Sylvia, an artist who loved gardening, tennis, and skiing, died Jan. 12, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s in psychology at the College and was married to the late Robert Agler ’46 for 66 years. The couple raised their children in Hingham, Mass., before moving to Amherst, N.H., where she continued to garden and was a bookkeeper for the local library. An artist at heart, she took art lessons and produced many paintings. After moving to Linden Ponds, she was an active member of the community garden.

Ted, an athlete who worked at Reader’s Digest, died Feb. 28, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s in economics at the College, where he was a member of Delta Upsilon, the Drama Board, the Phoenix, and the varsity cross country and track & field teams. Ted attended Columbia University; was retired as promotion director at the Reader’s Digest Association; and had three children.

Thomas, a physician who helped modernize the field of cardiology, died Sept. 8, 2024.

He earned a bachelor’s in biology at the College and an M.D. at Cornell University. He joined Beth Israel Medical Center in 1984 as director of the Department of Medicine, and over 21 years became executive vice president for Medical Affairs, director of the Heart Institute, and interim president and chief executive officer. Thomas was a principal investigator of a coronary artery surgery study, and a developer of the coronary care unit and of the Killip classification of myocardial infarction. He published more than 100 original papers and contributed chapters to major textbooks.

Marge, a Board of Managers member, died Feb. 21, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s with High Honors in economics at the College, where she met late husband Walter Scheuer ’48, and received a master’s in international affairs from Columbia University. In addition to raising four children, Marge served as president of the Citizens Committee for Children in New York; was a member of the College’s Board of Managers; and managed the Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation, which owned her father’s art collection.

Bill, a lawyer and Class Secretary, died June 5, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s in economics at the College and an LL.M. from New York University School of Law, worked as a contracts lawyer for General Electric (1956–72) and Sperry Univac (1972–86), and had a private law practice (1987–2015). A GI Bill recipient, Bill was a soldier-navigator, 15th Air Force, as well as a writer and poet with two published books. A lifelong Democrat, he was politically engaged and community minded.

Polly, an editor and writer, died Feb. 10, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s in English literature at the College, was a cable clerk with the Marshall Plan in Athens, and worked as an editor for World Book Encyclopedia in Chicago before moving to New York, where she was an editor at Harcourt Brace. Polly wrote a number of nonfiction books, including The Unwatched Pot, the first cookbook for the newly invented Crock-Pot. She was active in St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and was a member of the New Amsterdam Singers who performed at major New York venues and occasionally toured Europe.

James, a chemist and outdoorsman, died Nov. 25, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s with Honors in chemistry and was Phi Beta Kappa at the College, where he met late wife Glenna Bovee McKnight ’50, and received a Ph.D. in chemistry at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. James worked at Johnson & Johnson, where he developed new treatments for severe burn patients, 3M, and Chesebrough-Ponds. Upon retirement, his new pursuits included biofeedback golf, working on soil fertility, and devising ways to combat climate change. An outdoorsman, he hiked the Appalachian Trail, canoed on the Delaware Water Gap, and skied in New England and Wyoming.

Anne, a professor and statistician, died Feb. 22, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in political science at the College and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago; was a professor of sociology for over 40 years at the University of the District of Columbia; and was well known for teaching statistics, including to Virginia prison inmates. Anne was a director of development at the D.C. university, received numerous federal and state grants for methodologies to improve the educational process, and coauthored 11 books in physics, math, and education.

Andy, a Class Secretary who was Phi Beta Kappa, died Jan. 24, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s with Honors at the College, where she was Phi Beta Kappa and a member of the College Chorus and Folk Dance Club, and studied anthropology at Cornell University. Andy married Clarkson Palmer ’51, with whom she raised four children, and had a number of family members who attended Swarthmore, dating back to 1882. She was active in peace and environmental activism for many decades and traveled to Indonesia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Fiji.

Fran, a professor and leader of one of the first International Baccalaureate programs, died Dec. 22, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s with High Honors in English literature at the College and a master’s in teaching at Yale University. With colleagues, Fran established one of the first International Baccalaureate diploma programs in the U.S. Two decades later, Fran taught at Quinnipiac College and worked with her husband to create a home optimized for chamber music, built a pipe organ, and measured gravitational forces on the Snake River in Idaho.

Sally, a museum librarian, died Nov. 7, 2025.

She attended the College, studied library science at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and earned a master’s in library science from Simmons College. A married mother of two, she was a volunteer librarian at the Pacific Asia Museum.

