Class Notes for 1961

Don Rinehart has retired as a financial analyst with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after thirty-two years of service with the federal government including two years in the military. He and his wife, Christine, are living in Washington, D.C., where Don jogs and reads prodigiously. The Rineharts recently toured France and spend considerable time in Maine each summer. ... The Honorable David Zeitzheim has retired as juvenile and probate judge for Ohio�s Ottawa County but is now a visiting judge for Lucas and Fulton counties. He and his wife, Marti, have two children and five grandchildren. When not sitting on the �bench,� he enjoys boating, tennis, and racquetball. ... Mike Caton from Naples, FL, participated in the Sunset City Olympics this summer and attended his 50th high school reunion. ... Irene and John Cleary just returned from two weeks in Ireland and Scotland -- one highlight was a stop for a Guinness in Durty Nelly�s Irish Pub which first opened in 1620. ... Buffalo attorney George Narby and his wife, Eleanor, who have four children and 11 grandchildren, just returned from Switzerland. The Narbys own a Bernese Mountain dog that just became an American Kennel Club champion. George�s other avocations include golf, skiing, sailing. ... Tom Theriot and his wife, Mary Alice, have moved, from Bedford, VA, to a 13 acre farm in Liberty, KY, along with 23 sheep and five dogs. ... Jim Ryan from Kensington, MD, and his wife, Kathy, have four children and three grandchildren. Jim has become an avid bicyclist and recently biked through Holland for 13 days and then rode in the famous 2 a.m. L.A.T.E. (Long After Twilight Ends) ride with 10,000 other bicyclists through Chicago�s neighborhoods and along the lakefront. ... John Leahy received his law degree from The Ohio State University and is an attorney with the firm of Daley, Balyeat & Leah in Lima, OH. He and his wife, Jane, are the parents of three children -- they also have two grandchildren. Outside the world of law, John has become involved with boating, golf, and travel. ... Don Gallagher is living in Brentwood, TN, with his wife of 43 years, Mary Lou. They have two children and three grandchildren. The Gallaghers have traveled to Ireland, the Alps, and Spain. ... Robert �Pat� Burns, a night school student most of his JCU career, has retired after 50 years as a journeyman electrician. He and his wife, Patricia, live in North Royalton and have six children, 16 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. ... Joe Guta and his wife, Rosemarie, reside in Strongsville, OH -- they have two daughters and four grandchildren. Joe has a time share in Atlantic City where he likes to play any kind of cards. ... Jerome O�Grady retired as deputy superintendent of the New York State Police after thirty years of service. He and his wife, Mary, are living in Latham, NY. The O�Gradys have five children and three grandchildren. ... From Crown Point, IN, Shawn Doolin and his wife just returned from a 4000-mile cross-county trip by car to California. ... Bill Daberko is president of the Wildcat Run Country Club in Estero, FL - an Arnold Palmer designed golf course. Bill and Barb�s new home overlooks the signature 18th hole. ... Congratulations to classmate Gerry O�Connell whose career in the computer industry was featured in the last edition of this magazine. Gerry and Judy, his wife of 42 years, have six children and 16 grandchildren. He was just named to JCU�s board of directors. ... Keep us informed - Jack

Our 45th reunion turned out to be a spectacular three-day extravaganza with classmates attending from CO, CT, FL, GA, IN, IA, MI, NY, NC, OH, SC, and VA. ... Those registering for the gathering included John Blake, Paul Boyce, Richard Burke, Gerald Burns, Michael Caton, Ed Clarke, John Cleary, Lou Colombo, Shawn Doolin, Jack Durkin, Marie French, Dan Fullerton, Chuck Fye, Art Gariepy, Tom Gerst, Paul Gilleran, Harry Hanna, Jack Hearns, Paul Hinko, Larry Hipschen, Tom Holowecky, Warren Johnson, Ken Koprowski, Gene Kramer, Dick Manning, Ed McGervey, Larry Mulvihill, Dick Murray, Bill Newman, Gerry O�Connell, Dennis Okerbloom, Dan Shaughnessy, Ray Smith, Tom Theriot, Bill Tighe, Ed Walsh, and Earl Youmell. ... Those remaining on campus for the weekend were housed in Millor Hall which was completed in 1981 and named after Fr. William J. �Duke� Millor who was an icon on the campus in our days. One of the perks of being older this time around was that our class was given a dorm that has air conditioning, access ramps, and an elevator. Tom Theriot set up two tables in the main lobby displaying memorabilia of student days from a freshman beanie to the graduation tassel. ... After the President�s Reception Friday evening in the Dolan Science Center, our class had dinner in the press box of the Shula Stadium which is reached by elevator. The view of the sunset and much of the campus from this rather large room that can accommodate at least 100 people provided a unique and interesting venue - for many the experience was the highlight of the weekend. Most of the class attended an Irish folk concert in the Lombardo Student Center after dinner. Saturday provided a full day of activities including a lunch in the Durkin Room in Grasselli Library, lectures, a concelebrated Mass, class photo, and formal dinner in the Jardine Room. Ray Smith was master of ceremonies and comedian extraordinaire after dinner and was well received by his classmates. ... Some interesting data was developed relating to those attending our reunion: 36% still work full-time, 28% are employed part-time; and 35% are retired; 58% served in the United States Armed Forces; 50% attained advanced degrees after leaving JCU ... When we graduated in �61, there were 31 Jesuits on campus - of which 27 are now deceased; Frs. William King, Joseph Owens, Joseph Schell, and Paul Woelfl all are now residing at Colombiere Center in Clarkston, MI ... Logic was chosen as our most favorite course with Modern Drama, Literature, Psychology, Sociology, Accounting, and Philosophy in close pursuit ... Dr. Arthur Noetzel �38 and Dr. Walter Nosal received the most votes for the person who had the greatest impact on our lives ... John Carpenter was declared our favorite professor with Dr. Noetzel and Joseph Cotter tied for second place. Also receiving multiple votes for favorite professor included some of the great names in JCU history - Dr. George Grauel, Fr. Howard Kerner, Fr. Herman Hughes, Fr. L. J. Monville, Fr. Joseph Owens, Fr. Joseph Schell, and Dr. Thomas Stamfel ... Sunday morning�s sumptuous buffet under the big tent on the main quadrangle provided one last chance for the class of �61 to gather before we meet for our 50th reunion in 2011. ... Gerry O�Connell and Dick Murray are to be congratulated for their efforts in obtaining contributions from our class toward the Class of �61 Scholarship Fund which will provide financial aid to students who need assistance to enroll. ... Keep in touch, Jack

Reunion central: Before our 45th Reunion takes place this June, take time to visit our class page on the John Carroll web site where there are numerous photos of past reunions - they are courtesy of class photographer, Tom Theriot. You can view them by going to www.jcu.edu - click on alumni & friends, to class links, and then to 1961. There are several further links on our class page that might also be of interest to you including Reunion Headquarters which will tell you as of that date which class members will be on campus for our reunion this summer. ... John Cleary and his wife, Irene, just returned from the Florida Keys and the Caribbean. Since retiring after 37 years with the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NE, the Clearys have also traveled to Europe on four occasions. They have three children and four grandchildren. John recently completed two family histories and visited lots of cemeteries in the process. ... Dan Fullerton and his wife live in Clinton, IA, and have five children and 12 grandchildren. Dan is a psychotherapist at Bridgeview Mental Health Center in Clinton and specializes in the area of violence - particularly with sex offenders. ... Terry Ahearn is assistant vice president of Underwriting for BCS Insurance Company in Hammond, IN. He and wife, Pamela, have five children and eight grandchildren. ... Retired FBI agent Marty Lauer and his wife, Carol, just returned from a trip through South America including visits to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. ... Joe Guta and wife, Rosemarie, reside in Strongsville, OH, and have two daughters and four grandchildren. Joe has a time share in Atlantic City where likes to plays any kind of cards. ... Dr. Tom Hogan is professor of psychology at the University of Scranton. He and his wife, Dr. Margaret Hogan, have six children and nine grandchildren. ... Al Hogan and his wife, Barbara, just returned from several weeks in Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. Al retired after thirty years at the University of Toledo where he was director of systems for the university libraries. The Hogans have two children and six grandchildren. ... Paul Hinko has retired from Cuyahoga Community College after 36 years as a professor and counselor. He and his wife, Lynda, live in Brooklyn, OH, where Paul is a volunteer for the local school district, assists the city as a first responder to local emergencies, and works with the Red Cross as a mental health assistant in times of crisis. ... Jim Kemeny and his wife, Dorothy, just returned from an Alaskan cruise. Jim retired as deputy director of the Department of Social Services in Long Beach, CA, after 34 years. The Kemenys have five children and nine grandchildren. His current hobby is model sail boating ... Bill Newman retired during the last year after thirty-eight years as a money manager - he was most recently a General Partner of Frontline Capital Management LLC in Avon, CT. He and his wife, Janet, have three children and 13 grandchildren. ... Tom Burns, from Munroe Falls, OH, retired from the U.S. Department of Labor after 34 years of service. He and his wife, Kathleen, have six children and two grandchildren. Tom is now working part-time for the American Automobile Association and lends his voice to the choir at St. Vincent Church in Akron. ... Keep us informed and hope to see all of you at our 45th Reunion, Jack

Dr. Paul Boyce retired as an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and is now serving as an independent witness in the field of internal medicine for hearings related to disability claims under the Social Security Act. Paul reviews records and files and then testifies as to the merits of claims based upon medical records only. He functions from an office in Indiana but is able to testify at cases held throughout the county via video monitoring. He and his wife, Joyce, have nine children and sixteen grandchildren. ... Harry Steller has retired as president of MAS -- a distributorship for appliances and electronic equipment in Richfield, OH. He and his wife, Barbara, have three children and now live in Naples, FL, where Harry enjoys fishing, golfing, and playing cards on a daily basis. ... Dr. Bernard Suran has retired from the faculty of the Northwestern University Medical School after 35 years as a clinical psychologists. After authoring three books and over 40 articles, he has moved to Reno, NV, where he enjoys the relaxing outdoor life of hiking the mountains and fishing the streams. ... John Dwyer has retired as human resource manager for Smurfit Stone Container -- a paper products company located in New Philadelphia. He and his wife, Pressy, live in North Canton and have four children and five grandchildren. When the snow disappears, John will be out on the golf course. ... Deacon Richard Baum has recently retired from the position of director of Deaconate Formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Richard received his degree in physics from JCU, an MS degree from the University of Rochester in Optics and an MA degree in Pastoral Theology from the Saint Mary-of-the Woods College. He was ordained a deacon in 1981 for the Diocese of Syracuse and in 1997 received the St. Philip�s Award from the Deaconate Community for his outstanding work in the field of evangelization. He and his wife, Geraldine, live in the Chicago area and have two children and one granddaughter. In retirement, Richard is a substitute teacher and golfer. ... Chuck Durbin and his wife, Madeline, are living in Denver, CO. He retired after working 30 years at Rocky Flats -- the nuclear plaint in Golden, CO, where for the last 10 years he was involved in the manufacture of small parts for the laser fusion program. The Durbins have 10 children and nine grandchildren. ... Gerry Burns is living in Cary, NC, with his wife, Nancy. They have four children and three granddaughters. ... The Reunion Committee now numbers 13 members -- more volunteers are needed -- primarily to make calls to classmates to encourage attendance at Reunion 2006. If interested, contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-736-2586. Also contact Rosalie Massey at the same number if you know the whereabouts of the following members of the Class of �61 -- William Brown, Douglas Carson, Vincent Conroy, Michael Cuccaro, Jacob Froelich, Roydon Fernandez, Mary Fevrier, Charles Foerstner, Frank Gibson, Thomas Heffernan, Robert Jablonski, Robert Lucas, George Marcelo, Ronald Martin, Edward McDonnell, Dennis McMullen, James Medve, Robert Moran, Mary O'Donnell, Eleanor Roy, Lawrence Schneider, Robert Steele, and John Spisak. ... Hope to see all of you at our 45th reunion this summer, Jack

