Found Deceased OH - Prof. Thomas Short Jr., 55, Orange Village, 18 Nov 2018

[Hippononymous]

His sister edited her November 23 post early this am. It’s confusing when posters do it that way, but you can see her editing history. They do believe they have found him deceased, according to that update.

 

[holtzmann]

His sister edited her November 23 post early this am. It’s confusing when posters do it that way, but you can see her editing history. They do believe they have found him deceased, according to that update.

Ugh, just saw it. What awful, awful news.

 

[zecats]

Ugh, just saw it. What awful, awful news.

Yes saw it too. I was confused by the Nov 23 date at first. She is asking for privacy for the family. I'm speculating her brother chose this option. Sad news indeed.

 

[doodles1211]

Also interesting to note the student comments on Professor Short (at WCU) from RateMyProfessors.com. I am also a professor, so I know that these "reviews" are best taken with MANY grains of salt, but there are some concerning consistencies in all the student comments about his apparent dissatisfaction with many of his students). The most recent comment on the page for Prof. Short at John Carroll University is intriguing as well.

I also find it highly unusual that he taught at four different institutions since 1991 (Villanova '91-'02, IUP '02-'08, John Carroll University '08-'16, WCU '16-'18)--most folks who score a tenure-track position (which it seems he had; he is listed as an Associate Professor at WCU) don't change institutions that frequently if at all. Would be interesting to know if there were professional issues weighing heavy on his mind.

Tom Short - West Chester University

Yes, just about all reviews are of the same tone towards him and his teaching techniques.

 

[holtzmann]

Yes saw it too. I was confused by the Nov 23 date at first. She is asking for privacy for the family. I'm speculating her brother chose this option. Sad news indeed.

I tend to agree with you. Will be keeping my eyes open for any new articles, but don't want to disturb the family further. Prof. Short has been on my mind since he went missing. I hope they can find peace.

 

[holtzmann]

Update from local news today:

CLEVELAND - A Pennsylvania professor who was visiting Orange Village for Thanksgiving and was reported missing by his family after he didn't show up for dinner was found dead by Cleveland Metroparks Rangers, according to a news release by Orange Village police.​

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office identified the body that was found on Dec. 2 in the jurisdiction of the Cleveland Metroparks at Acacia Reservation, 26899 Cedar Road, as that of 55-year-old Thomas Short Jr.​

Body of missing professor visiting Orange Village for Thanksgiving found

Rest in peace, Professor Short.

 

[tiffkinsadder]

So so sad. Rest In Peace.