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J. "Clyde" Swartzwelder ’33, professor emeritus and a retired head of the department of Tropical Medicine and Medical Parasitology at Louisiana State University Medical Center, died Monday at his home. He was 91. Dr. Swartzwelder was born in Lynn, Mass., and lived in Metairie [Louisiana] for the past 68 years. Dr. Swartzwelder had a bachelor’s degree in entomology from the University of Massachusetts, a master’s degree in helminthology from Tulane University and a doctorate in protozoology from Tulane University, and he was certified by the American Board of Microbiology. His major research interests were ambiasis, Chagas’ disease, anthelmintics, medical education and research training in tropical medicine. After a four-year stint as an assistant in medical parasitology at Tulane University’s School of Medicine, Dr. Swartzwelder joined the staff of LSU Medical School as an instructor in 1937. He rose to the rank of assistant professor while still working as a scientist at Charity Hospital. He joined the Army during World War II and was a parasitologist and malariologist in the South Pacific. He was chief of the field survey branch of the tropical disease control division in the office of the Surgeon General and achieved the rank of major. Dr. Swartzwelder returned to LSU in 1946. He was named a professor of medical parasitology in 1950. In 1958, he was named education director of LSU’s Inter-american Training Program in Tropical Medicine. He was named head of LSU’s Department of Tropical Medicine and Medical Parasitology in 1960. He juggled his duties at the medical school with his work at LSU-ITPTM; he participated in training the staff of about 70 percent of the medical schools in the United States, as well as medical officers in the Armed Forces and Peace Corps doctors. He was also key to developing LSU’s International Center for Medical Research and Training in San Jose, Costa Rica. Dr. Swartzwelder retired in 1975. He was named professor emeritus that year, a title he held until his death. He was an honorary foreign member of "Carlos Finley" Society and the Sociedad Mexicana de Parasitologia. He was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award from the LSU Alumni. He was the author or co-author of almost 140 scientific publications from 1934 to 1975, including one of the leading textbooks on tropical medicine. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Gerald Swartzwelder, and a sister, Louise Grant of Bradenton, Fla.… (The Times-Picayune (New Orleans), June 19, 2002) Lois F. Friedrich ’35, 89, formerly of Sunhill Drive in Florence, died May 27 [2002] in Northampton Nursing Home. Born Dec. 20, 1912, in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Drucilla (Johnson) Friedrich. She was a lifelong resident of Northampton and a graduate of Northampton High School. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. She worked for 35 years in the billing department of Smith College, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence and was a former member and past worthy matron of the Bethlehem Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She leaves a sister, Thelma Friedrich of Middletown, Conn. A sister, Auriel Havron, died in 2001…. (Daily Hampshire Gazette, 5/30/02) Hamilton Laudani ’41, 86, husband of 54 years of Gladys Hutchings Guy Laudani, died 19, 2002. Mr. Laudani was born in Pedara, Sicily, Italy, a son of the late Domenico Laudani and Rosaria Tomaselli Laudani. He was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, receiving advanced degrees in Entomology, Plant Pathology and Horticulture. During World War II, Mr. Laudani served as Medical Entomologist, US Army Malaria Control Unit in the South Pacific. After the war, he became Director of the US Dept. of Agriculture Laboratory for Research of Insects in Savannah, Ga. His last six years of service were as Director of the International Program Division of the ERRO, US Dept of Agriculture, United States Embassy, Rome, Italy. Besides his scientific background, Mr. Laudani was a man of many talents, being skilled in landscaping, woodworking and tailoring. He was a "gentleman of the old school", modest, self-effacing, quietly religious, possessing a subtle sense of humor, quick to give approval and encouragement to others. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word. He was a member of James Island Presbyterian Church. . . . (7/20/02) Lewis H. Scott ’41S, 82, of Mount Warner Road died May 15 [2002] in Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Born Oct. 29, 1919, in North Hadley, he was the son of the late Rufus Porter and Theresa (Dean) Scott. He was a graduate of Hopkins Academy, where he was a star center on the basketball team, and received an associate’s degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts. He later received teaching certification in Connecticut. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He lived for many years in Monroe, Conn., where he taught at Vocational Arts. Earlier he was the owner for many years of Garden Guides, a landscaping business in Monroe. Upon his retirement he returned to Hadley. He was a member of North Hadley Congregational Church and a 50-year member of the Washington Lodge of Masons in Connecticut. He also belonged to the Amherst Odd Fellows. Mr. Scott enjoyed fishing and hunting. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Janice (Schwartz) Scott; two sons, Russell A. Scott of Williamsburg and David E. Scott of Hadley; a daughter, Elizabeth Montgomery of Belchertown; and three grandchildren… (Northampton Daily Hampshire Gazette, 5/17/02) Harry O. Bateman Jr. ’47S, 83, of 9 Pine Drive in Osteen, Florida, formerly of Wenchendon, a World War II veteran and a retired business manager, died Sunday, June 16, in Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, Orange City, Florida, after an illness. His wife, Isabel M. (Whitney) Bateman, died in 1992. He leaves a son, Bruce W. Bateman of College Station, Texas; five daughters, Marsha F. Martin of Holden, Kimberley Bateman of Hooksett, New Hampshire, Susan A. Manely of Concord, North Carolina, Rebecca J. Bateman of Wake Forest, North Carolina, and Amber P. Demarest of Templeton; nine grandchildren; a great-grandson; nephews and nieces. He was born in Winchendon, son of H. Osgood and Florence M. (Turner) Bateman, and moved to Florida four years ago. He graduated from Murdock High School in 1937 and attended the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Bateman was a business manager at Wendell P. Clark Memorial Regional Recreational and Fitness Center, retiring in 1984. He was also a former bookkeeper at A.P. Bateman & Son and assistant cashier at First National Bank of Winchendon. He was a member of Deltona United Church of Christ, Eugene M. Connor Post 193 American Legion and Lt. Frederick Wilder White Post 2158 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kove Estate Country Club and Worcester Chapter of Ice Hockey Referees; an associate member of First Congregational Church of Winchendon; and a former member of Winchendon School Country Club and Gardner Municipal Golf Course. Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Inc. Edward L. "Bud" White ’49,80, of Florence died April 12 [2002] at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Northampton on Nov. 6, 1921, he was the son of the late Edward and Agnes (Cashman) White. He attended New York Military Academy and was a graduate of the former St. Michael’s High School in Northampton and the University of Massachusetts, where he played on the basketball team. He was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran of World War II, serving as an instructor in electronics and radar. His wife, Elizabeth (Little) White, died in 1988. He leaves several cousins, including Suzanne Longto and Kathy Foster…. (Northampton Daily Hampshire Gazette, 4/15/02) Harvey J. McKinney ’50, 73, of East Hartford, beloved husband of Patricia (Corcoran) McKinney, died April 3, 2002 at Salmon Brook in Glastonbury. Harvey was born in Springfield, Mass., on Dec. 28, 1928, a son of the late Leroy C. and Louise (Skelton) McKinney, and was a resident of East Hartford for over 40 years. Harvey was a 1950 graduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass., and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Prior to his retirement in 1992, Harvey was employed as a chemist for Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford for 40 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Church, East Hartford, Ct., and a member of the Our Lady of Peace Retiree’s Groups. He was also a member of the American Legion. Harvey had a love of gardening, opera, and classical music and was very involved in family genealogy. Besides his loving wife of 37 years, Harvey is survived by 2 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Gail L. McKinney-Weaver and Gregg Weaver of East Hartford, Conn., Linda A. and Jaime Russell of Manchester, Conn.; a grandson Miguel Russell of Manchester, Conn.; a brother, Robert Edward McKinney of Florida; nieces and nephews… Springfield Union News, 4/6/02) Richard E. Arceci ’53, 69, of Maineswille, formerly of Chattanooga, TN died Sept. 25 [2001] at Hospice of Cincinnati. Born Feb. 3, 1932 in Winchendon, to Emilio and Alvida (Tontini) Arceci, he was a 1949 graduate of Murdock High School and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1953. A United State Army veteran, he was a member of St. Philips Catholic Church in Morrow, Ohio and was on the board of trustees for Village on the Green. He was president and owner of SPATCO, International before retiring in 1994. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Dolores (Sherman) Arceci, his parents, Emilio and Alvida Arceci of Winchendon, one son and daughter-in-law, Richard S. and Kim Arceci of Royal Oak, MI, two daughters and sons-in-law, Vicky and John Pielsticker of Milford and Sandy and Marty Boisture of Grand Blanc, MI; one sister, Nancy Best; and six grandchildren, Jennifer and Kristen Pielsticker, Nicole, Sarah, and Joe Boistuer, and Nicholas Arceci… Ernest E. Proulx ’55, 70, former mayor of the city of Holyoke, died Friday [5/31/02] at Baystate Medical Center. He was the son of the late Ernest E. and Leda (Ducharme) Proulx. Ernest was a lifelong resident and in his youth attended Immaculate Conception Grammar School and graduated from Holy Rosary High School. He later graduated from Holyoke Community College and UMass Amherst. He then attended Boston University School of Law, where he graduated in 1960, and also passed the bar exam the same year. He was the longest serving mayor in city history having been elected in 1975 and retiring from office in 1987, and returning to private law practice. He was an attorney for over forty years and spent four years representing the Holyoke Water Department. Ernest was also an alderman in his beloved city for fourteen years before being elected mayor. He is survived by his wife, Gloria (Garofalo) Proulx; two daughters, Lisa Thomas and her husband, Doug of Fairfax, VA and Jennifer Proulx of Alexandria, VA. He also leaves a brother, Charles Proulx and his wife, Jill of Chicopee; four grandchildren, Rachel, Jake, Nicole and Sarah. He was predeceased by two sisters, Irene Campo and Alice Sicard. Also survived by a step-son, Glenn Lowery of Longmeadow; step-daughter, Debbie Garofalo of Springfield; step-brother, Ronald Gregoire of South Hadley; step-sister, Connie