Our class warmed up for the 45th reunion next summer by holding our second mini-reunion on October 8, 2005. After the JCU/Muskingum football game at Shula Stadium, there was a class dinner at the Claddagh Irish Pub at Legacy Village located in Lyndhurst - as you might recall, all classmates were invited through the last issue of this column to sign up with Tom Gerst. Present were Kathleen and Ed �Clarkee� Clarke, Peg and Jack Durkin, Joanne and Tom Gerst, Ellen and Jack Hearns, JoAnn and Gene Kramer, and Tom Theriot who came to the festivities all the way from Virginia. ... Philip Barber is living in Dade City, FL, with his wife, Barbara. They have four children and eight grandchildren - three of whom were adopted from Russia. Prior to his retirement, Phil was president and a director of Coastal Bank. Both he and his wife enjoyed sailing the Gulf of Mexico on several occasions and now have a 40-ft. motor home in which they travel throughout the U.S. four months a year. ... Jack Durkin reports that Dr. Jim Dowling and his wife, Ann, escaped the recent hurricanes without too much inconvenience other than some water damage. Jim, who has retired from his general surgery practice, was considered one of the top surgeons in Louisiana and was also the team physician for the New Orleans Saints. The Dowlings live outside the Big Easy in Mandeville, LA. ... Jim Biaglow is a retired aerospace engineer from the Glenn Research Center of NASA - he also received his graduate degree from JCU. He and his wife, Vera, live in Strongsville and have four children and three grandchildren. Jim has over 8000 daylilies, breeds new varieties, and has 50 registered varieties. The daylilies comprise the small genus Hemerocallis of flowering plants in the family Hemerocallidaceae. The name Hemerocallis is based on the Greek words for day and beauty, which reflects the fact that the individual flowers last for only one day. ... Mike Frank retired from 44 years of teaching - most of his career was at Troy (MI) High School where he taught English, Latin, and film. He received his MA from the University of Michigan in English Literature and also taught at Oakland Community College. His hobbies include biking, hiking, and writing. He and his wife, Judith, live in Troy and have one daughter who lives in Chicago. ... Ray Fosselman has retired from management at the Red Cross where he worked for twenty-two years. He and his wife, Loretta, have three children and three grandchildren. The Fosselmans just returned from Beijing, China. Other destinations they have enjoyed in their travels include Zurich, Switzerland and Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Returning to the topic of our 45th reunion which will take place June 23-25, 2006, all of you should have received a personal profile that will assist in updating records in the alumni office -- you can also go on the Web site - www.jcu.edu/alumni - to complete the form. The questionnaire also asks for volunteers to serve on the Reunion Committee which thus far includes Ed Clarke, Jack Durkin, Tom Gerst, Harry Hanna, Jack Hearns, Gene Kramer, Larry Mulvihill, Dick Murray, Tom Theriot, and Bill Tighe. - all volunteers can be assured membership in this esteemed committee that primarily will make calls to classmates to encourage attendance at Reunion 2006. ... Keep us informed, Jack

Don Baerwalde has retired from IBM after forty years of service. He and his wife, Lee, have five children and ten grandchildren and reside in Kennesaw, GA. Don worked for IBM in both Cleveland and Atlanta. During his spare time, Don gardens and volunteers with his local church. ... Michael Pupa is now fully retired - he had been a mortgage broker for over thirty years prior to working recently at Cleveland Title. He and his wife, Anita, who owns a travel business. do much traveling - they have two children. ... John Tien and his wife, Marlene, live in Twinsburg and for the last several years have spent three months each winter in Bradenton, FL. The Tiens, who have four children and three grandchildren, recently traveled to North Dakota and caught up with John�s JCU roommate - George Arthur. ... Bill Tighe, who officially retired three years ago from Borromeo/St. Mary Seminary after 43 years of service, continues to function as the athletic director and a faculty member on the Wickliffe campus. He and his wife, Barbara, have five children and 12 grandchildren - nine of whom live in the Cleveland area. ... Richard Niedzwiecki retired from NASA Lewis Research Center after 34 years of service where he was supervisor of the Atmospheric Sciences Department. He is now a consultant for the United Nations and the National Academy of Science. He and his wife, Susan, have two children and three grandchildren and live in Brunswick, OH. When not involved in science, Richard collects stamps and coins and enjoys traveling with his wife to the Caribbean islands. ... The Wall Street Journal�s editorial page recently praised Judge Harry Hanna for putting out a court rule that immediately set aside 80% of the Cuyahoga County�s 41,000 asbestos claims. �We�re parking the people who aren�t sick,� he explained. �If down the road, they get sick, they can ask for their claims to be reinstated and they will be.� The WSJ response: �Imagine that: A legal order in which the sick can make a claim, but those who aren�t sick (and may never be) can�t abuse the system in order to cadge a class-action windfall.� ... I was finally able to locate Dr. Daniel Hoy in Pawtucket, RI. When Dan graduated with us, he received a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship in philosophy and did graduate work at Tulane University. His first teaching assignment was at Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA where he taught theology and philosophy. While there, he also received a M.A. degree in philosophy from Boston College. He then taught philosophy at the University of Dayton and Rhode Island College. He then became a community organizer and planner, majored in counseling at Assumption College, and received a doctorate in psychology from Boston University. For the last 25 years, he has functioned as a licensed psychologist in a Child Guidance Clinic and public school district. When Dan married his wife, Ellen, six years ago, she had three children and he had five. Between them, they now have 12 grandchildren. ... Keep us informed, Jack

Warm regards from India: Thanks to the Internet, we were able to contact Kailash Bagaria in Kolkata (known as Calcutta prior to 2001). Kailash, a father and grandfather, has been a highly successful businessman in India since the days he left JCU after being president of the Carroll Union. Starting in the early 1960s, he managed Steelsworth Group in Assam which is the world�s largest tea machinery manufacturer and exporter. He has also been chairman of Buildwell Group, past general secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and has served on numerous boards of companies, schools, and hospitals. He is the president and managing trustee of Bagaria Charitable Trust. Unlike most of our classmates that seem to have gravitated to golf, Kailash is a member of the Calcutta Club, the Bengal Rowing Club, and the National Cricket Club. ... Our class was represented at the most recent Alumni Mass and Breakfast by Peg and Jack Durkin, Joanne and Tom Gerst, Ellen and Jack Hearns, JoAnn and Gene Kramer, and Joanne and Dan Shaughnessy. The Rev. Thomas P. O�Malley, president of JCU from 1980 to 1988 honored us with his presence at our class table during the breakfast. ... Richard Burke from Simpsonville, SC has been informed that he has been successful in setting a new Guinness World Record in the category of �Most blood donated - plasmapheresis.� Since 1975, he has donated 1,411 units of blood (the equivalent of 634.95 liters) during 1,193 blood donation visits. ... Not too long ago, we referenced the retirement of Dick Murray from Dallas, TX. He and his wife, Vinton, have resurfaced in Asheville, NC on the very street where his wife was raised. While most know the city for being the home of the Biltmore House as well as a center for arts, crafts, and music, Dick describes it as having �a wonderful and funky kind of charm in the middle of a great climate.� No doubt it also has a few championship golf courses since Dick is an avid golfer. ... Larry Mulvihill retired from the law firm of Smith, Haugher, Rice & Rogers in Grand Rapids, MI, after spending over 40 years as a trial attorney. He has opened his own office in Grand Haven, MI, a resort city on Lake Michigan, and lives in Ferrysburg where he serves on the City Council and is chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. He and his wife, Mary, have four children and eight grandchildren - a son and two daughters-in-law have degrees from JCU. ... Jack Durkin and his son, Sean, recently spent 11 days on a 45-ft. sloop sailing the Caribbean Sea around the U.S., British, and Spanish Virgin Islands. Jack, a four-year veteran of the U.S. Navy reports the crew of five encountered severe storms and rough seas for most of the trip. ... Jim DeClerck retired from Kodak after 39 years of service. Just before retiring, he was manager of the logistics division for Kodak (China) in Xiamen where his company built a film and paper manufacturing plant. Today, 50% of the film produced by the plant is sold in China and the remaining 50% is purchased throughout the rest of Asia. Jim and his wife, Uta, reside in Huntington Beach, CA - they have two daughters and three grandchildren. ... Keep us informed - Jack

Al Trentini and his wife, Jean, from Dana Point, CA have been married for 43 years. They have two sons and three grandchildren. Al retired after 31 years of service with the Los Angeles County Administration and has traveled with his wife to Egypt, Israel, Italy, Hawaii, and Canada. Al is the president of the local Sons of Italy lodge which raises monies for scholarships and charitable organizations. ... Tom Hogan was recently named Distinguished University Professor at the University of Scranton - the award recognizes sustained and exceptional excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Tom is professor of psychology at Scranton where he has also served as dean of the Graduate School and acting provost. He and his wife, Dr. Margret Hogan, have six children and eight grandchildren. ... Bill Daberko recently moved to Estero, FL. Two weeks into his new home, lighting struck his phone system and swimming pool. Two weeks later, his wife, Barbara, was evacuated from the hospital due to Hurricane Charlie. She eventually underwent successful knee replacement and is back on the links with Bill playing 18 holes at the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course at the development which is the oldest gated community in Estero. The Daberkos, married 43 years, have two grandchildren. ... Tom Gerst put together a mini-reunion during the JCU Homecoming weekend -- in attendance were Sally and Tony Antolini, Eddie Clarke, Peg and Jack Durkin, Joanne and Tom Gerst, Ellen and Jack Hearns, Gene Kramer, Jan and Bill Newman, and Tom Theriot. ... Terrence Berring from Canton has retired from Katzenbach and Warren -- a wallpaper manufacturing company. He and his wife, Pat, have three daughters. ... Jim Dowling and his wife, Ann, have been traveling through Canada. Jim retired from the practice of general surgery in New Orleans and is now living in Mandeville, LA. The Dowlings have two children and four grandchildren. ... Paul Zifchak is the retired regional sales manager for Kayser Roth Hosiery. He and his wife, Carolyn, reside in Clemmons, NC. The Zifchaks have four children and four grandchildren. ... Don Wysocki retired from Bayer Corporation where he worked for 28 years. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and was a marketing manager with Bayer as well as working in the polymers division. He and his wife, Susan, have four children and are expecting their second grandchild. ... Charles Van Tilburg received his M.D. degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and was a pediatrician for half of his medical career with Kaiser Permanente. He presently is a part-time teacher at NEOUCOM where he teaches general medicine in the clinical performance center. He recently traveled to his reunion with the 199th Infantry Brigade -- when serving in Viet Nam -- he received the Bronze Star. He and his wife, Kathleen, live in Medina and have six children and six grandchildren. ... Keep us informed, Jack

Mike Urbanek graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry and has a dental practice in Toledo. He and his wife, Judy, recently moved to Avon, OH. The Urbaneks, who are looking forward to celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, have three children and two grandchildren. Mike reports that Dave Boslett and his wife, Linda, have two children and live in Pittsburgh, PA. Dave is semi-retired and is an avid fisherman. ... George Arthur from Stillwater, MN retired from 3M after thirty-three years of service. After JCU, he joined the U.S. Navy and completed OCS in Newport and an engineering program in Charleston before spending three years on an ocean minesweeper. While serving on Admiral McCain�s staff in London, he met his future wife, Pam, to whom he has been married to for thirty-eight years. They have one daughter. ... Pete Welch from Ashtabula is a retired account executive from KeyBank. He and his wife, Joann, spend considerable time with their three grandchildren. ... Joe Radican retired from the Cleveland Catholic Diocese this past school year after thirty-nine years of service as an educator/administrator at three high schools - St. Joseph, Lake Catholic, and Villa Angela-St. Joseph. ... John Cleary retired from the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NY after thirty-seven years of service where he was international program manager for the Development of Joint International Programs. He and his wife, Irene, have three children and four grandchildren and just returned from an eleven day trip to Ireland -- last summer they were in France. ... Bill Barnard is the retired director of Public Relations for the Plain Dealer. His four decade career at the PD ranged from copy boy to award winning reporter to management. He and his wife, Mildred, have been married for forty-three years and have three children and four grandchildren. Bill is a consultant for non-profit organizations, is president of the board for the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, and is the past president of the board for Shoes and Clothes for Kids. ... Jerry Walsh continues as a principal with the M.D.C. Insurance Company in Marietta, GA. In his spare time, he sings bass in the Big Chicken Barbershop Chorus which just returned from international competition in Louisville, KY. Jerry has three grandchildren. ... Frank Sobol is living in Bethesda, MD with his wife, Mary Susan Leighton, - they have two children. Frank served with the U.S. Army in South Vietnam and received the Bronze Star. He received an M.A. and Ed.D. from Stanford University with emphasis on research on teaching before obtaining a law degree from Catholic University of America. He did post-JD studies in regulatory law at George Washington University. From 1973 to 1999, Frank utilized his legal background and educational research skills with the Federal Government in positions at the National Institute of Education, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Office of the Counsel to the President where he serviced both President George W. Bush and President William Clinton. Since retirement in 1999, Frank has been serving the U.S. Department of Education as a consultant. ... Keep us informed by fax, phone, or e-mail. Jack