Wanda, a retired reading teacher, died Feb. 15, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s in history at the College, where she was on the staff of the Phoenix, a master’s in education at Temple University, and a certificate in education at Pennsylvania State University. Wanda was the wife of the late William Will ’49 and a retired Philadelphia school district reading teacher.

Ethan, an electronic engineer, died Feb. 16, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s in engineering at the College, attended the University of Pennsylvania and worked as an electrical engineer at Philco. He moved to Dynasciences in 1963 to work on its image stabilizer, which won a Scientific/Technical Academy Award in 1969 for its contribution to filmmaking. Next, with a friend, he started Custom Audio Video Equipment, later working at Fraser-Volpe on its Stedi-Eye product line. After retiring, Ethan gardened and volunteered at St. Gabriel’s Church, Graterford Prison, Habitat for Humanity, and Philabundance.

Jack, a businessman and musician, died Jan. 1, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s in psychology with Honors at the College and an MBA at Harvard University. After moving to Boulder, Colo., Jack entered the real estate profession. In 1975, he started The Omnibus Group, a property management company, and soon after opened Monitor Maintenance Co. He also mentored others in business, including Slipstream Autocare. An accomplished pianist and organist, he also loved English country dancing, gardening, skiing, and hiking, particularly above the timberline and in the desert.

Fran, an education supporter and advocate, died Jan. 20, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s in French at the College and was a member of the Russian Club and the varsity lacrosse and badminton teams; worked at the Central Intelligence Agency for seven years; and studied library science at The Catholic University of America and Drexel University. Fran was the education director for the American Association of University Women, McLean Branch, for 15 years and a member for 55; was a member of the Universalist National Memorial Church; and, in 1983, received the McLean Community Service Award.

Ray, a theoretical physicist and co-founder of the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, died Feb. 21, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s in physics with Honors and was Phi Beta Kappa at the College; received a master’s and Ph.D. in physics at Harvard University; and in 1966, accepted a faculty position at the University of California–Santa Barbara (UCSB). Ray was later elected to chair the Academic Senate at UCSB and was appointed vice chancellor of the university, helping to found a materials science program. He stepped down in 1986 to return to research, and retired from teaching in 1994. He continued to publish papers into his 90s, with his final research showing that neutrinos can strongly influence one another in extreme environments.

Larry, an engineer who loved boating, died Feb. 18, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s in engineering at the College, where he played trumpet in a dance band, then served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He worked at DuPont Textiles in Waynesboro, Va., and Wilmington, Del., pioneering the use of Tyvek materials and retiring in 1985. Larry and his family lived on eight acres and had barns filled with sheep, ponies, goats, chickens, and horses, along with a fruit and vegetable garden, while he and his wife created the Small World pre-school.

Anne, a university librarian, died July 26, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s with Honors in history at the College, where she was Phi Beta Kappa; a master’s in art history at Radcliffe College; and a master’s in library science at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt). Anne started her librarian career at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, later became the art history department librarian at Pitt, then a reference librarian at Hillman Library. After retirement, she walked in Pittsburgh and traveled to historic parts of Pennsylvania and other states.

Alice, a descendant of two signers of the Declaration of Independence, died Feb. 12, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s in fine arts at the College and then worked as assistant to the chaplain at the University of Alabama. Alice was the diocesan coordinator and a mentor for Education for Ministry, a program of theological education created by the School of Theology in Sewanee, Tenn., and an associate of the Community of St. Mary before joining it as an oblate. She was a founding member of the Panel of American Women, which was dedicated to racial, religious, and social understanding.

Peter, an inventor, elected official, and volunteer, died Dec. 2, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s with Highest Honors in mathematics at the College, where he was Phi Beta Kappa; a master’s in applied mathematics at Brown University; and a master’s and Ph.D. in political science at the University of Connecticut in 2006 and 2010, respectively. Married to Ann Stoddard Sielman ’57, Peter worked at Airborne Instruments Laboratory and on voice recognition systems for U.S. Navy submarines. His community involvement included helping create the Salem Transfer Station; being a member of the Salem Lions Club; and inventing, before Zoom, a “virtual” way for residents to participate in town meetings.

Peter, a businessman and honorary doctorate awardee, died Dec. 25, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s in economics at the College and married the late Patricia Bryson Van Pelt ’54. Peter served in the Counter Intelligence Corps of the U.S. Army, eventually becoming a management consultant for Cresap, McCormick and Paget, and going on to run a Saudi trading business. After retirement, he was active in nonprofits including as president of Keweenaw County Historical Society, chairman of Calumet Theatre Co., and executive director of Pine Mountain Music Festival. In 2004, he received a certificate in nonprofit management and in 2009 was awarded an honorary doctorate from Finlandia University.

