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The New-Press,/i> of Fort Myers, FL, reported that Clarence H. Snyder, JD '58 died on May 21, 2010. Mr. Snyder and his wife,... Read Full Note

Roger B. Banks, JD '90 has informed the Alumni Office that his father, Robert S. Banks, LL.B. '58, passed away on... Read Full Note

Roger B. Banks, JD '90 has informed the Alumni Office that his father, Robert S. Banks, LL.B. '58, passed away on August 17, 2009, at age 75. Robert Banks, a former vice-president and general counsel for Xerox Corporation, is widely recognized as the attorney who redefined the role and status of corporate in-house counsel. His achievements in changing the culture of the in-house legal profession, and in exercising dramatic cost- and quality-controls for outside legal services, made Mr. Banks a subject of frequent media interest, which resulted in profiles in The Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine. Mr. Banks was a past president and board member of the American Judicature Society, and the founder of the Association of Corporate Counsel, which currently boasts more than 25,000 members in 79 countries. He is survived by his wife, Judith; his children, Robert, Jr., Paul, Stephen, Roger, Gregory, Catherine, Teri, and William, and their respective spouses; 21 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and his brother Douglas. He was predeceased by granddaughter Olivia and son-in-law James Brychta.

Added 09/11/2009

Stephen N. Goodman, AB '54 LL.B '58 of Louisville, KY, died on October 16, 2008, at the age of 76. Mr. Goodman is survived by his... Read Full Note

The Hartford Courant of Connecticut reported in April that Frank E. Pitcher, AB '51, JD '58 died on April 15, 2009 at his home in... Read Full Note

The Hartford Courant of Connecticut reported in April that Frank E. Pitcher, AB '51, JD '58 died on April 15, 2009 at his home in Wayne, ME. Mr. Pitcher served in the U.S. Navy between his undergraduate years and his tenure at Cornell Law School, and later joined Sprague & Stern Attorneys-at-Law, on Long Island. He subsequently established an independent practice, which he suspended upon becoming legal counsel at United Technologies Corporation. Mr. Pitcher enjoyed many recreational sports, including tennis, golf, and basketball, and was captain of his high school basketball team in Freeport, Long Island. He also played varsity basketball at Cornell. Mr. Pitcher is survived by Muriel, his wife of 57 years; sons, Frank, Michael, Douglas; daughters Kimberley and Jennifer; their respective spouses; thirteen grandchildren; sister, Elsie, and her husband, George; and many nieces and nephews.

Added 06/02/2009

John Sherwood Davidge died May 26, 2008. Born January 13, 1934, the son of the late James Miller Davidge and Cornelia Jane Yetter... Read Full Note

John Sherwood Davidge died May 26, 2008. Born January 13, 1934, the son of the late James Miller Davidge and Cornelia Jane Yetter Davidge, he is survived by his wife, Jean Lockwood Davidge; his daughter, Elizabeth Cornell Davidge LaMie (Jeffrey Lynn LaMie), Fremont, Calif.; his son, James MacLeod Davidge (Dr. Anna Windle Davidge); and grandson, Jonathon Windle Davidge, Larkspur, Calif.; his sister, Carolyn Sherwood Davidge Demtrak, (Dr. Christopher Starson Demtrak), Vestal, NY; nieces and nephews, several cousins; and his aunt, Marjorie Yetter Walls. He was educated in the Binghamton school system and graduated from Binghamton Central High School, where he was boys intersectional singles tennis champion in 1950. In 1955, he graduated from Cornell University and in 1958 received a degree from the Cornell Law School. While an undergraduate he was a member of Psi Upsilon fraternity, the Cornell Tennis Team, the Cornell Glee Club, on the staff of the Cornell Daily Sun and other organizations on campus. As an alumnus, he served as President of the Class of 1955. Mr. Davidge was a partner in the Binghamton law firm of Hinman, Howard and Kattell, a member of the New York State Bar Association and former Director of the Broome County Bar ssociation, as well as a member of the District Court of Northern New York. He was a former director of the Southern Tier Zoological Society, Broome County Family and Children's Society, the Binghamton Symphony, Broome County Young Republican's Club, the State Association of Young Republican Clubs of New York, where he served as a governor for the Sixth Judicial District. He was also a former President of the Cornell Club of the Southern Tier, a member of the Live Wire Club and the Binghamton Club. He had the honor, in 1964, of being the local chairman of Senator Kenneth B. Keating's campaign against Robert F. Kennedy for the New York State Senatorial race. Mr. Davidge was a member of the First Presbyterian Church choir, the Clef Club, The Motet Singers, Binghamton Symphony and Binghamton University Chorus as well as other local choral groups. There will be no calling hours or funeral. A service of interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to The Cornell University Plantations, 1 Plantations Road, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850-2779; or the Broome County Library Foundation Reading Garden, 185 Court Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13901. Funeral arrangements are provided by Parsons Funeral Home. Published in the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin from 5/30/2008 - 5/31/2008

Added 12/16/2008

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