early entrant into the Navy's environmental programs and held various senior command positions; reaching the pinnacle of the Civil Engineers Corps as Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command and Chief of Civil Engineers. He retired in 1989 with the rank of Rear Admiral. In addition to his Naval Academy education, Ben also received degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Georgia Tech and a JD from Georgetown Law School. His civilian career was spent in the utility industry where he held senior positions with PG&E in California and as President and CEO of Public Service Co of New Mexico, his father's home state. Throughout his naval and civilian careers, Ben was an inspirational leader and role model to all who knew him, especially to Hispanic Americans.

Ben was appointed to various boards, including the 1995 Base Closure Commission. He served on the Naval Academy Board of Visitors from 1994 to 1999; the last two years as Chairman. He was most proud of being nominated by his classmates and selected by the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association as a 2008 Distinguished Graduate.

Ben passed quietly in the company of his family and classmates. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ginney, his five sons, Ben, Chris, Pat, Mike, and Dave, his two daughters, Terri and Tasha, plus 17 grandchildren. He leaves two brothers, Arthur and Santiago (Jim). He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard.

Barbra Minar passed away on Nov 5^th, after a long and courageous struggle with systemic lupus. She contracted the disease shortly after she and Gary were married in 1960 and has been up and down the health scale ever since. She raised 3 children, was a great wife, grandmother, friend, teacher, artist and author. She has written children’s books , inspirational books and her latest “Walking Into The Wind”, about fighting a chronic disease and staying ‘healthy and courageous through it all due to her faith’. She will be missed by so many, but she is with her Lord and suffers no more.

Lieutenant Colonel Frank Kenneth Zemlicka (US Air Force, Retired) passed from this earthly existence on Sunday, October 18, 2015 from a well-worn, but worn out heart. Born February 16, 1936 in Manhattan, NY to Frank H. and Virginia Webster Zemlicka, Frank lived his life with a never ending thirst for knowledge.

After graduating high school, Frank went on to attend Annapolis Naval Academy, graduating in 1958. He then took his commission in the United States Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer. As a young officer he received many awards and rank advancements. Frank served his country honorably throughout his twenty plus year career. After retiring from the Air Force, he moved to Utah to be close to his children. As a civilian, he began his second career as program manager at L-3 Communications (formally Unisys and Sperry Univac) working for another twenty years. After retiring from L-3, Frank worked briefly for NASA, helping to design a Space Shuttle Recovery System.

Frank was always very active and full of life. His favorite hobby was tennis and he was ranked in Ohio and in Utah. Hamilton Racquet Club was a second home to him. He was such a positive force in the lives of all those he touched.

He leaves behind his daughter, Suzanne, two sons, Frank ("Butch") and Paul, 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his Father and Mother, brothers, Paul and Robert, daughter, Katherine, and great-grand son, Jonah. What a glorious reunion they are now having - one that he so looked forward to.

A private celebration of Frank's life will be held at a later date and interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery with full Military Honors, as befitting a gentleman like Frank.

Our family would like to thank all of those whom have ever been touched by our Father and the many, we are sure, who have touched and held a place in his heart. Thanks, Dad, for being there for us and meaning so much to us. We miss you already. Until we meet again... We love you.

CDR Joe Port 's funeral will be in St. Andrew's Chapel and committal at Columbarium on Monday, 26 October at 1400, followed by reception at the Club

Dick Cordova forwarded info that his wife Shirley passed away on the 2nd of October.

Wayne Douglas Gardner was born on January 15, 1936 in Flint, Michigan. He was the only child of the late Arthur and Thelma Gardner. Following his graduation from Flint Technological High School , Wayne began furthering his education while serving his country at the US Naval Academy. Following his graduation in 1958, where he was in the top ten percent of his class, he went on to serve in the United States Air Force for 3 years on active duty and 5 ½ years as a reservist.

After leaving the service, Wayne worked for a short time at the Michigan Employment office in Flint. It was there that he met co-worker Sharon Herfurth, who became the love of his life. They married and began their family together. Wayne and Sharon welcomed 4 beloved daughters: Cheri, Lisa, Judy and Julie. They raised their children in Livonia, Michigan.

