Read A Class Note

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1940s

Janet (Kennedy) Sutter, '45
Jan, along with her son and daughter-in-law, flew to Nevada to visit her older granddaughter. While in Las Vegas, Janet celebrated her 85th birthday with family.

Joan (Clouser) Cohen, ’47A
Joan needs your help in trying to find out what happened to her classmate, Hortensia "Chichi" (Gutierrez) Pazand. Anyone who can provide Joan with information can contact her at joanclousercohen@yahoo.com

1950s

Sybil (Hanna) Krent, ’54A, ’55C
Sybil is happy to say that she and classmate Dorothy (Clark) Desch are still friends after all these years! These two
ladies were roommates and reminisce about Mount Aloysius often. Sybil remembers making her First Communion at Mount Aloysius and playing tennis in the dresses they wore to class. Sybil would love to hear from Donna Domenick, Constance (Crosser) Long and Rose Marie (Gerstbrein) Fochler. You can email Sybil at sybilkrent@aol.com

Patricia (McGrath) Coventry, ’58
Pat was recently awarded a certificate from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists recognizing 50 years of being a Medical Technologist.

Kathleen (Corcoran) Colombo, '62
When asked about her memories of Mount Aloysius, Kathleen remembers Sr. Urban Fox’s kindness the most. Kathleen would love to hear from Beverly Barton. If you would like to contact Kathleen, call the Office of Insitutational Advancement at 814-886-6395.

Elizabeth (Murray) O'Grady, '66
Elizabeth had a wonderful time meeting classmate Karen McCandless in Las Vegas, NV. Elizabeth was able to reconnect with Karen through her conversation with a Mount Aloysius Phonathon student. Elizabeth and Karen hadn't seen each other since 1966.

Kathryn (Vish) Giaquinta, '68
Kathryn is looking to hear from classmates Maureen Isenberg Burling, Sandra Mollet Minerd and Mary Jean Martich Gies. Classmates can email Kathryn at nicolos1@comcast.net

1970s

Elizabeth (Craft) Werkowski, '71
Elizabeth would love to hear from classmate Nancy Risdale Winkler. You can contact Elizabeth at dezynrliz@yahoo.com

Ina (Barnhart) Barrett, '71
Darryl Davies is looking to connect with you, Ina. You can contact Darryl at darryldavies@comcast.net

Marianne (Walsh) Osborne, ’74
Marianne currently resides in Greensboro, GA and is looking to hear from classmates Debbie McMillan, Eileen Kennedy and Susie Sychak. Classmates can contact Marianne at brerpatch72@yahoo.com

Mary Ann (Salvato) Nelson, '76
Michelle Troiano, Rebecca Estep and Sandy Demento - Mary Ann is hoping to hear from you. Contact her at maryannnelson22@msn.com

Cheryl (Gros) Douglas, '76
Cheryl just wanted to say hello to fellow Mountie classmates from 1976 and hopes everyone is doing well. Cheryl retired from the Navy after 20 ½ years of service. Classmates can connect with Cheryl at puzllr@aol.com

Kathleen Walder, '77
Kathleen Walder in interested in getting fellow COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) classmates reconnected. Classmates should contact Kathleen at Redlawmk@aol.com

Beth (Marsinko) Hirtz, ’78
Beth is looking to hear from classmate Karen Martin Schuller. You can contact Beth at rhirtz@ymail.com

1980s

Chester Dovidio, '84
Chester is hoping to hear from his former roommate David Farabaugh. Dave and classmates can catch up with Chester at cdovidio@comcast.net

Thelma Dibble, ’89
Raised in Portage, PA, Thelma began her nursing education at Mount Aloysius Junior College in 1987. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1989 and received several awards during her education including the Intensive Care Nurse Award.

In 2005, Thelma obtained a Bachelors Degree in Nursing and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. She once again graduated Summa Cum Laude and was awarded the distinction of University Scholar from the University of Pittsburgh faculty.

