their light lives on

Bill, a retired professor and lifelong pacifist, died Aug. 18, 2023.

Bill earned an associate’s degree at Lees-McRae College, a bachelor’s at the University of North Carolina−Chapel Hill, and a Ph.D. in psychology at Princeton University. He also did graduate work at Swarthmore from 1956−58, where he met and married first wife Johanna Metzger ’59. By 1973, Bill was the chairman of the Psychology Department of Albion College and helped to develop its first human sexuality course and another on drug abuse and treatment, retiring in 2000.

Edie, who made profound contributions to the fields of neuroscience and Alzheimer’s disease research, died Aug. 28, 2023.

After graduating Phi Beta Kappa with Distinction at Swarthmore, she completed her Ph.D. at the University of Virginia, was a research scientist, married, and moved to Vancouver, Canada, eventually working at the Kinsmen Lab for Neurological Research at the University of British Columbia with colleagues including husband Pat. They eventually became a world-renowned research team on neurodegenerative disorders, producing three books, over 1,000 refereed publications, 10 patents (the latest granted after Edie’s 90th birthday), and over 100,000 citations.

Jane, a retired research assistant and mother of six, died July 25, 2023.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at Swarthmore, followed by two master’s from the University of Delaware: one in human development in 1976 and another in liberal arts in 1995. Married to the late Robert K. Andrews ’44, Jane was a retired research assistant at the Winterthur Museum.

John, who fought the Nazis and for justice and equality, died Oct. 2, 2023.

A WWII fighter pilot, he finished his education at Swarthmore, earning an economics degree, followed by work at Chase Manhattan Bank and Ideal Corp., an automotive parts manufacturer, eventually becoming its president. When Parker Hannifin Corp. acquired Ideal, John became a division president, and as a member of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, called for the automotive industry to develop a comprehensive energy policy. After retiring in 1986, he began to paint again and, with his wife, fought for equality and justice.

Susan, a psychology major, mother, and grandmother, died Oct. 3, 2023.

She graduated with High Honors in psychology and while at Swarthmore was a member of the Drama Board, Women’s Athletic Association, and Women’s Student Government Association. A retired business manager at Yale University, she was married with three children.

Anne, a music teacher and lover of greyhounds, died Nov. 4, 2023.

She graduated with Honors in political science from Swarthmore and taught piano and recorder for more than 40 years, beginning in the early 1960s. Anne was a swimmer and tennis player into her 80s and studied Italian for five decades, making several trips to Italy. She volunteered for many years with Pals for Life, through which she visited patients in the Philadelphia area with her beloved greyhounds, and moved in 2012 to a retirement community.

Long-distance runner Ed, a Syracuse University professor who collaborated with the Romanian ballet, died Aug. 16, 2023.

He earned an engineering degree at Swarthmore and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Princeton University, was a professor at Syracuse University, and designed the program used for the first polytempic ballet. Ed ran and volunteered with the Syracuse Chargers, earned silver at the World Association of Veteran Athletes, and had a running library named for him at Syracuse. He was a member of the Syracuse Friends Meeting and organized and led workshops in alternatives to violence.

Brice, professor emeritus of history, died July 8, 2023.

He earned his bachelor’s in history with Honors from Swarthmore, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta and the Book and Key Society, among others; received his master’s and Ph.D. in history from Harvard University; and was a Fulbright Scholar. Brice was an emeritus professor of history at Occidental College focusing on the Middle East, and was involved with the American University in Cairo, University College of Bahrain, King Faisal University, and Pasadena Area Liberal Arts Center.

Marky, a teacher and lover of music, died Aug. 29, 2023.

She earned her bachelor’s in English literature at Swarthmore, followed by a master’s of education from Southern Connecticut State University; taught generations of school children at what is now the Kathleen Ryerson Elementary School in Madison, Conn.; and retired in 1990. Marky loved classical, popular, and jazz music of the 1930s–50s, amassed substantial record and sheet-music collections, and was a fan of mystery novels.

Bob, a retired pharmaceutical consultant, died Jan. 17, 2023.

He earned his bachelor’s in chemistry at Swarthmore, where he played on the varsity men’s soccer team, and graduated with a Ph.D. in chemistry from Rice University. He worked in pharmaceutical development and retired as a pharmaceutical consultant at Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Dick, a statistician and square dancer, died Nov. 22, 2023.

He earned his economics degree at Swarthmore, earned a Ph.D. in experimental statistics from North Carolina State University, and served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a statistician in the early days of election forecasting and on numerous surveys and studies of data use, validity, acquisition, and analysis. Dick published a dessert cookbook; organized the Gourmet Group; and was a member of the Cosmos Club, Cross Pointe Church of the Nazarene, and the Home Builders Sunday School class.

Toby, a world traveler and early adopter of computers, died Oct. 4, 2023.

He earned a bachelor’s in mathematics at Swarthmore, where he played varsity football, basketball, and tennis; served in the Korean War; and developed an interest in computer technologies, founding the Riley Systems Corp. Toby helped to bring computer technologies to developing countries through assignments with the United Nations. He was a founding member of Langley Hill Monthly Meeting, volunteered at a domestic violence center, and led Alternatives to Violence trainings in prisons.

