The bakery equipment company owner was active in several industry associations.

Son of the company's founder joined Just Born in 1945 after World War II where he honorably served in the Navy.

Dona Edwards, age 70, was a 40-year chocolate industry veteran.

James P. “Jim” McGovern, 2001 Kettle Award recipient and former VP of manufacturing for Peerless Candy Co., passed away May 15. He was 75.

Charles Edward "Charlie" Entenmann, who helped expand his family's Long Island, New York, bakery from a local delivery service to a household name, died on February 24, 2022, in Florida, according to his obituary. He was 92. 

Renato G. Turano (Ron), who grew Turano Baking Co. into a household name, passed away on December 5, 2021, at the age of 79, from ALS.

Michael Allured, third-generation publisher of MC Publishing Company, producer of Manufacturing Confectioner, passed away Oct. 24 at UW Hospital and Clinics. He was 68.

Stephen Scully, v.p. of operations for Anthony-Thomas Candy Co., passed away at his home Dec. 17 after complications from COVID-19. He was 53.

Paul W.A. Kortenkamp, senior account manager for Global Organics, Ltd. and Candy Industry Kettle Award Committee member, died Sept. 27. He was 53.

Kenneth Fuller Klosterman, owner and former CEO of one of Cincinnati’s oldest family-held bakeries, Klosterman Baking Company Inc., and renowned magic collector, died October 21, at the age of 87.