In Memoriam

Celebrating the lives of those we’ve lost in the Bennington community.

Anne Lyon Klopman ’44, P ’80 Anne Lyon Klopman ’44, P ’80

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

Katharine Evarts Merck ’46 Katharine Evarts Merck ’46

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.

Ella King Russell Torrey ’47 Ella King Russell Torrey ’47

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.

A FULL LISTING OF MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY WHO HAVE DIED SINCE LAST PUBLICATION