Eric Wayne Fisher, 40, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016.

Born April 25, 1976, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of Ronald W. Fisher (Mike) and Judith L. Moran Foss of Martinsburg.

Eric graduated from Frederick High School in 1994, and continued his education at West Virginia University. He was a proud member of the WVU marching band and developed an unwavering passion for WVU football. He attended nursing school at Frederick Community College and found his niche as a compassionate caregiver, dedicating his career to helping those in need and truly making a difference. Most recently, he was employed at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center as a Registered Nurse.

Eric was always the first person to lend a hand, offer support or make you laugh. His laughter was contagious. He cheered rigorously for the Mountaineers each game day, and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and two beloved cats, Socrates Spencer and Priscilla Lynn.

In addition to his parents, Eric is survived by his sister, Amy L. Fisher of Bethesda, Maryland and grandmother, Jessie M. Fisher of Frederick, Maryland.

He is predeceased by his grandparents, Edward L. and Margaret F. Moran, as well as his grandfather, Grayson L. Fisher. He will forever be in the hearts of many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick, Maryland.

Funeral services will be held at the same location at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 9. Pastor Nick Scott will officiate.

Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Berkeley County Humane Society at berkeley.wvhumane.com.

William Alan “Doc” Gora, 69, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Boone, North Carolina, and New Smyrna Beach, Florida went to Heaven on Sunday the 17th of July after a valiant fight against Mantle Cell Lymphoma. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 26, 1946.

Gora earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Miami and studied conducting with Frederick Fennell. Following two years of teaching public school in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, he completed a Master of Music Education Degree from the University of Florida. Soon after, he resumed his studies in conducting and wind literature with Fennell at the University of Miami and earned a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in saxophone performance.

Gora was as an accomplished saxophonist and traveled extensively throughout the world during the course of his life performing and teaching. He spent his first college teaching job in Modesto, California but was Director of Bands at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina from 1976 to 2006. Gora was a dedicated teacher who loved his students with a passion. He fought for music in the schools and its importance to every student. His wry whit, smile and love made an impact on many. Upon retiring in 2006, Gora was granted emeritus status by the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees and was inducted into the North Carolina Bandmasters Hall of Fame in 2014.

In June 2006, Gora and his beloved wife, Virginia, moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida where he was happiest fishing on his boat with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nathaniel; brother, Bruce; and is survived by his wife of 48 years, Virginia Ragsdale Gora; daughter, Jennifer Baxter (Michael); sons, Robert (Richelle) and David (Margaret); mother, Thelma; brother, Michael; grandsons, Robert Alexander Gora and Graham William Gora; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be a Memorial Service at Appalachian State University Hayes School of Music on October 2, 2016 at 3:00 in the afternoon.

In lieu of flowers sent to the family, donations may be made to the William A. Gora Principal Player scholarship in care of the ASU Foundation, P.O. Box 32014, Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C. 28608.

MICHAEL S. SOLICK, 80, OF SPRING CITY Michael S. Solick, 80, died at his home in Spring City, PA early Saturday morning, June 25, 2016. Born and raised in Summit Hill, PA, he was a son of Michael and Jean K. (Pogwist) Solick. A 1960 graduate of West Chester State College with a music degree, Mr. Solick spent most of his career as the Band Director at Phoenixville High School. In 1984 he voluntarily filled the elementary instrumental position in the school district and accepted Music Coordinator duties until his retirement in 1993. A veteran, he served for the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Pearl Harbor. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Spring City, PA. Mr. Solick is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan Marie (Parr) Solick; three daughters, Michele M. (James) Sinnott of Phoenixville, PA, Lynn K. (Benjamin) Pupek of Warwick Township, PA, Pamela J. (Del) Fuller of State College, PA; son, Michael A. (Jaclyn) Solick of Gilbertsville, PA; brother, Walter S. Solick; two sisters, Anna Marie Grossman, Margaret Menconi; 12 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Solick was predeceased by one sister, Dolores J. Burton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, 3640 Schuylkill Road, Spring City, PA on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:30 am. Officiating will be Rev. Charles R. O’Hara. Burial will be held in the Holy Trinity Cemetery, Phoenixville, PA. Friends will be received from 9:15 am – 10:15 am Saturday at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church. Contributions may be made to the “Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund”, www.fallenheroesfund.org, or by mail, One Intrepid Square, West 46th Street and 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036. Condolences may be made and the video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell – Ennis – Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA.

Kappa Kappa Psi mourns the passing of noted Texas high school band director Buddy Edwin Richardson.  A graduate of Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, Bro. Richardson was an alumnus of the Gamma Alpha Chapter.

In his distinguished career, Buddy led 20 students to pursue careers as band directors and many other students into careers in other music professions and teaching. To this day, countless students continue to perform in their local communities and music organizations. “Chief”, “Coach” and “Mr. R” remains in the hearts of many students, who have encouraged their children to participate in the wonderful world of band, due to their experiences with their beloved band director.

Read more about Bro. Richardson’s distinguished career here.

http://www.timesrecordnews.com/obituaries/buddy-richardson-2a55a5fc-1580-482c-e053-0100007f503b-366752191.html

Danford Alexander Moore
July 22, 1940 – January 5, 2016

One of a kind Husband, Supportive Father, Grandfather Extraordinaire, Musician, Story Teller, Rotarian, and Trivia Buff. Dan was a unique person and life with him was an adventure.

Dan touched so many of our lives. A cheerful, incredibly knowledgeable, world traveler, political enthusiast… he was always eager to welcome a new friend, share a good story, sing a good song, and make you feel down right fair dinkum. He was a proud father, even prouder grandfather.