Tony Antolini is completing his 40th year of practicing dentistry in Warren, OH. He is involved at the state level with the Ohio Dental Association working on their Annual Session. He and his wife, Sally, often travel to Washington, D.C. and New York city to visit their four children and three grandchildren. ... Tom Theriot and his wife, Mary Alice, continue to enjoy their ten-acre farm in Spring Mountain Lake, VA. They train dogs to perform search and rescue missions as well as to do field trials. Tom attended the Division III Final Four in Salem, VA and was impressed with the large contingent of JCU fans present. ... Larry Hipschen and his wife, Eileen, just returned from a vacation in Hawaii. He retired from the Michigan Livonia Public Schools, where he was an elementary teacher, and now enjoys fishing in a small river close to his home in northern Michigan. He is also active in the Knights of Columbus. The Hipschens now have ten grandchildren. ... Tom Hippley is president of Fisher & Associates -- a consulting company for civil engineers. He and his wife, Adele, have two sons. ... Dick Murray from Dallas, TX joined the ranks of the retired after forty-one years in the advertising agency business. For the last thirteen years, Dick was a principal with The Richards Group where he most recently was advertising cellular phones, beer, orange juice, and business jets. Over the years, he was involved with accounts such as American Airlines, GTE, Campbell Soup Company, RCA, Canadian Club, Solarcaine, Renault, Procter & Gamble and General Foods. On a pro bono basis, Dick has worked on national campaigns for the American Cancer Society and Junior Achievement. When not attempting to improve his golf game at the Cottonwood Valley County Club, Dick will be spending more time with wife, Vinton, and his three children. I am indebted to Dick for the following report regarding several of our classmates: Jack Doerr spent most of February in New Zealand and then came back for a month in Palm Springs. He continues to consult in the insurance benefits business and gives invaluable counseling to the Archdiocese of Chicago. ... Gerry O�Connell is working hard to turn around another software company. This is at least the third time he claims this is his �last� project. ... Lou Colombo was facing some hand surgery but it seems to have mended on its own. He�s now back to playing golf and offering to heal hackers.� ... Ed Clarke and his wife, Kathleen, renewed their vows recently on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary at Our Lady of the Angels Church. Ed is the founder of the Legal Eagles which is an organization of over one hundred attorneys and judges that have graduated from St. Edward High School. Ed recently met in Cleveland with his college roommate, Michael Caton, who is National Director of Sales for TSB Bearings. Mike and his wife, Margaret, are now living in Naples, FL and have two children. ... Marty Lauer and his wife, Carol, are back from a rail/cruise trip in Alaska. Marty retired from the FBI after thirty years of service -- his specialty was in the area of antiterrorism. He spends most of his free time now reading and visiting Civil War battlefields. ... Keep us informed, Jack

Lowell Amick, a consultant with Tappan for eighteen years, is now with Carlisle Engineered Products in Chardon, OH, which produces plastic trim for the auto industry. He and his wife, Mary, live in Mansfield and have one child and three grandchildren. ... Gerry Ziegler from Holister, CA is handling public relations for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company which is located in Hsin-Chu and is the first and largest dedicated semiconductor foundry in the world. TSMC makes chips for hundreds of manufacturers such as Philips and Motorola. Gerry and his wife, Sally, have three children and seven grandchildren and make an annual trip to the ski slopes of Utah. ... Bruce E. "Bix" Bixler is now a CPA accounting consultant in Spokane, WA. He and his wife, Kathy, have four children and one grandchild. For relaxation, the Bixlers enjoy cruises and have a home that overlooks a golf course. ... Our class was represented at the Alumni Mass and Communion Breakfast by Peg and Jack Durkin, Joanne and Tom Gerst, and Ellen and Jack Hearns. The bulletin for the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist that day featured an article on The Rev. John F. Murphy who was retiring as secretary and Vicar for Clergy and Religious for the Cleveland Catholic Diocese. Fr. Murphy received his M.A. from JCU in �61 - and was an outstanding educator who taught Ethics I & II to many of us during our senior year. ... The Durkins and Gersts are traveling to Sicily this year on a trip sponsored by the Bishop Pilla Program in Italian American Studies at JCU - for the last several months they have been on campus each Wednesday studying Italian. ... Bill Connelly is a partner in the law firm of Connelly, Jackson, and Collier which specializes in medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Bill received his law degree from The Ohio State University. He and his wife, Carol, reside in Toledo. ... Don Rinehart is a financial analyst with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and has been living in Washington, D.C. since 1997. During his more than a quarter of a century of service to the commission, he has also been based in New York and Los Angeles. ... Speaking of LA, Ed Walsh recently returned from Los Angeles where he visited his daughter -- he has two other children and eight grandchildren. He has spent most of his life as a writer and publisher and has served on the advisory board of this magazine for many years. Ed and his wife, Rannigan, recently added Ginger, a golden retriever, to their household in Orange Village. ... Al Hogan and yours truly recently had the opportunity to attend our 50th anniversary reunion at Cleveland's Our Lady of Angels School. Al served the University of Toledo for 30 years as director of systems for the University Libraries. He and his wife, Barbara, have two children and six grandchildren with whom they spend much of their free time. ... Richard Henderson from Alexandria, VA is director of Government Affairs for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in Washington, D.C. CVSA is a non-profit organization of federal, state, and provincial government agencies and representatives from private industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico dedicated to improving commercial vehicle safety. Among other duties, Dick is a lobbyist who is a familiar face on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Transportation. ... Keep us informed by fax, phone, or e-mail, Jack

Dick Burke from Houston, TX is a staff accountant at Curlee Manufacturing which is a division of Emerson Electric. Earlier this year, he gave his 1300th blood donation, totaling 163 gallons. He is a serial aphaeresis donor and gives plasma and/or platelets twice a week. Dick recently celebrated his 30th anniversary as a volunteer firefighter and holds the rank of deputy chief. ... Joe Walker recently retired as regional account manger for AK Steel in Middletown, OH. His territory included the U.S., Canada, and Brazil. Joe and his wife, Mary, have four children and six grandchildren. They have become involved in the Elderhostel program and recently traveled to Florida to study the history of St. Augustine. ... Jack Durkin was chosen as an Honorary Life Member of the Cleveland Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. Jack has been a member of the organization for 37 years and served on the board of trustees for four years. In 1995, he was named the organization's outstanding member. ... Chuck Durbin and his wife, Madeline, are living in Denver, CO. He retired after working 30 years at Rocky Flats -- the nuclear plaint in Golden Colorado, where he was involved for the last ten years in the manufacture of small parts for the laser fusion program. The Durbins have ten children and nine grandchildren. ... Bob Silva retired from teaching English at St. Xavier High School in Louisville, KY, after spending 42 years in the classroom. He and his wife, Judith, have three children and five grandchildren. The Silvas spend several days a week volunteering at the Cathedral of the Assumption and St. Joseph Center in Louisville. ... Richard M. Robey continues to add to his antique car collection -- he now has thirty-one Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln cars that date from the 1940s through 1970. ... P. Laurence "Larry" Mulvihill has written an impressive article entitled A Tribute To An Unsung Hero regarding his freshman roommate Tom Culp, who left JCU at the end of the first year, enrolled at West Point, graduated in �62, became a Green Beret, and was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967. Larry saw a picture twelve years ago that was published nationally showing Tom's son meditating at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. All efforts to reach the son failed until recently when Larry found the name he was looking for in the Akron telephone directory. This past October, Larry and his wife, Mary, were able to meet for dinner with Tom's two sons, who were preparing to travel to Vietnam where they ventured to the Cambodian border on the Hong Ngu River -- the approximate site of their father's death. ... Deacon Richard Baum has been appointed the director of Deaconate Formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago by Francis Cardinal George. In recent years, he has served as the associate director of the formation program. Richard received his degree in physics from JCU, an MS degree from the University of Rochester in Optics and an MA degree in Pastoral Theology from the St. Mary's-of-the Woods College. Ordained a deacon in 1981 for the Diocese of Syracuse, he and his wife, Geraldine, and their two children moved to the Chicago area where he has served in a wide range of ministries in four parishes. In 1997 he received the St. Philip's Award from the Deaconate Community for his outstanding work in the field of evangelization. In his secular employment, Richard was an engineer and program manager for Motorola Foundation. ... Keep us informed by fax, phone, or e-mail. Jack

Jerry Ramusack has recently become project manager for Tishman Construction and is managing the renovation of the Chicago Public Schools. The Raumsacks now have three grandchildren and recently took a cruise through the Panama Canal. Jerry is looking forward to the summer when he cruises Lake Michigan in his boat -- "The Vital Signs." � Tom and Joanne Gerst have two granddaughters (their mother is JCU grad Kathy Gerst Jackson �91) and are expecting two more grandchildren very shortly. While Tom is in his 27th year as owner of Management Recruiters of Akron which specializes in executive search job placement for the rubber and plastic industry, his son, Mike, is continuing to take on more responsibilities for the company's day-to-day operations. � Jack Durkin, the author, is now the inventor of a product designed to prevent snoring. It is a registered trademark by the name of "SNORRRELESS NITES"� and is designed to prevent an individual from rolling over onto one's back where 90% of snoring occurs. � John Blake and his wife, Kay, are now both retired. Still residing in Middletown, OH, they recently took trips to Minnesota, Chicago, and Cape Cod. � Bill Tighe is retiring from Borromeo/St. Mary seminary after serving forty-three years as teacher, vocation advisor, faculty member, and athletic director. Bill and wife, Barbara, were in attendance with their five children and twelve grandchildren when Bill was honored with the fitness center at the seminary being dedicated to William Tighe and Family. Bishop Anthony M. Pilla was also present to extend his appreciation. � Tom "T" Theriot and his wife, Mary Alice, have settled into their new ten-acre farm in Spring Mountain Lake, VA. They now have four dogs, five ducks, and eighteen sheep. In addition to working the farm on his tractor, Tom works out daily at the local YMCA running and lifting. � Bill Somnitz has three children and two grandchildren. He is a retired teacher from the Mayfield City Schools. � Ed McGervey and his wife, June, have three children and are expecting their seventh grandchild. When not consulting with the A. F. McGervey & Company, where he retired after 40 years as a CPA, he and his wife enjoy golfing and spending time at their beach house in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. � Anthony Antolini is completing his 39th year of practicing dentistry in Warren, OH. He and his wife, Sally, have four children and two grandchildren. � Gene Dalessandro is retired from the insurance business. He and his wife, Andrea, have two grandchildren and recently traveled to Italy. � Jack Hearns and his wife, Ellen, recently returned from Russia and the Ukraine. � Ed Parks and his wife, Gerri, have six children and are expecting their twelfth grandchild. Ed's special interests include working with the Thompson Educational Foundation -- a $260 million private foundation. � Jim Meehan, a CPA, was with the Internal Revenue Service for twenty-nine years. He and his wife, Laverne, have three children and three grandchildren. � Dick Vitale is vice president of Innovatively Yours -- a private catering service. He and his wife, Diana, have three children including Deanna �93. � Congratulations to Paul Fleury for being included in the most recent edition of JCU's Making a Difference. Paul is the dean of engineering and a professor of engineering and applied physics at Yale University. He also is the co-chairman for JCU's Dolan Center Challenge Committee. � Keep us informed by fax, phone, or e-mail. Jack

