1952

Nancy Smith O’Brien shares, “Tom and I are now living in an independent living community in New Bern, N.C., close to our five children, several of our grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Two more great-grandbabies are due shortly. Our 1952 graduation seems so long ago but what special years.”

1954

Mary Lee Gannon Krieg shares, “The Class of 1954 celebrated its 71st Anniversary last June. Our remaining classmates are mostly living in senior housing or close to relatives. Vivien Demm has support and is doing fine for now. Tomi Nolan has the same and her daughter lives nearby. Joan Truax Avioli moved from Kiawah Island this past summer to Rolesville, N.C., near her son Rick. The exception is Delores Musarra Plunkett who is still driving and plays doubles tennis three times a week, outdoors, all year. Good genes! Mary Lee Gannon Krieg lives in a senior housing community near Seattle. It has been a busy summer with most of her children’s families visiting from the east coast. It was very interesting and fun talking to the six grandchildren in college and the two in high school. Times have changed. She also has seven great-grandchildren, with Maeve’s birth in August. We are all amazed and thrilled to have this gift of long life!”

1957

Margaret Spahr Brennan shares, “Hard to believe that my last grandchild is now a sophomore at Grinnell College. His brothers graduated from Princeton (I live nine miles from there) and Dartmouth. On another note my family now has five generations of teachers. The Pennsylvania connections are that my mom taught English at Crafton High School for 12 years before marriage and her mom taught in a one-room schoolhouse outside Altoona in the early 1880s.”

Rosemarie Porto Marone sold her home in Connecticut following her husband Joe’s death from a stroke near his 87th birthday on Oct 31, 2024. She frequently sees her three children in Maryland and Atlanta, and three grandchildren in New York City, plus two in Pittsburgh. Rosemarie stays in touch with Pat Didyoung Wentling, who has a home on Sanibel Island, Fla.

The youngest grandson of Sally Leete Clarke is a college sophomore, and her oldest granddaughter recently married. Sally’s happy with four years of living in a senior community in Walnut Creek, Calif. She and husband Bill will celebrate their 63rd anniversary in February 2026. Sally stays in touch with Barb Binder Jones.

Nancy Stoner still lives in Ruffsdale, Pa., which is only 15 miles away from Seton Hill. She reports that she is happy to see improvements in the Seton Hill buildings and enhancement of the curriculum.

Residing in Danville in East Bay near San Francisco, Barbara Binder Jones has four of her eight children living nearby. In all, she has 24 grandkids and 22 greatgrands. She keeps fit with a daily stroll, using her walker for safety outdoors.

Mary Lou Cronin Kintz writes from Cumming, Ga. that her last grandchild graduated from college and all six now have jobs, plus, another great-grandchild has arrived. While in New York in July, she attended the Michael Jackson musical on Broadway, then spent five days visiting her oldest son and his family in Minnesota. She also visited friends and family in Pensacola and Mobile. Lots of plane delays, but she doesn’t stress out. Still walks at least a mile a day and partakes in senior aerobics. Achy joints don’t stop her

Joan Casale says, “I look forward to my 90th birthday when my San Diego daughter Alexandra will drive us to Julian in the Cuyamaca Mountains to see the vivid fall colors and enjoy the famous apple pie! I’ve belonged to the same book club for 50 years, and after 30+ years of leadership, others have volunteered to be in charge. Continue my daily walk in Doyle Park near my retirement home, and enjoy driving my 25-year old Honda Civic. Happily, my New York daughter Victoria visits us several times a year.”

1963

Patricia Garvey Regan shares, “I planned hip replacement surgery in March and canceled my usual trip south to visit friends and relatives. Coupled with the ‘I never remembered such a hot and humid summer’ mantra, I was eager to get away. In September, I joined a bus tour to Mackinac Island, Mich. I went solo, not knowing anyone on the tour. It proved to be a rewarding experience in meeting people and seeing new sights. At the end of October, I’m (planning on) taking a week long Road Scholar Opera course in New York City. We’ll attend two operas and meet people who are performers or involved with production at the Met. Though thankful for my excellent health, I recently put my name on a one-totwo-year waiting list for a move to a lifecare community. I want to be proactive rather than reactive to health situations that may arise in the years to come. It’s about an hour from where I love living right now, but a short 15 minutes from where my daughter and her family live. It removes the ‘what if’ stress on her, my son and me. In the meantime, I have about two years to empty drawers, closets, the basement and garage. Luckily I don’t have an attic. I hope two years is enough time!”

Lou Anne Wilks Swetonic shares, “Our granddaughter and her husband in Salt Lake City are expecting a girl in January. She will be our first great-grandchild and we are hoping she will be born on my mother’s birthday, January 17. My mom is living in Skilled Nursing long-term care and will be 107. That will make five generations living. Hopefully we will get a Zoom photo.”

1964

Diana Murphy-Greiner opens our news. “When The Forward arrives, I look for the insert with alumni news, and when I see our news, I don’t think of it as class news. It’s more like family news.”

Many of us share that feeling. We are a family; we care about one another. How is Jeanie? Does Arlene still have Lawns for Love? Did Mel and her friends get together this year? Are Louise and Doug still making Woodto-Wonderful toys? How are Kathy and Mary doing after the loss of their husbands? How do we feel about being Seton Hill women? Well, let’s see!

Jeanie Keally Mayes feels “the most wonderful thing that happened to me at Seton Hill was having Sister Leah Wolf ’42 as a French teacher. My desire to teach French has persisted for more than 50 years.”

Sally Conroy Fullman stands with Jeanie in her love, respect, and gratitude for Sister Leah.

Mary Reilly Barrett had a recent visit from Sheila Delaney and Kathy Whalen Eaton, and the three of them spent most of a Sunday together, talking about Seton Hill and their time there. Mary hadn’t seen Sheila since Kathy’s wedding so it was a great reunion. Mary continues, “Now that I am in my 80s I find that I often reflect on the past. My family has been most influential in my life, but my friendships are a close second. I am still close to a girl I met on the first day of first grade, and I have dear friends from my Seton Hill days. They have been with me through sad and stressful times and the loss of parents, a sibling, and my husband. We have also shared joyful times and everyday events. They have made my life richer and fuller. I also reflect fondly on the people who were in my life for a time but have either passed or we have lost touch. Many have had a positive and lasting impact on me. I wish I could share this with them.”

Janet Karakitsos Conomos cherishes friendships also. “The greatest gift to me from my time at Seton Hill is the gift of precious friendships. I cherished my friendships then and even more now, 65 years later. Mel Lawrie Higgins, Jan Murphy Scolio, Jerri Stein Romeo, Fran Kaminsky Slattery, and I continue to meet regularly, in person and via Zoom. We have stayed in touch with many others too, and send warm, best wishes to all the members of our class!”

Two other close friends are Bonnie Harshbarger and Sharon Brewer. Sharon paints a portrait of transformation of a girl to a woman. “In 1959, two weeks after high school, 2,000 miles from home, a 17-year-old, only child, began her college experience at Seton Hill. In 1964, a Seton Hill woman graduated, a committed Vatican II Catholic, with a career that provided fulfillment and joy, an accomplished professional life, and a lifetime of friendship and memories to cherish like roses in December.”

For Bonnie, “Seton Hill taught me to think critically, to investigate issues fully. It encouraged me to want to make a difference in the world, in people’s lives, in how we live. I am grateful to have had both religious and lay professors. What they gave me has lasted a lifetime.”

