The Rev. Roy Winston Reynolds died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 81 (1944–2026).
Roy is survived by his wife Jean Lamer; his daughter Tonya Ricks (David); his grandson Braden Ricks; and his great-grandchildren Beckett, Bonnie, and Brysse Ricks. He is also survived by his sister Anne Buckner, his brother Joseph Reynolds, his niece and caregiver Tiffany Buckner Sholar, his nieces Kaithlyn Paschall and Makayla Sachse, and their mother Dianna Pettit, along with many treasured grandnieces and grandnephews.
A memorial service celebrating Roy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the First Christian Church in Morehead, 227 E Main St, Morehead KY 40351.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness and community service in Roy’s memory, honoring his lifelong dedication to compassion, music, and unity. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com
The Rev. Dr. Douglas W. Gallager
The Rev. Dr. Douglas “Doug” W. Gallager died on April 8, 2026, at the age of 79 (1946−2026). Doug is survived by his wife Celia Thurston, and his sons David Gallager, John Gallager, and James Thurston.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 3 pm at Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills MI 48304.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Detroit Public Radio, 4600 Cass Avenue, Detroit MI 48201. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.
Notes of condolence may be sent to Celia Thurston at 32170 Lahser Road, Beverly Hills MI 48025.
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com
Larry Allan Squire
Larry A. Squire
Larry Allan Squire, of Fergus, Ontario, passed away following a brief and complex illness on March 26, 2026, in the Intensive Care Unit at Guelph General Hospital (Guelph, Ontario), at the age of 65 (1960-2026).
Born in Sarnia, Ontario, Sept. 22, 1960, Larry was the son of Murray Evan Squire and Anna Elizabeth Allan Squire. He was a loving brother to Sharon Ann Squire (Scott) Hamilton, and beloved husband of The Rev. Felicia Mary Urbanski whom he married in 1993.
Larry grew up in Sarnia, where he enjoyed playing baseball, curling and participating in local Fall Fairs. He attended Sarnia Central Collegiate and graduated from the University of Windsor, with an M.A. and B.A. in Communications Studies. He worked as Communications Assistant for Canadian Pacific Forest Products Ltd., as a Database Technician and Research Coordinator at the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, as a Data Analyst for Dimark Research Inc. and Q2 Consulting, and as an Evaluation Coordinator for the Community Services Council of Tulsa OK.
Prior to retirement he was a Project Manager for the Propel Centre for Population Health Impact at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, where he spearheaded programs for the Ontario Smokers’ Helpline and other Canadian Cancer Society programs.
Larry was an avid volunteer, serving TV Ontario’s Regional Advisory Council as Media Relations Officer for a candidate in a federal election, and as a church board member and newsletter editor. Recently he volunteered for the Ontario Senior Games Association and for the “Bike Buddies” program at Wellington Terrace Long Term Care.
Larry has always lovingly supported his wife Felicia, especially as her career led them to several relocations. They met in Thunder Bay, Ontario, moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, then to Stillwater and Tulsa OK, finally moving back to Waterloo, then to Fergus, Ontario.
Larry loved playing pickleball several times a week, going bicycling with friends, hockey, hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing and fishing. He was a creative writer, completing several original screenplays and other stories. Larry enjoyed watching art films and movies. For 10 years, Larry and Felicia also ran a pet-friendly Airbnb from their home, welcoming travelers and their animals with open arms. He loved spending time at the family cottage in Dorset, Ontario, as well as bringing joy to visits with his wife’s family and friends in Connecticut.
Larry was always supportive, gentle, caring, inquisitive, creative, inventive, and loving. He made us smile and laugh. He will be greatly missed by his family, cousins, and friends.
He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Felicia Mary Urbanski, his sister Sharon Ann Squire Hamilton, his neice Hillary Hamilton Graham, his nephew Evan Hamilton and twin great -nephews, Rory and Henry Graham.
A funeral service was held on April 21, 2026, at Melville United Church, Fergus. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Foundation of Guelph General Hospital or to Melville United Church.
The Rev. Frank A. Hall
Frank Hall
The Rev. Frank A. Hall died on March 17, 2026, at the age of 85 (1940−2026).
Frank is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years Lory Nurenberg; his children Susan Hall and Jonathan Hall (Rosie); his stepchild Carlyn Kessler (Elliot); his grandchildren Alex Hildreth and Hannah O’Brien-Hill (Perry); and his great-grandchild Sofia Hildreth. He is also survived by his siblings William Hall, John Hall, Dorothy Hall, and Gwen Sheehah, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, other extended family members, and his first wife Anita Hall.
