their light lives on

Bill, a medical doctor and spelunker, died Sept. 24, 2024.

He attended the College, earned his M.D. from George Washington University medical school, and was an officer in the Navy. From 1957-65, Bill was a thoracic surgeon in Seattle, then served as chief medical consultant and medical director at Washington state’s Department of Labor and Industries and medical director for its Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Outside medicine, he was passionate about speleology, published on the subject, and worked with the National Speleological Society and the Hawaii Speleological Survey.

Susan, whose family can be traced in the U.S. to 1685, died Aug. 25, 2024.

She attended the College where she met husband George ’46. Susan was a member of Norristown Friends Meeting and the Militia Hill chapter of The Questers, past president of the Norristown Garden Club and the Pi Alpha Civic & Social Sorority, a board member of the Montgomery Hospital Auxiliary, and a volunteer with St. John’s Episcopal Soup Kitchen. One of her many Pennsylvania ancestors had a home that served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Cloyde, a thoracic and vascular surgeon, died Aug. 25, 2024.

He earned his bachelor’s in biology at the College and his M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania, and served in both WWII and the Korean War, including as a surgeon for a MASH unit. After the military, Cloyde had a career as a general, thoracic, and vascular surgeon; was a founding partner of Surgical Associates in Winter Park, Fla.; was the chief of surgery for the former Winter Park Memorial Hospital; and was published in medical journals. He was a member of the Royal Society of Medicine, London, and a fellow of the Southeastern Surgical Congress and the American College of Surgeons.

Marian, an accomplished watercolorist, died Nov. 1, 2024.

She earned a bachelor’s with Honors in English literature at the College and a master’s in design at Cornell University, taught at the National Cathedral School, and married and started a family before moving to Ithaca, N.Y., in 1968. In the ’80s and early ’90s, Marian worked for Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Tompkins County, eventually becoming its director, and evolved into an accomplished watercolorist who was a member of the State of the Art Gallery, where she showed her work for more than 20 years.

Bobbie, a teacher and athlete, died Oct. 6, 2024.

She earned her bachelor’s in English literature at the College, and started her teaching career at Plymouth Meeting Friends School and completed her career with 34 years in the Radnor [Pa.] School District, teaching second grade at Rowland School. A lifelong athlete, Bobbie was an avid tennis player; cycled through England, France, and New England; and cared for many rescue dogs over the years.

Carol, an athlete and clinical psychologist, died Nov. 2, 2024.

She earned her bachelor’s in psychology at the College, where she was a member of Mortar Board and the women’s varsity lacrosse and field hockey teams, and received a master’s and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Kansas. Carol was a retired clinical psychologist from the University of California–Los Angles, and was married with two children.

Bob, a national and international leader in the construction industry, died Sept. 10, 2024.

He attended the College before serving in the U.S. Navy, later graduating from the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s in accounting. Bob worked at M.M. Sundt Construction, beginning in 1950, retiring as president of the organization in 1992. He was a life director of the Associated General Contractors of America, from which he received a Lifetime Achievement Award; was past chair of the Consulting Contractors Council of America; served with chambers of commerce and other business organizations; and received numerous awards.

Mary, an educator and traveler, died Sept. 19, 2024.

She earned a bachelor’s in English literature at the College, wrote travel folders for Thomas Cook & Son, earned her master’s in education at Stanford University, and joined the Stanford Alumni Association, eventually becoming its assistant director. Mary taught English in the Sequoia Union High School District [Calif.] in the special education department and was chairman for 25 years. During her retirement, she traveled extensively, read hundreds of books, solved thousands of Sudoku problems, and knitted millions of stitches.

Jackie, a book lover and librarian, died Oct. 30, 2024.

She earned a bachelor’s in psychology at the College where she met husband William ’51 and was a member of the varsity archery team as well as the Halcyon. Jackie received her Master of Library Science degree from the State University College at Buffalo in 1971 and worked in the Buffalo Bookmobile and Lackawanna Public Library until her retirement. A voracious reader, she instilled this passion in her children and grandchildren and regularly hosted visitors from other countries at her dinner table.

Paul, professor emeritus of economics at Indiana University, died Sept. 6, 2024.

He earned a bachelor’s in economics with High Honors and Phi Beta Kappa at the College, a Ph.D. from Yale University, and served in the Army and on the Federal Reserve Board’s research staff before joining Indiana University’s Economics Department. In 1966, Paul and his family moved to Seoul, South Korea, on a Yale-sponsored study of the Korean economy, which launched his career as a development economist. His research yielded two books, two dozen journal articles and monographs, and led to a series of invited lectures in the U.S. and abroad.

