Alma Minton (1896-2008) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Alma Agnes Minton, nee Braddy. Alma was born December 8th 1896 in Alexander County, Illinois, USA to George and Susie (nee Vick) Braddy. She had at least two siblings – Ora (born 1898) and Doyle (born 1902). In 1920, Alma was working and boarding at the Elgin State mental Hospital as an attendant. On October 10th 1925, she married Robert Dewey Minton in Plainfield, Will and Kendall county, Illinois. After marrying, they lived in Arkansas and then Missouri. Robert sadly passed away on October 28th 1960, after which Alma did not remarry. As far as can be seen, Alma had no children and…
Tripolino Giannini (1912-2023) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Tripolino Giannini. Tripolino was born August 20th 1912 in Cecina, Tuscany, Italy. He married his wife, Tosca, and went on to have two children together – Romano and Sergio. Tripolino was a widower for 40 years before his own passing. He also outlived his son Sergio. He passed away in Cecina, the place of his birth, on December 31st 2023, aged 111 years, 133 days. He was the oldest known man living in Italy and the second-oldest known living man in Europe. Tripolino’s age was verified by an anonymous person and Alfredo Nocera, accepted by the GRG as valid today, February 4th 2024.
Melva Radcliffe (1901-2012) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Melva Mae Radcliffe, nee Cadmus. Melva was born March 3rd 1901 in Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA, to Wilmer and Ida Cadmus. On July 8th 1969, Melva married for the first time. This was to James Stansfield Radcliffe in Sea Girt, Monmouth County, New Jersey. James sadly passed away in 1975 after just six years of marriage. Then on September 9th 1985 at age 84, Melva married James’ brother Hartley E Radcliffe. He then passed away in 1997 or 1998. Melva remained active into later life – driving until age 95. She passed away in Patterson, where she had been born, on…
Horace Baumer (1913-2023) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Horace Wilson Baumer. Horace was born December 17th 1913 in Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA, to Clifford Baumer and Ruth Baumer, nee Williams. On June 23rd 1940, Horace married Genevieve Virginia Petchafski. Sadly, the four children they went on to have together all passed away young. Horace was widowed March 30th 2002, when Genevieve passed away. Until 2022, Horace lived in his own home, but following a fall, moved into a nursing home. On December 24th 2023, he became the oldest known living man in the US, but sadly passed away just six days later on December 30th. He was 110 years, 13…
Pearl Louise Berg (1909-2024)
The GRG is sad to report the passing of Pearl Berg. Pearl was born October 1st 1909 in Indiana, grew up in Pennsylvania, then moved to California, where she spent the remainder of her life. She married Mark Berg in 1931, going on to have two sons – Alan and Robert. Pearl was widowed in 1989 but remained active and a devoted attendee of the synagogue, even when possible in later years. She passed away February first 2024, aged 114 years, 123 days. The GRG extends it’s sincere condolences to Pearl’s family and friends and hope that her long and happy life, along with memories of the good times, will…