Margaret Romans, Canada’s oldest person, dies at 113
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to relay news that Margaret Romans of Quebec, Canada, has passed away at the age of 113. She was the oldest living person in Canada before she died, as well as the oldest known…
Andrée Bertoletto, France’s second-oldest person, dies at 114
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to announce the death of Andree Bertoletto of France on October 16 2025, aged 114. Andrée Bertoletto was born in La Chapelle-Anthenaise, Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France, on 1 January 1911. On 25…
Oldest known living person in the United States turns 115
The Gerontology Research Group is pleased to pass on news that Naomi Whitehead, the oldest known living person in the US, is celebrating her 115th birthday today. Naomi Washington was born on September 26 1910 in Patterson, Pierce County, Georgia,…
Mary Harris (1911-2025)
The GRG is saddened to report the passing of Mary Harris, the oldest known living person in Tennessee. Mary Petrillose was born prematurely in Ithaca, New York on May 13 1911 to Italian immigrant parents. She was reportedly not expected…
World’s oldest living person celebrates 116th birthday
Ethel Caterham of Lightwater, Surrey, England, is celebrating her 116th birthday today. She is the oldest known and validated living person in the United Kingdom, Europe and the World, being the last known person born in the 1900’s decade. Ethel…