That experience reverberates with Laurene DiGennaro Kristof. “The young and idealistic freshman who started Seton Hill in 1959, has become a woman full of convictions and opinions. Seton Hill gave me the education and confidence to become the person I am today. While Life has a way of equalizing us – we have all seen joy, happiness, outrage, disappointment, fear, tragedy, and love – we are still individuals who want to be counted. At this stage of my life I look forward to helping those who are less fortunate than I am. I still want to make a difference. While I am blessed to have a family who cares for me, I want to give that care to others. My faith sustains me; my hope is that I remain healthy enough to help others for a long time. With Mother Seton and the Sisters of Charity, especially Sr. Maurice, that 18-year-old college freshman has become a real Seton Hill woman.”

Bobbi Fitzgerald Grant knew from a very early age that she wanted to attend Seton Hill because her mother had graduated from there in 1927. “I always admired the virtues she developed while a student there. In addition to the good education I received, I feel that my faith deepened, and I learned how to be of service to others. Another thing that I value is the friendships that were formed. Even if it has been five years or 55 years since we’ve seen one other, it is like we were together yesterday.”

Margi Fiori Slavonia’s mother also attended Seton Hill, and Margi is grateful for all the mentors and models of goodness in her life who helped her along life’s journey. “Seton Hill gave me the tools I needed for a career that I so enjoyed in education, and a St. Vincent husband I’ve loved for 61 years and counting. Being connected with classmates has been a gift I am so grateful for.”

And how we remember the friendship and professional collaboration of Pat Barey and Terry Burson! “When Pat came for a summer vacation in Chicago, we decided it was finally time to sort through the remnants of our long media partnership. Not easy to shred, discard and donate the boxes of film and tape that held our life’s work, but rewarding to revisit all the places that life has taken us: inside a ceremonial Kiva on a remote Hopi mesa in Arizona; the painting conservation lab at the Art Institute of Chicago as a priceless Monet is restored; on rounds with Dame Cecily Saunders, founder of the modern hospice movement, at St. Christopher’s Hospice in London, and Westminster Abbey for her memorial a few years later; the Parisian and Cambridge haunts of America’s favorite chef, Julia Child. Our favorite shared memory: time spent on a beloved Pennsylvania hilltop where a solid grounding in the humanities, a deepening of our faith, and the forming of lifelong friendships made everything else possible.”

MaryAnn Kerekes Salvatore has a favorite place: Mukti Mission in India. “I just got back from there, my 32nd visit. I had a marvelous time but I’m feeling my age! It may have been my last trip. I’m planning to relocate to South Carolina permanently next year, and hope to sell my home in New Jersey to a ministry as a halfway house for recovering addicts. Prayers appreciated!”…

Gail Vermilyea Quigley has two favorite places – the continuing care retirement community in Bethesda where she now lives, and England. She has made new friends and keeps in touch with old friends. Brenda Bergquist Kessler’s sister moved to the same community a few months ago, and Brenda came from Chicago for a visit. “We had a wonderful time reminiscing.” Gail is actively involved with the Order of Malta and its many ministries caring for the sick and the poor. “I still travel to England every summer, and spent six weeks there this summer, visiting my husband John’s family and longtime friends. I am thankful for the opportunities that the Lord has given me. Seton Hill and the Sisters of Charity provided a solid springboard over 60 years ago.

Daly Ann Mackowski Schreck is doing well in California. She and David are active in their parish ministries and ecumenical programs, keep close to their kids, and stay fit, both physically and spiritually, enjoying time in nature. But, alas, difficulties come our way.

Nora Sullivan writes that she slipped while walking, and fell. “The next thing I knew, I had broken my right femur, and it required surgery.”

We mourn the loss of two celebrated classmates, Carole Carlson Robert and Audrey Fedyszyn Jakubowski Lazarus. Carole died from cancer June 8, in hospice care, at her home in Pittsburgh, with her family at her side. She loved her husband, two sons, and eight grandchildren. Carole and her husband John lived in Germany for 37 years and taught on a military base - Carole in math, and John in English. They traveled widely. From her obituary: “Carole lived a singular, long life. She was blessed with good friends, a wonderful family, and the joy of living in places most only visit on vacations.” Audrey died Sept. 8 from a brain disease. She earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry and spent most of her career working with major pharmaceutical companies, handling regulatory affairs. She and her husband, Gerald Lazarus, MD created a Basic Science Fund for Women in science who are engaged in research under the guidance of a Seton Hill faculty member. Audrey and her husband held international positions, living in China for three years, where Audrey taught young medical students.

We come to the end of our class news, with lives well lived in service to others, and enduring, enriching friendships planted deep in our hearts. May we continue to be there for one another. “Family news” we have shared with one another in the past. We were girls once; we are women now. Wise women. Bent women in some ways by the losses we have endured. But still strong. Seton Hill women. Hazarding, moving forward, each doing our part as we bring peace to the world.

1965

Mary Diederich Ott will have a solo exhibit at Touchstone Gallery in Washington, D.C. from January 14 through February 16, 2026. The exhibit “My Favorite Things” will be a retrospective of her paintings and original prints. There will be a reception on Saturday, January 24 from 3 pm to 6 pm. All are welcome.

1969

On Sunday, Sept. 28, Richard and Joanna Pietropaoli Stillwagon attended a diocesan Mass for couples celebrating their 50th golden anniversary. A special invitation was also sent to the couples celebrating their 55th anniversary since their 50th in 2020 was canceled because of Covid. “We were one of those couples and were blessed to attend this special celebration five years in the making,” Joanna wrote. 

And another 50th wedding anniversary, this one from France. Robert and Pat Boyd Giuli will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 31. They have planned a family reunion and dinner at Roquebrune Cap Martin on the Côte d’Azur. This will bring together some 20 guests, especially Pat and Robert’s two sons and their families: elder son, Nicolas, his wife, Deanna, and their children, Sebastien, 5, and Emmy-Rose, 3, from London; and their younger son, Frédéric, with his wife, Isabelle, and their two daughters, Angele, 9, and Leonie, 7. This will be followed by a luncheon Jan. 1. “Fifty years!” Pat said. Joyeux anniversaire! to both couples!

Mary Susan Bradley took a detour en route to Cape Cod this summer and stopped in Emmitsburg, Md. “I toured the Seton Shrine, walked the grounds and appreciated the strength of Mother Seton as she focused on opening her school for women, overcoming harsh weather, primitive housing and f inancial limitations.” Hazard yet Forward indeed!

Sandy Yowik Thomasson wrote to say she’s still traveling and rehearsing for another play. “In August,” Sandy reported, “we introduced three of our young adult grandchildren to the glories of Paris and London.” Next up for Sandy, taking on the role of Aunt March in her local Riverwalk Theatre production of “Little Women.”

This summer Peggy Marcinizyn Fischbeck broke loose from California living to visit the East Coast – twice. “We celebrated significant birthdays, family reunions, and cheered my husband, Jeff, through his first run at the Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest,” Peggy wrote. “There were almost 100 who looked like Hemingway,” she added. “We had to be careful we came home with the right ‘Ernest.’ We had a blast, even with coming home as an ‘also ran.’”

On their way back from West, they stoped in Ponte Vedra, Fla., for a mini-reunion with Kathi Pandak Bateson Glass and her husband Torrey. “They had just about talked us into a vacation home when we had to return to California for our annual block party,” Peggy said. “While we had fun times up and down the coast, the 95-degree temps confirmed our decision to continue living in San Diego – for now.”