A hardworking man, he always found time to spend with his family. They took many family vacations throughout the years, including driving across the country to California.

In 1962, Wayne earned a Master's Degree in Industrial Administration from the University of Michigan and initially provided for his family by working at Ford Motor Company. While working full time and taking an active role in raising his daughters, Wayne decided to pursue a degree in law and in 1971 he obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Detroit College of Law. He joined a law firm and practiced law for 27 years

In 1998, Wayne decided to retire to spend more time with his family. He spent many hours helping his daughters around their homes and babysitting his cherished grandchildren: Marie, Michael, Matthew, Sarah, Douglas, Bridget, Alyssa, Mitchell and Jessica. He was always there to provide support. Being active in his grandchildren's life was important to him.

Wayne and Sharon traveled extensively, including trips to Europe. He also enjoyed collecting model cars, boating, reading and listening to country music.A strong man of faith, he prayed for his family and others daily and was active in the church. He served every month at Open Doors Food Pantry in Canton. and in the church prayer ministry.

Although many saw him as a private, quiet man, Wayne could be the life of the party with his dry sense of humor.

On September 5, 2015, Wayne passed away, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne will be deeply missed by all his family, friends and those fortunate enough to have known him.

Wayne was the loving husband of Sharon for 56 years. He was the cherished father of Cheri (Pete) Dwyer, Lisa (Dan) Whitehead, Judy (Bart) Dolley and Julie (Chip) Stark. He was the proud grandfather of Marie (Jeff) Huntley, Michael Dwyer, Matthew Whitehead, Sarah Whitehead, Douglas Dolley, Bridget Dolley, Alyssa Stark, Mitchell Stark and Jessica Stark, and the great-grandfather of Jeffrey Huntley III.

Wayne's family will receive friends for a visitation on Tuesday September 8, 2015 from 3-8 pm at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd (east of Newburgh and I-275) in Livonia.

His life will be celebrated with a funeral service on Wednesday September 9, 2015 at 10:30 am, in state at 10:00 am, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 7000 N. Sheldon Rd. (south of Warren Ave) in Canton.

For those who wish to make a memorial contribution in Wayne's memory, the family suggests donations to:

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 5^th , 2015 at 1:00pm at Timber Ridge at Talus, 100 Timber Ridge Way NW, Issaquah, WA. His ashes will be buried at sea.

Rear Admiral Stanley Earl Bump, USN (Retired) passed away August 11, 2015 after battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) for several years.

RADM Bump was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on September 29, 1936. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958. He served on two destroyers - USS William C. Lawe (DD 763) and USS Luce (DLG 7) - before accepting Admiral Rickover's invitation to join the submarine force in 1965. He served on the USS Tecumseh (SSBN 628) (BLUE) and the USS Flasher (SSN 613) before receiving his first command, the USS Francis Scott Key (SSBN 657) (BLUE).

He served on the staff of Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet for five years. He then commanded the submarine tender USS Holland (AS 32) in Holy Loch, Scotland, from July 1979 to May 1981. He next served as Commander, Submarine Squadron SIXTEEN from June 1981 to June 1983 and participated in the development of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia.

He was selected for Flag rank in 1984 and served on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. He next served as Commander, Submarine Group SIX in Charleston, South Carolina, from August 1985 to June 1987.

From August 1987 through August 1989, he was assigned as the Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff Iberian Atlantic Area in Oeiras, Portugal. Following this tour of duty, he returned to Charleston, South Carolina assuming command of the Charleston Naval Base in August, 1989. RADM Bump retired from the Navy on October 1, 1991.

He is authorized to wear the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (6 awards), Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation (3 awards) and Portuguese Medal of Merit First Class.

We would like to inform everyone of the sad news that our wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, Stan Bump, passed away on Tuesday morning (8/11/2015). He passed away swiftly and peacefully surrounded by his immediate family.

There is to be a Celebration of Life for Stan and the date will be announced shortly. We would ask that Stan’s final wishes are observed, and there are to be no flowers. Donations to the ALS Society would be welcomed instead.

