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 living woman in North Carolina, Catherine Ferrell, turns 113
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to report that Mrs. Catherine Ferrell – the oldest living person in the US state of North Carolina – has celebrated her 113th birthday. Catherine Ferrell was born in Warsaw, North Carolina, USA on 10 October 1912.…
Oldest living woman in Texas, Winnie Felps, turns 114
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to report that Mrs. Winnie Felps – the oldest living person in the US state of Texas – has celebrated her 114th birthday. Winnie Felps was born in Coryell County, Texas, USA on 10 October 1911 as the…
Josino Levino Ferreira, World’s Second-Oldest Man, dies at 112
We, the Gerontology Research Group are deeply saddened to report the passing of Mr. Josino Levino Ferreira of Brazil. He might have passed away as the world’s oldest man, and he was a candidate for the title. Josino Levino Ferreira…