A life in medicine In Memoriam: September 2025 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. Sept. 24, 2025WednesdaySeptember 2025 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. Robert A. Armstrong, DO, 71 (RowanSOM 1983), of Clarion, Pennsylvania, died Dec. 7, 2024. Harold L. Battenfield, DO, 88 (KCU-COM 1963), of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died Aug. 20, 2025. Marjorie A. Harmon, DO, 93 (KCU-COM 1963), of Timau, Kenya, died April 20, 2021. Joseph H. Hunt, DO, 97 (ATSU-KCOM 1964), of Carleton, Michigan, died May 28, 2025. 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 The best and worst states for doctors in 2026 For the third year in a row, Montana leads WalletHub’s annual list, while New York comes in last. See where your state landed. Physician, celebrate thyself: Ideas for recognizing yourself on National Doctors’ Day Self-care and self-celebration are not indulgences—they are essential for sustained excellence in a demanding and noble profession, writes Jeanne Sandella, DO. Previous article3 osteopathic organizations win 2025 Outstanding Affiliate Awards Next articleAOA urges evidence-based and routine vaccination for patients
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