Author: Cynthia Rockwell

JOHN PHILIP TRINKAUS, 84, a world-renowned developmental biologist, died Feb. 8, 2003. Elected to Phi Beta Kappa and to Sigma Xi, he received his degree with honors and with high distinction in biology. He received a master’s degree from Columbia University and a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University. The brother of the late Charles E. Trinkaus Jr. ’33 and of David G. Trinkaus ’42, the nephew of Henry D. Trinkaus of the class of 1896, and the cousin of Frederick P. Trinkaus ’34, he served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Described by the National Cancer Institute as “the world’s leading expert on in vivo cell movements,” he spent his entire academic career at Yale University and authored books, including the classic Cells Into Organs: The Forces That Shape the Embryo. He was also director of graduate studies in the Yale biology department, professor emeritus, and senior research scientist in molecular, cellular and developmental biology. Among those who survive are his wife, Madeleine Bazin Trinkaus, two sons, a daughter, five grandchildren, one great-grandson, and a niece, Penelope A. Trinkaus MALS ’88.

ROSCOE W. STURGES JR, 90, a retired advertising executive, died Feb. 25, 2008. A member of Alpha Delta Phi, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Among those who survive are his wife, Inez Thompson Sturges, three daughters, and a stepson.

The Rev. BANCROFT P. SMITH, 87, a retired Episcopal minister, died Nov. 9, 2006. He was a member of Delta Upsilon and received a divinity degree from the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, Mass. After spending more than 25 years building new churches in the Southwest, he served churches in the Bay Area before moving to North Carolina, where he continued his ministry. His wife, Eleanore Gibson Smith, predeceased him by nine weeks. Survivors include a sister and a sister-in-law.

DAVID J. REISNER, M.D., who practiced internal medicine in New Jersey for many years, died March 2004 at age 85. He was a member of Alpha Delta Phi. After receiving his degree with honors, he served in U.S. Army counterintelligence for almost five years in World War II and then received a medical degree from Columbia University. He practiced internal medicine in New Jersey, where he also became involved in land preservation. Predeceased by his wife, Muriel E. Reisner, he is survived by two sons, including David E. Reisner ’78, a daughter, and seven grandchildren.

THOMAS R. MOORE, who was associated with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for more than 40 years and retired as production machine shop superintendent, died Feb. 14, 2010. He was 91. A member of Alpha Delta Phi, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was the husband of the late Jean Goslee Moore and the brother of the late Robert L. Moore ’43. Survivors include three sons, six grandchildren, and six great–grandchildren.

The Rev. WARREN H. MCKENNA, an Episcopal clergyman and zealous peace activist, died March 3, 2011. He was 93. A member of Alpha Chi Rho, he received his divinity degree from the Episcopal Theological School. In addition to his church responsibilities he was active in social action causes and participated in Freedom Summer in Mississippi in 1964, later becoming associate director of the Delta Ministry to promote voter registration and integration. Later, he and his wife moved to Tortola, B.V.I., where they were in the hotel and restaurant business for 30 years. Predeceased by his son, he is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Banks McKenna, one daughter, and two grandchildren.

CRAIG LAWSON, 85, a retired manufacturing engineer with the Boeing Co., died Mar. 29, 2004. He was a member of Delta Upsilon and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Dellert Lawson, three children, and three grandchildren.

VINCENT A. LAUDONE, 93, an attorney, state legislator, and volunteer in many political, civic, and community organizations, died June 5, 2011. He was a member of Sigma Chi and received his law degree from Boston University after serving as a highly decorated officer in the U.S. Army during World War II. A specialist in criminal law, he was a founding partner of the current Brown Jacobson P.C., law firm in Norwich, Conn. In addition to his other political activities, he was chairman of the Connecticut Republican State Central Committee during the 1970s. Predeceased by his wife, Wanda Zdanowski Laudone, survivors include two children and six grandchildren.

ROBERT D. KRUDENER, M.D, a retired physician, died Mar. 3, 2008, at age 87. He was a member of Delta Upsilon and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After practicing in Ridgefield, N.J., for 23 years, he moved to Naples, Fla., where he practiced until his retirement in 1986. Predeceased by his son, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy Schoenbaechler Krudener, a daughter, and two grandsons.

GEORGE W. HOLTON, M.D., a retired surgeon, died Apr. 30, 2011. He was 93. The son of Frederick C. Holton of the class of 1915, and the brother of the late Robert W. Holton ’44, he received his degree with honors. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Rochester, he served in the U.S. Army. Predeceased by a daughter, he is survived by his wife, Eileen Tourtellot Holton, four children, and eight grandchildren.