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Obituaries Spring 2010 1933 1934 Hope Franz Hartman of Florida, died on November 8. After graduating from MFS, Hope attended Connecticut College and subsequently, the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. In later years, she lived in San Juan, Puerto Rico before moving to Florida to live with her son. She was predeceased by her sister, Jean Franz Swett ’35. 1937 Robert “Bud” Robertson, Jr. of Riverton, died on February 1 at the age of 89. A World War II Army veteran, he worked at Brooks Brothers Clothing in Philadelphia until his retirement. Bud was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Riverton. He is survived by his sister, Emily Robertson Steinsieck ’36 of St. Augustine, FL, and his nephew, Douglas Steinsieck of Mt. Laurel. He was predeceased by his parents Robert Sr. and Emily Robertson. 1941 Rebecca Wood Robinson, died on December 7 in Medford. She is survived by her sister, Anne Wood ’44 and her brother, Richard R. Wood, Jr. ’49. She was predeceased by her father, Richard R. Wood, a graduate of Moorestown Friends Academy.
1943 Rev. Lawrence Litchfield Glover III, of Lancaster, PA died on July 23, 2009. He was 83. Born in Haddonfield, he graduated from Princeton in 1947 and the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 1952. He served with the US Army from 1944 to 1946 as an infantryman in the European Theatre of Operations. In 1952, he was ordained as a Presbyterian minister and served churches in Southwestern PA, Illinois and North Dakota. He entered the chaplaincy of the Navy in 1960 and served a tour in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. He then returned to Mine Hill Presbyterian Church in 1968 with his final church work in Mifflinburg PA. He retired to Lancaster in 1988. He enjoyed music, golf and bowling, ministering to others and camping with extended family. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, his two children, his grandchildren and his sister. He was predeceased by a son and a brother. 1950 Susan Daniels Cannon, of Cedar City, Utah, died in September 2009. She is survived by her husband, John Q. Cannon ’50, and her four children. Christian M. Hansen, Jr., of New Hope died on February 3 at the age of 77. Born in Woodbury, Christian graduated from MFS in 1950 and continued on to Haverford and then graduated from University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1958. He devoted his career to travelling to impoverished countries to aid sick and malnourished children. After his residency at CHOP, Christian moved to the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona to provide medical care to Apache children. In 1963, he joined the Peace Corps. and worked in Turkey and South Dakota. Later, he worked in Mississippi before settling in New Hope in 1968. He joined Rutgers Medical School as a professor in the department of community medicine. While in academia, he travelled to Nigeria, Vietnam, Rwanda and Haiti to help children. In 1981, he began working with the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services where he examined and treated abused and foster children. In 1994, Christian received an honorary doctor in sciences degree from Haverford for his work in the community and around the world. Christian credited the values instilled from the Quaker schools he attended for inspiring him to the do the work he did throughout his life. He is survived by his wife, Alexandra, his four children and four grandchildren. 1952 Richard D. Erlich died in Delanco on September 21, 2009 at the age of 74. He earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1956 and ran a law practice in Burlington. 1962 Ann McAuliffe Darr, died on July 6, 2008 in Ormond Beach, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Darr, and her siblings, Timothy McAuliffe ’57 and Sue McAuliffe Lucas ’62. 1967 John H. McKeon, Jr., a resident of Moorestown, died on December 11, 2009 at the age of 60. After graduating from MFS, John graduated from Amherst College in 1971 and went on to Cornell Law School, where he was on law review and graduated at the top of his class. He practiced law at the Philadelphia firm of Conrad O’Brien. He was an avid reader, great writer and had a lifelong love of sports. After retirement, John volunteered at Trinity Episcopal Church. He is survived by his parents, John H. McKeon and Joan Rogers McKeon ’44, his sisters Lucy McKeon ’70 and Amy McKeon, his brother, Tom McKeon and six nieces and nephews. The John McKeon Scholarship Fund has been established at MFS. MFS Community Linda Carilli, of Moorestown, died on October 30, 2009 at the age of 58. She was born in 1951 in Englewood and graduated with honors from Kennedy High School in Willingboro. