A life in medicine In Memoriam: Oct. 1, 2024 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. Sept. 30, 2024MondayOctober 2024 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics In Memoriam 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. Raymond P. Allard, DO, 71 (DMU-COM 1992), of Sheridan, Michigan, died May 24, 2022. Joseph A. Anders Jr., DO, 67 (UNECOM 1982), of Nokomis, Florida, died Nov. 28, 2022. Judy P. Beckles Ross, DO, 49 (NYITCOM 2012), of Yorktown Heights, New York, died Dec. 17, 2020. Nancy A. Bellemare, DO, 62 (UNECOM 1987), of Miramar Beach, Florida, died Feb. 2, 2023. Edward M. Birdsong, DO, 68 (NYITCOM 1982), of Soledad, California, died Feb. 9, 2017. Bruno F. Borin, DO, 68 (ATSU-KCOM 1979), of Northville, Michigan, died April 15, 2021. Charles W. Bosch, DO, 81 (KCU-COM 1966), of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, died Aug. 29, 2020. Eldon D. Brandt, DO, 87 (ATSU-KCOM 1964), of Jacksonville, Florida, died Sept. 18. Domenick J. Brasile Jr., DO, 76 (KCU-COM 1983), of St. Petersburg, Florida, died Nov. 28, 2022. James “Jim” K. Brasseur, DO, 95 (MWU/CCOM 1960), of Thomas Township, Michigan, died Sept. 10, 2020. Mary Lou Kelley Bruns, DO, 79 (ATSU-KCOM 1966), of Rolla, Missouri, died Oct. 7, 2021. Carol L. Caplowe, DO, 73 (DMU-COM 1985), of Las Vegas, Nevada, died Aug. 4, 2022. Anthony G. Chila, DO, 84 (KCU-COM 1965), of Galena, Ohio, died April 1, 2022. Robert L. Goodmon, DO, 81 (KCU-COM 1969), of Bethany, Oklahoma, died Aug. 12. 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. More in Profession Advancing osteopathic medicine: Leadership, mentorship & legislative wins The FSMB presented the Distinguished Service Award presented to Geraldine T. O’Shea, DO, and Patrick F. Leary, DO, was named AOASM’s 2025 Mentor of the Year. Nevada’s SB 78 did not pass, preserving DO-led regulation in the state. In Memoriam: June 2025 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. Previous articleOMED 2024 awards to recognize leaders & innovators in osteopathic medicine Next article3 osteopathic organizations win 2024 Outstanding Affiliate Awards
Advancing osteopathic medicine: Leadership, mentorship & legislative wins The FSMB presented the Distinguished Service Award presented to Geraldine T. O’Shea, DO, and Patrick F. Leary, DO, was named AOASM’s 2025 Mentor of the Year. Nevada’s SB 78 did not pass, preserving DO-led regulation in the state.