It’s been more than 55 years since they sang and played guitars at a folk Mass at Seton Hill, but when these four musicians – Cora Mickler Dusk ’70, Carolyn Fronapel ’71, Katie Moloney and Marie McColley Kersetter ’70 (front) – got together in Disney World in May, it was yesterday once more. For five days they talked and laughed and then talked and laughed some more. Next stop in their reunion tour – maybe Hawaii!

1970

Carole Strojan de Triquet shares, “The 55 years since our graduation have been a real adventure full of unexpected twists and turns. From living and teaching in a dangerous part of Philadelphia when John was in med school, to Navy tours of duty that took us from Philadelphia to Chesapeake to Iceland and, ultimately, back to Chesapeake, we have been very blessed along the way. We have learned and grown as we continue to do each day. For over 17 years I volunteered almost daily in our children’s schools and initiated several new programs. Our interest in education led John to decide to jump into what we thought would be a race for Chesapeake’s first elected School Board. A month later at Governor Allen’s inauguration in 1994, a legislator friend told us that School Board elections were at least two years away. But, since Council appointed School Board members at the time, would John consider running for Council? John ran, won, and has been serving ever since. He is currently the longest-serving Council member and longest-serving Vice Mayor in Chesapeake’s history. Any time he has thought about not running, he is always recruited again by individuals or by a petition. Our commitment to good government on every level is something both children share. Our daughter, Christine, returned from Italy to become the 4th District Director for the Romney campaign and is still active in the Republican Party. Our son John was accepted into the George Washington School of Political Management but declined because of his NYC job. That said, he still has an avid interest in politics. And this brings me to the reason why John and I were not at this reunion. We were heavily involved in a few primary races here in Chesapeake, as well as statewide. I was helping candidates with their literature and ground-games, as well as holding events in our home for them. It never ends, but we love it! For now, and for the foreseeable future, I continue to be a member of the State Central Committee, the governing body of the Republican Party of Virginia. It has been my privilege to have earned the trust of the people of my district for well over a decade and I plan to serve as long as I am able. And John just celebrated 50 years as a doctor! Over those years he has seen thousands of children and is now even seeing the grandchildren of former patients. In fact, one of our current Chesapeake City Council members was once John’s patient! Years ago, John was the first medical director of the Child Advocacy Center in Norfolk and testified as an expert witness in many child abuse cases. He also served on two Virginia medical boards under Governors Allen and McDonnell. John currently is a partner in Pediatric Specialists, a Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters group. I thank Seton Hill and St. Vincent for instilling in John and me the idealism and values to work to make our world a better place. Our goal has always been to ‘do something’ and not just ‘be someone.’”

Mary Ann Pantoni Lloyd shares, “After receiving my Ms.Ed. from Duquesne University, I spent my last 20 years at Central Catholic in Pittsburgh. Now retired, I enjoy my five grandchildren, a neurotic yorkie, writing and my garden. Bill (SVC ‘68) and I feel blessed with our extraordinarily ordinary life. Look for us on the front porch.”

Jaclyn Murton Walters reports, “Fourteen members of the Class of 1970 met for our class meeting on Saturday, June 7. We enjoyed a lively and energetic time of sharing memories and news. An amazing idea arose from our gathering: We do not wish to wait five years for our next reunion before being with one another again. Hence, a small committee is exploring the option of a Great Lakes cruise in 2027. In July, Jackie sent a survey out to all class members for whom she had valid emails. Unfortunately, only 14 people responded, and three of them sent regrets that a cruise is not possible for them. There was some email discussion about the possibility of meeting somewhere for a couple of days. Suggestions included Boston, New York City, Pittsburgh, and Bedford, Pa. (the Bedford Springs Hotel). Consideration included the ability to get to a place easily by car, train, or plane; costs; and how a group might be together in such a venue. Anyone with ideas - and, even more importantly, willing to work on seeing them to fruition(!) - should email Jackie. Twelve of us had the wonderful experience of staying at St. Emma’s Monastery, Greensburg, where several of us stayed in 2021 as housing for both reunions was not available on campus. Several attendees felt our gathering there added to the specialness of this momentous reunion. Three scholarship funds at Seton Hill are associated with members of our class. The first to be created was The Ada Fiorelli Endowed Fund for Adult Students in memory of our Ada Fiorelli ‘70. The second is The Jaclyn Murton Walters ‘70 Endowed Scholarship for Study Abroad, and the most recent is The Printy Family Endowed Scholarship for the Teaching and Healing Professions. When you are determining where to direct your donations to the Hill, please, consider contributing to one (or all) of these scholarship funds. Here is news from our class meeting as well as from correspondence sent to your reunion co-chairs. Enjoy the news!” …

Theresa Babco Green wrote, “I am always impressed with what our Seton Hill College has become when I read the Forward. I’m very good here in Austin - I am active in sports and exercise and volunteer at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower center and have lots of family here. I’ve taken tours and given tours of the Johnson City/LBJ attractions (including Johnson Ranch). I garden at the wildflower center and also work in the gift shop. I have visited the ‘Hill’ a few times when I’ve returned to PA to visit family who never left Punxsutawney.”

Jovita Baratta Minnich attended the reunion in person and shared that the joy of her life is her 8-year-old grandson in Asheville, N.C., with whom she was to share five weeks this summer.

Pamela Basista, who could not attend, sent her greetings and best wishes to everyone.

Caroline Blair Butler sent, “Following retirement, my husband and I moved to Edenton, N.C., where we volunteer with the arts center, library, and recreation and sports programs. I am a docent at local historic sites, serve on the town’s historic preservation commission, and am active in several national lineage associations: membership in the latters’ local chapters gives me opportunities to promote preservation, education, and citizenship in our community.” 

Michele Carlino Lutzow gave our class a reason to brag: she had a painting in the Alumni Art Exhibit. Michele’s granddaughter, Holland, age 4, has cancer. In Michele’s words, “The prognosis is good; the journey is horrible.” Let us hold Holland and the entire family in our prayers.

Ann Combs Stainton shared, “I am enjoying my retirement (from practice as a clinical psychologist) years and am in good health at present. I feel very fortunate. Life is good. I am fairly active politically and am currently working on electing a nominee to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Also, I am the treasurer of a foundation that makes grants to psychology graduate students who work with underserved populations here in New Jersey. My daughter Elizabeth is 35, an attorney and lives in NYC. So, we get to see her fairly frequently. On a more serious note: I reconnected with Florence Buckley in 2016 after I retired. Unfortunately, she died suddenly in October 2024. She was very active politically in Philadelphia. She had twin sons who are now 27. Her Facebook page was still active the last time I checked. Her obituary can be googled and gives a great summary of her life. I always felt she was a big part of my Seton Hill experience even though she left after sophomore year.”

Carol Corsetti Zeitler wrote, “I live in Moon Township, Pa., not far from Pittsburgh and within five miles of where I grew up. My sister, Rosemary Corsetti ‘74, and her family live less than one mile away, thus my support system is quite handy. I do volunteer work for Three Rivers Hospice. I like to knit, try to read and do my best to keep up with the activities of my children and grandchildren. I enjoy going to Oldies and DooWop concerts and have been known to travel to see my favorites. I like Hilton Head and the Outer Banks whenever possible, and I’ve been going to Ft. Myers/Sanibel, Fla., for a month in the winter for the past several years. My daughter, Rebecca, is a senior public relations consultant for an international pharmaceutical company. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Christian, and my grandson, Ronan (11). My daughter, Sarah, is a product manager for Armstrong World Industries, the company responsible for all of the new ceilings at Pittsburgh International Airport. She lives in Lancaster, Pa., with my granddaughters, August (16) and Citizen (14). My son, Mark, is a captain for United Airlines flying 737s. He lives in Canonsburg, Pa., with his wife, Melissa, and my grandson, Matthew (10). The only other thing - I would encourage our classmates to visit the Seton Shrine, the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Seton in Emmitsburg, Md. if they ever have the opportunity to do so. It is a beautiful Shrine, such a holy place. Mother Seton is buried right there in the Basilica and you can pray right beside her there. The information provided in the museum is wonderful, the grounds are stunning. It’s just an amazing place.”

