1935-2020

1931-2020
Jerry Emerson
Lovingly memorialized by Angela Emerson on March 17, 2020
The Gentle Rogue
Always the philosophical thief
he stole your sorrow with
humor,
wove threads of the world in a
warm blanket
to wrap around friends,
family.
A Samaritan who had no use
for crosses and nails,
he always knew he would
return,
but couldn't tell you where,<...
Always the philosophical thief
he stole your sorrow with
humor,
wove threads of the world in a
warm blanket
to wrap around friends,
family.
A Samaritan who had no use
for crosses and nails,
he always knew he would
return,
but couldn't tell you where,<...

1986-2020
David Rotkowitz
Lovingly memorialized by Lexy Fowler on March 11, 2020
We are devastated to say that, despite the strength and grace with which he has been battling cancer, it seems that Davy’s fighting days are over, and that it is time for him to rest now. He was moved to hospice care, and after several weeks, passed away on May 3. Please let his family know how much he means to all of us, and how he has touched o...

Nicholas Coffie Lartey
Lovingly memorialized by PENSA UCC Family and Friends on March 9, 2020
Elder Nicholas’ unbelievable passing quaked, and shattered our hearts. It was simply unimaginable! What a final lesson he has taught us with his death! That indeed life is like a breath, and we have to cherish every single moment we spend with our loved ones, and to do the bidding of the Lord so far as we have life.
Nicholas was man of conv...
Nicholas was man of conv...

1925-2020
Rosemary Barker
Lovingly memorialized by Barbara Stevens on March 4, 2020
Rosemary Virginia Barker became a new bright star in the sky when she left this world for a better one on February 19, 2020 at the Oaks at Cascade in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Barker.
Rosemary was born on May 7, 1925 in Milburn, West Virginia. Although she lived in Chicago, Mexico, Milwaukee and Houston, W...
Rosemary was born on May 7, 1925 in Milburn, West Virginia. Although she lived in Chicago, Mexico, Milwaukee and Houston, W...

1947-2020
Earl Smith (Trialfa Omega)
Lovingly memorialized by Olivia Omega on March 2, 2020
Earl Eugene Smith (Trialfa Ankh-Maat Omega), 72, was born on November 19, 1947, and passed away on February 28, 2020. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, World-Renowned Grand Master Martial Artist, Grand Master Mason, Progressive Educator, and a Philosopher ahead of his time. His spiritual devotion, distinct laugh, sense of humor, and dapper style will b...

1941-2020
Josè Lazo
Lovingly memorialized by Haley Sellers on February 28, 2020
On Monday, February 24th, 2020, Josè Lazo, a loving/caring man and father of 3, passed away at the age of 79.
Josè was born in, La Palma, Chalatenango, El Salvador. Josè, met his wife at the age of 22 and were married for 43 years until the passing of his beloved wife.
Josè, was a very hardworking man where he did construction wor...
Josè was born in, La Palma, Chalatenango, El Salvador. Josè, met his wife at the age of 22 and were married for 43 years until the passing of his beloved wife.
Josè, was a very hardworking man where he did construction wor...

1970-020
John C. Kelleher III, M.D.
Lovingly memorialized by Anonymous Patient on February 8, 2020
Dr. John C. Kelleher, III, M.D. passed away on January 26th, 2020, of brain cancer, at the age of 49. Dr. Kelleher earned his M.D. at Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, R.I., and received his training in psychiatry at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior. Dr. Kelleher was trained in Mentalization-Based Therapy for...