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Douglass College and received masters degrees in nutrition and communications from Boston University. Linda’s career spanned over 35 years in health, consumer and issues communications. Most recently, she was senior vice president in the healthcare practice at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide. Previously she was General Manager of Public Affairs for Weight Watchers International where she directed consumer affairs, government relations and public relations, including the company’s program with spokesperson Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. She is survived by her husband, Edward, her sons, Dylan ’17 and Ethan ’13, and her parents, Bill and Charlotte Webb. David Emmons, died on October 19, 2009 at the age of 69. A man of enormous intellect and a profound sense of social justice, he taught at Stockton College for over 27 years, where he was a Professor of Criminal Justice. He graduated from the Westtown School, earned his BA from Yale and his PhD from the University of Chicago. The education he most valued was his time spent as a civil rights worker in Mississippi in 1965-1969, where he was a community organizer, a campaign worker for the Holmes County Freedom Democratic Party, director of the Six County Voter Education Project and co-founder of the Mississippi Action for Community Education. With his comrade, the late Paul Lyons, David originated, designed and taught “Understanding September 11,” the largest course ever taught at Stockton. He was teaching his on-line version of the course at the time of his death. The course won numerous statewide and national awards. David’s career as a photographer began with 9/11. He photographed sites in NJ, Philadelphia, Shanksville, PA, Utah, Nevada, Michigan and Ohio. These photographs have been exhibited in NY and NJ, most recently at the New York Historical Society. With his daughter, Molly, David began his second project photographing post-Katrina New Orleans. He was a past MFS School Committee member. He is survived by his daughter, Molly Emmons ’99, his father, Alton and his two brothers, John and James. Arnold Happeny, husband of the late Suzanne Oppenheimer Happeny ’54, died in February 2009. No obituary is available. Thomas R. Hedges, Jr. M.D., died in Moorestown on September 10, 2009. He established and ran the section on Ophthalmology at Pennsylvania Hospital for over 30 years and was Professor or Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania. He taught at Cooper Hospital until retirement in 2002. His research at Coriell Laboratory, Camden on the effects of intracranial pressure on the optic nerve led to multiple papers in medical journals and acceptance to the American Ophthalmological Society. He was co-founder of the International Neuro-opthalmology Society. Even into his later years, he mentored countless medical students, residents, fellows and faculty. He will be remembered for his enthusiasm for teaching and concern for his patients. He is survived by his wife, Ann, his son, Thomas Hedges ’67, his grandsons and grand-grandson. He was predeceased by his sons, George Hedges ’70 and William Hedges ’74. Arleigh Porter Hess, Jr., Ph.D. died on October 2, 2009 in Sykesville, MD at the age of 91. A longtime Haddonfield resident, Dr. Hess spent his entire academic career as a Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, earning three degrees and teaching at the Wharton School, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies. Additionally, he served in various administrative roles including Vice Provost of the University, Director of the Summer School and Director of the College of General Studies. During WWII, he served as commander and mine navigator on mine sweepers in the Pacific theater. Following the war, he continued to serve in the Naval Reserves for many years. He is survived by his children, Richard Prescott Hess ’67, Anne Hess Gummerson and Elizabeth Hess, and his granddaughter, Elizabeth Anne Gummerson. Jean P. Holman, of Moorestown, died on January 20, 2010 at the age of 84. She grew up in Merchantville and attended the New Jersey College for Women. After graduating with a degree in psychology, she spent two years working for the Campbell Soup Company. After her marriage to Joe Holman in 1950, she focused on raising her three children. In addition, she donated many hours volunteering with both the Red Cross blood bank program and CONTACT Community Helplines. After raising her children, Jean received a master’s degree in educational psychology from Temple University and worked at Temple as a career counselor. Subsequently, she joined the family business and served as Special