On July 19, 2015, Edward W. Featherston, MD, devoted husband of C. Lynn Featherston; loving father of Edward W. "Ned" Featherston, Jr. and his wife Jill A. Basye-Featherston. Predeceased by son David J. L. Featherston and brothers Frank Hunter Featherston and John H. Featherston, Jr.. Cherished grandfather of Alicia A. Basye-Featherston and Lucas W. Santos-Basye. Dear twin brother of Robert "Keith" Featherston and his wife Dianne C. Featherston. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ed graduated from Lane High School in 1953. He attended the United States Naval Academy along with his twin brother Keith, where Ed was on varsity crew. He attended the University of Virginia School of Engineering and the Medical College of Virginia. As a youth, he was active in the Boy Scouts, became an Eagle Scout, and, was awarded the Order of the Arrow. He loved to tell stories about his adventures hiking across the United States from a Boy Scout Jamboree when he and his buddies were 15 years old. He married Lynn Featherston in 1960. They had two Boys, David and Ned Featherston. David was killed by a drunk driver at the age of 15 years. Ed served in the military as a flight surgeon in Vietnam. He also worked on the Altitude Chambers at the Natick Research Labs in Natick, Mass. Ed practiced ophthalmology in Timonium, MD and Westminster, MD. He was the Chief of Ophthalmology at the Church Home Hospital before it closed. Ed was an avid sailor. He used to boast that he once sailed from Annapolis, MD to Bermuda using only Celestial Navigation. He loved swimming, hiking, camping, scuba diving and just about anything that involved the outdoors including water. His home was, "home base", for his sons and his son's friends. Most of all, Ed loved his family, He was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 11 AM at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens Chapel. Contributions may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, gift processing center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, Md. 21741-5018. Arrangements by Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

A memorial service was held Saturday 25 July), 11 AM at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens Chapel.

National Parkinson Foundation, gift processing center
PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, Md. 21741-5018

My twin brother, Dr, Ed Featherston , (Medical Doctor), who has been suffering from Parkinson's Disease for many years is now in Hospice.
They think he may have gotten a dose of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, when he was a Battalion Doctor with the First Air Cav Division (ARMY).
This may have caused the Parkinson's Disease.

My wife of 56 years, Betty Macauley, died peacefully on May 1st while in hospice care in Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine. She had been in declining health for several years and finally just didn't have the strength to go on.

She leaves her daughter Kim Edgar of Homestead, Florida, her son William Macauley MSgt USAF (Ret) of Rosamond, California, three granddaughters and two great-granddaughters.

Respecting her wishes there were no services. She was cremated and her ashes will be scattered in her favorite spot near the shore of our property in Brunswick on a future date.

Some of you may not know that Edna Felix, widow of our classmate Ken Felix, died last week apparently of liver cancer. None of us 58ers knew until the obituary was announced in the local newspaper last Monday. Edna was active in USNA affairs specifically the alumni association Low Country chapter luncheons. Lee and Arden Polhill, Bob Mason and George Stubbs attended the wake yesterday.

I made contact this week with Curt’s son Curt III. Russ suggested I use the internet which I did and Russ’s suggestion as usual was the right idea.

Curt was diagnosed about three years ago with Encephalitis caused by a virus probably from a mosquito bite. He had severe swelling of the brain but recovered once he had the right medication. However, the virus came back a second time and his health deteriorated pretty quickly. In the meantime, Judith was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Judith initially took care of Curt, then Curt took care of her and finally she took care of him. It has been a tough several years. Fortunately Curt III lives close by and I can tell from talking with him that he has been a major help to them. He was at their house to cook breakfast on Mother’s Day and that was the day Curt died. Curt III said his Dad had told him a couple of days earlier that he was ready to go and all he wanted was food and water.

The situation with Judith is she is having Chemo treatments and is also on Dialysis. She can take a call and her number is 858 925 7495. She does not do email. She is still living at the following address:

Commander William C. Hotard, USN (Ret.), died at Whidbey Island, WA, on 14 May 2015. He was 78 years old.

“Bill” was born in College Station, TX, and entered the Naval Academy from Bryan, TX. He graduated in June 1958 as a member of the Third Company. After graduation, he attended naval aviation training in Pensacola, FL.

