Obituaries

1942

Melvin Hershkowitz, physician, Hyattsville, Md., on Feb. 16, 2025. Hershkowitz graduated from the NYU School of Medicine in 1945 prior to military service 1946–47. He had a distinguished and varied career in private practice, public administration and teaching in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Providence, R.I. He was predeceased by his wives, Joanna Lega, Margaret Hunter and Leslie Hubbard; and children Miles and Marie. He is survived by his son Paul (Judy); son-in-law, Steve Hathaway; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and cousin, Connie Sussman.

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1946

Warren Glaser, physician, Rochester, N.Y, on March 16, 2025. Glaser was born in Brooklyn in 1928. He graduated from the College at 18 and from VP&S in 1950 at 22. From 1950 to 1953, Glaser was a Marine surgeon in the Korean War; he was then a reserve officer until 1975. He was a professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1973–96, working with interns and residents. Glaser concurrently had a private practice and treated patients throughout Rochester. He was an active member of his professional community and received several prestigious awards. After retiring, Glaser volunteered for multiple organizations –– his favorite role was primary care physician for St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center, where he volunteered 1998–2015. Glaser rowed crew at the College and continued long after he graduated. Until the week before he died, he still rowed on his erg each morning. He is survived by his wife, June (née Levinson); daughter, Lise (Thomas Nielsen); brother, Bruce; and one grandchild. Glaser was predeceased by his daughter Carla.

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1953

Robert S. Walzer, physician and attorney, New York City, on April 25, 2025. Walzer was born in Brooklyn, and rowed crew at the College. He graduated from VP&S in 1957. His passion for history and antiquities led him to be a long-term patron of the arts. Walzer is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann; sons, Steven and Eric; and two grandsons.

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1955

Jonathan S. Malev, psychiatrist, Scarborough, Maine, on March 3, 2025. Malev graduated from the Baylor College of Medicine and served in the Army as a psychiatrist in Germany. He established a private practice in Houston and specialized in geriatric psychiatry. A strong advocate of physical fitness, he ran the Houston Marathon to celebrate his 50th birthday and played tennis into his 80s. He was predeceased by his son Michael and sister, Judith Malev Amory. He is survived by his wife, Jane; daughter, Tanya Malev Strum (Mark); son David (Orit); stepsons, Bill Brooks (Claudia) and Christopher Brooks; and many grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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1957

Rev. Dr. A. Gary Angleberger, minister, Beaver, Pa., on Nov. 8, 2024. Angleberger majored in philosophy and played shortstop for the Lions. He then went to Union Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1960 in the Presbyterian Church (USA) as Minister of Word and Sacrament. Angleberger served congregations across the country. Following his call to the pastorate, he was a fundraiser for the Major Mission Fund and then a mission support counselor for eight Presbyteries in western Pennsylvania, focusing on interpretation of mission and stewardship. He then became an associate executive for communication and stewardship in the Synod of the Trinity. After his retirement in 2000, Angleberger returned to the pastorate, serving five congregations as a transitional pastor for 10 years. He was predeceased by his son Peter and is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy A., also a minister; children Margaret Brisson (Neil), Stacey Cox (Art), Andrew Charles (Theresa) and Rev. Kelley (Rev. Dr. Tom Harmon); 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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1958

James A. Margolis, insurance salesman, White Plains, N.Y., on May 13, 2025. Margolis majored in economics, enrolled in Naval ROTC and took up fencing. He excelled as a fencer, and by his junior year had won the 1957 NCAA individual championship in épée. After graduating, he continued fencing and represented the United States in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. Margolis sold life insurance for 40 years, primarily at Northwestern Mutual. After retirement, he ran the Brookline Food Pantry and became active in peace advocacy. Described by family and friends as big-hearted, “steady as a rock” and possessing a warm sense of humor, he was known for throwing himself fully into his passions, always guided by a clear sense of purpose. Margolis was married to Constance Ferrell 1958–68 and then to Angela Margolis (née Lamb) from 1973 until her death in 2021. He had seven children and took great pride in his large extended family.

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1960

Frederick J. Gordon, surgeon, Short Hills, N.J., on Sept. 18, 2024. Gordon was a graduate of Bronx Science and the NYU School of Medicine. He was an attending physician at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, N.J., for 44 years. Gordon was also passionate about dance and was the orthopedic consultant to the New Jersey Ballet for many years as well as a talented stone sculptor. Gordon will be remembered as an esteemed and admired physician as well as an excellent and understanding teacher to many medical students and orthopedic residents from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Natalie; children, David ’89 (Charlotte Strauss) and Andrew (Julie Bachelor); and five grandchildren.

G. Franklin Miller, attorney, Cincinnati, on Feb. 19, 2025. Miller spent his formative years in the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati, where he developed a deep and abiding connection to the community. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1963; his keen attention to detail and passion for law led him to excel in corporate and real estate law. Miller was known for his integrity, expertise and unwavering commitment to his clients. He was a collector and researcher at heart and assembled impressive collections of antiques, art, books, music albums and stamps. Miller had a particular passion for streetcars and railroads. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (née Baker); sons, Geoffrey ’87 (Dana Fleishman) and Bryan; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

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1963

Robert E. Johnson, investment banker, Greensboro, N.C., on April 3, 2025. Born in Rockwell City, Iowa, Johnson moved to New York City to attend the College. His investment career included Chase Manhattan Bank NA, Smith Barney & Co. and J.&W. Seligman in New York City, and Johnson Custom Strategies in Greenwich, Conn. He retired to Palm Beach, Fla., in 2018 and moved to Greensboro, N.C., in 2022. Johnson is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Ann, and a niece.