Projects Coordinator for the human resources department of Holman Enterprises. In addition to her husband, Jean is survived by her sons, Steve and Jeff, her daughter, Mindy, her sisters, Helen Peitz and Elizabeth Soderland, and her four grandsons, Brad Beideman ’12, Joe Beideman, Jeffrey Holman and Brett Holman. Charlotte “Mitzi” Kade, of Cherry Hill died on February 11 at age 70. She is former MFS faculty member who taught Middle and Upper School for 18 years from 1974 – 1991. She is survived by her husband, Thomas, her children, David Kade ’87 and Michele Kade, her two grandchildren and her aunt and uncle. Mustapha Khan, MD, of Cherry Hill died on November 10, 2009 at the age of 74. Dr. Khan was born and raised in Trinidad. He earned his bachelor’s, masters and medical degrees from Howard University. He interned at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby. In 1958, he opened a family practice in Camden where he was committed to treating everyone who came through his door. For many years, he was a physician for Camden High School, the Camden County Sheriff’s Department and Camden City jail. He was active with Youth 2000, a YMCA mentoring program in Camden, and with the outreach ministries to the homeless at Solid Rock Worship Center in Clementon. He was an avid bowler and a big fan of the Phillies, the Eagles and President Obama. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, his sons, Mustapha Khan, Jr. ’80, Ricardo and Rasheed and his daughter, Sherena, two sisters, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Doris “Mitzy” Haines Knowlton, of Moorestown, died on November 28, 2009 at the age of 82. She was born in Cinnaminson and was a 1945 graduate of Palmyra High School where she was a majorette for the Drum & Bugle Corp. She was also a Civil Air Patrol Observer during WWII. Mitzy was a retired chief telephone operator for Zurbrugg Memorial Hospital. She was an active life member of the Palmyra Moravian Church, where she was a former member of the Senior Choir for 42 years; an elder; a Sunday school teacher; a vacation Bible school director and chairman for the Committee of Greeters. She was also a member of the Parry Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She liked photography and was a Phillies fan. She is survived by her husband Calvin, her children, Calvin, Reginald and Barbara Lee, her siblings, Murph Haines and Marie McKeaney, her grandchildren, Tyler Knowlton ’12, Alex Knowlton ’16, Matthew Knowlton ’18 and seven other grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. She was the mother-in-law of MFS School Committee member Stephanie Zarus and Debbie Bernetich. William McDaniel, died on October 23, 2009 at the age of 87. Raised in Mississippi, William participated in the Army Specialized Training Program during WWII. He attended several colleges before becoming a lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers. He later served in the NJ National Guard. After graduating in 1947 from Harvard with a master’s degree in civil engineering, he worked with the NJ Department of transportation and helped develop the NJ Turnpike. In 1950, he joined his father-in-law’s dairy company. William was chairman and principal owner of U.S. Sugar Co.. He was a longtime Burlington County College trustee, serving for 35 years and a member of the Association of Community College Trustees. A Democrat, he served several terms as the mayor of Wrightstown. He was past president of the New Hanover Board of education, served on the boards of Memorial Hospital of Burlington County in Mount Holly and the NJ and Burlington County Historical Societies, and was past chairman of the Burlington County Welfare Board. He was past president of the Pemberton Rotary Club and district chairman of the Burlington County Boy Scouts of America. He was a founding partner of WJJZ-AM and served on the boards of several corporations and banks. He was a 33rd degree Mason. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his sons, Lee ’68 and Denis ’71, nine grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Bethann Buff McLaughlin, of Chestnut Hill, died on January 15 at the age of 46. She attended MFS and graduated from Haddonfield Memorial High School in 1981. She earned her B.A. from Greenmount College in 1985. In 1993, she married William McLauglin. As a junior in high school, she founded “BG’s on the Beach” in Stone Harbor, a boutique jewelry store. Later, she worked her way up to become Assistant Manager at Saks Fifth Avenue in Center City. With her mother, Clara, she co-founded other retail ventures including “Cotton Comfort,” “Linens for Less” and “Initial Gallery,” all of which had locations in Haddonfield and Stone Harbor. She was active in the