Class Notes

BY THE NUMBERS 8 , 651 feet above sea level – 3 alumni atop Nordkette Mountain, Innsbruck, Austria 12 weddings 8 Flyers hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail 7 national parks visited 6 books published 2 alumnae dined at the Pine Club 1 wore an Apollo spacesuit

GOLDEN FLYERS

1 James McBarron II ’60 (GEO) and his wife, Margaret, live in Taylor Lake Village, Texas. Last fall, he was invited to visit Keating Elementary School in Baker City, Oregon, to talk about his work at NASA. James began his career as a test subject in 1958 in trials designed to determine human endurance in extreme environmental conditions. One test aimed to see how long an astronaut could sit in a capsule deprived of oxygen before experiencing hypoxia. Another blew 400 mph winds in the face of a helmet to make sure it stayed intact. It was hazardous work but vital to the Apollo missions that followed. In his next position as an aerospace technologist, James worked on Project Mercury, the Gemini Project, and the Apollo 9, Apollo 11, Apollo 13 and Apollo 15 missions. James gave the students some advice: “Decisions have consequences and determine your life path. Continuing education is important. And finally, you must enjoy work to be successful at it.”

Tom Donahue ’61 (EDS) writes, “After starting the band at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, and then teaching biology at North Catholic High School in Pennsylvania and religion at Hamilton Catholic High School in Ohio when I was a Marianist, I began the first counseling department in a German public school in Berlin. After a stint as superintendent of the Taipei American School, I ran Active Learning Systems Inc., an educational technology company. Now I’m retired and live in Fort Myers, Florida, with my wife of 54 years, Dr. Mary Ann Clark, a retired vice president of Medtronic Inc.”

Polly Michael Freeze ’67 (HEC) married Tim Heller Oct. 12, 2019. Polly

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writes, “We met when we both attended Jefferson Township High School near Dayton. We are now retired and living in Brookville, Ohio.”

2 Anita Elchert-Marovich ’67 (EDS) and Joe Marovich ’67 (EDS) live in Tiffin, Ohio. The couple celebrated their 50th anniversary last fall by driving 3,800 miles, visiting some of America’s national parks. They write, “We started in Las Vegas, then drove to the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and Painted Desert national parks, all in Arizona. Then we traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and then on to the Four Corners Monument in Colorado. Next was Monument Valley, which begins in Utah and meanders into Arizona. While in Utah we drove to Arches National Park and then visited Salt Lake City. We saw Yellowstone National Park and passed through the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. After staying in Cedar City, Idaho, we drove back to Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks in Utah. Heading back to our starting point in Vegas, we stopped at Valley of Fire State Park in Arizona before departing for home. Our three-week adventure preceded an anniversary celebration party in Ohio in December.”

Dick Ebinger ’68 (ECO) and his wife, Linda, live in Avon Lake, Ohio. Dick writes, “So sorry to read of the passing of Jack Kussman ’43, probably the best professor, in both my opinion and that of many of my classmates, that we had during our four years (or maybe more) at UD. As an early retired executive from E.F. MacDonald Corp., Jack brought both academic and real business insights to his students. His classes in corporate finance and investments shaped my career and life in immeasurable ways. Rest in peace, Jack, and thank you for

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your contributions to your students’ educations and for your philanthropic donations to UD.”

Tim Farrell ’68 (CME) and his wife, Noreen, live in St. Paul, Minnesota. Tim writes, “I was saddened to learn of the passing of classmate Patrick Hoffman ’68. I met Pat within a few days of arriving at University Hall to start our freshman year in 1964. Pat was also a housemate at 111 Edgar Ave. our junior year and was a fine cook for the six of us. I was the best man at his wedding and remained a good friend to the end. Pat was the driving force to get the Edgar Avenue crew together to enjoy many homecomings, including our induction as Golden Flyers in 2018.”

Joseph Loddo ’68 (ECO) and his wife, Lisa Bracall, live in Alexandria, Virginia. Joseph writes, “After more than 33 years, I retired from the federal government March 28, 2020. My career started with three-and-a-half years as a captain in the U.S. Army. The remaining 29 years were serving with the U.S. Small Business Administration. I held several leadership positions, including those of chief financial officer, chief operating officer and acting administrator of the SBA during a presidential transition. I was honored to receive the Presidential Rank Award in 2019 for my career accomplishments. I’m looking forward to enjoying what life has to offer without the time constraints. Lisa and I have been married for 42 years. I look forward to completing the restoration of my first automobile (a 1949 Buick Sedanette), which I purchased at the end of my freshman year at UD. When travel restrictions are removed, we expect to do our share of traveling to places we’ve always wanted to see and to our cabin for additional rest and relaxation.”

3 Bob Nero ’68 (MTA) and Mary Jo Strozdas Nero ’70 (CPS) live in the Shadow Wood Community in Estero, Florida. Last summer they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by family and friends at Isle of Palms, South Carolina. They write,

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Look for this symbol and click to activate. If you would like to submit videos for inclusion in future digital magazines, submit your file, along with a regular class note, to the email address above. Videos should be no longer than 60 seconds and may be edited for style and content. “We’re grateful for so much in life, especially our friends, our good health and our family.” Other Flyers in the family include son Patrick ’93 and his wife Jean Moroney Nero ’93, son Peter ’98, and daughter Peggy Nero Fechtel ’95.

Dan Doherty ’69 (CPS) and Karen Fletcher Doherty ’69 (EDS) live in St. Mary’s City, Maryland, and have been retired since 2000. Karen writes, “In 1977, Dan was a founding partner of PRB Associates, a systems engineering firm that served the U. S. Navy, Air Force and some foreign customers. I was an instructional supervisor for reading and language arts and special programs for the St. Mary’s County (Maryland) public school system.”

4 Terry Lafferty ’69 (BT) and his wife, Pat, live in Kettering, Ohio. The native Daytonian and Golden Flyer was inducted into the Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame last September. Terry writes, “I started in broadcasting at WPTW in Piqua, Ohio, in 1965 and was an announcer at WVUD-FM on UD’s campus from 1967 through 1969.”

5 Dan Owen ’69 (COM) and his wife, Cookie, live in Dallas with two married children and six grandchildren nearby. Dan is a retired venture capitalist who’s active as an adviser to high-growth technology companies. Dan writes, “Since Cookie was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease five years ago, we’ve been involved in the Dallas Alzheimer’s support community. On Feb. 28, we were the honorees at the annual Aging Mind Foundation Gala, which raised a record $840,000 for Alzheimer’s research. We want to help to find a cure for this devastating disease, probably not soon enough for Cookie but for our children and grandchildren.”