Upon completion of flight training, he flew in an anti-submarine squadron (VS-29) then attended the Naval Postgraduate School in 1964-1965. He transferred to the University of Maryland for further postgraduate education, finishing in 1966.

After graduate school, he flew in several squadrons and was stationed at the Naval Academy as an instructor for two years. After that, he served in VR-24 in Naples, Italy, for four years, then three years at NamTraGru in Memphis, TN. His final Navy assignment was as commanding officer of the PASS office at FleetAirMed in Naples, Italy. He retired as a commander in 1981. His awards included the Air Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Meritorious Unit Medal.

After retirement, Bill began his civilian career, teaching computer science at the University of California, San Diego. He earned an MS in computer science while teaching there. He taught at UCSD until 1995, when he moved to Oak Harbor, on Whidbey Island, WA.

At Oak Harbor, Bill was heavily involved in community life. He was active in Habitat for Humanity, The Oak Harbor Yacht Club, MOAA, the Mariner's Cove Homeowners Association and Grace by the Sea Anglican Church.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Lola C. Schuck; daughters, Christine Seiveno and Susan Hotard; brother, John Hotard; and two grandchildren.

Memorial services were conducted on 21 May 2015 at Grace by the Sea Anglican Church, followed by cremation. His ashes will be scattered in the waters of Possession Sound to commemorate his love of sailing in the local waters.

I have been asked by Lola Hotard, wife of classmate, William C. Hotard (Bill/ Third Company), to notify the class that Bill passed away suddenly on Thursday, 14 May. Their address is: 2292 N. Mariners Beach Dr., Oak Harbor, Washington 98277. Tel: 360-279-8518. Funeral arrangements are pending but Lola is aiming for a funeral in Oak Harbor on Thursday, 21 May.

Jennifer, Lance Herold’s daughter, called and told me that Lance had peacefully passed away in his sleep during the early morning hours, Sunday, April 26 and that he had gone to bed about midnight the evening before in very good spirits. Lance had been battling diabetes for years but was still playing softball up until a few years ago.

Jennifer also said that “there will be a page set up for Dad on the website there, we are trying to put together a face book memorial page for Dad and they will have a link there for it.”

Visitation will be on Monday May 4th, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm and a service will be held on Tuesday May 5th at 1:00 pm at:

Fairfax Memorial Park
9902 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
Telephone (703)425-9702

Reception to follow at the home of Noel Herold, Lance's brother at 11385 Attingham Court, Manassas, VA 20111. Noel will have maps with directions to his home

On Sunday April 26, 2015, Lance Herold, CAPT, USN Ret. died peacefully in his sleep. He was the loving father of Brett, Jennifer, Douglas,
Susie, Peter, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence (Bud) and Lily Herold and survived
by his brother, Noel. Born October 28, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, he graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1958. He subsequently
qualified as a Naval fighter pilot and later as a line officer. He graduated from MIT top in his class with Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering
and Marine Architecture. Subsequently he was the Commanding Officer at the Naval Electronics Facility. He retired
as Captain. The family wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the many friends and family who enriched his life. In
lieu of flowers, contributions in the memory of Lance Herold can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

James E. Harvey III, 80, of Brick, passed on Monday, April 13, 2015, at Arcadia Hospice House, Arcadia, FL. Born in Long Branch, he lived in Little Silver before moving to Brick in 1978. He also resided in Punta Gorda, FL. Jim was a graduate of the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland in 1958. He served in the United States Navy for 23 years, retiring as a captain. He worked for the US Government as an Electronics Engineer and retired in 2001 from Fort Monmouth.

He is survived by his wife, Rita; his sons, Michael and his wife Laura Di Napoli, Darrin Di Napoli, and James Harvey; his daughter, Karen Harvey; and 6 grandchildren. He also leaves his sister, Jane Harvey.

