Obituary: Graydon Lombard '58
16May13-AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, May 10, 2013, Graydon Frederick Lombard, 76, husband of 55 years to Sandra Hult Lombard.
Mr. Lombard attended Bowdoin College prior to entering the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in 1958. He received his Master's of Business Administration from United States Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA. Mr. Lombard had many accomplishments during his 20 year military career, including being awarded the Bronze Star. His greatest jo.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Gordon Gayle '39
Navy Cross holder, Marine Corps historian
16May13-SHREVEPORT - Services for Marine Corps retired brigadier general Gordon Gayle will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be announced.
He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. His World War II experience including five island invasions -- Guadalcanal, New Britain, Cape Clouchester, Russell Islands and Peleliu, where he earned a Purple Heart and the Navy Cross. After retirin.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: James E. Farner '45
22Apr13-Jan. 5, 1923 - March 6, 2013 SOUTH BEND - James E. Farner, MD, Father, Physician, Family Patriarch, Fisherman and Bridge Life Master, was born in Akron, Ohio, on January 5, 1923, the son of Daniel and Helen Farner. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice Farner (Russell), and brother, Bob Farner. Jim spent his early youth in Garrett, Indiana, with his grandparents, Orpha and Arthur Farner. Through adolescence and for nearly his entir.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: James W. Sweeney '55
22Apr13-James Weller Sweeney was born June 14, 1933 and is the son of the late Clarence and Mary Sweeney. Jim passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends in his Sarasota home on April 2nd. He is predeceased by his daughter, Elizabeth. Jim graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1955 with a BS and received an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management - Northwestern University. Jim had a very successful business career including positions at RR Donnelley, Jo.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Robert P. Metzger '48
29Mar13 - Robert P. Metzger passed away peacefully on February 22, 2013 at
his home in Sonoma at the age of 89. He was a nearly 50 year resident of the Napa and Sonoma areas, where Bob was a member of the Saint Francis Solano Parish Catholic Church in Sonoma. Bob was born July 11, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York to Henry J. Metzger and Mildred (Platt) Metzger. He graduated from Garden City, NY High School in 1941 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. While serving on submarines in the South Pacific.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Edward J. Bott '89
5Mar13-Edward "Ed" J. Bott, age 45, of Mokena, IL., passed away suddenly on Friday, March 1, 2013. Beloved husband of Rebecca Bott nee LaMontagne; loving father of: Alex and Megan Bott; cherished son of: Alice Bott nee Van Jacobs; and dear brother of Eric Bott. He was preceded in death by his father Henry Bott. Also survived by his adoring Beagles: Remington and O'Malley. Ed attended the US Naval Academy and enjoyed spending weekends at his lake house. Family will receive frien.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: John Henry Wickert '43
26Feb13-John Henry Wickert John Henry Wickert died on February 12, 2013 at the venerable age of 92. Born May 19, 1920 at Fort Bayard, New Mexico, John was a world traveler who lived in and around Austin for much of his life. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with the Class of June '43 and served as a submariner in WWII's Pacific Theater, first on the USS R1, then on the USS Cod. After completing graduate studies at the University of Pittsburg, John enjoyed a long caree.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: George E. Conatore '50
20Feb13 - Jan. 5, 1928-Feb. 16, 2013 - George was born in Pueblo, CO, the seventh of eight children of Ippolito Pietro "Paul" and Teresina (Morro-ne) Cannataro. Both Paul and Teresa emigrated from Italy via Ellis Island, NY in the first decade of the 20th century. George joined the Navy after graduation and attended the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. He graduated with the class of 1950. He served as an officer on the destroyer USS Brinkley Bass, bound for Korea and the Battle of Inchon. I.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Ralph L. Santi '62
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20Feb13 - Oct 8, 1939 - Jan 19, 2013: Preceded in death by son Steven, parents Louis and Mary Santi, and grandparents. Survived by wife Elaine, son Dennis, daughter Sheryl and granddaughters Brittany and Lindsey, San Diego, CA. Sisters Marlene Walker, Linda and John Hoagland, Omaha, NE. Many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Ralph graduated from Creighton Prep Class of 1957. he gradu.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Alfred R. Croft '44
