In Memoriam

August 8, 1931 – December 21, 2015 Obituary

– A Fond Farewell Aaron Friedman and Robert Wyatt Russell Wallace Chesney   MD died on April 2, 2015 in Memphis Tennessee. He was 73 years old. Russell, or as many called him Russ, was a major figure in pediatrics and pediatric nephrology for over 40 years. Born August 25,…

The Pediatric Nephrology community has lost a unique advocate and compelling voice for children with the passing of Ira Greifer, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Greifer passed away on September 17, 2014, in New York City. His early career was mentored by…

Robert Vernier passed away on May 2, 2014. He died peacefully of heart failure at his daughter’s home. As many of you know, Bob Vernier made historic clinical and scientific contributions to pediatric nephrology research and patient care. His early leadership in national and international organizations played an important role…

January 12, 1924 – March 26, 2014 Obituary Malcolm Holliday,” Mac”, as he was known, was a major figure in pediatric nephrology from its inception to the end of the 20th Century. His early research contributed greatly to our understanding of fluid and electrolyte management, and later his work was…

May 5, 1939 – March 22, 2014 Richard L. Siegler, 74, of Davis California, died peacefully at his home March 22, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Dick pursued a career helping children, specializing in pediatric nephrology. He established the division of pediatric nephrology and the pediatric dialysis unit…

February 13, 1936 – January 17, 2014 Obituary

Whether we refer to his deep-seated honesty of purpose or investment of one’s skills and efforts to produce the finest result, Chester M. Edelmann belonged to the best among us. He was born in New York City in 1930. His father was an accountant, and his mother a teacher. From…

Dear Friends: Dr. Harry Lieberman, the husband of Dr. Ellin Lieberman, informed me that Ellin passed away peacefully after a long illness in South Pasadena,California. The older generation of pediatric nephrologists, such as myself,knew Ellin as a teacher, writer of one of the first pediatric nephrology textbooks, and a compassionate…