Thomas “Tom” P. Foley, Jr. – 2020

FOLEY, Thomas “Tom” P. Jr., M.D., 83, Professor Emeritus of Pediatric Endocrinology at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully after battling Alzheimer’s Disease.

Tom grew up in Richmond Virginia, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1955. He earned his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University in 1959 and completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Virginia in 1963. He began his post graduate work at University of Kansas, Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, and completed his Fellowship in 1971 at Johns Hopkins University. He additionally served as a Captain in the United States Air Force at the McCoy Air Force Base Hospital from 1966 to 1968.

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H. William Schnaper – 2020

H. William “Bill” Schnaper, MD, passed away on November 19, 2020, at the age of 70. A dedicated physician, researcher, and mentor, Dr. Schnaper touched many lives through his commitment to medicine, education, and family.

Born March 16, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Schnaper graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute before earning his bachelor’s degree from Yale University and his medical degree from the University of Maryland. He continued his training at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where he completed his pediatric residency and served as chief resident.

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Ira S. Adams-Chapman – 2020

Ira S. Adams-Chapman, MD, MPH, passed away on October 25, 2020, at the age of 55, surrounded by her family and friends. A dedicated neonatologist, educator, and mentor, Dr. Adams-Chapman was known for her compassion and commitment to caring for others.

Born October 15, 1965, in Macon, Georgia, Dr. Adams-Chapman spent much of her life in Atlanta. Beyond her work in medicine, she was deeply committed to mentoring others and giving back to her community. She is remembered for her kindness, generosity, and the lasting impact she had on her patients, colleagues, students, family, and friends.

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Maria Delivoria-Papadopoulos – 2020

Maria Delivoria-Papadopoulos, MD, passed away on September 11, 2020, at the age of 90. A pioneering scientist in neonatal medicine, Dr. Delivoria-Papadopoulos devoted a 50-year career to research and clinical advances that improved the care of newborns.

Dr. Delivoria-Papadopoulos served as Professor of Pediatrics, Physiology, and Obstetrics/Gynecology at Drexel University College of Medicine and as Director of Neonatal Intensive Care at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Her groundbreaking work in neonatal medicine had a lasting impact on the care and survival of infants.

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