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…
Miyoko Hiroyasu, the oldest living person in Japan, dies at 114
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is saddened to report the death of Mrs. Miyoko Hiroyasu (広安美代子), the oldest living person in Japan, sadly died in Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture, Japan on 29 July 2025 at the age of 114 years, 187 days. Miyoko Hiroyasu was born in Nakatsu,…
Former First Lady of Costa Rica passes away at 114
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to announce the passing of Marita Comacho Quirós at age 114. Former Costa Rican First Lady (1962-1968), Marita reached supercentenarian status in 2021, beating the odds to live 114 years, 102 days. She is…
Pauline Cook (1913-2025)
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to announce the passing of Pauline Cook at 112. Pauline Bolt was born in Illinois on March 30 1913 to Virgil and Edna Bolt. The family moved to Idaho and then California, where Pauline…
Mine Kondo and Masu Usui, two oldest living residents in Japan, dies at 114
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is sadden to report the death news of Mrs. Mine Kondo (近藤ミネ) and Masu Usui (臼井ます), the two oldest living residents in Japan, sadly died on 20 and 21 May 2025 at the age of…