Leadership Public Service High School Alumni Obituaries

Hal Goodwin Barnes passed away peacefully on October 25,2025 at the age of 70. Hal was a beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend. He was a former City of Fort Lauderdale employee who dedicated 25 years of distinguished service to his community.Hal was born in Rocky Mount, NC on October 10, 1955. ...

William Bill Didley Jr. was born on July 10 1939 in Cordele Georgia and peacefully entered eternal rest on January 21 2026 at home surrounded by family. His life was marked by courage faith service and a steadfast commitment to education and justice. Born and raised in Cordele Bill completed his ear...

Greensboro NC Mr. Michael Anthony Boston Sr. age 72 passed away peacefully on December 14 2025. He was born in WinstonSalem North Carolina. Michael grew up in Reidsville. North Carolina and graduated from Reidsville Senior High School in 1971. He was the son of the late Clarence Boston and Melvine D...

The Reverend Charles F. Blalock Sr. 94 departed this life onSeptember 6 2025 at Emory Palliative Care Center Atlanta Georgia.He was born on March 3 1931 to the late William Eldridge Blalock Sr.and Mattie B. Wilder in Raleigh North Carolina. Chuck "B" as he was well known was educated in the public s...

Odessa Storia Choice was born January 19 1945 to the late Charles and Ruby Jefferson in Sunflower Mississippi. She attended Cleveland Public School System graduating from Glenville High School. The family relocated to Cleveland Ohio in 1948 where she accepted Christ at an early age and was united wi...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Novella Williams a devoted educator mentor and cherished family member who departed this life March 8 2025. Born in GlenwoodGa she attended local schools graduating from Northwestern High School. Continuing her education Novella received degrees from ...

Annette Bell Chapman was born in Jacksonville Florida to the late John Henry and Onie Davis Bell. She was educated in the Duval County Public School System and was a proud graduate of New Stanton Senior High School Class of 1963. Annette devoted more than 20 years of faithful service to the City of ...

Fredrick Kenyeta Montgomery was born on September 15 1972 in St. Louis Missouri to his mother Debra Lorraine Love and his father Allen Ray Montgomery. Fredrick was a fun but quiet young boy known for his inquisitive nature. He would often approach strangers with many questions. With family spread th...

John was the beloved husband of Kathleen Mauger Grispon with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. He was the devoted son of the late John J. Grispon and Dora May Altomare Grispon. John was a proud graduate of St. Bridgets School Roman Catholic High School Class of 1964 and Villanova University Class...

William “Bill” Cecil Lowery, 79, of Greenland, NH, passed away on December 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 8, 1946, and raised in the South End of Portsmouth, NH, Bill was a loving, loyal family man—a strong, steady presence whose compassion and selflessness supported and...

Born onJune 6 1934 inJersey City New Jersey Joseph was the beloved son ofVincent and Sadie Favaro both of whom predeceased him. From an early age Joe embodied a deep sense of duty service and commitment to othersvalues that guided him throughout a long and impactful life. Joseph was adisabled Americ...

Catherine Lynn Yenesel a devoted wife cherished family member and radiant presence to all who knew her passed away on November 30 2025 at the age of 58. Catherine was born on January 12 1967 in Lebanon New Hampshire to Donald and Barbara Fisher. Her early childhood was spent in Boston where her brig...

John H. Weeks of Denville New Jersey passed away peacefully on October 30 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 8 1941 in Newark NJ John was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy Weeks. He was raised in Belleville alongside his brother Brian and sister Karen and graduated from ...

Peter J. Krill aka Jim to his family began his musical career at the age of nine in a public grade school in Camden NJ. He played a schoolissued instrument continuing to middle school and high school marching bands in Philadelphia PA. Temple University and the West Point Military Academy 19661969 we...

Theresa graduated from Technical Memorial High School in 1979 and that same year began working as a secretary for her fathers business. She was also married that year. In the years that followed she started her own family and became a stayathome mother raising her children until they were further al...

