In Memoriam
BU Wheelock honors the memory of our alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members.
2024
2023
Carolyn Graves Rohe
November 2023: Carolyn Graves Rohe’89, EdD
Anne Van Rensselaer Tremper Hall
2022
Marilyn (Rupinski) Rotondo
Ellen Haebler Skove
Ellen Haebler Skove, nee Ellen Christine Haebler. Born January 6, 1928; died August 9, 2022, age 94.
Ellen was born in the Bronx, NY and raised in Pelham, NY and Milwaukie, WI. She was a graduate of Wheelock College, where she majored in early childhood education. She remained an avid supporter of the college over many decades, serving on the board of trustees, and spearheading many expansions and projects. She married Philip Skove of Cleveland, Ohio, in 1950 and resided for over 50 years in Darien, CT, as well as in Key Largo, FL. Her beloved family included three daughters, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
2021
Gaylen B. Kelley and Glenice Kelley
March 8, 2021:
Dr. Gaylen B. Kelley (SED ’54, ’59), professor emeritus and former administrator at the BU School of Education, passed away recently due to complications from Covid-19. Dr. Kelley began his teaching career at BU in 1959 and was Chair of the Educational Media and Technology department. He retired after 40 years of service to the University. On May 2, 2002,the School of Education dedicated the Gaylen B. Kelley Distance Education Laboratory in his honor. Glenice Kelley, Dr. Kelley’s wife and life-long companion, passed away two days after her husband. They celebrated 66 loving years of marriage together.
Gaylen Kelley Obituary
Glenice Kelley Obituary
Paula Menyuk and Roselmina “Lee” Indrisano
February 4, 2021:
The BU Wheelock community mourns the loss of two of its long-time members, former faculty members Dr. Paula Menyuk and Dr. Roselmina “Lee” Indrisano. Read more.