Magazine Summer 2021 In Memoriam: Related Content

Ella King Russell Torrey ’47, who dedicated her life to peace, diplomacy, and human rights after losing her 20-year-old brother during World War II, died Tuesday, April 14. She was 94.

Emily Mason, Who Created Colorful Canvases, Is Dead at 87.

Ron Cohen—beloved teacher, justice scholar, and stalwart proponent of progressive education—died on March 31, 2020. He was 75.

Saying goodbye to Margaret Holloway By Joan Channick

Katharine Evarts Merck ’46—former Bennington trustee, lifelong nurturer of causes that advanced the progress of humanity, and one of the College’s most stalwart supporters—died on April 11, 2020. She was 96.

Bill Scully ’94—who brought world cuisine, hydroelectric power, and an entrepreneurial tenacity to Bennington—died in his home on July 19, 2020. He was 48 years old.

Margot Hartman Tenney ’55, P ’81— former trustee, actress, and philanthropist—died on April 11, 2020. She was 86. 

Anne Lyon Klopman ’44, P ’80—alumna, parent and dedicated Bennington supporter—died on May 10. She was 97.