'48
ED HRIVNAK, Berea, was inducted into the Lakewood High School Hall of Fame in May of 2001.
'51
TED THEODORE, Euclid, had the honor of being an Olympic Torch bearer to relay the flame to Salt Lake City. He carried the torch 350 yards on January 1. Ted was one of 11,500 selected from over 210,000 nominations.
'55
ALLAN SWANSON, Berea, dean emeritus for continuing education, retired in November as president of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Adult Education Foundation. Al was a founding member of the national board, has served as Director of Grants, and continues as a board member and chair of the finance committee for ASL.
'57
RICHARD LOWRY, Berea, was inducted into the Wayne State University Athletic Hall of Fame on February 16. Dick served as head football coach from 1974 through the 1979 season compiling a 39-21-1 overall mark with a league record of 16-7-1, which included one league title and four runner-up finishes.
'58
ROBERTA HOLLIDAY, Elyria, instructor of flute and yoga at Lorain County Community College, is on the faculty of The Cultural Studies Academy of Slippery Rock, Pa., as instructor of flute, and a new program called European Euphoria/Yoga and the Spas of Europe.
'59
PATRICIA KOLE HARF, Berea, has had her biography selected to be included in Marquis “Who's Who in 20th Century America.” She serves as a family therapist, child psychologist, and family counselor.
'61
JOHN 'JACK' VOGELGESANG, North Canton, this fall gave the Candlelight Recital in Bruton Parish in the historic section of Williamsburg, Va. and also played a recital in Robert E. Lee's church, St. Thomas Episcopal, in Orange, Va. This summer Jack played throughout France, London and southern England when he took his sixth organ study trip. He has been commissioning duo-organ works for duet recitals in northeast Ohio, the most recent work by Walter Watson, former Head, KSU School of Music, Kent, Ohio.
'66
REBECCA SNOWBALL REEVES, Houston, Texas, has been nominated for president of the American Dietetics Association. Rebecca is an assistant professor in the Dept. of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and was a recipient of the 2001 Baldwin-Wallace Outstanding Educator Award.
'68
SUE GREEN SIEGEL, Oxford, was named Teacher of the Year by the Oxford Rotary Club at its annual awards luncheon June 6.
'70
RANDOLPH REAGAN, Columbus, celebrated his marriage to Sarah Virginia Reagan.
'71
LARRY BECK, Bellingham, Wash., is the international marketing manager for Nzone Ltd., a Christchurch, New Zealand company that specializes in turnkey manufacturing solutions and project management. He retains ownership of Synergy Solutions Ltd., a Washington State based high-tech recruiting firm. ** BRUCE WILLIAMS, Manhattan Beach, Calf., has received the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Distinguished Service Award. He will be recognized for his outstanding leadership and advancement in the golf course superintendent's profession during the 73rd annual International Golf Course Conference Show Feb. 6. Bruce, Superintendent at the Los Angeles Country Club, has been a member of the GCSAA board of directors, and was president in 1997.
'73
WILLIAM STEWART, Falls Church, Va., has been accepted for membership in the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Will won his second Grammy Award in 2000 for Best Choral Performance with The Washington Chorus for their 1995 live recording of Benjamin Britten's War Requiem. The chorus recorded Dvorak's Stabat Mater, which will be released soon.
'74
DOUGLAS WHIPPLE, Hudson, joined the firm of Seeley, Savidge & Ebert Co., L.P.A. in the litigation department. Doug is a former partner and head of crisis management services at Kaufman & Cumberland.
'75
ANN WRENSHALL WORLEY, Springfield, Va., was promoted to assistant director of planned giving at the American Institute for Cancer Research in Washington D.C. Ann joined the Institute in the Fall of 2000 after a 20-year career in trust and investment banking.
'76
JOSEPH HARRISON, San Antonio, Texas, earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Joe is a PhD student at Texas A & M University and director of Human Resources at T.R.U.E. Research Foundation. ** MINYON LEE HEARD, Solon, in December, was promoted to vice president of Key PrivateBank, KeyBank National Association.
'78
LIA DIRIENZO-HOFFMAN, Aurora, joins the staff of WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastreamsm as underwriting representative, responsible for garnering underwriting support from business and non-profit communities. Lia previously worked in Cleveland and New York in the broadcast, advertising, and telecommunications industries. ** MIKELANN WARD RENSEL, Lakewood, was one five judges in Dominion East Ohio and Inside Business Community Impact Awards. Mikelann is the executive director of the Cleveland Neighborhood Development Corp. since 1995 and director of the Slavic Village Broadway Development Corp. from 1984-1995.
'79
DEONN GAFFNEY, Paris, France, has moved overseas due to her husband Husam's job. They will be there for at least one year. Deonn spends her time taking guided tours, exploring on her own and entertaining visitors. ** VALERIE YOVA SHEETS, Ann Arbor, Mich., sang the role of Frasquita in Michigan Opera Theatre's production of Carmen this past fall at the new Detroit Opera House. Detroit News critic, Lawrence Johnson, praised her for, “enlivening Carmen's pal with bright, savvy singing.” Valerie will perform an all-French chamber music program in February at Detroit's Scarab Club with members of the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra. ** TIMOTHY SEIPLE, Seven Hills, was promoted to president, Cleveland Operations, of Adcom Communications Inc.
'80
JOHN LESKIW, Westlake, is chief executive officer, A/R Services Division, of Quadax, Inc. ** WILLIAM SANDERSON, Bay Village, is treasurer of Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland.
