Obituaries
Obituaries The Colleges appreciate notification of the death of any member of the Hobart and William Smith community. In order to include notice in the Pulteney St. Survey, we must receive notification that is printed and verifiable. If possible, please send a printed obituary or legal notification (as from an estate) of the death. Personal testimonials and remembrances, in written form, are also welcome. Their use in the Survey, though, is subject to length restrictions. Deadlines for obituary submission are the same as for Classnotes.
William Smith Edith Metcalf Pring ’30 died Feb. 6, 2010 in Lansing, Mich., at the age of 101. Edith earned a B.S. in home economics from William Smith. She was a teacher of home economics in New York and New Jersey, taught adult education classes in Washington D.C., and worked as a substitute teacher in Michigan. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Women for more than 50 years. Edith is survived by her children Barbara, George “Dan” and James; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Lewis; four siblings, Clarence E. Metcalf ’36, Dorothea Metcalf Travis ’40, Robert Metcalf and Helen Wilson. Helen Terk Schreyer ’36 died Oct. 25, 2009 in Boca Raton, Fla. At William Smith, Helen majored in psychology and was a member of Schola Cantorum and the baseball and bowling teams. She was active in her community as a member of the Order of Eastern Star, American Red Cross, and the Republican Party. She was married twice to Howard Schreyer and Robert Drennan and had two children, Robert and Edward Drennan. Dorothy Buettner Skoggard ’39 died on Oct. 24, 2009 in Winston-Salem, N.C. An English major at William Smith, Dorothy took part in Big Sister Committee, Little Theatre, Student Council, yearbook and Phi Beta Kappa. As an alumna, she also served as Class Agent and donated to the Annual Fund. An elementary school teacher in Covington, Va. for many years, Dorothy spearheaded an effort to build a new public library. She is survived by her sons, Carl and Mark, and a granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Carl O. Skoggard; her second husband, Col. Charles H. Leet; and a granddaughter.
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Jean Littell Winslow ’41 died on Sept. 16, 2009 in Wilmington, Del. Jean attended William Smith for two years before earning her A.B. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jean worked for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services as a licensed social worker. Later, she became an artist, specializing in painting local scenes in oil and water colors. Jean also wrote poetry and published her first collection, “Finding Poetry in Everyday Life,” in 2003. Jean is survived by her children, J. Dallas Jr., Mary and Helen; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Julian. Shirley Hungerford Walworth ’42 died Feb. 28, 2010 in Toledo, Ohio. Shirley attended William Smith for three years, majoring in English literature and participating in the yearbook. During World War II she worked for the U.S. Judge Advocate General’s Corps at Camp Hale, Colo., where she trained with the 10th Mountain Division Ski Troops. After the war, she worked as an insurance claims adjuster and as a secretary at a law firm. She was a lifelong member of The Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by two daughters, Pamela and Sharon; two grandchildren; and her sister in-law Mary Louise Walworth Koch ’48. She is predeceased by her husband, Fayette C. Walworth ’41. Jane Baldwin Holbritter ’43 died Feb. 22, 2010 in Delmar, N.Y. Jane graduated from William Smith with a B.A. in history. She participated in Little Theatre, Student Council, Debate team and International Club, served as president of her residence hall, and played on the field hockey and basketball teams. During World War II, Jane worked for the General Electric Company. She volunteered with the Junior League and The Albany Academy for Girls and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Bethlehem Historical Society. As an alumna, she served as treasurer of the Scholarship Fund. Jane is survived by her daughters, Eleanor and Margaret, and five granddaughters. She is predeceased by her husband, J. Albert Holbritter ’43. Beverly Shaner Fennell ’45 died on March 4, 2010 in Little Rock, Ark. Beverly studied English while attending William Smith for two years and was a member of Schola Cantorum, Motet Choir and Christian Council. Beverly worked for several years at the Woodford Sun newspaper in Kentucky. After moving to Chicago, she taught classes on herbs and was an herb specialist for consumer information for Kentucky Fried Chicken. In retirement Beverly moved to Tennessee and established an herb farm and opened a cooking school. She was also the host of a PBS gardening and herbs show. Beverly is survived by her children, Bridget, Thomas, Deborah and Harvey; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; niece, Melanie Repp Fiske ’72; sister, Nancy Shaner Repp ’48; nephew, John D. Repp ’75; and grand nephew, Christopher B. Repp ’08. She was predeceased by her
husband, the Rev. Ernest J.W. Fennell ’42; and two daughters, Laurinda and Fianna.
She was predeceased by her husband, Donald; and brother, John Hertzberg ’49.
Helen Moon Lillich ’45 died March 11, 2010 in West Lafayette, Ind. Helen attended William Smith for one year. She later earned an A.B. in English literature from Indiana University and a masters degree in English education from Purdue University. She taught English at Central Catholic High School and the humanities at West Lafayette High School. Helen served as chair of the West Lafayette Environmental Commission and received the National Winner award in the Take Pride in America program from President Ronald Reagan in a Rose Garden Ceremony in 1987. She also received the Journal and Courier’s top citizenship honor, the George Award, for her project to plant more than 5,000 trees in Lafayette. A loyal alumna, Helen served as class correspondent for more than 30 years, and as a Reunion coordinator in 1985. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jack; four children, John, Mary, Margaret and David; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Her family has requested memorial contributions be made to the HWS English department scholarship fund.
Jean Jones Andersen ’58 died on Dec. 14, 2009 in Richmond, Va. An English major, Jean was an active member of campus serving as editor of the Herald, chair of Altar Guild and member of Phi Sigma Iota and the Ridge. Jean was a writer, as well as a mentor and spiritual advisor within the Richmond Friends Quaker community. She is survived by her children, John and Deborah; and two grandchildren.
Mary Wroth Collingwood ’49 died on Jan. 25, 2009 in Easton, Md. While at William Smith, Mary was involved in Canterbury Club, Schola Cantorum, and the Pine yearbook; she also served as class historian and was editor of the Herald. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English, Mary worked as a writer for WEEI Radio in Prudential Center and for the Beacon Hill News in Boston, Mass., and later as a librarian at Talbot County Public Library in Easton, Md. Mary had four children, Marjorie, G. Harris III, Eloise and Martha. She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. G. Harris Collingwood. Mary McCausland Wheeler ’49 died on Jan. 3, 2010 in Burbank, Calif. Mary attended William Smith for two years. An active member of her community, Mary was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Campbell Hall Episcopal School, Marlborough School, St. Joseph Medical Center Guild and the Sisters of Social Services. She is survived by her husband, Keith; children, Katie, Keith and Nancy; three grandchildren; and her loyal wire fox terrier, Andy. Margaret Hertzberg Scholtes ’50 died on March 7, 2009 in Milwaukee, Wis. Marge graduated from William Smith with a B.A. in English. As an undergraduate, she took part in the Herald, Schola Cantorum, Ski Club and Phi Beta Kappa. She spent three years in graduate school at the University of Buffalo for clinical psychology. In 1973, she earned her A.D. in nursing from Milwaukee Area Technical College and worked for many years as a registered nurse. Marge was an active member of the League of Women Voters and the Zoological Society and enjoyed volunteering. Marge is survived by her children, Ann, Michael and Caryn; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
Kathleen O’Neill ’67 died on Dec. 24, 2009 in Princeton, N.J. Kathy earned degrees in both English and French from William Smith and was a member of Phi Sigma Iota and Campus Chest, was named to Dean’s list, and served as a Co-op House Manager. She received two master degrees: one in English from Indiana University and a second in measurement and statistics from the University of Iowa. Two doctorates followed from Iowa in English and measurement and statistics. Kathy was a member of the American Educational Research Association and the National Council on Measurement in Education, which allowed her to author many publications related to her fields of expertise. In 1987, she served as senior examiner in the assessment division of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton, N.J. During her tenure, she served on a number of committees, made 26 conference presentations, and was most recently named senior business planner in the higher education division of ETS. Before pursuing her career with ETS, Kathy taught English and lectured in the U.S. and the former U.S.S.R. She is survived by her brother, Dr. Paul O’Neill ’70. Barbara Maynard Chilson ’69 died on Jan. 12, 2010 in Wheaton, Ill. A devoted member of the HWS community, Barb was elected to the Board of Trustees and served from 1985-1990 and from 19921996. She also donated generously to the Annual Fund and served on the Leadership Gifts Committee, Alumnae Council and Campaign Steering Committee. Over the years, Barb has served her alma mater as Reunion Social Chair, Reunion Gift Chair, Admissions Volunteer, Career Services Volunteer, Reunion Coordinator, Reunion Chair, Alumnae Association Vice President and President, member of the Wheeler Society and Alumnae Class President. For her efforts, she received an Alumnae Citation in 1985, the Alumna Achievement Award in 1999 and the Elizabeth Odell Award in 2004. Barb was also a member of Hai Timiai and Phi Beta Kappa. After graduating summa cum laude with her B.A. in Spanish, she received her M.B.A. in marketing from the University of Chicago. For many years, Barb worked as a business executive for Parts Company of America, a division of W.W. Grainger. She was W.W. Grainger’s first female vice president and also served as president for the Parts Company of America. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Rob; and her daughter, Barbara. She was predeceased by her son, Oakley Maynard.