American Cancer Society and a supporter of the National Institutes of Health. She is survived by her husband, William, her twins, Schuyler and William, her father, George J. Buff, III ’51, her brother, George J. Buff, IV ’80 and her nephew, George V. John Christian Nissen, Jr., of Moorestown, died on January 12 at the age of 90. Born in Haskell, NJ, he graduated from Butler High School in the late 1930s. In 1942, John cut short his college education at NYU to fight in WWII. He flew several missions in the Pacific from 1943 to 1945, earning several commendations, including an Air Medal for evading enemy gunfire. After his military service, John worked for more than 40 years at DuPont selling dyes and pigments for commercial use. John retired from DuPont in 1982. He remained active in golf and other activities at the Moorestown Field Club. “He had a heart of gold,” said his friend Alex McGugan. “He just liked people. He liked to banter back and forth.” He is survived by his wife, Alma, his sons, John C. Nissen III ’67, Eric Nissen ’71 and Leif Nissen, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Beth Oliviero, died in November 2010 at the age of 91. A former Upper School faculty member from 1969-1975, Beth taught English and other US electives, as well as serving as theatrical producer for student and faculty performances. Born in New York, she graduated from NYU in 1938. She worked at the Grand Central Railroad and later, as a secretary in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. In the 1960s, she and her husband, Vincent, moved to Moorestown. She is survived by her children, Jamie Oliviero ’68 and Melanie Oliviero ’72, and her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband. Barbara Davis Ransome, age 97, died on September 7, 2009 in Graton, CA. Born in Alabama, she graduated from the University of Alabama and worked at her father’s business, Decatur Iron and Steel Company. She married John Dawson Ransome in 1943 and moved to Riverton. She loved to tell stories of her rich life and became the family historian. She excelled in needlework and the New York Times crossword puzzles. Barbara was a gracious hostess and enthusiastic traveler who possessed a keen sense of humor and a strong interest in politics. She was predeceased by her husband, her son, John Dawson Ransome ’66, her sister-in-law, Barbara Jane Ransome Coleman ’45. She is survived by her children, Barbara Ransome Sehi ’58, Ann Biddle Ransome ’62 and Henry Davis Ransome ’66. Other surviving relatives are Elizabeth Whitney Ransome ’63, Percy A. Ransome ’67, Susan Elaine Ransome ’71, Richard Dixon Ransome ’72, Tracy Ransome ’98, Leslie Clarke Ransome Hudson ’67, Elizabeth B. Ransome ’69, Jane Ellicott Ransome Bromley ’72 and Kristin Bromley Fitzgerald ’97. Margaret M. Roberts, of Medford, died on January 19 at the age of 88. Born in Oak Park, IL, she was a homemaker and member of the League of Women Voters and the Jersey Skiters Ski Club. She enjoyed cycling weekly with a group of women well into her eighth decade. She was a member of Moorestown Monthly Meeting. She and her husband, Malcolm Roberts, were former MFS School Committee members. Along with her husband, she is survived by her children, Tom Roberts ’65, David Roberts ’73, Nancy Roberts ’66, Becky Roberts ’70 and Karen Roberts ’77, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, her sister Dorothy Smith and her sister-in-law, Adah Manby. Louise Cowles Searle, formerly of Moorestown died on January 17, 2010 at the age of 81. She is survived by her son, Andrew Searle Pang ’80, her daughters, Ellen Searle LeBel and Martha Searle, her sister, Loraine Dimock, five grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. Harvey R. Searle (USAF). D. Caroline “Lyn” Vlaskamp, of Alexandria, VA died on January 6 at the age of 79. She was a pre-preliminary teacher at MFS from 1970 – 1977. After teaching at MFS, she taught at Mount Kimberly Academy and later Friends Seminary in NYC. She also worked as a librarian in the New York City public school system. She was also active in the National Council for the Social Studies for many years. After graduating from Wittenberg University in 1952, Lyn received her Master of Arts in Religious Education from the Hartford Seminary in 1957. In 1994, she received her Doctorate of Education from the University of Pennsylvania. Lyn was engaged in many community programs such as adult literacy and ESL. She was an active member of the Religious Society of Friends in Philadelphia/South Jersey, Montclair and Brooklyn. She is survived by her children, Jeff Vlaskamp ’75, Ron Vlaskamp ’77, Doug Vlaskamp, Kristine Vlaskamp Sharp and Karen Vlaskamp, and six grandchildren.
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