Obituaries

David Zielenziger ’74, former ‘Prince’ chairman and lifelong journalist, passes away at 72

David Zielenziger ’74, former ‘Prince’ chairman and lifelong journalist, passes away at 72

Kian Petlin

Friends and colleagues remember former ‘Prince’ chairman David Zielenziger ’74, who passed away peacefully on May 20.

Friends and colleagues remember former ‘Prince’ chairman David Zielenziger ’74 who passed away peacefully on May 20.

NEWS | June 29

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Remembering Dorothea von Moltke, Labyrinth co-founder and local community builder

Remembering Dorothea von Moltke, Labyrinth co-founder and local community builder

Lucia Brown

Dorothea von Moltke, widely considered the heart of Labyrinth Books, was remembered by friends and loved ones for her passions for language, literature, and local activism. 

Dorothea von Moltke, widely considered the heart of Labyrinth Books, was remembered by friends and loved ones for her passions for language, literature, and local activism. 

NEWS | June 16

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‘A brilliant young contemporary writer and a beautiful human being’: Remembering Lauren Blackburn ’26

‘A brilliant young contemporary writer and a beautiful human being’: Remembering Lauren Blackburn ’26

Victoria Davies and Caitlyn Tablada

Blackburn was found deceased by authorities on April 25, several days after he was reported missing. He was 23 years old at the time of his death and is remembered by friends and mentors as a brilliant writer, voracious learner, and loving friend. A family obituary said he passed away after a “courageous battle with bipolar disorder.”

Blackburn was found deceased by authorities on April 25, several days after he was reported missing. He was 23 years old at the time of his death and is remembered by friends and mentors as a brilliant writer, voracious learner, and loving friend. A family obituary said he passed away after a “courageous battle with bipolar disorder.”

NEWS | May 21

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‘Definition of a lively extrovert’: Friends and family remember Tiger Bech ’21

‘Definition of a lively extrovert’: Friends and family remember Tiger Bech ’21

Victoria Davies and Doug Schwartz

Tiger Bech was 27 when he died on New Year’s Day from a terror attack in New Orleans that also claimed the lives of 13 others.

Tiger Bech was 27 when he died on New Year’s Day from a terror attack in New Orleans that also claimed the lives of 13 others.

NEWS | January 24

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‘Deeply intellectual’ and ‘curious about the world’: Remembering Joe Schein’s 109-year life

‘Deeply intellectual’ and ‘curious about the world’: Remembering Joe Schein’s 109-year life

Isabella Dail

Doctor Joseph Schein ’37, Princeton’s then-oldest alum, passed away on May 24 at 109 years old. He was a pioneer for Jewish life on campus, and he later pursued a career in medicine. He was an active member at Princeton, participating regularly in Reunions, until he passed away.

Doctor Joseph Schein ’37, Princeton’s then-oldest alum, passed away on May 24 at 109 years old. He was a pioneer for Jewish life on campus, and he later pursued a career in medicine. He was an active member at Princeton, participating regularly in Reunions, until he passed away.

NEWS | October 24

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‘Total effervescence’: Princeton community remembers Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21

‘Total effervescence’: Princeton community remembers Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21

Olivia Sanchez and Annie Rupertus

Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21, who passed away on June 21, is remembered for her impact on the Princeton community as both a talented student and a devoted friend. “Everyone felt like she was their best friend, because she was so thoughtful,” Alex Kaplan ’21 said.

Minh-Thi Nguyen ’21, who passed away on June 21, is remembered for her impact on the Princeton community as both a talented student and a devoted friend. “Everyone felt like she was their best friend, because she was so thoughtful,” Alex Kaplan ’21 said.

NEWS | August 4

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‘Unparalleled wit and unyielding reliability’: Remembering James Li ’27

‘Unparalleled wit and unyielding reliability’: Remembering James Li ’27

Christopher Bao and Allan Shen

James Li ’27, a devoted student of languages and philosophy, passed away on Feb. 16. Loved ones remember him for his witty intellect and caring spirit.

James Li ’27, a devoted student of languages and philosophy, passed away on Feb. 16. Loved ones remember him for his witty intellect and caring spirit.

NEWS | 02/23/2024

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Friends and family remember Sophia Jones ’27, ‘incandescent spirit’ and accomplished ballerina

Friends and family remember Sophia Jones ’27, ‘incandescent spirit’ and accomplished ballerina

Allan Shen

A prospective molecular biology major and a member of Yeh College, Jones was a lifelong dedicated and passionate ballerina who had a love for animals, teaching, and hoped to pursue pediatric medicine after graduating from Princeton.

A prospective molecular biology major and a member of Yeh College, Jones was a lifelong dedicated and passionate ballerina who had a love for animals, teaching, and hoped to pursue pediatric medicine after graduating from Princeton.

NEWS | 12/19/2023

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Natalie Zemon Davis, ‘historian of hope’ who illuminated history of the overlooked, dies at 94

Natalie Zemon Davis, ‘historian of hope’ who illuminated history of the overlooked, dies at 94

Allan Shen

Natalie Zemon Davis, a pioneer in the study of women, gender, and the marginalized in historical scholarship, died at her home in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the age of 94.

Natalie Zemon Davis, a pioneer in the study of women, gender, and the marginalized in historical scholarship, died at her home in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the age of 94.

NEWS | 11/06/2023

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Fierce civil rights advocate at Princeton and beyond, Hodding Carter III ’57 dies at 88

Fierce civil rights advocate at Princeton and beyond, Hodding Carter III ’57 dies at 88

Sandeep Mangat

Hodding Carter III ’57 was a prominent journalist before becoming spokesman for the State Department during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. He would later serve as University trustee. 

