Alumni Class Notes, November 2026

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Patrick F. Cioni ’64, G’69, Roaring Brook Township, published “Maximizing the Benefits of Christ-Centered Counseling” in the June 2026 issue of Homiletic and Pastoral Review. The paper aims to help clients better understand the counseling process and apply counseling principles for maximum benefit. Cioni thanks our Lord Jesus for allowing him to live long enough to complete what he describes as likely his last “hurrah” 🙂.

Lt. Col. Nick Camera, U.S. Army (RET) ’71, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was recently appointed community service chairman for the South Carolina Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His wife, Karen, was also appointed by the National President of the VFW Auxiliary to serve as the national assistant soloist. Nick and Karen returned to campus this summer for Reunion 2026 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of his 1971 graduation and entry into the U.S. Army. They plan to return for his 60th Reunion.

Victor G. Alberigi ’76, G’89 recently returned to Scranton after living in Summit and Chatham Township, New York, for several years. Alberigi continues his career as an independent vocational expert, working in several areas of disability and family law. He has testified at Social Security Disability hearings for 25 years and has provided in-person testimony in several states, including Hawaii, Florida, Illinois and Pennsylvania, as well as New York City. Alberigi also attended the 50th anniversary celebration of the Class of 1976 in Scranton in June.

Cheryl Hlavac Zuczek, M.D. ’80 and Stan Zuczek, V.M.D. ’81, Port St. Lucie, Florida, have retired to Florida. Cheryl served as a practice lead and family physician, while Stan was a veterinarian and owner of a solo practice.

Henry G. Yavorek, M.D. ’81, Dornsife, recently retired after 41 years in surgical practice. He looks forward to spending more time hunting and fishing, as well as restoring classic cars and motorcycles.

Jon Lane ’84, Dayton, Ohio, retired from Ford Motor Company five years ago and has taken up hiking. In August, Lane hiked the famed Alta Via 1 trail in Italy’s Dolomite Mountains. The eight-day trek covered 75 miles and 25,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, with overnight stays in mountain huts. Lane described the experience as challenging but incredibly rewarding.

Martin Toth ’84, Harrisburg, was recently promoted to lead counsel for the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s Local Government Commission. The Local Government Commission is a bicameral, bipartisan legislative service agency of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Created in 1935 by an act of the General Assembly, it is one of the oldest agencies of its kind in the country. Toth is a 1988 graduate of The Dickinson School of Law.

Domenic Casablanca, M.D. '89, Oxford, Connecticut, was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP's Board of Directors carries out activities and resolutions in between Congress of Delegates (COD) meetings on behalf of family medicine and the COD. The board is also responsible for a periodic review of non-clinical AAFP policy statements, strategic planning, board metric development and recommendations.

Angela Lewis ’92, Morris Plains, New Jersey, serves as events coordinator for the New Jersey Highlands Coalition and helped organize the third annual Over the Edge for Clean Water fundraiser on Sept.19. Among the participants was Warren Township Mayor Shaun Fine ’03, a fellow Scranton alumnus whom Lewis had never met. The two discovered their shared University connection through his participation in the event.

Crystal Levis Swindell ’00, Washington, D.C., was named principal of Beaufort County Early College High School in Washington, North Carolina.

MARRIAGES

Bruce Lavell ’88 and Nellie Kaiser were married on Oct. 31, 2025, with fellow alumnus Mike Walsh ’88 officiating. Their love story was more than 40 years in the making!

Nicholas Brian Hollister ’13 and Grace Elizabeth Porter were married in Tucson, Arizona, on Oct. 10, 2026. Fellow Royal alumni Brittany Hollister ’08, Michael “Mav” Teston ’14 and Mr. and Mrs. Michael “Mr. Freeze” Husti ’14 joined the newlyweds in celebration.

Sarah Laga ’19 and Peter Kulick ’19 were married on May 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, including fellow University of Scranton alumni. Both were Presidential Scholars and met through the scholarship program.

Megan Melchione ’19 married Matthew Durland on June 12, 2026, at Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, New Jersey. Family and friends who attended The University of Scranton joined the celebration, including the bride’s father, Mark Melchione ’89; mother, Kim Wright Melchione ’90; and grandfather, Robert Wright ’67.

BIRTHS

A daughter, Liliana June, to Tyler and Catherine Bernabe Hamran ’13, and proud grandparents Gary ’78 and Patty ’80 Bernabe.

A son, David Samuel, to James ’13 and Anali Ranslow on March 20, 2026.

A daughter, Kenna Megan, to Edmund ’16 and Bryn Frankhouser Hannon ’16.

A son, Owen Bryan Pattis, was born Dec. 13, 2025, to Ryan and Lauren Carosi Pattis ’16. He is the grandson of Michele Maguire Carosi ’87 and Lawrence Carosi ’87.

A daughter, Grace Marie Richione, to Marco ’16, G’17 and Victoria Kochmer Richione ’15 in Celebration, Florida.

DEATHS

Thomas J. Brown '55, Livingston, New Jersey 

Joseph F. Licata '56, G'59, Dallas

Patrick L. Tighe '62, Clarks Summit 

John P. Raspen '64, Palm Harbor, Florida 

Francis J. Montella '65, Old Forge

Domenick F. DeFranco '68, Roseto

Anthony F. Iorfida '69, Berwick

Eileen Mehan Christian G'73, Glenburn Township

Michael C. Granville '75, Jefferson Township 

Bernard-Dean F. Marucci, M.D. '76, Bristow, Virginia

Valerie Majez Evans '78, Arlington, Virginia

Wayne M. Jennings G'79, Binghamton

Ralph F. Touch '83, Fleetville 

David M. Pikna G'85, Melbourne, Florida

Matthew R. Hanlon '87, Grand Rapids, Michigan 

William J. Casey G'01, Fogelsville 

Matthew J. Stefanelli '03, G'05, South Abington Township   

FRIENDS/FAMILY DEATHS

Eugene C. and Barbara J. Furey, parents of April B. Furey Reuther ’92 and Gina S. Furey ’91

Brian Faherty, father of Heather (Faherty) Hudson ’93, Jessica (Faherty) Walsh ’97 and John Faherty ’03