Alumni Class Notes, July 2023

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Joseph F. Cimini ’70, Dunmore, was among 195 members of the Pennsylvania Bar Association who were recognized for their long-standing membership in the association in 2023 with a Fifty-Year Member Award.

Kevin DeCoursey ’80, Florham Park, New Jersey, was ordained as a permanent deacon in the Paterson Diocese of New Jersey. As part of his formation, DeCoursey received his Master of Arts in Theology from Seton Hall University. While he will remain employed as a lawyer, DeCoursey will expand his vocation by providing service to the people of his local parish and beyond.

Eric Kispert ’87, Denville, New Jersey, was ordained as a permanent deacon in the Paterson Diocese of New Jersey. As part of his formation, Kispert received his Master of Arts in Theology from Seton Hall University. While he will remain employed as a relationship therapist, Kispert will expand his vocation by providing service to the people of his local parish and beyond.

Ronald Myer ’91, Lancaster, published his book “33 Ways to Improve in Business and Live,” which is available on Amazon or other online bookstores.

Carol Hee, MBA, Ph.D. ’95, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has joined Anthesis Group as a sustainability consultant specializing in improving corporate sustainability performance.

Kate Groark Shields ’97, Fort Washington, CEO /owner of Vault Communications, a full-service marketing and communications agency, had her firm named as a finalist for Outstanding Agency in the U.S. by PR Week magazine. The firm also received its second consecutive designation as one of Philadelphia's Best Places to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

MARRIAGES

Stephanie Baselice '13 to John McMenamin '12  

BIRTHS

A daughter, Hazel Rose, to Brian ’07, G’09 and Holly Loughney, Dunmore

DEATHS

Fred Wolfgang ’50, Scranton
Armand M. Martinelli ’56, Scranton
Robert J. Sarnowski, M.D. ’60, Clarks Summit
John Glennon, Ph.D. G’65, Suffolk, Virginia
George A. Germak G’69, Forty Fort
David R. Boniello, Ph.D. ’72, Lafayette, Indiana
Michael A. Fedor ’72, Moscow
Antonia Kintzer G’72, Bethlehem
Ellen L. Kanavy G’76, Scranton
Gertrude O. Keen G’79, Jackson Township
Terence E. Matthews ’90, Flanders, New Jersey