IN MEMORIAM

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M. Paul beaty, Jr. SeptemBer 15, 2020 M. Paul Beaty Jr., 81, of Smithfield Township, was a librarian at ESU for 29 years (from 1968 to 1997) and served as the library faculty chairperson for 10 years and acting director during the 1992-93 academic year. Prior to his employment at ESU, Beaty served in the armed forces from 1956 through 1959. After his honorable naval service, Beaty received a bachelor’s from Indiana State College, now IUP. He additionally received an MLS from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s in history from ESU. He also taught high school in Huntington, Pa., and junior high in Albuquerque, N.M. Beaty was the son of the late Mahlon Paul Beaty, Sr., and Nellie Burns Beaty and was married for 56 years to Linda Gay Herbst Beaty. In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by daughter Heather Joelle, and son Sean Paul.

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dr. walter a. feller January 3, 2021 Dr. Walter A. Feller, 96, of Allentown, Pa., was a professor of professional and secondary education, joining the ESU community in 1970 and retiring in 1989. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago, his master’s degree from Syracuse University and a doctorate in education from Temple University. His wife, Judy (Miller) Feller was also a former member of the ESU campus community. Prior to his employment at ESU, Dr. Feller was a lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Feller was preceded in death by his wife, Judy (Miller) Feller, his parents and a brother, William V. Feller. He is survived by his brother, E. Michael Feller of Andreas. Mary louise deMPsey January 21, 2021 Mary Louise Dempsey, 80, of East Stroudsburg, Pa., was a graduate of ESU’s hotel, restaurant and tourism management program. She worked as a member of the ESU family from 1985 until her retirement in 2007. Dempsey is survived by her husband of 45 years, Leonard J. Dempsey and her children; Kerry L. Dempsey, Patrick T. Dempsey, Kathy Dempsey, and Michael L. Dempsey, along with eight grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her children; Kelly Ann Dempsey and John Dempsey.

Mary Jane (ZiMMerMan) SATTAzAhn ’53 January 25, 2021 Mary Jane (Zimmerman) Sattazahn, 89, or known by many as Coach, taught dancing, health and physical education, and coached field hockey, basketball and softball. She was an All-America selection as a goalkeeper for the Warriors in 1952 and 1953, and also played basketball and softball. She competed internationally on the national field hockey team and was inducted into the ESU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1988. Sattazahn taught at Cornwall Lebanon High School (now known as Cedar Crest), Brandywine Heights High School, ESU, and Lebanon Junior High School. She was one of the first 35 women to attain the rank of International Official for Field Hockey. Sattazahn married later in life to the late Herbert E. Sattazahn. Born in Fredericksburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Warren E. and Luella Werner Zimmerman, and had four brothers and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her brothers Robert, James, and Edward Zimmerman, sister Thelma (Zimmerman) Shearer, and two great grandchildren: Joeli Grace Dougherty and Jason Asher Strangarity. Mary leaves behind a sister Patricia Zimmerman of Palm Coast, Fl., and a brother Frederick Zimmerman of Cleona, Pa.

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donna Marie labar January 19, 2021 Donna Marie LaBar, 70, of East Stroudsburg, Pa. was the office manager for ESU’s University Center from 1969 to 2004. She retired from the Student Activity Association after 35 years of service. Donna’s husband, Martin, was a member of ESU’s facilities management team until his retirement. The couple were married for 45 years. After retirement, Donna continued an active life of volunteerism with Pocono Medical Center, Monroe County Housing Authority and Monroe County Board of Elections; and she was an avid bowler. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, the late Richard C. Sr. and Kathryn (Keiper) Widdoss. In addition to her husband, Martin, Donna is survived by a son, Steve Widdoss and wife Tricia of Glen Mills. John c. Pooley, Ph.d. may 6, 2021 John C. Pooley, Ph.D., 89, of East Stroudsburg, Pa., joined the ESU faculty in 1988 as a distinguished visiting professor. In 1989, he was named acting dean of health sciences and physical education for a year before becoming a tenured professor until his retirement in 2000. Dr. Pooley’s 40 years as a professor spanned five continents, teaching at 12 universities. A native of Crosby, Cumbria, England, Pooley earned distinction in teaching at Bede College in Durham, Leeds University. He later earned his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Wisconsin, where he met his wife, Carol. John was predeceased by his parents and his daughter Virginia Dinnell. He was survived by Carol, who passed away in July, as well as his sons Donald (Loralee) and William Knott, daughters Phyllis Kimpel (Lawrence) and Candace Washburn (Rob), sister Margaret Phillips (Anthony), son-in-law, Michael Dinnell, 25 grandchildren, and 43 great-grandchildren. ryan sMith marCh 22, 2021 Ryan Smith, 21, of Willow Street, Pa., was a member of the Warriors’ men’s basketball program since 2019. A graduate of LampeterStrasburg High School, Smith was the 201819 PSAC East Freshman of the Year and a second team All-PSAC East selection in his only season of collegiate competition. He was an honorary member of the 2019-20 AllPSAC East team. Smith, who battled acute myeloid leukemia (AML) since August 2019, was an inspiration to his teammates, coaches and the surrounding community through his fight and determination. In turn, he was supported by his teammates and classmates, through a fundraiser by ESU’s StudentAthlete Advisory Committee of RelentlesS t-shirts (emphasizing ESU’s men’s basketball team motto and Ryan’s initials), and by his fellow competitors in the PSAC as several programs donated ticket receipts and other funds to Ryan and his family. Smith is survived by his father, Craig; mother, Kim; brother, Darren; and sister, Katelyn.