Kathi Dziuban Scott attended the weekend and shared that she and her husband downsized to a condo in an over-55 community this past December. “We did sell our house quickly and moved at the end of February. We only moved four miles, so we’re able to keep our same schedules and activities.” As much as she enjoyed gardening, she now likes looking out her windows and watching the landscapers work.

Babs Erny was not able to attend but sent her greetings and good wishes to the class.

Darleen Farley and her wife Cyndi Marvin attended. They are still raising puppies for Guiding Eyes for the Blind - currently on pup 11; they are looking forward to a trip to Ireland in September with their son Tim and daughter-in-law Maggie. Darleen ran the annual Boilermaker 15 km race in Utica, N.Y., in July. Her son, Greg, came from Georgia to cheer her on.

Mary Ann Gaughan Bentley, who was originally responsible for our connecting with St. Emma’s Monastery as a place for our class to stay in 2021 and then again this year, reflected in a post-meeting email, “The reason I wanted to edit my remarks is because I wanted to focus on how impressed I was that every one of the June attendees is involved in volunteering in our communities. I’m going to stop thinking of myself as class of ‘71 as I’ve never attended a single one of their class reunions.” Mary Ann volunteers at the library at the assisted living facility where she worked.

Jane Halligan Claesgens loved “all being at St Emma’s around one big table, where we could all partake in the conversations and laughter. My memories of our Friday night together this year are of constant laughing (until my face hurt)! So many funny memories! One from fifth Maura was of skateboarding on the wide polished floors. And, of course, the panty raids sophomore year.” Jane has spent the past 10 years serving on the Child Placement Board for the Bergen County Superior Court.

Josie Hamrock Hamer, who attended in person, has made an excellent recovery from hip replacement surgery in 2024 and is back playing pickleball and golf, traveling and hiking.

Carla Harrison Duls sent the following prior to Alumni Weekend: “I’m so sorry that I won’t be able to join you for the reunion. I was looking forward to catching up with everyone and reminiscing about our days on the Hill. However, I’m co-chair of my Pastorate’s Pentecost celebration this weekend, which involves an extended Vigil Liturgy followed by an international taste testing. Readings at the Mass will be in eight languages, including Latin, and dishes from 19 different countries will be served at the potluck. Be sure to tell everyone at the class meeting I said ‘Hi!’ and will miss catching up on their news. I’m involved in pretty much the same pursuits as I was four years ago. I enjoyed my two years as president of the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association and still serve on several committees, as well as acting as an Area Director. I’m the newsletter editor for the Anne Arundel Retired School Personnel Association as well as the archivist, historian, and docent at the Anne Arundel County Free School. I was recently elected to serve again as president of the Annapolis chapter of NARFE, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, and I’m also the newsletter editor. At church, I am the 4th/5th grade catechist, Pastoral Council secretary, Haiti Committee secretary, and Liturgy Committee chair. In my spare time, I enjoy participating in classes offered through the Peer Learning Partnership at my local community college. Since our graduation in 1970, I’ve been eagerly looking forward to our reunions. This is only the second one I’ve missed. I can’t wait to hear all about your get-togethers both on the Hill and at St. Emma’s. Until our next reunion … Hazard yet Forward!”

Juliette Hau Wilson and her husband Jack were traveling, so she could not attend. She sent her “best wishes and hugs to everyone.”

Ellen Hooks Kraft wrote, “In June, we will do Sweden (my daughter leading our group), then my granddaughter Jaden’s graduation from St. Andrew’s University (chemistry) in Scotland.” …

Mary Ann Kicinski Wittig contributed, “Sorry to have missed the reunion. As I told Barb, this previous weekend we celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary with our entire family at my son’s home. I am so blessed to have such a caring family. We then went on to visit my brother, etc. Life is so hectic now even though being retired. The celebration of 55 years since graduation needs to be applauded. My years at Seton and the associations formed there will always be cherished. Hope the reunion went well.”

Jane McMahon joined us for our Friday night potluck at St. Emma’s and for our class meeting. Janie observed, “I enjoy being retired.”

Karen Lagan McNamara joined the reunion in person. Karen has three grandchildren ages 3, 4, and 6. She enjoys tennis, golf, swimming, pickleball, and, of course, time with those grandchildren - she had to hurry away quite early Sunday morning to spend time with them!

Jackie Murton Walters, though retired, continues to be extremely busy with the American Red Cross both here in the United States and elsewhere around the globe. She and her husband, Jim, are looking forward to moving back to Maryland (from North Carolina) in 2026 or 2027.

Barb Nosal Heinze attended in person and shared that she grows tomatoes and makes pickles. She reflected that she felt she wore blinders at SHC and at times wishes she could put blinders on now.

Julie Oswald Warhola contributed this by mail, “2025 is a big year for Julie Oswald Warhola. Her husband, Mike, will turn 75 in June, Julie will turn 80 in October, and in November they will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Julie and Mike are living happy and healthy in Hollis, N.H. in a 55+ community of 52 homes. Their three children all live nearby as do their 11 and 14-year-old granddaughters.”

Louise “Mimi” Paluselli DiLisio attended our class meeting and shared the fascinating tidbit that Tiger Woods stayed in their house when an earlier US Open was held at Oakmont Country Club.

Mary Ann Pantoni Lloyd was present for our class meeting and had sent this by email beforehand, “I have been married to Bill Lloyd (SVC ‘68) for 51 years. In that time I spent 40 years in Catholic education, raised four great kids and enjoyed their successes. My Meighan Lloyd Harding ‘98 recently directed ‘Little Women’ which took first place in Broadway World Pittsburgh. I fostered 6 dogs, got a Master’s in Theology from Duquesne U., traveled abroad four times. There are five grandchildren in the mix who are reteaching me sixth grade math. I am in my fourth year of landscaping our hillside and fighting grub worms. It is impossible to encapsulate 77 years in a brief reading, but I would venture to say all our lives have tasted the deepest of sorrows and the most magnificent bursts of joy and yet we move through the ‘hazard’ to go forward. None of us will go gentle into that good night.”

Susan Printy had planned to attend but had to change plans at the last minute as her grandson Charlie qualified for the state high school track meet in Ohio, where he took two second place awards! Susan recently established The Printy Family Endowed Scholarship for the Teaching and Healing Professions in recognition of her parents and family members who have supported the well-being and betterment of their communities across three generations. Susan’s father, James E. Printy, MD, was a respected physician and longtime member of the local school board. Her mother, E. Jeanne Printy, was a nurse. After having children, she focused primarily on her family but volunteered to staff Red Cross blood drives and conduct assessments of students’ vision and hearing. In her later years, she served as a hospice volunteer. One of 12 children, Susan had two educational careers: as a high school English teacher and as a university professor. Two of her siblings are also lifelong teachers. Two siblings are nurses and one is an obstetrician/gynecologist, like his father. Further, the spouses of six Printy siblings are members of the teaching and healing professions. The third generation has seven individuals in medical careers: three doctors, one nurse, one speech pathologist, one pharmacist, and one student in pre-med. Four Printy grandchildren are teachers in practice. Currently, two of these eleven have teacher spouses and three have medical ones. Susan and her siblings are proud of this legacy and are confident it will continue into the fourth generation and beyond.