Thelma contributes her love of nursing and caring for patients to her time spent in home health. “I became a nurse to care for people. In a hospital you are pulled in every direction. It sometimes felt that I spent more time with equipment and paperwork than I spent with the patient. In home health you spend quality time with your patients.”

Currently, Thelma is president and CEO of Community Nursing and Home Health, Inc. Her responsibilities include budget preparation, policy and procedure formation, contract negotiation, human resource management, staff development and education, performance improvement and many other administrative duties. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Thelma has performed many hours of community service. She served as a Brownie Troop Leader and volunteered many hours of service for the Portage Area Youth Association during her children’s softball and baseball careers. She has also volunteered at many Relay for Life and church events. “I believe that each and every one of us has a moral responsibility to help our communities and fellow humans.” She has demonstrated this philosophy in her business, as well. Community Nursing and Home Health, Inc. has provided donations to many local health fairs, patients and the Salvation Army. The agency also provided a scholarship for a local high school student to attend college for a health related education.

Though Thelma loves her career and her home health agency, her greatest joy comes from her husband, Ron, her two children, Jennifer and Ronald, and her grandson, Connor. “Without the love and support of my family, I would never have been able to accomplish my goals. They have always been there for me and given me the confidence I needed to accomplish, what at times, seemed insurmountable tasks.” In her spare time, Thelma enjoys exploring interesting and historical locations with her family, sewing, crafts and, most of all, babysitting her one year old grandson.

Thelma contributes her success in her personal and professional life to following a few basic philosophies: honest and integrity is always the best policy; treat others as you would want to be treated; nothing that is worth having is easy to obtain; and the life you lead now will someday be judged by the only One that matters – God.

1990s

Connie McKinly, ’91
Connie is currently a certified independent health coach with Take Shape For Life. Interested classmates can contact Connie at 814-207-0649 or by email at amomentintyme@yahoo.com

Jennifer (Nepa) Myers, ’97
Jennifer married Eugene Myers, Jr. in August, 2004 and is living in Lilly, PA. She is currently working as a certified pharmacy technician at Martin’s Pharmacy in Duncansville. Looking back fondly at her time at MAC, Jennifer wishes any classmate from the pharmacy tech program to get in touch with her at j_nepa@yahoo.com

Jacqueline (Mazer) Drahos, ’97
Jackie graduated from Chatham University with an MSN in Nursing Education. Classmates can connect with Jackie at drahosjj@windstream.net

Heather (Soltis) McClelland, ’97
Heather and her husband Marc are proud to announce the arrival of their baby girl, Jillian Elizabeth McClelland. She was born at 6:14 p.m. on July 9, 2009, weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 20.5 inches long.

Denise (Neely) McCulley, ’98
Denise married Steven McCulley II in an outdoor ceremony September 5, 2009. Denise is currently employed by the Blair County Courthouse. The couple currently resides in Altoona, PA.

2000s

Patrick Ray, ’91 & ’02
Patrick and his wife Melody welcomed Juliana Lydon Ray into the world on September 13, 2009. She was 8 lbs. 2 oz. and 19.5 inches long.

Angela (Burnheimer) Wachs, ’02
Angela and her husband Jason were married September 20, 2009 at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Johnstown, PA. Angela is employed by Zimmer Randall Associates as an orthopedic surgery coordinator. Jason is employed by Pepsi Bottling Group where he works as a salesman. The couple resides in Johnstown, PA.

Sarah (Henkel) Traphagen, ’03
Sarah, Rachel, Bill and the families best friend.

Ron Anders, ’04
Ron is currently living in Alexandria, VA and looking to hear from classmates, especially those from 2002. You can contact Ron at randers@tiu11.org

Ashley (Carnes) Maul, ’05
Scott Maul and Ashley were married on May 23, 2009. The wedding ceremony was held at First Christian Church in Ebensburg, PA. Ashely is employed with Western PA Sports Medicine. Scott is employed by New Enterprise Stone and Lime. The couple resides in Portage, PA.