Dr. Paul Boyce, an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, is practicing medicine at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis and St. Vincent Hospital. Paul went to the University of Indiana for medical school and was named a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He and his wife, Joyce, have nine children -- eight of whom have graduated from college including Molly �89 Anderson. The youngest will graduate this coming year. The Boyces also have twelve grandchildren. ... George Narby, a graduate of the State University of New York Buffalo School of Law, is a practicing attorney in Buffalo. His avocations include golf, skiing, sailing, and travel. He and his wife, Eleanor, have four children and ten grandchildren. ... John Leahy received his law degree from The Ohio State University and is an attorney with the firm of Daley, Balyeat, Balyeat & Leah in Lima, OH. He and his wife, Jane, are the parents of three children -- they also have one grandchild. Outside the world of law, John has become involved with boating, golf, and travel. ... Jim Ryan from Kensington, MD received an MS degree in mathematics from George Washington University. A retired geophysicist, he worked for the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. He and his wife, Kathy, have four children and two grandchildren. A US and European traveler, Jim has also taken up an interest in stained glass windows -- �for fun and profit� -- and has become an avid bicyclist. During the winter, he rides the streets of Naples, FL, and will be going to Europe in August to explore Holland by bike. ... Norman Chonacky is a senior research scientist with Columbia University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin and was a college professor in Olympia, WA, where he also served on the Board of Directors for the Bread & Roses -- the local Catholic Workers organization. Now that he and his wife, Jane Jervis, are in New York City, he intends to continue his involvement with CW. The Chonackys have four children and one grandchild. Norm's wife served as president of Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, for eight years and is now consulting and writing books. ... John Kelly and his wife, Diane, are living in Shorewood, IL. John received an MA degree from JCU in �72 and did additional graduate work at Western Illinois. During his career as an educator, he received many honors including being named Outstanding Catholic Educator for the state of Illinois. A retired school superintendent, John enjoys reading, travel, and �seeing and being with family and friends.� The Kellys have two children. ... Don Gallagher is living in Brentwood, TN, with his wife of thirty-nine years, Mary Lou. They have two children and two grandchildren. Don retired from CPS Corporation four years ago, where he had been vice president of quality and process management. As he moved up the career ladder, Don gained valuable experiences at Procter and Gamble, Polaroid, and Mead Johnson. The Gallaghers have traveled to Ireland, the Alps, and Spain. ... Robert �Pat� Burns retired after 40 years as a journeyman electrician. Pat has been involved with the American Socialist Labor Party for over four decades. He and his wife, Patricia, live in North Royalton and have six children, seventeen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. ... Joe Guta and his wife, Rosemarie, reside in Strongsville, OH -- they have two daughters and three grandchildren. Joe retired recently from Procter and Gamble, where he worked for thirty-two years. Joe has time shares in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, likes to play any kind of cards, and is working part-time as a fitness instructor at the Strongsville Recreation Center. ... After 30 years in software engineering with Goodyear Aerospace and Lockheed Martin in Akron, Frank Sigmund migrated to Phoenix, AZ, in 1997, where he leads the software engineering process group at Honeywell International. For recreation, he plays tennis, swims, hikes, and enjoys the sunshine and dry climate. Frank and his wife, Judy, have three sons and a granddaughter and reside in Cave Creek, AZ. ... Tom Jacobson is in his 41st year at NASA-Lewis Research Center, where he specializes in microgravity space experiments. He and his wife, Marge, have three children -- Michael, who is in his first year of residency in psychiatry in Pittsburgh, Mary, and Dan -- a second year law student at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. ... Jim Kemeny, who is Tom Jacobson�s brother-in-law, resides in Long Beach, CA. He was in the Army for two years (Oakland Army Terminal, Brooklyn Army Terminal, and Fort Lauderdale (Cuban Missile Crisis). After the army, he spent five years in the reserves and the California National Guard. He eventually retired as deputy district director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services after thirty-two years of service. He and his wife, Dorothy, have been married for 40 years and have five children and six grandchildren. ... The Honorable Harry Hanna is back on the bench after recovering from a hip replacement. He and his wife, Dotty, have seven children and eight grandchildren. ... Keep us informed -- Jack

Class Notes 1961

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fall 2008	Save the date, September 27 - the class of ’61 is again going to have a mini-reunion! We will be attending the JCU v. Heidelberg Homecoming football game - a dinner will follow. Those interested should contact Tom Gerst - tom@akron.com - or call 330-867-2900. This has become an annual event in recent years and attendance has continued to grow. ... Bill Barnard, retired executive of the Plain Dealer, and board president of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, was saluted recently at a benefit event for the musical organization with a parody on the song “Bill” from Jerome Kern’s “Showboat.” ... Dan McLaughlin and his wife, Margaret Mary, live in Bay Village - they are the parents of six children - all of whom graduated from college. Dan received an MA degree from the University of Toledo and retired from the Westlake Schools where he was an elementary school teacher - the McLaughlins have seven grandchildren. ... It is with deep regret that I write of the passing of two our classmates: One faithful member of our class that will be truly missed at the mini-reunion this year is Ed ‘Clarkeee’ Clarke who always caused a stir wearing his JCU beanie from the ’50s. Ed passed away in May after battling cancer. To the very end, Ed, an attorney, still handled cases, continued to catch bluegill and bass, and was a faithful caller each Sunday to the “Irish Hour” radio show on WHK. During his career, Ed worked as co-chairman of the Lawyers’ Committee to Aid Immigrants and as a pro-bono attorney for the Legal Aid Society. He founded the “Legal Eagles” a group of St. Ed’s alumni who became lawyers and judges. For many years, Ed wrote this class column and co-chaired our 40th Reunion. While at his wake and funeral, I saw Jack Durkin, Tom Gerst, Harry Hanna, Art Zetts, and Mike Caton who came all the way from Florida. Ed leaves his wife, Kathleen, four daughters, and eight grandchildren. ... In June, we received information that Jack Kelly from Shorewood, IL, suffered a fatal heart attack. After our JCU graduation, Jack received an Education Specialist degree from Western Illinois University and then returned to JCU for an MA degree ’72. During his career as an educator and school superintendent, he received many honors including being named one of the Outstanding Catholic Educators in the State of Illinois. Jack was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Holy Family Parish Church Council in Shorewood. He is survived by his wife, Diane, and two children - Tony and Nicole. Please keep Ed and Jack in your prayers. ... Jack


summer 2008	Jack Bertelkamp and his wife, Helen, have been married for 39 years and are residing in Nellysford, Va., in the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains south of Charlottesville. Jack spent 26 years with the 5th Special Forces and the Army Aviation, Research, and Development Command including being project manager for over 1,000 Cobra helicopters. Following military duty, he was employed for twelve years with Sikorsky Aircraft. Jack is enjoying retirement by hiking, fishing, exploring history and is involved with Habitat for Humanity as well as assisting with church projects and ministries. The Bertelkamps have two children and two grandchildren. ... Jim Dial and his wife, Rosina, have been married for 47 years and live in the West Park area of Cleveland. They have six children and nine grandchildren. Jim continues to be a consultant and enjoys golf. ... Paul Zifchak and his wife, Carolyn, reside in Clemmons, N.C. They have married now for 43 years and have four children and seven grandchildren. Paul retired from his career as a national accounts representative in the area of consumer goods. The Zifchaks recently toured Southern Italy, California, and were involved in a golf vacation in the Smokey Mountains of N.C. ... John Wittman is involved in renovating properties. He and his wife, Jacqueline, have been married for 38 years, live in Cleveland Heights, and have four children and one grandchild. ... Donald Wysocki and his wife, Susan, live in Corapolis, Pa. Don earned a Ph.D. in chemistry and worked in the material science division of Bayer Corp. until his retirement in 2002. Married for 40 years, they have four children and two grandchildren. ... Tom Sponseller is residing in Lakewood, Ohio - he is now retired after teaching at Padua and Holy Name High Schools and serving as a substance abuse counselor for Cuyahoga County. As you recall, Tom played b-ball at JCU and, in retirement, has become a faithful follower of Blue Streak basketball. ... Ed Sumnar operates an insurance business in Hillsdale, Mich. He and his wife of 44 years, Molly, have four children and six grandchildren. In his spare time, Ed is a golfer. ... Jim Smith from Seattle, Wash., has retired from the practice of cardiac surgery - he was also Ed Sumnar’s roommate at JCU. Jim and his wife, Elizabeth, have six children and five grandchildren. Jim is enjoying his retirement by sailing and taking some courses at the University of Washington. ... Dan Smalley from Reminderville, Ohio, has retired from selling computers with Burroughs and Unisys. He and his wife, Josephine, have been married for 51 years and have three children and seven grandchildren. In retirement, Dan is performing valet service for Davis Auto Group by driving BMWs, Jaguars, and Maserati vehicles. ... An update on Tom Theriot -- our oil company executive turned farmer – he recently assisted in the birth of 25 baby lambs. ... Keep us informed, Jack


spring 2008	Joe Szeremet and his wife of over 40 years, Caroline, now live in Hebron, Ky. He graduated from the University of Detroit Law School and was a commissioner with the Michigan Supreme Court for 25 years. The Szeremets have three children and four grandsons. ... Gerry Ziegler’s home in Hollister, Calif., looks out upon a golf course. He and his wife, Sally, who supervises graduate students at Santa Clara University, have three children and nine grandchildren. Gerry has retired from the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company where he handled public relations. The Zieglers have two collie dogs and look forward to their trips to the ski slopes of Aspen. ... Bill Connelly is practicing law in Toledo but spending an increasing amount of time in Naples, Fla., during the winter and Put-in-Bay in the summer. His wife, Carol, is scheduled to retire this coming September. Bill has four children - three lawyers and the fourth in law school, and 12 grandchildren. ... John Blake from Middletown, Ohio, has retired from banking. He and his wife, Mary Kay, have been married for 32 years, and have a daughter, Megan, who graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati. John is involved with antique cars and owns a ’52 Packard, remains active at his parish, and enjoys visits to Savannah and Charleston. ... Paul Gilleran from Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., received his law degree from the University of Detroit and is giving retirement serious consideration. He and his wife have three sons who live in Columbus; Washington, D.C.; and Chicago and one grandson. ... Marty Lauer and his wife, Carol, reside in Rochester, Mich. Marty retired from the FBI and is involved with reading, gardening, traveling, and exercising in the gym. Their last trip involved a cruise around South America. ... Joe Radican and his three sisters are involved in taking turns caring for their elderly mother. Joe was able to tour Italy and France with a group from Chicago that included Larry Frederick ’62. This coming summer, he is scheduled to visit Portugal and Spain. He also recently visited classmate Dr. Patrick Meanor in Oneonta, N.Y., where Pat is Distinguished Teaching Professor of English at the State University of New York. Several issues back, I mentioned Pat had written several hundred reviews, essays, and articles. A short time later, I came across an interesting book of his entitled The Wrath of Grapes. ... George Arthur from Stillwater, Minn., recently coordinated the efforts of the Jaguar Club of Minnesota as they hosted the 17th Annual Rendezvous of Canadian and American Vintage Sports Cars. George has collected vintage sports cars for over 40 years. As you might remember, George served seven years as a naval officer in the Pacific and at the Naval European Command Center in London prior to working at 3M for 33 years -- he retired in 2001. His volunteer activities presently include working for the Red Cross as well as coordinating AARP’s Safe Driving Program for 3M. ... Len Judy and his wife, Nickie, have been married 44 years, have three children (two graduated from JCU), and four grandchildren. They reside in both Lake Forest, Ill., and Naples, Fla. Len enjoys fishing and golfing several times a week when down South. The Judys recently traveled to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Korea. Len retired from Rust-Oleum where he was chairman and CEO. Since then he has been a consultant, a member of many corporate boards and a member of the business advisory councils of his alma mater, Marquette, Dominican University, and the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. ... Jack