'81
JOHN TURCHON, Chicago, Ill., received the International Ticketing Association (INTIX) Lifetime Achievement Award 2002 at their 23rd annual conference in Atlanta, Ga. John, the youngest recipient of this award, was recognized for his body of work and contributions to the ticketing profession. He is a member of the organization's board and is the president of Turchon & Associates, which specializes in arts and entertainment venue management.
'83
PETER PRIMEAU, Sullivan, in October, won the world championship of Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), 275 Masters RAW Division for Power Lifting in Puerto Rico. ** JEFFREY RUTHERFORD, Cleveland, has joined Lesco Inc. as senior vice president and chief financial officer. He has been senior vice president and chief financial officer with OfficeMax Inc., and also a member of the Arthur Anderson accounting and audit team.
'85
TIMOTHY BRIDGE, San Jose, Calf., is the vice president of sales at Mainsoft Corporation. He lives in San Jose with his wife Kathy and four daughters. ** JAMES GROH, Hinckley, was selected as one of Crain's Cleveland Business' “40 Under 40.” Jim became president of Brilliant Electric Sign at the age of 22. After he took over, the business grew and employment more than doubled to 60. ** JANICE PETERS GUSICH, Hudson, was one of 20 recipients selected by the Sales Marketing Executives of Cleveland to receive the 2002 Distinguished Sales and Marketing Award. Janice is president of Akhia Public Relations, Inc.
'86
MARK CURLEY, University Heights, has completed his Ph.D. in urban education at Cleveland State University. ** MARLENE EBERHART, Birmingham Ala., won a position as second flute with the Alabama Symphony for the 2001-2002 season. While in Fort Wayne, Marlene performed the Chaminade Concerto on their special Unplugged Series. She is also a current doctoral candidate at the Indiana University School of Music. ** JAMY BRICE HYDE and WILLIAM HYDE '91, Horseheads, N.Y., recently celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary. Both received their Master of Education from Elmira College. William is a teacher of music education of mentally, emotionally and physically challenged children at the Exceptional Children center of SCT BOCES. Jamy is teaching Social Studies grades 9-12 at Horseheads High School. ** MICHAEL MCCAIG and LAURIE GRGAT MCCAIG, Venetia, Pa., announce the birth of their son Maxwell “Max” Timothy. ** CHARLES ROTUNO, Wooster, was listed as one of Crain's Cleveland Business' “40 Under 40.” Chuck is President and CEO of OEConnection, an online venture of automakers Ford Motor Co., DaimlerChrysler Corp., General Motors and Bell & Howell Publishing Services. The venture provides auto dealerships and wholesalers with a secure site on the Internet to locate and buy parts.
'87
ANNIE WILLIAMS HEIDERSBACH, Elyria, has been named director of corporate and foundation relations. She most recently was director of career services at B-W. ** LISA BARRETT MILLER, Reading, Mass., will star as Fosca in the New England premier of Stephan Sondheim's Passion. This will mark her third performance with the SpeakEasy Stage Company of Boston. Her original cabaret, Been There, Done That, Can I Get Directions…tales from the trenches of motherhood, will have a 6 show run this March. Lisa continues to direct the choir at the Wakefield Lynnfield United Methodist Church.
'88
ROBERT ATTEWELL, Valley View, has been listed under Crain's Cleveland Business' “40 Under 40.” Rob has risen from salesman of trade show exhibit space to vice president in 13 years at Expositions Inc. In 1991 he created the National City Cleveland Home and Garden Show. ** JOHN BIANCO, Austin, Texas, has been promoted to assistant athletic director for Media Relations at The University of Texas. In his 10th year at UT, he has been assistant, associate, and, for the last four years, the Longhorns' Media Relations director. ** GREGORY CHAPMAN, Erie, Pa., was promoted to district manager of the Pittsburgh District of Eisai, Inc. ** WILLIAM ALLEN MYERS, Liberty, Mo., had the world premiere of his latest composition Trio of Time at Springfield Missouri State University Nov. 9, 2001. The work, for flute, cello and piano, was a commissioned composition by the Missouri Music Teachers Association. Allen was chosen as the MTNA/MMTA Composer of the Year 2000-2001.
'89
BRIAN KOSAR, Chagrin Falls, was selected as one of Crain's Cleveland Business' “40 Under 40.” Brian and his brother, Bernie, started the venture capital firm, Cleveland Pacific Equity Ventures LLC, in 1999. Brian is chief operating officer and president. They invest in technology companies. ** CARITHEA CANHAM METCALFE, Medina, and her husband Albert announce the birth of their fist child, Sheridan Denise, April 22, 2001.
'90
JONATHAN DICKHAUT and SHERI PIASECKI DICKHAUT '91, North Royalton, welcomed their first child, a son, Charles Henry, on October 14. ** RONALD LETTOFSKY, Brooklyn, N.Y., left his position as financial analyst position at Standard & Poor's 2 years ago to pursue a career in music. Some of his music was used last year on an MTV produced special, Superbowl Uncensored. He is currently playing electric bass on a national tour with a production of the Roger Miller musical, Big River. ** RAJI MOHANAM, East Windsor, N.J., recently joined an international pharmaceutical marketing company as an account director and was selected to the Board of Directors of the Association of Women in Healthcare Communication. Raji is married to Dinu Kotian and they have a two year old son, Dhilan. ** SUSAN ROSETTE OLLIE and THOMAS OLLIE, Rocky River, welcomed their first child Philip Daniel on June 25, 2001. Thomas joined A.J. Rose Manufacturing in April as a sales engineering accounts manager after previously working for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and MTD Automotive Systems now Shiloh Industries. Susan has been working with the Richard Jacobs Group since 1998. Previously she worked for Ernst and Young. ** SCOTT O'MALLEY, Streetsboro, has been promoted to technical analyst for Private Money Management Group at Paine Webber.