12Dec12-Commander A. Russell Croft, Jr., USN (Ret), died at Cape Canaveral Hospital,Cocoa Beach, FL on December 2, 2012. He was born in Montpelier, Idaho on 21November 1921, but grew up in Ogden, Utah.He graduated from the US Naval Academy on 9 June 1943 with the war timeaccelerated class of 1944. Immediately after graduation in Annapolis, Russelltraveled to Wilmington, Delaware where later that day he married the formerNancy Nason at her parents home. (A busy day).After serving on the heavy cru.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: John L. Ward '74
12Dec12-WARD, John Lawrence a longtime resident of Davis Islands, died Nov. 30, 2012, ina tragic helicopter mishap. He was the son of Major Charles C. Ward, a USMChelicopter pilot who was awarded the Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Crossduring the Korean War. Larry, a native Floridian, grew up in Gulf Breezesurrounded by water and aviators. His love of the sea and flying led him to theNaval Academy, where he graduated in June of 1974. After 5 years in the Navy, heentered the corporate world.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Byron J. Fink '78
12Dec12-Fink, Byron "Buzz"July 1, 1954 - Nov. 19, 2012Byron "Buzz" Fink, 58, of Nokomis, FL, died on Nov. 19, 2012 of colon cancer.He was a graduate of the US Naval Academy, and was a Marine Corp helicopterpilot. After leaving the service, he started his own business Sharks Teeth ofVenice. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Wendy and his brother, Jon. Noservices are planned. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations toEnglewood Hospice or Cancer Treatment Centers of America.SECTION: .... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Herbert T. Green '48
Herbert T. Green28Nov12-Herbert T. Green, 87, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at his home in Planfield. Bornin Brooklyn, NY, he resided in Plainfield since 1957. Mr. Green was a 1948graduate of the US Naval Academy and a veteran of World War II. After beingdischarged from the Navy, he started his career as the sports director forChannel 13. He continued his career in television as general manager of Channel13 and later, Channel 47. He was the founder and director of SchoolWatch and thePublic Education.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Steven J. Barczewski '54
Steven BarczewskiAge 81, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012.28Nov12-Born in Wilmington, Delaware and a son of the late Steven and Ann MarthaNapolski, he graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1954. He resigned hiscommission in order to manage the family business, West End Dairy of Wilmington.Mr. Barczewski was a retired power generator sales manager who was employed byAllis Chalmers, Perkins Engines, Waukesha Engines, Georgia Engines and RudoxEngines.Steven was an avid wine collector and enjoyed .... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Edward Wlodarczyk '70
Edward Wlodarczyk28Nov12-Edward Wlodarczyk, on November 21, 2012, of Runnemede. Age 66. Beloved son ofAnna M. (nee Robinson) and the late Edward M. Wlodarczyk. Devoted brother of thelate Janet M. Lutz. Also survived by cousins. Mr. Wlodarczyk was a graduate ofthe U.S. Naval Academy. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. Hewas a member of Barrington VFW Post #7247.There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Monday eve and 10:30 to 11:30am Tuesdaymorning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. .... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: William H. Game '40
14Nov12-ROWLEY -- Capt.William H. Game, 96, US Navy, retired, formerly of Slingerlands,N.Y. died on Nov. 5, 2012, at Sea View Retreat in Rowley.He was preceded by his wife of almost 60 years, Phyllis H. Game. He was one ofthe last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he graduatedfrom Albany High School and from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis in 1940. Hewas serving on the U.S.S. Raleigh, in Pearl Harbor, when the Japanese attackedthe Hawaiian Islands December 7, 1941, an.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Martin F. McDonald '56
14Nov12-Martin F. McDonald Jr., 81, of Glenville, died peacefully November 11, 2012 withhis family by his side.Born on February 16, 1931, he was the second child of Martin and JohannaMcDonald of Elmhurst, Queens. Marty attended Ascension School of Elmhurst andgraduated from Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn in 1949. As a high schoolstudent, he worked several part time jobs in Manhattan to generate a littlepocket money, including a stint as an usher at Radio City Music Hall. Followinggradua.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Keith R. Hanson '95
9Nov12-Lt. Cmdr. Keith Raymond Hanson, U.S. Navy, passed away July 1, 2012, as a resultof injuries received in a car accident.He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Dorr Hanson, formerly of Crownsville, Md.;daughter, Hannah (8); parents, James and Mary Ann Hanson of Fremont; brothers,Jay (Donna) of Carrollton, Texas, Kelly (Pamela) of Papillion and Ronald(Tammie) of Fremont; parents-in-law, Vernon (Joe) and Marge Dorr of Crownsville;sisters-in-law, Christine (James) Hoyer of Arnold, Md., Patricia .... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: William H. Crawford Jr. '42