Turgeion of Granby and four step-grandchildren… (Springfield Republican, 6/2/02) Barbara J. (Mayer) Cunningham ’56,68, died early morning at her residence on Friday, June 20, 2002. Born in West Springfield on September 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Walter & Margaret (Megolitz) Mayer. Barbara was a graduate of West Springfield High School, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, she also attended New York City Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed for many years as a schoolteacher for the Springfield, Ludlow, & Hampden school systems. She is survived by her husband, Richard F. Cunningham of Wilbraham; two sons, Craig A. & his wife Nancy Cunningham, both of Wilbraham, and Robert H. & his wife Doreen Cunningham, both of Monson; one sister, Patricia Fenn of Dalton, MA; loving grandmother of Jared & Rachel Cunningham, both of Wilbraham, and Kyle Cunningham of Monson. … David R. Rehbein ’58,66, of 79 Lakeshore Dr., West Brookfield, died Wednesday, June 5 [2002], at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. Born in Springfield, he lived in Longmeadow for 32 years before moving to West Brookfield last year. He was a graduate of the former Springfield Technical High School and in 1958 graduated from the University of Massachusetts. He was a U.S. Army veteran from 1958 to 1960, serving in Nuremberg, Germany. David was a director of claims at Aetna Life and Casualty in Hartford, CT for 34 years, retiring in 1994. He coached hockey, baseball, and girls’ softball in Longmeadow. He played in the Longmeadow Softball League for 30 years, and also played senior softball and senior volleyball with the Relics from 1996 to 2001. He was a member of the Longmeadow Lodge of Masons since 1972, the Western Mass. Football Officials Association since 1964, and the National Ice Hockey Officials Association from 1966 to 1986. He was a volunteer at Rachel’s Table from 1993 – 1999, and was elected as Park Commissioner for the Longmeadow Park and Recreation Department, serving from 194 to 2002. David is survived by his wife of 39 years, the former Lynne Ochieano of West Brookfield; a daughter, Tracy R. Ferrando of Houston, TX; a son, Jeffrey Rehbein of Longmeadow; and a granddaughter, Erika Rehbein of Longmeadow… (Springfield Union News, 6/7/02) Edmund J. Ryan ’59, 71, of 15 Sumner Ave., in the Florence section, died Saturday [4/27/02] at home. Born in Northampton April 11, 1931, he was the son of the late Edmund D. and Catherine (Mansfield) Ryan. He was educated in Northampton schools and was a 1949 graduate of the former St. Michael’s High School. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the US Army Corps of Engineers stationed in the Philippines. He achieved the rank of corporal. After the service, he graduated from the University of Massachusetts Engineering School in 1959. He was a civil engineer at UMass for over 37 years, retiring in 1995. He was a communicant of Annunciation Church in Florence. He was a member of the Northampton Parking Committee and served on the Parking Garage Building Committee. He served on the Parking Commission in Northampton since 1989 and as chairman since 1990. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and volunteered with the Boy Scout Troop 103 in Florence. He enjoyed travelling. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Bernadette R. (Joyce) Ryan; his son and daughter-in-law Kevin J. and Laurie Ryan of Florence and his son, Michael T. Ryan of Florence; 2 sisters, Rosemary O’Connell of Northampton and Kathleen Lavoie of Ludlow and several nieces and nephews…. (Springfield Union News, 4/2/02) Barry F. Carlson ’68S, 60, a Northampton native, died May 29 [2002] while playing tennis at the Academy Hill courts in Wilton, Maine. Born May 23, 1942, in Northampton, he was the son of Marjorie Waterman Carlson and the late Francis Jence Carlson. As a child, he lived with his family on the Sophia Smith Homestead in Hatfield. He also spent summers on Pine Island Lake in Westhampton. Mr. Carlson was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea. After his discharge, he received an associate’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He had moved to Maine in the early 1970s, and to Farmington in 1983. Mr. Carlson worked as a baker at the University of Maine at Farmington and at Camp Laurel in Readfield, Maine. Earlier he worked as food and beverage manager at Saddleback Ski Area in Rangeley, Maine, and in 1981 was featured in its advertising campaign. He had also worked at the Shawmut Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine. He enjoyed tennis, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, camping, kayaking and biking. He taught tennis and skiing to children as a volunteer. He also coached youth baseball. Besides his mother, he leaves his wife, Sarah (Terry) Carlson; a son, F. Jence Carlson of Northampton; and several nieces and nephews…. (Northampton Daily Hampshire Gazette, 6/5/02) David Stevens ’68G,79, a former Easthampton resident and longtime local teacher, died May 7 [2002] at home [Cape Coral, Florida]. He was born in Nashua, New Hampshire and received a bachelor’s degree in 1947 from Amherst College and a doctorate in 1968 from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mr. Stevens had moved to Florida in 1985. He was a teacher from 1951 to 1984 at Williston Northampton School in Easthampton. He also taught at Barry University. He was a 29-year member and former president of the Rotary Club in Easthampton, as well as a member of the Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast. He belonged to the U.S. Power Squadron for 50 years and was a life member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was also a member of the American Philatelic Society. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Ruth Stevens; three sons, David Stevens of St. Andrew’s, Nova Scotia, Canada, Daniel Stevens of Cape Coral and Thomas Stevens of Southampton; a brother, Frank Stevens of Stonington, Conn.; and a niece and nephew… (Northampton Daily Hampshire Gazette, 5/15/02) Donald T. Proulx ’71, 53, of Holyoke, died suddenly at his home on Friday evening. He was a graduate of Holyoke High School, a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of the University of Massachusetts, and received his master’s degree in education from Westfield State College. He was a Teacher of Special Needs Children for the Holyoke Public School system for the past 27 years. Donald was an active environmental preservation advocate and had recently worked to preserve the Mount Tom area for future generations. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean (Murray) Proulx; his parents, Donald P. and Teresa (Jacques) of South Hadley; two brothers, Gary M. of Holyoke and Joel P. of Belchertown; three uncles, one aunt and several nieces & nephews. . . ( Sunday Republican 3/31/02) Mark A. "Skip" Coffey ’72, 56, of 1680 Parker St., died Thursday [6/6/02] at his home. He was Professor of Accounting at Western New England College for 27 years, and also taught the CMA and CPA review through western New England College and the University of Massachusetts. Born in Springfield, he was a lifelong resident, earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and his Masters in Business Administration at the University of Mass., and a Masters of Science in Accounting at the University of Hartford. He was a Certified Management Accountant. He was the faculty advisor for Student Accounting Association at Western New England College, where he was very active in the Business Internship Program. Mark was active in the local theatrical community since 1995, and was former president of the Encore Players and performed in the annual CETA competition. For many years, Mark pitched in local softball leagues and was a member of the Quaboag Country Club Golf League and played in various local charity leagues. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and received the National Defense Service Medal. Mark is survived by his parents, Marcus A. and Mildred (Butts) Coffey of Springfield; his wife, Catherine A. (Mulvihill) Coffey; and two step-sons, Peter S. Gagne and his wife Tracy of Alpharetta, GA, and John G. Gagne and his wife Christina of Decatur, GA; and one step-daughter, Pamela A. Fedorko and her husband Joseph of Greenwich, CT. Mark also leaves two brothers, Michael D. Coffey of Springfield and Steven Coffey of West Springfield. Mark was a spectacular grandfather to his six very special grandchildren… Springfield Union News, 6/8/02) Viktor A. Ryll ’72, 51, died April 25 [2002] at Memorial Health University Medical Center. A native of W. Springfield, MA, Mr. Ryll graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Design from the University of Massachusetts and an Associates degree from the University of Oregon. In 1972 he started Viktor A. Ryll Landscape Company in the metro Atlanta area. In 1982 he moved his business and residence to Ho Hum Hollow in Between, GA. He was an active volunteer in Monroe and Loganville, donating his skills to the beautification of both cities. In 2000 he moved to Savannah where he was a communicant of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and a landscape designer. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Hannah Grace Ryll. Survivors: his wife, Anita Butler Ryll of Savannah; daughter, Julia Marsh Ryll of Savannah; family Johanna Fullam of Truro, MA, Robert J. Ryll of West Springfield, MA, Patricia Bisbano of Danbury, CT, Mark P. Ryll of Greenville, SC, Michael C. Ryll of Quincy, MA; several nieces and nephews…. (Springfield Union News, 5/13/02) Frederick V. Artuso ’73, 51, beloved husband, best friend and soul mate of Ann (Zerbini) Artuso of Wethersfield, CT peacefully passed away on June14, 2002 with his family by his side, after a courageous seven year struggle with his illness. He was born October 30, 1950 in Springfield, MA, son of Marion T. Artuso of Hobe Sound, FL and the late Dominic Artuso. He was a 1968 graduate of Agawam High School, Agawam, MA, a graduate of The Career Academy of Radio and Television Broadcasting in Washington D.C., and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. He was a special education teacher in the Springfield Public School system for 28 years, and was a member of the S.E.A. He will be remembered for his kind smile, gentle spirit, generous heart and remarkable positive attitude. He was a true humanitarian, always concerned and caring about the welfare of others, especially his students. He had a zest for life, laughter and singing rock and roll music. He loved sports, playing tennis, bowling, biking, swimming, and walking. He was an avid and dedicated fan of the New York Yankees, the New York Giants, and the Springfield Falcons Hockey Team. He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. His memory will live on in our hearts. Besides his wife he leaves two brothers-in-law and their spouses, Michael and Phyllis Zerbini of Wethersfield, and James and Kathleen Zerbini of Ellington, CT; several nieces, nephews, godchildren, many aunts, uncles and cousins, countless friends and students, and his faithful dog, Jack…. (Springfield Sunday Republican, 6/18/02) David R. Garrant ’73,52, of 121 North Main Street, Lord Jeffrey Apartments, Belchertown, died May 20, 2002, in Mary Lane Hospital, Ware. He was born in Northampton and graduated from South Hadley High School. David received his Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. He