Whitey Finch was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in 2012. Like many, his diagnosis was a whirlwind of tests and doctors’ appointments. The good news is that he underwent experimental procedures that worked, and he's doing well today.

Later, Whitey saw a notice from Bob Pickens about the Princeton Class of 1961 Caring Network and it helped him significantly, as it has helped many others.

To read the full story, click here.

posted 9/22/17

Pre-rade, September 9, 2017

Reed A. Bryan III Skip, of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Hendersonville, NC passed away surrounded by loving family on December 8th, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife Susan; his children, Elizabeth Jeffries (Dania Beach FL), Reed A. Bryan IV (Plantation, FL), Christopher Bryan (Austin, TX), and Jamie Bryan (Vero Beach, FL), and four grandchildren. Born in Fort Lauderdale in 1939, Reed was the son of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Reed Bryan Jr. and Jeanne Cushman Gmeiner (Hendersonville, NC). He was the grandson and great grandson of some of the city's earliest pioneers who had accompanied Henry Flagler to the banks of the New River as he brought the railroad through our city. Reed was a graduate of Fort Lauderdale High (1957) and Princeton University. He was a member of the Chapel Choir, Glee Club, fencing, track, and ate at Cannon Club. He graduated with honors in English Literature. He earned his law degree from the University of Florida (1963), where he served as an editor of the Law Review for 2 years. Reed was admitted to the Florida Bar Association, serving on that organization's professional ethics committee. He was sworn in to the Supreme Court bar in Washington, DC in 1969 and made partner at McCune Hiaasen Crum Ferris and Gardner in Fort Lauderdale before establishing his own practice. Reed lived with his wife Susan and sons Christopher and Jamie in the historic family home built by his great-uncle, Tom Bryan, on the New River. He followed in his family's tradition of service to our community as President of the Broward County Library Association, President of the Fort Lauderdale Symphony Orchestra, member of the Fort Lauderdale Opera Guild, a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club, and Chairman of the Board of Governors of St. Mark's Episcopal School. He also served as Commodore of the Lauderdale Yacht Club and was a member of the Fort Lauderdale and Hendersonville Country Clubs. Reed's connection to our community was deep and he actively participated in our city's history as a member of the historical society. In fact his grandfather and great uncle built the building that now houses the History Museum of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County's first building on the National Register, not far from the home of Philemon Bryan on the north bank of the New River. Reed had an insatiable curiosity, a thirst for knowledge and an infectious sense of humor. He was among the most kind, humble, generous and caring men and though our city will miss his presence, he will live on in the spirit of his family and friends and in the contributions that all the Bryan's have made to the city of Fort Lauderdale. Fred Hunter's Funeral Home will handle final arrangements and his family will hold a celebration of life in the coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, the Bryan family asks that those wishing to express their love for Reed make a donation to the Humane Society of Broward County { https://humanebroward.com/donate-now/ } or the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society { http://www.fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org/product-details/donation } Posted 12/16/17

On June 15, 2017, Joe McGinity organized a Denver area mini-reunion. They enjoyed a cookout and seeing everyone, and Joe thanks his daughter Trish and her husband Matt for hosting the affair at their home in Centennial, CO.

Back row - Trish McGinity, Lee Hegner, Ned Spurgeon, Mike Iseman, Nick Newens, Art Strasburger,Joe McG, Matt Raible.

Ev & Joe Prather attending a party on May 27, 2017 with Class Foundation Intern Esther Clovis '12. They were celebrating her graduation from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

6/3/17

William B. O'Connor

A retired attorney and resident of Port Washington, New York, Bill passed away on November 6th, 2017, surrounded by his family.

Born in New York City, he was a graduate of Canterbury School, Princeton University and Yale Law School. At Princeton, he joined Colonial Club, and roomed with Scasserra, McCabe, Eckfeldt, Epsen and O'Neill senior year.

He began his legal career in 1964 with Cravath, Swain & Moore and subsequently served as a partner in Wickes, Riddell, Bloomer, Jacobi & McGuire. He joined Morgan, Lewis & Bockius as a partner in 1979, retiring as Senior Counsel in 2015. He specialized in Trusts and Estates law and related fields and was a member of several professional associations.

His public and community service includes service as a Trustee and President of Canterbury School, Director and President of the Lucerna Fund, a non-profit organization serving the sight impaired, President of the Port Washington Community Chest and a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of The New York Botanical Garden. He also served as a Trustee of the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust and a Director of Publishers Clearing House.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Suzanne H. O'Connor, his children, Kathleen Donovan '86 (John), Denis O'Connor (Tricia), and Cynthia Gamble (Paul), eight grandchildren, including Katlin '10, Amy '13 and Ana Beth '19. The youngest, Clair, will soon follow, most likely as PU'22. Also three great-grand- children.

