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Milestones
Walter Barry ’59, West Brandywine, wrote A Caregiver’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s, a new book about love, companionship and devotion. It is a story about a couple joining hands and going the distance in a difficult fight against an insidious disease. The storyline is similar to what millions of caregivers endure every day, yet is very personal.
Francis X. O’Connor ’71, Susquehanna, was elected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for 2019. O’Connor has his law practice in Great Bend and is past president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Archbishop Joseph S. Marino ’75, Birmingham, Alabama, was named president of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome by Pope Francis. Marino is only the second U.S. prelate to head the Rome-based school, which was founded more than 300 years ago. Read his profile on page 32 of this magazine.
Joseph Sharp ’78, Bensalem, celebrated his 40th anniversary as an independent insurance broker in 2019. Sharp also achieved a longtime goal of having a novel published, Grasping at Shadows.
Lt. Gen. Christopher F. Burne, USAF (RET) ’80, Gettysburg, was honored by the United States Air Force by placing his portrait in the main corridor of the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) School located at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Nearly 200 officers and enlisted members, along with trustees of the JAG School Foundation, gathered to witness General Burne and his wife, Robin, unveil the general’s official portrait. General Burne was twice awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service to the United States government in duty of great responsibility. In 2014, he was nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate as the 17th Judge Advocate General, serving as the top-uniformed legal officer in the Air Force.
Kate O’Boyle ’81, Melbourne, Florida, celebrated her fifth heart transplant anniversary in September 2019 and published a book, Waiting…568 Thoughts While Waiting for a Heart Transplant. The book chronicles the ups and downs of O’Boyle’s healing journey, including dealing with loss and searching for a new purpose in life.
John Zangardi ’83, Potomac Falls, Virginia, former chief information officer at the Department of Homeland Security, has joined Leidos’ civil group as senior vice president of business initiatives and strategic partnerships. Zangardi brings to the role decades of federal information technology modernization experience to help the company’s civil group build up strategic relationships and technical core capabilities.
Edward Kowalewski ’84, Saratoga Springs, New York, recently joined the firm Hodgson Russ as a partner in their Saratoga office. Kowalewski’s practice involves commercial and contract law, construction law and litigation.
Jennifer Dominiquini ’93, Sugar Land, Texas, was named chief digital experience officer at TDECU, Houston’s largest credit union. Dominiquini will also oversee the contact center and lending in addition to all digital.
Joseph McComb D.O., MBA ’94, Newtown Square, was recently appointed vice chair for quality and performance improvement and associate professor, department of anesthesiology, at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
Hon. Kelly Carroll Gaughan ’95, Milford, has been sworn in as judge on the Pike County Court of Common Pleas.
Heather Rowan-Kenyon, Ph.D. ’95, West Roxbury, Massachusetts, published a book titled Technology and Engagement: Making Technology Work for First-Generation College Students, which won the 2018 Association for the Study of Higher Education Book of the Year Award.
Joseph Hart G’96, Mantua, New Jersey, and his wife, Lisa David-Hart, opened an art gallery at the Village on High in Millville, New Jersey. Joseph and Lisa have permanent brain injuries and have experienced strokes. The gallery displays Lisa’s beautiful paintings, plus other works of individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Paul Ryan ’97, Chantilly, Virginia, was promoted to senior tax manager at PBMares, LLP, a leading accounting and business-consulting firm.
Vincent Galko G’99, Roaring Brook, a senior vice president at Mercury Public Affairs, was recently appointed by the Pennsylvania Senate to serve as a commissioner on the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. The commission is tasked with planning and executing the activities, financial responsibilities and celebrations commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States.
Jamie Heenan ’99, Scranton, opened the doors to her business, Keep Well, at the Scranton Public Market in the Marketplace at Steamtown on Oct. 5. Keep Well is a wellness bar which offers a variety of healthy options that change according to season. Keep Well supports local agriculture, as well as the environment, and purchases their ingredients from local farmers’ markets when possible.
