Old Forge’s First Miss Devilette Has Passed Away Maryann Beseda Brigido, the original “Miss Devilette” of Old Forge High School, Pennsylvani, has passed away at the age of 87. Her death marks the loss of the first performer to hold a title that has come to define Friday night...
Donald L. Sartell, Mr. Baton, age 97, of Janesville, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, peacefully at home. He was born in Janesville on September 18th 1928, the son of Ervin J. and Lutie Dee (Siron) Sartell, Sr. By age eight he was selling popcorn, pop and candy at a local park. He created...
The former University of Oklahoma feature twirler died after a brief, but fierce battle with breast cancer at age 48. Tina Marie Ruizsoriano (nee Escamia),48, of Mission TX, passed away on 25 May 2025 in San Antonio after a brief but fierce battle with breast cancer. Tina was born in Port Lavaca,...
Dec. 16, 1931 – Dec. 28, 2024 The world lost another angel on Saturday December 28th, as Diana B. Koczon was called back home. She was a vibrant spirit involved in several community organizations. She was named Citizen of the Year in 1991 and in 2019 by the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce....
Vivian Wingard Washington was born on February 6, 1933, in Columbia, South Carolina She was the daughter of the late Booker T. and Mable Collins Wingard, and the widow of Frank B. Washington, her beloved partner for 71 years. She departed this life on July 9, 2024. She attended the public schools...
Official Obituary The Golden Girl, Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel, 89, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Mary lived a very blessed life, and her achievements were many. Mary was born on December 29, 1932 in Sturgeon Bay to Frances Lewis Van Duyse and Gertrude Josephine...
Ardath L. Franck, age 96, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Dr. Franck was the Owner and Director of Akron Education Campus and had spent 75 years dedicating her time to teaching. She was also the Founder and President of Twirling Unlimited, founded 43 years ago....