Dorothy Jane Ansaldi Carter 85 of Bernardsville New Jersey passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 17 2025. Born September 27 1940 in Manchester Connecticut her warm spirit generous heart and commitment to helping others made an impact on many from family and friends she loved so deeply to str...

Herbert S. Herb Riband Jr. aged 84 of Fort Washington PAbelovedhusband fathergrandfatherunclegodfathercounselormentorand respected Philadelphia lawyerpassed away onJanuary 9thof complications from pneumonia. Herb was born in 1936 in Philadelphia and subsequently attended LaSalle College High School ...

John D. Jack Bennett Jr. 98 of Easton Pa. died peacefully on Thursday January 29 2026 at St. Lukes Hospital Anderson. Born in Easton on March 11 1927 he was the son of John D. and Elizabeth Bennett. Jack was married to Kathleen M. Sloyer for 61 years until her death in 2020. Jack graduated from East...

will be held Saturday January 31 2026 at 1200 PM at St. Rebecca Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. Stacey Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at St. Ruth Cemetery. Mr. Collins will lie in repose at St. Rebecca P.B. Church one hour prior to funeral service time. Public viewing will be held Fri...

Deacon Tyrone Donell Coleman was born on March 13 1953 in Dinwiddie County Virginia to the late Deacon William H. Coleman and Mary E. Vaughan Coleman. He was educated in the Dinwiddie County Public Schools and graduated from Dinwiddie Senior High School with the Class of 1972. Continuing his educati...

On April 30 1940 Edward "AD" and Martha Donigan welcomed their ninth child Cordelia Madeline Donigan in Madison Heights Va. Cordelia departed this life in the comfort of her home on January 15th 2026. Cordelia was educated in the Amherst County Public School System and proudly graduated from Central...

affectionately known as Lonnie was born on May 16 1946 on Virginias Eastern Shore. He departed this life on January 19 2026 leaving behind a legacy marked by a deep commitment to education a life of service steadfast leadership and an unwavering devotion to his family. A lifelong lover of music and ...

Calvin Augusta Cal Hop Hobson beloved husband father grandfather brother uncle cousin friend and mentor passed away peacefully on January 1 2026. He leaves behind a legacy rooted in service love faith and joy. To those who knew him best he was steady unassuming to those whose lives he touched he was...

Alstongabrielle Xaneta Wilkins Esq. 41 of Newport News VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 12 2025. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was known by many as Alston and was affectionately called Gabby by family and close friends. She was a devoted daughter...

Dino age 60 of Newport News Virginia passed away unexpectedly on December 18 2025 at his residence. Dean was born on September 1 1965 in Poughkeepsie New York to the late Estelle Faye Collins. He was a proud graduate of Poughkeepsie High School Class of 1985 and later earned an Associate of Science ...

February 11 1928 was no ordinary day in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. In the home of William H. and Katherine Bacon Gibbs a snowstorm swept through the city blanketing it in white. Yet within the Gibbs household warmth and joy filled the air as they welcomed their fifth childa beautiful baby girl named...

Bernard John Schruender 94 of Wachapreague Virginia passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 29 2026 at CommonwealthSenior Living in Onancock Virginia. Bernard Bernie was born on August 14 1931 in MethuenMassachusetts to the late Bernard F. and Gladys E. Wefers Schruender. Hewas mar...

Paul Harmon Beck passed on Saturday January 10 due to complications from cancer. Paul was a people person and a family person. Family was especially important to Paul and he always put his family first. He made many close friends throughout his life and his career in the timber industry. Paul was we...

Brother Henry Bryant Tatum was born on June 22, 1935, in Saratoga, Arkansas, to Will and Annie Tatum. He attended public school and graduated from Howard County Training School in 1954. Following high school, he continued his education at Arkansas AM & N College in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.In August...

Lydia DeBoni Main 96 of Masontown WV passed away Friday January 9 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family listening to her favorite polka music. Lydia devoted her life to service leadership community and most importantly to her family. She was the pharmacist and owner of Main Pharmac...