had resided in Belchertown for twelve years coming from South Hadley. David was self-employed in the computer industry. He was active with Big Brothers and was the President of a bicycle club in Boston. David is survived by his parents Roland N. and Agnes A. (Carrier) Garrant of South Hadley; one brother Daniel R. Garrant of Chicopee; two sisters Cynthia Beth Reynold of Mattapoisett and Loralee J. Clifford of Chicopee; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles…. (Springfield Union News, 5/22/02) Lorraine L. (Myette) Vogel ’75, 78, of 52 Main Road [Goshen] died March 20 [2002] at home. Born February 16, 1924, in Leeds, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Leona (Benne) Myette. She attended the former Northampton Commercial College and was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts. Mrs. Bogel worked for many years as a counselor at the Worcester County Court Probation Office, retiring in the late 1980s. After her retirement, she was a volunteer "school grandmother" in Goshen. She leaves her husband of 50 years, Allan Vogel; four sons, Robert Fox of Oklahoma, George Fox of Springfield, Russell Vogel of Indonesia and Douglas Vogel of Wyoming; two daughters, Candra Day of Wyoming and Hope Vogel of Arizona; a grandson whom Mrs. Vogel and her husband raised, Dustin Bernier of Goshen; two brothers, Walter Myette of Florida and Russell Myette of Northampton; a sister, Jane Blais of Northampton; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Two daughters, Nancy Larocelle and Lisa Bernier, died earlier…. (Northampton Daily Hampshire Gazette, 6/18/02) Margaret D. (Ferguson) Trotman ’77G,62, of 158 Shays St. died unexpectedly May 26 [2002] at home. Born April 23, 1940, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Kitty MacArthur and the late John Ferguson. She received a bachelor’s degree from Alma College in Alma, Mich., and a master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mrs. Trotman was a teacher in the Granby school system for the past 35 years, teaching fourth, fifth and sixth grades. She was a member for 25 years of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amherst, where she was active with the choir. She had a love of reading and children’s literature as well as a passion for music. She leaves her husband of 37 years, Thomas Trotman, a daughter, Jody Trotman of South Hadley; a sister, Joan Ferguson and a brother, John Ferguson, both of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. … (Northampton Daily Hampshire Gazette, 5/30/02) Robert L. Booth ’80, 57, of Robin Road died March 25 at home. Born March 20, 1945, in Holyoke, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Crowley) Booth. He was a 1963 graduate of Easthampton High School and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mr. Booth worked as a process engineer at James River Graphics in South Hadley, retiring in 2000. Earlier he had worked at the former Rexall Chemical Col. In Holyoke. An avid golfer, he was often seen on the links at Pine Grove Golf Course in Northampton. He leaves his wife of 38 years, Adrienne (Sulzycki) Booth; a daughter, Alicia Ortiz of Southbridge; two brothers; six sisters; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews… (Northampton Daily Hampshire Gazette) Beth Goodman ’80, 50, a Washington lawyer who represented children with disabilities and was lead counsel in a long-running class action against the D.C. school system, died of ovarian cancer July 9 [2002] at her Washington home. Ms. Goodman’s clients included special-education students who have charged the city with failing to meet its responsibility to transport them to classes. The city is required to provide bus service for special-Ed students, but parents and administrators have charged that the system is plagued with tardiness and other problems. Ms. Goodman was among the attorneys representing special-Ed students who charged in court filings that some scheduled bus service was abysmal and was failing some of the city’s neediest children. Ms. Goodman was lead attorney in the so-called Petties case, the last of three class actions filed on behalf of the students. It has been in and out of the courts since 1995. Ms. Goodman was one of a number of local attorneys specializing in helping parents win special schooling for their disabled children. She was in partnership with her husband, Brad Johnson, and had also been associated with the firm of Feldesman, Tucker, Leifer, Fidell Bank. She represented hundreds of families seeking educational services. Ms. Goodman was born in Charlotte, N.C. She was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and received a law degree from Antioch School of Law in 1984. She worked for the firm of Bogin and Eig early in her career. Ms. Goodman was a director of the Cou8ncil of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, an organization of attorneys, advocates for children and parents of children with disabilities. Her marriage to Greg Hunter ended in divorce. In addition to Brad Johnson, her husband of 22 years, and their son, Nathaniel Johnson, both of Washington, survivors include her mother, Joyce Chase of New York; her father and stepmother, Arthur and Joyce Goodman, both of Charlotte; and five brothers. Deborah C. (Bozen) Lapides ’81G, 46, of Westfield, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in Noble Hospital. Deborah was born March 22, 1956 in Rutland, VT, daughter of Virginia (Salaba) Bozen and the late Francis B. Bozen who died October 25, 2000. She was educated in the public schools of Poultney, VT, graduating as Valedictorian in 1974 from Pultney High School. She furthered her education at Green Mountain college, attaining an Associates degree in 1975, before moving on the Westfield State College for a BA. Deborah graduated from the University of Mass. At Amherst with a Masters degree in Education. She located in Boston where she had a successful career as a real estate broker until poor health caused her to return to the Springfield-Westfield area. She leaves her mother and many friends…. (Springfield Union News, 6/8/02) Richard Fogel ’84G, 47, of 121 Bay Road [Hadley] died Friday (5/10/02) in Provincetown while camping with his family. The cause of death was heart disease. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., May 11, 1954, he was the son of Louis and Joan (Siegel) Fogel. He attended East Grand Rapids High School, graduated in 1980 from University of Michigan Residential College and earned a master of education degree in 1983 from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, a master of science in community economic development in 1986 from New Hampshire College and a certificate in elementary and secondary education in 1996 from the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. Fogel married the former Mary Dent in 1988. They traveled widely, living and working in South and Central America, New Mexico, Wisconsin and Michigan as well as in western Massachusetts. An educator and community organizer, he helped to found the National Priorities Project in 1982, and served as the director of the Western Massachusetts Community Loan Fund from 1986 to 1989. Most recently, he was the outreach and communications coordinator at the Food Bank Farm. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Louis and Jack, ages 9 and 5 respectively; four brothers, Steven of Williamstown, David of Federal Way, Wash., Dan of Grand Rapids and Norton of Ann Arbor, Mich.; a niece, nine nephews, an aunt and an uncle. … (Greenfield Recorder, 5/14/02) John L. Travers ’86,38, of Watertown, an investor, died Saturday in a boating accident in Oak Bluffs. Born in Malden, he grew up in Millis and was a 1981 graduate of Millis High School. He received his degree in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1986. He had lived in Watertown for the last 10 years. Mr. Travers was a self-employed private investor for the last ten years. He had a love of fishing and was in the Vineyard attending a shark fishing tournament at the time of his death. He is survived by his parents, Joseph L. and Catherine F. (Conway) of Millis; three sisters, Judith A. of Waltham, Jeanne Travers-Stetson and Joanne M. O’Connell, both of Norfolk; three brothers, Joseph M. of Wilmington, NC, Patrick C. of Weston, FL., and Michael J. of Blythewood, SC; a paternal grandmother, Anne of Natick; and eight nieces and nephews. . . (Herald 7/24/02) Thomas R. Brennan ’87, of Bridgewater, passed away on January 21, 2002. Tom went into BU Medical Center for an aortic valve transplant on January 16. He suffered a stroke while under anesthesia and never woke up. Tom’s brain swelled and hemmoraged and his wife, Lisa (Griffin) Brennan ’88, had to make the horrible decision to let him go. They were married for 11 years. He leaves behind 3 children, Patrick John, 10, Samuel Thomas, 8, and Meredith Gardner, 6. Tom worked for Fleet Capital Leasing in Boston, his obituary ran in The Brockton Enterprise on January 24. Lisa (Griffin) Brennan Anton Reish ’90G, 51, of Sunderland, died Thursday (5-16-02) while on the Appalachian Trail in West Wardsboro, VT. He was born in Lengries, Germany, July 15,1950, the son of Anthony and Maria (Feichtinger) Reish. After earning a bachelor of arts degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he served with the Peace Corps in Morocco. Upon his return to the United States, he moved to Washington, D.C., where he earned a master of business administration degree at George Washington University. There he met and married Margaret Orelup in 1981. The couple moved to Sunderland in 1987, where he earned a master of science degree in computer science from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Reish was a database administrator for Konica and then CIGNA. He served on the Finance Committee in Sunderland for several years. B Besides his wife, and his mother of New Jersey, he leaves two sons, Victor and Denis, and a daughter, Svyeta, all at home; a brother, Tom of Westmoreland, NH; a sister, Kathy Ranfield of Virginia Beach, VA, aunts, uncles, and cousins. . . (The Recorder 5/21/02) Lori A. Trager ’92, 47, of Salem Place died unexpectedly of a brain tumor May 12 [2002] at Leahy Clinic in Burlington. Born May 26, 1954, in New York City, she was the daughter of Dr. Victor and Elaine (Kenler) Trager of Southbury, Conn. She received a bachelor’s degree in 1992 from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a nursing degree from Springfield Technical Community College. She earned a master’s degree in nursing administration and geriatric clinical nursing in 1998 from the University of San Francisco. Ms. Trager had lived in Amherst for several years. She worked as a registered nurse in a number of nursing and administrative positions, most recently with elders in the San Francisco area. She was a member of Synagogue Beyt Tikkun in San Francisco and of the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence. A past member of the Hampshire Choral Society, she loved music and played mandolin and banjo. She also loved animals. She enjoyed international cuisine. Besides her parents, she leaves her partner, Karen MacDonald, and a son, Zachery, both of Amherst; a brother, Dr. Michael Trager of Woodbury, Conn.; and many nieces and nephews… (Northampton Daily Hampshire Gazette, 5/19/02) FACULTY Howard W. Jaffe, 83, of Amherst, professor emeritus of Geology, died May 13 at the Center for Extended Care. He served the University for 