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Obituary: Gianni Matias Mongelluzzo, student – June 1, 2019

Gianni Matias Mongelluzzo, 19, died June 1, 2019. He was a sophomore genetics and biochemistry major and Spanish minor from East Quogue, New York. “It’s difficult to make sense of Gianni’s death at such a young age,” said L. Christopher Miller, associate vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students. “The Clemson Family grieves […]

Victoria Mattison, student – May 22, 2019

Victoria Mattison, 20, died May 22, 2019. She was a junior sports communication major from Mauldin. Mattison was a proud member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. A natural talent in video production, she worked in the spring semester as a video intern in the Division of Inclusion and Equity and participated in projects for […]

Rebecca Smith Rodgers, retiree – May 4, 2019

Rebecca Smith Rodgers, 58, of Central, died May 4. Rodgers was a research specialist in Animal & Veterinary Sciences, and retired in 2016 with 30 years of service. She was a 1982 graduate of Clemson and earned her bechelor’s degree in dairy science. Rodgers is survived by her husband, daughter, son, family and friends. A […]

William (Billy) Loren Gallien, student – May 1, 2019

William (Billy) Loren Gallien, 22, died May 1. He was a senior environmental and natural resources major from Clover. “The Clemson Family is saddened at this tragic loss,” said Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students L. Christopher Miller. “We ask that you keep the Gallien family in your thoughts and prayers.” […]

Candice “Candy” Raye Herron, 66, retiree, Apr. 27, 2019

Candice “Candy” Raye Herron, 66, of Pendleton passed away Apr. 27, 2019. She served as a library specialist at Clemson Libraries for 15 years. Herron is survived by her brother, family and friends. Funeral services will be held May 3, 2019 at the Sandifer Funeral Home Martin House (next door to Sandifer Funeral Home). Post […]

Cynthia “Lynn” Christian, 69, retiree, Apr. 24, 2019

Cynthia “Lynn” Christian, 69, of Anderson passed away Apr. 24, 2019. She retired after 20 years of service as an administrative specialist II in the Department of Family Outreach. Christian is survived by her family and friends. Funeral services were held Apr. 26, 2019 at the McDougald Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to PAWS […]

James “Jim” A. Chisman, Ph.D., retiree, Mar. 25, 2019

James “Jim” A. Chisman, Ph.D., retiree, 84, of Clemson, passed away Mar. 25, 2019. He retired after 29 years of service as a professor of Industrial Engineering in the Department of Industrial Engineering. Chisman is survived by his wife, step-children, family and friends. Funeral services were held on Mar. 30, 2019 at the McDougald Funeral […]

Ernest J. Kozma, Ph.D., retiree, Mar. 23, 2019

Ernest J. Kozma, Ph.D., retiree, 94, of Seneca, passed away Mar. 23, 2019. He retired after 13 years of service as a professor and Chairman of Elementary and Secondary Education. Kozma is survived by his wife, children, family and friends. Memorials may be made to the Center for Alumni Philanthropy and Engagement, Baldwin Wallace University […]

James B. Aitken, Ph.D., retiree, Mar. 26, 2019

James B. Aitken, retiree, 80, of Columbia, passed away Mar. 26, 2019.  He retired after 27 years of service as Professor Emeritus in the Department of Horticulture.  He served Clemson University an additional 33 years after his retirement. Aitken is survived by his wife, daughter, step-children, family and friends. Funeral services were held on Mar. […]

Katie D. McMillian, retiree, Feb. 27, 2019

Katie D. McMillian, reitree, 86, of West Columbia, passed away Feb. 27, 2019. She retired after 19 years of service as the County Extension Agent-Senior of the Bamberg County Extension Office. McMillian is survived by her children, family and friends. Funeral services were held on Mar. 3, 2019 at Progressive Church of our Lord Jesus […]