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Westminster Catherine Panagoulias 2024 Cathy Panagoulias, who brought diversity to The Wall Street Journal, dies at 70. Panagoulias moved to Colorado alone in 2021 and died after a brief illness at her home surrounded by family. She spent the last three years enjoying her newfound freedom in the majestic Rocky Mountains, traveling in the U.S., Greece, Italy and France. Cathy was most proud of her ability to mentor others and promote diversity in journalism, a career she was passionate about. She will be remembered for her bravery, boldness, creativity, tireless advocacy for women and finding the best hotels worldwide. She enjoyed hosting parties and generously shared her gift of communication, humor, and mentorship with family... Belleair, Florida Stewart Turley 1934 — 2024 Belleair, FL. STEWART TURLEY JULY 20, 1934---FEBRUARY 23, 2024, A TRUE KENTUCKY THOROUGHBRED Stewart (Stew) rose to fame as a leader in the business world from humble beginnings. His intelligence, drive and character catapulted him into a position of leadership, dreamed by many and attained by few. He was a native of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and educated in public schools there. His leadership began to emerge in high school where he excelled in academics and was chosen as captain of the basketball team. He earned the respect and admiration of administrators, teachers and students. During his sophom*ore year in high school his life took a tragic turn with the death of his mother and shortly... Celebration, Florida Elisabeth Meury 2023 Elisabeth Meury peacefully passed away on November 29th, 2023, in Celebration, Florida, at the age of 88. Born on March 15, 1935, in Singen, Germany, to Friedrich and Anna Maria Loescher, Elisabeth lived a rich and extraordinary life. Growing up in a small German town amid the challenges of World War II, she shared her early years with her beloved brother Fritz Loescher, often recounting poignant stories of her childhood. Pursuing her dreams, Elisabeth moved to Switzerland to study business and later followed her heart to America at the age of 23, finding a vibrant life in New York City. Returning to Switzerland, Elisabeth met and married Kurt Meury, settling in Wettingen where they raised... Scottsdale Edward F. Staiano 2023 Edward Staiano stepped into eternity on September 24, 2023. Please see messingermortuary.com for a full obituary. St Helena, Calif Allen Lawrence "Lawry" Chickering 2023 Allen Lawrence "Lawry" Chickering, a transformative intellectual and advocate for free market principles, citizen empowerment, and global education, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2023. Born on February 3, 1941 in Oakland, CA but raised in San Francisco, Lawry's early life was marked by an insatiable appetite for knowledge, which could be seen early on through his memorization of ten vocabulary words per day at Town School, his fascination with the Battle of Thermopylae as a child, and his academic pursuits first at Thatcher and then Andover. His thirst for understanding brought him to Stanford University, where he not only played first string on the freshman tennis team, but also... Palm Beach Gardens, Fla Robert Beren 2023 The Ohr Torah Stone family mourns the passing of Robert M. Beren, z"l. Mr. Beren was a man of unwavering principles and extraordinary integrity. His life was guided by a deep commitment to excellence; he set the bar high for himself and inspired excellence in his philanthropic partners around him. Mr. Beren was enormously generous, investing heavily in education, which he believed to be the key to change, as well as in honoring the Jewish past and ensuring the unity and continuity of the worldwide Jewish community. As a true partner of Ohr Torah Stone, Mr. Beren played an integral role in our organization's development. His involvement and strategic insights extended to every stage of... Cincinnati, Ohio William Louis Martin, Jr. 2023 William Louis Martin, Jr. - Bill Martin - was a loving and always supportive husband, father, son and brother, a great neighbor and friend to many. He was a respected attorney, a tireless gardener, a voracious reader and art lover who frequented Paris throughout his life, and a lifelong baseball fan. If you knew Bill even a little bit, you'll also remember just how fun and funny he was. But what we will really miss was his kindness: he was always warm, saw the good in everyone he met, and dedicated his life to serving others. Born Nov. 4, 1946, to parents William L. Martin, Sr. and Melba Martin, Bill lived and worked his whole life in Greater Cincinnati. He was a graduate of St. Xavier High... New York, NY. John Wilkins Jr. 2023 Jay Wilkins, president of Harvest Partners, a private equity firm, died Saturday in New York of cardiac arrest. He was 46. In the sixth grade, Jay won the title role in his school play, "Oliver," and continued to take the lead throughout his life, always asking for more, of himself and others. He created bonds of trust and loyalty among his friends, family, and colleagues that inspired them to do extraordinary things. He measured his success by the success he helped others achieve, and was happiest when sharing his time, advice, and experience. Jay's philosophy in business and in life was, "I'll see you and I'll raise you." He was a doer, a fixer, a problem solver, always multiple moves... Dallas, Texas Marsha Diane Wood 2023 Marsha Diane Wood, age 71, of Dallas passed away Monday January 27, 2023. Celebration of Life Services are scheduled in both Dallas, Texas, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Celebration service in Dallas will be held Saturday February 25, 2003 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Everleigh Forestwood 11881 Inwood Rd. Dallas, TX. 75244, in Santa Fe, Celebration service will be held Saturday, February 11, from 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the President's Room of Rio Chama 414 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Diane was born December 11, 1951, in Dallas, the daughter of Billy Wood, and Mary (Stone)Wood. She was a graduate of Cedar Hill High School in in Cedar Hill, Texas. Diane served many different roles in New... Short Hills, NJ. Kent Arthur Clark 2023 DECEMBER 13, 1964 - JANUARY 27, 2023 Kent Arthur Clark, 58, of Short Hills, New