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News & Notes ’50s Nancy and Frank Nemshick ’56 celebrated their 50 th wedding anniversary with a dinner party in Harrisburg, given by their four children. They have eight grandchildren. They were married June 20, 1959 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Peckville. William A. Cook ’59 has published a book entitled Tracking Deception and is currently awaiting the publication of two additional works: The Rape of Palestine, and The Chronicles of Nefaria. Jim Strome ’59 won the Neighborly Senior Citizen’s Most Logged Steps Award for the third consecutive year. A member of the Sunshine Senior Center of Saint Petersburg, FL, the step program lasted two months in which Jim logged over 175 miles. He is also active at Lifestyle’s and Body Dynamic’s Gyms. Jim has been a resident of Florida for 14 years. ’60s Don Zlotek ’60 announced that his grandson, Justin Zlotek, Class of 2010 will participate as a senior member of the football team 50 years after his grandfather quarterbacked for the Monarchs. Anthony J. Mussari, Ph.D. ’63 published a book entitled Step Into My Heart: Heart Disease and Open Heart Surgery My New Best Friends. In addition to the book, Tony produced a 21-part series about his experiences for his television program Windsor Park Stories. Thomas L. Crandell, Ph.D. ’65 and his wife Corinne are co-authors of a college textbook about Human Development. The publisher is McGraw-Hill Higher Education and the most recent edition was released in 2009. ’70s Bernard Remakus Ph.D. ’70 was inducted into Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare. Bernard has also been named to every edition of America’s Top Physicians since 2003. He currently works as a clinical assistant professor at the Temple University School of Medicine and has practiced internal medicine in Susquehanna County since 1981. He has published five books and contributed more than 200 articles to medical literature. Thomas J. Walsh ’70 retired from PPL Services in Allentown, Pa after nearly 39 years of service. Tom plans to continue residing in Allentown to live near his daughter and son. Tom is a member of the local Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of Columbus. Tom is also active with the Allentown Hiking Club and enjoys playing golf. Kevin Mitchell ’73 became the President of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPA’s at the Annual Meeting held in June at the Boardwalk Hotel at Walt Disney World. The dinner at the convention was on the set of the Indiana Jones Show at the Disney Hollywood Studios. Pictured are Barry H. Williams, JD, MT, MBA, CPA, King’s faculty, Indiana Jones, Tom Mitchell and Kevin Mitchell ’73. Brendan Boroski ’74 joined the staff of Remax Main Line as a sales associate. Brendan will be specializing in builder and client relations through the Delaware Valley. In the past, his firm was awarded The Pyramid Award for “Best Promotion by a Builder Member” This award was presented for his work handling public relations for Dewey Homes of Wayne, Pa for Extreme Makeover Home Edition featured on ABC television. Old Line Bancshares, Inc., announced the appointment of John P. Davey ’74 to their Board of Directors. John is the managing partner of the law firm O’Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A. in Calverton, MD. Michael W. Bukosky ’75 and William Krajewski ’75 and their families gathered together in Destin, Florida. JoAnne Mirigliani ’76 became Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Nutrition. JoAnne is a Registered Dietitian. Marge Bart ’77 operates the Blue Chip Farms no-kill animal shelter in Dallas, PA. Robert Fortsch ’77 celebrated his 30 th anniversary in the insurance business. Bob works out of a Prudential Office in Paramus, NJ. Peter Gagliardi ’77 published an online article entitled The Decline of American Capitalism under the pen name Matthew Paul after attending a lecture given by Neil Weinberg, executive editor of Forbes, in the McGowan School of Business building. Lorraine (Gumienny) Siperko, Ph.D. ’78 worked on a research project with a team of scientists and engineers from the University of Utah, Iowa State University, Wyle Life Sciences and NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The project is for NASA to add biocides to astronauts’ drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. Lorraine’s group discovered a method to monitor the concentration of biocides in the water. ’80s During the presidential campaign last fall, King’s alum Boris Krawczeniuk ’82, a political reporter for Times Shamrock newspaper had the opportunity to interview then presidential candidate Barack Obama. Joseph J. Niezgoda ’83 published a book entitled The Lennon Prophecy – A New Examination of the Death Clues of the Beatles. Marilyn (DeGennaro) Millington ’84 was co-winner of the Wilkes-Barre Chamber’s ATHENA Award. The award is presented annually to women who show excellence in business accomplishments, community service, personal achievements and assisting other women working toward their full leadership potential. Joe Mossa ’84 was inducted on November 8, 2008 into the St. John Vianney High School (Holmdel, NJ) Sports Hall of Fame for his years of dedication to the sport of wrestling, not only as an outstanding athlete, but also as a coach. On the weekend of June 19-20, members of the King’s College tennis teams from 1984 through 1987 returned for a reunion with Coach Bill Eydler ’69. Pictured are: Rob Olear ’85, Bill Barnett ’87, Coach Bill Eydler ’69, George Gross ’87, Jerome Kilmer ’86, Bill Turley ’86 Bob Nocek ’89 is the new Vice President and Chief Operating Officer by the Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. ’90s Health Partners appointed Eugene T. Diebold, CPA ’91 as Controller. In this role he will be primarily responsible for the financial infrastructure, planning, reporting and monitoring functions. He resides in Centre Square, Pa with his wife Barbara and their three children. In December ’08, Susan Snyder ’92 graduated with honors from Alvernia University’s MBA program. 28 Pride ✦ Fall 2009