Visiting will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Monday, April 20 at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River. Funeral services 12 noon at the funeral home. Entombment to follow at St. Anne Cemetery, Wall. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. www.silvertonmemorial.com

Memorial service for Ret. Colonel Thomas (Tom) Holt McCormick of Auburn, Alabama, is Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 1 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Opelika, Alabama. Reverend Earl Ballard is officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service. Mr. McCormick, who died on March 10, 2015, in Columbus, Georgia, was born in Hinton, West Virginia on April 15, 1937. He was raised by his school-teaching parents Mac and Martha McCormick in West Virginia. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958 and received his Master's Degree from the University of Missouri. Tom served 24 years in the U.S. Air Force and his career field was missiles. Upon his service retirement, he continued working with missiles in Huntsville, Alabama, finishing at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Later he became a United Nations weapons inspector and traveled to Iraq looking for weapons of mass destruction. As a civilian, he headed up the Hancock County Food Pantry in Mississippi. Tom loved his country and his church, where he ran the We Care Ministry. He was involved with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn teaching history classes. He enjoyed gardening, his dog, his family and Auburn sports. His was a life of service. He is survived by wife of fifty-five years Sally, daughters Lea McCormick of Los Angeles and Kate McCormick of Minneapolis, son Cary McCormick of Phoenix and two grandsons Austin and Chase. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or Feeding God's Children, TMUC, 800 Second Ave., Opelika, AL 36801. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. www.jeffcoattrant.com.

Bill Brewer’s wife Deb informed me that a service for Bill at the Naval Academy columbarium has been scheduled for 1100 on the 12th of August.

I am saddened to have to pass the word that August William Brewer died on Thursday the 5th of March 2015. According to his wife, Debbie, Bill had been ill for some time and his heart finally failed him.

The family plans to have a service for him at the Naval Academy at a later date. I have given Debbie the contact information for the Chaplin's office at the Academy and they will make all the arrangements. As soon as a date is scheduled for the service I will let you know. I have also offered to help Debbie with the drafting of an obituary for Shipmate.

Barbara Robinson, wife of Donald M. Robinson, (13th Company), and her family have asked me to notify the class that Don passed away on March 1, 2015. Don, commissioned in the U. S. Marine Corps, was 78 years old. Their address is: P. O. Box 4630, Palm Springs CA, 92263. Funeral Mass and a celebration of life were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Desert, California. In lieu of flowers, contributions were sent to ALS, and Disabled American Veterans.

Donald M. Robinson, 78, born on October 10, 1936, in Los Angeles, CA, passed away March 1, 2015. He resided in Palm Springs, CA at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, CA. More info will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

Thomas E. Lacy, Jr., 80 of Fayetteville, passed way Wednesday night, January 28, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ilion, on January 24, 1935, he was the son of Thomas E. and Mildred Lacy, Sr. He attended Columbian Prep School, the Naval Academy, Colgate Collage and obtained his Bachelors and Masters degree in Education from Oswego State University.

Prior to retirement, Tom was a teacher for Jamesville-DeWitt Schools for 35 years. He was a member of the Dewitt Community Church, and the Masonic Lodge of Fayetteville as the Head Master. Tom was also a dedicated wood worker, he loved to read, do puzzles, watch sports especially the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Surviving are his wife, Donna Marie Brown Lacy of 55 years; daughter, Kristin (Clifford) Thomas; son, Erick (Ilkenia) Lacy; sister, Joyce Dussault; and seven grandchildren, Benjamin, Aaron, William, Simon, Ivy, Val and Ana.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Eaton-Tubbs Fayetteville Chapel, E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.

On Feb. 7th at 10 AM we will celebrate the life of the beautiful Laura Ann Wilcox Manazir. The celebration service will take place at the Sheperd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 26001 Muirlands Blvd. , Mission Viejo, Ca 92691. The very closest main intersection is the I-5 Freeway and La Paz Road. The location puts the church just north of La Paz and across the street from an Albertson's supermarket.

If you are able to attend, we would love you to be with us. If you not able to be with us, we know you will be there in spirit.

There will be a reception on the church campus after the service, please send Bud a short return email, so we can be assured that we provide sufficient refreshments. (Remember only Jesus was able to divide the loaves and fishes. Thanks.)

We know this beautiful lady touched numerous lives, then all together on the 7th we will wish her God’s speed and absolutely know that she has RE-joined her band of angels, because she was one on earth and she has returned to her previous assignment to watch over many, not just us few. But we were the privileged ones! We got to love her.

For those who need to arrangement for accommodations, search the cities of Mission Viejo, Lake Forest or Laguna Hills.