Cynthia Ralston Gergen last attended our 25th and was unable to attend our 55th but sent her best wishes to everyone.

Linda Stark Jensen still lives in Georgia and wrote to say her daughter Annette and son Peter and their families are incredibly busy - Annette with a job change at Home Depot with a high position on the Pro side and Peter with his company, Viking Turbine Services. She added “a nice part of the year was having Ollie (one of the grandchildren) come here about once a month for ‘baking class’ which produced masterpieces and laughs and gave him a different activity. He has also played lots of soccer.”

Bev Wilson DiSabato attended the meeting and shared she has been accepted as a volunteer in the guardian ad litem program.

1971

Charlotte Rundel Cronauer shares, “We have two grandsons to introduce to you. William Thomas is three years old and goes to pre-K once a week. He will play basketball this winter. His brother Max is 4-months-old and has the most expressive eyes and a great smile. His middle name is Kenneth for my father. My husband Tom and I are truly blessed.”

Kathryn Mihalcik Moore shares, “This summer my grandchildren (ages 3 to 12) were all in and they all donned their Seton Hill shirts for me.” Clockwise from left: Drexel Mark Keller, 8; Olive Jean Keller, 12; Penny Kathryn King, 3; Zoey Elizabeth King, 6; and Lyla Florence Priddin, 3

1972

Sr. Barbara Ann Smelko reports, “As the coordinator of the Sisters of Charity Garden Project, I’ll be celebrating its tenth anniversary in October 2025. Thank you, SHU students/alumni/staff, for your generous helping hands in partnering with us.”

Michelle Campbell Toohey shares, “I published the historical fiction ‘Moon and Stars Over Assisi: The Women Who Loved St. Francis’. I collaborated with Kathy Mendus Dlugos ‘79 on the cover art. Together we have given talks to various book clubs about the process of turning fact into fiction, as well as creating art that is also true to the time period. In November we are also doing a presentation at Westmoreland County Community College with similar themes in mind. Other book clubs scheduled.” 

1973

Jonnie Guerra appreciates how many members of the Class of 1973 shared their personal and family updates, travel experiences, professional activities, and reflections on their Seton Hill connections. We are an inspiring group of women who are making the most of every opportunity life presents!

Sister Jane Ann Cherubin wrote that she moved back to South Korea on May 23, 2025. She now resides at the Mother Seton House in Seoul and works in the development office for the Korean Province of the Sisters of Charity. Some of you may be as surprised as Jonnie was to learn there are more than 200 Sisters of Charity in the Korean Province! Previously Sister Jane Ann spent 32 years in Korea and then returned to the United States, where she served for 16 years in General Leadership for the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill.

Mary Celestine Zelenak also sent relocation news. She and husband Bob have moved to Panama City, Fla., and are in their 45th year of practicing emergency medicine. Mary says that working part-time gives them the perfect mix of work and relaxation, with travel and family outings topping their list of favorite things to do.

Rachel Cellini Morris and husband Michael moved to a new home in May. They needed a one-floor living space and found a lovely little home in Bay Village. After 33 years in their previous residence, the move required a lot of discarding and packing. Rachel said that they are still getting settled but are thrilled their new home is situated just blocks from Lake Erie, the community art gallery, St. Raphael’s church, and, most importantly, Huntington Beach and playground for when the grandkids come to visit. This past spring Rachel exhibited at the new Pinwheel Gallery in Cleveland. She was pleased that classmate Christine Dziedzina, who lives nearby, was able to view the show. Rachel, Michael, both daughters and their husbands, and all five grandchildren took a summer trip to Virginia Beach to visit Michael’s side of the family. Since Michael is the only one of the six Morris siblings to live out of state and he and Rachel had not visited Virginia Beach in eight years, a reunion became a priority. It was the first time most of Michael’s family had met their grandkids and a sun and fun-filled week for everyone!

Mary Ann Noroski Scully reported that son James and new daughter-in-law Jenny were delighted with their wedding festivities at the Homestead in Hot Springs, Va., during the first weekend in August. It was a wonderful opportunity for all four branches of their expanded family, including Jenny’s relatives from Greece, to meet, enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate James and Jenny’s marriage. As photos on Facebook attest, Mary Ann was quite the chic mother-of-the-groom in a gorgeous black and white ensemble.

Even though it was a rainy week, Carol Seirup and Karen Kurek Lynch had a ball on their June trip to England! Carol’s favorite attraction was Stonehenge, and Karen said that for her it was a toss-up between Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. In October, Carol planned to take a Viking River cruise on the Danube with 1971 Seton Hill alumnae Betty Buse and Anne Sokolowski Carroll, and Anne’s husband Dave. This was to be the first river cruise for all of them, and they could not wait! Carol also has scheduled a cruise in and around Ireland for May 2026. It seems safe to say that Carol loves traveling!!

Stephanie Knapp King sent an update on her Jubilee Year Pilgrimage to Italy. Her fellow “pilgrims” came from many different parishes in the Greensburg diocese, and they were a fun and amiable group. The pilgrimage itself was both magnificent and exhausting. In 11 days, Stephanie and the other pilgrims walked over 60 miles through crowded streets and winding passages, up mountainsides, down through catacombs, and over miles of marble floors in the most breathtaking cathedrals and basilicas in the world. Stephanie had researched the meaning of a Jubilee Pilgrimage before going, but the actual spiritual experience left her feeling humble and grateful to have had the opportunity. Stephanie was especially touched and honored that so many classmates entrusted her with their personal and poignant requests and intentions to take to the Vatican. She printed everything we sent exactly as it was written and carried all the messages with her in a satchel through the Four Holy Doors of the papal basilicas that are open only during a jubilee year. The pilgrimage proceeded through St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major (burial place of Pope Francis), St. Paul Outside the Walls, ending at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Stephanie pointed out that, for the first time in history, the Pope who reseals the Four Holy Doors will not be the same one who unsealed them. How exciting, too, that she was in Vatican City for the selection of Pope Leo XIV! Thank you, Stephanie, for the blessings, mercies, and graces our intentions received via you as our intermediary.

Jane Pfeiffer Russell has been keeping herself busy since she retired from catering in October 2023. She’s not bored yet, as you will see from her many activities!! Jane grows a variety of vegetables and flowers in raised garden beds in front of her home. She has negotiated a win-win deal with a small local restaurant in Pulteney to trade organic-style produce that she grows in the summer for their yummy food during the winter months. When she wrote with her update, it was tomato season. Interestingly, Jane did not buy any tomato plants this year but relied on volunteer plants from the heirlooms she’s grown in the past. Jane has had fun harvesting tomatoes to make catsup as gifts for her family. Her bed and breakfast spaces have stayed busy throughout the spring and summer. She also conducted her first paid wine tour, which earned rave reviews from her guests. When not gardening or hosting, Jane is reading many women authors and is doing so like it is her job!! You can follow Jane on janewineandfood on Instagram or aroundthecorner_airbnb. …

Cathy Fitzgibbons Gleeson was all set to retire at the end of June but a sudden surge in the number of year-three students signed up for the instrumental music program led her to reconsider. The replacement teacher hired simply couldn’t handle the full instructional load, so Cathy is working three hours per week to teach woodwind and percussion students! Her husband Peter did retire and is slowly adjusting to this new situation. Cathy’s BIG news is that son Andrew is getting married. He first met his fiancée in 2009 when they were both on the National Evangelization Team. The two lived about 1600 kilometers apart (Cathy says to think the distance between New York City and St. Louis) but remained in casual contact until mid-2024. That’s when they decided to date more regularly and began getting together monthly in either Brisbane, Queensland, or Bendigo, Victoria. Andrew popped the question in July, and the Gleeson clan will travel from Brisbane to Bendigo for the wedding in April 2026. Grandson Joseph is an active 2½-year-old. Whether pushing around a balance bike, jumping on a trampoline, or stringing together words into sentences, he is his grandmother’s delight!

