Alumni Class Notes, March 2026

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Belinda Juran '81, Lowell, Massachusetts, was sworn in as a city councilor in Lowell, Massachusetts, in January 2026.

Carol A. Peters '82, Scranton, celebrated 52 years with Peters Design Group Inc. Architectural engineering and Design.

Rich Bevilacqua, DMD, M.D. ’83, was named chief, oral and maxillofacial surgery, Hartford Healthcare and associate chief, craniofacial trauma system, Hartford Healthcare.

Doreen Madeira Matzerath ’83 and Joseph Matzerath ’84, Scranton, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary last September 2025. Joining them were fellow University of Scranton alumni John Cannon ’85, John Matzerath ’87, and Darsh Dhaded ’15.

Jayden Walsh ’29 and Ruby McGrath ’28 attended the Society of Irish Women’s annual Top O’ the Morn Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 22, along with alumna Catherine Alu ’86. The students, both Reddington Scholars from Ireland, offered grace in fluent Irish, adding authenticity to the cultural heritage event.

MARRIAGES

Mariah Vellek '15, G'16 to Connor Shanahan '15, G’16

Ryan Smith '16 to Loren Mastroberti '16

John “Buddy” Stocks ’17, G’20 to Kaitlin Rush ’18

Nick D’Alonzo '19 to Julia Kerr '19

Kaitlin Memmen '20 to Emery Lease

Briana Moritzen ’20 to Gregory Lacey ’19

DEATHS

Joseph A. Moran '55, Millstone Township, New Jersey

Thomas J. Dougherty '62, Dunmore

Joseph J. Magalski Sr., D.D.S. '62, Forest City

Thomas G. Behonick '67, Endicott, New York 

Allen J. Duricko, Ph.D. '67, Gouldsboro

Joseph Sakelaridas G'68, Sugar Notch

Walter P. Andreski '72, Jefferson Twp.

Carl S. Scarantino '76, Pittston

Joseph B. Campbell G'83, Matamoras

Mary I. Herman G'90, Macungie

Jason A. Daria '91, Moorestown, New Jersey

FRIENDS/FAMILY DEATHS

Valerie Majez Evans, sister of Carol (Majez) Ginster G’84 and Jacalynne (Majez) Lopata '85