Tyne (Replogle) Palazzi, ’05
Tyne and Christopher Palazzi ’07 were united in marriage on August 3, 2009, on the Caribbean island of Saint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles. Tyne is a senior administrative assistant for the Vice-President of Design & Construction at Sheetz, Inc. and is currently working toward a masterís degree in Education and Leadership from Saint Francis University. She also continues to play the banjo and sing in her band, Tyne & The Fastlyne. From April 2003 to April 2004, Chris served a tour of duty in Iraq with the Army Reserves and now works as a staff accountant for Harry K. Sickler Associates. He is currently studying for his CPA exam.

Shelly (Gearhart) Spagnoli, ’05
Shelly and Edward Spagnoli Jr. were united in marriage on September 6, 2008 at Geeseytown Lutheran Church in Frankstown, PA. Shelly is employed at Gearhart’s Meats and Country Store in Hollidaysburg, PA and Jethro’s restaurant in Altoona, PA. Edward is also employed at Jethro’s restaurant in Altoona, PA. The happy couple resides in Altoona, PA.

Angela (Felton) Benson, ’06
Ben and Angela were married on June 20, 2009 at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church in Johnstown, PA. Angela is employed by Allstar Therapies Inc. as an occupational therapist. Ben is employed by North American Hoganas as a steelworker. The happy couple resides in Richland Township, PA.

Lindsey (Harrier) Smale, ’06
On May 16, 2009, Lindsey married Gregory Smale II at Jordan United Church of Christ in Allentown, PA. The newlyweds are expecting a beautiful addition to their family in September 2010. Currently, Lindsey is a freelance sign language interpreter for all of central Florida including interpreting on cruise ships, Universal Studios and Walt Disney World Resorts, as well as working part-time at Sorenson, a nationwide video-relay interpreter company. They reside in beautiful, sunny Florida.

Jessica (Houck) Prough, ’06
Jessica married Dustin Prough on October 4, 2008. The wedding ceremony was held at Williamsburg United Methodist Church in Williamsburg, PA. Jessica is employed at Advanced Regional Center for Ankle and Foot Care in Altoona, PA where she is a certified podiatric medical assistant. Dustin is employed at Proughís Masonry in Williamsburg, PA. The happy couple resides in Williamsburg, PA.

Vicki (Romanowski) Ostrowski, ’07
Vicki was married on May 16, 2009.

Meghan Fox-Ritchie, ’07
Meghan Fox, a graduate from the M.S. General Psychology program married Nick Ritchie on July 11, 2009 in Cook Forrest, PA.

Ron Mellott, ’07
Ron and Angie Conrad were married on January 30, 2010. Ron, a poetic writer, surprised his fiancée with a beautiful proposal during the annual Madrigal Christmas Feaste in December and wanted to share it with fellow Mounties.

For you
I want to be the sun whose rays
Gently spill across your face and
Chase the darkness away
I want to be the wings that lift you
Into the clouds and
Carry you wherever you desire
I want to be the wind that carries the sounds
Of your laughter to the world or gently dries
Your tears
I want to be the willow whose gentle flowing branches
Shelters you from the sun and rain
And keeps you warm against the cold of night
I want to be all of this for you
Never failing and never ceasing
Only if you will allow me to be
~Ronald L. Conrad ©

Robin (Pensyl) Hogenmiller, ’08
Robin and John were married on September 5, 2009. They honeymooned in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and currently reside in Everett, PA.

Angela (Calhoun) Small, ’09
Angela and new husband currently reside in York, PA.

Alyssa (Ray) Jones, ’09
Troy and Alyssa were married on June 28, 2008 at Nanty Glo United Methodist Church in Nanty Glo, PA. Alyssa is employed by Rite Aid. Troy is employed with L&M Excavating. The couple resides in Nanty Glo, PA.

Alison (Kormanski) Sawyer, ’09
Christopher and Alison were married on January 24, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church in Hollidaysburg, PA. Christopher is employed by Route 53 Beer Distributor. Alison is employed by Kennedy Dance Centre. The happy couple resides in Cresson, PA.