Kathy Lenzi Mascelli and husband Armond, accompanied by daughters Amanda and Kristina and Amanda’s husband and children, had a wonderful trip to Italy in June. Their travels spanned Italy’s Lazio, Umbria, and Tuscany regions. They celebrated the Jubilee in Rome and had a lovely evening visit with cousins on the beautiful Via Veneto. Next, they traveled to Assisi, where they stayed in a Franciscan monastery, turned hotel, and then ended the trip with visits to Siena and Florence. Among the many fun activities were an olive oil tasting in Umbria, a chocolate tasting in Perugia, visits to wineries in the picturesque small towns of Gubbio and San Gimignano as well as to a family-owned leather factory, and a ton of shopping, walking, and eating! Great memories were made by all three generations! …

Linda Pina Misterkiewicz wrote that she became a great-grandmother on May 19 when a beautiful baby boy, Caleb Dean Shelton, Jr. was born to Linda’s granddaughter Samantha and husband Caleb, Sr.

Patrice Tedescko had an unexpected “moment of Seton Hill joy” when she and husband Bob were on an Alaskan cruise at the end of July. Patrice said she and Bob were both surprised at the number of jewelry stores they encountered in the ports of call. Although neither she nor Bob had any desire to buy jewelry, they decided when the cruise ship docked in Juneau to ask Google to recommend the most reputable jeweler in the city and to go there to window shop. Google sent them to a store called Gary’s. While Bob browsed at a counter that featured tanzanite, Patrice went off to look at gold crosses since she had lost a beautiful one several years ago that she hoped to replace. A young man asked if he could be of help, and he and Bob struck up a conversation. Patrice overheard the salesman ask the typical tourist town question, “Where are you from?” Bob replied they were from Florida and that Patrice was originally from Pennsylvania. The young man lit up and said he had gone to college in Pennsylvania. Patrice joined them just in time to hear the salesman tell Bob that the college had been in Greensburg, and she and Bob were both stunned to learn he was a 2017 graduate of Seton Hill. The young man was equally amazed that Patrice, too, was a Seton Hill alum. Patrice told him about her years at SHC and how different it had been from when he attended. He was so enthusiastic and sweet that she decided to buy a gold and diamond bracelet - very small, but with a big price tag. As Patrice put it, the salesman “went over the moon” with excitement!! He told them he had been working in the store, which belonged to his cousin, for three months, and this was his very first sale!! Patrice and Bob were not only happy that their purchase had made his day but also amazed that Google led to this serendipitous encounter between two Seton Hill alumni halfway around the world from Greensburg, Pennsylvania!

After an eventful winter, Susan Riss Pellish and Jeanne Gruber Bratsafolis continued their long tradition of sharing a week on Callawassie Island in South Carolina. Although the weather didn’t cooperate, the former roommates enjoyed every moment of their time together. Great Southern food, including a trip to Savannah to the Pink House, highlighted the trip. Sue shared that her son Jonathan and daughter-in-law Claire Mahoney recently completed their third 100mile hike. Following hikes in England and Scotland in previous years, the 2025 jaunt took them on an exploration of the Dingle Way in Count Kerry, Ireland. A van transported the couple at the end of each day to a bed-and-breakfast where they enjoyed good food, a warm bed, and refreshing showers. In August, Sue and Christine Morrison LaMarca held a mini reunion at Sue’s home in Shepherdstown, W.Va. and attended the Contemporary American Theater Festival production of Kevin Kling’s play “Unraveled” at the Marinoff Theater, Shepherd University.

Ellen Katter reported that she and husband Jim Regner had a busy summer of travel with trips to their home in Wisconsin and to Rhode Island for a wedding. Their Wisconsin trip featured a few days in Door County, the home of what Ellen describes as “the best cherries ever,” and a place of amazing geography and stunning views along Lake Michigan. During their visit, she and Jim experienced their very first fish boil. White fish, corn, onions, and potatoes are boiled together in a huge cauldron over an open flame, then the flame is accelerated, and the pot “boils over” to clear the fish oil! The yummy dinner was enjoyed by an audience of cheering visitors and topped off with cherry pie! Door County is also known for its art galleries, and Ellen and Jim treated themselves to some lovely pieces. Following their Wisconsin adventures, they traveled to Westerly, Rhode Island, to the Ocean House for niece Charlotte’s wedding. It was a great Katter reunion with brothers, wives, and children. All wedding events were held along the beach and included a lobster bake, a beach party, cocktails on the lawn with a beach view, and a beautiful outdoor wedding as all the guests sipped champagne! And guess whose home was just two doors down from the Ocean House? Taylor Swift’s!!! Back in Pennsylvania, Ellen has turned her attention back to her commitment to the League of Women Voters, which included a student voter registration drive on the Seton Hill campus on September 16, and to the Westmoreland Food Bank. Ellen is especially passionate about her work with the food bank to address the increased need for food in the community. In closing, she sent her very best wishes to all members of the Class of 1973.

Christine Frederick Janove wrote with much exciting news. She planned a museum trip as her birthday gift in early July. Christine and husband Michael traveled through Massachusetts and Connecticut to textile exhibits in museums, art centers, and galleries. On the artistic front, Christine shared that her quilt “Bright Abyss” was selected as one of 30 quilts to be displayed in a traveling exhibition, byCONTRAST: Apparent Contradictions. Organized by the New Jersey and New York region of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), the entry rules challenged members to explore, in fabric, a phrase representing an apparent contradiction. Christine took her inspiration from poet Christian Wyman’s “My Bright Abyss,” a meditation on faith written in the aftermath of his cancer diagnosis and bone marrow transplant. Christine is serving as the social media person for the NJ-NY region of SAQA and wants classmates to know that the quilts will be on view in three New York and New Jersey venues in 2026: Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Park (January 10, February 9); Genesee Valley QuiltFest 2026 at the Rochester Institute of Technology (May 15-17), and Bethany Arts Community in Ossining, New York (June 13-29). Christine plans to be at all three openings and hopes to see you if you live nearby. The smaller-scale study she made for the “Bright Abyss” also will go on tour as part of a three-region SAQA design showcase and in 2026 can be seen exhibited at A Quilter’s Destination in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (March 25-28) or at A Quilter’s Destination in Burlington, Vermont (June 18-20). When Christine was not engaged in her PR work for SAQA this summer, she was a volunteer in an English conversations group at a neighborhood family center to assist non-native English speakers in becoming more confident participants in everyday situations. She also was busy developing an itinerary for her and Michael’s October trip to Italy, which will begin with 10 days in Venice, including a weekend celebration of their friends’ 50th wedding anniversary, followed by eight days in Florence. Christine and Michael also will make day trips to nearby towns. Saving the best for last, Christine announced the birth of her second grandson, Luca Maple, on August 30. Jonnie Guerra also spent a good portion of her summer in travel-agent mode, planning a two-week fall vacation for herself and Mike. Beginning in May, Aer Lingus began offering direct flights between Indianapolis and Dublin, and she and Mike decided it was time to cross Ireland off their bucket list. After a few days in Dublin, they will travel to Cork, Galway, and Sligo before heading to Belfast in Northern Ireland. Jonnie reports that the entire trip will favor literary activities: three plays at the Abbey Theatre, a James Joyce walk and literary pub crawl in Dublin, and extended private excursions to William Butler Yeats’ sites and Seamus Heaney country. While in Belfast, they also will take a Black Taxi Tour to hear stories and see landmarks associated with “the troubles,” which figure in so much of Irish literature. In December, Jonnie and Cathy Callahan have made plans to travel together by train to attend the wedding of Claudia Kovach’s older daughter Francesca. Jonnie and Cathy will meet up with Karen Kurek Lynch and Carol Seirup at the Brandywine River Hotel, and Claudia is delighted that her closest Seton Hill friends will be on hand to celebrate the happy occasion with her and her family.