'91
SHERI PIASECKI DICKHAUT (see '90). ** LAURA PARKER GABA and her husband JOHN GABA '93, Olmsted Falls, announce the birth of their son Nicholas Parker, born on November 2. ** KAREN BALCOM HATFIELD, Mentor-on-the-Lake, and her husband Eric announce the birth of their daughter, Macy Olivia on April 12, 2001. Karen is the Director of Integrative Therapies at UHHS-Heather Hill Hospital in Chardon, Ohio. ** ALLISON DRAKE KINNEAR, Willoughby, and her husband, Kevin, are proud parents of son, Brian, born May 11, 2001. Brian joins big sister, Claire, age three. ** PETER NAEGELE, Olmsted Falls, is engaged to Sherry Tucker. Peter published an article in the Journal of Perception and Psychophysics this fall, using data collected during a post-doctorate position with the USAF at Brooks AFB in San Antonio, Texas. ** SAMANTHA SMITH SCHAEDLER, Chagrin Falls, was recognized as a National Board Certified Teacher by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and The State of Ohio Superintendent. Samantha teaches eighth grade world history and is in charge of the eighth grade trip to Washington DC at Brady Middle School in Pepper Pike. ** WILLIAM HYDE (see '86). ** CHERILEE WADSWORTH WALKER, Peoria, Ill., has been appointed membership director for the International Alliance for Women in Music. Two more of her vocal jazz arrangements are being published by Really Good Music; “Home for the Holidays” and “I Wonder as I Wander.”
'92
DONNA BRINKER, Columbus, in June, graduated with a paralegal certification and is working with the Ohio Department of Agriculture in the Enforcement Division. She works with the Ohio Auctioneers Commission and the licensing of auctioneers in Ohio. ** MICKEY DRAGASH, Bath, was promoted to associate of Roetzel & Andress Co. LPA. ** ROBERT DROVDLIC, and CARRIE MELVIN DROVDLIC '94, Hilliard, announce the birth of their first child. Matthew Melvin was born February 12. Robert is president of The Human Performance Partnership, Inc., an executive coaching and development firm. Carrie is a clinical genetics counselor at The James Cancer Hospital at the Ohio State University Medical Center.
'93
LORI LOMBARDO FRIELLO, Erie, Pa., received her Master of Education in reading at Edinboro University in December of 2001. ** JOHN GABA (see '91). ** KIRILL MATVEEV, Moscow, Russia, is managing partner at PanMedia/Comandarm Media advertising agency in Moscow. Before that he worked at the Gillette Company headquarters in Boston, Mass. And supervised Gillette's writing instruments business, Parker & Waterman, in the former USSR. ** CHERYL MATE, Nashville, Tenn., is a litigation support manager with the law firm of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, for whom she has worked for four years. Cheryl is responsible for assisting in preparation of trials by offering technological solutions and resources. ** TAMARA SCHREIBER, North Royalton, married Kevin England, October 14, 2000. They had their first child, Brooke Anne August 12, 2001. ** JOHN SHAFER and DEBORAH RUHRKRAUT SHAFER, Cleveland, along with two year old Max, are proud to announce the birth of Samuel John on November 16, 2001.
'94
CHRISTINE LUSKIN CANCIAN, Cleveland, and her husband Brian announce the birth of their second child. Molly Elizabeth was born November 20, 2001 and joins big sister Abbygael who is now two years old. Christine is assistant director of Recreational Sports and Services at B-W. ** CARRIE MELVIN DROVDLIC (see '92). ** KIMBER KNISS, Walnut Cove, N.C., married David Whanger, Jr. on August 4, 2001 in Winston-Salem, N.C. Kimber is the executive director of the Stokes County Arts Council in Danbury, N.C. ** STACEY BUTCHER MODARELLI, Madison, and her husband Daniel are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lauren Grace, on February 6. ** RICHARD STILLWELL and his wife TONYA SHAFFER STILLWELL (MAED) '99, North Ridgeville, are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter Kyra MacKenzie on May 8, 2001. ** SHAWN UPCHURCH, Painesville, founded UpSearch, Inc., a national executive recruiting firm, recruiting accounting/finance, information technology and sales professionals. Shawn serves as senior partner and manages the NE Ohio information technology practice. Additionally, Shawn earned his Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation from the National Association of Personnel Services. (NAPS) in May 2001. Shawn can be reached at smu@upsearch.com.
'95
JAMES “DOUG” KNIGHT, Steubenville, received a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Youngstown State University. After graduating from B-W Doug was employed as a juvenile probation officer for Jefferson County Juvenile Court. Upon receiving his MS, he was promoted to programming administrator for the Court. Doug currently oversees five programs that the court has to offer for underprivileged delinquent youth. ** DAVE LABANC, Berea, was an event co-chair for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's "Wild Wild West" Winter Rescue party at the Grays Armory. ** CHAD MOSES, New Albany, received his commission as a naval officer after completing an extensive 13-week-long training program at Officer Candidate School at Naval Aviation Schools Command, Naval Air Station, Pensacola Fla. He is attending Naval Supply Corps School in Athens, Ga., until July. After that he hopes to serve in the submarine force. ** LAURIE RYAN, Lorain, has joined Adcom Communications as a communications specialist. Her responsibilities include editing, copywriting, and graphic design in the creative department.
