Augustine Joseph “Joe” D’Ercole – 2023
1944 – 2023
Augustine Joseph “Joe” D’Ercole, MD, passed away on December 21, 2023, at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, surrounded by his family following a battle with cholangiocarcinoma.
Dr. D’Ercole is remembered by his wife of 52 years, Virginia, their children and grandson, as well as extended family, friends, and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his son, Seth, and his parents.
Patrick D. Brophy – 2023
1965- 2023
Patrick D. Brophy, MD, MHCDS, passed away on October 6, 2023. Born in Saskatchewan, Dr. Brophy was a distinguished pediatric nephrologist whose career was dedicated to improving the health and care of children, particularly those with neonatal and congenital genetic kidney disorders.
Dr. Brophy held several leadership roles with the American Board of Pediatrics, including serving as Chair and a member of the Pediatric Nephrology Subboard and as a member of the Board of Directors. His broad clinical and research interests included acute kidney injury, critical care nephrology, health care delivery, and the use of technology to improve access to care.
An accomplished researcher, educator, and mentor, Dr. Brophy contributed to numerous research collaborations and helped advance the use of telehealth and digital health technology through the Signal Center for Health Innovation, which he founded. Throughout his career, he was also a dedicated advocate for children and committed to educating and mentoring the next generation of pediatric professionals.
Billy S. Arrant, Jr. – 2023
1940- 2023
Billy S. Arant Jr., MD, passed away on September 12, 2023, following a long illness.
Born August 21, 1940, in Greer, South Carolina, Dr. Arant was raised in Pageland and remained connected to his South Carolina roots throughout his life. He is remembered by his wife of 47 years, Margaret Jackson Arant, their children, Meghan and Peter, five grandchildren, his sister, and extended family.
Gordon Avery – 2023
1931- 2023
Gordon Bennett Avery, MD, PhD, passed away peacefully at his home in Arlington, Virginia, on July 11, 2023, at the age of 91. A retired academic physician and accomplished cellist, Dr. Avery is remembered for his dedication to medicine as well as his family and many interests.
Born December 10, 1931, in Beirut, Lebanon, Dr. Avery spent portions of his childhood in Boston and Tehran, Iran. He graduated from Phillips Academy and earned a degree in history from Harvard University in 1953 before pursuing a career in medicine. In 1958, he received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a PhD in experimental embryology in 1959, becoming the university’s first student to complete a combined MD/PhD program.
Peter A.M. Auld – 2023
1928 – 2023
Peter A.M. Auld, MD, passed away peacefully at his home in Ancramdale, New York, on July 14, 2023, at the age of 95, surrounded by his family.
Born February 5, 1928, in Ontario, Canada, Dr. Auld earned his medical degree from McGill University. He went on to a distinguished career in neonatal medicine, serving as Director of Nurseries at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center from 1962 until his retirement in 2003.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Auld enjoyed golf, tennis, opera, travel, Broadway shows, horseback riding, and reading. He was also a longtime member of Grace Assembly Apostolic Church in Hudson, New York.
Antoinette Eaton – 2023
1931 – 2023
Antoinette “Toni” Parisi Eaton, MD, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. A nationally respected pediatrician and advocate, Dr. Eaton devoted her career to improving the health and well-being of children, mothers, and families, with a particular commitment to children with special health care needs.
Born January 31, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, Dr. Eaton was the daughter of Italian immigrants. She graduated from Geneva College and earned her medical degree from the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1956. She completed her pediatric residency at Columbus Children’s Hospital, now Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where she later served as chief resident. Throughout her career, Dr. Eaton remained a dedicated and passionate advocate for children and families.
K. Michael Hambidge – 2023
1932 – 2023
K. Michael Hambidge, MD, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, at the age of 90.
Born October 28, 1932, in London, England, Dr. Hambidge grew up in Leatherhead and spent part of his childhood in Wales after being evacuated during World War II. Following two years of national military service, he attended Trinity College at Cambridge University, initially studying agriculture before pursuing medicine. He earned his medical degree from Westminster Medical School in 1959.
Dr. Hambidge’s early experiences working on farms sparked an interest in the importance of micronutrients, an interest that would later help shape his work in human nutrition.
Abraham Morris Rudolph – 2023
1924 – 2023
Abraham Morris Rudolph, MD, passed away on April 9, 2023, in San Francisco, California, at the age of 99. A distinguished pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Rudolph was internationally recognized for his contributions to the understanding of congenital heart disease, fetal cardiovascular development, and the transition from fetal to postnatal life.
A dedicated leader within the American Pediatric Society, Dr. Rudolph served as APS President from 1993–1994 and received the Society’s highest honor, the John Howland Award, in 1999.
Charles Robert Scriver – 2023
1930 – 2023
Charles Robert Scriver, MD, passed away on April 7, 2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by his family.
Dr. Scriver lived with Parkinson’s disease for 12 years and remained deeply appreciative of his family and those around him throughout his life. He is remembered by his wife and longtime partner, Esther “Zipper” Peirce, their four children and their families, as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchild.
John T. Wilson, III – 2023
1938 – 2023
John T. Wilson III, MD, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023.
Born April 27, 1938, in Gainesville, Texas, Dr. Wilson earned his BS, MS, and medical degrees from Tulane University. He completed his pediatric internship and residency at Stanford University, followed by postdoctoral training at the University of Iowa.
Dr. Wilson pursued an accomplished career in pediatric research and academic medicine, conducting research at the National Institutes of Health and becoming board certified in both pediatrics and clinical pharmacology. His career also included work with William Silverman, MD, at San Francisco Children’s Hospital, an appointment as Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University, and further research at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
Edward L. Kaplan – 2023
Edward L. “Ed” Kaplan, MD, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023, at the age of 87. A pediatric cardiologist and infectious diseases physician, Dr. Kaplan was Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota Medical School and served as Head of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center on Streptococci.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kaplan’s work in patient care, research, and teaching took him around the world and reflected his love of travel. A dedicated educator and mentor, he took particular joy in guiding young physicians. He is also remembered for his warmth, humor, and enthusiasm for sharing stories with those around him.
William Waring – 2023
1923 – 2023
William Winburn Waring, MD, passed away peacefully at his home in New Orleans on February 27, 2023, at the age of 99. A distinguished pediatric pulmonologist, Dr. Waring was internationally recognized for his contributions to the field.
Born July 20, 1923, in Savannah, Georgia, Dr. Waring was the son of Antonio Johnston Waring, MD, and Susie Cole Winburn. In 1952, he married Nell-Pape Williams Waring, MD, with whom he shared a long and devoted marriage until her passing in 2012.
Armond Goldman – 2023
1930 – 2023
Armond Samuel Goldman, MD, passed away at his home in Galveston, Texas, on January 16, 2023, at the age of 92.
Born May 26, 1930, in San Angelo, Texas, Dr. Goldman earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at the age of 23. Following an internship with the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital in New Orleans and two years of service in the U.S. Army, he returned to UTMB to complete his pediatric residency and serve as chief resident.
Dr. Goldman went on to spend 42 years as a full-time member of the UTMB faculty, reflecting a longstanding commitment to pediatrics, academic medicine, and medical education. He was named Professor Emeritus in 2002.
Stephen Berman – 2023
1947 – 2023
Stephen Berman, MD, passed away on January 17, 2023, following a battle with lymphoma.
Born January 2, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Dr. Berman grew up with his two younger brothers, Jim and Ed. He attended Wesleyan University in Connecticut before earning his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. Drawn to medicine by a desire to help others, Dr. Berman pursued a career in pediatrics and set an example that his two brothers would later follow into the medical profession.
