Class of 1973 – 50th anniversary

Kathy (Friar) Kross

404 Highland Court

Wexford, PA 15090

412-398-3995 kross.kathy@gmail.com

Degrees or training after Saint Francis College: Hahnemann Medical College Physician Assistant

Diploma- BS in Science

Profession/Employment: Timothy Kross MD –Physician Assistant

Status: Single ☐ Married ☒ Widowed ☐ Divorced ☐

Number of Children: 3 Grandchildren: 1

Places you have lived: Dallas, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Norwalk, CT; Harrisburg, PA; Houston, TX; Burke, VA; Pittsburgh, PA

Hobbies/Interests: I love the Pittsburgh Penguins and there is nothing like playoff hockey! I also enjoy photography and making videos.

Volunteer/Community Involvement: SFU Pittsburgh Alumni Club, Living Stations of the Cross Director (Saints John & Paul Church), Region 1 Rep (southwestern PA) for the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

Is there a special memory you have from your student days? Was there a professor, administrator, or friend who had an influence on your life? So many professors to name… but Dr. Bill Duryea was probably my favorite. His confidence and knowledge in front of a class made me want to be just like him. But I would be remiss if I did not mention Bill Maniscalco. He showed me a newspaper clipping about a brand-new profession - Physician Assistants. Bill thought that this might be exactly what I was looking for. And that changed my life. And the rest is history as they say!

Saint Francis College Roommate(s): Martha Meng - Freshman year, Yvonne Taylor - Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years.

Share some highlights from the past fifty years (travel/bucket list items special events, etc.): Meeting and marrying the love of my life… which lead to 3 wonderful children. And a life in Pittsburgh that I could only dream of!

Patrick LaPella

2100 N. Inglewood Street

Arlington, VA 22205

703-534-1427 plptba@aol.com

Degrees or training after Saint Francis College: MPA Pennsylvania State University

Profession/Employment: Retired – IT career

Status: Single ☐ Married ☒ Widowed ☐ Divorced ☐ Significant Other ☐

Number of Children: 2 Grandchildren:

Places you have lived: Camden, NJ; Cherry Hill NJ; Loretto, PA; State College, PA; Alexandria VA; Falls Church, VA; Arlington, VA

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, listening to music

Volunteer/Community Involvement: AARP Tax-Aide, Prostate Cancer Support Group Leader

Is there a special memory you have from your student days? Was there a professor, administrator, or friend who had an influence on your life? Meeting Dr. Jareb and Emro Gergely; playing music at KSFC; editing the Pine Cone; learning FORTRAN with Miss Hockensmith; working often on Pope Pius’ top floor; band practice with Fr. Warren; the night I saved Norm Van Lier’s life; playing chess with I V Davis and Mr. Bradley; autographing the tablecloth at the Bentivegna’s house; meeting so many interesting people; helping dorm mates move out of head home for the summer

Saint Francis College Roommate(s): Mike Reed, Jack Hauck, Mike Streb, Greg Kuzma, David Cardente, and John Manetta

Share some highlights from the past fifty years (travel/bucket list items special events, etc.: A new car, home, and job moving to Virginia from NJ to start a 34 year Federal career in IT; the thrill of implementing several major Federal computer systems; marriage in 1977 and the birth of our 2 beautiful daughters; walking my daughter down the aisle; cruising with the Moody Blues; trips to London and later to Palm Beach FL in 2019 for Spring training and eventually a Nat’s World Series championship

Michael Leahey

2036 Silverwood Drive Newton, PA 18940 215-327-4862 mleahey52@gmail.com

Degrees or training after Saint Francis College:

Military Branch: Rank:

Profession/Employment: Vice President, Brenntag Specialties (Retired)

Status: Single ☐ Married ☒ Widowed ☐ Divorced ☐ Significant Other ☐

Number of Children: 3 Grandchildren: 5

Places you have lived: Charleston, WV; Wayne, NJ; Middletown, NJ; Newton, PA

Hobbies/Interests: Golf, Travel, and Grandkids

Volunteer/Community Involvement:

Is there a special memory you have from your student days? Was there a professor, administrator, or friend who had an influence on your life? Fr. Albert Driesch and Dr. Samuel Resconich. The tennis team was led by Brother Shamus

Saint Francis College Roommate(s): Jerry Laffey

Share some highlights from the past fifty years (travel/bucket list items special events, etc.: Trips to Ireland, Italy, Paris, and Octoberfest in Germany