'96
SHAE LIPSEY, Jamestown, N.Y., is the radio station manager at WKZA Radio in Jamestown. ** JEFFREY MILLER, Olmsted Falls, is the new media relations director for the Major Indoor Soccer League's Cleveland Crunch. ** LESLEY VYSOKY MILLER, Fairview Park, and her husband Tim welcomed a baby boy on June 28, 2001. Caleb Daniel Miller was born 6 weeks early. ** MICHELLE BERMUDEZ MIRELES, Orlando, Fla., was married to Jesus Soto on July 21. Michelle received her master's degree at the University of Florida and now works for B.D.O. Siedman LLP as a tax accountant. ** SHANNON MAREK, Brooklyn, N.Y., is a producer in the News and Documentaries department of MTV. Shannon is responsible for writing, directing, conducting interviews and hiring a staff. Over the last two years two shows that she produced, Movie Awards Uncensored and MTV Uncensored, were nominated for an Emmy. ** ELIZABETH LARGENT WILSON and CHRISTOPHER WILSON '97, Berea, welcomed their first child, Abigail Claire, on December 17. ** MARY WILSON, Parma, was married to Benjamin Wheelock on December 29. B-W alumni in the wedding party included Matron of Honor, STEPHANIE WARD MCKNIGHT '95, ROSEMARY BANDER TURN '96, LEE ANN POPOVICH '95, and MICHELLE REICHLIN '94.
'97
JENNIFER BENDER, Westlake, will be married to John Paul Roussat on June 29. Jennifer is currently working for Johnson Controls. ** MICHAEL HARTLEY, Columbus, is engaged to Samantha Guzman, the wedding is planned for May 2003. After serving in Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery's Office for over two years as assistant director of field operations, Mike has accepted an offer to become Betty Montgomery's political director in her campaign to become Ohio auditor of State in 2002. ** MARK HEINRICH, North Ridgeville, has passed the Certified Public Accounting examination. Mark is an in-charge accountant in Plante & Morgan's Cleveland office. He is a member of the Manufacturing & Distribution Practice Team. He assists middle market privately-held companies with financial analysis, budget preparation, and tax compliance. ** HEIDI SZCZECINSKI, Strongsville, and SEAN LEHLBACH, Westlake, are proud to announce their engagement. Sean proposed September 25th at the Indians' game on the Jumbo-Tron. The wedding date is July 27, 2002. Sean is the director of student life at the Cleveland Institute of Art while Heidi is a physical therapist at the Cleveland Clinic. ** BRENT MILES, Wellsville, N.Y., is general manager of the High Desert Mavericks, a Class A farm team for the Milwaukee Brewers. At B-W, Brent was an All-Ohio Athletic Conference Player, and also received all-academic honors. ** MARK VASS, Ironton, was named as head men's golf coach at Heidelberg College. He was a wide receiver coach this past fall and also serves as the athletic department's equipment coordinator. ** KRISTIN WALKER, Cleveland Heights, joined as an associate to Cowden, Humphrey, Nagorney, & Lovett. ** CHRISTOPHER WILSON (see '96).
'98
SUZANNE BULLARD, Waterloo, Iowa, recently joined the staff of the University of Northern Iowa Suzuki School in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where she is teaching cello. She is also a member of the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony. ** PASQUALE DIMASSA, North Royalton, is an associate joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. He earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2001. Pasquale will focus his practice in litigation. ** KRISTIN GINN, Cleveland, announces her engagement to Brian Butkowski. The wedding is planned for June 2003. ** STACEY SMOYER GOTTI, Albuquerque, N.M., was married to Paul Gotti July 28, 2001. CHRISTINE MUCCIARONE '99 was a bridesmaid. Stacy is an exercise physiologist for New Heart, Inc. while pursuing her Ph.D. Paul is a nuclear pharmacist and executive director for Syncor International. ** TASHA HILL, Peninsula, is engaged to Joseph Richard Boldin of Cleveland. The wedding is scheduled for October 11, 2003. Last year, Tasha was hired as an account executive with Silver Screen Media in Beachwood. ** CHRISTINA MANSFIELD, Anchorage, Alaska, is teaching Classroom Music (K-6) in the Anchorage School District. Christy also sings with the Alaska Chamber Singers and they have released their first commercial CD, Christmas with the Alaska Chamber Singers. ** ALYSSA MILLER, Westlake, lived in Germany for most of 2000 on an internship assignment. In May, she completed a Master of International Business (MIBS) degree at the University of S.C. Alyssa has now moved back to Ohio to pursue a career in marketing. In May of 2002 she will be married to Joe Clow. ** BRIAN PREVOST, Parma, and his wife Janet would like to announce the birth of their son Noah Riley on July 18, 2001. ** RYAN RUPP and MICHELLE BRIGHT were married on November 17 in Pittsburgh, Pa. The wedding party included DAVID KLEMANSKI '98, AMY KAPP '98, BEN HODGE '98, ROBYN RUPP HODGE '98, and AUDRA NEWCOMB '99. ** TIMOTHY PURDUM, Waterloo, Iowa, received a Master of Music degree in Composition from Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Mass. in December. ** BARBARA SIVKO, Parma Heights, received her MBA in finance from Kent State University in August. In addition, she was honored by the American Red Cross and the United States Olympic Committee as Sports Safety Trainer of the Year in April, 2001. ** DONNA KUNDRIK STANO, North Royalton, married Rick Stano on April 28, 2001. The ceremony was held at The Church of St. Clarence in North Olmsted, Ohio. Members of the wedding party included DANICA SPASIC PROCYSHYN '98, LORA PAGEL '99, and BRIAN TRACY '98. Donna is currently the third grade teacher at Assumption School in Broadview Heights. ** JENNIFER TETREAULT, New Orleans, La., is the protégé of legendary New Orleans rhythm and blues pianist, Eddie Bo. She has played with various bands around the city and has traveled in the south and around Europe with blues and traditional jazz ensembles. Her official solo debut will be during the 2002 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on their annual Piano Night April 29.
