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In Memoriam | Summer 2026

In Memoriam: 1970s

Notices sorted by graduation date

Paulla Windt Schlossberg (Educ ’71) of Falls Church, Virginia, died Jan. 25, 2026. She graduated from UVA with a master’s degree in education and went on to teach special education for over 30 years in the Fairfax County school system. During her career, she helped many children with learning disabilities succeed in their education. In her younger years, she volunteered to host international students, making friends from around the world. She was fluent in French and Spanish and loved to travel. She loved motorboating with her family, traveling around the East Coast from Baltimore to Florida and the Caribbean. She adored her black Lab, who was her constant companion. Loved ones remember her for her infectious smile and laughter. She was an accomplished artist, mostly working with oil painting. Survivors include her husband, Peter; two children; a granddaughter and a brother.

William F. McDermott Jr. (Educ ’72, ’76 CM) of Rochelle, Virginia, died March 13, 2025. He dedicated more than 20 years of his life to his friends and colleagues at UVA and the Curry School of Education as a certified research administrator. He served on the boards of directors of the Madison County Habitat for Humanity and the Rochelle Ruritan Club. He was also a member of the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center in Charlottesville, an active disaster relief volunteer for the Red Cross, and 13-gallon blood donor to the Red Cross. He loved to travel, and loved ones remember him for making every person feel valued. Survivors include his wife, Janet; four brothers and their spouses; a sister-in-law; three chosen children; two grandchildren; and one niece and several nephews.

Diana Munsey Perkinson (Law ’72) of Boones Mill, Virginia, died Oct. 6, 2025. She was a pioneering attorney and devoted advocate for women and children in the Roanoke Valley. A graduate of Randolph-Macon Woman’s College and the UVA School of Law, she was one of the first women to practice law in Roanoke. Alongside her first husband, Frank, she ran a law practice in downtown Roanoke. In 1992, she began her long and meaningful work as a guardian ad litem, representing children in abuse and neglect cases. She and her longtime partner, L.C., poured their hearts into their home, Shamchris Farm. They enjoyed peaceful farm life and entered their horses in many equestrian and sporting events. She will be remembered for her intelligence and compassion and her commitment to justice, family and community. Survivors include L.C.’s children; two brothers, including Fred Munsey (Col ’80 CM); and several nieces and nephews, including Kate Munsey Welch (Col ’10 CM).

John Oliver Webb Jr. (Engr ’73 CM) of Alton Bay, New Hampshire, died Dec. 12, 2025. He received his undergraduate degree in nuclear engineering with distinction from UVA. After his graduation from UVA, he spent five years on active duty for the Navy, assigned to the USS Hamner destroyer in San Francisco. He later earned a master’s in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University. He worked as a quality engineer for several companies, including Stone & Webster and Johnson Controls. He was an officer in the Naval Reserves in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and served as chairman of New England’s Recruiting District Assistance Council. He was promoted to captain in 1993 and served as a commander in the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Following 9/11, he was recalled to active duty in support of Operation Noble Eagle at the NAVSEA headquarters in Crystal City, Virginia. He retired onboard the USS Constitution in 2003, following 30 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Webb; three children; and five grandchildren.

Angus Mack Hagins (Col ’78) of Bolton, Massachusetts, died Aug. 14, 2025. At UVA, he played trumpet in the Pep Band and sang in the Glee Club. After graduation, he attended Duke Divinity School at Duke University and became a United Methodist pastor. He served the New England Conference for over four decades before retiring in 2021. He spent 20 years at West Chelmsford United Methodist Church in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. He also served on the board of the Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center in North Andover, Massachusetts. He loved music, reading and farming. He was devoted to his loyal dog, Stella. Survivors include his wife, Whitney; a sister and two brothers.