A memorial reception will be held at Manhasset Bay Yacht Club on December 8th from 12pm-3pm. A memorial service will be held at Canterbury School in New Milford, CT at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Suzanne H. O'Connor Fund at Hospice Care Network, hospicecarenetwork.org.

Ken Scasserra writes, "At Canterbury, while Bill was President, he helped Canterbury through some tough times along with the help of John O'Neill, who also served as a trustee for many years.
   

The three of us were able to attend our 60th reunion this past June. I almost did not go but I am so glad that I did. At that reunion people would come up to me and say 'You are a member of the great class of '57.' All of which was due to what Bill and John had done for the school.

The school also acknowledged their contribution, naming the Head of School's residence 'The O'Connor House' in the spring of last year, and naming the rink 'O'Neill Arena' this year."

Posted 11/12/17

The Class of 1961 Caring Committee would like to remind all classmates, and their spouses, of the availability of its support network for illness, a medical condition or financial difficulties. The caring network is a corps of class volunteers, many of whom have been trained to serve in supportive roles. Just speaking to someone with a similar problem such as yours is often comforting and reassuring. Anyone seeking more information about the caring network or wishing to serv

e as a volunteer should contact Bob Pickens at 609-203-2497 or email him at pickens.robert@gmail.com.

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At left, Nick Newens and Jerry Graber taking their 7th annual fishing trip on the South Platte River, Colorado mountains. Good luck with brown and rainbow trout!

At right, Jerry and Parker Finch celebrated their 60th reunion from East High, Memphis, on the weekend of April 28th/29th.

Posted 5/4/17

William H. Kincade

Frederic Moseley Wanklyn

Fred died at home in Lombers, in the southwest of France, on 16 September 2017.

He was born in Nassau on 21 March 1939, the eldest of the three sons of Lt. Col. Frederic Angus Wanklyn, M.C., and Mary Suzanne Moseley Wanklyn. He was the great-great-grandson of Edwin Charles Moseley, who founded The Nassau Guardian in 1844.

He attended St. Andrew’s School in 1948, in the very first class of that school’s existence. Fred went on to school in Canada, his father’s native land, in 1953, attending Bishop’s College School in Lennoxville, Quebec. Fred completed his studies at Princeton where he worked throughout his four years on The Daily Princetonian, serving at the end as the paper’s Business Manager, and took his meals at Colonial Club.

While Fred was still a university student he married Victoria Webster, of Montreal. They had three children, all born in Canada: Wendy Moseley Wanklyn '83; Sara Webster Wanklyn and Frederic Angus Wanklyn. Fred’s first marriage ended in divorce in the mid-1970s.

Fred was involved in the construction of the enormous office and shopping complex known as the Place Ville Marie. He became very interested in Canadian politics, and joined the election campaign of his Montreal member of the House of Commons. Fred moved to Ottawa with his family to serve as the executive assistant to that member of Parliament, Brig. Gen. C.M. ‘Bud’ Drury, who served from 1963 to 1968 as the Minister of Industry and Minister of Defence Production in the Liberal government of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson.

In 1966, Fred moved to Paris, France, with his family, serving at the Canadian embassy as Commercial Attaché. The Wanklyns divided their time between Paris and a weekend home west of Paris before they acquired a large part of an old mansion on the French island of Corsica. Always an «island boy,» Fred also lived for several years on the Italian island of Sardinia, and he developed several properties there in the 1970s. Returning to the Bahamas in 1979, Fred maintained his activity in real estate. In May 1981, he married Luleen Handcock.  Retiring in 2005, Fred moved to France with Luleen. They bought a house in Lombers, a small town in the French département of the Tarn. 

A splendid athlete in his years at school and university, Fred fell victim at an early age to a series of serious health problems. He survived severe bouts of different cancers, and the essential loss of sight in one eye, from toxoplasmosis. During his final years as a French resident, Fred was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, which ultimately resulted in his being confined to bed for the last part of his life. He was lovingly cared for during this very difficult time by Luleen. 

Fred is survived by his wife Luleen, his three children Wendy, Sara and Young Fred, and his two brothers. Fred’s three children have given him a total of seven grandchildren.

Memorial services are being organised in France, England, and the Bahamas.

Posted 10/4/17

Dear Classmates --

Here is an item for various uses, the video of my 28 March 2017  Harold T. Shapiro Distinguished University Professor Lecture at the University of Michigan.  You may enjoy some of the photos and stories.  video link to my DUP lecture

Best wishes to all and especially those attending the Reunion this year.