'99
TREVOR BEHM, Madison, is the fourth generation of the Behm Family Funeral Directors to serve the Tri-County area. Trevor graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 2000 and received the James C. Lyrly Award. ** LAURA BOGDAS, North Royalton, is teaching first grade at Applewood Elementary in Brunswick. ** DANIEL FESSLER, North Olmsted, has taken a position in Consumer Services for New York Life in their Lakewood office. ** JAMIE FLEMING and JENNIFER HARTWICK, Olmsted Falls, were married on July 12, 2001. Members of the wedding party included PHIL SAHLEY '95, TREVOR BEHM '99, TODD ROSENBURG '99, KEVIN BABCOCK '99, JASON GREATHOUSE '02, TERESA SMITH '99, and KRYSIA MACIUSZKO '00. Jamie teaches physical education and coaches varsity football, wrestling, and track at Midpark High School. Jennifer is a human resource generalist at Penton Media in Cleveland. ** TAMARA KONJURA, Brunswick, announces her marriage to Michael Mullally on August 24, 2001. ** BLAYNE REUSCH and JODI REIMER, Cleveland, were married. ** ERIC RIDGE and JOY LORENZ '00, Depew, N.J., were married on July 7, 2001. ** SHANNA GILL WILSON, Clyde, was married June 2, 2001 to Aaron Wilson. CARRIE CHAPMAN '00 was a bridesmaid. MISSY JAKOVCIC '99 and CHRISTIE BORGIA '99 passed out programs and SHELLY GROBELNY '99 was the reader.
'00
BRADLEY “BRAD” KUHBANDER, Kansas City, Mo., has been named assistant media relations director for the NFL Kansas City Chiefs. ** JOY LORENZ, (see '99).
'01
ROBIN GOEPFERT, Chatham, N.J., is engaged to Charles Walters, a senior B-W Theater Major and Religion Minor. The wedding is planned for May 17, 2003 in New Jersey. JODI DOMINICK '01 and SARAH PESEK '01 will be bridesmaids. ** BROOKE STECKY, Parma, is a ticket operation manager for the International Hockey League's Cleveland Barons. ** NEIL STEIN, Maumee, is a ticket manager for the Toledo Mudhens, the Class AAA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. ** NICOLE ZDRAVECKY, Brookpark, was married to Michael Lesnick of Brooklyn Heights on June 30, 2001. The couple was married at Saint Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church and honeymooned in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Nicole is currently a student in the Option 3 program in the Education Department.
Master's Notes - Spring 2002
'83
JEFFREY RAMEY (MBA), was appointed vice president and division credit manager for the Ohio and Michigan divisions. Jeffery worked for more than 21 years for National City Bank.
'89
STEVE HAMMOND (EMBA), Powell, Tenn., has been recognized by IDG's Computerworld, as one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders. Steve was selected from hundreds of nominees based on a set of characteristics that describes business and technology people who guide the effective use of IT in their organizations. Steve is vice president of Information Services at Plasti-Line.
'91
LISA STIPANOVICH FOLEY (MBA), Westlake, is the senior vice president, area sales executive, Northcoast west area in Ohio, of National City. ** BRIAN KOSASR (MBA), (see class notes '89). ** BETH LYDON THOMPSON (MBA), Rocky River, is senior vice president, retail projects, of National City.
'93
LESLIE NAPLES BUSH (EMBA), Avon, and her husband Michael announce the birth of their daughter Sophie Elizabeth, born November 9.
'94
TONY DECARLO (MBA), Bay Village, is the vice president, strategic sourcing, of Manco Inc.
'95
SUSAN ROSETTE OLLIE (IMBA), (see class notes '90).
'97
KERRY KLEIN (MBA), Strongsville, was named general manger for the Solon manufacturer and marketer of marine products, Tempo Products Co. Inc. He has been chief financial officer since 2000. ** SHAWN RUSSELL (EMBA), Pepper Pike, joined the Cleveland office of Squire, Sanders, & Dempsey L.L.P.'s corporate practice as counsel. She previously served as division general counsel of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.'s Consumer Tire Group and general counsel of its credit card bank subsidiary, Credit First National Association. ** SHAWN UPCHURCH (MBA), (see class notes '94).
'98
SHERI PIASECKI DICKHAUT (MBA), (see class notes '90).
'99
TONYA SHAFFER STILLWELL (MAED), (see class notes '94).
'00
JANE HUNGER RANDALL (MBA), Aurora, was named executive assistant of LifeBanc. She most recently was an administrative assistant at TRW Inc. Jane is a part-time adjunct professor at Bohecker's Business College in Ravenna.
'01
TED BECKMAN (IMBA), Rocky River, started a new position as sales manager for the Services Division of USX Engineering and Consultants. He will be spending time in Latin America and Europe working on proposals.
In Memoriam - Spring 2002
'28
AGNES TAYLOR HERSHBERGER, Polk, passed away in February at the age of 95. Agnes was a retired teacher with the Media County Schools.