6 Joe Szimhart ’69 (FAE) and his wife, Becky, live in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Joe writes, “My newly released memoir is available through Amazon. Santa Fe, Bill Tate, and Me: How an artist became a cult interventionist, explores my interest in religious movements based on the Theosophical Society and occult revelations. The memoir describes the process of disenchantment and how my research led to a means to educate others victimized by strange teachings and manipulative cult leaders.”

Terry McLaughlin’70 (EDS) and his wife, Lisa, live in Cincinnati. Terry writes, “I’ve been using my education degree and enjoying my new career as tutor for my 7-year-old grandson during the quarantine. I’m looking forward to our Golden Flyer reunion whenever it is rescheduled.”

3 Mary Jo Strozdas Nero ’70 (CPS) and Bob Nero ’68 (MTA) live in the Shadow Wood Community in Estero, Florida. Last summer they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by family and friends at Isle of Palms, South Carolina. They write, “We’re grateful for so much in life, especially our friends, our good health and our family.” Other Flyers in the family include son Patrick ’93 and his wife Jean Moroney Nero ’93, son Peter ’98, and daughter Peggy Nero Fechtel ’95.

1971

Joseph Scherger (MED) and his wife, Carol, live in Rancho Mirage, California. Joseph writes, “As I turn 70, I am starting a new medical practice, Restore Health – Disease Reversal, based in Indian Wells, California. The practice will offer consultations on using nutrition and a healthy lifestyle to reverse many chronic diseases and help people get off medications.” You can find more information at www.restorehealth.me.

Kathleen Zien (EDS) and her husband, Michael Barickman, live in Oxford, Ohio. Kathleen writes, “My painting titled ‘Healing Reach’ is featured as part of the annual Healing Arts exhibit at the local Tri-Health McCullough Hyde Hospital in Oxford. It will be on display through September. This painting (decently large at about 2 feet by 5.5 feet) was created while I was a student at UD as part of my senior fine arts, art education thesis and hung in Brother Bernie Ploeger’s office for a month.”

1973

Elaine Orr (POL) and her husband, Jim Larkin, live in Springfield, Illinois. Elaine writes, “I published two books in the second half of 2019. Fitting in After Fifty – to Your New Town is for anyone who is relocating but is geared toward those doing so later in life. The Twain Does Meet is part of the 12-book Jolie Gentil cozy mystery series.” Visit www.elaineorr.com to see more of Elaine’s work.

Jim Rice (POL) and Janet Filips ’77 (COM) live in Portland, Oregon. Jim writes, “I was a member of the reborn UD law school’s first graduating class and, with fellow alumnus Michael Anderson, had won a national moot court championship. I’ve remained active in the courtroom and with oral arguments. Last summer, I was one of two honorees (one civil, one criminal) of the James M. Burns Federal Practice Award of the Oregon chapter of the Federal Bar Association. The award carries great prestige in Oregon because of the quality of honorees over the years and competitiveness of the selection.”

1974

7 Ray Wabler (BT) and his wife, Brenda, live in Xenia, Ohio. They report that the brothers of Epsilon Delta Tau helped Jerry Walling ’72 and his wife, Sheila, celebrate their wedding last December in Maui, Hawaii. Ray writes, “With a group of Flyer fanatics going to the Maui Invitational, Jerry and Sheila decided it was the right time and place to tie the knot.” In the photo are Larry Fechko ’76, Ray, Sheila, Jerry, Gary Evans ’72 and Larry Walling ’82. Ray concludes, “Between the wedding and the Flyers, a great time was had by all. Go EDT!”

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1975

Ed Mellor Jr. (GEO) and his wife, Kathryn, live in Houston. Ed writes, “I read in a recent UD Magazine that John Guhde ’73 posted a note about the 50th anniversary of Dayton Rugby and referenced the article on Page 27 (Winter 2019-20) written by Lauren Dunham. I’m in that photo, lower left and wearing a cowboy hat. To all my fellow ruggers, I say hello. After graduating in 1975 with a bachelor’s in geology, I went on to earn a master’s degree in geology at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, and spent my career working in the oil and gas industry. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, I got a very good education from UD, and it made graduate school pretty easy, outside of writing a thesis.”

1976

8 Beatrice Mady (STA) and her husband, David Cummings, live in Jersey City, New Jersey. The most recent exhibit from these fine artists, David and Beatrice: Hands and Other Symbols, was to be on display in the Drawing Rooms Gallery in Jersey City from March 13 through May 3. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the gallery was unable to open to the public during that time. Pictured is a display from the show.

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(POL) live in Portland, Oregon. Gus Galdo (CHA) and his wife, Becky, live in Hoover, Alabama. He writes, “Becky and I moved to the Birmingham area from Atlanta last year. We are enjoying the slower pace of life. If you are ever in the area, please stop by.”

9 Chris Giusti (MKT) and his wife, Meg, live in The Villages, Florida. Chris writes, “It was UD basketball in February that brought together old friends and many original members of the Hudepohl Brewers intramural softball team. Pictured are (back row from left) Chris, Denny Rossi ’76, Tony Martin ’76, Jay Jurcak ’76, Kevin Pendergest ’76, John Bowers ’76; and (front row from left) Jim Kearney ’76, John Hinkel ’76 and Don Bernardini ’76.

10 Janet Wagner Wilkinson (SWK) and Tom Wilkinson ’78 (COM) live in Palm Harbor, Florida. Janet writes, “Pictured are proud Flyers and Phi Sigs before ‘March Sadness’ at our annual reunion in Sarasota, Florida. In attendance were Bernie Bubnis ’79, Tom, Duffy O’Neill ’77, Janet, John Cafaro ’78, Ray Farbaugh ’78 and Bill Witz ’78.”

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11 Brian Timpe (CPS) lives in the Seattle area with his wife, Sheri. He writes, “Our two sons, daughters-in-law and grandson Andrew (12-20-18) live in the area. I retired in 2013 from a banking and then from a health care 12 career, halfway through a boat-building project. I finished the boat in 2016 and now spend better than half of each year sailing the Gulf of California and the Gold Coast of Mexico.”

10 Tom Wilkinson (COM) and Janet Wagner Wilkinson ’77 (SWK) live in Palm Harbor, Florida. They write, “Pictured are proud Flyers and Phi Sigs before ‘March Sadness’ at our annual reunion in Sarasota, Florida. In attendance were Bernie Bubnis ’79, Tom, Duffy O’Neill ’77, Janet, John Cafaro ’78, Ray Farbaugh ’78 and Bill Witz ’78.”

