Longtime ASA member Paul Rathouz—a distinguished biostatistician, educator, and leader—passed away on December 10, 2025.
Obituaries
Obituary: Richard L. Dykstra
Professor emeritus Richard (Dick) Lynn Dykstra passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025.
Obituary: Andrew Beveridge
Andrew Beveridge, longtime ASA member and famous demographer, passed away April 10 from a heart attack while attending the annual Population Association of America meeting in Washington, DC. He was 79.
Obituary: David F. Findley
David F. Findley passed away in June 2025 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Findley had a long career with the US Census Bureau, as well as numerous other collaborations.
Obituary: Jayalakshmi Natarajan
ASA member Jayalakshmi “Jaya” Natarajan passed away on June 1 at the age of 77.
Obituary: Herbert Withers Ware II
Longtime ASA member Herbert Withers Ware II passed away in late April.
Obituary:Tracey Gmoser
Gmoser was not just known for her professional accomplishments, but also for her genuine kindness, her unwavering support for those around her, and her passion for helping others succeed.
Obituary: Mary A. Foulkes
Mary Foulkes passed away in Traverse City, Michigan, on February 8, 2025, after a lengthy career in biostatistics and service to the profession.
Obituary: LeRoy T. Mattson
American Statistical Association member LeRoy T. Mattson of Minneapolis died March 16, 2025.
Obituary:Janet Cherry
Longtime ASA member Janet Cherry passed away August 17, 2024, from complications of a fall.