Florida Suncoast Chapter Mary was born in Utica, NY, and moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1976 to work for the St. Petersburg Times, where she worked for 20 years. She obtained her private pilot license through Civil Air Patrol and thereafter flew for them, obtaining the rank of Captain. Mary was active in aviation … Read more
Kitty Hawk Chapter Aviation’s light has dimmed with the passing of Corbi Bulluck, Immediate Past President, and devoted 99. Admired, respected, and loved by many, she was called from us far before her time after fighting cancer for years. Martha Corbi Bulluck passed away on April 6, 2025, in Apex, North Carolina, after a courageous … Read more
NOLA Chapter We are deeply saddened by the loss of our sweet Lauren. She had a heart of gold and was a true friend to all. Those who knew her will remember her infectious smile, kind spirit, and unwavering ambition. Lauren pursued her dreams with passion, always making an effort to pay it forward and … Read more
Spaceport Chapter Dolores A. Vitullo, a perpetual social butterfly always greeting people with a smile, passed away at home in Port Orange early the morning of February 17, 2025, at the age of 83. A strong-willed, feisty woman, Dolores lived life unapologetically on her own terms. Born in New York, New York, Dolores grew up … Read more
Florida Goldcoast Eleanore Reichenbach, 93, passed away peacefully in her home on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 30, 1931, Eleanore lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family. Eleanore’s family was the cornerstone of her life, and she took great joy … Read more
Treasure Coast Lois was born March 30, 1929, in New York City, the daughter of Emanuel and Miriam (Adelson) Behrman. She graduated from Riverdale Country Day School for Girls and Middlebury College in Vermont in 1951 with a BA in French. She was fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish. Lois co-founded and operated an … Read more
Florida Goldcoast Cecile Schwebel Hatfield died comfortably in her home on January 19th, 2025, in Miami, Florida. She was 93. As a pioneering woman aviator and aviation attorney in a male-dominated industry, Cecile made an indelible mark on the field of aviation law. Born in New York, New York to Louis Schwebel and Belle Wechsler, … Read more
Florida Suncoast Chapter ‘Laura’ Ying Gao of Spring Hill, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the age of 44. She was born on November 16, 1979, in Wuxi, China where she grew up with her parents, aunties, uncles and cousins. She graduated from Beijing Language and Culture University in 2001 and Stetson … Read more
Florida Suncoast Chapter Barbara Moohan Yeninas passed away on November 8, 2023, at the age of 79. As the hostess of the 99s House at Sun ‘n Fun for 24 years, Barbara welcomed one and all. Whether the woman was a 99 or just needed the hospitality Barbara offered. Her smile and kindness were spread … Read more
Florida Heartland Chapter Rita Ellen Spindler passed on July 20th, 2023. A beloved wife to Richard G. Spindler (Deceased) and survived by two sons, Richard A. and Christopher R. Spindler, Christopher’s wife, Hyunsook Hwang-Spindler, and three grandchildren, Hannah, Richard, and Christina. Rita Ellen loved people and animals of all varieties. She was a Registered Nurse … Read more