'30
EVALYN DUNLAP BEACH, Westfield Center, died November 10 in her home at the age of 93. Evalyn was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. ** JOHN JAY STILLINGER, Davis, Calf., a past B-W trustee and Alumni Merit Award recipient, died at the University Retirement Community in December, six days after his 92nd Birthday. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha and retired principal of James Ford Rhodes High School. He taught in the Cleveland Schools for 42 years. He is survived by his wife Mary Larick Stillinger '32 and daughters, Jan and Martha, and their families.
'34
MARTIN LOFTUS, Pawleys Island, S.C., died in his home December 19. Martin was a self-employed optometrist and also was a football coach at Shaw High as well as a teacher and later an administrator in the East Cleveland Public Schools. Martin is survived by his sons Gary and Kevin, daughter Shelia Loftus '64, and brother George Loftus '40. Martin's wife Lella Case Loftus '36 passed away in January of 2000.
'35
LORENE SHISLER BANTA, Winterpark, Fla., died November 21 of congestive heart failure. She retired from teaching in 1978 at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., where she and her late husband taught for 30 years. Lorene was a professional organist, affiliated with the American Guild of Organists, on the staff of The American Organist magazine, and past chapter president of the American Association of University Professors. ** FAITH PRIESTLEY, Ravenna, died August 15. She retired in 1974 after 34 years of teaching and three years in the Marine Corps. She halted her teaching career during WWII to serve in the Marines. She was discharged in August of 1946 as a staff sergeant with an aviation mechanic mate's diploma.
'36
IRIS CONRAD FISHER, Lancaster, was recently deceased on December 5. ** PAUL HUMMEL, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died August 29. ** CARL STOLLENMEYER, Bradenton, Fla., passed away November 2 at the age of 88. Carl was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi. He was married to the late Matilda Sloane Stollenmeyer '36 and is survived by two daughters and a son.
'38
JACOB DENNING, Pittsburgh, Pa., died May 4, 2001 at the age of 88. Jacob was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi and a retired engineer. Jacob had been a secretary of two bowling leagues, director of Youngstown Mens Bowling Assoc., and exec. secretary the American Transportation Bowling Assoc. ** HELEN DICKEY, Conneaut, died February 6, 2001 at the age of 82. Helen, a member of the Beta Sigma Omicron sorority, was a retired music teacher. ** WILLIAM HOGG, Sebring, passed away Dec. 6 at Crandall Medical Center. Rev. Hogg was a former pastor of the Brecksville United Methodist Church and several other congregations. A veteran of WWII, he was a chaplain at the D-Day invasion. He received the Purple Heart and Silver Star. Bill received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from B-W in 1972. IN 1990 he was elected a Life Member of the Mount Union College Board of Trustees. Bill is survived by 3 children, James Hogg, Elizabeth Hogg '71, and Nancy Lohr, and two grandchildren.
'39
IRENE DANFORD BUSH, Sarasota, Fla., passed away May 28, 2001 at Memorial Hospital Union County in Marysville. Irene was an active volunteer for 25 years for the Northern Kentucky Federation of the Blind. She leaves a son, Larry, and his family.
'40
HARRY SEITZ, Berea, recently passed away. He is survived by his wife, four children, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
'41
BURKE FREES, Clearwater, Fla., died October 12 at Morton Plant Hospital. A pilot for Northwest Airlines for more than 30 years, he was in the Air Transport command during WWII. He established Highland Pines Nursing Manor and Highland Terrace Retirement Center, Clearwater. Burke was a member of Alpha Tau Omega, Heritage United Methodist Church, Eagle Scouts, Florida Nursing Home Association, and Airline Pilots Association. He is survived by his wife Lois and two sons. ** WILLIAM NAEGELE, Albuquerque, N.M., died December 10 at the age of 83 after a lengthy illness. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi, a WWII combat veteran, printer and newspaper editor. Bill was a Rotarian for more than 40 years and was a docent for the National Atomic Museum in Albuquerque, a member of the Albuquerque Mineral Club and the Association of the United States Army. Bill is survived by his wife Claire “Pat” Fulmer Naegele '42, daughter Maryanna, sons William and Daniel, and also his brother David Naegele '50 and nephew Peter Naegele '91.
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KENNETH MATTERN, Ventura, Calif., died December 24 at the age of 81. Kenneth was a nuclear physicist at Rockwell International.
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ROGER OGDEN, Yuma, Ariz., died in his home November 6. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi and retired as production manager of Consolidated Papers, Inc. Roger also was a Shrine Clown for 14 years, visiting children's hospitals and participating in events to raise funds for the care of crippled and burned children. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, children, Ralph and Margaret, and their families. ** OBERT SUTLIFF, Lynnfield, Mass., died November 30. He was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and had worked for White Consolidated Industries as a sales engineering manager.
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JUNE WILCHEK, Moscow, Idaho, died November 16, 1999.
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HARVEY ALFORD, Amherst, died January 22 following a brief illness. He retired in 1982 as senior research associate with Standard Oil Co., where he was the author of more than 40 U.S. patents and a dozen technical papers. He was a charter member of Sohio's Inventor's Hall of Fame. Survivors include his daughter Mary and son Robert. ** ROBERT CARVER, Castalia, passed away March 12, 2001. Robert was a member of Phi Kappa Tau while at B-W and was an osteopathic physician. He built a Jodel D9 airplane, which he flew to Wisconsin. He has many other planes which he landed on the strip next to his home and office. He is survived by his wife Martha and daughters Sarah and Paula. ** W.P. “PAUL” KILWAY, Tallmadge, died unexpectedly December 4. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega and a physician at Health Pavilion North. Paul is survived by his wife Doris and four children. ** JULIA GECELOVSKY KNAPP, Elyria, passed away October 8. Julia was a member of Phi Mu sorority and a retired teacher. ** LESTER ROIG, Peoria, Ariz., died February 1 at the age of 78 after a brief battle with cancer. Les was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star for efforts in the Battle of the Bulge. He was named treasurer of the C&O – B&O Railroads in 1965. In 1973 Les became treasurer of CSX Corp., until he retired in 1984. Les is survived by his wife Mildred Lent Roig '47, sons Randy and Reed, and daughter Wendy.