fall 2007	The class of ’61 had a mini-reunion during Homecoming 2007. Class members met for the Street Fair on Belvoir Blvd. prior to the JCU v. Baldwin-Wallace football game and then held a class dinner at the Claddagh Irish Pub at Legacy Village. Present on campus during the weekend were Pressy and John Dwyer, Joanne and TomGerst, Peg and JackDurkin, Ellen and JackHearns, TomJacobson, Jim Kemeny from Long Beach, CA, TomTheriot from Liberty, KY, and RaySmith. ... WarrenJohnson recently retired as the oldest, active football official in North Dakota. He completed the Motorcycle Foundation (MSF) RiderCoach Preparation Course and is now the oldest motorcycle training instructor presently active in his state. His youngest son, Sean, was married in Grand Forks, ND, this past summer. ... LouColombo, Jack Doerr,DickMurray, and GerryO’Connell recently had a reunion across the ocean when they played three rounds of golf in Scotland, three rounds in Northern Ireland, and two rounds in the Republic of Ireland. In the Glasgow area, they played Troon and Turnbury which are British Open venues. They then flew to Belfast and stayed at the Bushmill Inn, came to appreciate Black Bush Irish Whiskey, and even managed to visit the Bushmill Distillery. In Northern Ireland, they played two of the top courses in the world, Royal Port Rush and Royal County Down where the Walker Cup had been played a week earlier. Dick is credited with arranging the trip - particularly his selection of pubs in Dublin on the last evening. ... BobDittrich and his wife of 44 years live in Cleveland and have three children and two grandchildren. Bob is a senior software engineer for Aquent Consulting where his assignment for the last 11 years has been working with the defense department’s finance unit. The Dittrichs have taken several cruises to the Caribbean and Hawaii. ... Linda and DaveBoslett are living in Pittsburgh, PA. They have two children who are in high school - both play varsity tennis. ... Jim DeClerck and his wife, Uta, recently traveled to England for a few days in London and then joined two other couples they worked with at Kodak in China for a week of narrow boat cruising on some of the British waterways canals through the countryside. A highlight of the trip was the city of Chester which was a Roman walled enclave - many old structures and most of the walls are intact. After the cruise, they rented a car and drove through Northern Wales for several days before flying to Germany’s Mosel area and then proceeded to the Mannheim area to visit with Uta’s family. Upon returning to their home in Huntington Beach, CA, they retired to their cabin in the mountains outside Truckee, CA, for a few days of high Sierra hiking, fishing and canoeing. The DeClercks have two married daughters and three grandchildren. ... A reunion in the Carolinas occurred recently when DickBurke from Greenville, SC, hosted lunch for Dick Murray from nearby Asheville, NC. ... TomJennings and his wife, Mary Gail, reside in Lyndhurst, OH. They have a daughter, Margaret McDonnell, and three grandchildren. Tom worked at Lubrizol Corp. after graduation and returned to JCU for an M.S. in chemistry. He became a dominant force in the world of chemical manufacturing and received 20 U.S. patents. For 13 years, Tom was president of Synthetic Products Company. Over the last thirty years, he and his wife have visited San Francisco twice a year. ... Keep us informed, Jack


summer 2007	Calling all class members to a mini-reunion! The class of ’61 will attend the September 29 JCU v. Baldwin-Wallace homecoming football game - a class dinner will follow. Those interested should contact TomGerst - tom@mrakron.com - or call 330-867-2900. ... After retiring from public accounting with Moss Adams in 2003, BruceBixler became a shared controller in Spokane, WA, for Empire Lumber Co. and Felts Field Aviation. He and his wife, Kathy, a full-time realtor, have three daughters and a son. The Bixlers are going on a family cruise in November, from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro. ... Barbara and BillTighe have been married for 50 years and have five children and 12 grandchildren. He retired from the Diocese of Cleveland after 48 years of service at Borromeo and St. Mary Seminary, where he is still providing some part-time assistance in formation work and athletics. ... DanKeegan retired from PricewaterhouseCoopers after 31 years of service. He was a managing partner of an office and a member of the firm’s multi-national task force in New York. During his professional career, he regularly published articles on management processes. Dan and his wife, Barbara, live on Lake Erie in Vermilion and have three children and five grandchildren. Their hobbies are travel and boating -- spring is spent in Florida and the summer is in Vermilion. The Keegans are active volunteers with the Meals on Wheels program. ... RayBuchanan and his wife, Judy, reside in Fairport, NY, and have four children and six grandchildren. Their youngest daughter graduated in June as a doctor of osteopathy and has started a four-year residency in general psychiatry at Beth Israel in Manhattan. Ray was in attendance when JCU’s basketball team played in the NCAA basketball tournament at neighboring St. John Fischer College in NY. ... BobWitt has resided in Northfield, IL, for the last 37 years. He has a son in Dallas, TX, two daughters who are teachers, and two grandchildren. Bob is semi-retired and has entered a second career as a substitute teacher at New Trier High School in Winnetka. He plays tennis three times a week year-round and is a “snow bird” for three weeks at his place on Ft. Myers Beach, FL, over the Christmas holidays each year. ... Patricia and JackHorvath are presently residing in Tucker, GA, and are involved in a host of volunteer activities, including the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the USO, and MedShare International, which receives medical supplies and equipment from hospitals, outpatient centers, and medical manufacturers and then provides them to hospitals and medical facilities in the Third World. Jack retired from the United States Army as a Lt. Colonel after 27 years of service. The Horvaths have two daughters, one of whom is a major in the Army and serving in Afghanistan, and one granddaughter. ... EdWalsh, free-lance writer and editor, took part in a tour of Sicily with the JCU Italian American Studies program. He and his writing partner had a reading of a play in an off-Broadway theater recently -- two of his daughters arrived for opening night from Madison, WI, and Santa Monica, CA. In July, the play was again read at a second off-Broadway theater. ... ChuckNieset and his wife, Carolyn, just returned from a vacation in Hawaii. He retired last July from LINSTAR Inc. -- a security and identification systems business in New York state. The Niesets have moved to Ft. Myers, FL, but return to Buffalo for summer months and the winter holidays to visit friends and their six grandchildren. ... Keep us informed, Jack


spring 2007	Jack Doerr, Dick Murray, Lou Colombo, and Gerry O’Connell recently spent a week in Palm Desert, CA, improving their golf game and are planning a tour of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland for ten days of golf this coming September. Jack is retired from his executive position in the insurance industry and has done extensive traveling around the world. He has been instrumental in representing the Chicago Diocese in leasing prime land in the Oakbrook area West of Chicago for the development of a world class golf course. Jack has spent more than five years driving this project and taking the lead in screening and selecting the course architects. He is also the current president of Big Foot, his golf club in Lake Geneva, WI. Lou resides just outside Denver. After his service experiences as a pilot shuttling troops and supplies to Vietnam, he spent most of his career with Continental Air. He is back in the pilot seat this time flying a Lear 55 for members of the Coors family (as in beer). Lou was the president of his golf club in Colorado last year. Dick Murray moved from Dallas to Asheville, NC, a few years ago and, while he is retired from a career in the advertising business, he is active in support of church, hospital, retirees, and the needy. ... Joe Esser from New Providence, NJ, is retired but has taken two courses on George Washington and has made visits to Washington’s headquarters in Morristown, NJ, as well as viewing the locations of his winter encampments in Jockey Hollow Park in 1779-80. ... Irene and John Cleary recently returned from a spring trip to Fort Lauderdale and the Cayman Islands. ... Ed “Clarkee” Clarke was spotted viewing Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. While many JCU grads weathered the snowy, cold, windy march down Superior Avenue -- Ed (always Irish to the core) was discovered sitting in front of a fireplace at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Cleveland watching the parade on TV. ... Peg and Jack Durkin spent some time recently in Florida at New Smyrna and Amelia Island. Jack is an avid baseball fan and took the opportunity to scout the Cleveland Indians during spring training. ... Jeanne Woolever Kinney is retired from education and is living in Hopedale, MA. She is the mother of seven children, was a member of the English department at Stonehill College, and for thirteen years taught English as a secondary language at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution in Framingham, MA. ... Mike Caton who lives in Naples, FL, for the last seven years is semi-retired and believes he is twice blessed because he resides in the sun belt and all of his children and grandchildren live in close proximity. ... Ed McGervey and his wife, June, are enjoying retirement in Savannah, GA, by playing lots of golf, walking, and bike riding. They recently returned from Ireland where they combined golf with a sight seeing trip. Ed is still doing some consulting for his former accounting firm via the computer. The McGerveys now have seven grandchildren. ... Patrick Meanor is Distinguished Teaching Professor of English at the State University of New York in Oneonta, NY. He is in his 33rd year at the University; received his MA from JCU, and a Ph.D. from Kent State University. He has authored three books, close to two hundred articles, and is the editor of five volumes of the Dictionary of Literary Biography. He also serves as a classic music reviewer for Fanfare and Listener magazines. ... Keep us informed, Jack

winter 2007	The Rev. Douglas Carson is an Anglican priest working in the alcoholic research department at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. Doug has an M.A. in architectural landscaping from North Carolina State University, an M.A. from Florida State University in Humanities, and a M.Div. from St. John Vianney College Seminary in FL. He and his wife, Jonie, have been married for 34 years and have two sons and one grandchild. ... Ed Parks is a partner with Plante & Moran -- one of the nation�s largest CPA firms, where he is a family business consultant. Ed continues to serve as a trustee with the Thompson Foundation -- a large private foundation dedicated to helping low income and disadvantaged Detroiters to become self-sufficient. He and his wife, Gerri, live in Birmingham, MI, and have six children and twelve grandchildren. Ed has recently added sailing to his busy schedule. ... Jerry Ramusack from South Holland, IL, is project manager for Old Veterans Construction and owner and president of Jer-Don Properties -- a property management company. He and his wife of 42 years, Donna, have two children and three grandchildren. The Ramusacks are world travelers and recently visited the Baltic states. ... Norman Chonacky is a retired senior research scientist with Columbia University. He and his wife, Jane, now reside in New Haven, C, and have four children, one grandchild, and two more on the way. Norm received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin and is editor of Computing and Science and Engineering as well as serving as a research fellow at Yale University in the School of Engineering and Applied Science where Dr. Paul Fleury �60 is dean. ... Ronald Bodziony and his wife, Kathleen, live in Warwick, RI, and have four boys and ten grandchildren. After serving 15 years with the U.S. Army, Ron was involved for many years in management with American President Lines -- ocean cargo carriers. Now retired from the transportation industry, he has taken up bowling and golf. ... I have recently received information that Joseph Walker from Grand Rapids, MI, passed away. Joe attended our 40th Reunion and was a retired regional account manger for AK Steel in Middletown, OH. His territory included the U.S., Canada, and Brazil. When I last spoke with Joe, he and his wife, Mary, had four children and six grandchildren. Joe was part of a large contingent of students that came to JCU in �57 from Saint Ignatius where his uncle Fr. Ara Walker was president. Another uncle, Fr. Seth Walker, was pastor of Gesu Church in University Heights. ... Miriam Gannon Fabien retired as head of the English Department at Madonna University in Livonia, MI. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and has been married to Peter Fabien �60 for 46 years. They now live in Farmington, MI, and have three children and six grandchildren. ... The Class of �61 is reminded of our continuing opportunity to additionally help JCU and its students by contributing to the Class of �61 Scholarship Fund. This endowment was established at the 45th Class Reunion this past summer under the leadership of Dick Murray and Gerry O�Connell and provides financial assistance to incoming freshmen. For those of you who were not able to contribute last year, you are encouraged to join with fellow classmates this year and into the future in assisting JCU students. ... Keep us informed - Jack

