The passing of Petrus Ascanus

I tried to contact Jos for some time unsuccessfully, until suddenly I saw this information posted on his facebook by his wife and daughter ...
Jos (alias Petrus Ascanus) has lost the battle with cancer.

Jos passed away in the afternoon of August 17. If you would like to say a last goodbye, you can do so at the Van Hemelrijck funeral home (Edingsesteenweg 69, Asse) on the following dates: - Friday, August 20 from 6.30 pm to 7 pm - Monday, August 23 from 6.30 pm to 7 pm The farewell service will take place in the crematorium Siesegem (Merestraat 169, Aalst) on Wednesday 25 August at 11 am. There is also the option to follow the service via livestream (see link below) Those who wish to offer their condolences can visit the site of the mourning center: https://www.begr-van Hemelrijck.be/nl/condoleren/index.htm
https://www.begr-vanhemelrijck.be/nl/condoleren/show-559.htm

Rest in peace my friend, now you collect coins in a better place.

A very sad news. Thanks for letting us know, doc_man.

Jos was one of the most knowledgeable members on Numista. I had several messages with him about coins with legends in the Arabic script and other topics.

I had noticed he wasn't as active as he used to be. I just checked now and see that his last message was on June 19th.

I didn't know him but recognize the username from the forums. Very sad news

That is very sad.

He was always a good soul here on numista and he truly will be missed.
Wishing his wife and family all strength there is.

RIP Jos

Yes , very sad.