Former TBC Corp. President Larry Day Passes Away
TBC Corp. released a letter mourning the loss of its former president, CEO and chairman, Larry Day.
Stuart ‘Stu’ Zurcher, President of Strategic Alliance Group, Dies
Stuart “Stu” Zurcher, president of Strategic Alliance Group, Inc., industry advocate and former TIA board member died Mar. 13. He was 72 years old.
Mike Gatto, Founder of Gatto’s Tires & Auto Service, Dies
Michael (Mike) Gatto, the founder of Gatto’s Tires & Auto Service, died Feb. 11 with his loving family by his side. He was 93 years old, according to his obituary.
Norm Affleck, Founding Member of Big O Tires Franchise, Dies
Norman “Norm” L. Affleck, a founding member of Big O Tires and the company’s first president, has died. He passed away Feb. 8, 2019.
Charley Gowland, Co-Founder of Chabill’s Tire and Auto, Dies
Charley Gowland, the co-founder of Chabill’s Tire and Auto Service, died Jan. 24 at his home in Morgan City, Louisiana. He was 76.
Industry Mourns the Loss of Albert Hoffman
Albert Hoffman, founder of the Jetzon Tire and Rubber Co., Inc. and Tire Industry Hall of Fame member, has passed away.
Obituary: Former AWDA, University of the Aftermarket Chairman Robert H. Raff
Longtime aftermarket distribution veteran Robert “Bob” Raff of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Nov. 26, 2018. He was 82.
Industry Mourns Passing of Arnie Sperling, Globe Tire Co-Founder
Arnie Sperling, former co-owner of Globe Tire and Los Angles Tires icon, has died. He was 74.
Tire Industry Mourns the Loss of Wayne Williams
Tire industry veteran Wayne Williams, the founder of Wayne Williams Marketing, has died.
Dave Russ, Former Goodyear, Firestone Spokesman, Dies
David W. Russ, a former member of the public relations teams for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., has died. He was 71.
Bill Halpin, Owner of Halpin Tire Service, Dies
William (Bill) Halpin, owner of Wisconsin-based Halpin Tire Service, has died. He was 84.
Stephen LaFerre, Highly Regarded Industry Journalist, Dies
Tire industry veteran Stephen LaFerre passed away last week after a brief illness at a hospital in Akron, Ohio. He was 77.