Judy, a fellow of the Institute of Medicine and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, died March 7, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s in psychology and biology with High Honors and was Phi Beta Kappa at the College, then received an M.D. from Harvard University. Judy was chief of a then-new Child Psychiatry Branch at the National Institute of Mental Health, and was the first to demonstrate clomipramine was an effective symptomatic treatment of child and adolescent OCD. She wrote more than 300 publications, including The New York Times bestseller The Boy Who Couldn’t Stop Washing, received many awards for her work, and was invited to lecture throughout the world.

Jay, a doctor, singer, and angler, died Jan. 9, 2026.

He earned his bachelor’s in biology at the College, where he was part of WSRN; received his M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania; and was a member of the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. For 45 years, Jay was an internist in private practice and later in his career trained residents at Danbury Hospital. He was a singer and a serious fisherman, having earned a Junior National Surfcasting Championship at 15.

Betty, an editor and birdwatcher, died Feb. 26, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s with High Honors in history and was Phi Beta Kappa at the College, where she met her late husband, Jacob “Jock” Evanson ’56, was in the Hamburg Show, and had a Phi Beta Kappa fellowship. Betty earned a master’s in history from Columbia University and was an editor of the Columbia Encyclopedia. Her editing career included work at the University of Wisconsin Press and the Institute for Research on Poverty. She retired in 2006 and had a deep appreciation for birdwatching.

Jack, a former assistant U.S. attorney, died July 11, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s in philosophy with High Honors at the College and an LL.B. at Columbia University. As a young lawyer at Greenbaum, Wolff & Ernst, Jack handled intellectual property matters in literature and the arts, then served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York, including as chief of criminal appeals. He was a partner at Carter Ledyard & Milburn until retirement, was lover of music and the outdoors, and a clear and eloquent writer.

France, a foreign student advocate and adviser, died March 9, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s in biology at the College, a master’s in anthropology at SUNY–Buffalo, and a Ph.D. in sociology at the Sorbonne. France helped to open international student advisory offices at the college level, served as the director of the Office of International Programs and Services at George Mason University, and was a leader with the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors. She published her memoir, Resilience and Compassion: Surviving the Holocaust, and volunteered at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Lyn, a researcher and project director, died Dec. 13, 2025.

She attended the College, where she was on the swim team and in the Folk Dance Club, and earned a bachelor’s in sociology at Tulane University. Lyn contributed to the Framingham Heart Study and advanced work on fetal alcohol syndrome, including publishing research. A retired project director with Boston University, she was involved in Brandeis University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; volunteered with Planned Parenthood, Project Manna, and at Lasell Village; and found deep community in her synagogue, studying Judaism for over 50 years with her havurah.

Peggy, a chemist and tennis player, died Dec. 8, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in chemistry at the College and married the late John “Jack” Lehman ’59. Peggy was a pharmaceutical chemist at McNeil Laboratories, then later spent 26 years as a chemistry laboratory instructor at Swarthmore. She was a member of the Valley Forge branch of the American Association of University Women, chairing its annual book sale, and played tennis at Martin’s Dam Club into her 70s.

Jo Anne, who worked at the Pentagon and the Paris embassy, died Jan. 25, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s in English literature at the College, where she was a member of the Swarthmore Christian Fellowship. Jo Anne worked at the Pentagon, and then at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. She was married and the mother of two daughters.

Caroline, a lover of history and a sailor, died Jan. 22, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s in political science at the College and was presented as a debutante by The Order of De Pineda and as a duchess by Las Doñas de la Corte. Caroline was president of Dunn-McCampbell Royalty Interests, a family-owned oil and gas company; was a trustee for the Corpus Christi Area Heritage Society; and was passionate about preserving Centennial House, the oldest structure in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was an avid sailor and founding member of the Corpus Christi Yacht Club.

Joe, a retired circuit judge, died Jan. 25, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s in political science at the College and law degree at the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. He returned to Orlando, Fla., to practice law for 15 years before being appointed circuit judge in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, retiring after 25 years on the bench. While working, he took classes in ancient Greek and learned Chinese, among other academic pursuits. An enthusiastic cyclist into his 80s, he volunteered at Dignity and was a pro bono lawyer for university students.

