Sally Gail Hoskins
Sally Gail Hoskins, 71, of New York City and Kent, New York, passed away on July 24th, 2025 in New York, with loving family present.
Sally is survived by her brother Richard Hoskins (Christine) of Oro Valley, AZ, her niece Clea James (Cary) and their children Anneliis and Graeme of Chicago, IL, who brought her immense joy as her grand-niece and grand-nephew. She is also survived by her brother Arthur Hoskins(Sarah) and their daughter Emma. She was preceded in death by her elder brother Craig Hoskins, his wife Anne, and her parents Robert L. Hoskins and Doris M. Hoskins.
Sally was born on November 29th, 1953. She grew up in Wilmette, Illinois as one of 4 children. As the only daughter, she carved her own path pursuing lifelong interests in Music and Science. After graduating from New Trier High School, she attended the University of Illinois and completed her PhD in Biology at The University of Chicago. She then completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Columbia University under advisor John Hildebrand from 1982-1985. There, “she did beautiful and important work…and was clearly destined for a successful career in Science,” Hildebrand shares. Her dissertation work was noted in textbooks for many years.
She embarked on a career as a Developmental Neurobiologist; her interest in the embryonic nervous system. She became a member of the biology faculty at The City College of New York until her retirement in 2019. During this time, Sally discovered her passion for teaching and science education. She developed a pioneering, powerful, and effective strategy for science education that she named CREATE. Through her unique approach, based on deep dives into actual research papers instead of textbooks, she demystified and humanized science research for undergraduate learners. Sally earned widespread acclaim in the field of STEM education, building a lengthy record of federal (NSF) grants, national workshops, seminars and publications. She inspired cohorts of science educators to innovate their teaching with CREATE methods. A legacy of her scholarship now extends across high schools, colleges, and universities throughout the US and beyond.
Throughout her career, Sally was recipient of numerous awards including The Genetics Society of America’s Elizabeth W. Jones award for Excellence in Education in 2017, the 2013 Pearson Four-Year College & University Section Research in Biology Education Award from the National Association of Biology Teachers, the 2007 and 2011 John Doctor Education Prizes from the Society for Developmental Biology, the Presidential Young Investigator award from the National Science Foundation, and a three-time winner of the CCAPP Teacher of the Year at City College. In a corresponding interview, Sally recalled discovering her love for science in seventh grade, “I just loved working with my hands and with a dissecting microscope to see what was inside – I was very captivated.”
The name of her educational strategy epitomizes what she was – a critical thinker and a true creative. In addition to her work as an educator and researcher, she was a passionate writer, crafter and maker – designing jewelry, making quilts, and creations out of numerous found objects. Her interest in writing began in high school culminating in publishing both personally and academically. She was a long-time member of a writing group for which she had great passion. She published personal work in multiple outlets including the New York Times, Science, Newsweek, and Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Visible Ink Program.
Sally’s creativity flowed through every aspect of her life, including her lifelong passion for music. Her love of choral music led her to perform with multiple ensembles, including the New Amsterdam Singers throughout her life. Her vision and leadership ultimately culminated in the creation of her own ensemble, SHE (Sally Hoskins Ensemble), which she founded, conducted, and sang with. Each performance was dedicated to supporting a different charitable cause, reflecting her belief that creativity should be accessible and a force for positive change in the world.
Sally was a nurturing friend, a beloved aunt, and was treasured dearly by those fortunate enough to know her. Her friends speak of her in the most cherished terms—as "my sister of choice," "my children's preferred mother," and "my lifelong best friend.” Her positive energy and zest for life touched everyone she encountered, creating bonds that transcended conventional friendship and became family. She was loved and valued for the extraordinary depth of her relationships, many spanning decades, each one a testament to her remarkable ability to create lasting connections.
At the time of her passing, she was finalizing a concert that is scheduled for September, 21, 2025. SHE will be performing SOUVENIR, a concert in her honor, at 4pm with a memorial service to follow at 5:30 at Christ and St. Stephens Church (120 W. 69th St., NYC). All concert proceeds will benefit the community outreach at Broadway Presbyterian Church.
