Bernard Harper Friedman

Novelist, art critic and biographer -- via the New York Times.

Louise Zibold Reiss

Scientist who helped produce data that led to banning of atmospheric nuclear testing -- via the New York Times.

The Tuscon Massacre victims

For the first time, a list of all the victims to date of the shooting in Tucson on Jan. 8, 2011 -- via the Huffington Post. Regretfully, the mainstream media initially covered only the two most marketable deaths -- that of a federal judge and that of a 9-year-old of notable descent. All the victims are to be mourned by their loved ones, regardless of their media appeal.

Debbie Friedman

Singer/songwriter -- via the Jewish Daily Forward. UPDATE: on her funeral services, from my rabbi:

"Debbie Friedman's great musical and spiritual legacy will continue for sure. Alah hashalom, peace on her gentle, sweet soul.  Strength and comfort to her mother Freda and her sister Cheryl.  The funeral is today (Tuesday) at 11am Pacific time (1/11/11 @ 11) and will actually be streamed live if anyone wants to watch.  It will be at noon mountain time. You may access the live streaming video of the funeral at: www.tbsoc.org/debbie

May the memory of this righteous person who contributed and gave so much to the world, always be a source of blessing."

David M. Sisler

MLB pitcher -- via usatoday.com.