Obituaries
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Carol Nathanson, 77, Associate Professor of Art and Art History
Carol Nathanson served on the boards of trustees of the Dayton Visual Arts Center, the Springfield (Ohio) Museum of Art, the Midwest Art History Society, and the Great Lakes American Studies Association. She had been a member of the Dayton Art Institute’s Exhibitions and Education Committee, chaired Dayton’s Public Arts Commission and the Springfield Museum’s…
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Robert Kent Finley Jr., 97, Clinical Professor of Surgery
Robert was instrumental in founding the burn unit at Miami Valley Hospital. He was a teacher and mentor for countless medical students and surgical residents. Upon retirement he volunteered his services overseas in various settings including Jamaica, American Samoa, Kenya, and Rwanda. He is most remembered for more than 10 years of volunteer service at…
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Connie W. Heaton, 87, Administrative Specialist, College of Science and Mathematics
Connie enjoyed using her grit and determination to help the local community. She was involved with the Lioness Club, the Waynesville Progressive Women’s Club, the school PTA, Southview Hospital volunteers, Sunday and Tuesday Schools, and as the Sugarcreek Post editor, as well as special projects like forming the Bellbrook elementary school library, directing school and…
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Steven M. Cohen, 70, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Steve Cohen devoted 30 years to serving US veterans at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He held the position of Chief of Ambulatory Care, Chief of Staff, and the Director of VAMC. He enjoyed teaching and was a member of the admissions committee of the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University for many…
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Kenneth C. Cornelius, 77, Assistant Dean & Professor, Mechanical & Materials Engineering
He is the recipient of numerous awards and patents and loved all things science and football from the Ohio State University Buckeyes. He passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2022.
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William E. "Bill" Brown, 82, Professor of Education
Bill Brown dedicated his life to teaching and helping others. He was truly an inspirational and excellent father and friend. He never gave up. He wasn’t fazed by the word no. He touched others to the very end. He will be missed. He passed away June 23, 2022.
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Alice Mae Kruckberg Swinger, 93, Professor of Education
As a volunteer, she promoted international understanding through her activities in The Experiment in International Living, which facilitated home stays for visitors from throughout the world. She exuded humor, positivity, and joy in living and learning. Her dedication to education, literacy, travel, and personal fitness is a treasured legacy to her family. She died on…
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Russell Alan Breckler, 66, Maintenance Center Supervisor, Physical Plant
Russ worked out often, lifting weights, hiking and cycling. He enjoyed traveling, reading, studying and learning new things. He died on June 5, 2022.
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Robert Fredrick Rolsten, 97, Dean of Engineering
Fred Rolsten held one of the patents in personal body armor and designed body armor for President Ronald Reagan, which also protected the staff and flight crew during our initial foray into detente with the People’s Republic of China. In fact, he was the professor who “stood behind his work” taking a 357 bullet to…
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Gretchen Bollenbacher, 82, Dean's Office, WSU-Lake Campus
Gretchen enjoyed family, reading the newspaper, doing crossword puzzles, writing, organizing pictures in her albums, paper dolls, and collecting Santas. She Loved Christmas. She died on May 3, 2022.
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Joycelyn L. (Bean) Boitnott, 86, Program Assistant, Research & Sponsored Programs
She retired from Wright State University (RSP) in 1995 with 25 years of service. She was very talented and had many hobbies, including painting. She died on April 18, 2022.
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Margaret Anne Roach, 84, Reference Librarian, University Libraries
Margaret Roach retired from Wright State University where she was a Reference Librarian and later volunteered at Good Samaritan Hospital. She passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
Upcoming Events
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Midterms 2026: What just happened?
Join us to discuss the election results with Lee Hannah, Ph.D., on Thursday, Nov. 19, 1 p.m. in Room 157 of the Student Union.
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