A friend says he doesn't know anyone who was more organized than Paul Kuzmich of McKees Rocks. Mr. Kuzmich had to be organized. He was a vice president of Columbia Gas, where he worked for 31 years, and took leadership positions in a host of civic activities. (Today)

Mary Josephine Ray, the New Hampshire woman who was certified as the oldest person living in the United States, has died at age 114 years, 294 days. (Today)

With 10 children, it was difficult for Rita Cunningham to find a quiet space in her large home. (Yesterday)

Bob Biniak, whose daring and innovative skateboarding style as one of the original Dogtown Z-Boys helped revitalize the pursuit in the 1970s, has died. He was 51. (03/07/2010)

William Gordon, the engineer and scientist who designed and built the spectacular Arecibo radio telescope, one of the largest and most productive instruments for probing the secrets of the heavens, died Feb. 16 at his home in Ithaca, N.Y. (03/07/2010)