Obituary (noun)

A notice, often with a biography, of the death of a person, typically published in a newspaper.

Origin:

From latin obitus ("death, passing") + -ary.

Examples:

1. He wrote his own obituary before he passed away.
2. The obituary was a touching tribute to her life.
3. She read her father's obituary in the morning paper.
4. The obituary was published in the local newspaper.
5. The obituary was a brief summary of his life and accomplishments.