Johanna M. Hamel ’84

Johanna M. Hamel ’84, of Arcata, Calif.; Mar. 20, from pancreatic cancer. For 35 years she was a radio DJ and hosted “JoMama’s Blues.” She was conscious of her surroundings and worked hard at solar energy to build her house off-grid using sustainable building materials. She was a skilled landscaper and contributed constantly to her community in various capacities. She is survived by her life partner Katy Stern, a daughter and son-in-law, son Connor Ashenbruker ’10 and his wife, two grandchildren, and two sisters.