Captain David Bruce Gibson, USN (Ret.) '58, age 77, of Rogers, Arkansas died Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Fayetteville. He was born February 16, 1937 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to David Stanley and Janet Lucille Cornell Gibson. Although a native of New Jersey, he attended Admiral Farragut Academy, a naval honor school, in St. Petersburg, Florida for his last three years of high school prior to receiving his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. He graduated in June of 1958 in the 9th Company from the Naval Academy. Upon graduation, he became a Navy line officer. He served on five ships, all capable of speeds greater than 30 knots, over a 31 year career; Charles P. Cecil (DDR-835), Stickell (DDR-888), Wright (CC-2), Richmond K. Turner (CG-20) and Ranger (CV-61). With a mid-career change in naval designator to Engineering Duty Officer he served at four industrial activities: Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Ship Repair Facility Subic Bay, Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters in Washington D.C. and the Supervisor of Shipbuilding and Repair in Boston. In between duty stations, Dave did post graduate work at Harvard Business School and the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, California where he earned a Master’s Degree in Physical Oceanography. During Dave’s career, he received numerous awards and decorations. He retired from the Navy in 1989 on the parade grounds of the Washington Navy Yard. His civilian career then started in Washington, D.C. as a senior project manager for Ronson Management Corporation. In 1991, he began the rewarding career of teaching high school physics and mathematics in northern Virginia. He retired to the good life in 1996 to the shoreline of Beaver Lake in Rogers, Arkansas along with wintering over in the lower Rio Grande Valley. With free time, he published two books of his Navy experiences and developed an extensive ancestral database. Dave had a lifelong love of the sea and in retirement he continued this passion by cruising the high seas in style to many places around the world. He never received a phone call on these cruises concerning an engineering problem below decks.

Dave is survived by his wife Twyla Patterson Gibson; daughter, Laura Larsa Grisham and her husband Cliff Blaine Grisham of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two sons, Anders T.C. Gibson and his wife Julie Skacel Gibson of Houston, Texas; Brian Chauncey-Rizal Gibson and his wife Sara Lyn Gibson of Manassas, Virginia; one brother, Rodger Wallace Gibson of Louisville, Kentucky; eleven grandchildren and his previous wife, Nancy Gordhamer Gibson of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel with burial at a later time with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Paul Malcewicz, USNA class of ’58, died suddenly on Dec 6th, 2014, at home in Walnut Creek, CA. His health had been failing over the past few years. It was a blessing that he died quickly and he did not suffer. He would have wanted it this way. Paul was born in Utica, New York, son of Frank and Stephanie Malcewicz. When he was 2 the family moved to California. He always considered himself a "California Boy". Paul attended grammar and high school in San Francisco. He was a gifted athlete and played football for Archbishop Riordan High and later for Stanford University. He also excelled in baseball and tennis . He was on the wrestling team at the Academy. He was very proud to be a graduate of Annapolis. He often spoke of all the wonderful times he had there and of his many friends. Of course his escapades will be remembered by those who knew him After spending 10 years in the Navy, he went to work for Pac Bell-AT&T, from which he retired after nearly 30 years. Paul loved to hunt and fish when he was younger. Reading was his passion and second to that, his "discussions". These were well known.

He is survived by his daughter Alicia (John) Deffebach, his grandchildren, Mitchell, Lillian, Rachel and Harry, his sister, Joan Loberg, whose grandson, Nicholas Loberg, is attending the Academy, four nephews, one niece and his former wife, Dellie Malcewicz. His daughter, Stephanie predeceased him.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Walnut Creek, CA. Interment with military honors following the service at Holy Cross cemetery in Colma , CA, near his parents.

Patricia passed away on October 9^th, 2014. She was at home with me and our 4 children at her side. She was diagnosed with cancer early this year and underwent surgery on May 7^th. When presented with the option of a second surgery, she let me and the family know that she would have no more surgery and she chose to enter hospice care at home. Patricia was born in Norfolk, VA in Feb. 1944. Her dad (USNA, 1929) was serving on one of the support ships preparing for the invasion of Normandy which took place 4 months later. She loved the Navy and the 7^th Co. Class of 58 folks with whom she had shared good times at our various gatherings. I’ll miss her greatly, but I’m grateful that she was with me for 50 years.