Robert A. Prenner, attorney and designer, Chicago, on June 30, 2025. Prenner began his career as an attorney, and found, especially in his legal work for R.H. Macy & Co., that he enjoyed discovering the merchant’s role and creativity more than the legal work he performed. In 1978, he and his wife, Sue, left their legal careers to take over a small blazer button company owned by his father-in-law. As he educated himself in manufacturing and materials, Prenner began to develop a full line of tailored clothing and accessories; recognized for its authentic American style, the line appealed to a traditional customer who longed for the classics that had become increasingly difficult to find in the high-style 1980s. Prenner is survived by his wife; sister, Fraeda Kopman; children, James (Lori), Daniel and Anne Schmidt (Blair); and seven grandchildren.

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1964

Martin E. Berger, professor, Youngstown, Ohio, on April 23, 2025. Born in 1942 in Columbus, Berger graduated from Grandview Heights H.S. in 1960. His next step in his academic journey took him to New York City, where he indulged his passion for jazz. Berger earned both an M.A. and a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a fan of college basketball, football and track. Berger rooted for the Columbia Lions, the Ohio State University Buckeyes, the Youngstown State University Penguins and the Air Force Falcons, especially while his grandson played football and ran track for the Academy. He is survived by his wife, Louisa BC’66; children Daniel (Jill Sinatra) and Emily Larrier; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Elaine Ball; son-in-law, Damon Larrier; daughter Barbara; and brothers-in-law, Joseph Lipari and Michael Lipari.

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1967

Carlton Carl, journalist, lobbyist and small-town real estate owner and developer, Martindale, Texas, on March 25, 2025. Carl earned a master’s from the Journalism School in 1968. He became Texas governor Preston Smith’s assistant press secretary, ascending to the role of press secretary in his mid-20s and becoming the youngest such public servant in the country. In 1997, Carl joined the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and was integral to the success of Trial Lawyers Care, an initiative to offer pro bono services to the families of victims of 9/11. He purchased the town of Martindale in 2004 and lived there from 2007 until his death, working to redevelop it over the years. He was the CEO and publisher of the Texas Observer for two years until he transitioned to a role on the magazine’s nonprofit’s board in 2010. Carl is survived by his sister-in-law, Glenda; nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends across the country.

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1970

Bennett C. Sandick, attorney, Mesquite, Nev., on Jan. 12, 2025. Sandick was sui generis: activist, attorney, small-business owner and friend to all. At various points, he drove a gray hearse across the country, gave his cat to a stranger in a paper bag as he went to jail –– and got the cat back –– and lent Bob Dylan a cigarette. He attended the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, occupied Mathematics during Columbia’s 1968 protests and made his apartment into a Weathermen safehouse. After graduating from the Northeastern School of Law, he established a mental health law practice in Pittsburgh. Sandick was a cat lover, gourmet cook, trivia enthusiast, motorhead and Eagle Scout. He also loved cards and travel. He rode a motorcycle across Europe before it was cool, toting his personal bottle of Heinz ketchup. He passed away surrounded by loved ones and his cat, Jimi Hendrix.

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1975

Clifford Lynch, computer scientist, Lindenwold, N.J., on April 10, 2025. Lynch was a visionary leader in the field of networked information and libraries. As the executive director of the Coalition for Networked Information, an organization dedicated to advancing scholarship and education through the strategic use of information technology, he left an indelible mark on the IT, higher education and library communities.

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1976

David G. Luther, finance manager, Sarasota, Fla., on June 25, 2025. Luther had a successful career in the financial services industry, starting in the Merrill Lynch “bullpen.” He was predeceased by his father, James; and mother, Frances, and is survived by his sister, Stephanie Luther Brandley; partner, Carolyn Cooley; and niece and nephew.

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1981

Robert J. Spoer, executive search executive, Washington, D.C., on Aug. 1, 2024. Spoer majored in urban studies, and was a University Senator and Sachem. Upon graduation, he was an aide to Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), followed by a successful career in the tech executive search industry. At LinkedIn, he founded Recruiting for Good, which does worldwide pro bono searches is a permanent part of the selection process for the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program. At the time of his passing, Spoer was the chief entrepreneur for people at Ashoka. He was on the advisory boards of Life Guides, The Resolution Project, Peace and Collaborative Development Network, Yocel and ReframeIt. Spoer was predeceased by his wife, Chantal Couturier. He is survived by his son, Ben; and daughters, Marissa and Daisy.

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2017

Andrew Ascencio, attorney, Washington, D.C., on June 27, 2025. Ascencio earned a J.D. from Stanford Law in 2021. He was driven by a strong commitment to justice and public service and served as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he was known for his legal skill, work ethic and dedication to the public good. Ascencio brought warmth, humor and kindness to every relationship. He is survived by his sister, Emilie.

— Emily Driehaus