MeMorial gifts may be made through the ESU foundation at esufoundation.org/givenow. For personal assistance, please call 570-422-3333.

alumni

Daniel P. Abeloff ‘68 Linda Achenbach ‘67 Edith Maria L. Adelmann ‘71 John L. Albanese ‘77 Robert D. Austin ‘94 Anthony N. Baratta ‘49 Robert M. Bessoir M’68 Dwight Bomberger ‘66 M’68 John A. Brosious ‘49 Rita P. Burkey ‘47 Patricia C. Carter ‘60 James H. Collier ‘54 Michael P. Connor ‘10 Gary W. Dean ‘15 Anna M. DeSousa ‘54 Gary M. Dickens ‘78 Thomas M. Donan ‘80 Janine M. Donofry M’13 Mary Jane Eckhart ‘57 Lorraine Emma ‘65 Richard “Dick” Ervin ‘58 Paul L. Fierro ‘02 Bernice W. Franchino ‘43 James P. Frawley ‘52 Greg V. Garzio ‘94 Joseph C. Habakus ‘61 Allan H. Heller ‘69 Roberta L. Henry ‘63 Mary Hill ‘56 Anne B. Hornkohl ‘81 Earl W. Hulihan ‘71 M’81 Lester R. Jones ‘62 Mae Jubinsky ‘56 Sarah C. Karl ‘18 Jerome J. Lehman M’79 Karen Lloyd ‘66 John J. Lutz ‘60 Jeannette L. Maddux ‘77 Alberta C. Maltby ‘72 Brenda J. March ‘81 Bernard J. Marchalonis ‘62 David J. Marrington ‘51 Louise J. Mattes ‘82 Paul J. McGovern ‘51 Ryan A. McLaughlin ‘09 Sheree A. Mendick-Napoli ‘81 Ruth D. Meserve ‘46 Joan C. Miles ‘66 Kathryn A. Mindler ‘51 Charles R. Mitke ‘56 Jane A. Moran ‘74 Michelle A. Morcom ‘87 Kyle H. Mueller ‘12 Charles P. Naradko ‘65 William H. O’Connor ‘77 Mary E. Pappalardo ‘71

Robert H. Payne ‘60 Deirdre E. Pearson ‘53 Kris L. Perfetti ‘96 Rosemary C. Powell ‘61 Jeffrey M. Ruch ‘95 Dorothy Ruggiero ‘58 Bruce W. Samson ‘73 Kay C. Sentz ‘51 Bruce D. Shellenberger ‘59 Robert E. Shoopack ‘98 Patricia E. Singiser ‘63 M’67 Francis J. Sladicka M’74 John B. Sloan ‘54 Diane C. Smith ‘96 Olive L. Stetler ‘67 Philip E. Stewart ‘57 James K. Straub ‘78 Dominick W. Stuccio ‘12 Robert T. Sweeney ‘62 Jack V. Swineford ‘71 Virginia L. Thomas ‘48 Sara J. Thomson M’90 Duane T. Toth ‘65 Goldie G. Vass ‘75 Samuel P. Wallace ‘66 Scott G. Weaver ‘62 Donald H. Wieder ‘63 M’69 Mary K. Zevas M’96

FrienDS

Clare C. Berger Robert W. Kinsley Gerald F. Lambert

Harry A. Mullins Glenn E. Schultz Ann Marie Toloczko Nancy Vrooman Perretta Ruth C. Wodock

Marylyn H. Block Richard B. Donnelly FaCulty & StaFF

Sandra P. Luongo Joan E. Mackin Annette Miller Pauline Tallada

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Laurel Hall residents get into the spirit during Homecoming Weekend celebrations.

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Homecoming Weekend 2021 is set for Oct. 8-10.

Turn to page 21 for details.

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2020 GraduaTeS GeT Their daY!

Commencement for 2020 graduates was held May 1, 2021, at Eiler-Martin Stadium. A year later but still just as special, the ceremony featured Leila Bouchekouk ’20 and Dushan Chacon ’20 as speakers. ESU conferred 1,548 degrees during 2020. More than 280 Warriors returned to campus for the ceremony.