fall 2006	Don Rinehart has retired as a financial analyst with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after thirty-two years of service with the federal government including two years in the military. He and his wife, Christine, are living in Washington, D.C., where Don jogs and reads prodigiously. The Rineharts recently toured France and spend considerable time in Maine each summer. ... The Honorable David Zeitzheim has retired as juvenile and probate judge for Ohio�s Ottawa County but is now a visiting judge for Lucas and Fulton counties. He and his wife, Marti, have two children and five grandchildren. When not sitting on the �bench,� he enjoys boating, tennis, and racquetball. ... Mike Caton from Naples, FL, participated in the Sunset City Olympics this summer and attended his 50th high school reunion. ... Irene and John Cleary just returned from two weeks in Ireland and Scotland -- one highlight was a stop for a Guinness in Durty Nelly�s Irish Pub which first opened in 1620. ... Buffalo attorney George Narby and his wife, Eleanor, who have four children and 11 grandchildren, just returned from Switzerland. The Narbys own a Bernese Mountain dog that just became an American Kennel Club champion. George�s other avocations include golf, skiing, sailing. ... Tom Theriot and his wife, Mary Alice, have moved, from Bedford, VA, to a 13 acre farm in Liberty, KY, along with 23 sheep and five dogs. ... Jim Ryan from Kensington, MD, and his wife, Kathy, have four children and three grandchildren. Jim has become an avid bicyclist and recently biked through Holland for 13 days and then rode in the famous 2 a.m. L.A.T.E. (Long After Twilight Ends) ride with 10,000 other bicyclists through Chicago�s neighborhoods and along the lakefront. ... John Leahy received his law degree from The Ohio State University and is an attorney with the firm of Daley, Balyeat & Leah in Lima, OH. He and his wife, Jane, are the parents of three children -- they also have two grandchildren. Outside the world of law, John has become involved with boating, golf, and travel. ... Don Gallagher is living in Brentwood, TN, with his wife of 43 years, Mary Lou. They have two children and three grandchildren. The Gallaghers have traveled to Ireland, the Alps, and Spain. ... Robert �Pat� Burns, a night school student most of his JCU career, has retired after 50 years as a journeyman electrician. He and his wife, Patricia, live in North Royalton and have six children, 16 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. ... Joe Guta and his wife, Rosemarie, reside in Strongsville, OH -- they have two daughters and four grandchildren. Joe has a time share in Atlantic City where he likes to play any kind of cards. ... Jerome O�Grady retired as deputy superintendent of the New York State Police after thirty years of service. He and his wife, Mary, are living in Latham, NY. The O�Gradys have five children and three grandchildren. ... From Crown Point, IN, Shawn Doolin and his wife just returned from a 4000-mile cross-county trip by car to California. ... Bill Daberko is president of the Wildcat Run Country Club in Estero, FL - an Arnold Palmer designed golf course. Bill and Barb�s new home overlooks the signature 18th hole. ... Congratulations to classmate Gerry O�Connell whose career in the computer industry was featured in the last edition of this magazine. Gerry and Judy, his wife of 42 years, have six children and 16 grandchildren. He was just named to JCU�s board of directors. ... Keep us informed - Jack

summer 2006	Our 45th reunion turned out to be a spectacular three-day extravaganza with classmates attending from CO, CT, FL, GA, IN, IA, MI, NY, NC, OH, SC, and VA. ... Those registering for the gathering included John Blake, Paul Boyce, Richard Burke, Gerald Burns, Michael Caton, Ed Clarke, John Cleary, Lou Colombo, Shawn Doolin, Jack Durkin, Marie French, Dan Fullerton, Chuck Fye, Art Gariepy, Tom Gerst, Paul Gilleran, Harry Hanna, Jack Hearns, Paul Hinko, Larry Hipschen, Tom Holowecky, Warren Johnson, Ken Koprowski, Gene Kramer, Dick Manning, Ed McGervey, Larry Mulvihill, Dick Murray, Bill Newman, Gerry O�Connell, Dennis Okerbloom, Dan Shaughnessy, Ray Smith, Tom Theriot, Bill Tighe, Ed Walsh, and Earl Youmell. ... Those remaining on campus for the weekend were housed in Millor Hall which was completed in 1981 and named after Fr. William J. �Duke� Millor who was an icon on the campus in our days. One of the perks of being older this time around was that our class was given a dorm that has air conditioning, access ramps, and an elevator. Tom Theriot set up two tables in the main lobby displaying memorabilia of student days from a freshman beanie to the graduation tassel. ... After the President�s Reception Friday evening in the Dolan Science Center, our class had dinner in the press box of the Shula Stadium which is reached by elevator. The view of the sunset and much of the campus from this rather large room that can accommodate at least 100 people provided a unique and interesting venue - for many the experience was the highlight of the weekend. Most of the class attended an Irish folk concert in the Lombardo Student Center after dinner. Saturday provided a full day of activities including a lunch in the Durkin Room in Grasselli Library, lectures, a concelebrated Mass, class photo, and formal dinner in the Jardine Room. Ray Smith was master of ceremonies and comedian extraordinaire after dinner and was well received by his classmates. ... Some interesting data was developed relating to those attending our reunion: 36% still work full-time, 28% are employed part-time; and 35% are retired; 58% served in the United States Armed Forces; 50% attained advanced degrees after leaving JCU ... When we graduated in �61, there were 31 Jesuits on campus - of which 27 are now deceased; Frs. William King, Joseph Owens, Joseph Schell, and Paul Woelfl all are now residing at Colombiere Center in Clarkston, MI ... Logic was chosen as our most favorite course with Modern Drama, Literature, Psychology, Sociology, Accounting, and Philosophy in close pursuit ... Dr. Arthur Noetzel �38 and Dr. Walter Nosal received the most votes for the person who had the greatest impact on our lives ... John Carpenter was declared our favorite professor with Dr. Noetzel and Joseph Cotter tied for second place. Also receiving multiple votes for favorite professor included some of the great names in JCU history - Dr. George Grauel, Fr. Howard Kerner, Fr. Herman Hughes, Fr. L. J. Monville, Fr. Joseph Owens, Fr. Joseph Schell, and Dr. Thomas Stamfel ... Sunday morning�s sumptuous buffet under the big tent on the main quadrangle provided one last chance for the class of �61 to gather before we meet for our 50th reunion in 2011. ... Gerry O�Connell and Dick Murray are to be congratulated for their efforts in obtaining contributions from our class toward the Class of �61 Scholarship Fund which will provide financial aid to students who need assistance to enroll. ... Keep in touch, Jack

spring 2006	Reunion central: Before our 45th Reunion takes place this June, take time to visit our class page on the John Carroll web site where there are numerous photos of past reunions - they are courtesy of class photographer, Tom Theriot. You can view them by going to www.jcu.edu - click on alumni & friends, to class links, and then to 1961. There are several further links on our class page that might also be of interest to you including Reunion Headquarters which will tell you as of that date which class members will be on campus for our reunion this summer. ... John Cleary and his wife, Irene, just returned from the Florida Keys and the Caribbean. Since retiring after 37 years with the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NE, the Clearys have also traveled to Europe on four occasions. They have three children and four grandchildren. John recently completed two family histories and visited lots of cemeteries in the process. ... Dan Fullerton and his wife live in Clinton, IA, and have five children and 12 grandchildren. Dan is a psychotherapist at Bridgeview Mental Health Center in Clinton and specializes in the area of violence - particularly with sex offenders. ... Terry Ahearn is assistant vice president of Underwriting for BCS Insurance Company in Hammond, IN. He and wife, Pamela, have five children and eight grandchildren. ... Retired FBI agent Marty Lauer and his wife, Carol, just returned from a trip through South America including visits to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. ... Joe Guta and wife, Rosemarie, reside in Strongsville, OH, and have two daughters and four grandchildren. Joe has a time share in Atlantic City where likes to plays any kind of cards. ... Dr. Tom Hogan is professor of psychology at the University of Scranton. He and his wife, Dr. Margaret Hogan, have six children and nine grandchildren. ... Al Hogan and his wife, Barbara, just returned from several weeks in Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. Al retired after thirty years at the University of Toledo where he was director of systems for the university libraries. The Hogans have two children and six grandchildren. ... Paul Hinko has retired from Cuyahoga Community College after 36 years as a professor and counselor. He and his wife, Lynda, live in Brooklyn, OH, where Paul is a volunteer for the local school district, assists the city as a first responder to local emergencies, and works with the Red Cross as a mental health assistant in times of crisis. ... Jim Kemeny and his wife, Dorothy, just returned from an Alaskan cruise. Jim retired as deputy director of the Department of Social Services in Long Beach, CA, after 34 years. The Kemenys have five children and nine grandchildren. His current hobby is model sail boating ... Bill Newman retired during the last year after thirty-eight years as a money manager - he was most recently a General Partner of Frontline Capital Management LLC in Avon, CT. He and his wife, Janet, have three children and 13 grandchildren. ... Tom Burns, from Munroe Falls, OH, retired from the U.S. Department of Labor after 34 years of service. He and his wife, Kathleen, have six children and two grandchildren. Tom is now working part-time for the American Automobile Association and lends his voice to the choir at St. Vincent Church in Akron. ... Keep us informed and hope to see all of you at our 45th Reunion, Jack

winter 2006	Dr. Paul Boyce retired as an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and is now serving as an independent witness in the field of internal medicine for hearings related to disability claims under the Social Security Act. Paul reviews records and files and then testifies as to the merits of claims based upon medical records only. He functions from an office in Indiana but is able to testify at cases held throughout the county via video monitoring. He and his wife, Joyce, have nine children and sixteen grandchildren. ... Harry Steller has retired as president of MAS -- a distributorship for appliances and electronic equipment in Richfield, OH. He and his wife, Barbara, have three children and now live in Naples, FL, where Harry enjoys fishing, golfing, and playing cards on a daily basis. ... Dr. Bernard Suran has retired from the faculty of the Northwestern University Medical School after 35 years as a clinical psychologists. After authoring three books and over 40 articles, he has moved to Reno, NV, where he enjoys the relaxing outdoor life of hiking the mountains and fishing the streams. ... John Dwyer has retired as human resource manager for Smurfit Stone Container -- a paper products company located in New Philadelphia. He and his wife, Pressy, live in North Canton and have four children and five grandchildren. When the snow disappears, John will be out on the golf course. ... Deacon Richard Baum has recently retired from the position of director of Deaconate Formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Richard received his degree in physics from JCU, an MS degree from the University of Rochester in Optics and an MA degree in Pastoral Theology from the Saint Mary-of-the Woods College. He was ordained a deacon in 1981 for the Diocese of Syracuse and in 1997 received the St. Philip�s Award from the Deaconate Community for his outstanding work in the field of evangelization. He and his wife, Geraldine, live in the Chicago area and have two children and one granddaughter. In retirement, Richard is a substitute teacher and golfer. ... Chuck Durbin and his wife, Madeline, are living in Denver, CO. He retired after working 30 years at Rocky Flats -- the nuclear plaint in Golden, CO, where for the last 10 years he was involved in the manufacture of small parts for the laser fusion program. The Durbins have 10 children and nine grandchildren. ... Gerry Burns is living in Cary, NC, with his wife, Nancy. They have four children and three granddaughters. ... The Reunion Committee now numbers 13 members -- more volunteers are needed -- primarily to make calls to classmates to encourage attendance at Reunion 2006. If interested, contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-736-2586. Also contact Rosalie Massey at the same number if you know the whereabouts of the following members of the Class of �61 -- William Brown, Douglas Carson, Vincent Conroy, Michael Cuccaro, Jacob Froelich, Roydon Fernandez, Mary Fevrier, Charles Foerstner, Frank Gibson, Thomas Heffernan, Robert Jablonski, Robert Lucas, George Marcelo, Ronald Martin, Edward McDonnell, Dennis McMullen, James Medve, Robert Moran, Mary O'Donnell, Eleanor Roy, Lawrence Schneider, Robert Steele, and John Spisak. ... Hope to see all of you at our 45th reunion this summer, Jack