He enjoyed bicycling (commuting and touring), square dancing, swimming, gardening, playing in a brass band, volunteer fire fighting, and giving back to his community through Rotary, the library and his Church. He was very interested in learning about other cultures, something that was sparked by his time in Adak, Alaska, Exmouth, Australia and Okinawa, Japan. You may not have always agreed with his opinions, but it was hard not to appreciate his zest for life.

He grew up in California and went to San Rafael High School; graduated from Oregon State with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While there he joined the US Naval Reserve and went to US Naval Reserve Candidate School. He was Commissioned in the US Coast and Geodetic Survey ( now NOAA). With them he was part of the International Indian Ocean Survey and later surveyed inlets in Alaska after the 1964 earthquake. Moving to Kitsap County in 1965, he became a volunteer fireman and a church lay leader which he continued with in Alaska and Western Australia. Took up square dancing in Alaska with Aleutian Whirlaways; taught it in Exmouth, Australia; and joined Paws and Taws and Sashays here at home. Also attended International Festivals in England, New Zealand and Australia. Returning to the US he joined the Farragut Brass Band and enjoyed bicycling through commuting to work and twice yearly tours. Special bicycle memories were a tour through the San Juans, a tour of the Skagit Valley with Brian, and one with Bronwyn on an Oregon Wine and Coast. Participated in Triathalons where he excelled at swimming honed by swimming before work at the South Kitsap High Pool. He was very proud to be a Rotarian with clubs in Australia, Okinawa and Port Orchard. His love of reading was fulfilled volunteering with Friends of the Library on Thursday. Friday mornings were a favorite as he read to the kiddies as they breakfasted or waited for classes to start at East Port Orchard School.

Dan started his work life as a newspaper boy, then sold shoes at Karl’s Shoes. He entered Government service at Hunter’s Point in San Francisco and continued there while attending Oregon State University graduating with a degree in Engineering. He attended US Navy Officer Candidate School but was commissioned into the US Coast and Geodetic Survey (now NOAA). He worked at PSNS and overseas then rounded out his career at Northwest Water Systems.

Survived by wife Frances, sister Cherie Fischer (Rudy Leon), son Brian Moore (Becky), daughters Tricia Mack (Brian) and Jennifer Bronwyn Pierce (Brandon), and grandchildren Conner, Dawson, Shelby, Jessie, Nikki, Koa, Maxx, and Indy.

Services will be held at Rill’s Life Tribute Center.

Memorials in honor of Dan may be sent to the organizations below. Please note Dan in the memo:
• Port Orchard Rotary Foundation, PO Box 616, Port Orchard, WA 98366
• St. Bede Episcopal Church, PO Box 845, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Go Beavers.

Michael Alan McClead, 74, of Yorkville and formerly of Melrose Park and Fort Wayne, IN. Beloved husband of Rena nee Ferrara; father of Michael Scot (Jennifer); grandfather and “papa” of Aaliyah, Angelina, Ava and Abigail; dear son of the late Forrest and Marci; brother of Kay (Wally) Nims and friend to many. Michael was an Army Veteran. He was a percussion professor at William Rainey Harper College, Triton College and the National College of Education. He was a professional percussionist having played with the Lyric Opera House, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Nutcracker, Joffrey Ballet, Chicago Sinfonietta, the Peninsula Music Players of Door County, Wisconsin and many musicals including A Chorus Line, Fiddler on the Roof, The Ice Capades, and many others. Michael was a devout follower of Christ and a member of Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington. He was also an avid Yankees fan. Services and Interment Private, 1:00 P.M., Thursday, January 7 at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst. A Celebration of Michael’s life will be held at a later date at Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to help pay for Michael’s medical expenses and may be sent to Rena or Michael McClead, P.O. Box 222, Yorkville, IL 60560. Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Funeral info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

Harry passed away peacefully October 17, 2015 at his home in Alachua, FL with his wife Linda by his side.

Harry was born November 6, 1951 in Groningen, Netherlands son of Abraham Dontje and Akke Von Der Schoot. He immigrated to the Unites States in 1958 with his parents and sister Marion.

He attended the University of Connecticut majoring in Music education. He received his Registered Nursing degree from Mohegan College in Norwich CT.
Harry worked at Mansfield Training School, in Mansfield CT as a tech while he was attending college. This is where he met his wife Linda Houle. They were married for 36 years in July. Harry was also employed and volunteered as a firefighter in Mansfield, CT. As a RN Harry worked at the U Conn Student Health Service in Storrs, CT. Harry and Linda moved in Gainesville FL twenty-five years ago. He was employed at UF, Student Health Care Center, and twenty years at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Harry retired from Vascular and Interventional Physicians in Gainesville.

Harry was an avid reader, loved music of all kinds but mostly classical. He was a licensed pilot. For many years Harry and Linda traveled to Holland to visit Harry’s family with side trips to York, England. Harry loved to make people laugh and had a joke for all occasions.

Harry will be greatly missed by all his family, in-laws and extended families. He loved all his nieces, nephews and their children, all his friends that attended ‘Girl’s Night Out,’ Shands Rehab Hospital, V.I.P. and the Angels of Mercy. Two very special friends that made this passing bearable neighbors Susan Dann and Lynn Dann.

Funeral service will be held at St. Madeleine Church, 17155 NW US HWY 441, High Springs, FL 32643, November 7, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville 32606 or St. Madeleine Catholic Church and Santa Fe Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche.