Bill Weber: 1954-2025
With sadness, I report the passing of Skyscrapers member Bill Weber. I spoke with his wife, Mary, this afternoon and she provided […]
Category: Memorials
In Loving Memory of David A Huestis (1953-2024)
It is with sadness that I write this in memory of my friend, traveling companion, confidant, and, eventually, my brother, David A […]
David Huestis: A Remembrance
On October 27, 1985, while browsing through the Sunday Providence Journal newspaper I noticed an article entitled: Halley’s Comet Coming at You. […]
Remembering Dave Huestis
by Joyce Towne, Planetarium Consultant & Francine Jackson It’s always difficult to write about a person known for many years, and Dave […]
I Remember Pat Armitage
Pat Armitage was a force in Skyscrapers for many years. My first meeting with her was at a total solar eclipse site […]
In Memory of Althea Doodson
Sadly, I must report the loss of one of our newer members. Althea Doodson passed away on October 19; she was 89. […]
Remembering Dave Rose
Dear Friends, On Monday Oct 10th Dave Rose passed away after a long battle with cancer. He chose not to share his […]
Remembering Dave Hurdis
As many of you know, on May 31, 2022, Skyscrapers, Inc. lost a dear member, David A. Hurdis. Dave was born in […]
In Memory of Michael Ambrose
To all Skyscrapers, I am deeply saddened to have learned of the sudden passing of our member, Michael Ambrose. Michael is the […]
Memories of Frank Dubeau
I was shocked to learn about Frank Dubeau’s passing last week. Frank was a long time Skyscraper. I think he joined about […]
Frank Dubeau
Francis I. “Frank” Dubeau 76, of Blackstone, MA, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 16, 2020 at home. He was the husband of […]
William S. Penhallow: 1933 – 2020
A major force in astronomy in Rhode Island has left us: William Scott “Bill” Penhallow died January 15, 2020, at age 86. […]
In Memory: Kent Cameron 1938-2017
One of our most avid members, Kent Cameron, passed on Thursday, November 30th. Well-known as one of the first to volunteer for […]
In Memory: Roger Menard and Minka Wescott
It’s very hard to lose a friend, but to become aware of two in one day is very difficult. This week the […]
In Memory of Walter Dowhyj
It was with great sadness to learn of the recent death of Walter Dowhyj. Although not a presence lately, in past decades […]
Memories of Bill Luzader from the Planetarium Society
It seemed only right to learn that Bill had died while many of us were at the 2014 International Planetarium Society meeting, […]
John T. Hopf (1920-2011)
John Hopf is shown here with his 6-inch Newtonian telescope, circa 1960. John was an “Amateur Astronomer” in the truest sense – he made […]
Vivian Hartnett Remembered
It is with great sadness I must inform you of the passing of a dear long-time member, Vivian Hartnett. Viv joined Skyscrapers back […]
Brian Magaw: A Remembrance
10th Anniversary Remembrance Ten years ago this July, Skyscrapers were both ecstatic and sad at the same time. While we and the […]