8Nov12-WILLIAM HENRY CRAWFORD, JR(Jan 1919 - Oct 2012)Our father and hero, William H. Crawford Jr., son of the late Clara Ella Dibbleand William Henry Crawford, originally of West Haven, CT, then Branford CT, leftthis life in Newport, Rhode Island on October 13th, 2012. He is survived by hisloving and devoted wife of 69 years, Jean Schumacher Crawford, formerly ofAnsonia, CT; sisters Roberta Johnson of Madison, CT, Ruth Doyle of Branford, CT,and Carol Brown of Block Island, RI; sons William H. I.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Robert J. Linnander '67
2Nov12-Robert James Linnander, 67, died Sunday, October 28, 2012 in his home at 152Wharf Landing Drive, Unit E, Edenton, NC.Born: Mr. Linnander was born in Duluth, Minnesota to the late Marshall Eugene,Sr. and Lydia Pease Linnander.Personal: He was a professional engineer and retired from Dixie Engineering, adivision of Georgia Pacific in 2012. Robert was a 1967 graduate of the UnitedStates Naval Academy.He also received his Masters in Aeronautical Engineeringfrom Naval Post Graduate School in M.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Richard L. Still '50
25Oct12-Mr. Richard L. "Dick" Still, 84, died Thursday, September 20, 2012, at his homein Jackson, MS. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 23rd, at 3:00 P.M.at First Presbyterian Church in Louisville, with Dr. Bob Schwanebeck and Rev.Scott Phillips officiating. Interment was in Masonic Cemetery in Louisville.Porter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Still was born July 9, 1928, in Rhode Island. He attended Annapolis,Maryland High School, where he was class Valedictorian. H.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Randlett T. Lawrence '49
24Oct12-LAWRENCE RANDLETT T. "TEX" June 26, 1926 to October 10, 2012 Randlett T.
Lawrence "Tex", was an American Original known universally as Tex. Tall, solidly
built and a natural athlete, he'd played football at the center of Navy's line,
hurled the javelin and was the heavy weight boxing champion of the Naval Academy
. But ll of that was only preparation for his career as a warrior, a modern-day
Achilles and an outstanding Marine. Col. Lawrence was born at Fort Oglethorpe,
Georgia on J.... Click here to Read more
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League of Women Voters Co-Host Debate (Obsitnik '89)
24Oct12-Twelve area chapters of the League of Women Voters in Fairfield County willpresent a debate between Democrat Jim Himes and Republican Steve Obsitnik,candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives 4th Congressional District, onSunday, Oct. 28. The event, free and open to the public, will be held from4-5:30 p.m., at the Clune Performing Arts Center at Wilton High School, 395Danbury Road/Route 7 in Wilton."The leagues of Southwestern Connecticut have joined forces to present acentrally lo.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: David M. Gilchrist '72
22Oct12-DAVID McINTOSH GILCHRIST, JR., passed away peacefully on October 15, 2012, surrounded by his family. Born on January 17, 1949, David was a 1972 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served his country as an officer in the US Navy. He enjoyed a distinguished career that took him all over world and culminated as President & CEO of RF Holdings. He brought his family to Memphis in 1996 when he became President & CEO of VP Buildings/Varco-Pruden. David is survived by his lov.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Richard Waite IV '62
15Oct12-Richard ("Rick") Waite IV, Age 73, died September 21, 2012 in Annapolis, MD.Born September 15, 1939 in Winchester, MA to William Henry and Margaret(Sprague) Waite. Attended high school in Sleepy Hollow, NY.Graduated in 1962 from U.S. Naval Academy with B.S. in Marine Engineering.Attended Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, GA, served seven years active dutyin Navy, and fifteen years in Naval Reserve, where he retired as a Captain in1984. While visiting his mother and sister Joan in Corte.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Noe Antonio Salazar '73
Noe Antonio Salazar12Oct12-Noe Antonio Salazar, 62, of Austin, Texas passed away on October 6, 2012. Noewas born July 5, 1950 in Raymondville, Texas.His family moved to Corpus Christi, Texas in 1963. He graduated from Ray HighSchool in 1969 and attended the U.S. Naval Academy where he received a B.S. inSystems Engineering. While at the Naval Academy he met Gail Cassels who becamehis wife of 34 years. He served in the Navy for six years in the nuclearprogram, and was honorably discharged from the.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary:Richard A. Hofekamp Sr.'64
10Oct12-Richard A. Hoferkamp Sr. (Cmdr. USN ret.) of Hartfield, 71, passed away at homeon Oct. 5, 2012, after a brief illness.