   Gil

Gilbert S. Omenn, MD, PhD
Harold T. Shapiro Distinguished University Professor
Director, Center for Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics
Professor of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics, Internal Medicine, Human Genetics and Public Health
University of Michigan

Posted 4/30/17

Tiger golfers gather at Nokomis, FL

By the shores of Gitche Gumee,

By the shining Big-Sea-Water,

Stood the wigwam of Nokomis,
Daughter of the Moon, Nokomis.
Dark behind it rose the forest,
Rose the black and gloomy pine-trees,
Rose the firs with cones upon them;
Bright before it beat the water,
Beat the clear and sunny water,
Beat the shining Big-Sea-Water.

Inspired, we ventured forth that clear and sunny day, in sunblock as our war paint and armed with clubs, fearless and defiantly sounding the familiar war cry: FORE!  The forest of pine trees, live oaks and palms did not deter us as we strode bravely through the virgin fairways and treacherous sand pits in search of rare and elusive birdies.  Hours into our journey, LO! Before us stretched the clear and sunny water of which we had heard, where monstrous gators lay in wait.  What to do!  Search for a new path around, or boldly drive our pine cones across to the waiting green?  OH! If only you had been there to share the moment, and perhaps even to see the strange and wonderful results, an account of which may, in due course, be written.

By sundown our hardy band returned to the wigwam where we were joined by Suzanne McW and Maureen McG.  As the bright sun set we shared a feast of fish from the Big-Sea-Water with them, Judy Edmunds, and Don’s lovely daughter Sharon Harlan.

Downward through the evening twilight,
On a day that’s not forgotten,
In the well remembered ages,
A full moon shone upon Nokomis,
On the beautiful Nokomis.

Alumni Day was February 25th which featured the always-moving moving Service of Remembrance. Peter Pettibone represented the class ahd George Brakeley ushered..Our honored departed classmates were George Barker, Joe Biesel, Keith Brodie, Eric Christofferson, Dave Draudt, Bill R. Miller, Harry Pinto, Layton Runkle,Rudy Staroscik, Mo Tamsky, Mike Wilk, David Woo, John Wright and Woody Young. We were honored to welcome two of the families &ndash Anne Barker, their daughter Maggie ’98, and two grandchildren (pictured); and Taylor Williams (John Wright’s widow), their daughter Dr. Cora Wright, son-in-law Eugene Myers, and grandson Rory. Also in attendance were Spence Reynolds, Justin Kimball. Jim Wickenden, Joe & Ev Prather and George’s fiancée, Tamara Kaspar.

The class had a reception at Tiger Inn following the service, arranged by Prather..

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Istvan Steven Csejtey   Mr. István Steven Csejtey, a resident of Medford, MA and beloved husband of Katalin (Szentannai) Csejtey, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2017.   Born in Budapest, Hungary, on August 24, 1936, he was the beloved son of the late Béla and Julianna (Farkas) Csejtey.  At Princeton, he majored in Architecture, ate at Elm Club and roomed with John Lavagnino '59. His daughter Rita wrote, "My father was one of a number of students who had been accepted to Princeton on scholarship, having escaped from Hungary following the failed uprising against the Soviets in 1956. He was always grateful for the welcome, new start and opportunities he received at Princeton and often spoke of his experiences there."  Steven prepared for Princeton at the Ferenc Rakoczi Gimnazium (a college preparatory high school in Budapest) and obtained a graduate degree in Architecture from the University of California at Berkeley after Princeton.   Steven was an architect, initially specializing in tall buildings and skyscrapers in San Francisco. His most notable projects included the Bank of America Building and the Transamerica Pyramid, both architectural icons and integral parts of the San Francisco skyline. Later, he changed his focus to residential architecture, eventually operating a successful architectural practice. His artistic vision and ingenuity won him a devoted clientele, and were manifest in the house he designed and built for his family in South Pasadena, California.    Mr. Csejtey had broad interests in addition to his professional field, including a love of history and politics. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. In 2002, he and his wife set aside their life in California, and began anew in Medford, Massachusetts to be near their daughters and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.    Besides his beloved wife Katalin, he is survived by his loving daughters Rita Csejtey and her husband Paul Gazzerro '92 of Brooklyn, New York, and Dr. AndreaOlland '94 and her husband Dr. Stéphane Olland of Arlington, Massachusetts; his grandchildren Marie, Mark, Gabriel, Anna and Sophie; his sister Judit Csejtey of Peabody, Massachusetts; and niece Marianne Toldalagi of New Canaan, Connecticut. He was also the brother of the late Marianne Csukonyi and Dr. Béla Csejtey *63.    His Memorial Mass was celebrated in St. Joseph Church, Medford, MA, on June 17, 2017.  Posted 8/28/17

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Our group of Connecticut residents had dinner and attended the Yale basketball game in New Haven on February 17, 2017. Pictured in Paine-Whitney Gymnasium after the Tigers crushed the Bulldogs are Hank Sykes, Sam & Marsha Leisring, Len Berton, Neville Mulock, George Brakeley, Ed Mulock and Tamara Kaspar.