Joseph Newcomer ’94 was promoted to Senior Manager at Unisys. Joseph is responsible for systems integration for a multi-year project with Customs and Border Protection. He also received his Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. He resides in Leesburg, VA with his wife Diane and their son Matthew. Donna Braccini Bittmann ’94 was selected as one of 110 people across the country to be on the 10 th Anniversary of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire with Regis Philbin as a part of the fastest finger group. Mary Ives Thompson ’95 coauthored the book He Says/She Says Shakespeare with Francesco A. Ancona. The literary analysis provides a gender-based analysis of six of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. Major Eric Lindgren USMC ’95, was awarded a Bronze Star for his meritorious service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as the Officer in Charge of his Police Transition Team, I Marine Expeditionary Force from January 148, 2008 – August 1, 2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During this period, Major Lindgren led a key role in support of the mission to establish police primacy in ensuring security across the 22,000 square miles of Iraq’s Al Anbar province. He and his wife, Cara, reside in Marcellus, NY. He is currently employed by the Syracuse Police Department. Shelly L. Centini, Esq. ’97 was named partner at the Dyller Law Firm. The Dyller Law Firm concentrates in civil rights litigation and criminal defense. Jeannine Lesante Mazurkiwecz ’97 was one of the 2009 P.E.A.R.L. award recipients from the Hazleton YM/YWCA on Friday March 13. She was given the award in the Communications category. Jeannine is the Executive News Director for News 13 in Hazleton and Vice President of Sam-Son Productions, Inc. PEARL stands for professionalism, excellence, achievement, role model, responsibility and leadership. It honors women in the community who have made contributions to their community and employers. ’00s Claudia P. Brodkin ’00, manager of the undergraduate Chemistry labs at Virginia Tech, received the College of Science Diversity Award for 2008. The annual award recognizes a faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions in diversity on campus. Kara Clemente ’02 graduated from Temple University School of Pharmacy with a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy. Kara has accepted a position with Giant Food Corporation in the Philadelphia area. Amy Dinofrio ’02 was honored as an Unsung Hero at Pikes Peak United Way. In addition to working as a human resources/ technology manager, Amy serves as President of Special Kids Special Families. She is also President-elect/Vice-President of Interfaith Hospitality Network and a member of the 2009 class of Leadership Pikes Peak. Jonathan Morrissey ’03, a member of the Business School Advisory Council, led his company to it’s largest event when they created all of the flower arrangements for the 2009 US Women’s Open (Golf) in Bethlehem, PA. Erica Andruscavage ’04 received a Master of Arts in English Literature from Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY. Erica currently teacher English in Virginia. James Few Baird IV ’04 graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will continue his medical training at Kennedy Health System, Stratford, NJ. Kristina Silvestry ’04 was honored as a recipient of the 2009 Union County Women of Excellence Award. Kristina was the youngest woman honored this year and works to help some of the youngest victims of domestic violence. Kristina holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is a primary counselor at “A Child’s View” a Union County PALS Program through the YWCA of Easter Union County. Laura Bonin ’06 received her juris doctorate degree from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, VA. Laura also received Regent’s Academic Merit Scholarship and graduated in the top 10 th percentile of her law school class. Kristen Sebastian ’06 received The Best Teachers award from Pocono Mountain West High School for the third consecutive year. This award is given from the students to teachers in recognition for being an outstanding teacher and for making a difference. Kristen teaches math at the high school. Daniel Bauder ’08 was hired as the Executive Director of the Chester County (PA) Democratic Committee. In Memoriam Our prayers and condolences are extended to the families of the following alumni and friends who recently passed away: Frank X. Briel ’50 Thomas D. McDonald ’50 Charles R. Armstrong ’51 Thomas Tobin ’51 Dr. John F. Duffy, Jr. ’52 Robert J. McBride ’53 Paul S. Rava ’54 John E Saylor, Sr. ’55 Michael R. Manganella ’56 Michael T. Armstrong ’59 Thomas J. Canfield ’60 Frank G. Harrison ’61 Dr. William P. Gruzenski ’63 Richard D. Butler ’65 Alice O’Malley – Former Staff John Gentry Harris – Former Faculty Stanley J. Dysleski ’68 William G. Riccetti, Jr. ’70 Mary Elaine Trotta ’72 Allan E. Makowski ’73 Gerald W. Farrell ’74 David G. Reilly ’74 Kevin C. Igoe ’79 Joseph J. Kaminski ’83 John M. Phillips ’83 Irene P. Arnold ’84 Ruth Prodgers ’87 Gregory Kostyak ’86 Frances B. Jacobs ’93 Paul Popielarski ’00 Joan Diana – Former Reference Librarian Pride ✦ Fall 2009 29
Page 1 and 2: FALL 2009 Deacons- King’s Graduat
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Page 5 and 6: Kevin Clark Mathematics, football a
Page 7 and 8: Dustin Stark, who received a degree
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Page 11 and 12: King’s Earns Place on CCAP/Forbes
Page 13 and 14: Faculty Profile Laurie Ayre Reading
Page 15 and 16: Faces of King’s Jacintha Burke Ad
Page 17 and 18: Matt Easterday named Head Swimming
Page 19 and 20: Knoblauch, Venarchick Achieve Rare
Page 21 and 22: Athletic Schedule Winter 2009-2010
Page 23 and 24: King’s Easter Egg Hunt Despite a
Page 25 and 26: R e u n i o n King’s Annual Reuni
Page 27 and 28: Campus Neighbor Celebrates Part of
Page 29: Alumni Profile Mike Angley ’81 Mi
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Page 35 and 36: Donor Profile Richard A. Alley, M.D

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