Hedi, a teacher and volunteer, died Aug. 29, 2024.

A refugee from Nazi Germany, she earned a bachelor’s in art at the College where she met late husband Charles ’51, sang in the College Chorus, and served on the Phoenix. She received a master’s in elementary education from Stetson University. Hedi, a mother of five, including Jonathan ’82, taught first grade for 20 years, was active in a number of organizations, and helped to found the Friends of Salt Springs and the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains.

Patty, a journalist and spiritual mentor, died Oct. 18, 2024.

She earned her bachelor’s in French from the College and attended Sorbonne University, then worked at Time magazine, American Fabrics & Fashions, Fortune, and Parabola. Following her marriage, Patty lived in Lima and Iquitos, Peru, for 20 years; was president of The Green Cross; and with the U.S. Peace Corps, coordinated American doctors’ visits and organized help for road and school building. She taught Gurdjieff’s sacred dances and Tai Chi in numerous venues in New York and internationally, and wrote five books, including Awakening Body Consciousness in 2020.

Elena, who was recognized for her service to the College, died Oct. 29, 2024.

She earned a bachelor’s in art at the College where she met husband Frederick ’54, who is a former Board of Managers member, and where she was a member of GWIMP, the Women Student Government Association, and the College Judiciary Committee. As an alumna, Elena served on her class’s Reunion Committee, on the Presidents Council, and as an associate agent, among other positions. She was a mother of three, including Steven ’77, and received, with her husband, the Joseph B. Shane 1925 Alumni Service Award in 2019.

Art, a Unitarian Universalist minister, died June 8, 2024.

A Swarthmore varsity wrestler and tennis player, he earned a bachelor’s in history with Honors at the College; a master’s and Ph.D. in history at Cornell University and the University of Oregon, respectively; and received a Master of Divinity degree. Art studied in the U.S. and abroad, taught and researched in the field of history, then directed a humanities council, and became a Unitarian Universalist minister in Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, and Saskatchewan, Canada, moving to Lake Oswego, Ore., in retirement.

Jerry, a psychologist with professional interest in the Holocaust and immigration, died July 14, 2024.

He earned a bachelor’s in economics with Honors at the College, a master’s in statistics at Stanford University, an MBA at Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in psychology at Duke University. From 1978 to 2003, Jerry was a psychology professor at Keene State College and helped found the school’s Cohen Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Jerry completed scholarly work on family relationships, silence, child psychology, and Charles Dickens. In retirement, he settled in the Pittsburgh area to be near family.

Don, a Quaker and science educator, died Aug. 20, 2024.

He earned his bachelor’s in biology at the College, an M.D. from Temple University, and a Ph.D. in zoology at Johns Hopkins University. Don began his teaching career at Brown University and was recruited in 1971 by Davidson College to head its biology department, retiring in 2000. He received the Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award in 1997; created courses, such as Biology for Poets, for non-science majors; and taught genetics as Gregor Mendel. Don was active in his community, including with community theater and Habitat for Humanity.

Debby, an international researcher of women’s health, died Aug. 21, 2024.

She earned her bachelor’s in political science with High Honors at the College and married Bruce ’58. She also received a master’s in political science from Brown University and a master’s of public health and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Her research at Michigan’s School of Nursing included tracking contraceptive behaviors, evaluation of delivery care by certified midwives, and women’s health behaviors in Iran and China. Debby served on the board of the local and national Planned Parenthood, and led the American Public Health Association’s Section of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Women’s Caucus.

Peggy, a teacher, counselor, and occupational therapist, died Aug. 14, 2024.

She earned a bachelor’s in psychology at the College, where she was a member of the Drama Board and German Club, and received degrees in occupational therapy and psychiatric counseling, working in both fields. Peggy taught for several decades in the Wilton, Conn., school system, where she was known by students and their parents for her supportive nature and creativity.

Paul, a history major and football player, died July 16, 2024.

He earned a bachelor’s in history at the College, where he was an RA, part of WSRN, and a member of Phi Kappa Psi and the varsity football team. Paul studied public administration at University of Pennsylvania, was a retired manager at the Environmental Protection Agency, and married Lolette Sudaka Guthrie ’60, with whom he had two children.

Jay, a chemist and computer science faculty member, died Nov. 5, 2024.

He earned a bachelor’s with High Honors in chemistry at the College, a master’s and Ph.D. in chemistry from Harvard University, and was a tenured professor in chemistry at Bryn Mawr College, where he founded the computer science department. Jay wrote two textbooks and dozens of published papers, worked for a year at Hewlett Packard, was a prolific app developer and programmer, was a tenured computer science faculty member at Franklin & Marshall College, and was awarded two yearlong Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Lectureships.