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Following my customary week over the holidays with my kids and grandkids in Negril, Jamaica, I went on to Kingston where I coached lacrosse at the Jamaica Winter Holiday Lacrosse Camp, and did community service activities with Fields of Growth. Among my players was Christian Marley (in blue shorts 4th to my right in the photo) who looks exactly like his grandfather Bob.

 

Best regards,

 

Cookie Krongard posted 2/4/17

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Thomas L. Haskell Thomas Langdon Haskell was born in Arlington, VA, to Martha and Anthony Porter Haskell. He graduated from Washington and Lee High School and Princeton University, where he joined Cap & Gown and Navy ROTC. His senior roommates were Cole and Odo. He served in the Navy, including working as XO on a minesweeper in Japan and as a naval advisor at the beginning of the war in Vietnam. While completing his PhD in history at Stanford University, he met his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Ann Wyatt. Tom was a professor of history at Rice University for 39 years. He was deeply committed to the university's academic mission and won teaching awards for his stirring lectures and dedication to his students. His scholarship ranged widely over U.S. history, making a mark on the history of the anti-slavery movement, the culture of the market, the history of the social sciences, the emergence of the professions, and the nature of objectivity. Tom prided himself on speaking truth, even when that truth was politically contentious or academically unfashionable. As passionate as he was about scholarship, Tom was happiest when riding his bike and climbing mountains in Crested Butte, CO, with his family. Tom died July 12, 2017, at the age of 78, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. He follows his sister, Anne Plunkert, in death. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, his son Alexander Haskell, daughter-in-law Patricia Reyes, daughter Susan Khan and son-in-law Rehan Khan. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Isabela, Efren, Gabriel, Zinnia, Michelle, and Eliza, all of whom knew him as their "Baba." A celebration of Tom's life will be held in the Fall. Donations in Tom's honor can be made to the American Friends Service Committee, the American Civil Liberties Union, or the Alzheimer's Association. Published in the Houston Chronicle on July 16, 2017 Posted 7/26/17

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Richard T. Henshaw III Dick Henshaw died peacefully at his home in Waccabuc, NY of pancreatic cancer on July 3, 2017. Dick was born in New York on February 22, 1939. A graduate of St. Mark's School in Southborough, MA, Dick received an BA from Princeton University in 1961. He ate at Tower, joined the Army ROTC, and his senior roommates were Havens, Sykes, Johnson, Lebhar and Crawford. He served as a Captain in the US Army and the US Army Reserves until 1972. Dick spent 26 years with Irving Trust Company and the Bank of New York as Senior Vice President and Manager of the Commercial Banking Division. In 1992 he joined Charterhouse Group, Inc as a Principal. Dick loved the arts in all forms. He was an avid patron of the NY Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Museum of Arts. He and his wife traveled extensively to hear music, admire art and tour gardens. At home he devoted himself to his gardens where he grew so many beautiful vegetables that he left a basket at the end of his driveway to share with his neighbors. He always counted himself the most fortunate man that his sons' families lived in his hamlet and hosted pool parties, birthdays and Christmas gatherings. He was a devoted grandfather who attended so many school sporting events that he knew the entire team roster. Dick and Helen took their grandchildren to the movies and concerts as well as family vacations in Europe and the US. He was happiest at a family dinner at one of his son's houses on Sunday evenings. Dick is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen Henshaw, his two sons (and their wives): Richard T. Henshaw IV (Liza Henshaw) and Douglas Ross Henshaw, MD (Leslie Henshaw) and his five beloved grandchildren: Rick, Jack, Riley, Marshall and Carter. A private burial service was held for family, with a reception for friendson Sunday, July 30th at Waccabuc Country Club where he was a member since 1970. Tom Havens and his wife Karen, along with Hank Sykes were there. The three wore ’61 blazers "to the delight of all." Published in The New York Times on July 19, 2017 Posted 7/25/17

