Beloved educator dies after lengthy battle with cancer
A Bartholomew County educator who earned widespread admiration for almost 20 years has succumbed after a three-year battle with cancer.
Columbus East High School social studies teacher Tony Pottorff, 49, died of complications resulting from advanced breast cancer at about 5:30 p.m. Friday in his home, according to a family friend. Family members were at his side, the friend said.
After receiving the news, Columbus East Social Studies department chairman Greg Lewis spoke with sadness and emotion in his voice.
“This is a giant that we have lost on so many levels,” Lewis said.