Alumni/ae Deaths
Rev. John Robert Lilly (STH ’58, GRS ’63)
The following obituary was originally posted by James H. Delaney and Son Funeral Home and can be found here. It is said of John R. Lilly that he took an interest in every person he met. He passed away at age 91, at his home in Walpole, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. Born in […]
Rev. Sanford Fasth, (DGE ’53, Questrom ’55, STH ’58)
The following obituary was originally posted by Wareham Week and can be found here. Rev. Sanford “Sandy” Fasth, 91, of Wareham, died Sunday, December 22, 204 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of Ginny W. (Wilson) Fasth and were married for 66 years. Rev. Fasth was born in Schenectady, NY […]
Dr. Charles A. Shook (GRS ’63)
This obituary was originally published by Your Observer and can be found here. Charles Shook (Minister Emeritus, Longboat Island Chapel), died on November 27th at age 96. Charles was a lifelong preacher and teacher. He grew up in Maryland, but spent his lengthy retirement years in Florida. During his professional life, he served churches in […]
Life of Bishop Bennie D. Warner (’71) Honored in UM News
The following is an excerpt from the UM News article, “Bishop Warner remembered for humility in exile,” published on November 25, 2024 by Heather Hahn. Click here to read the full article. “After years as a pastor, he decided he needed a seminary education to continue. In 1968, he and his young family moved to […]
Rev. Roger S. Burkhart (’64, ’69)
The following obituary was originally posted by Sea Coast Online and can be found here. Rev. Roger S. Burkhart, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024 at Havenwood in Concord, New Hampshire after several days surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Born February 4, 1938 in Walla Walla, Washington, Roger was the […]
Rev. Richard A. Donnenwirth (STH ’57, GRS ’58,’63)
The following obituary was originally posted by Weil Kahn Funeral Home and can be found here. Richard Alfred (Dick) Donnenwirth, July 16, 1932 – November 10, 2024, was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by two loving parents, a maternal grandmother and several other close relatives from both sides of the family. Florence Donnenwirth, […]
Mr. Denis J. Dragonas (’59)
The following obituary was originally posted by Campbell Funeral Home and can be found here. Denis John Dragonas, 91, a resident of North Andover for over 50 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 17, 2024. Born on February 11, 1933, to John D. and Marina J. Dragonas, Denis lived a life […]
Mr. Bruce Eugene Foreman (’59)
The following obituary was originally posted by Neptune Society and can be found here. Bruce Eugene Foreman, 94, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away June 19, 2024, after a brief illness. He had been suffering in recent years from Alzheimer’s disease, which slowed him down, but to the end he retained his caring, loving personality, and […]
Dr. Joseph R. Washington, Jr. (’61)
The following obituary was originally published on Legacy.com by Nolan-Fidale Funeral Homes and can be found here. Dr. Joseph R. Washington, Jr. of Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, passed away on Oct 7, 2024. He was 93. Son of the late Joseph R. Washington Sr. and Susie, Joseph was born in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1930, reared […]
Mr. Fred Holmberg (CAS ’52, STH ’56)
The following obituary was originally published by Bibber Memorial Chapel and can be found here. A true Renaissance man, who painted portraits of the many chapters of his life through the written word. Fred Benton Holmberg, 93, of Wells, Maine, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by the love of his life of 34 years, […]