OBITS: The New York Times 27 Jun 2004; New York City, New York co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com Farmer, Carol FARMER-Carol. World renowned futurist, consumer trend analyst, captivating keynote speaker and strategic advisor to the Fortune 50 on issues of marketing and positioning. Carol died, unexpectedly, of a massive stroke on June 19, 2004, in Delray Beach, Florida, while visiting from her home, Brenguelven, in Landudec, France. Born in Columbus, Ohio on August 14, 1944 to John Edwin Farmer and the late Ruth Cooper Farmer, she is survived by her father and stepmother, Jeannine of Columbus. She graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana and spent her early business career with the strategic consulting firms, Management Horizons and The Doody Company in Columbus, and then as Executive Vice President, Marketing, for Lerner Stores and the retail divisions of American Can, both in New York. Her prominence and recognition grew in the mid eighties when she opened her own firm, Carol Farmer Associates, first in New York City, then in Boca Raton, Florida and, in 1994 in France. Carol was actively involved in numerous management and retail-related organizations and served as a director of two NYSE listed companies --The Sports Authority and Lowe's Corporation. She was respected for her unique angle of vision, one that translated complex social, economic, political and cultural issues into business solutions. In the early nineties, Carol launched trendtrax as an interactive video newsletter for senior management. Her latest body of work converged in the concept she termed, ``Second Wind,'' insights and analysis of how baby boomers are continuing to re-define the aging process. Carol was a voracious reader, a lifelong learner and an early adopter of the creative use of computer technology. She was loved deeply by a worldwide circle of friends who have come together this past week to express their grief and console one another via e-mail and telephone. Carol will be remembered for her infectious curiosity; her generosity to friends; her beloved Bedlington terriers; and her latest passions --Brittany and combining her life-long skill in painting with photography, video and digitized imagery. Her remains will be cremated and her ashes scattered over the waters at Pte. du Brezelec in Brittany. Celebrations of the life of Carol Farmer will be held in both Columbus and New York City and will be announced at a later date. Contributions can be made in her memory to the Animal Rescue League, 3200 N. Military Trail, W. Palm Beach, Florida, 33409, 561-686-3663. Published in the New York Times on 6/27/2004. Gray, Mab (Salinger) GRAY-Mab (nee Salinger), 69, of Greenwich Village died June 14, of complications of breast cancer. Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Syracuse University and had a long career in book publicity. Immediate survivors include her husband Herb Dienstag and sisters Ann Salinger and Lucy Warner. Her many, many, many friends will miss her friendship and joie de vivre. Contributions in her memory may be made to S.H.A.R.E. Contact Mary Fridley at 212937-5584. Published in the New York Times on 6/27/2004. Kahan, Benjamin KAHAN-Benjamin. On Friday, June 25. Survived by daughter Jane, granddaughter Melissa, beloved nephews, nieces and friends. Donations in his memory to American Cancer Society, Massachusetts Audubon Society or New Life Dance. Published in the New York Times on 6/27/2004. Koven, Leo J. KOVEN-Leo J. Beloved husband for 55 years of Joan Cummings Koven, devoted father of David and Diane, Richard and Melinda, and Suzanne and Carlo, and adored grandfather of Julia, Rachel, Sophie, Lily, Tony, Giancarlo, and Sam, and loving brother of Jean K. Miller. Dr. Koven passed away on June 24th, 2004; he was 86. A resident of Boca Raton, FL, who summered in Bridgewater, CT, Dr. Koven was a native of Brooklyn. He was graduated cum laude from Yale University in 1939 and from New York University Medical School in 1943. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Europe as Battalion Surgeon and Regimental Surgeon for the 102nd Infantry Division, 2nd Cavalry Regiment between 1944 and 1946. He achieved the rank of Major and earned three Battle Stars and two Bronze Stars. Following his military service, Dr. Koven completed training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Iowa and then established a medical practice in Brooklyn, which he maintained from 1949 to 1989. He was on staff at the JewishHospital of Brooklyn until 1978, serving as Departmental Director and Chief of Residency Training and then as the Director of the Department of Surgery. From 1978 until 1988, Dr. Koven was Departmental Director and Chief of Residency Training at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn. He served with CARE-MEDICO training surgeons in South Vietnam in 1962 and in Afghanistan in 1965. He was an active member of the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, American Jewish Congress, Federation of Jewish Charities, and the Board of Regents of Long Island College Hospital. He served as a delegate for Senator Eugene McCarthy at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Dr. Koven's interests included painting and sculpting, James Joyce, Arctic journals, American primitive art, Asian art and Judaica. He is remembered for his keen wit and intellect and for his love of the cultural bounty of New York, but above all for his devotion to his family. Funeral service will be held 11:15 AM on Sunday, June 27th, 2004 at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 76th Street & Amsterdam Avenue. Donations in Dr. Koven's memory may be made to The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, 9901 Donna Klein Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33428 or The Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish Life, 124 New Milford Turnpike, New Preston, CT 06777. Published in the New York Times from 6/26/2004 - 6/27/2004. Kratovil, Emil Arthur KRATOVIL-Emil Arthur, on June 17, 2004, in Stamford, CT. Memorial service at Christ Church, 254 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT, 3 PM, Wednesday, June 30, 2004. Published in the New York Times from 6/25/2004 - 6/27/2004. Maass Jr., Herbert Halsey MAASS-Herbert Halsey Jr. Passed away in Mission Viejo, CA on June 21, 2004 after a battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on March 18, 1919 in NYC. After graduating from Brown University he served as an officer in the U.S. Army during World War II at Bletchley Park, England, where he assisted in breaking the German code. Afterwards, he received a law degree from Columbia Law School and practiced law at his father's firm. He married Jill Warburg in 1953 and moved to Beverly Hills, where they had six children, Jeffrey, Tracy, Brian, Peter, Garrett and Gregory. Herbert worked as a financial analyst, most recently for Morgan Stanley. After his divorce, he married Arlene Fournier Baker in 1966. Until a few years ago he was an avid tennis player and enjoyed long afternoons with friends and family at the Beverly Hills Tennis Club. He also served on the board of the Parkinson's Institute in Sunnyvale, California. He was a warm and charming man who brought good humor into everyone's life. He is survived by Arlene, his wife of 37 years, six children and five grandchildren. He requested that no memorial service be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson's Institute, 1170 Morse Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1605. Published in the New York Times on 6/27/2004. Roudiez, Leon S. ROUDIEZ-Leon S., 86, of Stevensville, MD, formerly of Bronxville, NY, on Friday, June 18, 2004 at his residence. Surviving him are his son Francis H. Roudiez of Stevensville, MD, daughter Genevieve Roudiez of Nantucket, MA, five grandchildren, Sean MacSheehy (Ruth) and Nicole, Justin and Christopher Roudiez of Stevensville, MD, and daughter-in-law Cecelia Roudiez, Annapolis, MD. His wife, Jacqueline Strich Roudiez, predeceased him on April 23, 2004. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Chester, MD on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 from 57PM. Interment services will be held on Wednesday, August 25th, 2004 at 3PM in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. The family requests contributions to be made to: Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department's Ambulance Division, PO Box 27, Stevensville, MD 21666. Published in the New York Times from 6/23/2004 - 6/27/2004. Stepanek, Matthew J.T. STEPANEK Matthew J.T. 1990-2004. With deepest sorrow we mourn the loss of this extraordinary young poet, peacemaker and MDA National Goodwill Ambassador. We extend our love and compassion to his mother, Jeni Stepanek, who's lost her four children to mitochondrial myopathy. In his 13 years, Mattie made an unforgettable impact on millions. His incredible grace and courage in the face of his disease inspire our continuing commitment to the defeat of devastating neuromuscular disorders. Memorial donations can be sent to MDA Mattie Fund at www.mdausa.org, or to P.O. Box 66002, Tucson, AZ 85728. MDA Muscular Dystrophy Association Jerry Lewis National Chairman Robert M. Bennett Chairman, Board of Directors Robert Ross President & CEO Published in the New York Times from 6/27/2004 - 6/28/2004.