Posts by Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation

4/17/1945-7/29/2022 One cannot think about Patricia (Pat, Gam, Mama Lehtinen) without thinking of her love for life and helping others. She always strived to do one act of kindness a day but often did much more. To know her was to love her. Although the pandemic kept her confined more than she wanted, she still…

Julie Ann Jackola Staples, 37, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at her home. She was born in Durham. Julie was a registered nurse at Duke Hospital for 7 years.  She was passionate about her work and had a love for helping people.  She was also about to finish her BSN Degree at the…

My father Dave passed on July 11, 2022, after a 2-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma. He remained strong and courageous throughout his many treatment visits. The first thing he did after his diagnosis was to enroll in a clinical trial, telling me that even if it didn’t work for him, maybe it could help somebody else…

May 6, 1958 – June 20, 2022 “Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” Thank you, family and friends, for your support and kindness which has meant so much to us. Your donation will help fund research that will hopefully give someone else better odds. We truly appreciate your…

English Español English If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my mother’s arms And tell her they’re from me – Dolores M. Garcia On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the age of 60, God called Berta Alicia Barraza to join her heavenly family. Berta Barraza passed peacefully,…

September 8, 1972 – June 8, 2022 On June 8, 2022, we lost our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, niece, aunt, and friend, Shelley Edgarton Haus, to intrahepatic bile duct cancer, following a diagnosis on November 10, 2021. She took on her diagnosis and disease in the same way she approached everything in life –…

On June 6, 2022, our cherished sister and friend, Suzanne “Suzi” Della Volla lost a courageous battle with cancer (a rare bile duct cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma). We have faith that she is healed and whole again with Jesus. Suzi was the most loving and dedicated sister to Toni Littleton, Karl Hammerschmidt and Erika Gilbreth,…

Thank you for contributing to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF). Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) is a rare form of cancer with no known cure. We reached out to CCF and were connected to a Patient Advocate, Emma Mach. She quickly came up to speed with the specifics of Chris’ diagnosis and helped us navigate potential treatment…

11/20/1962- 05/28/2022 Emelita (Rita) Thorne battled with cancer (a rare bile duct cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) since 2018.  She was a cancer warrior and inspiration to her many followers as she bravely shared her journey through Chemo. A champion of volunteerism and philanthropy herself, Rita, her husband David and sons…

Jan 1, 1950 – May 23, 2022 Our father was a loving, compassionate and courageous soul. As a Marine Engineer for 40 years, his stories from traveling around the world gave us an insight into his grit and determination to live life to the fullest. As a family man, his caring nature was limitless and he…

Dear family and friends, First of all, on behalf of our entire family, we would like to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us during this very difficult time. Your words of support, encouragement and kindness have meant so much to us, and have helped us to begin our journey…

Mary Fritzsche Clements Lay, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother (Gigi), sister and friend to all, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in 1939 in Chicago, IL to Arthur Hugo Fritzsche and Elyce Ann Adams.  Her father was a baker and the family lived above the bakery. …

1/7/1951 – 4/14/2022 On April 14, 2022, Sharon Whish lost her long battle with bile duct cancer. Sharon was the devoted and loving wife to Myron Whish, proud mother and grandmother to daughter, Kimberly Rogers (Kelvin Rogers); son, Bryan Whish (Stefanie Raymond-Whish); grandchildren: Darby Raymond-Overstreet, Cameron Rogers, Colby Rogers, Cade Whish, Colton Whish, Dax Whish;…

It is with great sorrow and sadness that we write to inform you of the passing of our father, Warren A. Estis. Our father was a true titan of real estate who embraced litigation with the passion and enthusiasm of an avid sports fan. He was known to judges and opposing counsel for his fierce,…

11/01/1939 – 04/06/2022 On April 6, 2022, a beloved husband and father, Dennis (Denny) Schwartz, passed away following a short battle with a recently diagnosed and aggressive rare cancer of the bile duct called Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma. Dennis was a loving husband to elementary school teacher Nancy (retired), and a mentor for his son Dan, a…

July 25, 1986 – April 2, 2022 It’s with great sadness that our family shares the passing of Laurel Whitney Mason Clary. Our angel earned her wings after a brave and hard fought battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Due to complications from her treatment, we lost her suddenly on Saturday, April 2nd at the age of 35.…

I am fundraising for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation in honor of my father, Frank R. Barba, who passed away from this disease in November of 2021. He was diagnosed with NASH in May of 2017, and on the evening of July 20th, 2021, we received a call we had been waiting years for. It was his…