Jeff, a writer and linguist, died Oct. 14, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s with High Honors in French at the College, where he met wife Linda Parkoff Davidson ’58, was a Peaslee Scholar, and received the Potter Fiction Award. Jeff lived in Rome, first teaching at the Overseas School, then working as a journalist. Fluent in five languages, he was a consultant overseeing all creative aspects — screenplay, performance, soundtrack — of dubbed and subtitled foreign versions of major American films.

Jack, a sociologist and professor, died Feb. 4, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s in psychology at the College, and a master’s and Ph.D. in sociology at Columbia University and the University of California (UC)–Berkeley, respectively. He published Doomsday Cult, which was regarded as a classic in the study of new religious movements. Jack was a professor at the University of Michigan, Sonoma State University, and finally at UC–Davis, and also held administrative roles in social science associations and contributed to sociological publications. After retirement, he chronicled the architectural, political, and cultural evolution of Davis, Calif., and authored and co-authored local history books.

Barbara, an environmental scientist, died Dec. 1, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in chemistry at the College where she was a residence assistant and a member of the orchestra and Sigma Xi. She received a Ph.D. in physical science at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship from the National Institutes of Health. A retired BHO Associates environmental scientist and retired as technical director for the Organization for the Assabet River, she was married to the late Peter Offenhartz ’60 and loved “budget adventures.”

Tom, an engineer who worked with NASA, died Jan. 31, 2026.

He earned his bachelor’s in engineering at the College, where he was a member of Delta Upsilon and the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society, and received a master’s in applied mechanics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Tom opened Swales Aerospace in 1978, offering a range of aerospace engineering services, primarily for NASA, and contributed to the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station. An outdoorsman, he spent summers at his home in Avalon, N.J., as well as hiking with his wife.

Tom, an engineer and computer scientist, died Feb. 13, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s in engineering at the College, where he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa and the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society as well as working at WSRN and serving on the Interfraternity Council. He received a master’s and Ph.D. in electrical engineering at the University of Pennsylvania; and was the divorced spouse of the late Vivi-Ann Hall Lowe ’60. Tom was a retired computer scientist with the federal government and was father and step-father of eight.

Fred, an engineer and choir director, died Nov. 14, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s in engineering at the College and a master’s of civil engineering and a Ph.D. in natural sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Fred was a land surveyor before joining the faculty of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he became a leading expert in the fatigue of weldments, and served as a professor, department chair, and associate head of civil engineering, retiring as professor emeritus in 2004. He also directed the University of Illinois German Choir for more than 40 years.

Norman, a cardiologist and photographer, died Jan. 12, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s with Distinction in philosophy at the College and an M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania medical school; directed a cardiology program at the Philadelphia VA Hospital; and practiced cardiology in Allentown, Pa., where he introduced cardiac ultrasound with a machine created from old equipment and $200. Norman became director of the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center’s coronary care unit and served on the boards of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Heart Association, Temple Keneseth Israel, and the Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra. He was also a photographer whose work is part of permanent collections.

Marilyn, a psychologist who focused on marriage and families, died Feb. 3, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s in psychology at the College, where she was a member of the College Chorus and the Drama Board, and a received a master’s in psychology at the University of Chicago, settling in Denver to build a career as a clinical psychologist, working as a private marriage and family therapist and as a school psychologist for Cherry Creek School District. Marilyn found renewal in the outdoors and gardened daily; loved local theater and the Denver Symphony Orchestra; and was a member of her women’s book club for over 30 years.

Stephen, an environmentalist and advocate for women’s rights, died Dec. 21, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s in biology at the College, where he met his late wife, Kristin Bergstrom Vessey ’61, and received a master’s and Ph.D. in zoology at Pennsylvania State University. Stephen was at Bowling Green State University from 1969 until retiring in 2000, as a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, then professor emeritus. He was a research associate with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and worked with the National Science Foundation as well as being a fellow of the Ohio Academy of Science and the Animal Behavior Society.

Mary, a mathematician and athlete, died Dec. 4, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in mathematics at the College where she met her husband, the late Richard Coles ’61; was a cheerleader; and was a member of the varsity softball team, the Mortar Board Club, and the Phoenix. Mary also earned a master’s in mathematics from Washington University and was the mother of two.