Karen, an attorney, judge, and arbitrator, died Oct. 16, 2024.

She earned her bachelor’s in political science at the College, where she was a member of the women’s synchronized swimming and swimming teams and a varsity softball player. She received her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. Karen was the first female assistant prosecutor in Kalamazoo County, was an administrative law judge for the State of Michigan, and in retirement, was an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association.

Susan, a sociologist who studied social networks and demographic transitions, died Aug. 26, 2024.

She earned a bachelor’s with High Honors in history at the College and a Ph.D. in sociology from Princeton University’s Population Studies Center. Susan was a tenured professor at the University of Pennsylvania, a visiting scholar at University of California–Los Angeles’s Center for Population Research, and received Guggenheim and National Institutes of Health fellowships. Overall, her body of work provided an interpretation of large historical demographic processes in terms of day-to-day problem-solving, such as 21st-century Malawians’ strategies to prevent HIV and AIDS.

Gastroenterologist Bill, who was a leading teacher and practitioner, died Nov. 4, 2024.

He earned his bachelor’s in biology at the College and an M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania’s medical school and, in 1967, began a 50-plus-year association with Pennsylvania Hospital, leading its division of gastroenterology for over 30 years and teaching medical students for 45 years. Bill was board certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology, a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Gastroenterology, and awarded major teaching awards at Pennsylvania Hospital.

Allen, a primary care researcher, died Oct. 18, 2024.

He earned his bachelor’s in biology at the College and an M.D. at Case Western Reserve University; completed his family medicine residency training in Rochester, N.Y.; and spent two years with the Indian Health Service. Allen had a long career at Dartmouth College medical school with research interests in cancer prevention, and depression screening and treatment in primary care and military settings. He was appointed to the National Academy of Sciences and the Preventive Services Task Force, and served as president of the North American Primary Care Research Group.

Steve, a hospital administrator and outdoorsman, died Aug. 5, 2024.

He earned a bachelor’s in economics at the College, served two years as a conscientious objector, and earned a master’s in health policy from Princeton University. Steve was vice president of regional planning for Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, retiring in 2008, but working as a part-time consultant until 2015. Steve enjoyed hiking, canoeing, camping, and off-road motorcycle riding and was a board member of several Upper Valley nonprofit organizations, including the United Way, Howe Library, and Kendal at Hanover.

Gary, a pediatric dermatologist, died Aug. 21, 2024.

He earned his bachelor’s with Honors in psychology at the College and an M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania, completed his residency at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in California and practiced internal medicine there. Gary then had a two-year pediatric residency at the University of Wisconsin, working for 40 years at its General Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic and as associate professor of pediatrics with expertise in pediatric dermatology. Outside of work, he skied, played tennis and chess, and traveled extensively, including to pool tournaments.

Sue, a librarian and archer, died Aug. 16, 2024.

She earned a bachelor’s in history with Honors at the College, where she was a member of the College Chorus and varsity archery team, and participated in the Newman Catholic Camp Ministry; received a master’s in library science from Simmons College; and attended Wesleyan University. Sue was retired head of access services at Yale University and had a daughter.

Richard, who worked in real estate management, died Nov. 15, 2024.

He earned a bachelor’s in economics at the College, where he was a member of the College Orchestra and men’s varsity tennis team, and received an MBA from Stanford University. Richard had been a sculptor at Sager Scott Studio and was in real estate management with Sager Management Corp. The Sager Fund was created in 1988 to provide programs of interest to the gay and lesbian community that helped to overcome homophobia and related discrimination.

Hilda, who studied economics and fashion, died March 4, 2024.

She earned her bachelor’s in economics at the College and a master’s in fashion design from the SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology. Hilda, who married Joseph Benincasso in 2001, was a manager for the Salvation Army in Danbury, Conn., and loved gardening.

David, a law professor and disability law advocate, died Aug. 11, 2024.

He earned his bachelor’s with Honors in political science at the College and a J.D. at Columbia University where he was a member of the Columbia Law Review, among other honors. David was a public interest attorney for children and people with disabilities, director of the New York Youth Advocacy’s Runaway and Homeless Youth Law Project, and a managing attorney with the Minnesota Disability Law Center. He joined Wayne State University Law School’s faculty in 1998, and was an associate (clinical) professor and director of the Disability Law Clinic.

Jason, an economics major and lacrosse player, died April 20, 2024.

He earned his bachelor’s in economics at the College, where Jason was a member of Phi Psi and the men’s varsity lacrosse team.