Obituaries
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Marc Edmon Low, 86, Dean, College of Science and Mathematics
Science education and environmental science programs were two projects that Marc initiated and was proud to be a part of. It was often said that Marc Low “knew everything” and “knew where the bodies were buried.” The truth is, Marc’s service as dean was marked by wisdom, fiscal responsibility, and fairness. He died on August…
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Daniel Edward DeStephen, 71, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Dan was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and loved science fiction, Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, watching Marvel superhero movies, traveling, especially to Europe and New Orleans, and enjoying great food and drinking fine wine. He was funny, kind, gracious, humble, and generous with his time and attention when it came to family,…
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Joan M. Donohue, 87, Senior Secretary, Social Work
Joan was a retired administrative assistant at Wright-Patterson AFB and Wright State University and was also a licensed real estate professional in the Dayton area. Joan enjoyed gardening, water aerobics and especially spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events. She died on July 29, 2022.
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Raymond L. Must, 93, Associate Professor of Art and Art History
Raymond L. Must, 93, was an original member of Wright State University’s Art Department faculty and co-founder of the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative. He died July 22, 2022.
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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.
Upcoming Events
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Wright State Retirees Picnic
Wright State University retirees and friends are invited to a picnic on Saturday, Sept. 19, 1:30–4:30 p.m., in Rotary Park, 2260 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45432.
See what’s coming up in our Events Calendar