James R. Hagerty
Wall Street Journal
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Palm CEO Carl Yankowski Had Big Plans for a Pocket-Size Computer
He held senior roles at Reebok, Sony and Polaroid before being recruited to run the maker of the Palm Pilot, once one of the world’s best hand-held computers. → Read More
Arhoolie Records Founder Chris Strachwitz Dies at Age 91
The German immigrant recorded obscure blues, zydeco and Mexican music that other labels shunned. → Read More
Albert Reichmann Used Real-Estate Riches to Rescue Soviet Jews
The property developer, who died at age 93, was overshadowed in business by his bolder brother Paul. → Read More
John Y. Brown Jr. Helped Col. Sanders Make KFC a Giant
The former CEO of Kentucky Fried Chicken and governor of Kentucky said selling encyclopedias was the best training he ever had. → Read More
Final DIY Project: Build Your Own Coffin
Visitors to Leona Oceania’s home near Portland, Maine, might notice the pine bookshelves perched in one corner of her living room. Garlanded by white lights, the shelves hold neat rows of books by her favorite authors, including Mark Twain and Edward Gorey, along with knickknacks, such as a snow globe with a skull inside. → Read More
Steven A. Davis Headed Bob Evans and Was in Demand for Board Posts
The Milwaukee-born executive, who has died at age 64, built his reputation with senior posts at Pizza Hut, Long John Silver’s and A&W. → Read More
Robert Curl, Nobel-Winning Chemist, Helped Spur Nanotechnology Boom
The Rice University professor, who has died at age 88, was among scientists who discovered buckyballs in 1985. → Read More
T.J. Maxx Co-Founder Sumner Feldberg Helped Transform Retailing
Harvard-trained executive, who has died at age 98, also had leading roles at Zayre and BJ’s Wholesale chains. → Read More
Rockport Shoe Founder Bruce Katz Promoted Shoes Made for Walking
Reluctant entrepreneur,who has died at age 75, shunned the family footwear business, then discovered he had a knack for it. → Read More
Cancer Disrupted a Career and Inspired a Cause
Kimberly Hammonds, who has died at age 55, held senior posts at Ford, Boeing and Deutsche Bank and created an art therapy foundation. → Read More
Teen Science Prodigy Grew Up to Create Maker of Biotech Lab Tools
Roy T. Eddleman, who has died at age 82, bought trophy homes, raised money for AIDS victims and funded research into quantum sciences. → Read More
Speedway Owner Added Touches of Luxury to a Noisy Sport
O. Bruton Smith, who has died at age 95, expanded stock-car racing beyond its Southeastern roots and founded a chain of auto dealerships. → Read More
George Weyerhaeuser, Child-Kidnapping Victim, Survived to Lead Forestry Giant
The executive, who has died at age 95, oversaw fast growth and diversified into diapers, hydroponic lettuce and mortgages. → Read More
Donald G. Lubin Helped Ray Kroc Build McDonald’s and Buy San Diego Padres
The lawyer, who has died at age 88, did a small legal service free—and won a big client’s trust. → Read More
Harvard Economist Dale Jorgenson Found Better Ways to Gauge Productivity
The professor, who has died at age 89, removed much of the mystery from studies of what drives economic growth. → Read More
Marvin Josephson Nurtured Talent, From Captain Kangaroo to Henry Kissinger
New York lawyer, who has died at age 95, built International Creative Management and helped world leaders, media figures and movie stars cash in. → Read More
Michael Sela Helped Create Blockbuster Drug for Multiple Sclerosis
The Israeli scientist, who has died at age 98, also headed Weizmann Institute and worked on cancer treatments. → Read More
Fayez Sarofim, Egyptian-Born Fund Manager, Made Fortune in Houston
Investor, who has died at age 93, favored blue chips, took a long-term view and advised clients to go fishing when the market collapsed. → Read More
Thomas S. Murphy Built TV Empire With Help From a Pal, Warren Buffett
The entrepreneur, who has died at age 96, led Capital Cities, acquired ABC and later sold the business to Disney. → Read More
Charles R. Lee Helped Strike Deal That Created Verizon
The retired executive, who died at age 82, grew up on a farm and worked in the steel and movie industries before moving into telecom. → Read More