Click here to contribute in the name of Scott Terpstra If you wish to donate by phone, please call (888) 936-6731 and speak with Laurie Kikel. If you wish to donate by mail, send check to: CCF – In honor of Scott Terpstra 5526 West 13400 South, #510 Herriman, Utah 84096,  USA

Linda Theresa (Huie) Jasinski, age 72, of Southwest Ranches, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 23rd 2022 after a courageous journey with cancer.  In celebration of her life and to honor her memory, we are initiating a fund-raising campaign for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Linda became a flight attendant in 1973, enjoying a long and fulfilling career…

Click here to contribute in the name of Rochelle (Shelly) Glick Gryfe If you wish to donate by phone, please call (888) 936-6731 and speak with Laurie Kikel. If you wish to donate by mail, send check to: CCF – In honor of Rochelle (Shelly) Glick Gryfe 5526 West 13400 South, #510 Herriman, Utah 84096,  USA

Fred Weaver, 71, of Palmyra, formerly of Hershey, passed away early on the morning of March 4, 2022. Born on October 30, 1950, in Hershey, son of the late Hubert L. and Joan Elizabeth (Smith) Weaver.  Fred was a graduate of Hershey High School, Class of 1969.  Growing up on Derry Road, Fred could always…

Brian Wolkenberg was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in the Autumn of 2020 after a routine screening for his liver disease, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). Because PSC eventually causes liver failure, the initial treatment plan was a liver transplant to address both conditions. Unfortunately, his cancer spread before he was able to find a liver donor and…

Jeffrey Dennis Baker passed away on February 20, 2022, after a three-year battle with Cholangiocarcinoma.   He was surrounded by his family as he went peacefully to be with his Lord Jesus Christ.  Jeff was born on May 12, 1973, in Belleville, IL. Jeff’s first battle with cancer occurred in 1987 when he was diagnosed with…

Egas, Daniela Elizabeth, 42, of Guayaquil, Ecuador, passed away on 2/19/22 surrounded by family and supported by many friends, Daniela had a courageous fight against cancer. Our hearts are heavy, but we know she is enjoying heaven and looking upon us. Daniela was preceded in death by her beloved grandma, Teresa. She is survived by her…

September 7, 1969 – February 14, 2022 Arpana Sathe Kagal of Plano, Texas passed away on February 14, 2022, at the age of 52. She was born on September 7, 1969, to Shantaram and Alaka (Mahableshwarkar) Sathe in India. Arpana married Nick Kagal on June 19, 1993, in Houston Texas. Arpana was a loving mother,…

Beloved wife, daughter, sister, and friend, Susan Harton’s love of life did not come to an end with her death.  Susan passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 2, 2022, at the age of 41 after a courageous year battling a rare bile duct cancer. She fought a battle to inspire us all, with a…

July 20th, 1952 – January 19th, 2022 To know her was to love her. And if you were lucky enough to know Debbie Robbins, she made sure to tell you that she loved you. She also never missed an opportunity for a hug and a kiss. Her true gift in life was making people laugh,…

Trent was the most loving and true Jack of all trades to the fullest. He was the best gift to all of us that love him. His faith only grew stronger as we faced this war against cancer. He touched so many lives with his dedication to that relationship. We miss him dearly. This type…

Patricia “Patti” Korth passed away on January 11, 2022, exactly five years to the day she was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma and given only 8-10 months to live. With Mom’s sheer will to live and love, and the incredible care of Dr Ben George and his team at Froedtert, she beat all odds. Our mom was…

Judith (Judy) Ressmeyer Hinsch, of Plainview, NY, passed away on January 8, 2022 of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) at the age of 69. Judy was born in Baltimore, MD and grew up on Long Island, in New York. She attended Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Seaford, NY, Long Island Lutheran High School in Brookville, NY,…

On December 24, 2021, Kenneth Hudgins lost a courageous thirteen-month battle with cancer (a rare bile duct cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma). Kenneth was a devoted husband to Brenda, a loving father to Rebecca and Amanda, and proud grandfather to Addie and Emma, and a caring son to Gene and brother Chris. In lieu of flowers,…

Paru Kanu Patel, age 82 of Zadeshwar, Gujarat, India,  passed away on December 18, 2021, with her husband at her side. Paru was born on March 1, 1939, in Zadeshwar, Gujarat, India to Dahiba and Chimanbhai Patel. Paru is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kanu of Dabhoi, Gujarat, India; 3 daughters, Nina of…