He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1964. He was a member andpast Master of Masonic Lodge #83 AF & AM, in Urbanna, and a member of Order ofEastern Star Chapter #69 in West Point.
He was preceded in death by his brother, David Hoferkamp.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years and best friend, Jan Hoferkamp;two sons, Richard Hoferkamp Jr. (R.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: James D. Watkins '49
24Sep12-JAMES D. WATKINS, 85; received a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academyin 1949 and a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the U.S. NavalPostgraduate School in 1958; during a 37-year tenure in the U.S. Navy, served aschief of Naval Operations, commander of the Sixth Fleet, and commander-in-chiefof the Pacific Fleet; retired from the Navy in 1986; in 1987, was appointed byPresident Reagan to chair the President's Commission on the HIV Epidemic; in1989, was appointed by Pre.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: George T. Bole '54
18Sep12-Captain USN (Ret.) George T. Bole died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, inJupiter, Fla.
He was born in Canton, Ohio, attending Lincoln High School and The Ohio StateUniversity, before graduating from the U.S.Naval Academy in 1954. He had a successful career as a naval aviator before acareer in sales/management in several companies. He loved south Florida, was afriend to many, and prided himself on being a loving husband and family man.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anne a.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Edward R. Fickenscher '65
18Sep12-Fickenscher, Edward R. born September 27, 1943 in LaSalle, IL, passed awaysuddenly on September 12, 2012. He was a devoted and loving husband, a caringfather, an adoring grandfather, a loving brother and dedicated friend. Ed spenthis childhood up and down the East Coast.
After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1965, Ed served as a naval officerfor 25 years, during which he received an MBA from University of Virginia. Hismost rewarding career accomplishment was during his command of t.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Richard J. Kiefer '55
Richard J., Kiefer, Col. (Ret.), USAF,
13Sep12-Richard J. Kiefer, born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1933 to Paul and Kathryn Kiefer,passed on August 26, 2012. Richard is survived by his wife of 57 years, CarrieLou; his daughters, Cynthia Kiefer and Kathryn Mellody; his son-in-law, James P.Mellody; his grandchildren, Jimmy and Katie Mellody and his twin sister,Kathleen Kiefer Graham and her husband, William Graham. Richard graduated fromthe U.S. Naval Academy in June 1955 and was immediately commissio.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Adrian W. Rich '37
13Sep12-Adrian W. Rich, a retired Baltimore businessman and volunteer, died Aug. 29 ofheart failure at Roland Park Place. The longtime Lutherville resident was 98.
Adrian Warwick Rich was born in Graham, Va., which is now Bluefield, Va. He wasa 1932 graduate of St. James School near Hagerstown, where he excelled in trackand was Maryland State Scholastic champion that year.
"Competing against Jesse Owens was a highlight of his life," said a daughter,Elizabeth Folberth of Bronxville, N.Y.
