Anne Ackley Gray
Anne Ackley Gray passed away peacefully on June 23 after bravely living with Parkinson’s disease for many years. She was 82.
Anne, known to her family and childhood friends as “Tucky,” was born on December 19, 1943, the eldest daughter of Grace Cook Ramus and Michael Ramus. Anne grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, with her brother Peter (“Tracy”), sister Grace (“Bebe”), and many Cook cousins. It was a very musical family, and Anne, who possessed a beautiful soprano voice, played guitar and sang around town throughout her teens. At age 16, Anne was invited to do a recording with the well-known blues and rock singer Bo Diddley, but her mother, leery of the vices of the popular music industry, said no.
After graduating from Miss Fine’s School in 1961, Anne earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College, followed by a Master of Music from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Throughout her career, she studied voice with George McKinley, Margaret Harshaw, Daniel Pratt, and Glenn Parker, among others.
In 1967, Anne married Alexander Ackley, began a family, and continued singing.
She performed in several Gilbert & Sullivan operettas with New York’s Blue Hill Troupe and later appeared as a soloist with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, the New York Schola Cantorum, and the American Bach Society. Anne took part in many productions with the Princeton University Opera Theatre under the direction of Peter Westergaard, such as The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, and Don Giovanni. She also had roles with the June Opera Festival of New Jersey. In 1982, she became a tenured professor of voice at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Anne’s voice can be heard as a soloist on the Westminster Choir recording of the J.S. Bach Motets and Christmas Masterpieces and Familiar Carols, 1994, with the Westminster Choir and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. In 1988, she married George Gray, an international opera singer and fellow Westminster professor, who was her companion until his death in 2023.
Above all, Anne will be remembered with much love for the wisdom and loving-kindness she showed her family members, who were most precious to her. Her dedication to her children and grandchildren was immense. Anne’s gentle demeanor, grace, thoughtfulness, and wit were true gifts to the family and friends who knew and loved her.
Anne is survived by her sister Grace Ramus, her daughters, Sarah Eslick and Annie Jain, their husbands Jason Eslick and Deepak Jain, and loving grandchildren Jamie Eslick, Angus Eslick, Anoushka Jain, and Uma Jain, all of whom will miss her very much.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Anne’s memory to the World Wildlife Fund.
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Elfie Teintze
Elfie Teintze, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 22nd in Bozeman Montana. She resided in Princeton from 1971 to 2025. Born Elfriede Jägersberg in Bochum, Germany, she lived there until her marriage to Jürgen Teintze in 1953. For their honeymoon, the newlyweds sailed on a freighter to Peru, where Jürgen worked as an engineer for a mining company. They lived and worked together in the Andes at elevations of 13,000 feet and above.
After a year in Peru, they returned to Germany, where their two sons, Martin and Jürgen, were born in 1955 and 1956. The family later lived near London, England, for eight years, in Brussels, Belgium, for three years, and in Warren, Pennsylvania, for three years, before eventually settling in Princeton, New Jersey.
Following her husband’s death in 1983, Elfie worked in a dental practice for several years and volunteered at the Princeton hospital for over two decades. She remained a resident of Princeton for 54 years before moving to Bozeman, Montana, last year to be near her eldest son.
An avid duplicate bridge player, Elfie enjoyed hosting games in her home. She was also a dedicated member of the Princeton Fitness and Wellness Club for decades, making nearly daily visits and serving as a role model for fitness to her family and friends. Elfie traveled extensively throughout her life, first with her husband and later making frequent trips to Florida and Montana to visit her children and grandchildren. She also returned often to Germany to visit her sisters and extended family.
She is survived by her sisters Inge (Jürgen) Kleppa and Brigitte Sell; her sons Martin (Carol) and Jürgen (Charlene); grandchildren Phillip, Stephen, Anna, Stefanie and Elise; as well as great-grandchildren Rosie, Phillip Jr., and David. Interment will take place in Princeton at a later date.
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Dr. Juergen Friedrich Althoff
Dr. Juergen Friedrich Althoff, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother-in-law, passed away on July 3, 2026 at the age of 90.
