Obituaries Related to "Glass" from New York Times Archive
Paid Notice: Deaths GLASS, H. BENTLEY, PH.D.
GLASS--H. Bentley, Ph.D. The trustees, faculty and staff of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory are deeply saddened at the passing of Dr. H. Bentley Glass. Dr. Glass was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Laboratory since 1967, serving as its chair for six years and thereafter as an honorary member. His vision and leadership were valued by everyone at Cold Spring Harbor. He will be greatly missed. To his family and many friends, we express our deepest sympathy. Eduardo Mestre, Chairman Bruce Sti ...
H. Bentley Glass, Provocative Science Theorist, Dies at 98
H Bentley Glass, biologist who offered provocative and often prescient predictions on issues like genetics and nuclear war, died Jan 16, day before 99th birthday; photo (M)
Geraldyn M. Cobb, 88, Who Found a Glass Ceiling in Space, Dies
She was as qualified as any man to be an astronaut and passed all the tests, but NASA wasn’t interested in sending women into space in 1961.
Barbara Judge, Who Shattered Many Glass Ceilings, Dies at 73
She championed the advancement of women in business, and, in a career studded with precedent-setting appointments, she set her own example.
Emily Howell Warner, Who Broke a Sky-High Glass Ceiling, Dies at 80
She was the first woman hired to command the cockpit for a major American airline on scheduled flights and the first woman to achieve the airline rank of captain.
Jaroslava Brychtova, Creator of Monumental Glass Art, Dies at 95
Working with her husband, Stanislav Libensky, she made sculptures that pushed the boundaries of glass, winning international acclaim.
David Glass, Walmart Boss and K.C. Royals Owner, Dies at 84
He introduced selling groceries alongside general merchandise in Supercenters, positioning Walmart to compete with Amazon today. His Royals won a World Series.
Ruth Abrams, Judge Who Broke a Glass Ceiling Installed in 1692, Dies at 88
In Massachusetts she wrote landmark decisions on family law and gender equality that were widely cited across the country. And she quietly recruited many women to the bench.
Geraldyn M. Cobb, 88, Who Found a Glass Ceiling in Space, Dies
She was as qualified as any man to be an astronaut and passed all the tests, but NASA wasn’t interested in sending women into space in 1961.
Ann Hopkins, Who Struck an Early Blow to the Glass Ceiling, Dies at 74
Her bosses at the office saw her as too “macho” and “aggressive” to be made a partner. The Supreme Court saw her as a victim of gender stereotyping.
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George Cabot Lodge, Last of His Family to Battle a Kennedy, Dies at 98
The two Massachusetts clans faced off in elections for decades, until a final 1962 Senate race. Despite his loss, Mr. Lodge praised his opponent, Ted Kennedy.
Floyd Vivino, Throwback Comedian Known as Uncle Floyd, Dies at 74
His silly, vaudeville-style variety show was filled with his piano playing, skits, puppets and guest stars like Cyndi Lauper and Bon Jovi.
Marian Goodman, Eminent New York Art Dealer, Dies at 97
Although known for promoting German painters, she also sought out artists who shunned painting in favor of newer mediums, like photography and film.
William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89
His containment strategy helped wipe out the disease in the 1970s, one of the world’s greatest public health triumphs. He also led the C.D.C. and promoted childhood vaccination worldwide.
Pat Montandon, Socialite Who Sought Publicity, and Then World Peace, Dies at 96
She was known for her lavish parties and her marriage to one of the richest men in San Francisco. After he left her, she found a new purpose: visiting world leaders to plead for peace.
Beatriz González, Who Chronicled Colombia’s Turmoil in Paint, Dies at 93
Often drawing from reproduced images or newspaper photos, she made work that quietly yet memorably critiqued her country’s social and political order.
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