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James B. Raybin James Barry Raybin, born February 2, 1939, died peacefully at home on July 5, 2017 . He is survived by his wife Kathy and daughters Jenny and Becky, and grandchildren (Skeeter, Jimmy, Billy and Lily). Jim was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Nate and Blanche Raybin, from whom he received his well-known kindness and grit, respectively. A life-long avid thinker, Jim was a graduate of Princeton University (1961), where he was a member of the Student Christian Association, Orange Key, the Pre-med Society, and ate at Cloister Inn. His senior roommates were Schroeder, Bessett, Kuntz, Hulett and Friedman. He then graduated from Western Reserve Medical School (1965), and Yale University Psychiatry Residency (1969). He was then stationed as an Army Major at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital during the Vietnam War. In 1970, Jim met the love his life, Kathy, and they were married in Denver in 1971. Their marriage was a remarkable example of a loving partnership. They moved to Boulder in 1975 where Jim was the Medical Director of CU Student Health Services, before starting his vibrant private practice in Psychiatry and counseling. A passionate competitor, he was famous for his brutal lefty tennis serve, snowshoeing and backpacking adventures in the Colorado mountains, riding his bike up Flagstaff Mountain over 5,000 times, and ruling the chess board with his "poison queen." An integral member of First Presbyterian Church, and a pillar of the Boulder community through his counseling practice, he was a mentor, role model, and devoted friend to thousands, both personally and professionally. His dry humor was legendary and his compassion was limitless. A memorial service for Jim was held at First Presbyterian Church in Boulder on Monday afternoon , July 10. Posted 7/15/17

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From Joe McGinity:

Our mini reunion in Naples this year shrank to 4 of us, as the McLaughlins remained in Virginia. On January 24th, we were at a local restaurant, "The Dock", on Naples Bay. In the photo, it's Nick and Pam Gotten, and Maureen and me. It was a beautiful day.















The Kimballs, McWhinnies and McGinitys gathered in Boca Grande on January 27. The Pink Elephant’s rum selection and menu passed inspection.

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Edward D. Rose Ed died peacefully in his sleep on May 28, 2017. He leaves his wife Eleanor of 46 years. They lived on Martha's Vineyard for many years until moving to Sandwich five years ago.   Following his graduation from Thayer Academy in 1957, Ed was our classmate at Princeton, majoring in European Civilizations, and eating at Cloister. He sang in the Glee Club and the Chapel Choir. Senior roommates were Andrews, Messina, Mac Smith, Prindl, and Falconer.   He received an MA from Boston University in German. Also Harvard Grad School of Education in 1964. Then went to grad school at Jesus College, Oxford in 1965.   Following college and OCS school, he served in the U.S. Navy.   Ed was a superb teacher and organist. He held the position of organist and choir director at the Union Chapel in Hyannisport. During the 60's he taught at Thayer Academy.   Ed's son Douglas predeceased him in 1968. Edward donated the Hammond Organ to the Thayer chapel in his memory.   A celebration of life service was held on June 10 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Barnstable, MA. Posted June,2017

Benjamin Franklin Deford III Frank, often considered the finest sportswriter of his generation for his detailed psychological profiles of athletes and coaches, who also won acclaim for his novels, his television and radio commentaries and for a heartfelt book about his daughter’s struggle with cystic fibrosis, died May 28 at his home in Key West, Fla. He was 78. He had been treated recently for pneumonia, but the immediate cause of death was unknown, said his wife, Carol. Click here for more articles about Frank.

            

