A life in medicine

In Memoriam: Sept. 1, 2024

View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.

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The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.

Scott M. Hansen, DO, 55 (PCOM 1995), of Marlton, New Jersey, died July 15.

Charles R. Leidheiser, DO, 88 (ATSU-KCOM 1961), of Aiken, South Carolina, died Aug. 4.

Lisa M. Martinez, DO, 57 (MSUCOM 2003), of Fenton, Michigan, died July 20.

Julie A. Riddle, DO, 62 (OSU-COM 1993), of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died Aug. 24.

Margaret M. Still, DO, 58 (PCOM 1991), of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, died July 24.

Sara (Sally) E. Sutton, DO, 98, (DMU-COM 1953), of Johnston, Iowa, died July 27.

Editor’s note: If you’d like to honor a colleague with a memorial contribution to the American Osteopathic Foundation, you can do so online.

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  1. Michael E. Fitzgerald, CAE, the AAO's 2014-2016 executive director

    During her 1969-1970 term as the president of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), Sara E. “Sally” Sutton, DO, agreed to allow a few osteopathic medical students to attend the AAO’s annual convocation. Over the years, student attendance grew until approximately half of the attendees at the convocation are now students. The highlight of the Academy’s student program at each convocation occurs on two evenings, when students fill three lecture halls, surrounding practicing DOs who demonstrate how they use osteopathic manipulative treatment.

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