Dick, an athlete and physician for five decades, died Oct. 18, 2023.

He earned a biology degree at Swarthmore, where he played varsity football and lacrosse; earned a bachelor’s from Oxford University; and earned his medical degree at Harvard University. After his residency, Dick and his family moved to the Brattleboro, Vt., area, where he had a private medical practice for nearly 50 years. He served as president of the Vermont Medical Society, was attending physician at the School for International Training, and volunteered on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

Laddy, a Baptist and local politician, died Aug. 14, 2023.

She earned her political science degree at Swarthmore — where she was a member of the College Chorus, Swarthmore Christian Fellowship, and Halcyon — and received a certificate in secondary education from Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts. Laddy attended the Faith Baptist Church in Stoughton, Mass., and was involved in different local Christian groups as well as town politics, serving on the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority in the 1980s.

Charley, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, died July 19, 2023.

He earned a bachelor’s in engineering at Swarthmore and a master’s and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Penn State, and was a mechanical engineering professor at Virginia Tech (VT) for more than 35 years. Charley advised VT’s mini-Baja vehicle and SolarRay Solar Car Team, and was chair of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Eastern Region, as well as being a lifetime member. He was awarded two VT teaching excellence certificates and remained a consultant and adviser in retirement.

Judy, a journalist and political activist, died Nov. 21, 2023.

She earned an English literature degree with Honors at Swarthmore, was a journalist at the Congressional Quarterly, wrote puppet shows for the Smithsonian Resident Puppet Theater, and taught writing to elementary and adult students. Judy had four novels for young teens published and worked with Planned Parenthood, Zero Population Growth, and Preterm, D.C.’s first abortion clinic. She was on the D.C. ballot to be a delegate for Ted Kennedy at the 1980 Democratic National Convention.

Mary, a librarian and tax preparer, died Aug. 10, 2023.

She earned a psychology degree at Swarthmore and a master’s of library science from the University of Chicago; married, had two children, and relocated for her husband’s work to Germany and eventually California; was a librarian in Palo Alto, Calif., and later a tax preparer for H&R Block in Chapel Hill, N.C. In 1995, Mary returned to California and volunteered with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Meals on Wheels.

Seth, an attorney who argued successfully before the U.S. Supreme Court, died Sept. 30, 2023.

He earned history and law degrees at Swarthmore and Columbia Law School, respectively; was admitted to the New York Bar in 1964; and served in the U.S. Air Force. Seth was assistant attorney general for New York and represented the state successfully six times before the U.S. Supreme Court. Additionally, he was principal court attorney to the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, First Department, and served as president of Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes (Kane Street Synagogue).

Carol, a lifelong learner and healer, died Oct. 2, 2023.

She attended Swarthmore and earned a degree in early childhood education and a master’s in counseling at the University of Missouri−St. Louis; taught preschool; was a member of the League of Women Voters; and fought for the Equal Rights Amendment. Carol studied Touch for Health, Reiki energy healing, and Brain Gym; was a member of the Creative Life Church; served on the Arkansas Hospice board; and volunteered with the Threshold Singers of Hot Springs.

Robin, an artist and lifelong learner, died Oct. 10, 2023.

She earned her art history degree with Distinction from Swarthmore and participated in the Hamburg Show and Studio Art Group; studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and in Germany; and exhibited in juried shows at the Art League in Alexandria, Va. Robin followed husband Jeremiah Nelson ’65’s career to Australia and Germany. She received a Professional Development Award from the Madeira School, where she was the health center receptionist for 13 years.

Wayne, who worked in legal publishing, died Sept. 11, 2023.

He earned his bachelor’s in sociology & anthropology with Distinction at Swarthmore and a J.D. from Harvard Law School; moved to Rochester, N.Y., in 1976; and worked in legal publishing at Lawyers Cooperative Publishing. In 1997, Wayne moved to Eagan, Minn., eventually retiring from Thomson Reuters to pursue interests such as reading and keeping track of sports events — including his family’s fantasy football league — and sharing his love of music and concerts with his son.

Kate, a lawyer and conservationist, died Sept. 2, 2023.

She earned her bachelor’s in Russian from Swarthmore, where she received the Joseph B. Shane Alumni Service Award and served as the Class Secretary; earned a J.D. from DePaul University; and worked as an attorney with the U.S. Department of the Interior. Later, Kate worked with Mass Audubon and Hunterdon Land Trust in New Jersey, protecting thousands of acres through dozens of projects.

Bill, a Quaker and financial adviser, died Nov. 22, 2023.

He earned a history degree at Swarthmore, where he was a member of the varsity tennis team, and worked as a financial adviser for 44 years, finishing his career at R.B.C. Wealth Management. Bill was a member of Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, and served on many boards, including Friends Fiduciary Corp., Medford Leas retirement community, Friends Center, Haddonfield Friends School, Westfield Friends School, and Friends School Mullica Hill.

Brad, a physician and vocal artist, died Aug. 9, 2023

He earned his biology degree at Swarthmore, a master’s of occupational therapy from the University of New Mexico, and an M.D. from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He worked for 25 years as a physician and wrote medical textbooks. Brad was also a singer and actor, who created more than 3,000 YouTube videos and sang in 16 languages, as well as having interests in technical analysis, project management, fintech, and trading.