Dr. Stephen G. Hoag, 73, who served as pharmacy dean here from 1987-1993, died Oct. 16 in Duluth, Minn.

He was instrumental in expanding the clinical experiences in the region and in setting the stage for the PharmD degree at ONU. Under his watch, ONU became the first college in Ohio to offer the PharmD degree.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday in Duluth.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jill, two sons, two grandchildren, two brothers, and a sister.