22 and a half years before retiring in 1990. He was a visiting professor three times at the University of Geneva and was head of the Geological and Mineralogical Research Group for Union Carbide's mining and metal division before coming to the University. His work at Union Carbide led to the development of the YAG diamond, a synthetic mineral which is used in laser surgery. He also worked for the Bureau of Mines and the U.S. Geological Survey. His publications included two books and dozens of shorter works. He had a mineral "jaffeite" named for him in 1989. He had a bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College, from which he received a distinguished alumni award in 1963, and a doctorate from the University of Geneva. He was a member of Sigma Psi, the Canadian Mineralogical Society, the Geological Society of America, and the Mineral Society of Great Britain, among other organizations. A longtime runner, he completed more than 20 marathons after the age of 60. He also volunteered with the Boy Scouts, Little League, and local schools and enjoyed music, painting and natural history. His wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Boudreau Jaffe, who also had taught in Geology, died in 1999. He leaves two sons, Andrew of Conway, and Stephen of Durham, N.C.; a daughter, Marina of Amherst; and eight grandchildren. (Campus Chronicle Online 5/17/02) Mindaugas S. Kaulenas, 64, of Amherst, a professor of Biology, died April 27. He served the University for 37 and a half years. Originally from Lithuania, he received his bachelor's and doctoral degrees from the University of London. He served as chair of Zoology and then Biology between 1982 and 1995, participating in the formation of the Biology Department from Botany and Zoology in 1992. He also was active in building his department's interdisciplinary graduate programs. The author of dozens of articles and a monograph, he was an expert in patterns of gene expression. He leaves his wife, Nancy F. Arons; two sons, Gedainis of Arlington and Tomas at home; two daughters, Aldona of Portland, Maine, and Elena of Brooklyn; a stepson, Ben Arons; a stepdaughter, Rebecca Arons Goetz; a brother, Gediminas of Chicago; and three grandchildren. (Campus Chronicle Online 5/17/02 ) William E. McEwen, 80, of Amherst, Commonwealth Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and longtime head of the department, died May 24 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. He served the University for 38 years before retiring in 1990. Having taught chemistry at the universities of Kansas and Illinois, he came to campus in 1962 as head of Chemistry, a position he occupied for 15 years. He was named Commonwealth Professor in 1977. In 1986 he delivered a Distinguished Faculty Lecture. He spent a year in the Army at Oak Ridge Laboratories in Tennessee and was a research collaborator at Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island and at the Venezuelan Research Institute. Active in the American Chemical Society, he served on the board of "Journal of Organic Chemistry" and was a member of the board of editors of "Phosphorous and Sulphur." And he chaired the Chemistry Section of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He co-authored two textbooks and wrote a lab manual, several other books, and more than 150 research papers. In 1984 he received the Army's Outstanding Civilian Service Award. The previous year he had been a visiting professor at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he reviewed the chemistry program, making recommendations for improvement and other future action. He held a bachelor's degree and a doctorate from Columbia University. After retiring, he directed the International Council on Main Group Chemistry and edited "Heteroatom Chemistry," two projects that he initiated. He leaves his wife of 20 years, Cathryn McEwen; his former wife, Miriam McEwen of Amherst; two sons, Alfred of Tucson, Ariz., and Robert of Amherst; a daughter, Joan of Little Rock, Ark.; and four grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made to the William Edwin McEwen Scholarship Fund, Department of Chemistry, 701 Lederle GRT. (Campus Chronicle Online 6/14/02 ) Leo F. Redfern, 78, of Bowdoinham, Maine, former dean of Administration and former president of Keene State College, died May 31 in a Maine automobile accident. He served the University for nearly eight years before taking on the Keene State presidency in 1969, where he served 10 years. He also worked for the American Council on Education and the Ford Foundation and taught at the universities of Wisconsin and New Hampshire. Initially hired as director of the Office of Institutional Studies, he served as acting secretary of the University in 1963 and then filled the newly created dean of Administration position in 1964. As dean he coordinated high-level projects, represented the president, and coordinated relations with state and federal programs. He also directed the UMass Labor Relations and Research Center and served as official liaison to the New England Center of Continuing Education, the Massachusetts Higher Education Facilities Commission, and the state's Board of Higher Education. In 1964 he chaired the task force that developed the UMass Boston campus. He returned to campus in 1982 to receive the Outstanding Service Award from the Professional Association of UMass Amherst in recognition of his leadership in establishing the first personnel policy rules for professional staff approved by the Board of Trustees. A three-year veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, he later served as a captain in the U.S. Air Reserves. He held an AB and an MA from the University of New Hampshire and an MPA