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Barbara Lane 1939 – 2026 Barbara Lane passed away peacefully on the morning of February 11th 2026 at the age of 86. Born on September 30th, 1939, at the Polyclinc Hospital, Barbara was a lifelong resident of New York City’s Upper East Side. She was raised alongside her sister Joanne under the loving guidance of her mother Dorothy and her father Edward. She learned her love of culture, refinement and the art of presence from her father Eddie and she gained her strength and grace from her mother and best friend Dorothy. Barbara also cherished her beloved sister, Joanne Elizabeth Kauper, whose strong bond and lifelong friendship was a central part her life. After attending Lady Cliff College Barbara worked for Columbia Presbyterian Hospital before beginning a long and distinguished career at the Waldorf Astoria Towers. She was often referred to as “the face of the towers” and served as a gracious host and confidant to celebrities, world leaders and stewards of industry. What defined Barbara was her ability to make every guest feel valued and genuinely important regardless of prominence or position. Barbara cherished her lifelong friendships with her colleagues that were not only based in camaraderie but represented their loyalty and genuine affection for each other. Barbara was well known for her calligraphy. The Waldorf often commissioned her for this exceptional talent. This skill reflected her precision, artistry, and impeccable standards. Her professional life later continued in the world of fine art and hospitality at Christies Auction House where her appreciation for beauty and detail remained a constant and she developed important lasting friendships with her colleagues. Barbara was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, loyal friend and a woman of deep Catholic faith. Barbara is survived by her sister‘s husband G Gerard Kauper, her nieces and nephews Lane Elizabeth Kauper Peterson, Gabrielle, Khristina, Gerard, Nicholas, George, Edward, Joseph and Christian Kauper, Chelsea Wolf, Whitney Peterson, Yanory Valerio, her great-niece's Genevieve Peterson, Cassandra Robinson and great-nephew’s George Peterson, Justin, George, Gavin, Nicholas and Anthony Kauper.
Linda Baylis-Mallia, of Manhattan, New York, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on September 9, 1946, in New York City, she was a proud New Yorker through and through. Linda earned her undergraduate degree from City College of New York and her master’s degree from Columbia University, before going on to build the Baylis-Mallia Group. Linda approached life with curiosity and style. She loved traveling the world, exploring New York City’s newest galleries and restaurants, and, of course, shopping at Bloomingdale’s. She is survived by her devoted husband, Anthony. Linda will be remembered as a true New Yorker and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Jacqueline (Niego) Turner of Manhattan, New York, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on March 4, 1937, in the Bronx, she was the beloved daughter of Olga and Joseph Niego. A proud New Yorker through and through, Jacqueline built a life defined by devotion—to her family, her faith, and her work. After graduating from Cathedral High School in New York City, she spent over three decades serving the United States Government with dedication and professionalism before continuing her career in the private sector with more than two decades at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her strong work ethic and commitment to excellence earned her the respect of colleagues across the years. In 1994, Jacqueline married Nicholas Turner, with whom she shared a deep faith and a love of dancing until his passing. Together, they made their home in Manhattan, where Jacqueline lived for the remainder of her life. Jacqueline was a lifelong and active member of the Catholic Church, serving faithfully as a lector for many decades. Her voice, presence, and reverence were well known and cherished within her parish community. Outside of work and church, Jacqueline was an avid New York Yankees fan, and she found great joy in ballroom dancing— a passion that brought her friendship and movement. Jacqueline is survived by her loving sister, Maureen Selskis, and by her many nieces and nephews: Joseph Niego, Michael Niego, James Niego, Kathleen Lawson, Patrick Callahan, Jeanne Confehr, Jacqueline Selskis, Mary Carney, and Albert Selskis. She was a devoted and cherished aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt, and she leaves behind many great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews who will forever hold her memory close. She is preceded in death by her siblings Joseph Niego, Nora Niego and Victoria Callahan, whom she loved dearly. Jacqueline will be remembered as a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt; a woman of faith; a loyal friend; and a true New Yorker who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
June 28,1932—January 15, 2026 New York City, New York
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