Born in Essen, Germany, on June 6, 1936, Juergen built a life centered around family, science, and kindness. As a Doctor and Professor of Medicine, he earned the respect of all those he encountered through his knowledge, integrity, dedication, and genuine care for others.
Above all else, he was devoted to his family and his dog(s). He was a loving husband and a proud grandfather who treasured time spent with his children and grandchildren as well as extended family members. Whether sharing stories, offering advice, or simply being present, he made those around him feel valued and loved.
Juergen’s deep knowledge of — and passion for — science and medicine led him to pursue a successful career in medical and cancer research. During his career, he published more than 250 scientific papers and lectured on his findings around the world. Throughout his life he lived in Germany; Normandy and Burgundy, France (where he deepened his appreciation for fine foods and wines); Nebraska (where he expanded his love of the wilderness); and New Jersey (where he honed his talent as a craftsman in partnership with his wife).
An avid hunter and craftsman, Juergen found great joy in nature. He will be remembered for his humanity, intellect, sense of humor, and the kindness he showed to everyone he met.
He is survived by his loving wife D. Lynn Siegelman; his sister (Ute); sons (Roetger and Eric); grandsons (Kevin and Dennis); nieces (Katja, Meghan, Taylor, and Stevie); nephews (Holger, Stefan, and Niklas); and brother- and sister-in-law (Richard and Cindy). The family is grateful for the extraordinary care he received over the years from his devoted wife Lynn.
A private service was held on Monday, July 6, at Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel in Ewing, NJ.
He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Nature Conservancy.
For condolences, please visit the obituary page at OrlandsMemorialChapel.com/Juergen-Althoff.
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Peter M. Ryan
1962 – 2026
Peter M. Ryan, 64, died at home in Phoenix, AZ, in June.
Peter was born in Brooklyn, NY, and he grew up in Belle Mead, NJ. He graduated from St. Paul’s Elementary School in Princeton and Notre Dame High School in Lawrence Township, and he earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Vermont. He built his successful career in IT working for firms including American Express, Cisco, and Freeport McMoRan. Peter made Phoenix his home in the late 1990s and he retired in 2024.
Peter was a talented and enthusiastic athlete in his youth and continued skiing throughout his adult life. He was a devout Catholic, he was intensely proud of his family and his Irish heritage, and he kept lifelong friends.
Peter is survived by his siblings Patricia and John; he was predeceased by his parents William and Mary, and his siblings William, James, and Joseph. Peter is also survived by his nephew Michael, and many beloved cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 10 a.m., at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 216 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542. A memorial event in Phoenix is being planned.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton.
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Brian Anthony Pethica
London, England, 9 July 1926
Princeton, New Jersey, USA, 11 July 2026
Brian Pethica was born on 9 July 1926 in East Ham, London, one of eight children of Albert and Elizabeth Pethica. He worked for two years in the laboratory of the South Metropolitan Gas Works while attending evening class studies at West Ham Municipal College, earning 1st class honors B.Sc. as an external student of London University. He then completed a Ph.D. thesis at Imperial College on the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen by azotobacter in 1950. During this time, he was for two years the National President of the Union of Catholic Students of Great Britain.
In 1953, he completed a second Ph.D. at Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, writing a doctoral thesis on the thermodynamics of interactions in monolayers and correlation with hemolysis by surfactants. At Cambridge, he taught in the Department of Colloid Science until 1958, and then lectured in Physical Chemistry at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) until 1963. Thereafter his long career combined academic and industrial science. He worked in the Unilever Research Laboratory at Port Sunlight, where he was first the manager of Chemical Physics and then the Head of Laboratory from 1965 to 1975. He moved to the United States in 1976 and served as Dean of Arts and Sciences and then Professor of Chemistry at Clarkson University. In 1983, he became corporate vice president of Electrobiology, Inc. Pethica was named Senior Research Scientist at Columbia University in 1991, followed by an appointment as Senior Scientist in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University from 1998 until his death.