Jersey, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends at the NYU Kimmel Pavilion in New York on January 27, 2023. He was born on December 13, 1964 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Glen Marshall Clark and Gladys Cecelia (Lindell) Clark. Kent earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary, an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and reached candidacy in the PhD program in Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Kent joined Goldman Sachs in 1992 as an associate on the Quantitative Equity team within Goldman Sachs Asset Management.... Short Hills, NJ. Kent Clark 2023 It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Kent Arthur Clark, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the NYU Kimmel Pavilion in New York on Friday, January 27, 2023. The visitation will take place at Frank E. Campbell The Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 1-4pm, with a funeral service starting at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to NJ SEEDS, 494 Broad Street, Suite 105, Newark, NJ 07102. https://seedsaccess.org/apply-to-nj-seeds/ (https://seedsaccess.org/apply-to-nj-seeds/ North Branford, Conn Geraldine U. Foster 2023 Geraldine U. Foster, 80, of North Branford, beloved wife of Johnnie D. Johnson, died January 18, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Foster was born on May 25, 1942 in Wilkinsburg, PA the daughter of Adolph and Julia Bartolomucci. She attended Mary Lawrence Webster College in Washington, DC as well as Mary O'Russell Sage in Troy, NY. She was Vice President at CBT Bank in Hartford and Boston as well as Senior Vice President at Continental Insurance in New York City. She started her pharmaceutical career with Schering-Plough then retiring from Merck Pharmaceutical as a Senior Vice President of Public and Investor Relations. Geraldine adopted and rescued senior cats. She took on over 30 cats... Dallas, Texas Gus A. Owen 2022 The world lost a truly great individual on December 17, 2022. Gus A. Owen passed peacefully at home on December 17, 2022 with his wife of 33 years, Kathryn, by his side. Known for his quick wit and political acumen, Gus was always happy to be with people. With his ready smile and humorous remarks, he was a friend to many. His habit of constant friendliness and genuine caring for people attracted many, many friends from all walks of life. In a world where so many people do not reach out to others, Gus was a breath of fresh air. His kindnesses to his family and others are too many to list here. Generous to a fault, Gus was always at the ready to help anyone in need. Gus was born in... Palm Beach Gardens, Fla Donald Schilling 2022 Donald Lawrence Schilling, born and raised in Brooklyn, passed away peacefully at age 87. He is survived by his beautiful bride of 63+ years, Annette Schilling, three adoring children, Stacey (Bill) Romanello, Laura Schilling and Michael (Melissa) Schilling, as well as four incredible grandchildren, Sami Rae Schilling, Lexi Schilling, Eli Schilling and Adi Schilling: Brother, Ronald Barry (Marilyn) Schilling, Donald was a man of many talents - he raised a warm and caring family, created more than 150 patents and authored 12 textbooks in the electrical engineering telecommunications field, as well as a novel, "The Enterprise Book 1", available on Amazon. He was also the former CEO of his own... New York, NY. Vincent Murray 2022 Vincent Paul Murray died on November 25th, 2022, at the age of 71, surrounded by family and loved ones. Vincent spent a lifetime building relationships. His piercing blue eyes, dapper style and kind heart will leave an enduring legacy with everyone he touched. Vincent was born in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, NY to parents Rita and Matthew Murray, as the youngest of his five siblings, Dr. Thomas Murray, Rita (Dennis) Meyer, Matthew (Hazel) Murray, Peter (Abigail) Murray, and Christopher (Carlotta) Murray. His early education was at St. Gabriel's School in Riverdale before attending Loyola High School in Manhattan, where he competed in track and basketball. Vincent received a... Williamsburg, Virginia Gerard A. Smith 2022 Gerard Allan Smith, age 90, beloved husband, father, friend, and colleague, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022, following complications from a serious fall. Gerry is survived by the love of his life and wife of almost 66 years, Anna Louise, five children (Sharon/husband Timothy Lecklider, Gerard Jr./wife Leslie Smith, Jennifer Smith, Lorraine Kinman/fianc? Richard Rosenthal, and Janine Smith), seven grandchildren (Kathryn Lecklider/husband Nicholas, Lauren Lecklider/ husband Nick, Sara Smith, Zachary Smith/wife Carrie, Brian Kinman, Daniel Kinman, and Jason Kinman), and five great grandchildren (Arlo Lyon, Lewis Lyon, Brooke Smith, Annabelle Smith, and Milo Denny). He is also... High Point, NC. Stanley Davis Phillips 2022 Stanley Davis Phillips died peacefully on November 20th, 2022 at his beloved family home, Valleyfields Farm in North Carolina, with his family by his side. Dave was born in High Point, North Carolina on May 11th, 1942. Suffering an early amputation of his left leg, he took this condition not as a disadvantage but rather as a challenge to overcome to help make a difference in the world around him. He founded, led, and grew several local High Point furniture and textile companies, three of which he sold to NYSE-listed companies. Among them was Market Square, which has since become a major international furnishing center. Dave served as the North Carolina Secretary of Commerce under... New York, NY. Al F Ehrbar 1946 — 2022 Al F. Ehrbar, former senior economics writer for the Wall Street Journal, senior editor for Fortune magazine, editor and publisher of Corporate Finance, partner at Stern Stewart and president of the EVA Institute, died on October 17, 2022 after an eight-and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer. He was 76 years old. Born in Evanston, IL, to Eugene and Dorothy Ehrbar, he spent a happy childhood in Wilmette, IL before attending Kenyon College and receiving a Bachelor of Science and Masters in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Rochester. Mr. EHRBAR began his career at the City News Bureau in Chicago and was the recipient...
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