He wa.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: John M. Baker '00
4Sep12-LCDR John McAdams Baker of Norfolk, Va., died of brain cancer August 28
at the home of his mother and stepfather Barbara and Jack Brown in Williamsburg,
Va. He was born August 20, 1977 in Santiago, Chile. He graduated with honors
from Thomas Worthington High School in Worthington, Ohio, in 1996. He received
an appointment to the United States Naval Academy, where he earned a bachelor's
degree in history and was commissioned as an ensign in 2000. John stood out as a
member of 16th co.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: John F. Grucza III ['58]
31Aug12-John F. "Jack" Grucza, III
WAPPINGERS FALLS - John F. "Jack" Grucza III, 76, of Wappingers Falls, N.Y., anarea resident for 20 years, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at VassarBros. Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 10, 1936, the sonof John F. & Florence Mantifel Grucza II.
Jack graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in the class of 1958. He is survivedby his wife of 54 years, Nancy Kable Grucza. Jack served in the U.S. Navy from1958-1962 on destroyers i.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Robert J. Fabrizio '45
31Aug12-FABRIZIO Robert J. Robert J. Fabrizio died on Friday, August 24, 2012, inLexington. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. on May 6, 1921. Bob graduated fromthe United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., in June 1944, as a member ofthe Class of 1945. Bob was married for 56 years to Marie Marek, of Chicago,Ill., who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Joan F. Berlinand husband, Bruce, of Virginia Beach; son, Robert J. Fabrizio, Jr. and wife,Karen, of Lexington; and three gr.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Russell O. Hays '60
31Aug12-Russell 'Rusty' Hays
Easley
The Reverend Russell Orren Hays of the Foothills Presbyterian Community, Easley,SC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 17, 2012.
The Reverend Hays was married to Betsy Hopkins Hays, his dearly lovedsweetheart, for fifty-two years.
He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Virginia Russell and Orren LeeHays.
Rusty was a graduate of The United States Naval Academy, The Harvard BusinessSchool, and earned Master of Divinity and Doctor .... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Marshall E. Morrow '60
8Aug12-Marshall Edward Morrow, avid golfer, retired math and physics teacher, amateurastronomer, camping fanatic, and dedicated father surrendered to cancer on July29, 2012, at the age of 76 in Austin, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He wasborn on July 27, 1936, to United States Army Colonel and Mrs. George LutherMorrow, while Colonel Morrow was stationed with the 15th Infantry Regiment inTientsin, China.
Marshall grew up in Kerrville, Texas and graduated from Tivy High School in1954. After gr.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Edward J. Robeson III '45
Edward J. Robeson III
6Aug12-Lt. USN (Ret.) Edward John "Buddy" Robeson, 91, of York, S.C. went home toheaven on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, around 8:54 a.m. He was surrounded by hischildren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in his last days on earth. Hewas born Jan. 11, 1921, in Newport News, Va., the only son of Edward J. RobesonJr. and Ruth Richards Robeson and brother of Ruth Curtis Robeson KirkpatrickHowell, Frances Ferguson Robeson Hedin and Martha Richards Robeson Boardman(deceased). He m.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Walter H. Esworthy '42
Esworthy, Walter Hibbard
Aug. 11, 1918 - July 25, 2012
31July12-Walter was born in Collingswood, NJ. He graduated from the Naval Academy inAnnapolis, MD in December of 1941, 19 days after Pearl Harbor in the acceleratedwartime Class of 1942. He attended Submarine School in Groton, CT and spent hisnaval career with the submarine navy, culminating with a teaching assignment atthe Argentine Naval War College in Buenos Aires from 1959 to 1962. Afterretiring from the Navy Walter and wife, Ann moved.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Donald C. Long '50
10July12-Donald Charles Long
May 29, 1927 - July 4, 2012
Donald Charles Long was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on May 29, 1927 toCharles Algernon Long and Mary Estelle Davis Long. He attended elementary schoolin Oakmont before his parents moved to Titusville, Pa. where his father was adesign engineer for Struthers Wells. Don was a graduate of the Hill School inPottstown, PA and a member of the class of 1950 United States Naval Academy. Donspent two tours of duty on the Oriskany in Fighter .... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Roy A. Kelley '53
10July12-LCDR, Roy Alvin Kelley, Ret. USN.
LCDR, Roy Alvin Kelley, Ret. USN., 82, passed away on June 30, 2012 inPensacola, FL. He was born on January 31, 1930 in Quanah, Texas. Son of RobertAndrew Kelley and Virginia Ann (Ray) Kelley.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Joanna.
