To our wonderful community,  

It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that our beloved Bob Stephen passed away on January 13, 2024. (Yes, we’re a little late in this notification.) He was fighting a long battle with cancer and passed away from a heart attack. We miss him dearly, and we honor his legacy, the joy, and the wisdom he brought into everyone’s lives.  

We, his family will keep The Novice Genealogist alive. We are grateful for your patience as we have been grieving and adjusting to our new lives. We will be in contact with you when we are ready to continue connecting the world through genealogy.  

Thank you,  

Laura, Veronica, and Joe Stephen