A celebration of Frank’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on May 3, 2026, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport, 10 Lyons Plains Rd, Westport CT 06880.
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, the Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com.
The Rev. Barbara L. Hebner
Barbara L. Hebner
The Rev. Barbara L. Hebner died on March 13, 2026, at the age of 90 (1935−2026).
Barbara is survived by her children Laura Peebles, Megan Martin, Laird Cummings, Heather Petit, Margaret Badger, and Michael Petit, as well as many who considered her “Mom.” She is also survived by her niece Deb Fletcher, her nephews Harold Fletcher and Jim Cummings, eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark, 420 Willa Rd, Newark DE. Zoom option will be available; please visit the congregation’s website for details.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the UUA Living Tradition Fund, environmental plastics cleanup efforts, local progressive political campaigns –especially those with seat-flip potential, or direct giving to members in need in your community. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry
Notes of condolence may be sent to: The Hebner Family, 206 Grantham Place, Newark DE 19711.
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com
The Rev. Lynda J. Sutherland
Lynda Sutherland
The Rev. Lynda J. Sutherland died on March 7, 2026, at the age of 73 (1952−2026). Lynda is survived by her children Andrew, Benjamin, Carolyn, David, Eric, Forrest, Greggory, and Holly; her sisters: Dawn, Holly, and Gail; and 19 grandchildren.
A private celebration of life with close friends and family members was held on March 28, 2026, in Brinnon WA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a1d6a9b17. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.
Notes of condolence may be sent to:
Lynda Sutherland c/o David Erickson 1506 Evanston Ct NE Olympia, WA 98506
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, the Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com
The Rev. Donald H. Wheat
Don Wheat
The Rev. Donald “Don” H. Wheat died on March 5, 2026, at the age of 92 (1933−2025).
Don is survived by his children Sarah and Andrew; his grandsons Emerson, Foster, Cormac, Micah, and Nicholas; and his daughter-in-law Montse Auso. He was close to his niece, Danita. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann, in 2015, and their son Mark, in 2023.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Third Unitarian Church, 301 N Mayfield, Chicago IL 60644.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Third Unitarian Church or its Austin Scholars Award Program. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com.
The Rev. Myron D. Andes
The Rev. Myron D. Andes died on February 27, 2026, at the age of 71 (1954—2026).
Myron is survived by his former partner, the Rev. Shelley Page. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myron D. Andes and Mary Andes, and his sister, Anita Andes.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10715 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis MN. Colleagues are warmly invited to attend in person or join the livestream on Zoom or YouTube. Clergy are invited to robe and process. There will be an opportunity during the service to share brief memories of Rev. Andes, both in person or online. Those who wish to speak live on Zoom, or plan to robe and process, are asked to contact Shelley Page at shelleypage.imagine@gmail.com. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/3953901346 (Meeting ID: 395 390 1346) YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/GpWnk0QnZ2I
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s own choosing. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.
Notes of condolence may be sent to Rev. Shelley Page, 261 Coddington Rd Apt B, Ithaca NY 14850.
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com
The Rev. Christopher G. Raible
The Rev. Christopher “Chris” G. Raible died on February 10, 2026, at the age of 92 (1933−2026).
Chris is survived by his wife of 71 years, Patricia Woolven Raible, his three children, John Raible, David Raible, and Anne Raible Beasley, six grandchildren and a growing number of great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may go to Planned Parenthood and/or the American Civil Liberties Union. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Jay Atkinson – jayatk40@gmail.com.
The Rev. Michael D. O’Kelly
The Rev. Michael D. O’Kelly died on January 20, 2026, at the age of 91 (1934−2026).
Michael is survived by his children, Karen O’Kelly, Kristen DeVono (Kevin), and Sean O’Kelly; his grandchildren, Michael Harris, Lauren Harris, and Joey DeVono; his sister, Sharon Youngdahl, and his brother, Dennis O’Kelly. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Marilyn O’Kelly.
A celebration of life will be held at 3 PM on February 18, 2026, at his home, 253 Magnolia Ave., Clarksburg WV 26301.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor his memory are encouraged to observe World Harmony Day on July 2, read his writings, engage in thoughtful conversation, or perform an act of kindness in someone else’s life practices— he believed could change the world, one moment at a time. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Jay Atkinson – jayatk40@gmail.com.