fall 2005	Our class warmed up for the 45th reunion next summer by holding our second mini-reunion on October 8, 2005. After the JCU/Muskingum football game at Shula Stadium, there was a class dinner at the Claddagh Irish Pub at Legacy Village located in Lyndhurst - as you might recall, all classmates were invited through the last issue of this column to sign up with Tom Gerst. Present were Kathleen and Ed �Clarkee� Clarke, Peg and Jack Durkin, Joanne and Tom Gerst, Ellen and Jack Hearns, JoAnn and Gene Kramer, and Tom Theriot who came to the festivities all the way from Virginia. ... Philip Barber is living in Dade City, FL, with his wife, Barbara. They have four children and eight grandchildren - three of whom were adopted from Russia. Prior to his retirement, Phil was president and a director of Coastal Bank. Both he and his wife enjoyed sailing the Gulf of Mexico on several occasions and now have a 40-ft. motor home in which they travel throughout the U.S. four months a year. ... Jack Durkin reports that Dr. Jim Dowling and his wife, Ann, escaped the recent hurricanes without too much inconvenience other than some water damage. Jim, who has retired from his general surgery practice, was considered one of the top surgeons in Louisiana and was also the team physician for the New Orleans Saints. The Dowlings live outside the Big Easy in Mandeville, LA. ... Jim Biaglow is a retired aerospace engineer from the Glenn Research Center of NASA - he also received his graduate degree from JCU. He and his wife, Vera, live in Strongsville and have four children and three grandchildren. Jim has over 8000 daylilies, breeds new varieties, and has 50 registered varieties. The daylilies comprise the small genus Hemerocallis of flowering plants in the family Hemerocallidaceae. The name Hemerocallis is based on the Greek words for day and beauty, which reflects the fact that the individual flowers last for only one day. ... Mike Frank retired from 44 years of teaching - most of his career was at Troy (MI) High School where he taught English, Latin, and film. He received his MA from the University of Michigan in English Literature and also taught at Oakland Community College. His hobbies include biking, hiking, and writing. He and his wife, Judith, live in Troy and have one daughter who lives in Chicago. ... Ray Fosselman has retired from management at the Red Cross where he worked for twenty-two years. He and his wife, Loretta, have three children and three grandchildren. The Fosselmans just returned from Beijing, China. Other destinations they have enjoyed in their travels include Zurich, Switzerland and Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Returning to the topic of our 45th reunion which will take place June 23-25, 2006, all of you should have received a personal profile that will assist in updating records in the alumni office -- you can also go on the Web site - www.jcu.edu/alumni - to complete the form. The questionnaire also asks for volunteers to serve on the Reunion Committee which thus far includes Ed Clarke, Jack Durkin, Tom Gerst, Harry Hanna, Jack Hearns, Gene Kramer, Larry Mulvihill, Dick Murray, Tom Theriot, and Bill Tighe. - all volunteers can be assured membership in this esteemed committee that primarily will make calls to classmates to encourage attendance at Reunion 2006. ... Keep us informed, Jack

summer 2005	Dr. Jim Smith has retired from the practice of cardiac surgery and is living with his wife, Elizabeth, in Seattle, WA. They recently celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary and have six children and four grandchildren. ... Joseph Esser, from New Providence, NJ, retired in February from the publishing company of Reed-Elsevier, Inc. where he worked on directories including the Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook. Joe was a radio operator during his days in the Army. His hobbies, not surprisingly, include shortwave radio, but he is also interested in tennis and jazz. Presently, he works in the publications arena on a part-time basis for R.R. Bowker. ... Joanne and Tom Gerst and June and Ed McGervey visited Mary Alice and Tom Theriot this summer on their 10-acre farm in Bedford, VA. ... Richard Flory and his wife, Martha, are residing in Lancaster, KY, where Richard recently retired from Suburban Equipment. They have two sons and six grandchildren - two of whom are starting college this fall. ... Bill Newman retired from investment management after 37 years - most recently he was in charge of the Frontline Capital hedge fund. Early in his career, he worked at TRW in Cleveland and taught a business course at JCU. Later, he served on the JCU Business Advisory Council for over 20 years. He and his wife, Janet, have three sons and twelve grandchildren. Bill is very active in the VFW in Avon, CT, and is the editor of a monthly newsletter relating to military topics. ... Marie French has retired from the field of education and enjoys traveling - recent trips include a Mediterranean cruise and an Antarctic cruise. ... Michael Forman, professor of Linguistics at the University of Hawaii, recently traveled to East Timor - a country of the western Pacific Ocean and the world�s youngest nation - it achieved full independence in 2002. His university has a project there to help with sustainable agriculture and he was asked to help with the linguistics involved which includes the two official languages - Tetun and Portuguese; two working languages - English and Bahasa Indonesia; and sixteen national languages. Mike indicated it presented a nightmare for members of the College of Tropical Agriculture but was a linguist�s paradise. You might remember that Mike was in the first graduating class of the Peace Corps and was sent to the Philippines in the early �60s where he met his wife, Sheila. They came back to New York so that Mike could study linguistics, anthropology, and Southeast Asian studies at Cornell where he received a Ph.D. The Formans live in Honolulu and have four children. ... Gene Kramer and his wife, JoAnn, continue to reside in Lakewood - they have three children and two grandchildren. Gene is vice president of the board for the Lyric Opera of Cleveland, a member of the board for Regina Health Center, on the board for HELP Foundation, and recently joined the leadership council of Future Church. ... Our class is warming up for the 45th reunion next summer by again holding a mini-reunion on October 8. 2005. After the Muskingum football game at Shula Stadium, there will be a class dinner - if interested, contact Tom Gerst at 1-330-867-5928 or Tom@MRAKRON.com. ... Keep us informed, Jack

spring 2005	Don Baerwalde has retired from IBM after forty years of service. He and his wife, Lee, have five children and ten grandchildren and reside in Kennesaw, GA. Don worked for IBM in both Cleveland and Atlanta. During his spare time, Don gardens and volunteers with his local church. ... Michael Pupa is now fully retired - he had been a mortgage broker for over thirty years prior to working recently at Cleveland Title. He and his wife, Anita, who owns a travel business. do much traveling - they have two children. ... John Tien and his wife, Marlene, live in Twinsburg and for the last several years have spent three months each winter in Bradenton, FL. The Tiens, who have four children and three grandchildren, recently traveled to North Dakota and caught up with John�s JCU roommate - George Arthur. ... Bill Tighe, who officially retired three years ago from Borromeo/St. Mary Seminary after 43 years of service, continues to function as the athletic director and a faculty member on the Wickliffe campus. He and his wife, Barbara, have five children and 12 grandchildren - nine of whom live in the Cleveland area. ... Richard Niedzwiecki retired from NASA Lewis Research Center after 34 years of service where he was supervisor of the Atmospheric Sciences Department. He is now a consultant for the United Nations and the National Academy of Science. He and his wife, Susan, have two children and three grandchildren and live in Brunswick, OH. When not involved in science, Richard collects stamps and coins and enjoys traveling with his wife to the Caribbean islands. ... The Wall Street Journal�s editorial page recently praised Judge Harry Hanna for putting out a court rule that immediately set aside 80% of the Cuyahoga County�s 41,000 asbestos claims. �We�re parking the people who aren�t sick,� he explained. �If down the road, they get sick, they can ask for their claims to be reinstated and they will be.� The WSJ response: �Imagine that: A legal order in which the sick can make a claim, but those who aren�t sick (and may never be) can�t abuse the system in order to cadge a class-action windfall.� ... I was finally able to locate Dr. Daniel Hoy in Pawtucket, RI. When Dan graduated with us, he received a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship in philosophy and did graduate work at Tulane University. His first teaching assignment was at Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA where he taught theology and philosophy. While there, he also received a M.A. degree in philosophy from Boston College. He then taught philosophy at the University of Dayton and Rhode Island College. He then became a community organizer and planner, majored in counseling at Assumption College, and received a doctorate in psychology from Boston University. For the last 25 years, he has functioned as a licensed psychologist in a Child Guidance Clinic and public school district. When Dan married his wife, Ellen, six years ago, she had three children and he had five. Between them, they now have 12 grandchildren. ... Keep us informed, Jack

winter 2005	Warm regards from India: Thanks to the Internet, we were able to contact Kailash Bagaria in Kolkata (known as Calcutta prior to 2001). Kailash, a father and grandfather, has been a highly successful businessman in India since the days he left JCU after being president of the Carroll Union. Starting in the early 1960s, he managed Steelsworth Group in Assam which is the world�s largest tea machinery manufacturer and exporter. He has also been chairman of Buildwell Group, past general secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and has served on numerous boards of companies, schools, and hospitals. He is the president and managing trustee of Bagaria Charitable Trust. Unlike most of our classmates that seem to have gravitated to golf, Kailash is a member of the Calcutta Club, the Bengal Rowing Club, and the National Cricket Club. ... Our class was represented at the most recent Alumni Mass and Breakfast by Peg and Jack Durkin, Joanne and Tom Gerst, Ellen and Jack Hearns, JoAnn and Gene Kramer, and Joanne and Dan Shaughnessy. The Rev. Thomas P. O�Malley, president of JCU from 1980 to 1988 honored us with his presence at our class table during the breakfast. ... Richard Burke from Simpsonville, SC has been informed that he has been successful in setting a new Guinness World Record in the category of �Most blood donated - plasmapheresis.� Since 1975, he has donated 1,411 units of blood (the equivalent of 634.95 liters) during 1,193 blood donation visits. ... Not too long ago, we referenced the retirement of Dick Murray from Dallas, TX. He and his wife, Vinton, have resurfaced in Asheville, NC on the very street where his wife was raised. While most know the city for being the home of the Biltmore House as well as a center for arts, crafts, and music, Dick describes it as having �a wonderful and funky kind of charm in the middle of a great climate.� No doubt it also has a few championship golf courses since Dick is an avid golfer. ... Larry Mulvihill retired from the law firm of Smith, Haugher, Rice & Rogers in Grand Rapids, MI, after spending over 40 years as a trial attorney. He has opened his own office in Grand Haven, MI, a resort city on Lake Michigan, and lives in Ferrysburg where he serves on the City Council and is chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. He and his wife, Mary, have four children and eight grandchildren - a son and two daughters-in-law have degrees from JCU. ... Jack Durkin and his son, Sean, recently spent 11 days on a 45-ft. sloop sailing the Caribbean Sea around the U.S., British, and Spanish Virgin Islands. Jack, a four-year veteran of the U.S. Navy reports the crew of five encountered severe storms and rough seas for most of the trip. ... Jim DeClerck retired from Kodak after 39 years of service. Just before retiring, he was manager of the logistics division for Kodak (China) in Xiamen where his company built a film and paper manufacturing plant. Today, 50% of the film produced by the plant is sold in China and the remaining 50% is purchased throughout the rest of Asia. Jim and his wife, Uta, reside in Huntington Beach, CA - they have two daughters and three grandchildren. ... Keep us informed - Jack

fall 2004	Al Trentini and his wife, Jean, from Dana Point, CA have been married for 43 years. They have two sons and three grandchildren. Al retired after 31 years of service with the Los Angeles County Administration and has traveled with his wife to Egypt, Israel, Italy, Hawaii, and Canada. Al is the president of the local Sons of Italy lodge which raises monies for scholarships and charitable organizations. ... Tom Hogan was recently named Distinguished University Professor at the University of Scranton - the award recognizes sustained and exceptional excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Tom is professor of psychology at Scranton where he has also served as dean of the Graduate School and acting provost. He and his wife, Dr. Margret Hogan, have six children and eight grandchildren. ... Bill Daberko recently moved to Estero, FL. Two weeks into his new home, lighting struck his phone system and swimming pool. Two weeks later, his wife, Barbara, was evacuated from the hospital due to Hurricane Charlie. She eventually underwent successful knee replacement and is back on the links with Bill playing 18 holes at the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course at the development which is the oldest gated community in Estero. The Daberkos, married 43 years, have two grandchildren. ... Tom Gerst put together a mini-reunion during the JCU Homecoming weekend -- in attendance were Sally and Tony Antolini, Eddie Clarke, Peg and Jack Durkin, Joanne and Tom Gerst, Ellen and Jack Hearns, Gene Kramer, Jan and Bill Newman, and Tom Theriot. ... Terrence Berring from Canton has retired from Katzenbach and Warren -- a wallpaper manufacturing company. He and his wife, Pat, have three daughters. ... Jim Dowling and his wife, Ann, have been traveling through Canada. Jim retired from the practice of general surgery in New Orleans and is now living in Mandeville, LA. The Dowlings have two children and four grandchildren. ... Paul Zifchak is the retired regional sales manager for Kayser Roth Hosiery. He and his wife, Carolyn, reside in Clemmons, NC. The Zifchaks have four children and four grandchildren. ... Don Wysocki retired from Bayer Corporation where he worked for 28 years. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and was a marketing manager with Bayer as well as working in the polymers division. He and his wife, Susan, have four children and are expecting their second grandchild. ... Charles Van Tilburg received his M.D. degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and was a pediatrician for half of his medical career with Kaiser Permanente. He presently is a part-time teacher at NEOUCOM where he teaches general medicine in the clinical performance center. He recently traveled to his reunion with the 199th Infantry Brigade -- when serving in Viet Nam -- he received the Bronze Star. He and his wife, Kathleen, live in Medina and have six children and six grandchildren. ... Keep us informed, Jack

