Obituaries
Betty Barker Hodges Embraced Healthy Living
Betty Barker Hodges died peacefully at Windemere Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Feb. 15.
Jefferson Crowther, Career Firefighter, Avid Sailor
Jefferson Crowther died in New York city on Feb. 15 after a long illness. He was 73.
Dr. Thomas August, Pioneering Molecular Biologist
Dr. J. Thomas August, a pioneer in molecular biology, and more recently vaccine development, died on Feb. 11 in Baltimore, Md. He was 91.
Lisina M. Hoch, Adventurer and Philanthropist
Lisina M. Hoch died peacefully at her home in Irvington, N.Y., on Feb. 15. She was 89.
George Wallis, Gifted Storyteller Who Embraced Life
George Roberts Wallis died of kidney failure on Feb. 18, surrounded by love, peace and family. He was 87.
Douglas Peckham, Good Neighbor on the Vineyard
Douglas Wilbur Peckham Sr., formerly of Oak Bluffs, died at home in Omaha, Neb., on Feb. 14 He was 90.
Christopher Laursen Was Person of Strength, Grace and Courage
Christopher Svend Laursen died on Feb. 12 at home in Vineyard Haven, surrounded by his family and new wife, Kristen. He was 36.
Margaret Sibert Service
A memorial service for Margaret L. Sibert who died on Jan. 10 will be held in Grace Episcopal Church in Vineyard Haven on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m...