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Diamond Standard Parts’ Emmett Baker Passes Away

July 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Diamond Standard Parts announced the passing of William Emmett Baker on June 25 at the age of 68. Baker was a member of the Diamond Standard start up group and later served as Northeast Sales and Distribution manager at Diamond Standard’s Pittston, Pa distribution facility until his retirement. A visitation for Baker will be held […]

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Michael Lloyd, Former CIECA Chair and California Casualty AVP of Material Damage Claims, Passes Away

January 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Michael Lloyd, whose career in the industry spanned over 50 years in both collision repair and auto insurance, passed away January 25 at the age of 69. Michael was born March 28, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Mo, the middle child of three children. He learned car repair and body shop management from his father who […]

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AASP/NJ Mourns Longtime Members Jack Wilson and Sal Failla

January 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Early December brought the loss of two longtime members, supporters and friends of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) with the passing of Jack Wilson, former owner of Coury’s Auto Body in Toms River, and Sebastiano “Sal” Failla of Sal’s Auto Body in Green Brook. Jack passed away on December 5, […]

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Longtime Pennsylvania Collision Repair Shop Owner Franny Monaghan Passes Away

November 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Francis X. “Franny” Monaghan, who owned and operated Monaghan’s Collision Service in Abington and Willow Grove, Pa.  passed away November 1 at the age of 79. Franny was active in the Delaware Valley Collision Specialists association for many years and active at the state and national level. He was a frequent participant for many years […]

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Jeff Silver, Former I-CAR Leader and Shop Owner, Passes Away

September 26, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Silver was chief staff executive at non-profit training organization for 11 years. Was driving force behind establishment of Collision Repair Education Foundation. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced on Friday that Jeff Silver, who served as the chief staff executive of the non-profit training organization from 1985 to 1996 has passed away […]

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MEMA Mourns the Passing of Aftermarket Veteran Steve Handschuh

August 25, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Steve Handschuh, the automotive aftermarket veteran who joined the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) in 2006, died on August 22. A native of Baltimore, Handschuh joined MEMA as President and Chief Operating Officer of MEMA’s Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) division and was named President and CEO of MEMA in 2013. Handschuh retired in […]

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Funeral Services Announced for Sheila Loftus June 4 in New York City

May 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Services for Sheila Loftus, the longtime executive director of the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) and editor and publisher of Hammer & Dolly, the association’s monthly trade magazine, who passed away May 11 were announced in an online obituary. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4 at Fort Washington Collegiate Church, located at […]

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Former WMABA Executive Director Sheila Loftus Passes Away

May 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sheila Loftus, the longtime executive director of the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) and editor and publisher of Hammer & Dolly, its monthly trade magazine, passed away May 11 due to complications from a recent stroke. She was 79 years old. Loftus served as editor and publisher of Hammer & Dolly for 31 years […]

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AirSept Co-Founder Myron Stein Passes Away

April 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirSept announced the passing of Myron Stein the company’s co-founder. Stein is credited with 23 U.S. patents and multiple awards for developing products that solve complex automotive air conditioning and fluid carrying system repair problems. The company was formed in 1989 when he developed the first long-lasting solution for unwanted mold and mildew odor in […]

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Illinois Shop Operator Barbara Cellini Passes Away

February 10, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Barbara L. Cellini longtime owner, with her husband Thomas and son Tiger, operated Broadway Auto Body Rebuilders in Chicago Heights, Ill for many years. She recently passed away at age 78. The Cellini’s were active with both local and national collision repair associations in the 1980s through 2000s. Barbara and Thomas, who passed away in […]

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