1984

12 Lisa Payne Wansley (POL) and her husband, Terrance, live in Pawling, New York. In the March 23, 2020, issue of City & State New York magazine, Lisa was recognized as one of 30 Women of New York State who are going “Above and Beyond.” This award recognizes women who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in their field, combined with having made significant contributions to society. Lisa is the vice president for environmental justice and sustainability at the New York Power Authority, the largest state-owned utility in the United States. Previously, she held public affairs positions at the Bronx Museum of the Arts and the Bronx County District Attorney’s office. Lisa is a self-proclaimed theater buff and volunteers at The Havens Relief Fund Society.

1940s

Miriam E. Chalfant ’41 – Oct. 12, 2019 Bill P. Sayer ’47 – Jan. 2, 2020 George J. Falkenbach ’48 – Dec. 26, 2019 Robert W. “Pete” Peterson ’48 –

Jan. 24, 2020 Fred R. Miller ’49 – Jan. 6, 2020 Julia M. Allison Wall ’49 – Feb. 25, 2020

1950s

Henry A. Kampf ’50 – Dec. 31, 2019 Don R. Smart ’50 – Jan. 11, 2020 Father Ken J. Sommer, S.M. ’50 –

Dec. 17, 2019 Richard F. “Rick” Williams ’51 –

Jan. 24, 2020 Jim L. Horvath ’52 – Feb. 6, 2020 Carl D. King Jr. ’52 – March 2, 2020

Dolores C. “Dee” Carcelli

McCartney ’52 – Jan. 3, 2019 Yoshiharu Ohara ’52 – Nov. 16, 2019 Don E. Sponsler ’53 – March 5, 2020 Kermit B. Davis ’54 – Jan. 11, 2020 Phyllis L. Dixon DeMass ’54 –

March 7, 2020 Bill J. Leider ’54 – March 3, 2020

Shirley A. Ackermann Heinold

Schaefer ’54 – March 3, 2020 John R. “Jack” Butler ’55 – Feb. 13, 2020 Fred D. Worthington ’55 – March 11, 2020 Ben F. O’Diam Jr. ’56 – Jan. 1, 2020 Wayne F. Pflugmacher ’56 –

June 22, 2019 Bill A. Almashy ’57 – Jan. 6, 2020 Joanne E. Stueve Daley ’57 –

Jan. 17, 2020 Vic C. Kristopaitis ’57 – Jan. 24, 2020 Dick J. McBride ’57 – March 3, 2020 Richard Y. Miyata ’57 – Feb. 15, 2020 Duane N. Prosser ’57 – Feb. 11, 2020 Henry H. Sturm ’57 – March 3, 2020 Rita S. Hornick Weigand ’57 –

Jan. 5, 2020 James E. Davidson ’58 – Feb. 8, 2020 C. David Greathouse Jr. ’58 –

Jan. 25, 2020 Theresa R. Cerrito Burke ’59 –

Jan. 3, 2020 Carol A. Hartke Grieselhuber ’59 –

Feb. 9, 2020 Jerry E. Waters ’59 – Dec. 26, 2019

1960s

John L. Slomsky ’60 – Dec. 19, 2019 Ted W. Robbins ’61 – Jan. 30, 2020 James S. Ungerleider ’61 – Feb. 1, 2020 Donna F. Bender Bremke ’62 –

Jan. 28, 2020 E. Richard Csoltko ’62 – Feb. 2, 2020 Ann C. Burgin Hurst ’62 – Sept. 30, 2019

Dolores R. “Dee” Dembeck

Kostelnik ’62 – Jan. 31, 2020 Allan J. Perry ’63 – March 11, 2020 Bill E. Powers Jr. ’63 – Feb. 2, 2020 Terry J. Thompson ’63 – Jan. 19, 2020 Stephen G. Tirpak ’63 – March 12, 2020 Mary C. Andrianos Biddle ’64 –

Feb. 24, 2020 Robert E. DiBuono ’64 – Dec. 24, 2019 Bob E. Katcavage ’64 – Jan. 1, 2020 Jim E. Lipetska ’64 – Jan. 18, 2020 James L. Miller Jr. ’64 – Dec. 3, 2019

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1985

13 Todd DeBanto (ELE) lives in Dayton. He writes, “I used my quarantine time wisely and finished the Flyer-themed bar I’ve always wanted. It includes some of my treasured memorabilia, including a photo with Obi Toppin.” 14 Lisa Beery Tyler (ENG) and Jim Tyler (ENG) live in Beavercreek, Ohio. Lisa, who earned a master’s degree in English at UD in 1987, published two books in 2019. She edited an essay collection, Wharton, Hemingway, and the Advent of Modernism, published by Louisiana State University Press in April. In August, the University of South Carolina Press published her book Understanding Marsha Norman, an introductory guide to the Louisville, Kentucky, playwright who wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama ‘night, Mother and adapted The Secret Garden, The Bridges of Madison County and The Color Purple as Broadway musicals. Lisa is a professor of English at Sinclair Community College in downtown Dayton. Jim works for Ohio Newspapers, which publishes the Dayton Daily News, and is editor of the Skywrighter, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s weekly newspaper. Their daughter, Rose, attends Ohio State University. You can reach the couple at tylers@ameritech.net. 15

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1986

15 Verne Moore (MKT) and his wife, Kristin, live in South Lyon, Michigan, with their sons, Daniel (21) and Matthew (18). Verne writes, “I have been with Footwear Specialties International for 10 years as the national sales manager. We manufacture safety footwear for the Nautilus and Avenger work boot brands. Kristin has been with MacDermid Enthone, a global maker of plating chemistry, for 10 years as an administrative assistant in their local facility. Daniel is a junior in the business school at Eastern Michigan University and works as a marketing intern for Horizon Global, a towing accessories manufacturer. Matthew is a senior in high school and will be attending either Michigan State University or Grand Valley State University to study business and supply chain management and has been recruited as a collegiate soccer player. We will be empty nesters this fall. It will be different but loads of fun.” Verne and Kristin will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary in September.

1987

Tom Ayoob (ACC) and Regina Coyle Ayoob ’88 (MKT) live in Pittsburgh. They returned to Dayton in February to watch the Flyers defeat the Saint Louis Billikens, along with fellow Flyers Larry Costello ’87, Tom “Bull” Rigor ’88, Renee Cooper Hook ’88 and Ann Prather Bergman ’06. 16

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19 Regina Coyle Ayoob (MKT) and Tom Ayoob ’87 (ACC) live in Pittsburgh. They returned to Dayton in February to watch the Flyers defeat the Saint Louis Billikens, along with fellow Flyers Larry Costello ’87, Tom “Bull” Rigor ’88, Renee Cooper Hook ’88 and Ann Prather Bergman ’06. While visiting campus, Regina ran into Flyer standout Obi Toppin, who’s always happy to pose for photos with fans.