Brian Pethica was the author and co-author of around 200 scientific publications, over nine different decades, from 1949 to 2025. On 9 July 2026, many of his former colleagues, collaborators, and former graduate students — now distinguished scientists and emeritus professors themselves — from around the world gathered in Princeton to celebrate him and honor his work and life. The Pethica family is very grateful for their kindness.
In 1952 he married Mary Teresa Browne, and they had four sons: John, Damian, Paul, and James. Their marriage ended in divorce. In 1978, he married Giulia Barberi, and they had one son, Milton. Brian Pethica is survived by Giulia; by John (Pam) of Oxford, UK; Damian of Auckland, NZ; Paul (Kate) of Winchester, UK; James (Anne Margaret) of Williamstown, MA; Milton (Allie) of Boulder, CO; 13 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Science was a lifelong focus for him, along with philosophy and literature — he was a constant reader of Aristotle, Aquinas, and poetry in Latin and English. He was a keen hiker and rock climber.
A funeral service for Brian Anthony Pethica will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Nassau Street, Princeton, at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 20. Arrangements will be made for annual scholarships in his name, and donations to these would be welcome.
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Richard H. Glanton
Richard H. Glanton, Esq., a distinguished lawyer, corporate executive, civic leader, and devoted family man, died June 21, 2026, at his home in Princeton, New Jersey. He was 79.
Born November 21, 1946, and raised in Villa Rica, Georgia, Richard was one of 11 children born to Herbert and Norace Glanton. The fourth child and second son, he carried throughout his life the values of hard work, resilience, and ambition. He was predeceased by his siblings Willie Gene, Donald, Herman David, and Gennette, and is lovingly remembered by his surviving siblings: Effie, Daisy, Rhonnie and Laura, Anthony and Darcia, Derek, and Barrett.
Richard earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of West Georgia, then West Georgia College, becoming the first Black student to graduate from that institution. He later received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1972, beginning a legal and business career that would span more than five decades. In 2005, the University of West Georgia awarded him an honorary doctorate.
Richard served in significant roles with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, United Airlines, WolfBlock LLP, Reed Smith LLP, and Exelon Corporation, where he was Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. In public service, he served as executive deputy counsel to Governor Dick Thornburgh, becoming one of the governor’s top legal advisers. He also served on numerous public company boards, including Exelon, Universal Insurance Co., Aqua America, the GEO Group, and MISTRAS Group.
He was deeply committed to civic and nonprofit leadership, serving organizations including the Barnes Foundation, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Lincoln University. As president and trustee of the Barnes Foundation, Richard helped lead an unprecedented international tour of its renowned collection, featuring masterpieces by Cézanne, Matisse, Renoir, and Picasso, which drew millions of visitors worldwide and generated tens of millions of dollars in critical support. In recognition of that cultural impact, the French Republic made him a Commander of the Order of the Arts and Letters.
Throughout his professional life, Richard was known for his ability to bridge law, government, and corporate leadership, and for his commitment to mentorship and institution-building. To be in Richard Glanton’s presence was to be drawn into it. He was known for his booming voice, unmistakable laugh, remarkable intellect, and gift for conversation. He delighted in connecting ideas, sometimes weaving together unconventional or conspiratorial threads, leaving listeners amused, intrigued, and astonished at the depth and reach of his thinking.
Whether speaking with a stranger or a lifelong colleague, Richard could find common ground instantly, turning brief encounters into meaningful conversations. He was as comfortable in a boardroom as in everyday exchanges, equally at ease with the powerful and the ordinary, never missing an opportunity to engage, teach, or learn. Deeply generous, he offered his time, insight, and support to anyone in need.
Richard was devoted to his family; his children were the great love of his life. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Glanton; his children, Morgan, David, and Georgia; and the mother of Morgan and David, Scheryl Glanton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Virginia Law School Foundation in memory of Richard H. Glanton, Esq., to support the Elaine R. Jones ’70 Scholarship, online at law.virginia.edu/gift.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church, 119 Thomas Dorsey Drive, Villa Rica, Georgia. A Philadelphia memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2026, at The Union League of Philadelphia, 1450 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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