HIGHLAND PARK, ILL.—Chicago retailer Leon Engel died April 23 after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 72... more

NEW YORK—A devastating illness not only did not slow her down as the senior designer for Karastan Rugs, it fueled her spirits and became her passion. Unfortunately, after a longtime battle with breast cancer, Elizabeth Miller succumbed to the disease May 3... more

LARGO, FLA.—Carl Demoray, a retired carpet executive known as a “natural salesman,” died April 14. He was 91... more

NEW CASTLE, PA.— Sander Rubenson, founder and former president of carpet distributor Reuben-Lloyd Co., died April 1 at his home here. He was 88... more

DALTON, GA, May 5, 2010—Mohawk Home and Karastan Rugs have lost one of their longtime executives to breast cancer. Elizabeth Miller, who worked for Karastan Rugs for the past eight years of her career as its senior vice president of style and design, passed away May 3... more

BOCA RATON, FLA.—He spent 35 of his 51 years in the flooring business as chairman of the Floor Covering Division of the Anti- Defamation League and in that capacity staged numerous banquets honoring many executives and industry leaders. He was passionate about causes and most enthusiastic about... more

John Snyder, former president of the Adleta Corp. in Carrollton, Tex., died March 24 of complications from leukemia. He was 68... more

BALTIMORE, MD.—She was more than a legend, she was an institution. The mother of two young children, she decided to return to work and began a career as a secretary for a flooring distributor that spanned more than three... more

CHATTANOOGA, TENN.—Bill Murdock was a gentle man, sensitive and caring. He was lauded by his colleagues and staff for his empathy and effective leadership. He spent his entire business career that spanned more than three decades with... more

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.—Harry Mills spent more than four decades in the carpet industry, serving as an executive for several of the leading manufacturers. He held key positions in the commercial carpet business for major mills. He died here in retirement Feb. 1 at the age of 86... more