20 16 Matthew Davis (MED) lives in Long Beach, California, where he practices family medicine in Orange County, California. Matthew writes, “I traveled to the San Pedro de Macoris region of the Dominican Republic in February to work with One World Surgery with the support of my medical group, Optum. The team served in various bateyes (communities within sugar plantations) that are some of the poorest areas in the nation.” Matthew and his team were hosted by Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, a charitable organization that provides homes for orphaned and abandoned children that operates in nine Latin American countries.

17 Doug Zimmer (PUB) lives in Sidney, Ohio. Last December, he attended a wedding where he saw fellow Flyers John Dascenzo ’87 and Drew Dascenzo ’19. Doug writes, “Also included in the photo is a bag of Mikesell’s Potato Chips – another Dayton icon.”

1988

18 Renee Cooper Hook (PUB) and her husband, Jay, live in Louisville, Kentucky. In February they traveled to Dayton to watch the Flyers defeat the Saint Louis Billikens, along with fellow Flyers Larry Costello ’87, Tom Ayoob ’87, Tom “Bull” Rigor ’88, Regina Coyle Ayoob ’88 and Ann Prather Bergman ’06. The visit was complete when Renee and Ann stopped by the Pine Club for dinner.

Mike Spellacy (MED) and his wife, Jen, live in Girard, Pennsylvania, where he practices family medicine. He writes, “Jen and I are the proud parents of Liam, currently a junior at Fairview High School, where he plays basketball and was a part of their District 10 championship team this year. I’m currently recruiting him to be a future Dayton Flyer. I attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and have been practicing since 1996.” Mike is the medical director of primary care at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania.

20 Deidre Kostomay Wimmers (EDE) lives in Hamilton, Ohio. She answered the call to show us where you are reading UD Magazine while quarantined at home. She writes, “As an alumna and recent adjunct instructor, the University of Dayton is a huge part of my life, and I’m very proud. I’m also an intervention specialist at a Catholic school near Cincinnati. Reflecting on everything the Dayton community has been through in the last year, when I read coach Anthony Grant’s interview where he stated the basketball team’s goal was to rally the city after the Oregon District shooting and tornadoes and give Dayton something to be happy about, it brought tears to my eyes. Coach Grant, his team, the city and fans deserved this season as well as a strong run through the tournament season. Congratulations and thank you for an uplifting, exciting, fulfilling season. Remarkable and historical. I read the last issue of the UD Magazine after painting my bedroom and bath with my 21-year-old daughter. Coincidentally, the magazine had arrived that day. When we finished painting for the day, I showed my daughter the Obi Toppin highlights, and then we shared the magazine. It was a beautiful, emotional ending to a great day bonding with my daughter.” 21

1989

21 Linda Klosterman Meyer (ELE) lives in Maineville, Ohio. She attended the March 7 UD men’s basketball game where the Flyers’ 76-51 victory over George Washington secured the A-10 title. Also in attendance were Linda’s brother Jim Klosterman ’84, Carla Preece Klosterman ’85, Maryn Klosterman ’18, Emma Meyer ’18, Jake Gilkison ’19 and future Flyers Nora and Zach.

Michael Vough (LAW) and his wife, Cindy, live in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Michael has served as a judge since January 2012 and has been the administrative judge for the criminal court since 2014. Michael is now president judge of the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas. Michael and Cindy recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and are the parents of four children: Michael (his wife is Brittney), Matthew, Nicholas and Jessica.

1990

22 Mike Kurtz (RTV) and Kelli Verdin Kurtz (EDA) ’09 live in Liberty Township, Ohio. Mike, the executive director of media productions at the University of Dayton, received the prestigious Silver Medal Award from the Dayton chapter of the American Advertising Federation. The Silver Medal Award recognizes men and women who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry’s standards and creative excellence. Mike celebrated with his Flyer family that includes Kelli and children Evan ’21, Allison ’23 and future Flyer Connor. Mike began his career at the University 30 years ago following graduation.

1992

Brian Burke (LAW) lives in North Hollywood, California. He writes, “I

was recently appointed by the attorney

general of the United States, William Barr, to serve as an immigration judge in Van Nuys, California.”

1993

23 Christine Arkus Bencivenga (MKT) and her husband, John, live in Morton Grove, Illinois. Christine writes, “Last July I traveled to Europe with my sister, Judy, my niece Samantha Cook ’16 and my daughter Grace ’23. We met Grace in Munich, Germany, after she spent a little over two weeks there for a high school exchange program. We then traveled to Innsbruck, Austria, and Venice, Italy. Here we are on the top of Nordkette mountain range in Innsbruck, Austria.”

1994

Patrick “PJ” Doherty (FIN) was recently recognized by the National Association of Realtors as the 2019 commercial member of the year for the state of North Carolina, an honor given for achievement in all aspects of commercial real estate, land development and counseling. He writes, “I obtained my certified commercial investment manager designation in 2010 and founded Carolina Commercial Investment Properties (CCIM) in 2013. I served as the NC-CCIM board of directors from 2015 to 2018 and teach classes in commercial real estate.” PJ lives in Wilmington, North Carolina, with his son and enjoys surfing, fishing and cooking. He’s the son of UD Class of 1969 graduates Dan Doherty and Karen Fletcher Doherty and the grandson of the late Joseph Fletcher ’35.

24 Brian Petkash (MKT) and his wife, Tonya, live in Tampa, Florida. Brian’s debut short story collection, Mistakes by the Lake, was released by Madville Publishing. Set in Cleveland, the book is a collection of 10 thematically linked stories spanning the many faces of the city’s history from its earliest beginnings as a forested frontier to the urban blight of modern times.

