Alumni Class Notes, December 2023

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James D. Moran ’66, Philadelphia, recently donated his library of books about Franklin Roosevelt to the Weinberg Memorial Library. The collection consisted of more than 200 volumes.

Marion Munley ’83, Moosic, was recently sworn in as the treasurer for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). The AAJ is a 20,000-member organization of plaintiff attorneys dedicated to protecting the rights of trial by jury. The mission of the AAJ is to promote justice and fairness for injured victims, safeguard victims’ rights, and strengthen the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public safety and health.  

James G. Cain, M.D., MBA, FASA, FAAP, DABA ’87, Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, is now department chair and professor of anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville. Cain also serves as the President of the national Trauma Anesthesiology Society.

Vincent Galko G’99, Roaring Brook Township, senior vice president for Mercury Public Affairs, was recently recognized by City&State Pennsylvania as one of its 2023 50 over 50 most influential difference makers.

Sister Catherine Marie-Elizabeth Rotterman, CSSF ’13, Chicago, Illinois, made her first profession of religious vows with the Felician Sisters of North America on October 29, 2023.

Christopher Kwock ’16, Somerset, New Jersey, received his PharmD from the College of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences on May 25, 2022. He is currently managing a CVS pharmacy in Philadelphia, PA. 

Lauren Kwock ’17, Somerset, New Jersey, received her DVM from the College of Veterinary Science at Lincoln Memorial University on May 22, 2021. She is currently practicing in Iselin, New Jersey.

MARRIAGES

Ryan Millard ’15 to Brooke O’Neill ’16

Jeanmarie Villata ’20 to Tim Petersen

BIRTHS

A daughter, Chelsea Ann, to Sean and Maribeth Castaldi Baress ’14, Scranton

A son, Garrett James Gifford, to Gary ’12, DPT ’ 15 and Margaret Mester Gifford ’15, DPT ’18, South Abington Township 

A daughter, Mariana Louise, to Ryan and Mariah Dunn Fletcher G’20, Littleton, Colorado

DEATHS

John A. Granahan ’56, Scranton
James P. Noone, M.D. ’63, Auburndale, Florida
Robert W. Mitchell ’64, Hummelstown
Michael Pendrak ’64, Dover, New Jersey
Edward J. Robson ’65, G’68, Clarks Summit
Thomas E. Shoener ’66, Scranton
Francis J. Smaka G’69, Dallas
James F. Strome, Ed.D. G’71, Ocala, Florida
Richard T. Cawley ’72, Fort Lee, New Jersey
James J. Garibaldi ’73, Chatham, New Jersey
Joseph S. Lieber ’73, G’75, Scranton
Thomas F. Moran ’75, Clarks Summit
Julius P. Zamcho ’03, Throop
John D. Cleary ’89, Neshanic Station, New Jersey
Jane Guss ’89, Chester
Thomas A. Yocum ’92, North Abington Township

FRIENDS' DEATHS  

Catherine Melewski, mother of Kenneth Melewski '90