Domenica Ercolani passes away at age 113
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to report the passing of Domenica Ercolani-Cristoforo of Italy. She was the oldest known living person in Italy before her death. Born July 3rd 1910 in Urbino, Marche, Italy, Domenica went…
FRANCE: The 15th Supercentenarian Workshop Conference
November 16-17, 2023 marks the 15th Supercentenarian Workshop Conference. We are delighted to report that five members of the Gerontology Research Group are present: Robert Young (GRG Director, GRG Correspondent for the USA), Natalie Coles (widow of…
POLAND: Anna Gawłowska, 110, the second-oldest living person in Poland
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce the validation of Anna Gawłowska. Mrs. Gawłowska was born in Teschen, Austria-Hungary (now Cieszyn, Cieszyn County, Silesia Voivodeship, Poland), on June 6, 1913. Anna Gawłowska’s life has woven a…
ROMANIA: The GRG validates 110-year old Ilie Ciocan of Romania, World War II veteran.
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce the validation of Mr. Ilie Ciocan of Romania. Ilie Ciocan claimed to have been born in the village of Cremenari, Galicea, Valcea County, Romania, on May 28, 1913. Nevertheless…
Clarabell Demers of North Dakota turns 113
The Gerontology Research Group are delighted to report that Mrs. Clarabell Demers of Grafton, North Dakota, USA, has turned 113 years old. Mrs. Demers, known as “Grandma D” is the oldest living resident of North Dakota, and…