Kathleen M. Zelno ’99, Valencia, California, executive vice president, Aeronautics at Lockheed Martin Corporation, was part of the ADP Special Programs Capture Team, which won a Nova Award in Aeronautics. The Nova Award is Lockheed Martin’s highest honor presented annually to individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to the corporation’s mission and business objectives.
Philip Grieco ’00, Costa Mesa, California, was promoted to senior director of Brand Strategy and Consumer Insights at Monster Energy Company, based in Corona, California. Grieco has been with the company for almost two years.
Kelly Parent Huestis ’01, G’02, Frederick, Maryland, a physical therapy graduate, was elected as the Section on Women’s Health (APTA) secretary, effective 2020-23.
Nick McCann ’01, Swedesboro, New Jersey, received his Ph.D. in education with a concentration in mathematics and science education from Temple University.
Jennifer Koehl, VMD ’04, State College, was elected to the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association’s Board of Trustees in August 2019. Jessica DiDonato Zazzera ’04, Park Ridge, New Jersey, has joined Energy Industry Innovator, 5, as an account manager.
Marriages
Christopher Kane ’86 to Josefina Hernandez Quinn
Jennifer Fretts ’03 to W. Austin King
Kristen Maresca ’09 to Joseph Sorbera ’08
Ryan Snyder ’11 to Tara Fleisher
Diane Burke ’12 to Sean Grieb ’12
Jacqueline Eadie ’13 to Michael Giammarusco ’13
Eilish Huvane ’13 to Robby Granstrand ’13
Jacquelyn Tofani ’13 to Kevin Dermody ’13
Sasha-Lee Vos ’14 to Ryan Saraceni ’14
Jackie Cavanaugh ’15 to Joshua Ryan ’15
Christina Walsh ’15 to Nicholas Minissale, D.O. ’13, G’15
Kate Foley ’16 to Kyle Conklin ’16
Erica Boileau ’17 to Matthew Lasewicz ’17
Magdalyn Boga G’20 to James Vasky ’13, G’20
Births & Adoptions
A son, Owen Michael, to Andrew and Erin Elizabeth Jennings Cody ’01, Vestal, New York 1
A son, Michael Joseph, to Michael ’01 and Julie Quinn Husek ’03, Chalfont
Twins, Austin David and Jane Edith, to Jim and Joy Oliver Herrick, Ph.D. ’02, Springfield, Virginia
A daughter, Molly Josephine, to Michael and Kara Armstrong McMorrow ’04, Northvale, New Jersey
A son, Patrick Holden, to Patrick ’06, G’16 and Nadia Gougeon Dunn ’05, G’06, G’17, Warwick
A son, Daniel Francis, to Daniel ’07 and Michelle Constantino Crowe ’07, Commack, New York
A daughter, Rosemary Margaret, to Arlen ’07 and Eileen Honan Stabbe ’07, North Haven, Connecticut
A daughter, Olivia Rose, to Paul ’09 and Rebecca Smith Biagioli ’13, Throop
A son, Everett Norris, to Kevin and Cate McKenna Furman ’09, Newtown Square
A son, Hank Joseph, to Rich Kaminski ’09 and Georgia Rose ’09, Montclair, New Jersey
A son, Gonzaga Alexander, to Siloé and Charlotte Brown Perez ’10, Glassboro, New Jersey
A son, Gavin John, to Michael and Kristina Russo Joyce ’12, DPT ’15, Midland Park, New Jersey
A daughter, Natalie Elizabeth, to Alex’12, G’15 and Jennie Hofmann Rizzi ’12, G’15, Flemington, New Jersey
In Memoriam
Frank A. Cimini ’39, Dunmore
Col. Paul F. Toolan, USA (RET) ’42, Gwynedd Valley
John J. Holmes, M.D. ’48, Clarks Summit
Stanley E. Kowalski ’49, Vestal, New York
Donald J. Murphy ’49, Camp Hill
Edward J. Thomas ’49, Holmdel, New Jersey
David F. Hoeschele ’50, Boyertown
James J. Balzano ’52, Easton
Edward J. Brislin ’52, Orange, California
John Krochta ’52, Ruskin, Florida
Rudolph L. Lantelme ’52, New Windsor, New York
Robert W. Munley Jr. ’52, Dalton
Eugene Pronko ’52, Vienna, Virginia
Nicholas J. Rossi ’52, Apalachin, New York
Joseph Leonard, Ph.D. ’54, Gainesville, Virginia
Hon. James J. Walsh ’55, Washington, D.C.