Dave, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist, died Jan. 18, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s in biology at the College, where he met wife Suzi Merrill Maybee ’63, and received an M.D. at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dave’s military medical career began at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and included seven years as assistant chief of pediatrics at Tripler Army Medical Center, before returning to Walter Reed to lead the fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology until his 1997 retirement from the Army. He then joined the Federal Drug Administration as a clinical evaluator while still seeing patients, retiring again in 2012.

Michael, a physicist and environmental attorney, died Oct. 5, 2024.

He earned a bachelor’s with High Honors in physics at the College, a master’s in physics at Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in physics and a J.D. at the University of California–Berkeley. Michael worked with Ralph Nader and at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of the General Counsel, where he specialized in endangered salmon and fishing law in the Northwest for 30 years, for which he received the Federal Distinguished Career Award. He also performed with the Nonesuch English Dance Troupe, with the Royal Scottish Dance Society, and on the Baroque recorder.

Mary, a lifelong and impactful teacher, died Dec. 13, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in English literature at the College, a master’s in teaching from Northwestern University, and a master’s in education from Monmouth University. She taught English, humanities, civics, and history along with providing college counseling for both public and private schools. In retirement, she and her husband, to whom she was married more than 60 years, moved to Woods Hole, Mass.

Rickie, an educator and nature lover, died Jan. 1, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in psychology at the College, where she met (and later married) Michael A. Gross ’64, was a member of the chorus, and participated in outing/mountaineering. She also received a master’s in reading education at Johns Hopkins University and studied education at the University of Chicago and Bloomsburg University. A retired volunteer tutor, Rickie was passionate about teaching children and adults to read and was a lover of books, nature, and living things.

Ruth, who had a law degree, died Feb. 20, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in biology at the College, where she played varsity lacrosse, was on the Phoenix, and was a resident assistant, and earned a J.D. at the Brooklyn Law School. Ruth contributed her time and resources to various organizations, notably the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Hillsdale College. She was a kayaking enthusiast, an avid reader, and collected blown-glass pieces and paintings.

Tom, a biology professor and avid outdoorsman, died Dec. 17, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s in biology at the College, where he met wife Jill Robinson Grubb ’66, and holds the record for the most goals scored in a soccer game. He received a master’s and Ph.D. in zoology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Tom was an emeritus professor of biology at The Ohio State University and held positions at Oxford University’s Edward Grey Institute and the University of Tokyo. In retirement, he volunteered to clean two miles of Rocky Mountain highway, to serve meals to the homeless, and to read books and newspapers for the blind.

Linda, a Quaker physician, died Nov. 29, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in biology at the College and an M.D. at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She was a pediatric resident at SUNY and served on the hospital staff at Crow Agency Reservation as part of Indian Health Services. Linda joined a pediatric group in Butte, Mont., before returning to New York to work at Auburn Community Hospital until retirement in 2009, including 25 years as an emergency room physician along with serving at a satellite clinic, providing well-child care, and attending to migrant farm workers.

Bob, an Eagle Scout and aviation attorney, died Jan. 25, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s in chemistry at the College, a master’s in chemistry at Columbia University, and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law. Bob started his legal career at the Civil Aeronautics Board, later spending 12 years in private practice, and in 1997, joined Southwest Airlines as associate general counsel, where he helped establish the company’s D.C. legal office to lead federal regulatory and antitrust work. He played tennis and squash, skied, golfed, and competed in ballroom and swing dancing.

Donna, an educator and varsity athlete, died March 2, 2026.

She earned a bachelor’s in English literature with a concentration in theater at the College and a master’s in education at Harvard University. She began her teaching career in California, and later served as an administrator for the Montgomery County (Md.) School District until she moved to New York City. Donna spent more than a decade working with the Private Industry Council in New York City and served on the board of directors of Fischer Enterprises Inc. She loved yoga, drum circles, book clubs, and music, including the Grateful Dead.

Jack, a teacher with a passion for hands-on learning, died Jan. 11, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s with Honors in history at the College, a master’s in education at Simmons College, and a Ph.D. in education at the University of Pennsylvania. Jack was a third-grade teacher for 37 years at Friends’ Central School, where his classes constructed a water wheel and a ship large enough to hold his class, among other projects. He created study guides and lesson plans for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the American Friends Service Committee. His novel, Running to Lexington, will be published posthumously.

Paul, a physician and golfer, died Dec. 5, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s in biology with Honors at the College, where he played varsity golf and was a Chester tutor, and received an M.D. at Tulane University medical school. He practiced medicine for 35 years in Little Rock, Ark. Outside of work, Paul swam, fished, golfed, played piano, and yelled constructive criticism from soccer field sidelines.