John Crocker John Crocker, 79, a longtime Lake County resident passed away February 21, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born February 9, 1938 in Elmira, New York. John attended Princeton and Columbia Universities. He started a 40 year political career in Lake County as a member of the Mentor-on-the-Lake Council and eventually, became the city's Mayor. During this time, he also worked as Clerk for the County Commissioners, and in the Lake County Engineer's office. After leaving there, he became the Lake County Treasurer, and held that position for almost 20 years. John also served on many county boards, including the Lake County Council of Governments, the Community Improvement Corporation, Lake County Development Council, and as a member of the Democratic Central Committee. Other affiliations he had include the Advisory Committee of the Lake County Development Center-Lake Erie College, president for the Council on Aging Foundation Board, trustee and treasurer of Camp Sue Osborne, director and treasurer of the Lake County Historical Society. He was a member of Amvets Post 109, Painesville Rotary, and Elks Lodge 549. John served his community with steadfast dedication and integrity. John will be sincerely missed by his family. He made every family member feel special. His infectious personality came through in his singing, witty nicknames, imaginative storytelling, and unique sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband, father and poppa. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Crocker; children John (Sandy Sisa) Crocker and Susan (David) Marinac; stepson Hunter (Amanda) Darling; and his grandchildren, Annie, Emily, Spencer, Cole, Kyle and Isabella. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Barnhart Crocker; and his stepson, Gabriel Murn. Funeral services in honor of John will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2 at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 7989 Little Mountain Rd., Mentor. The family will receive friends FROM 3-8 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 AT THE BRUNNER SANDEN DEITRICK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 8466 MENTOR AVE., MENTOR, OH 44060. In lieu of flowers and in memory of John, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Sue Osborne, 8090 Broadmoor Rd., Mentor or Lake County Council on Aging Foundation, 8520 East Ave., Mentor, Ohio 44060. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com. Published in The Plain Dealer from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, 2017- See more at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=john-slee-crocker&pid=184251758&fhid=5093#sthash.ukPURD4K.dpuf 79, a longtime Lake County resident passed away February 21, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born February 9, 1938 in Elmira, New York. John attended Princeton and Columbia Universities. He started a 40 year political career in Lake County as a member of the Mentor-on-the-Lake Council and eventually, became the city's Mayor. During this time, he also worked as Clerk for the County Commissioners, and in the Lake County Engineer's office. After leaving there, he became the Lake County Treasurer, and held that position for almost 20 years. John also served on many county boards, including the Lake County Council of Governments, the Community Improvement Corporation, Lake County Development Council, and as a member of the Democratic Central Committee. Other affiliations he had include the Advisory Committee of the Lake County Development Center-Lake Erie College, president for the Council on Aging Foundation Board, trustee and treasurer of Camp Sue Osborne, director and treasurer of the Lake County Historical Society. He was a member of Amvets Post 109, Painesville Rotary, and Elks Lodge 549. John served his community with steadfast dedication and integrity. John will be sincerely missed by his family. He made every family member feel special. His infectious personality came through in his singing, witty nicknames, imaginative storytelling, and unique sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband, father and poppa. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Crocker; children John (Sandy Sisa) Crocker and Susan (David) Marinac; stepson Hunter (Amanda) Darling; and his grandchildren, Annie, Emily, Spencer, Cole, Kyle and Isabella. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Barnhart Crocker; and his stepson, Gabriel Murn. Funeral services in honor of John will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2 at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 7989 Little Mountain Rd., Mentor. The family will receive friends FROM 3-8 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 AT THE BRUNNER SANDEN DEITRICK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 8466 MENTOR AVE., MENTOR, OH 44060. In lieu of flowers and in memory of John, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Sue Osborne, 8090 Broadmoor Rd., Mentor or Lake County Council on Aging Foundation, 8520 East Ave., Mentor, Ohio 44060. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com. Published in The Plain Dealer from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, 2017- See more at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=john-slee-crocker&pid=184251758&fhid=5093#sthash.ukPURD4K.dpuf             David A. McEwen Dr. David A. McEwen passed away at home at the age of 77 on May 3, 2017. He is survived by Alice, his wife of 30 years, and two daughters, Reneé Shukis (husband John Shukis) of Naperville, IL and Joy McEwen (husband John Ambrose) of West Lafayette, IN. His first marriage was to the late Judith McEwen. He is also survived by his brother, Robert (wife Laurie) of California and two grandchildren, Robert Shukis and Christine Shukis. In addition, he is survived by Alice's children, Kelly Baumgartner (husband Rhett), Tom Hatke and Michelle Palmer, along with twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren.            David McEwen was born in Warren, Ohio on October 16, 1939 to Carl and Eleanor McEwen. He attended Warren G. Harding High School. He graduated from Princeton University in 1961, where he played on the freshman football team. He also played 150-lb. football and ate at Dial Lodge. He then attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh, graduating in 1965. Dr. McEwen served in the United States Navy, and was honorably discharged in 1970.            After living in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Syracuse, New York and Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. McEwen chose to move to Lafayette, IN to raise his family. He practiced radiology at the Cleveland Clinic, Home Hospital, Saint Elizabeth Hospital and the Arnett Clinic. Dr.  McEwen was one of the first radiologists in the area to utilize cat scans and MRI in his practice. In 1976, he was named Director of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at Saint Elizabeth. He was passionate about the medical profession and was greatly respected in his field. Dr. McEwen retired from medicine in 2000.             Dr. McEwen was a proud supporter of Purdue Athletics and a long-time season ticket holder for Purdue football. He gave generously to the John Purdue Club, Purdue Bands and Orchestras and many other charities, foundations and the arts. He especially enjoyed photography and traveling throughout the American West. He was thrilled to take his family to see Purdue play in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2001. Raising his two daughters was his greatest achievement and being around his many grandchildren brought him much pleasure. He loved his family very much and everybody enjoyed the sound of his laughter at family gatherings. He will be missed by all  who knew him.            In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Purdue Bands and Orchestras at giving.purdue.edu/McEwen or to Food Finders at 1204 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, IN 47904            79, a longtime Lake County resident passed away February 21, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born February 9, 1938 in Elmira, New York. John attended Princeton and Columbia Universities. He started a 40 year political career in Lake County as a member of the Mentor-on-the-Lake Council and eventually, became the city's Mayor. During this time, he also worked as Clerk for the County Commissioners, and in the Lake County Engineer's office. After leaving there, he became the Lake County Treasurer, and held that position for almost 20 years. John also served on many county boards, including the Lake County Council of Governments, the Community Improvement Corporation, Lake County Development Council, and as a member of the Democratic Central Committee. Other affiliations he had include the Advisory Committee of the Lake County Development Center-Lake Erie College, president for the Council on Aging Foundation Board, trustee and treasurer of Camp Sue Osborne, director and treasurer of the Lake County Historical Society. He was a member of Amvets Post 109, Painesville Rotary, and Elks Lodge 549. John served his community with steadfast dedication and integrity. John will be sincerely missed by his family. He made every family member feel special. His infectious personality came through in his singing, witty nicknames, imaginative storytelling, and unique sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband, father and poppa. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Crocker; children John (Sandy              Sisa) Crocker and Susan (David) Marinac; stepson Hunter (Amanda) Darling; and his grandchildren, Annie, Emily, Spencer, Cole, Kyle and Isabella. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Barnhart Crocker; and his stepson, Gabriel              Murn. Funeral services in honor of John will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2 at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 7989 Little Mountain Rd., Mentor. The family will receive friends FROM 3-8 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 AT THE BRUNNER SANDEN DEITRICK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 8466 MENTOR AVE., MENTOR, OH - See more at:              http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=john-slee-crocker&pid=184251758&fhid=5093#sthash.ukPURD4K.dpuf Posted        5/19/17

