In Memoriam: Joshua Sumpter

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Joshua Sumpter, who obtained his Ph.D. from our Department under the direction of Sasha Soshnikov in 2021.  Josh is remembered by his fellow graduate students for his inquiring mind, and as a conscientious teaching assistant and promising colleague by his professors.  He had gone on to a postdoc at the University of Rochester.  He is survived by his wife, Erica.  

Josh’s memorial service was May 16 at 11 am with a celebration of life to follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Cloverdale, CA.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society Boston Hope Lodge where Josh and Erica stayed while he received treatment in 2023. Donations to support the Hope Lodge program provides free lodging for patients and their caregivers who need to travel from home to get cancer treatment.