Fred (Bill) Laing, 24th company, passed away Monday night. Pneumonia caused his heart to finally stop, and he died peacefully.

Celebration of Fred Laing’s life will be Sunday, 21 September, from 1 to 4 at the farm: 65 Whippoorwill Rd, Hillsdale, NY. There will be graveside services at the family lot, but time is not yet set.

Chet and Debby Kunz report that Navy Mutual Aid is very helpful in these circumstances. Word should be put out to the ladies that they are the number 1 call to make!

Mary Lee died this morning (August 28, 2014) of heart failure. We fought it for two years.

John Lawrence Higgins Jr., 79, of Wyckoff, NJ died August 25, 2014. Beloved husband of Katherine (Carroll) Higgins of Wyckoff. Loving father of John and his wife Ellen of Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ; Mary Katherine and her husband Glenn Schulhafer of Waldwick, NJ; James and his wife Andrea of Wayne, NJ and Erin and her husband Don McLoughlin of Glen Rock, NJ. Dear Grandfather of Jack, Maddie, Meg, Shannon, James, Cate and Will.

Larry graduated Ridgewood High School Class of '53; Wyoming Seminary Class of '54 and the United States Naval Academy Class of '58. Larry was President of Higgins Buick, Inc. in Ridgewood before his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Ridgewood Country Club and Trout Unlimited.

A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, August 29, 2014 at 10 AM at St. Gabriel The Archangel R.C. Church, Saddle River. Visitation Thursday, August 28th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home, Ridgewood. Interment Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations to U.S. Naval Academy Foundation for Athletic Excellence, 25 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401, in his memory would be appreciated. www.vanemburgh.com.

Today, Harry passed away after battling cancer for over 2 years. He was a member of the 15th Company and took his commission in the Air Force, later to return to his Navy roots.

We resided in Hampstead, NC for the last 20 years and our families are spread across the country.

Admiral Charles R. Larson, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Admiral Larson had a distinguished 40 year Navy career which included nearly 20 years as a Flag Officer and 19 years in command positions, including experience across the spectrum of military, leadership, management, education, political military affairs and government policy. His senior command position was Commander-in-Chief of all United States military forces in the Pacific where he was responsible for the readiness and employment of 350.000 personnel in a theater that encompassed more than half the globe. In this position he reported to the Secretary of Defense and the President with responsibility for collective defense arrangements and coordination with the 44 countries in the Pacific theater.

As a junior officer, Admiral Larson served as a naval aviator in an aircraft carrier-based squadron and later as a nuclear submariner. As a submarine officer, he served on two ballistic missile submarines and three attack submarines, including command of the nuclear attack submarine USS Halibut (SSN 587).

His other sea commands include Submarine Development Group, which included the Navy's worldwide deep submergence program; Submarine Group Eight, which included command of all United States and NATO submarines m the Mediterranean Sea and all United States anti-submarine warfare forces in that area; Commander Second Fleet, including all operational ships in the Atlantic; Commander NATO Striking Fleet Atlantic; and Commander-in-Chief, US Pacific Fleet, with all Navy and Marine Corps forces in the Pacific.

In command ashore, Admiral Larson served an unprecedented two tours as Superintendent, US Naval Academy, the first from 1983-1986 and the second from 1994-1998. He also was the first naval officer selected as a White House Fellow, serving in 1968 as Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Interior. Following his fellowship, he was assigned to the White House where he served for 2 1/2 years as Naval Aide to the President of the United States

Admiral Larson retired in 1998 after serving as an admiral for four Presidents. Since retirement, he has served on corporate boards in the areas of defense, aerospace, oil exploration and production, international service and construction and the electric industry. His public service boards have included the National Academy of Sciences Committee on International Security and Arms Control, The White House Fellows Foundation, The Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland, The Board of Trustees of the Anne Arundel Health System, Board of Directors of the Atlantic Council, The Council on Higher Education Accreditation and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the US Naval Academy Foundation.

July 19, 1932 – JUNE 11, 2025

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Commander Robert (Bob) Caldwell, USN (Ret.), of Annapolis, MD, passed away on 29 March 2018. He was 81 years old