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Ray H. Posner ’64 – Jan. 24, 2020 Joyce E. Bernholt Tester ’64 –

Feb. 23, 2020 Walter J. “Bud” Thoma Jr. ’64 –

Jan. 20, 2020 John B. Augustin Jr. ’65 – Dec. 30, 2019 Carole A. Day Disher ’65 –

Dec. 30, 2019 Elaine T. Eden ’65 – Feb. 17, 2020 Mary F. Filipowicz Mullally ’65 –

Dec. 13, 2019 Larraine A. Purcell Murphy ’65 –

Feb. 20, 2020 Patrick T. Kelly ’66 – Dec. 3, 2019 Richard L. Kiniry ’66 – Dec. 18, 2019 Thomas C. Lanik ’66 – Jan. 16, 2020 M. Karen Connors Poza ’66 –

Sept. 13, 2019 John R. Tronzano ’66 – Jan. 11, 2020 Laurie A. Miller Connelly ’67 –

March 3, 2020 John J. Pinto ’67 – Feb. 12, 2020 Julia A. Stallkamp Yang ’67 –

Jan. 23, 2020 Joe E. George ’68 – Dec. 30, 2019 Dick J. Giba ’68 – Jan. 21, 2020 Patrick “Pat” G. Hoffman ’68 –

Jan. 3, 2020 Jeri L. Kendall Rossi ’68 – Dec. 28, 2019 Suzanne “Sue” M. Ackerman ’69 –

Jan. 20, 2020 John M. Haab ’69 – Dec. 19, 2019 Janice L. Wehrung Kilker ’69 –

Aug. 13, 2019 David J. Neises ’69 – Jan. 23, 2020 V. Kevin O’Brien ’69 – Feb. 27, 2020

1970s

David E. Furry ’70 – Feb. 11, 2020 Michael P. O’Brien ’70 – Feb. 23, 2020 John M. Wiegand ’70 – Jan. 6, 2020 Ed F. Yacovone ’70 – Jan. 19, 2020 Ned B. Hemmelgarn ’71 –

March 8, 2020 Robert P. Masterson ’71 – Jan. 11, 2020

Sister M. Valentina “Val” Sheridan,

R.S.M. ’71 – Jan. 14, 2020 Timothy J. Span ’71 – June 8, 2019 Charles S. Lineback ’72 – Feb. 6, 2020 Michaeleen A. Kelner Meredith ’72 –

Jan. 31, 2020 Tim E. Shields ’72 – Feb. 25, 2020 Patrick E. “Pat” Corrigan ’73 –

Jan. 3, 2020 Tom E. Fons ’73 – Jan. 6, 2020

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29 25 Jessica González Uhlig (ENG) lives in San Antonio, Texas. After earning her master’s in higher education from UD in 2004, Jessica completed her doctoral studies in transformational leadership at Concordia University last December. Her dissertation was a study on how the Marianist charism is manifest at the three Marianist universities: Chaminade, St. Mary’s and UD. The title of the study is Leading Change: A phenomenological study of collaboration for mission at Marianist universities. Pictured at the graduation celebration is Jessica’s cousin Maria Delgado ’14 and Jessica’s Marianist-sponsored Central Catholic high school in San Antonio. Jessica works for the Marianist Province of the United States as Hispanic marketing director and as executive director for the Marianist Educational Associates at St. Mary’s University. 26 Trish Hill (CIE) lives in Centerville, Ohio, and was recently elected partner with Cincinnati law firm Graydon. Trish is a member of the firm’s creditors’ rights group and concentrates her practice in the areas of loan workouts, commercial collection and foreclosures and bankruptcy law. She earned her law degree from UD in 2000. 27 Kevin Ozar (EDS) and his wife, Becca, live in Grosse Point Park, Michigan, with their daughters, Kate and 27

2003

31 Pete Williams (EYA) and his wife, Becca, live in Riverside, Ohio, with their three sons. Last November, Pete was elected mayor of Riverside, a city just east of Dayton. He took the oath of office in the governor’s chambers of the Ohio Statehouse from Gov. Mike DeWine and began his term in January 2020. The family attends St. Helen Parish in Riverside, where the boys also attend school.

1996

son, Luis Pagán-González, a senior at

1997

30 Lily. An educator for the past 23 years, Kevin teaches eighth grade at Farmington STEAM Academy. When his school went on break due to COVID-19 on March 17, he decided to use his skills to assist families with navigating the challenges of homeschooling their children. It evolved to cover everyone spending more time at home. Kevin writes, “When the pandemic hit, I started a YouTube channel for parents who are now teachers. It morphed into a daily series of ideas, affirmations, strategies and interviews that I think many in the Flyer family would enjoy and find useful. I lived on Lowes, had an amazing four years at UD and am still close with most of my Flyer friends. Pandemic aside, life is pretty good.” One episode featured an interview with fellow Flyer James Kelley ’97, an author and professor, and the project launch video that can be viewed at youtu.be/BqFJHMaejyM.

1998

28 Vinnie Ranalli (HST) and his wife, Jen, live in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, with their four children. He writes, “In October, nine classmates met to tour the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky. We try to get together at least once a year. Pictured are (front row) Jim Auer ’99, Jeff Kienzle ’98, Ben Wilmhoff ’99, Greg Bellomo ’98 and Vinnie; (back row) Flyer wannabe Scott Clemens, Brian Strohl ’99, John Topmiller ’98 and Josh Carroll ’99. Many bourbons were sampled and a great time was had by all.”

1999

29 Maria Velasco Deyell (MKT) and her husband, Andrew, live in Buffalo, New York. Maria writes, “Nine fabulous ladies from the Class of 1999 (mostly) celebrated our 20-year reunion in amazing Park City, Utah, last fall. What a treat that all of us could be together in such a beautiful place. Thank you, Haddens.” The group included Kristen Hujarski Hadden, Kathleen Roy Hurly, Tiffany Oberlander Lekan, Katie Smigelski Keefe, Mollie McIntosh Hulefeld, Maria Steiner Stahl, Becky Nels Lewis and Peggy Martin McAuliffe.

2003

Dan Salemi (ECA) and Lisa Schroeder Salemi (POL) live in Glenview, Illinois, with their two sons. Dan was named one of the Illinois 2019 Top 40 Lawyers under 40, published by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Dan is a partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius in its employee benefits group at the Chicago office.

30 Kevin Trigg (POL) lives in Los Angeles. He writes, “I was in Abuja, Nigeria, on a long-term temporary duty assignment to the U.S. Embassy. While there, I volunteered to help children in an internally displaced persons camp in Abuja. These kids and their parents all fled war in the northern region of Nigeria and were placed in camps across the country.” Kevin is wearing a blue shirt and a backward baseball hat.

2004

Emily Abraham-Linesch Smerbeck (LDR) and Jim Smerbeck (HST) ’05 live in Oakwood, Ohio, with their sons Liam, 7, and Julian, 4 months, and daughters Cecilia, 5, Valerie, 4 and Amelia, 2. They write, “We have lived and died by the Flyers all year!”

