Wadie Mae Martin
Apr 12, 2026
Wadie Mae Martin, 86, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on April 12, 2026, with family by her side. She was born on March 25, 1940, in Bernice, Louisiana, to Lora and Sanford Wall. She was one of nine children. Wadie married Garth “Jeep” Martin on August 6, 1959, and they shared 63 years of marriage until his passing in...
Svetlana Pavlovna Chernyak
Apr 11, 2026
It is with deep love and sadness, that we share that Svetlana Pavlovna Chernyak passed away on April 11th, leaving behind a legacy of profound love, true joy, and the most vibrant spirit. She was full of life, a true original. To know her was to never forget her. She was unapologetically herself, magnetic, funny, and full of charm. Her...
Howard Stanley Simonoff
Apr 11, 2026
Howard Stanley Simonoff died in Dedham, MA on April 11, 2026 at the age of 93. Howard was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1933 to Jack and Lillian Simonoff. He attended New Utrecht High School and Brooklyn College, and afterwards served in the US Army in Germany. His college sweetheart, Anne (nee) Ruderman, traveled there during his service and...
JEFFREY WARREN ELLIS, M.D.
Apr 11, 2026
Jeffrey Warren Ellis, M.D., physician, educator, author—and lifelong musician—passed away April 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassionate care, academic excellence, and dedication to women’s health, along with a well-earned reputation for humor, storytelling, and never taking himself too seriously. Born and raised in Flossmoor, Il, Dr. Ellis earned his Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Grinnell College in...
Roy John Bottjer
Apr 10, 2026
Roy John Bottjer, 85, of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2026. Born June 20, 1940, in The Bronx, New York, Roy lived a life marked by professional accomplishment, deep family bonds, and a zest for adventure. Roy graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in The Bronx before earning a Bachelor of Science in Geology...
Edward Allan Whitfield
Apr 10, 2026
Edward Allan Whitfield, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 10, 2026. He was a loving husband, son, brother to 3 sisters, uncle to several nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was also a teammate, and dear friend to so many. Edward lived a full life with his wife Dani Jayleen. They had no children, but did have 35+...
Elizabeth Valentine
Apr 10, 2026
Elizabeth “Beth” Valentine (née Lanning), 61, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, in Naperville, Illinois. Born on May 23, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, Beth lived a life defined by warmth, creativity, and a deep love for people, art, and beauty. She grew up in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, and attended Notre Dame School before graduating from Hinsdale Central High School...
Jada Veronica Martin
Apr 10, 2026
Jada Veronica Martin, 30, of Houston passed away on April 10, 2026 in Austin, TX. She was born May 25, 1995 in Houston, and was the daughter of Trina Moore and Travis Martin. She graduated from Alpha Academy in Magnolia, Texas, and spent her fearless life pursuing her dream of living in interesting places, connected to nature. She worked in...
Mary Jane (Powers) Vines
Apr 10, 2026
Mary Jane (Powers) Vines, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, just one day shy of her 76th birthday. Born on April 11, 1950, Mary Jane lived a life defined by love, resilience, and a strength that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. One of Mary Jane’s proudest accomplishments was earning her Registered Nursing degree from...
John Stoney Browning
Apr 10, 2026
With a big laugh and a heart full of humor, Stoney brightened the lives of everyone around him. A devoted father, he cherished his family, who were the center of his world. He loved animals, cars and watching TV. History documentaries being one of his favorites. Stoney lived life on his own terms, and his spirit of love, humor and...