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Dennis S. Karjala

79, a longtime Lake County resident passed away February 21, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born February 9, 1938 in Elmira, New York. John attended Princeton and Columbia Universities. He started a 40 year political career in Lake County as a member of the Mentor-on-the-Lake Council and eventually, became the city's Mayor. During this time, he also worked as Clerk for the County Commissioners, and in the Lake County Engineer's office. After leaving there, he became the Lake County Treasurer, and held that position for almost 20 years. John also served on many county boards, including the Lake County Council of Governments, the Community Improvement Corporation, Lake County Development Council, and as a member of the Democratic Central Committee. Other affiliations he had include the Advisory Committee of the Lake County Development Center-Lake Erie College, president for the Council on Aging Foundation Board, trustee and treasurer of Camp Sue Osborne, director and treasurer of the Lake County Historical Society. He was a member of Amvets Post 109, Painesville Rotary, and Elks Lodge 549. John served his community with steadfast dedication and integrity. John will be sincerely missed by his family. He made every family member feel special. His infectious personality came through in his singing, witty nicknames, imaginative storytelling, and unique sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband, father and poppa. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Crocker; children John (Sandy Sisa) Crocker and Susan (David) Marinac; stepson Hunter (Amanda) Darling; and his grandchildren, Annie, Emily, Spencer, Cole, Kyle and Isabella. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Barnhart Crocker; and his stepson, Gabriel Murn. Funeral services in honor of John will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2 at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 7989 Little Mountain Rd., Mentor. The family will receive friends FROM 3-8 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 AT THE BRUNNER SANDEN DEITRICK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 8466 MENTOR AVE., MENTOR, OH 44060. In lieu of flowers and in memory of John, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Sue Osborne, 8090 Broadmoor Rd., Mentor or Lake County Council on Aging Foundation, 8520 East Ave., Mentor, Ohio 44060. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Published in The Plain Dealer from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, 2017- See more at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=john-slee-crocker&pid=184251758&fhid=5093#sthash.ukPURD4K.dpuf

79, a longtime Lake County resident passed away February 21, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born February 9, 1938 in Elmira, New York. John attended Princeton and Columbia Universities. He started a 40 year political career in Lake County as a member of the Mentor-on-the-Lake Council and eventually, became the city's Mayor. During this time, he also worked as Clerk for the County Commissioners, and in the Lake County Engineer's office. After leaving there, he became the Lake County Treasurer, and held that position for almost 20 years. John also served on many county boards, including the Lake County Council of Governments, the Community Improvement Corporation, Lake County Development Council, and as a member of the Democratic Central Committee. Other affiliations he had include the Advisory Committee of the Lake County Development Center-Lake Erie College, president for the Council on Aging Foundation Board, trustee and treasurer of Camp Sue Osborne, director and treasurer of the Lake County Historical Society. He was a member of Amvets Post 109, Painesville Rotary, and Elks Lodge 549. John served his community with steadfast dedication and integrity. John will be sincerely missed by his family. He made every family member feel special. His infectious personality came through in his singing, witty nicknames, imaginative storytelling, and unique sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband, father and poppa. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Crocker; children John (Sandy Sisa) Crocker and Susan (David) Marinac; stepson Hunter (Amanda) Darling; and his grandchildren, Annie, Emily, Spencer, Cole, Kyle and Isabella. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Barnhart Crocker; and his stepson, Gabriel Murn. Funeral services in honor of John will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2 at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 7989 Little Mountain Rd., Mentor. The family will receive friends FROM 3-8 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 AT THE BRUNNER SANDEN DEITRICK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 8466 MENTOR AVE., MENTOR, OH 44060. In lieu of flowers and in memory of John, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Sue Osborne, 8090 Broadmoor Rd., Mentor or Lake County Council on Aging Foundation, 8520 East Ave., Mentor, Ohio 44060. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Published in The Plain Dealer from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, 2017- See more at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=john-slee-crocker&pid=184251758&fhid=5093#sthash.ukPURD4K.dpuf