He is survived by one brother Dr. Charles Kelley (Helen), one son Robert Kelley(Susan), two daughters, Suzanne Kelley and Colleen Kelley and grand childrenAndrew and Regan, one sister-in-law Loreeta .... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Keith R. Hanson '95
10July12-Passed away Sunday morning, July 1st, as a result of injuries received in a caraccident. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Dorr Hanson; daughter, Hannah(8); parents, James and Mary Ann Hanson; and brothers, Jay, Kelly, and Ron. Hewas born January 25, 1973 in Fremont, NE, graduated from the US Naval Academy in1995 where he met and married Jennifer Dorr on November 9, 1996. He received hisMasters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute ofTechnology in 2007 and g.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Harlow Falevsky '48
10July12-Date of Death:
07/04/2012
U.S. Navy veteran owned steel company
Longtime Staten Islander Harlow (Henry) Falevsky, 87, of Emerson Hill, a U.S.Navy veteran and college athlete, died Wednesday at home.
Born in West DePere, Wis., he also lived in Minnesota, West Brighton and NewDorp before settling on Emerson Hill in 1959.He attended Marquette University,Milwaukee, until he was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.,where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineeri.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Robert M. Strieter '41
10July12-Captain Robert Martin Strieter, US Navy (Ret.), 94, passed away Monday, July 2,2012. He was born in Rock Island, IL.
Robert was a Naval Aviator and Aeronautical Engineer. He belonged to AscensionLutheran Church and was a member of the Eau Gallie Yacht Club, the Naval AcademyAlumni Association, and The Dadalians.
Capt. Strieter is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Danna Strieter andHelmut Swarovski; son, Bradford Martin Strieter; grandchildren, VanessaSwarovski Piedra, Nadja Swa.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: William C. Patton '47
20Jun12-PATTON, WILLIAM C. Sept. 2, 1922 to June 3, 2012 Bill was born in Camden OH, theonly child of Marian and Harry. He excelled in academics and athletics,graduating from the Naval Academy in 1946 with the NCAA record in javelin. Heheld a master's in Human Relations. During his 30 year career as an artilleryofficer in the Marines he fought in Korea, including the Chosin Reservoir wheretemperatures dropped to 35 below. He also served 3 tours in Vietnam, and wasawarded the Bronze Star with Com.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Robert H. Milbrath '34
12Jun12-MILBRATH--Robert Henry. Robert Henry Milbrath died after a brief illness on May30 with his loving family by his side in Gainesville, FL at the age of 100. Bobwas born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1912. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academyin 1934, Bob began his career in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as a sales engineerfor Standard Oil Company of New Jersey (today Exxon Mobil). He married MargaretRipperger of Brooklyn Heights in 1940. During World War II he served asAssistant Naval Attache in Bu.... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Richard Glickman '49
4June12-GLICKMAN--Richard. Passed away on May 30, 2012. A kind gentleman who alwaysthought of others before he thought about himself. He was a graduate of theUnited States Naval Academy and Penn. State University. He earned a mastersdegree from the Business School at Columbia University and, after service as anaval officer, began a distinguished career as a CPA in New York. He authoredthe Complete Guide to Accounting and Financial Methods and Controls for ServiceBusinesses. He was a founder and .... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: James F. O'Neill '45
24May12 - James Francis (Jim) O'Neil, 89, born September 30, 1922 in Akron, Ohio, died
peacefully on May 18, 2012. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60
years, Mary Helen (nee Mahoney).
Father of 10: Michael (PA, deceased) of Oakton, VA., Brian (Myrna) of Cottage Grove, ORE., the late Robert (passed awayat age seven in Annapolis, Md. in 1957), Kathleen (Joe Incorvaia) of
Riverside, Conn., Marie Flaherty (Kevin) of Madison, .... Click here to Read more
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Obituary: Barbara S. Akin (J. Akin '50)
24May12 - NEW LONDON - Barbara "Bobbie" Schaller Akin passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012,
at the age of 84.
Born on July 2, 1927, in the borough of Manhattan, New York City, she grew up in
Pelham Manor, N.Y. Following graduation from Pelham High School, she worked in
New York City for the General Electric Corporation.