Tina, a family doctor and Quaker, died Aug. 8, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in biology at the College, where she was a member of synchronized swimming, the varsity volleyball team, College Dancers, Folk Dance Club, and the College Chorus; served as class secretary; and was on the Reunion Committee. Tina received an M.D. at SUNY–Buffalo, training in social medicine as well as standard medical residencies in order to become a family physician.

Wade, an engineer who enjoyed astronomy and rocketry, died Dec. 30, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s in engineering at the College, where he was a varsity wrestler and a member of Phi Psi, and had a distinguished career in civil service as an engineer at Camp Evans, then at Yuma Proving Grounds, contributing to radar and satellite development. Wade shared his love of astronomy, rocketry, and model-car racing with his kids, and in retirement, built a three-story observatory onto his home.

Betsy, a statistician and musician, died Nov. 28, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in biology at the College, where she played varsity volleyball and was a member of the college Chorus and Orchestra and the Folk Dance Club, and received a master’s and Ph.D. in statistics and probability at Temple University and University of Wisconsin–Madison, respectively. Betsy used her statistical expertise for the federal government until her retirement. She filled life with her cats and dogs, singing in chorales, and playing violin in the Connecticut all-state orchestra.

Eric, a speaker of Mandarin and Spanish, died Oct. 1, 2024.

He attended the College, where he was in Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Si, and a number of sports including ice hockey and mountaineering. In the summer after his sophomore year, he suffered a traumatic brain injury as a camp counselor in California. Eric relearned to walk and talk, and set out to travel the world, including two years of teaching English to college students in China. Upon his return home, he taught himself to read and speak Mandarin and later Spanish.

Jason, a neurologist and a director of stroke rehab services, died Jan. 3, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s in biology at the College, married Margaret Gillespie ’82, and earned an M.D. at Pennsylvania State University–University Park. Jason was an assistant professor at Wake Forest University, was the director of stroke services at Helen Hayes Hospital for nearly 20 years, and, most recently, was an assistant clinical professor of neurology at Columbia University.

David, an attorney and birder, died Jan. 26, 2026.

He earned a bachelor’s in economics with Distinction at the College, a master’s from the University of Arizona, and a J.D. from the University of Colorado–Boulder. In Denver, David was a water rights attorney and then a civil attorney at Arnold & Porter. He also wrote two policy books, one on U.S.-Mexico water issues and the other on water use in the West. He circumnavigated the U.S. multiple times; climbed 58 Colorado mountains that surpassed 14,000 feet; and was a birder, serving as vice president and president of the Colorado Field Ornithologists.

Polly, a teacher and mentor, died May 9, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in history at the College and a master’s in history at West Chester University, and began teaching in 1988 at the Octorara Area School District, retiring in 2021. Polly was a member of Faith Church in Quarryville, Pa., serving as the church librarian and with its Life Group Ministry, and was a mentor with the Lancaster County Youth Aid Panel. She was a Philadelphia sports fan and an avid reader.

Janet, a scholar of Chinese history, teacher, and editor, died Nov. 2, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s with High Honors in history at the College, received a Fulbright Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant, was a history faculty member at the University of Utah for 28 years, and was the founding director of its Asian Studies program. She also was the co-editor, and then associate editor, of Late Imperial China and co-led and revived the Society for Qing Studies. While her research focused on law and gender in early modern China, Janet maintained wide-ranging interests in global, regional, and comparative questions.

Anna, a special education teacher, died Dec. 24, 2025.

She earned a bachelor’s in film & cultural study at the College, then moved to Austin, Texas, in 2004, where she apprenticed at the Austin Film Society, did graduate-level coursework at the University of Texas–Austin, and discovered a love for teaching. Anna next moved to NYC and earned a master’s in special education at Bank Street College of Education, taught middle school special education, and was a classroom observer and evaluator for the NYC Department of Education. After moving to Seattle in 2019, Anna pivoted to preschool special education.

Kellam, an attorney, musician, and mountaineer, died Nov. 24, 2025.

He earned a bachelor’s with High Honors in Greek at the College, where he was a member of the Fetter String Quartet and Early Music Ensemble. He earned a master’s and Ph.D. in classics from Princeton University and a J.D. from Stanford Law School. Kellam was an associate at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, doing appellate work on a wide variety of cases, including some argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. Most recently, he was counsel at King & Spalding, doing appellate work and specializing in securities law. Outside law, Kellam was passionate about music (violin and piano) and mountaineering.