Hodding Carter III ’57 was a prominent journalist before becoming spokesman for the State Department during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. He would later serve as University trustee. 

NEWS | 05/13/2023

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John Osander, admissions director when first women were admitted to Princeton, passes away at 87

John Osander, admissions director when first women were admitted to Princeton, passes away at 87

Tom Osander

Osander served as the University’s director of admissions from 1966 to 1971, a period that saw the first women being admitted to the University in 1969.

Osander served as the University’s director of admissions from 1966 to 1971, a period that saw the first women being admitted to the University in 1969.

NEWS | 04/06/2023

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Remembering former ‘Prince’ chairman John “Jody” Kretzmann ’66

Remembering former ‘Prince’ chairman John “Jody” Kretzmann ’66

Justus Wilhoit

John Kretzmann, known endearingly as “Jody,” recently passed away at the age of 78. Kretzmann served as ‘Prince’ Chairman and is remembered for his social activism, as a student at Princeton and beyond. 

John Kretzmann, known endearingly as “Jody,” recently passed away at the age of 78. Kretzmann served as ‘Prince’ Chairman and is remembered for his social activism, as a student at Princeton and beyond. 

NEWS | 01/11/2023

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‘A force for good in both our sport and our society’: Remembering Grant Wahl ’96

‘A force for good in both our sport and our society’: Remembering Grant Wahl ’96

Wilson Conn

Wahl’s career spanned three decades, during which he covered eight FIFA Men’s World Cups and four FIFA Women’s World Cups. He died in Qatar on Dec. 10 at age 49.

Wahl’s career spanned three decades, during which he covered eight FIFA Men’s World Cups and four FIFA Women’s World Cups. He died in Qatar on Dec. 10 at age 49.

SPORTS | 12/27/2022

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‘The most humble person I’ve ever met’: Loved ones remember Misrach Ewunetie ’24

‘The most humble person I’ve ever met’: Loved ones remember Misrach Ewunetie ’24

Allan Shen and Lia Opperman

“It was always very calm with her; it's always pleasant. She's always down for anything but also wanting to make sure that those around her were happy,” said Kenya Ripley-Dunlap ’24, a friend of Ewunetie. “It really seemed like everything she did was super thoughtful and loving. It seems like that was always her intention. She’s always complimenting people.”

“It was always very calm with her; it's always pleasant. She's always down for anything but also wanting to make sure that those around her were happy,” Kenya Ripley-Dunlap ’24, a friend of Ewunetie, said. “It really seemed like everything she did was super thoughtful and loving. It seems like that was always her intention. She’s always complimenting people.”

NEWS | 11/21/2022

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Remembering former ‘Prince’ production supervisor Brian Smith

Remembering former ‘Prince’ production supervisor Brian Smith

Justus Wilhoit

Brian Smith, former Production Supervisor of The Daily Princetonian has recently passed away at the age of 66. Smith served on the ‘Prince’ for 24 years from 1986–2010.

Brian Smith, former Production Supervisor of The Daily Princetonian has recently passed away at the age of 66. Smith served on the ‘Prince’ for 24 years from 1986 - 2010.

NEWS | 11/15/2022

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'All of us knew he was a genius.' Remembering Pete Carril.

'All of us knew he was a genius.' Remembering Pete Carril.

Matt Drapkin

In his 29 years at Princeton, Carril led the Tigers to over 500 wins and 13 conference titles.

In his 29 years at Princeton, Carril led the Tigers to over 500 wins and 13 conference titles.

SPORTS | 08/30/2022

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Former ‘Prince’ chairman Robert Ruxin ’76 passes away

Former ‘Prince’ chairman Robert Ruxin ’76 passes away

Allan Shen

Robert H. Ruxin ’76, former Chairman of the Managing News Board of The Daily Princetonian, died on Sunday, July 17, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully after a six-year battle with multiple myeloma while surrounded by his family in their home in Lexington, Mass.

Robert H. Ruxin ’76, former Chairman of the Managing News Board of The Daily Princetonian, died on Sunday, July 17, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully after a six-year battle with multiple myeloma while surrounded by his family in their home in Lexington, Mass.

NEWS | 08/02/2022

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Honorary degree recipient and NBA legend Bill Russell passes away at 88

Honorary degree recipient and NBA legend Bill Russell passes away at 88

Wilson Conn

11-time NBA champion Bill Russell’s Twitter account announced Sunday that the former Boston Celtic and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient passed away at the age of 88. Russell received an honorary doctorate in humanities from the University in 2001.  

11-time NBA champion Bill Russell’s Twitter account announced Sunday that the former Boston Celtic and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient passed away at the age of 88. Russell received an honorary doctorate in humanities from the University in 2001. 

SPORTS | 08/02/2022

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Family and friends remember Justin Lim ’25's passion and kindness

Family and friends remember Justin Lim ’25's passion and kindness

Sandeep Mangat and Annie Rupertus

Lim is survived by his parents Peggy and Yung Bong Lim ’87 and his brother Jake Lim ’23. He died at home in Chicago, Ill. on May 17.

Lim is survived by his parents Peggy and Yung Bong Lim ’87 and his brother Jake Lim ’23. He died at home in Chicago, Ill. on May 17.

NEWS | 06/17/2022

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Family, friends mourn the loss of Abraham Joshua ’21

Family, friends mourn the loss of Abraham Joshua ’21

Sandeep Mangat

Joshua, a graduate of the chemistry department, was teaching at Mission Preparatory School in San Francisco through Teach for America. He was killed in a collision on March 2. 

Joshua, a graduate of the chemistry department, was teaching at Mission Preparatory School in San Francisco through Teach for America. He was killed in a collision on March 2. 

NEWS | 03/16/2022

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