In closing, the Class of 1973 extends sincere condolences to Susan Riss Pellish on the loss of her son, Lorne Gerhart, on June 5, and to Claudia Kovach and husband Ron Smorada on the death of their nephew, Richard Puskar, on September 8.

1974

Kathy Bolgar Fenelon shares photos from a trip to London where she and Gerry McKenna Jacoby, with their husbands Paul and Brian, met Marie-France Laurent Bailey for lunch. Marie-France lives in the suburbs of London. She was unable to attend the 50th reunion so they celebrated their reunion together in London. Above, left to right: Gerry McKenna Jacoby, Marie-France Laurent Bailey and Kathy Bolgar Fenelon in London Below, clockwise from left: Kathy Bolgar Fenelon, Brian Fenelon, Paul Jacoby, Gerry McKenna Jacoby, John Ekers, Mitzi Ekers

Heidi Weirich Johnson and her sister, Patricia Weirich Lefever ‘77 are both enjoying retirement - Pat in Pennsylvania and Heidi in sunny Florida. The sisters fondly recall their college days and are grateful for the friendships and memories that have lasted a lifetime. Though miles apart, they stay connected and continue to cherish their alma mater. Happy Homecoming!

1977

The Honorable Barbara A. McDermott was honored by having her portrait displayed in the courthouse where she has served through much of her career. The Class of ‘77 was there to celebrate. Left to right: Jason Reidy, Jane Cowhey, Greta Stokes Turner, Mary Jo Brecht, Necee Regis, Barb McDermott, Cheryl Napsha, Marilyn Ricardo Dawson, Joe Dawson, Tim Brecht

Carol Kurpiewski Mintus continues to work as a staff representative for Higher Education at the American Federation of Teachers, Pennsylvania. Her husband, Christopher Mintus MBA ’03, has joined the SHU faculty in the School of Business and Technology in a full-time capacity this fall.

Cheryl Napsha shares, “Our group of friends from the Class of ‘77 has celebrated milestone birthdays together for the last 40 years. We recently had a weekend together to acknowledge number 70.” Left to right: Jane Cowhey, Greta Stokes Tucker, Jason Reidy, Cheryl Napsha, Mary Jo Ruefle Brecht, Tim Brecht, Lillie Pang, Marilyn Riccardo Dawson, Joe Dawson, Barbara McDermott

Patricia Weirich Lefever and her sister Heidi Weirich ‘75 are both enjoying retirement — Pat in Pennsylvania and Heidi in sunny Florida. The sisters fondly recall their college days and are grateful for the friendships and memories that have lasted a lifetime. Though miles apart, they stay connected and continue to cherish their alma mater. Happy Homecoming!

1978

Cathy Yon Benfer shares, “My husband Rick and I made a fantastic trip to Iceland in April 2025. We had the great fortune to see the Northern Lights, experienced the thermal springs and toured the city of Rekjhavic. Our trip was the trip of a lifetime and has now ignited additional foreign travel to possibly Ireland, Brussels or Belgium.”

LuAnn Milne Doerzbacher shares, “I became a grandma on Feb. 5 to a baby boy, Jace, weighing in at 2 pounds, 5 ounces. He was three months early and spent 99 days in the NICU. Today he is happy and healthy and the joy of my life. My son, Jonathan, and daughter-in-law, Savannah, are the proud parents.”

1980

Megan Anton shares, “After working for 35 years at Westmoreland County Juvenile Center, I was very lonely for several years. In July, I began working as a receptionist at RNC, which is a rehab and nursing center. I absolutely love being around people again! My son Tom is working on his Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology.”

Sheila Juliane hangs out with SHU Griffin at the August 1 SummerSounds concert in Greensburg, Pa.

Dona Molt Opel shares, “My husband Jeff is retired from his job as an engineer. I’m a ‘stay at home grandma’ with three sweet grandsons thanks to our son and daughter.”

1981

Ann O’Connor Von Hagel shares, ”Husband Ed is retired, for the third time, as of June 30. We think it’ll stick this time. In planning for his retirement, we’d contracted last fall to build a new home in Vero Beach, Fla. with expectations of closing by later this month. Despite some delays, they actually finished ahead of schedule and as of September 18, we own our retirement home! We expect to be fully moved in by Thanksgiving, with a little luck, or at least by Christmas. I already have a local library card, and Ed is looking forward to lots of fishing!” To contact Ann O’Connor Van Hagel at her new address, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations.

1982

Leslie Martinelli Cyr shares, “I retired a few years ago and welcomed my first grandchild on August 31, 2025 - Poppy Barbara Miller - child of my daughter, Emily.”

1983

Michele Deramo shares, “I currently work with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning after the dissolution of my office where I was Associate Vice President for Diversity Education and Engagement, part of a statewide effort to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion work in higher education. I look forward to an early retirement after 30 years at Virginia Tech so that I can give more time to some writing and painting projects. I continue to serve as president of the Italian American Studies Association and co-editor of the open access journal, Dear Higher Education: Letters from the Social Justice Mountain.”

1984

Patricia Mester Trueman shares, “It’s been an exciting year for me and my husband, Mark (SVC ‘84). We sold the house we’ve lived in for 31 years and had a beautiful condo built! We’re also celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary! We started our life together as a couple and along the way added a son, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law and three beautiful grandchildren!! Life is good!”

1985

Mary Margaret McKinney shares, “My partner of 28 years died on June 24, 2025. She passed peacefully at home from pancreatic cancer.”

1989

Amy Seybert Herman retired from Titusville Area School District after 33+ years of service in public education. She is currently employed at Allegheny College as the Director of Orientation and Advising Programming. 

1992

Lisa Greiner Warner has been a successful travel advisor for more than 15 years, specializing in creating customized journeys for her clients. She enjoys helping people explore the world and turn their travel dreams into reality. Lisa also enjoys traveling with her husband and their three children.

1995

Nicole DeJeet Bartlett shares, “In 1995, I obtained my BA in Political Science when Dr. Michael Cary was the chair of that Department, and Dr. Boyle was the President (I was one of her policy interns, and served as SHGA President my senior year before leaving a semester early to start a job working for the U.S. Congress). Thirty years later I have completed a Ph.D.! I successfully defended my dissertation at UMass Boston’s School for the Environment, focusing on making satellite data more useful for coastal management. Despite having amazing satellite technology that can monitor our coastlines from space and much of this data being free to use, coastal managers and planners often struggle to actually apply it in their day-to-day work. There’s essentially a communication gap between the satellite experts who create the data and the coastal professionals who could benefit from it. I developed a framework called CREATE that treats learning to use satellite data like learning a new language. Just as language learning recognizes different proficiency levels, my approach acknowledges that not everyone needs to become a satellite expert, they just need to understand enough to use the tools effectively. My dissertation provided a roadmap for bridging the gap between cutting-edge satellite technology and on-the-ground coastal management, ultimately helping communities better prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts on their coastlines. I currently work as a regional coordinator as part of the North Atlantic Regional Collaboration Team for the U.S. Department of Commerce in Woods Hole, Mass.”

