Alumni Class Notes, October 2022
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Marion Munley ’83, Moosic, recently spoke at the Melvin M. Belli Society 74th Annual Seminar in Seattle, Washington, on the topic, “Using Electronic Evidence on a Case.” The Melvin Belli Society was created in 1981 to promote courtroom excellence through the international exchange of ideas among the country’s top trial lawyers via meetings and education.
Timothy M. Powers '97, G'00, Pittston, was appointed to a one-year position as a lecturer in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at The University of Scranton. Powers will be teaching undergraduate courses on case management, multiculturalism, counseling theories, human adjustment and family systems.
Jed D. Gonzalo, M.D. ’02, Hummelstown, has joined the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine as senior associate dean for Medical Education and will lead its curricular and educational programs.
Melanie Natoli ’02, Front Royal, Virginia, a winemaker, received the Virginia Governor’s Cup on behalf of Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg, marking the first time in the 40-year history of the event that a female winemaker won the cup.
John Swarts ’02, G’08, Dickson City, participated in the Ritz Theater’s 115th anniversary celebration by writing a modern-day adaptation of “Pinocchio.” The 15-minute play was performed each day of La Festa and starred some of the theater’s best actors.
Jonathan P. Forte ’07, G’09, Easton, Maryland, was appointed president/CEO of RiverStone Health and will lead the RiverStone Health Clinic, Home Health & Hospice, as well as the Yellowstone County Health Department, Montana Family Medicine Residency Program in Billings, Montana, effective January 2023.
Timothy Gallic ’09, Warren, New Jersey, a longtime Catholic school administrator across the country, became president of Powers Catholic High School on October 1, 2022.
MARRIAGES
Evan Canavan ’13 to Melissa Molinari
Meghan Tighe ’16 to Phillip Dunbar ’16
Larissa Hoffmann '16 to Timothy Harding '15
BIRTHS
A son, Cameron Vincent, to Brendan ’11 and Jill Lowry Reilly ’11, East Norriton
DEATHS
John A. Richards ’56, Pittston
A. Jerome McCormick ’57, Clifton Park, New York
Thomas V. Tinsley ’63, Glen Summit
Charles F. McElwee ’76, Hershey
David W. Fritz ’92, Old Forge
FRIENDS' DEATHS
Barbara Valtos, sister of Dennis Darlak, Ph.D. ’65
Ellie Grech, mother of Thomas J. Grech '84 and Robert Grech '87
