Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A00194 - Otho Wells Artis II, Amherst College Class of 1978, Collinwood High School (Collinwood, Tennessee) Graduate, Senior Quality Assurance Engineer for Infection Prevention

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Otho W. Artis II

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BORN

July 8, 1956

DIED

December 25, 2023

LOCATION

Cleveland, Ohio

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Otho W. Artis II Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Otho W. Artis II (Cleveland, Ohio), who passed away on December 25, 2023, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

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It was of great sadness to hear that our nephew, Otho Jr., has lost his battle with cancer. We always remember him as a respectful and loving man towards us. We grieve not only for ourselves but for his children, sister, nieces, nephews and all of the others that knew and loved him. A short prayer of the loss of Otho Jr., our nephew and for his mother, Ora, my wife's sister that left us in February 2023:
"God of strength in weakness and hope in despair, we are Yours in Life and Death. Sustain us for the journey of walking Otho Jr., and his mother who has left us home to You. Give all of us the grace You gave those who walked with Your Son in his final moments on Earth. Steady our hands, gentle our hearts and sustains our spirits that seeing Your face in their names they may also see You in us. In Jesus name, Amen"
May They Rest In Peace, Love, Uncle David & Aunt Marian Wilson, Sr.

David & Marian Wilson, Sr.

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I always liked chatting with Otho during work. I will miss those chats and seeing his smiling face.

Amber Wearstler

December 31, 2023 | Cleveland, OH | Coworker

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So sorry to learn of the passing of a co-worker. Otho always took the time out to help a fellow co-worker when in need. Otho, you will be missed. RIP, my friend.

Bob Bradley

January 02, 2024 | Mentor, OH | Coworker

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I am so sorry to hear of Otho's passing. He was a very seet man and will be missed dearly.

Jayne Swain

January 02, 2024 | Madison, OH | Coworker

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Otho you left us too soon, I will always remember how we joked and laughed about things and going to Collinwood Rest in Peace !!

Mrs Linda Garner

January 02, 2024 | Madison, OH

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I am shocked over his passing. He was full of joy and exuded happiness. May he rest in heavenly bliss and condolences to his family

Cuthbert Simpkins MD

February 21, 2024 | Kansas City, MO | Friend

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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.

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Deceased December 25, 2023

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Employment Information

Former

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
STERIS Isomedix Services
Start:
07/2015
End:
12/2023
Analyst
Cincinnati Bell, Inc.
Start:
01/1980
End:
01/1981

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Reunion Class

1978

Graduation Year

1978

Major(s)

Chemistry

Secondary Schools

Collinwood High School

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Fraternity

Independent (no fraternity affil)

Affinities

Black Alumni

No data available

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Ora Artis Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ora Artis (Cleveland, Ohio), who passed away on February 3, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ora Artis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Clay II and Octavia Anderson; and her siblings, Henry, Elliott, Clarence, Florence and Loretta.

She is survived by: her spouse Otho Artis; her children, Andria Artis and Otho "Chip" Artis, Jr.; her grandchild Andria; her great grandchildren, Tiffany, Jadora, Jamal, Jeremiah, Justice Jasmine (Tamara), DJ, Ian Josephine (Alex), Eliza Elijah (Brittanaire) and Emmanuel; her great great grandchildren, Jadora and Cameron Gabriel (DJ); and her sisters, Octavia Anderson and Marian Anderson (David). She is also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews.

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Sunday, May 10, 2026

A00193 - Michael Paul Whittingham, Amherst College Class of 1977, United Nations International School (New York City, New York), Millersville University Master of Science, Amherst College Associate Dean of Admissions

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Michael P. Whittingham

1956 - 2020

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Michael Whittingham Obituary

Michael Paul Whittingham
Michael Paul Whittingham of Stamford passed away peacefully on the 3rd of October 2020 at Greenwich Hospital. He was born in New York City on the 21st of January, 1956 to the late Cecil Anthony and Jean Hyacinth Whittingham. He graduated from Amherst College in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and later earned a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.
Michael spent over a decade of his professional life in the field of education. His career began as a tutor for high school students while he pursued a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. Helping students achieve their academic potential was very fulfilling to Michael and led him into the field of college admissions. The success that he had as a recruiter for Fairfield University resulted in the return to his alma mater, Amherst College, to serve as Associate Dean of Admissions. It was during his transition to Amherst that he met and then married his wife, Terran, who also worked in the field of college admissions.
The gratification that came with recruiting and mentoring students took Michael beyond the walls of academia and into the world of finance. He was hired by the Sponsors for Educational Opportunities Program (SEO) to enhance the Wall Street's summer internship recruitment program for college students of color. By the end of his tenure, he had successfully expanded the outreach of this program.
Michael went into semi-retirement after his stint with SEO. This allowed him to spend more time raising his son, Paul, and to do various kinds of service for communities in Fairfield County. In addition to his family's philanthropic contributions, Michael was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Greenwich, and educated families about the college admission process.
Giving back was so important to Michael. He wanted to be thought of as an honest and generous person with integrity. He believed that we are all here to contribute to others and make the world better for the next generation.
Thank you, Michael. Your kind, gentle, good-hearted soul will be missed.
Michael is survived by his devoted wife of thirty-one years, Terran Gregory Whittingham of Stamford, his son Paul Anthony Whittingham of Stamford, as well as his brother, Andrew John Whittingham and his wife Robyn Whittingham of Stamford and his nephew, Adam John Whittingham of Stamford.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Thursday, the 15th of October, 2020 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, the 16th of October, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 42 Cross Road, Stamford.
The funeral service will be live streamed on both
www.fumcstamford.org under "Streaming" and https://m.facebook.com/FUMCStamford/
Interment will follow at Long Ridge Union Cemetery, Stamford.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Michael's memory to The American Cancer Society.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Hour & Stamford Advocate on Oct. 12, 2020.

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