In 1948, she met John C. "Jack" Akin, a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy, on
a blind date. They were married on June 4, 1950; had three children, and spent
thei.... Click here to Read more
Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:20:24 PM
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Obituary: William J. Lane '54
22May12 - Lane, William (Bill) John passed away on May 10, 2012. Bill was born on Feb 21, 1933 and raised in
Rockaway Beach, NY. At the age of 17 Bill received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He proudly served his country as an officer in the U.S. Navy.
He was a Commander (and plank owner) of the "USS Fox" during the Viet Nam War doing battle in the Tonkin Gulf. Bill worked in the private sector for 30 years on the cutting edge of compute.... Click here to Read more
Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:20:24 PM
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Obituary: Wayne L. Jensen '50
22May12 - JENSEN, WAYNE L. September 27, 1927 to May 11, 2012 Captain Wayne Jensen was
born on September 27, 1927 to Robert and Harriett Jensen in Elk Point, South
Dakota. He graduated from Elk Point high school in 1944. Wayne then attended
Bainbridge Preparatory School for one year before being selected to attend the
United States Naval Academy by the late United States Senator Chan Gurney in
1945. He graduated from the Academy in 1950 at the top of his class. After a
short tour of duty.... Click here to Read more
Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:20:24 PM
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Obituary: David L. Waldron '53
18May12 - Col. David Lee Waldron (Ret.) finished his life on April 30, 2012.
David was born June 11, 1930 at Burt Lake, MI, the son of Charles W. and Dora I.
(McMichael) Waldron. The eighth of ten children, he grew up on the family farm
in Burt Lake.
After graduating from Petoskey High School he was appointed to the US Naval
Academy by Congressman Charles E. Potter. He received his commission and B.S
degree in 1953 and then transferred to the U.S. Air Force to pursue his dream.... Click here to Read more
Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:20:24 PM
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Obituary: Dennis A. McCormick '57
Dennis A. McCormick, Air Force officer
8May12-Dennis A. McCormick, 76, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel who then workedfor what became the Unisys technology services firm, died April 30 at Sunriseassisted living in Reston.
He had complications from cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition that causesvessels in the brain to burst under pressure. The death was confirmed by hisdaughter Denise M. Harris.
Col. McCormick, who served in the Air Force from 1957 to 1978, flew bombersearly in his.... Click here to Read more
Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:20:24 PM
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Obituary: Carolyn (Wife of Morrison '59)
8May12-Carolyn Morrison,70, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2012 after acourageous nine month battle with lung cancer. During her last days she wassurrounded by her loving family and friends celebrating her life. Carolyn wasborn April 24, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to Edward and Lenore Gill.
She met her future husband Glenn R. Morrison, Jr., while he was a midshipman atthe Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and married August 8, 1959. In 1970 Carolynmoved to AZ with her three dau.... Click here to Read more
Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:20:24 PM
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Obituary: Robert R. Wooding '40
8May12-WOODING, ROBERT R. Rear Admiral Robert R. Wooding died at Scottsdale, AZ on 11April 2012. He was 95. A graduate of the US Naval academy Class of 1940 and aPearl Harbor survivor, he went on to a distinguished 34-year Navy careerconcluding with his command of the Southwest Division Naval Engineering Commandin San Diego, California from 1967 until his retirement in 1970. Read AdmiralWooding is survived by his children Pamela Wooding Gagen, Robert R. Wooding,Jr., Barbara McGeorge and Janie De.... Click here to Read more
Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:20:24 PM
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Obituary: Thomas J. Dwyer '46
10Apr12-THOMAS J. DWYER Thomas J. Dwyer passed away on April 2, 2012 after a lengthy
illness. Mr. Dwyer was born on May 16, 1923 in Newark, NJ. He was preceded in
death by his parents Martin Dwyer and Mae Baker Treadwell Dwyer; his beloved
brother, Martin Dwyer; sister, Evelyn Dwyer VanSciver; and his son, Thomas J.
Dwyer, Jr. He is survived by his devoted wife, Irene Cushing Dwyer of North Palm
Beach, FL; daughters, Winifred Dwyer Post of San Francisco, CA, and Doreen Dwyer
of North Palm .... Click here to Read more
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