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Posts published in “In Memoriam”

In Memoriam: Vivien Ruth Spitz

The Houston Chronicle recently reported that Vivien Ruth Spitz, RMR, passed away earlier this month. Vivien was a Fellow of the Academy of Professional Reporters…

In memoriam: Thomas C. Melo

My father, Thomas C. Melo of Potomac, Md., passed away on Dec. 22 at the age of 94. After graduating from high school in Philadelphia…

In Memoriam: Carol Sofianopoulos

Our world has lost a most gracious and kind soul, Carol Sofianopoulos, RDR, CRR, to cancer on Dec. 7. Carol is survived by her sweetheart…

In Memoriam: Richard (Dick) Smith

The reporting profession lost one its greats on August 13 when Richard (Dick) Smith passed away after a lengthy illness. Richard was born September 20,…

In Memoriam: Rhonda Bowen

Rhonda Bowen, RMR, died on March 26, just five days short of retiring as an official court reporter for the state of Missouri, after 21…