and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. The editor of "The Town Clerk in New Hampshire," his academic interests included university-government relations and the education and training of public officials. He was a member of the American Association of University Professors and the American Society for Public Administration, among other organizations. In 1996 Keene State College named the Redfern Arts Center on Brickyard Pond in his honor. His wife of 45 years, Edmonde Redfern, died earlier. He leaves a son, Charles of Keene, N.H.; a daughter, Laurie Redfern Smith of Nelson, N.H.; and three grandchildren. . . (Campus Chronicle Online 6/14/02) Iona Mae Reynolds ’41, ’57G, 82, of Church St. in the Thorndike section of Palmer, died April 11 [2002] at home. Born in Springfield, April 20, 1919, she was the daughter of the late George L. and Mae (McDonough) Reynolds. She had previously lived in Springfield and Amherst before moving to Thorndike. Iona was a graduate of Palmer High School class of 1937 and received her BS in Bacteriology from Mass. State college in 1941. She received her masters in 1957 in Public Health. She began her career at New Britain Hospital, and in 1949 began her work at UMass Amherst in the Dept. of Veterinary and Animal Science. She became an Assistant Professor in 1967. Iona was a member and advisor of IOTA Beta Chapter of Chi Omega since 1938. She was also a member of Sigma Xi, a scientific research society. She was also a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, and the American College of Microbiology. She was a life member of the UMass Alumni Association. Miss Reynolds received the Chancellor’s Award for distinguished service in 1985 for her more than 30 years as Professor of Microbiology in the Stockbridge School, and her dedication and commitment to her career. Iona was predeceased by 2 brothers, Robert and G. Richard Reynolds and a sister, Jessie Barkley. She is survived by her nephews and their families, Richard Barkley of Sedalia, MO, James R. Barkely and his wife Cathy of Kerrville, TX, Paul R. Reynolds and his wife Sue of Mars, PA, and David C. Reynolds and his wife Eileen of Louisville, CO> She also leaves a sister-in-law, Lois C. Reynolds…. Springfield Republican, 4/21/02 STUDENTS David E. Bhowmik, 21, of Am-herst, a junior at the University, died April 29. A graduate of Amherst Regional High School, he was a talented athlete and had been runner-up in the Massachusetts state gymnastics championships. He earned seven varsity letters in three sports in high school: lacrosse, soccer, and track and field. He was a member of the UMass Lacrosse Club and was accredited as a referee in local youth soccer leagues. As a youth, he served as a ball boy for the UMass men's basketball team and traveled to Europe with his soccer team. He appreciated music and dance and enjoyed walking in the woods with his dog and woodworking. He leaves his parents, Prasanta C. Bhowmik, professor of Plant and Soil Sciences, and Beverley Bhowmik of Amherst; two sisters, Kiran Denis and Monica Idrani, both of Amherst; and relatives in Ontario, Canada, and West Bengal, India. (Campus Chronicle Online (5/10/02) Michael Anthony Ciuffini, 23, a junior majoring in Linguistics, died March 27. He leaves his parents, Joseph Ciuffini and Gretchen Sandbach; and a sister, Kaela Ann, who is a junior at Fairfield University. (Campus Chronicle Online (5/03/02) Arun V. Ram, 22, of Leverett, a senior studying psychology, biology and law, died June 1 in a car accident in Sunderland. He was driving a 2002 Saab north on Route 116 when his car struck a tractor-trailer parked in the oncoming breakdown lane. He leaves his parents, Atma and Gayatri Ram of Watchung, N.J. (Campus Chronicle Online 6/14/02) Stephanie Santos, 19, an undergraduate soccer star, died June 9 when the car she was riding in struck a utility pole in Granby. Santos, an honor student from Ludlow High School, was the leading scorer on the soccer squad as a first-year student last season. She would have been a sophomore in Arts and Science this fall. The driver of the car, Michelle Mateus, 20, had been a high school classmate of Santos. A nearly empty wine bottle and an empty 12-oz. beer bottle were found in the vehicle at the crash site, and Mateus faces half a dozen charges, including vehicular homicide. The accident is being investigated by the State Police. Although none of the women was wearing a seatbelt, Mateus was listed in fair condition at Bay State Hospital following the accident, and a third passenger, Kara Williamson, 18, also of Ludlow, who was riding in the back seat, was unharmed. Santos was in the front passenger seat. Santos led her teammates in scoring last season with seven goals and five assists. Women's soccer head coach Jim Rudy, who described her as "a coach's dream," spent Sunday calling around the country to notify Santos' teammates of her death. Rudy said both the players and their parents were devastated by the news. An outstanding athlete at Ludlow High School, she scored 28 goals and had 26 assists during her soccer career there, leading the team to the 1999 state championship. A varsity starter all four years, she was an all-New England player in 2001. She lettered in track and basketball, as well. After her first season at UMass, she was named Atlantic 10 Division I Rookie of the Year, and she played summer soccer for the Lusitano F.C. Maple Team in Ludlow. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Ludlow. She leaves her parents, John and Leonilde Santos of Ludlow; a brother, Robert of Granby; her paternal and maternal grandparents, all of Portugal; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. (Campus Chronicle Online 6/14/02)

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