1997

Joyce Tomkosky Knutsen shares, “After almost 24 years of service in the Microbiology Program at the Colorado State Public Health Laboratory, I recently moved to Holly Springs, N.C. for a new position as the Reference Bacteriology and Parasitology Supervisor at the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health.”

1998

Cheryl ‘Cheri’ Senchesen-Shulter is excited to announce that she has completed the coursework and examination for her PsyD and is now embarking upon her dissertation, which will address increasing mental health care utilization in rural and frontier communities through cultural humility. Since 1999, Cheri has been residing in Texas, which has a large number of rural counties with minimal access to mental health services. Cheri has been a licensed professional counselor in Texas since 2008. She founded Alamo Heights Counseling, a multi-specialty mental health group in South Texas, in 2011. She is also licensed in Pennsylvania.

2001

Robin A. Leaf-Gallagher, M.Ed. was awarded the Debora L. Miller Award of Leadership and Operations from the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Robin has been a member of Pitt’s staff since 2003 and joined the Department of Occupational Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in August of 2021. Robin was selected from the staff for this award for her significant contributions to SHRS strategic initiatives through problem-solving, leadership and passionate commitment. She has placed efforts to reimagine operational and academic support structures that directly contribute to the success of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners in the department. In addition, Robin demonstrates visionary leadership and has extended the reach and impact of SHRS, strengthening the reputation and advancing the initiatives, and enriching the academic excellence of all programs.

2008

Valerie Masciarelli Reho is now teaching in Houston, Texas.

2009

Jason Crighton shares, “I was voted onto the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association for a two-year term.”

In July, Alison Reppert Gerber accepted a position as head of the Preservation Services Section at the Library of Congress’ National Audiovisual Conservation Center. In this role, she oversees the planning, management, and financial resources for the audio, film (digital and photochemical), and video preservation laboratories that steward the media collections at the Library.

2012

Leah Shuck, a West Allegheny visual arts educator, was selected to serve on the Committee to Review and Rewrite the Pennsylvania State Arts Standards. She traveled to Harrisburg in July to meet with fellow educators and stakeholders from across the state to launch this work and will continue in this role into the 2025-2026 school year. The Committee to Review and Rewrite the Pennsylvania State Arts Standards was formed to ensure that the Commonwealth’s arts education reflects contemporary educational best practices. The current standards, last updated in 2002, require modernization to integrate interdisciplinary learning, digital media, culturally responsive pedagogy and career readiness in the creative sector.

2013

Kaylin Martin Peachey and Dr. Justin Peachey welcomed their daughters into the world. Kira Gracein 2021, Sofia Lois in 2022, and Isa Joelle in 2024.

2014

Mallory Earle Oswald recently became the Seton Hill University Marketing Director.

2015

Christine Ferraro shares, “I am a Licensed Mobile Notary traveling all over western Pennsylvania.”

2016

Heather Callahan Goode shares, “I’m thrilled to announce that as I enter my 10th year of practice since graduating from the Seton Hill University PA Program in 2016, I’ve opened my own medical practice in Warrenton, Va.! Specializing in dermatology, advanced aesthetics, and wellness, our mission is to provide exceptional, personalized care in a boutique, concierge-style setting. This milestone has been years in the making, and I’m so grateful for the support and encouragement that made this dream a reality.”

Geena Barberio Greguric announces, “We are thrilled to share the joyful news of the arrival of our daughter, Clara James Greguric, born on September 5th, 2025. She weighed in at 9lbs 14oz and measured 20.25 inches, and both mom and baby are doing well. As our family begins this exciting new chapter, we are feeling incredibly grateful for the love and support from our community. We look forward to introducing her to the SHU family in the years to come!”

2017

Jack Miller shares, “This year has been full of milestones for our family. Megan and I recently celebrated our third wedding anniversary, a reminder of how grateful I am for her love and support. Halston turned two this year and continues to bring so much joy and energy into our home. In January, we were blessed to welcome our daughter, Norah, into the world, making our family feel even more complete. This spring, we made a big move to Watertown, New York, where I am now stationed at Fort Drum with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Looking ahead, I will be deploying to Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) in the spring of next year.”

2019

Rhiannon Owen (left) shares, “I am currently the Museum Theater Specialist at Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This summer, I supervised my first Museum Theater Intern - a recent Seton Hill graduate! I had a fantastic summer with Taylor Humenay ‘25 showing her how I put my SHU theatre degree to use at a living history museum.”

2020

Rev. Tasha Brownfield, M.Div. was ordained and installed as the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Smithton on March 23, 2025, following unanimous endorsement by the Unitarian Universalist Society of Community Ministers. In just five years since graduating from Seton Hill University, Tasha has made significant contributions as the outpatient oncology chaplain for Hopkins Health System in Baltimore, Md., and as an adjunct professor of religious studies at Seton Hill University. Her ordination celebrates her leadership and commitment to service, justice, and love, while paving the way for deeper inclusivity and connection in an interconnected world.

2021

Madeline Morris Arias shares, “I recently became the Accounting Specialist for Westmoreland-Fayette Council Scouting America.”

Sarah Sarsfield Smith shares, “I was married to my sweetheart in September of 2021. I am currently the Director of Pinky Toes Childcare and Development Center.”

Madison Harry Whitfield earned a Master of Science in Management, Operational Excellence degree from Saint Vincent College in December 2024.

2022

Vicki Erwin announces the November publication of a new nonfiction book from The History Press. Ulysses and Julia Grant’s Missouri Love Story with co-author James Erwin tells the story of the Grants’ years in Missouri and the effect of that time on them.

Marissa Rae Tunstall started her Ph.D. at the University of Winchester with a focus on the histories of gender, women, and sexuality.

2024

In July 2025, Keith F. Lazaron II proudly published his first memoir, “From Roadways to Hallways: One Officer’s Mission to Reach Young Hearts.” The book reflects on his experiences in law enforcement, particularly his work as a School Resource Officer. It highlights the importance of mentorship, community engagement, and shaping the lives of young people in meaningful ways. In addition to his book, Keith’s professional insights have also been featured in “Police1,” a leading national publication for law enforcement professionals, further showcasing his commitment to advancing dialogue within the policing community. Continuing his educational journey, Keith has recently begun pursuing a Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ) with a specialization in Organizational Leadership at National University. This next step aligns with his mission to combine practical field experience with advanced scholarship to improve organizational leadership and community relations in law enforcement. Keith plans to seek employment as a professor after graduating with his DCJ.

Myah Roka shares, “I received my masters in criminology at Saint Vincent College and graduated in Spring of 2025. After completing my masters program, I started my career as an Addiction Counselor for a private methadone facility in Pittsburgh. In addition to starting my career path, I am focused on becoming a new homeowner next year and hopefully starting a family to raise the next generation to attend Seton Hill University!”

2025

Taylor Humenay recently served as a museum theater intern at Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth, Mass., under the supervision of Rhiannon Owen ’19.