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TROY PENNER, Salem, died November 9 of cancer. He was First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII and received the Air Medal. Troy had been a coach, teacher, principal, and superintendent from 1947 to 1971. He retired from Industrial Steel Inc. in Youngstown in 1989 as vice president. Survivors include sons Brock and Kevin.
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MARGARET KLINE GIFFEN, Twinsburg, passed away in January. She is survived by her husband Ronald, two children and their families. ** JOSEPH NADER, Fallbrook, Calf., died December 4. Joseph was a retired teacher.
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DONALD BAEDER, Northborough, Mass., former B-W Trustee, passed away January 17. Don began his career at Exxon and eventually became VP of Corporate and Government research. In 1974, he joined Occidental Petroleum where he was Executive VP of Research with responsibility for Environmental and Special Projects, including “Love Canal.” After retiring he co-founded Baeder Neruda Interests, Inc., an investment and development company. He also served as chairman of Regency Group. Don is survived by his wife Barbara Ayres Baeder '50, sons Scott, David, Richard, and James, daughter Ellen, and his brother Robert Peterson '51. ** WILLIAM STANLEY, Cleveland, passed away January 30. He was a retired executive vice president of Mericka & Company.
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HAROLD BRUCE BENDING, Bel Air, Md., died January 1 of an illness related to Parkinson's disease. He graduated from B-W at the age of 19. His intelligence and eccentric personality were highlighted when he read a set of World Book Encyclopedias cover to cover twice in his youth. Bruce retired in 1989 as a senior development engineer for Armco Steel Corp. Soon after he co-founded O.F. Industries. Bruce bred trout in his backyard and also loved planting trees and other vegetation. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Patchen Bending '54, daughters Kathy Woodward and Gail Bending. ** JOHN MARTY, Mission Hills, Calif., passed away on August 15, following hip surgery. Before entering B-W, John served with the fifth Armored Division WWII Battle of the Bulge. John was a retired teacher and coach at Fullerton Union High School. He had also taught and coached at Johnstown and Mr. Gilead, Ohio for four years. He is survived by his wife Dorothea and five children. ** ROBERT MCELRATH, Greenville, Tenn., died January 19. Robert had been a professor at East Tennessee State University. ** EDWIN MINAR, Munroe Falls, passed away October 11. Edwin was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. Edwin was working for First Security Title in Akron and belonged to Toastmasters, Home Builders Inc., and the Akron Area Board of Realtors. He is survived by his wife Ann, sons, Lawrence and Russell, and their families.
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FRANCES GEIB LANG, Hot Springs Village, Ark., died, December 4, 2001. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Hot Spring Country Club, Village Mac Club, and served as president of the Women's Club Golf Association and Village Card Club. She was a member of the Village United Methodist Church where she served as Director of Music for 12 years. Frances is survived by her husband Charles Lang '50, two children and their families.
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ADELIA CUBBON, Glen Ellyn, Ill., passed away October 14. Adelia was a retired orchestra teacher. ** ESTHER ANDERSEN CUDNEY, North Olmsted, passed away November 17 at the age of 70. Esther was a retired Kindergarten teacher in the Parma City Schools. She is survived by her husband Clarence and three children. ** ANN GREENHALF JABLONSKI, Cleveland, passed away December 23. Ann was married to the late Stanley Jablonski '55. She is survived by two children and their families.
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PEGGY GROSS AGRIPPINO, Citrus Heights, Calif., passed away August 5, 2001. ** DAVID SHANKLAND, Cape Coral, Fla., died November 21. David was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and owner of Shankland-Spitzer Insurance. Survivors include wife, his three children and brother Will Shankland '55
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EUGENE ECKENFELS, North Ridgeville, passed away August 27. Eugene was a retired teacher and president of Melody Grove.
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MARY HOMMEDIEU SEIPLE, Geneva, passed away April 29, 2001. Mary was a member of Phi Mu sorority. ** DONALD UMERLEY, Rocky River, died December 2. Don was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha and had been mayor of Rocky River. He is survived by his wife Joyce, his children James Umerley '82 and Susan Umerley Ginley '84, and his step-children Tom, Kim, and Laurie.
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GLENN BECK, Rocky River, passed away February 3 at age 70. Glenn was a member of Phi Kappa Tau and a retired anesthesiologist at St. John & Westshore Hospital. Glenn is survived by his wife Lois Robinson Beck '59, sons Glenn and Jack, and daughter Valerie. ** RICHARD PICKERING, Carrollton, Ga., died December 27 at the age of 66. He was a member of Phi Kappa Tau. He is survived by his wife Dita, and sons, Richard, John, and Michael and their families. His first wife Ernestine Harris Pickering '58 preceded him in death.
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MARY LINDENMAYER HASSETT, Kingsville, passed away July 16. ** ALLAN ROESCH, Parma, passed away December 12. Allan was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and taught with the Brooklyn Board of Education. Allan is survived by his wife Marlene Keltner Roesch '60, children Charlene Roesch Shrylock '87 and David Roesch and their families. ** CAROL KNEEBUSCH VACCARIELLO, Berea, died January 28. After receiving her master's degree from Ohio University and Ph.D. from the University of Denver, Carol taught speech pathology at B-W from 1968 to 1993. Survivors include her husband Richard, one daughter, and two grandchildren.
