April 19, 2004

Dear Colleagues:

It is with profound sorrow that I inform you of the sudden deaths of two of our employees, Paula Grouleff and Theresa Rogers, who both died last Wednesday. Their deaths are a loss to the entire Cancer Center family and to the many patients who benefitted from their work. Below is information about funeral and memorial services. In the meantime, let me remind you of the contributions each made to our Center.

Paula Grouleff served cancer patients at Johns Hopkins for more than 23 years. She began her career here as a staff nurse and shift coordinator. Her clinical and organizational skills soon led to her selection as nurse manager of the bone marrow transplant unit. In addition, Paula worked as a clinical nurse specialist in the Oncology Outpatient Department, and most recently was a research nurse in the Division of Medical Oncology. Her care and concern for others were hallmarks of her career. Paula is survived by three sisters.

Theresa Rogers came to the Cancer Center in 1992 as a physician-area liaison in the Oncology Outpatient Department. In 1997, Theresa expanded her role within Oncology, taking the position of Research Program Coordinator in the Division of Medical Oncology. She was an integral part of our clinical trials team. Her colleagues both within Johns Hopkins and outside of the institution knew her to be knowledgeable, efficient and dedicated. Theresa leaves behind a family that includes five children. Her daughter, Regina Priet, also is a Cancer Center employee.

Funeral and Memorial Service Arrangements

Paula Grouleff
A Memorial Service at Johns Hopkins is scheduled for Tuesday, April 20 at 4 p.m., in the Weinberg Building Auditorium
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Immaculate Conception Church at 200 Ware Ave., Towson, MD 21204 (410) 823-6175.

Theresa Rogers
Viewing
Monday and Tuesdsay (April 19 and 20)
3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Kaczorowski Funeral Home
1201 Dundalk Avenue, Baltimore
410-633-0000

FUNERAL for Theresa Rogers
Wednesday, April 21
11:15 am
Holy Rosary Church
Chester and Bank Streets, Baltimore

Sincerely,
Martin D. Abeloff, M.D., Director
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
At Johns Hopkins