obituary

Leon Gabinet, longtime tax law professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, passed away Dec. 6 at age 94. He is survived by his children, Sarah (LAW ’82), Katie and Ari, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Born on June 1, 1927, Gabinet lived an extraordinary…

Even as a child, Ivan Douglas felt driven to help others in need. While he knew his large size and stature better fit the stereotype of a bully, “being a champion for the less fortunate was a passion placed on [his] heart by God.” Those words, part of the personal statement Douglas wrote in…

Jackson Schrader came to Case Western Reserve with many talents: A three-sport athlete in high school, he was also an accomplished musician and valedictorian of his graduating class. Yet once Schrader arrived on campus as a transfer student this fall, those around him discovered another quality…

By all accounts, second-year law student George Brazier never met a stranger. His gregarious personality and positive outlook were apparent whether he was socializing with friends or answering a professor’s question in class. Outside the lecture hall, Brazier often could be found in the Black Law…

As a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, Jim Sheeler penned evocative articles about lives lost and loved ones left behind. As a Case Western Reserve professor, he inspired undergraduates to recognize the possibilities in their own lives—and to seize them. Today, all who knew Sheeler through his…

For nearly 40 years, Mathematics Professor Wojbor A. Woyczynski was beloved by the students who had the privilege of taking his courses at Case Western Reserve University. Members of the university community are mourning the death last weekend of Woyczynski, whose work brought people together…

Over the course of a successful career in academia and medical research, Duncan Neuhauser was best known for his investment in the success of others. Those who knew him often recall the ways he helped nurture their career growth by offering support and kindness. And through those he helped grow,…

You wouldn’t know after first meeting him that Cooper Tulloch played football. While media often depict players as aggressive or loud, Cooper—who played safety on Case Western Reserve University’s football team—was quite the opposite. “Cooper was very quiet, very reserved, but very, very…

When Paul Ernsberger was a child, his parents gave him a chemistry set for his birthday. That gift sparked a passion that led to a more than 40-year career in science through which he helped shape understanding of blood pressure, blood glucose and obesity. After decades of contributions to the…

Penelope Foudeas was the kind of person who lifted the spirits of everyone around her. Whether the master’s of nutrition student was visiting her father’s native Greece or assisting patients at a Columbus children’s hospital, she brought energy and enthusiasm to almost every experience—even the…