79, a longtime Lake County resident passed away February 21, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born February 9, 1938 in Elmira, New York. John attended Princeton and Columbia Universities. He started a 40 year political career in Lake County as a member of the Mentor-on-the-Lake Council and eventually, became the city's Mayor. During this time, he also worked as Clerk for the County Commissioners, and in the Lake County Engineer's office. After leaving there, he became the Lake County Treasurer, and held that position for almost 20 years. John also served on many county boards, including the Lake County Council of Governments, the Community Improvement Corporation, Lake County Development Council, and as a member of the Democratic Central Committee. Other affiliations he had include the Advisory Committee of the Lake County Development Center-Lake Erie College, president for the Council on Aging Foundation Board, trustee and treasurer of Camp Sue Osborne, director and treasurer of the Lake County Historical Society. He was a member of Amvets Post 109, Painesville Rotary, and Elks Lodge 549. John served his community with steadfast dedication and integrity. John will be sincerely missed by his family. He made every family member feel special. His infectious personality came through in his singing, witty nicknames, imaginative storytelling, and unique sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband, father and poppa. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Crocker; children John (Sandy Sisa) Crocker and Susan (David) Marinac; stepson Hunter (Amanda) Darling; and his grandchildren, Annie, Emily, Spencer, Cole, Kyle and Isabella. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Barnhart Crocker; and his stepson, Gabriel Murn. Funeral services in honor of John will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2 at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 7989 Little Mountain Rd., Mentor. The family will receive friends FROM 3-8 P.M. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 AT THE BRUNNER SANDEN DEITRICK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 8466 MENTOR AVE., MENTOR, OH - See more at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=john-slee-crocker&pid=184251758&fhid=5093#sthash.ukPURD4K.dpuf

December 19, 1939 - April 26, 2017

Dennis was born in New York City, NY, on December 19, 1939, to Dr. Steve Arthur Karjala and Sylvia Gertrude Taitch. Dennis attended Evanston Township High School for two years and graduated from Bellaire High School in Texas. 

He graduated from Princeton University in 1961 with a B.S. degree in Engineering/Physics; cum laude. His senior roommates were Stan Panosian and Ron Shipman, and he ate at Dial Lodge.

He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana for his post graduate work, earning a MS and Ph.D. in electrical engineering in 1963 and 1965 respectively. He taught Electrical Engineering at American University in Okinawa for several years. He returned to the United States and earned a J.D. degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1972. While attending Berkeley, he was the Editor in Chief of the University of California Law Review (1971-1972). He practiced law at the firm of McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen in San Francisco, upon completion of his Berkeley studies. 

In 1978, Dennis joined the faculty of Arizona State University as a Professor of Law. He stayed there for 39 years until his death. In 2001, Dennis was designated a Willard H. Pedrick Distinguished Research Scholar, and in 2002 he was appointed to the college's first endowed chair, the Jack E. Brown Professor of Law. Dennis was also a Faculty Fellow, Center for Law, Science, and Innovation. Dennis Karjala's work in intellectual property, specifically copyright law, is internationally recognized and complemented by his facility in written and spoken Japanese. Dennis taught courses in property law, copyright, patent law, international intellectual property, and intellectual property in cyberspace. Dennis was a Fulbright Senior Research Scholar at the Max Planck Institute in Munich, a Fulbright Teaching Fellow at the University of Hokkaido, and a Japan Foundation Fellow at the University of Tokyo. He has held visiting professorships at numerous institutions, including the University of Minnesota Law School, Washington University School of Law, and UCLA School of Law. 

Dennis died following complications resulting from treatment for cancer. He is survived by his daughter, Sylvia, his brother Lawrence, his sisters, Katherine and Lynn, his stepdaughter Barbora Hladek, his stepson Matus Mrocek, and his former wife Katarina Karjala. A memorial service will be announced at a future date.

Posted 5/3/17