Msgr. Francis J. Beeda ’56, Wilkes-Barre
Dominic R. Scott ’56, Clarks Summit
John J. Helring ’58, Clarks Summit
Martin J. Kushmerick, M.D., Ph.D. ’58, Seattle, Washington
Robert C. MacGregor Sr. ’58, Scranton
Roger W. Davies G’60, Binghamton, New York
Sheldon Liberman ’60, Scranton
Michael J. Melnick ’60, G’67, Scranton
John B. Pryle ’60, Archbald
William N. Seibert ’60, Bedford, Massachusetts
Peter G. Loftus Sr. ’61, Waverly
John P. Carroll ’62, Goldsboro, North Carolina
Robert J. Gaudio G’62, Drums
John Brier ’63, Spring Brook Township
Earl A. McGeever ’63, Norcross, Georgia
Paul J. Brazill ’64, Vestal, New York
William J. Wright ’66, Covington Township
Lt. Col. Everett R. Jenkins USA (RET) ’67, Orangeburg, South Carolina
Jeremiah F. Munley ’69, G’76, Sturges
David Clouser, D.D.S. ’70, Montoursville
Edward J. Linnen G’70, Duryea
William J. Lonstein ’70, Oak Hill, Virginia
John J. Barrett Jr. ’73, Scranton
Gayle Thorpe Baar G’74, Scranton
John M. Moxen, M.D. ’76, Clarks Summit
John D. Cenera Jr. ’77, West Pittston
Joseph Hessmiller ’78, Bethlehem
William F. Jackson ’80, Olyphant
Thomas E. Pocius, D.M.D. ’80, Scranton
James Conlon ’81, Blakely
Kathleen M. Schultz ’81, Wilkes-Barre
Marilyn Lozinski Watkins ’81, Madison Township
Michael P. Albano ’82, Washington Township
Carl J. Vonden Steinen, Psy.D. ’82, Lafayette, New York
Richard A. Ritts ’88, Mountaintop
Louis “Sonny” Giordano ’91, Scranton
Linda L. Biberman ’98, Las Vegas, Nevada
Bruce T. Moore ’02, G’05, Scranton
Elizabeth Tokarcsik-Heilers ’05, Blakeslee
Matthew Fairbanks, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Philosophy
Maurice I. Hart, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Chemistry
Ileana Szymanski, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Philosophy
In Memoriam Friends & Family
Richard Bourcier, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, father of Camille Bourcier McCreavy ’85, Jeanine Bourcier Holmlund ’85, Normand Bourcier ’89, G’91, Michelle Bourcier ’91 and Paul Bourcier ’92
Joseph and Gloria DeFrank, parents of Gina DeFrank Abbott ’89
Raymond W. Holland, father of MK Holland ’92, Lorraine Holland ’95 and Raymond Holland ’97
Eugene G. Kemmerer, RPh, husband of Kathleen M. Kemmerer G’88
Joan Ksiazek, sister of Michael P. Glinsky ’66
Donna Lewis, RN, sister of William George ’79, G’81
Catherine M. Lillie, mother of Raymond Lillie ’81
Dennis P. Lyons, father of Dennis J. Lyons ’83
Thomas Monaghan, father of Linda Monaghan ’89
Stefanie Neugebauer, mother of Doris Neugebauer ’79
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