In Memoriam
We are saddened to note the passing of emeriti who played essential roles in the development, growth, and evolution of their academic departments. Below we note their names as news of their passing reaches us. Please reach out to the Executive Board if you have updates to share. Links to obituaries are greatly appreciated.
Professor Emeritus, Computer Science
George Ledin Jr. died peacefully at an assisted living facility on the morning of February 11, 2022, after many years of declining health due to Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Jean Ann Wasp died suddenly of natural causes in her home in Cotati, California, on the evening of December 15, 2020. She was the University's Press Secretary (perhaps not her official title) from 2005 until her retirement in 2015.
Director and Chair of the Departments of Performing Arts, Retired
We are sorry to share that Jeff Langley, one of the creators of the Green Music Center, has passed away. Jeff joined the faculty of Sonoma State University in 1997 as Director and Chair of the Departments of Performing Arts.
Managing Director of Advising, Career and EOP Services, Retired August 27, 2010.
Professor Emeritus, Business Administration
March 8, 2020
From Sandra Schickele:
"Judy died last week, on March 8. She had cancer for the second time. She was in the nursing home in Louisville, Kentucky, where her parents died, by her own choice. At least she was being well taken care of, but she was suffering.
March 4, 2018
Keith's obituary may be found at www.legacy.com/obituaries/pressdemocrat/obituary.aspx?n=keith-taylor&pid=188476460
Professor Emeritus, Education
It is with regret that we pass along news of the death of Luiza Amodeo, who served Sonoma State as Dean of Education from 1987 to 1992. She was a member of SSU-ERFSA since she left the campus.
From Gerryann Olson on Feb. 19, 2020
It is with sadness that I share the passing of one of our earliest faculty members, Mac McCreary.