2005

32 Patrick Clunk (MEE) and Ellen Gregory Clunk (CME) live in Solon, Ohio. Patrick has been elected to the firm partnership of Tucker Ellis LLP. Patrick provides strategic intellectual property counsel and advice on securing, protecting, clearing and licensing patents, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property. He works out of the Cleveland office.

33 Abby Doss Magoto (MUE) writes, “My husband, Travis, and I are thrilled to finally welcome home Elijah Paul Magoto (3-5-19), who joins siblings Claire (12-10-12) and Andrew (1-14-16). Elijah was born in Cincinnati and spent 6 1/2 months in the NICU at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital before finally joining us at home in Fremont, Ohio. His identical twin brother, Isaac Gerard, went to be with Jesus immediately following birth. Our family is so excited that Elijah is doing well and finally home with us. We would like to thank our Flyer family, including those who work at the Cincinnati Ronald McDonald House, for all the love and support we have received during this journey with Elijah.”

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34 Keith Powers (POL) lives in New York City and was named New York City’s top lawmaker by the City & State New York magazine in the Jan. 26, 2020, issue. The ranking is based on attendance, laws passed, bills introduced, and responsiveness to constituents and media. Keith is currently a council member for Manhattan’s District 4.

Jim Smerbeck (HST) and Emily Abraham-Linesch Smerbeck ’04 (LDR) live in Oakwood, Ohio, with their sons Liam, 7, and Julian, 4 months, and daughters Cecilia, 5, Valerie, 4 and Amelia, 2. Jim works as a law clerk for the U.S. District Court. They write, “We have lived and died by the Flyers all year.”

2006

18 Ann Prather Bergman (CSS) and her husband, Eric, live in Auburn, Alabama. In February, Ann traveled to Dayton to watch the Flyers defeat the Saint Louis Billikens along with fellow Flyers Larry Costello ’87, Tom Ayoob ’87, Regina Coyle Ayoob ’88, Tom “Bull” Rigor ’88 and Renee Cooper Hook ’88. During the visit, Ann and Renee stopped by the Pine Club for dinner.

35 Ludgy LaRochelle (LAW) lives in Cleveland and has been promoted to counsel at Tucker Ellis LLP. Ludgy counsels businesses of all sizes and specializes in advising private and public companies in commercial transactions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, divestitures, capital market transactions and distribution and manufacturing agreements.

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2008

36 Abby Budin Dippel (ECE) and her husband, Bob, announce the birth of Grace Josephine (9-30-19), who joins twin brothers John and Victor, 3, at home in Aurora, Ohio.

37 Jon Domansky (FIN) married Katie Rice (MKT) on June 1, 2019, at the Rice family farm in Chautauqua, New York. There were 40 UD alumni in attendance including bridal party members Kevin Rice, Kirsten Rice, Brian Rice, Heather Spataro Matre, Nicole Piccolomini Wynn, Jason Stoermer, Matt Troha, Zach Freshwater and Jeff Noble. The couple lives in Cleveland. Michael Eshleman (LAW) is the Otero County attorney in Alamogordo, New Mexico, where he lives. Michael was elected chair of the county attorney affiliate of the New Mexico Association of Counties during the association’s legislative conference in Santa Fe in January. He previously served as secretary of the Attorney Affiliate and is also chair of the Alamogordo Public Library Advisory Board and secretary of the Twelfth Judicial District Bar Association. Michael writes, “Ave atque vale!,” Latin for “hail and farewell.” 37 Katie Rice (MKT) married Jon Domansky (FIN) on June 1, 2019, at the Rice family farm in Chautauqua, New York. There were 40 UD alumni in attendance including bridal party members Kevin Rice, Kirsten Rice, Brian Rice, Heather Spataro Matre, Nicole Piccolomini Wynn, Jason Stoermer, Matt Troha, Zach Freshwater and Jeff Noble. The couple lives in Cleveland.

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Bill B. Simpson ’73 – Dec. 7, 2019 Joanne M. Bouffard Vogt ’73 –

Dec. 14, 2019 Dan P. Grubenhoff ’74 – Jan. 25, 2020 Raymond D. Spears ’74 – Jan. 30, 2020 H. Brent Edwards III ’75 – March 8, 2020 Tom A. Giles ’75 – Feb. 8, 2020 R. Kevin Kerns ’75 – Feb. 6, 2020 Henry C. Thompson ’75 – Feb. 10, 2020 Bob M. Guididas ’76 – Feb. 1, 2020 Darryl L. Herring ’76 – Jan. 3, 2020 Ed L. Long ’76 – Jan. 26, 2020 Terrence J. “Terry” Miecznikowski ’77 –

Dec. 2, 2019 Gary P. Daniel ’78 – Feb. 24, 2020 Richard D. “Rick” Eckis ’79 – Feb. 27, 2020 Carolyn S. “Pegg” Rose Milby ’79 –

March 6, 2020 Eileen M. Driscoll Moorman ’79 –

Jan. 21, 2020 Keith A. Olsen ’79 – Jan. 9, 2020 John R. Shank ’79 – Dec. 31, 2019 Ruth A. Vassel ’79 – Feb. 19, 2020

1980s

Cheryl L. Saylor Aubin ’80 – Jan. 26, 2018 J. Stephen “Steve” Greggerson ’80 –

Jan. 1, 2020 Sister Mary Cepha Euell, P.V.M.I. ’81 –

Feb. 23, 2020 Nayna R. Comer Pauff ’81 – Dec. 19, 2019 Gary A. Hinchman ’82 – Feb. 2, 2020 George L. Eveler III ’83 – Dec. 16, 2019 Dave R. Strode ’83 – Dec. 30, 2019 Mary L. Baer ’84 – Jan. 19, 2020 Janet M. Johnson Brasier ’84 –

Nov. 26, 2019 Phyllis Sue Jones Hover ’84 –

March 2, 2020 Charles J.P. Gallagher Jr. ’85 –

March 18, 2019 Lela L. Schrolucke Van Leuven ’86 –

Dec. 29, 2019 Penny J. Frohnapfel Shane ’87 –

Aug. 7, 2019 Rodger S. Thomas Sr. ’87 – Jan. 29, 2020 Mark E. Van Buren ’88 – Dec. 23, 2019 René Smith Aekins ’89 – Jan. 8, 2020 Jennifer L. Mason-Cleaver ’89 –

Jan. 1, 2020 Patricia M. Bray Matthews ’89 –

Feb. 1, 2020 Patricia A. “Patty” Casto Young ’89 –

Feb. 4, 2020

1990s

John K. Jordan ’90 – Jan. 8, 2019 David M. “Mike” Nuchols ’94 – Feb. 11, 2020 Marilen Fisher Heckler ’97 – March 16, 2020 Paul L. Cushwa ’99 – Jan. 18, 2020

2000s

Phyllis J. Sink Bayman ’00 – Dec. 17, 2019 Don W. “Scoot” Schafer II ’00 – Feb. 29, 2020 Greg P. Williamson ’00 – Feb. 21, 2020 Stacy J. Morgan ’01 – Dec. 26, 2019 Bob M. Craven ’03 – Jan. 19, 2020

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Jessica Parker Wode (JRN) and Michael Wode (PSY) live in Portland, Oregon. Jessica writes, “Along with a friend here in Portland, I launched a podcast in 2019 called Blessed Are the Feminists. On each episode we interview a different guest who identifies as both Christian and feminist. We’ve talked about the problem of sexism both inside and outside the Church, the tension between justice and mercy, and many other interesting topics. Fellow UD grad HaQuyen Pham ’07 was an early guest on the show.” More information can be found at blessedarethefeminists.com.

