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August 11, 2018, Newark, Ohio.
July 25, 2018, Canoga Park, California.
August 1, 2018, Minerva, Ohio.
James W. Borton '55 of Minerva, Ohio died on August 1, 2018. Survived by spouse, Patricia Wilson Borton '57. Children: Thomas Law (Lisa) Borton x'82, Peter James (Susan '85) Borton '84 and Linda Lee Borton '86. Granddaughters: Haley (James) Culler, Hilary Law Borton and Lindsay (Justin) Klish. Grandson: Scott Borton. Great Granddaughter: Ellie Law Culler. Cousins: Walter R. Young, Jr. ’66 and Donna Higinbotham Young ’66. Son of Homer T. Borton 1925 and Martha Law Borton 1926. Father Homer T. Borton was Chair of Muskingum Board of Trustees.
August 16, 2018, Cambridge, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Pegge Morehead Bradley ’52.
August 11, 2018, Warsaw, Ohio.
July 31, 2018, Gainesville, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas Abbott ’43.
August 18, 2018, New Braunfels, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her brother, John A. Barr ’35. Martha is survived by her sons, Dean A. Mathey ’72 and Thomas Mathey ’69.
August 1, 2018, Columbus, Ohio.
James W. Borton '55 of Minerva, Ohio died on August 1, 2018. Survived by spouse, Patricia Wilson Borton '57. Children: Thomas Law (Lisa) Borton '82, Peter James (Susan '85) Borton '84 and Linda Lee Borton '86. Granddaughters: Haley (James) Culler, Hilary Law Borton and Lindsay (Justin Klish. Grandson: Scott Borton. Great Granddaughter: Ellie Law Culler.
Son of Homer T. Borton '25 and Martha Law Borton '26. Father Homer T. Borton was Chair of Muskingum Board of Trustees.
Cathy has been promoted to full Professor of Kinesiology in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation at the University of Arkansas.
July 30, 2018, Tallahasse, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice M. Rolls Brown ’46.
July 30, 2018, Cortland, Ohio.
She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Thomas ’64.
July 8, 2018, San Luis Obispo, California.
August 12, 2018, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
He is survived by his sister, Lorna Weaver Hill ’59.
August 8, 2018, Fernandina Beach, Florida.
He is survived by his sister, Beverly Benninghoff McCally ’63.
August 2, 2018, Zanesville, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh O. Mallett 1926 and Hallie Fink Mallett 1925, his brother, Don Mallett ’51, and his uncle, Purcell Mallett 1926.
August 5, 2018, New Philadelphia, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter G. Findley 1915 and Nina Martin Findley 1917.
May 25, 2018, New Hope Pennsylvania.
Ulster fraternity brothers, family and friends of David W. Litt, a member of the graduating class of 1978, have established a memorial fund in Dave’s honor and will begin the awarding of scholarships from that fund. The David W. Litt Memorial Fund now exceeds $50,000 and will award its first grants in this 40th anniversary year of Dave’s graduation. Annual grants will be given to students who demonstrate a marked improvement in their academic performance while at Muskingum and who are involved in leadership activities or otherwise active in campus life. Also, an equal amount each year will be contributed from the Fund to Muskingum’s Annual Fund to provide general financial aid in Dave’s honor for all Muskingum students. Those wishing to contribute to The David W Litt Memorial Fund may send their checks payable to the Fund to the Office of University Advancement, Muskingum University, Attention: Paul McClelland, New Concord, OH 43762 or call/email: 740-826-8468; paulm@muskingum.edu with questions about tax advantaged gifts to the Fund.
August 2, 2018, Stone Creek, Ohio.
July 27, 2018, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Conkle Roberts ’69.
July 16, 2018, Marblehead, Massachusetts.
July 7, 2018, Longmont, Colorado.
She is survived by her husband, Duane C. Shearer ’53, and her daughter, Nancy Shearer Holden ’79.
July 17, 2018, Westport, Connecticut.
July 6, 2018, Milford, Iowa.
May 23, 2018, Avon Lake, Ohio.
John is survived by his wife, Georgette Morris Delassus ’60, his sister, Dorothy Delassus Harmon ’57, his sister-in-law, Suzette Morris Birch '60, and his nephew, Robert D. Ransom ’84.
June 30, 2018, Mount Vernon, Ohio.
July 3, 2018, New Concord, Ohio.
She is survived by her son, James R. Wilson '72, retired vice president of business and finance.
June 23, 2018, Duncan Falls, Ohio.
June 6, 2018, Bozeman, Montana.
June 6, 2018, Bozeman, Montana.
June 28, 2018, Naples, Florida.
Mildred was preceded in death by her sisters, Faye Powelson Greene '32, Alice Powelson Richards '32, Doris Powelson '30.
July 1, 2018, Lake Milton, Ohio.
He is survived by his brother, Jim Whitehair '90.
June 24, 2018, Colfax, North Carolina.
Alice is the wife of emeritus trustee, Charles J. Fisher.
April 5, 2018, Knoxville, Tennessee.
June 11, 2018, Cambridge, Ohio.
May 19, 2018, Port Angeles, Washington.
June 11, 2018, Cambridge, Ohio.
May 31, 2018, Long Beach, California.
May 22, 2018, Findlay, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. John G. Lowery 1907 and Mary Lowery 1916, her brothers, G. Arthur Lowery ’30 and Dr. John Lowery ’35, her aunt, Beulah Lowery Spahr ’20, and her uncle, Homer Lowery 1918. Louise is survived by her brothers, Dr. Howard Lowery ’51 and Harold Lowery ’51.