Obit (noun)

A notice of a person's death, typically including a brief biography and often published in a newspaper.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "obitus" meaning "the fact of dying", it was first recorded in the late 18th century.

Examples:

1. He read his father's obit in the newspaper.
2. The obit section of the newspaper is usually found in the back pages.
3. She wrote her own obituary before she passed away.
4. The obit was a short, succinct summary of his life and accomplishments.
5. He scoured the obit pages of the newspaper for news of old friends.