https://obituaries.allfaithscremations.com/obituaries/casselberry-fl/leah-rosenthal-11775074
(From Kathleen Resch)
Marcy Robin, a long-time MediaWest*Con attendee, passed away on 12/22/23.
We were sorry to hear that John Trimble passed away April 19th, 2024 at 5:17am.
In 1966 he said to his wife Bjo, “Gee, it’s a shame a good science fiction show like Star Trek is going to be canceled. We should do something about that!” and the save Star Trek campaign was born. For over 58 years John and Bjo Trimble have been ambassadors for science fiction, the space program and the SCA. Meeting and hosting people from all walks of life, all over the world.
We are sorry to report that fan artist and long-time MW*C attendee Leah Rosenthal has died.
From Seth Cutts:
I just saw Dean Stahl’s message about M’jit’s car getting stolen with almost all his art supplies in it.
I’m going to send him a Dick Blick gift certificate. Would you be interested or willing to contact some of the art folk from Media to see if others might like to do the same? It doesn’t have to be much, just $15-20.
He’s gone thru so much this year, and losing his supplies is just heartbreaking.
His address:
617 S. Barnes St.
Mason, MI 48854
From Lori:
The sister who I’ve been in touch with confirmed that this address is good for Carolyn Golledge, should anyone want to snail-mail her: Carolyn gave her a snail-mail address of PO Box 113, Scottsdale TAS 7260.
From Lori Chapek-Carleton: Just heard from one of Carolyn Golledge’s sisters (who said she hasn’t heard much from her, but said her other sister says Carolyn is doing well); told her to pass my message on and ask if Carolyn has any operating social media methods of contacting her friends, or if one of them can post an update on Carolyn’s old e-mail account for her many friends.
My lease where I am living is up for renewal this week. If I decline I would need to move by October 5. The problem is my physical health is not that good right now and there is a lot of work that needs to be done here for me to move. I would probably loose a lot of my belongings if I were to move by October.
I have no family to help with this or friends nearby that I can ask to physically help. Another year here or even part of that year and break the lease would give me time to find resources to help me out. I want to apply for senior housing but cannot until September when I am 62 and then there is a waitlist. I could also sell things that would help with my finances. I don’t want to ask for help again, but I don’t know what else to do. I have been so very alone since Carole (my wife of over 30 years) passed away and things have just gotten really bad.
If I can raise this amount I can concentrate on getting ready to move next year. I appreciate you considering donating. Any amount will be greatly appreciated and help me more than you could possibly imagine.
Thank you for reading this.
— Laura Peck
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-laura-and-lucky-stay-in-their-home
We are sorry to report longtime fan and MediaWest*Con attendee Toni Bogolub died July 3, 2023. We don’t have further info.
Thanks to those who shared happy memories of MediaWest*Cons past!