Poetic Obituaries: Papers speak through their writers. And of all

the London Review's writers Frank Kermode was the one through whom we spoke most often and most eloquently. In all he wrote nearly 250 pieces for the LRB, the first in October 1979, a review of J.F.C. Harrison's book on millenarianism, the last, in May this year, a review of Philip Pullman's The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ. 'Eloquently': was that the right word? Not really. Frank's writing was so much more exact, more stylish, more patient, more ironic, more playful, more attentive, more cunning, more cagey than 'eloquence' can suggest.

from London Review of Books: Frank Kermode

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[Rita M. Kupka] worked at several hospitals in the area and sang in the choir at St. Joseph. Rita enjoyed writing poetry and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

from The News-Messenger: Rita M. (Fox) (Spieldenner) Kupka

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