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JOHN BERNACKI, Sheffield Lake, passed away November 8 at St Joseph Hospice. John had an array of work experience including student affair positions at four colleges, Berea School System bus driver, and director of finance for the city of Avon. He retired as director of business for the Lorain Country Board of MRDD. John was a foster parent to several children and active in the Big Brothers/Sisters Program for many years.
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FRANK KISH, Mentor, died in January. Frank was a research and development technician for Lincoln Electric Corp. He is survived by his wife Eleanor, children Margaret, Frank and David, and their families.
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SHELLEY MAULT, Golden, Colo., died January 22. She worked for 20 years as a librarian in the Cuyahoga County Public Library system and was a member of the Mountain Light Unity Church. Shelley is survived by one daughter, two sons, and eight grandchildren.
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CHESTER ASAMS (MBA), Sagamore Hills, passed away at age 57 in January 2002. Chester was the quality assurance manager for Parsons, Mckee, Sommers Co. He is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Holly, and brother Craig Adams '77.
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PETE RAFFA, Perrysburg, a member of Alpha Sigma Phi and soccer coach, died Dec 2. Pete was a Lt. Col. In the Ohio Air National Guard, 180th Fighter Group and served as the Operations Group Commander for the past two years.
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GRACE REDHOUSE DEVILLE, Grand Junction, Colo., passed away January 7. Grace was a member of many community groups and was an active volunteer for many years especially at Lakewood Hospital. She is survived by her daughter Judy, grandchildren Deborah DeVille Stitts '87 and Richard DeVille '89, and daughter-in-law Sue DeVille '80. ** LEONA RELL HOBZEK, Hinckley, died December 5 at Parma Hospital at the age of 77. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and the Here and There Camping Club. She is survived by her husband Joseph.
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JAMES FRANKLIN, Shaker Heights, died November 5. He was a data analyst for the City of Cleveland. ** CHRISTINE HAMANN, Broadview Heights, passed away Dec. 2 at the age of 51. She was, CPA, a senior auditor with the Department of Defense, and a member of the English Cocker Spaniel Club of N.E. Oh.
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KAREN LARKINS-CRISP, Elyria, died recently. She is survived by her son Allen Shackleford.
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KATHRINE STEGER SIMMONS, Strongsville, died at the age of 59 in January. Katherine is survived by her husband Richard and daughters Susan and Jennifer.
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LINDA KELLAM, Akron, died at her home January 15. Linda served as a band director at Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools for three years. She is survived by her parents, four brothers, and a sister.
FACULTY, STAFF, AND FRIENDS
DR. JOSEPH ALBRECHT, Elyria, died February 24 at his home at the Elyria United Methodist Village. Joesph is a honorary alumnus and a long time supporter of B-W, particularly in music. Joseph and his wife, Sophie Soeffker Albrecht '45, established the Sophie Albrecht Scholarship for music students. Joseph was a teacher, a CPA and, later, a psychotherapist. He became a minister and served in many churches, including 11 years both in Springfield, Ill. and Lakewood. He was a member of the national committee that helped join three separate denominations, Methodist Episcopal, Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist Protestant into the United Methodist Church. After retiring in 1969, he was an interim pastor for the United Church of Christ denomination. He was interim pastor at Pilgrim Church of Cleveland until retiring in 1990. Survivors include his wife Sophie Soeffker Albrecht '45, children Lee Albrecht, Gregory Herzberger, Julie Behboudi and Debbie Somerville, and their families. ** WILMA ANN COLEMAN, Brantford, ON, Canada, husband of Elton A. Coleman '48 FS. Best friend and wife of 47 years passed away November 12, 2001. ** ELAINE POPOVICH CROSSEN, Middleburg Hts., passed away February 17 at the age of 71. Elaine had worked in Food Service at B-W. She is survived by nine children and their families. ** JAMES GARDNER, Parma, retired B-W Business Manager, passed away at the age of 79, December 26 in his home. He has been diagnosed with liver cancer in November. James retired after 24 years with B-W. James had written the first set of personnel rules. He is survived by his wife Sandra and step-children Mark Dunkel and Sharon Greenawalft. ** JOHN KNIGHT, Tempe, Ariz., died July 21 at Desert Samaritan Hospital at the age of 85. Dr. Knight was B-W's fourth president from 1950-1956. He is survived by his wife Alice, and two daughters Merrie Knight Crawford and Wendy Knight Baker '76. ** SUSAN RIEMENSCHNEIDER, Akron, died March 6 at the ago of 54. Great granddaughter of Karl Riemenschneider, former president of German Wallace College, granddaughter of Albert Riemenschneider, first director of the Conservatory, she was born with Down Syndrome. Despite doctors' dour predictions, she went on to complete her education and graduated from Akron Buchtel High School. She collaborated on a book, Down Syndrome Pioneer and worked at Our Lady of Elms Catholic School. She also was a trustee at the Center for Mental Retardation of Cuyahoga County and had lectured to medical students at Northeast Ohio College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve and Ohio State University. In recent years she became the caregiver for her parents who passed away in 1993 and 1999. She is survived by brothers Dr. Thomas A. Riemenschneider '57, and his wife Judy; John K. Riemenschneider '61, and his wife Nancy; nieces Karen Schindler '93 (MAEd.), Laura Hancock '89, Betsy Neubeck and Kara Ekstrom; nephews Joseph '92 and James and his wife Anna; and four great nieces and nephews.
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