2009

39 Kendall Jesser (PUB) married Jack Horgan Nov. 16, 2019, in Vero Beach, Florida. Kendall writes, “I met my husband through my guy friends at UD, who just happened to be his best friends from high school. Our wedding felt like a mini Dayton reunion with more than 30 Flyers attending from the classes of 1969 to 2014. Our wedding party included Courtney Welch Grimes, Kristen Sansone Klug, Kelsey Slonieski, Kelly Keane Anderson, Brian Lovinguth, Thomas Martin and Timothy Larkin.” The couple lives in St. Louis. 22 Kelli Verdin Kurtz (EDA) and Mike Kurtz ’90 (RTV) live in Liberty Township, Ohio.Their Flyer family includes children Evan ’21, Allison ’23 and future Flyer Connor. 40

2010

41 Willy Balbach (MTH) and Jen Cheney Balbach ’11 (SPN) (CMM) announce the birth of their son, William “Will” Balbach (6-4-19), who joins them at home in Chicago. They write, “Fun fact: Our son, Will, is the sixth generation William Balbach in which all William Balbachs are not only first-born males but first-born children.” 43 Patrick Gibboney (FIN) (ENT) married Melanie Ruhe ’11 (EHA) Nov. 9, 2019, in Cincinnati. They write, “We had an amazing day celebrating with more than 40 fellow Flyers in attendance.” The couple lives in Washington, D.C., where they are active in the alumni community. 40 Becca Mayors (PSY) married Matt Considine in Akron, Ohio, on Sept. 7, 2019. Becca writes, “We live with our golden retriever, Gypsy, in Chicago, where I work as a women’s health and surgical nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Many UD Flyers were in our wedding party, including Brianna Burns Steele ’09, Lisa Schultz Klenk ’10, Bridget Egan ’11, Suzy Sullivan Ribaudo ’11, Melissa Bordewick ’10, ’13, Lindsay Mayors ’14, Rob Kepple ’07 and Samuel Woods ’07. We had an absolute blast celebrating with our Flyer family. Other Flyers in attendance included Sean O’Neill ’12, Kristin Dormish Holland ’11 and Christian Jehling ’07. Matt and I traveled to South Africa for our honeymoon, where we spent time on safari at Kruger National Park.”

2009

38 Jessica Immonen Heseltine (BIO) and her husband, Cole, announce the birth of Arlynn Ann (1-15-20), who joins them at home in South Jordan, Utah.

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2011

41 Jen Cheney Balbach (SPN) (CMM) and Willy Balbach ’10 (MTH) announce the birth of their son, William “Will” Balbach (6-4-19), who joins them at home in Chicago. They write, “Fun fact: Our son, Will, is the sixth generation William Balbach in which all William Balbachs are not only first-born males but first-born children.”

42 Dave Lowe (MEE) and Miranda Bailey Lowe (LDR) recently relocated from Dayton to Greenville, South Carolina, for Dave’s new job opportunity. They write, “We love Dayton and are proud to be Daytonians, but we are excited for our new adventure.”

Phillip Moore (MCT) lives in Piqua, Ohio. Last August he earned his 2009 senior level geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) professional certification from the American Society for Mechanical Engineers. At the time he earned this certification, there were fewer than 200 certification holders nationally and only five in Ohio. Phillip earned his master’s in engineering management from Ohio University in December 2019.

43 Melanie Ruhe (EHA) married Patrick Gibboney ’10 (FIN) (ENT) Nov. 9, 2019, in Cincinnati. They write, “We had an amazing day celebrating with more than 40 fellow Flyers in attendance.” The couple lives in

Washington, D.C., where they are active in the alumni community.

2012

Cate Kurela Smith (PAD) lives in Elyria, Ohio. In January, the Precision Machined Products Association named Cate its executive director. Since its inception in 1933, PMPA has always had male leaders in the male-dominated industry of precision machining. Cate writes, “I have dedicated the majority of my career to helping professionals learn, network and collaborate, and I’m excited for the opportunity to do so with a new and expansive group that brings me back to my familial roots. My maternal grandfather was a machinist, and my dad got his start in the steel industry by earning his apprenticeship in the machine shop and then worked his way up to management. Similarly, I worked summers at the mill to help pay for my first college degree.” Cate graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1991 and later received a juris doctorate from ClevelandMarshall College of Law. She served as the executive director for the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity International and, most recently, was the executive director for the Education Law Association in Cleveland.

Mark Jackson (CMM) lives in Columbus, Ohio, where he is a recruitment manager for KIPP Columbus. Mark writes, “I work to fill openings at our K-12 school, which is a diverse, nonprofit organization designed to empower students from educationally underserved communities with the tools needed to be successful in college and life. We also have a paid fellowship teaching program designed for recent and upcoming college graduates with education and non-education degrees to learn how to become effective teachers. I’d love to hear from UD grads interested in this fellowship and partner with UD department chairs as well to develop partnerships. Contact me at mjackson@kippcolumbus.org. Go Flyers!” In his spare time, Mark writes movie reviews and is a member of the Columbus Film Critics Association. Find his reviews at moviemanjackson.com.

2013

Will McCormick (MIS) married Kim Rossman ’14 (FIN) July 13, 2019. The two reconnected during Reunion Weekend 2015 and write, “We are thankful for the Flyer pride that brings back alumni year after year to campus.” The couple lives in St. Louis.

