[stuartcr]

Thank God for people that scan the obituaries for stuff like this

[GeronL]

probably a coworker or someone who knew her and heard about the death

[JustSayNoToNannies]

Thank God for people that scan the obituaries for stuff like this

I doubt that's what happened. More likely somebody was reading the obituaries (some do - my mom for instance) and spotted a familiar surname.

[EveningStar]

Thank God for people that scan the obituaries for stuff like this

Yeah. The world needs more people like them.

[PeevedPatriot]

Thank God for people that scan the obituaries for stuff like this

It may be that the obit substantiated what was observed at calling hours or the funeral. Isn't it reasonable to think that a few students, parents, or other teachers showed up to offer condolences?