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Merchandise manager, Fran Scheller, dies at 65
A merchandise manager for several furniture companies during her career, Frances “Fran” Schubert Scheller died June 12,
Industry veteran Chuck Portaro dies at 71
Charles “Chuck” Angelo Portaro died unexpectedly at his home on May 10. He was 71.
Longtime sales rep, Bill Campbell, dies at 87
Veteran manufacturing sales representative William James “Bill” Campbell died June 1; he was 87.
Thayer Coggin matriarch, Dot Coggin, dies at 95
Doris “Dot” Royals Coggin died peacefully Sunday, June 11, following a period of declining health. She was 95.
Architect of Sleepy’s growth Harry Acker dies
The founder of the Sleepy’s chain of mattress stores Harry Acker died here last month.
Restonic sales executive Chris Sherman dies at 52
Industry sales executive Chris Sherman died earlier this month following a stroke. He was 52.
Longtime furniture executive, Edward Grund, dies at 78
The former CEO of A.R.T. Furniture and COO of Markor Furniture died Dec. 9, 2022.
Furniture retailer Florencio Berrios dies at 79
Florencio “Don Floro” Berrios, founder of furniture retailer Empresas Berrios in Cidra, Puerto Rico, died April 13.