2014

44 Christine Cirillo (PSY) lives in Pasadena, California. She writes, “Five Class of 2014 graduates, who now live all across the United States and in Mexico, met in San Diego in February for a mini reunion. Pictured from left are David Painter, Jill Smith, Christina Chabali, me and Brendan Dillon.” 45 45 Katie Coughlin (EPT) married Quinn Menard (EPT) Aug. 10, 2019, in Cleveland, where the couple resides and where both work as physical therapists. They write, “We met freshman year while living in Founders Hall but did not date until a few years later. We were surrounded by many Flyers on our wedding day, who made up a majority of the wedding party. We loved celebrating with all of our fellow UD alums.”

46 Tyler Hohman (ELE) married Kristen Iannarino (EEP) July 7, 2018, at St. Brigid of Kildare Church in Columbus, Ohio. Kristen writes, “Deacon Paul Zemanek ’79 served at the Mass and my father, Deacon Frank Iannarino ’85, walked me down the aisle. The wedding party included UD alumni Christine Canute, Kim Ely, Kevin Greco and Ian Cross. We had a loving and supportive group of family, friends and Flyer alumni at the wedding. Of course, we ended the night with the song “Wagon Wheel.” We often reminisce about our days at UD and proudly fly a University of Dayton flag in our Columbus neighborhood.”

47 Kim Rossman (FIN) married Will McCormick ’13 (MIS) July 13, 2019. Kim writes, “Will and I knew each other through friends but didn’t actually date while at UD. It was my first alumni weekend (his second) when we met again at our beloved Timothy’s Bar and Grill and started our two-year, long-distance relationship. I made the

Doug A. Fannin ’04 – Feb. 10, 2020 Nate S. Darr ’06 – Dec. 18, 2019 Charles Stephen “Steve” Flickinger ’06 –

Feb. 10, 2020 Megan P. Butz ’16 – Jan. 21, 2020

FRIENDS

Paul D. Bryson Sr. – Feb. 16, 2020; former staff member at the School of Education. Father David A. Fleming, S.M. –

March 12, 2020; former University staff member, past provincial of the Marianists of the United States, and past superior general of the Society of Mary in Rome. Eric L. Friedland – Jan. 16, 2020; retired faculty and former Harriet

Sanders Scholar of Judaic Studies. Sam C. Macy – Oct. 18, 2019; retired University of Dayton Research

Institute research technician. Kyle Oleff – Oct. 17, 2017; survived by father Dale Oleff ’72. Rita L. Perota – Dec. 21, 2019; survived by son James R. Perota Jr. ’80. Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk –

March 22, 2020; retired archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Ed J. Soloski – Feb. 12, 2020; retired University of Dayton Research

Institute employee. Ben J. Tavella – Feb. 18, 2020;

University student.

Prayer intentions are collected at bit.ly/marianist_prayers.

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2020

52 Kaelin Kelly (MKT) lives in Columbus, Ohio. She writes, “After getting the announcement that we were not coming back to campus till next year, I was heartbroken. I needed a sense of my Dayton community more than ever. I put together T-shirts showcasing favorite places to dine, with a portion of the sales going to the Dayton Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund. In 12 days, I raised more than $7,000. It was not the ideal ending to my senior year, but seeing the community come together over this fundraiser was something I will forever hold close to my heart.” Kaelin will move to Fort Myers, Florida, in October to work with IT research company Gartner.

of 2017, and that is where we live today. I am thankful for the Flyer pride that brings back alumni year after year to campus, or else I wouldn’t have had the chance to find my husband.”

45 Quinn Menard (EPT) married Katie Coughlin (EPT) Aug. 10, 2019, in Cleveland, where the couple resides and where both work as physical therapists. They write, “We met freshman year while living in Founders Hall, but did not date until a few years later. We were surrounded by many Flyers on our wedding day, who made up a majority of the wedding party. We loved celebrating with all of our fellow UD alums.”

2015

Theresa Fasullo (ECE) married Michael Mingus ’16 (BIO) July 20, 2019, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, where the two are parishioners. They write, “We met while participating in the University of Dayton Summer Appalachian Program during an unforgettable summer before our senior year. We are so blessed and thankful that UDSAP and UD brought us together and led us to where we are now. UD allowed us to have a family of friends, many of whom were in the wedding party, including Cindy Brentlinger, Emma Stiver, Lori Lundy, Kristen Abbarno, Alexander Mingus, Jack Welsh, Tyler Kessler and Shaughn Phillips.” 50

2016

48 Brigid Kovach (EEP) married Jimmy Vanek ’17 (ERL) Oct. 19, 2019. They write, “We met at UD through Campus Ministry while leading the Lighthouse Retreat and had the blessing of being surrounded by over 70 fellow Flyers at our wedding. Highlights of the night included readings at Mass by Brother Tom Pieper, S.M., and campus minister Mike Bennett. Dayton not only gave us each other but also a group of friends that turned into family.” The couple lives in Willoughby, Ohio.

Michael Mingus (BIO) married Theresa Fasullo ’15 (ECE) July 20, 2019, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, where the two are parishioners. They write, “We met while participating in the University of Dayton Summer Appalachian Program during an unforgettable summer before our senior year. We are so blessed and thankful that UDSAP and UD brought us together and led us to where we are now. UD allowed us to have a family of friends, many of whom were in the wedding party, including Cindy Brentlinger, Emma Stiver, Lori Lundy, Kristen Abbarno, Alexander Mingus, Jack Welsh, Tyler Kessler and Shaughn Phillips.” 49 Simon Stone (MEE) married Sarah Wilker (ERL) (EYA) June 29, 2019. They write, “We had a lot of Flyers in attendance at our wedding and look forward to seeing our photo in the UD Magazine. Go Flyers!” The couple lives in Dayton.

2017

50 Gina Barlage (MEE) married David Ramsey ’18 (CEE) Sept. 7, 2019. The couple lives in Troy, Ohio, where Gina works as a mechanical engineer.

51 David Devlin (CME) married Kara Hoersten (EMS) Aug. 10, 2019, in Ottoville, Ohio. They write, “Several UD alumni were in attendance, and we had a great time celebrating with our Flyer family and friends.” The couple lives in Dayton.

48 Jimmy Vanek (ERL) married Brigid Kovach ’16 (EEP) Oct. 19, 2019. They write, “We met at UD through Campus Ministry while leading the Lighthouse Retreat and had the blessing of being surrounded by over 70 fellow Flyers at our wedding. Highlights of the night included readings at Mass by Brother Tom Pieper, S.M., and campus minister Mike Bennett. Dayton not only gave us each other but also a group of friends that turned into family.” The couple lives in Willoughby, Ohio.

2018

50 David Ramsey (CEE) married Gina Barlage ’17 (MEE) Sept. 7, 2019. The couple lives in Troy, Ohio, where David works as a civil engineer.