June 1st, 1958 – December 7th, 2021 On December 7th, 2021 Phung Xuan Le passed away less than two months after being diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (a rare cancer of the bile duct). Phung was a loving, patient, and supportive husband to Mymy Phu and an unsurpassed father to son Phi and daughter Brenda. Cholangiocarcinoma is…

Susan McKeough Bacon passed away peacefully from cholangiocarcinoma on November 15, 2021 at the age of 68. She was comforted and supported by many family and friends throughout her diagnosis and especially during her last week on home hospice. Susan was a beloved mother, Gaga, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. Susan was born March 3,…

April 7, 1984 – November 10, 2021 Thomas L. Casey, 37, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away on Nov. 10 after a long battle with bile duct cancer. Tom died peacefully at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by loving family members, friends and his dog, Gregory. Tom was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 7,…

April 12, 1955 – November 10, 2021 On November 10, 2021, Joseph Puleo lost a courageous battle with cancer (a rare bile duct cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma). Joseph was the loving husband to Joanne, a wonderful father to his two children J.P. and Kristy and the best grandfather to his two grandsons, Clark and Raylan.…

Jeffrey H. May passed away on November 1st surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. He was 61 years old. Jeff was born in Manhasset NY to Rosalind and Eric May. Jeff loved growing up in Port Washington amidst extended family and remained good friends throughout his life with some of his…

April 29, 1962 – October 27, 2021 Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all. We will forever cherish his fun-loving jokes, jovial character and love for everyone. Click here to contribute in the name of Sanjay S. Patel If you wish to donate by phone, please call (888) 936-6731 and speak with Laurie Kikel.…

April 18, 1955 to March 18, 2020 Michael F. Cunningham, of Dorchester, passed away at age 64 on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, after a 15 month battle with Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Mike was a lifelong resident of Dorchester, MA. He also spent a great amount of time in Quincy visiting with his family and…

March 4, 1939 – September 5, 2021 Victoria “Vicky” Wong was born Victoria Shui Lang Wan on March 4, 1939, in Paris, France, the third of eight children born to Olga Pearl Jung and Wan Wai Nam. When World War II events began developing in Europe, she moved along with her family safely to Saigon,…

June 13, 1951 – September 16, 2021 Marlene Walls, 70 of West Lafayette, lost a difficult battle with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, passing away peacefully Thursday, Sept 16, 2021, with family by her side. Foreshadowing a life spent faithfully in service of others, Marlene earned a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Latrobe University, Melbourne, Australia in 1981.…

On September 5, 2021, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend lost a courageous four-year battle with cancer (a rare bile duct cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma). In celebration of Vicky’s life and to honor her memory, we are initiating a fund-raising campaign for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Please consider making a contribution to…

03/18/1952 – 08/29/2021 On August 29, 2021, a cherished friend and member of our community, Michael Davenport lost a courageous twelve-month battle with cancer (a rare bile duct cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma). Michael was the loving husband to his wife Darla Davenport, and a wonderful father to his two daughters Erin and Lauren, and son,…

Gensheng Yu was a beloved father and husband who tirelessly worked to bring his family a better life in Canada. Born in Suzhou, China, he was the first in his family to attend university, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. After excelling at business, he immigrated to Canada in 2001 where he laid the foundation for…

Our dear father, Dilip Kumar Saha, known as “Dil” to his family and friends passed away on Sunday, August 15th, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Sipra, his son Soudip “Ted” and daughter-in-law Deepa, his daughter Nilova “Tina” and daughter-in-law Maria, and his grandsons Nithin and Ari. Sipra and Dil recently celebrated their…

Susan Irene Zivanovic (nee MacLean) passed on to eternal rest on August 12, 2021 at the age of 52 after a heroic battle with cancer in The Woodlands, TX. Born in Fergus, Ontario, Canada Susi called both Canada and Texas home and was proud to do so. Like the saying goes “Our parents saved the…

December 16, 1954 – July 13, 2021 On July 13, 2021, Paula Ann Marie Conte, a cherished wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, Nana, and mom, lost a courageous 14 month battle with cancer. Paula was a strong and selfless woman, who put the needs of everyone else before her own. Lovingly referred to as “Nana”, her…

01/08/1938 – 6/6/2021 On June 6, 2021, Evelyn Richardson lost a courageous six-month battle with cancer (a rare bile duct cancer called cholangiocarcinoma). In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to this important initiative in Evelyn’s memory. The Richardson family thank you for honoring Evelyn’s memory by accelerating research for this devastating disease.…