A life in medicine In Memoriam: February 2026 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. Feb. 23, 2026MondayFebruary 2026 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. Karen L. Asher, DO, 67 (OU-HCOM 1987), of Clearwater, Florida, died April 14, 2025. Keith M. Ernst, DO, 94 (ATSU-KCOM 1954), of Cloverdale, Indiana, died Sept. 24, 2022. Terry R. Hunsberger, DO, 75 (KCU-COM 1973), of Garden City, Kansas, died Jan. 10, 2023. James L. Mona, DO, 71 (DMU-COM 1981), of Hutchinson, Minnesota, died Feb. 7, 2026. Wilbert P. Niles, DO, 85 (MWU/CCOM 1966), of Starksboro, Vermont, died April 23, 2016. Donald R. Stoltz, DO, 89 (PCOM 1961), of Philadelphia died Feb. 24, 2025. Lowell Zeid, DO, 89 (ATSU-KCOM 1961), of Lakeland, Florida, died on Nov. 17, 2022. 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 Mentorship, the single greatest solution AOA Trustee Joshua Lenchus, DO, shares his story of how mentorship changed his life. Early on in his journey in medicine, he met osteopathic physicians who saw potential where he saw uncertainty. Workplace violence in healthcare 2026: Medscape survey findings Over 60% of physicians working in medical practice offices told Medscape that physical security at work is a more pressing issue for them than it was three years ago. Previous articleFirst-generation medical student: Listening matters in uncharted waters Next articleDO appointed to VA leadership role
Mentorship, the single greatest solution AOA Trustee Joshua Lenchus, DO, shares his story of how mentorship changed his life. Early on in his journey in medicine, he met osteopathic physicians who saw potential where he saw uncertainty.
Workplace violence in healthcare 2026: Medscape survey findings Over 60% of physicians working in medical practice offices told Medscape that physical security at work is a more pressing issue for them than it was three years ago.