In Memoriam: November 2026

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.

Ned Beiser, DO, 91 (KCU-COM 1963), of Desoto, Texas, died on April 15, 2026.

Frederick Grassin, DO, 97 (PCOM 1952), of New Port Richey, Florida, died April 14, 2022.

Lawrence Hornick, DO, 96 (ATSU-KCOM 1953), of Sayville, New York, died May 28, 2025. 

Robert M.T. Hunter Jr., DO, 73 (PCOM 1983), of Oro Valley, Arizona, died Jan. 1, 2025.

George W. Jenter, DO, 75 (ATSU-KCOM 1972), of Sturgis, South Dakota, died on Oct. 23, 2022.

Victor F. Krynicki Jr., DO, 91 (ATSU-KCOM 1955), of North Riverside, Illinois, died March 24, 2021.

Roger L. O’Bryan, DO, 85 (ATSU-KCOM 1962), of Ponte Vedra, Florida, died on Dec. 3, 2022.

Mark Allan Osevala, DO, 70 (PCOM 1985), of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, died on July 16, 2025.

Philip E. Shoaf, DO, 72 (KCU-COM 1977), of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, died on July 21, 2020.

Murry B. Sturkie, DO, 70 (WesternU/COMP 1988), of Meridian, Idaho, died on July 16, 2026.