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Lynn Hartnett Hoban, aged 93, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, in Charlotte, NC. Lynn was born on September 27, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Julienne Catholic High School, attended the College of Saint Mary of the Springs and graduated from the University of Dayton, where she studied nutrition and dietetics. She then completed an internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She moved to Columbus, Ohio shortly after marrying her husband William 'Bill' Hoban. Together they raised three children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Fitzgerald Hartnett and James Joseph Hartnett and her eldest son John Patrick Hoban. She leaves behind her husband...

Carol Lichtenfels McGrath of Charlotte North Carolina passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on December 19, 2022; She was 81 years old. Carol was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and was the eldest daughter of the late Alfred and Irmgard Lichtenfels. She attended high school at Saint Genevieves of the Pines in Asheville North Carolina (1959), and Nazareth College in Louisville, Kentucky (1964) with a degree in Art. Carol, affectionately known as "Nan" by her granddaughters had a loving spirit, and nothing made her happier than spending time with her granddaughters and family. If you had the pleasure of knowing Carol, you know of her boundless creativity, her love of the...

Bozeman native, Steven Michael Quist, 76, died Dec. 3, 2022, after a long illness at his winter home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. Quist was born January 25, 1946 in Bozeman, Montana, to Ray and Georgetta (Henry) Quist. He graduated from Bozeman High School in 1964 and continued his education at Montana State University, graduating in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He subsequently earned his master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota. Mr. Quist spent more than 35 years in Minneapolis, Minnesota, working the majority of his career with Rosemount, a Division of Emerson Electric, in various executive roles. He retired as CEO of...

Carolyn Rivers Yandle died Nov. 19, 2022. She was born on Nov. 29, 1942 in Augusta Ga. to Juanita and Teofilo Rivers, but grew up in Waynesville, NC. She worked as a Media Specialist in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools for thirty-eight years, the longest stretch at Albemarle Road Middle. She was a lifelong sports fan, avidly following the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Checkers. She was predeceased by her parents, her step-mother Lillian Rivers, her siblings Linda Hamilton and James Michael Rivers, uncles Milton and Dale Massey, in-laws Ruth and Cecil Yandle, and her husband John Yandle. She is survived by her many friends and her daughter Ashley Yandle of Raleigh. In lieu of flowers,...

Donald Russel Nicolson, age 96, died peacefully at Briar Creek Health Center in Charlotte, NC, on October 23, 2022. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Mary Nicolson; sister, Connie McGorry; and wife, Bleta Jean Nicolson. Donald is survived by his four daughters: Candy Nicolson, Kathi Nicolson (Ed Decker), Pattie Nicolson, and Susan Nicolson (Michael Rosenberg); two grandchildren: John Nicolson and Ian Rosenberg; three great grandchildren: Rowan, Everly and Finley Nicolson; four step children: Karen Saginak (Tom), Kyra Hiatt (Charles), Cindy Ensor (Steve) and Bob Dray (Chris); step grandchildren: Rob Stewart (Molly). Brittany Dray, Shane Saginak, Dray Ensor (Claire),...

Donald Russel Nicolson, age 96, died peacefully at Briar Creek Health Center in Charlotte, NC, on October 23, 2022. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Mary Nicolson; sister, Connie McGorry; and wife, Bleta Jean Nicolson. Donald is survived by his four daughters: Candy Nicolson, Kathi Nicolson (Ed Decker), Pattie Nicolson, and Susan Nicolson (Michael Rosenberg); two grandchildren: John Nicolson and Ian Rosenberg; three great grandchildren: Rowan, Everly and Finley Nicolson; four step children: Karen Saginak (Tom), Kyra Hiatt (Charles), Cindy Ensor (Steve) and Bob Dray (Chris); step grandchildren: Rob Stewart (Molly). Brittany Dray, Shane Saginak, Dray Ensor (Claire),...

Peter Q. Zeiler, 54, formally of Detroit, passed away in Charlotte, NC on October 7, 2022. Funeral and Biographical details can be found at hankinsandwhittington.com

After a long battle with Alzheimer's, Mary passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of June 13, 2022. For the full obituary and to leave the family your condolences, please visit www.HankinsandWhittington.com.

Martha Wallace Marshall Saunders, 87, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022. Martha was born on Sunday, April 8, 1934, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Joseph Wallace Marshall and Martha Campbell Brandon Marshall. Martha was a graduate of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind in Spartanburg, SC, and earned her bachelor's degree at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. She began her 30-year teaching career at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan, WI, before moving to Morganton, NC, where she taught for many years at the North Carolina School for the Deaf until her retirement. While living in Morganton, Martha married...

Bob Dunegan was born in Ebensburg, PA and passed away at his home in Charlotte, NC at the age of 87, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his best friend and wife of nearly 54 years, Cynthia Krystofik Dunegan. He cherished his children: Christopher and Sara Dunegan Comport and his teenaged grandchildren, Kaitlin and Aidan Dunegan; Joshua and Dara Comport. Also dear to him were sister-in-law Frances Sajewicz and brother-in-law Peter Krystofik. Family was very important to Bob and he enjoyed studying his family genealogy and keeping in close contact with his many cousins. Bob was preceded in death by his parents: Dr. Howard and Florence Dunegan, his sister, Mary Dunegan Siebert, and...

The first words Larry Lefkof uttered every morning were from the Modeh Ani, a prayer that a Jew traditionally recites upon awakening, expressing gratitude to God for another day, for returning "my soul within me." Larry was grateful to get out of bed to follow the advice he so often dispensed: "Do as much as you can, for as many people as you can, for as long as you can, and you will be blessed." Larry was indeed blessed. He left the world a better place. Although he was an only child who grew up playing stick ball, baseball and football in New York City and attended DeWitt Clinton High School, Larry enjoyed summers in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on the farm of his Aunt Sadie and Uncle...

Age 99, died March 25, 2021 at Novant Matthews. She was born May 10, 1921 in England, a daughter to the late James Leonard Davies and Sarah Ann Powell Davies and the wife of Charles W Martin who predeceased her in 1997. Mrs. Martin was an a member of Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, Charlotte where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and played handbells. She also played the piano, crocheted and sewed. She liked to attend the many activities of her children and grandchildren such as sporting events and musical concerts. She had retired from Barclays American as Assistant Treasurer. Mrs. Martin is survived by her children, Carol M Beaver of Lancaster, SC, Gary L Martin and...

Clarence E. "Bud" Gaither, Jr. 94 of Charlotte passed away on March 19, 2021 at Brighton Gardens of Charlotte. Bud was born in Davidson County, NC to the late Clarence Edward Gaither and Maggie Graham Gaither. He was a family man who loved the simple things of life. He was dedicated to the North Carolina Highway Patrol and served for 37 years. His last assignment was First Sergeant in Winston Salem. Bud loved fishing of all kinds' especially deep sea fishing and bird hunting. He also loved raising Black Angus cattle and having a beautiful yard. Bud proudly served his country in the North Carolina National Guard Infantry Regiment. Bud was a Shriner in Asheboro and Winston Salem. He served...