Paladia Noja, the oldest woman ever in Romania, validated at 110
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is delighted to announced that Mrs. Paladia Noja (née Bâldea), the oldest woman ever in Romania, was officially validated by the GRG on 16 April 2026 at the age of 110 years and 270 days. Paladia Noja was born as Paladia Bâldea in Cugir, Alba County, Austria-Hungary (now Romania), on 20 July 1915, to parents Petru Bâldea (1875–1958) and Maria Bâldea (1879–1948). As a child, she worked in the fields, tended to animals, and helped her family with daily chores. In her youth, she lived three years in Timișoara with two of her siblings. She had two brothers, Ioan Bâldea (1911–1976) and Petru Bâldea (1912–1989), and two sisters Maria Bâldea…
Denise Waelbers, the oldest living person in Belgium, dies at 110
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is sadden to reported that Mrs. Denise Waelbers, the oldest living person in Belgium, sadly passed away in Mortsel, Antwerp on 16 April 2026 at the final age of 110 years and 202 days. Denise Waelbers was born in the hamlet of Kerkhoven, in the town of Lommel, Limburg Province, Belgium, on 26 September 1915, where she was raised. Eventually, she settled in Mortsel, where she met her future husband, Frank. On 28 May 2024, following the death of 109-year-old Fernande Courtoy of Hainaut, she became the oldest living person in Belgium. On her 109th birthday in 2024, she received a bouquet of flowers from Mayor Erik Broeckx, who also shares the same birthday.…
Alice Langford, the oldest living person in Virginia, USA, dies at 111
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is sadden to reported that Mrs. Alice Rebecca Langford (née Bray), the oldest living person in Virginia, USA, sadly passed away in Richmond on 12 April 2026 at the final age of 111 years and 144 days. Alice Langford was born as Alice Rebecca Bray in South Carolina, USA, on 19 November 1914, to parents James and Jodie Bray. She was one of five children born to Rev. and Mrs. Bray. She spent much of her childhood in Georgia. On 9 December 1933, Alice married Heard Emmett Langford in Greenville, South Carolina. They went on to have three children together – a son and two daughters. By 1950, the family were living in Virginia.…
Ana Schneider, the oldest living person in Urugray, celebrated her 110th birthday
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is pleased to announce that Mrs. Ema Ana Schneider de Arbuet, the oldest living person in Urugray, has celebrated her 110th birthday on 10 April 2026 in Colonia Department. Ana Schneider was born in Colonia Department, Uruguay, on 10 April 1916 (claims 1 April 1916), to Guillermo Schneider and Ema Hellbusch. She had 12 siblings. Her nephew is reported to be alive over the age of 90. On 3 September 2024, following the death of 109 year old Teresa Bottazzi, she became the oldest known living person in Uruguay, but 110-year-old Ana claims to be older. On 25 November 2024, she voted for the second round of Uruguay’s presidential election, becoming one of the oldest known…
Alma Kam, the oldest living person in Washington, USA, dies at 112
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is sadden to reported that Mrs. Alma Marie Kamrowski (née Schwinghammer), the oldest living person in Washington, USA, sadly passed away in Seattle on 9 April 2026 at the final age of 112 years and 133 days. Alma Kam was born as Alma Marie Schwinghammer in Mount Carmel, North Dakota, USA, on 27 November 1913, to parents Frank and Anna Schwinghammer. Alma often goes by “El Marie”. In 1937, Alma married Felix Kamrowski in Nevada. They went on to have two child together – a daughter and a son. Felix sadly passed away on 5 October 1992, aged 84. Alma did not remarry after this. The family tend to use the shortened…