summer 2004	Mike Urbanek graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry and has a dental practice in Toledo. He and his wife, Judy, recently moved to Avon, OH. The Urbaneks, who are looking forward to celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, have three children and two grandchildren. Mike reports that Dave Boslett and his wife, Linda, have two children and live in Pittsburgh, PA. Dave is semi-retired and is an avid fisherman. ... George Arthur from Stillwater, MN retired from 3M after thirty-three years of service. After JCU, he joined the U.S. Navy and completed OCS in Newport and an engineering program in Charleston before spending three years on an ocean minesweeper. While serving on Admiral McCain�s staff in London, he met his future wife, Pam, to whom he has been married to for thirty-eight years. They have one daughter. ... Pete Welch from Ashtabula is a retired account executive from KeyBank. He and his wife, Joann, spend considerable time with their three grandchildren. ... Joe Radican retired from the Cleveland Catholic Diocese this past school year after thirty-nine years of service as an educator/administrator at three high schools - St. Joseph, Lake Catholic, and Villa Angela-St. Joseph. ... John Cleary retired from the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, NY after thirty-seven years of service where he was international program manager for the Development of Joint International Programs. He and his wife, Irene, have three children and four grandchildren and just returned from an eleven day trip to Ireland -- last summer they were in France. ... Bill Barnard is the retired director of Public Relations for the Plain Dealer. His four decade career at the PD ranged from copy boy to award winning reporter to management. He and his wife, Mildred, have been married for forty-three years and have three children and four grandchildren. Bill is a consultant for non-profit organizations, is president of the board for the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, and is the past president of the board for Shoes and Clothes for Kids. ... Jerry Walsh continues as a principal with the M.D.C. Insurance Company in Marietta, GA. In his spare time, he sings bass in the Big Chicken Barbershop Chorus which just returned from international competition in Louisville, KY. Jerry has three grandchildren. ... Frank Sobol is living in Bethesda, MD with his wife, Mary Susan Leighton, - they have two children. Frank served with the U.S. Army in South Vietnam and received the Bronze Star. He received an M.A. and Ed.D. from Stanford University with emphasis on research on teaching before obtaining a law degree from Catholic University of America. He did post-JD studies in regulatory law at George Washington University. From 1973 to 1999, Frank utilized his legal background and educational research skills with the Federal Government in positions at the National Institute of Education, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Office of the Counsel to the President where he serviced both President George W. Bush and President William Clinton. Since retirement in 1999, Frank has been serving the U.S. Department of Education as a consultant. ... Keep us informed by fax, phone, or e-mail. Jack

spring 2004	Tony Antolini is completing his 40th year of practicing dentistry in Warren, OH. He is involved at the state level with the Ohio Dental Association working on their Annual Session. He and his wife, Sally, often travel to Washington, D.C. and New York city to visit their four children and three grandchildren. ... Tom Theriot and his wife, Mary Alice, continue to enjoy their ten-acre farm in Spring Mountain Lake, VA. They train dogs to perform search and rescue missions as well as to do field trials. Tom attended the Division III Final Four in Salem, VA and was impressed with the large contingent of JCU fans present. ... Larry Hipschen and his wife, Eileen, just returned from a vacation in Hawaii. He retired from the Michigan Livonia Public Schools, where he was an elementary teacher, and now enjoys fishing in a small river close to his home in northern Michigan. He is also active in the Knights of Columbus. The Hipschens now have ten grandchildren. ... Tom Hippley is president of Fisher & Associates -- a consulting company for civil engineers. He and his wife, Adele, have two sons. ... Dick Murray from Dallas, TX joined the ranks of the retired after forty-one years in the advertising agency business. For the last thirteen years, Dick was a principal with The Richards Group where he most recently was advertising cellular phones, beer, orange juice, and business jets. Over the years, he was involved with accounts such as American Airlines, GTE, Campbell Soup Company, RCA, Canadian Club, Solarcaine, Renault, Procter & Gamble and General Foods. On a pro bono basis, Dick has worked on national campaigns for the American Cancer Society and Junior Achievement. When not attempting to improve his golf game at the Cottonwood Valley County Club, Dick will be spending more time with wife, Vinton, and his three children. I am indebted to Dick for the following report regarding several of our classmates: Jack Doerr spent most of February in New Zealand and then came back for a month in Palm Springs. He continues to consult in the insurance benefits business and gives invaluable counseling to the Archdiocese of Chicago. ... Gerry O�Connell is working hard to turn around another software company. This is at least the third time he claims this is his �last� project. ... Lou Colombo was facing some hand surgery but it seems to have mended on its own. He�s now back to playing golf and offering to heal hackers.� ... Ed Clarke and his wife, Kathleen, renewed their vows recently on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary at Our Lady of the Angels Church. Ed is the founder of the Legal Eagles which is an organization of over one hundred attorneys and judges that have graduated from St. Edward High School. Ed recently met in Cleveland with his college roommate, Michael Caton, who is National Director of Sales for TSB Bearings. Mike and his wife, Margaret, are now living in Naples, FL and have two children. ... Marty Lauer and his wife, Carol, are back from a rail/cruise trip in Alaska. Marty retired from the FBI after thirty years of service -- his specialty was in the area of antiterrorism. He spends most of his free time now reading and visiting Civil War battlefields. ... Keep us informed, Jack

winter 2004	Lowell Amick, a consultant with Tappan for eighteen years, is now with Carlisle Engineered Products in Chardon, OH, which produces plastic trim for the auto industry. He and his wife, Mary, live in Mansfield and have one child and three grandchildren. ... Gerry Ziegler from Holister, CA is handling public relations for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company which is located in Hsin-Chu and is the first and largest dedicated semiconductor foundry in the world. TSMC makes chips for hundreds of manufacturers such as Philips and Motorola. Gerry and his wife, Sally, have three children and seven grandchildren and make an annual trip to the ski slopes of Utah. ... Bruce E. "Bix" Bixler is now a CPA accounting consultant in Spokane, WA. He and his wife, Kathy, have four children and one grandchild. For relaxation, the Bixlers enjoy cruises and have a home that overlooks a golf course. ... Our class was represented at the Alumni Mass and Communion Breakfast by Peg and Jack Durkin, Joanne and Tom Gerst, and Ellen and Jack Hearns. The bulletin for the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist that day featured an article on The Rev. John F. Murphy who was retiring as secretary and Vicar for Clergy and Religious for the Cleveland Catholic Diocese. Fr. Murphy received his M.A. from JCU in �61 - and was an outstanding educator who taught Ethics I & II to many of us during our senior year. ... The Durkins and Gersts are traveling to Sicily this year on a trip sponsored by the Bishop Pilla Program in Italian American Studies at JCU - for the last several months they have been on campus each Wednesday studying Italian. ... Bill Connelly is a partner in the law firm of Connelly, Jackson, and Collier which specializes in medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Bill received his law degree from The Ohio State University. He and his wife, Carol, reside in Toledo. ... Don Rinehart is a financial analyst with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and has been living in Washington, D.C. since 1997. During his more than a quarter of a century of service to the commission, he has also been based in New York and Los Angeles. ... Speaking of LA, Ed Walsh recently returned from Los Angeles where he visited his daughter -- he has two other children and eight grandchildren. He has spent most of his life as a writer and publisher and has served on the advisory board of this magazine for many years. Ed and his wife, Rannigan, recently added Ginger, a golden retriever, to their household in Orange Village. ... Al Hogan and yours truly recently had the opportunity to attend our 50th anniversary reunion at Cleveland's Our Lady of Angels School. Al served the University of Toledo for 30 years as director of systems for the University Libraries. He and his wife, Barbara, have two children and six grandchildren with whom they spend much of their free time. ... Richard Henderson from Alexandria, VA is director of Government Affairs for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in Washington, D.C. CVSA is a non-profit organization of federal, state, and provincial government agencies and representatives from private industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico dedicated to improving commercial vehicle safety. Among other duties, Dick is a lobbyist who is a familiar face on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Transportation. ... Keep us informed by fax, phone, or e-mail, Jack

summer 2003	Dick Burke from Houston, TX is a staff accountant at Curlee Manufacturing which is a division of Emerson Electric. Earlier this year, he gave his 1300th blood donation, totaling 163 gallons. He is a serial aphaeresis donor and gives plasma and/or platelets twice a week. Dick recently celebrated his 30th anniversary as a volunteer firefighter and holds the rank of deputy chief. ... Joe Walker recently retired as regional account manger for AK Steel in Middletown, OH. His territory included the U.S., Canada, and Brazil. Joe and his wife, Mary, have four children and six grandchildren. They have become involved in the Elderhostel program and recently traveled to Florida to study the history of St. Augustine. ... Jack Durkin was chosen as an Honorary Life Member of the Cleveland Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. Jack has been a member of the organization for 37 years and served on the board of trustees for four years. In 1995, he was named the organization's outstanding member. ... Chuck Durbin and his wife, Madeline, are living in Denver, CO. He retired after working 30 years at Rocky Flats -- the nuclear plaint in Golden Colorado, where he was involved for the last ten years in the manufacture of small parts for the laser fusion program. The Durbins have ten children and nine grandchildren. ... Bob Silva retired from teaching English at St. Xavier High School in Louisville, KY, after spending 42 years in the classroom. He and his wife, Judith, have three children and five grandchildren. The Silvas spend several days a week volunteering at the Cathedral of the Assumption and St. Joseph Center in Louisville. ... Richard M. Robey continues to add to his antique car collection -- he now has thirty-one Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln cars that date from the 1940s through 1970. ... P. Laurence "Larry" Mulvihill has written an impressive article entitled A Tribute To An Unsung Hero regarding his freshman roommate Tom Culp, who left JCU at the end of the first year, enrolled at West Point, graduated in �62, became a Green Beret, and was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967. Larry saw a picture twelve years ago that was published nationally showing Tom's son meditating at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. All efforts to reach the son failed until recently when Larry found the name he was looking for in the Akron telephone directory. This past October, Larry and his wife, Mary, were able to meet for dinner with Tom's two sons, who were preparing to travel to Vietnam where they ventured to the Cambodian border on the Hong Ngu River -- the approximate site of their father's death. ... Deacon Richard Baum has been appointed the director of Deaconate Formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago by Francis Cardinal George. In recent years, he has served as the associate director of the formation program. Richard received his degree in physics from JCU, an MS degree from the University of Rochester in Optics and an MA degree in Pastoral Theology from the St. Mary's-of-the Woods College. Ordained a deacon in 1981 for the Diocese of Syracuse, he and his wife, Geraldine, and their two children moved to the Chicago area where he has served in a wide range of ministries in four parishes. In 1997 he received the St. Philip's Award from the Deaconate Community for his outstanding work in the field of evangelization. In his secular employment, Richard was an engineer and program manager for Motorola Foundation. ... Keep us informed by fax, phone, or e-mail. Jack

spring 2003	Jerry Ramusack has recently become project manager for Tishman Construction and is managing the renovation of the Chicago Public Schools. The Raumsacks now have three grandchildren and recently took a cruise through the Panama Canal. Jerry is looking forward to the summer when he cruises Lake Michigan in his boat -- "The Vital Signs." � Tom and Joanne Gerst have two granddaughters (their mother is JCU grad Kathy Gerst Jackson �91) and are expecting two more grandchildren very shortly. While Tom is in his 27th year as owner of Management Recruiters of Akron which specializes in executive search job placement for the rubber and plastic industry, his son, Mike, is continuing to take on more responsibilities for the company's day-to-day operations. � Jack Durkin, the author, is now the inventor of a product designed to prevent snoring. It is a registered trademark by the name of "SNORRRELESS NITES"� and is designed to prevent an individual from rolling over onto one's back where 90% of snoring occurs. � John Blake and his wife, Kay, are now both retired. Still residing in Middletown, OH, they recently took trips to Minnesota, Chicago, and Cape Cod. � Bill Tighe is retiring from Borromeo/St. Mary seminary after serving forty-three years as teacher, vocation advisor, faculty member, and athletic director. Bill and wife, Barbara, were in attendance with their five children and twelve grandchildren when Bill was honored with the fitness center at the seminary being dedicated to William Tighe and Family. Bishop Anthony M. Pilla was also present to extend his appreciation. � Tom "T" Theriot and his wife, Mary Alice, have settled into their new ten-acre farm in Spring Mountain Lake, VA. They now have four dogs, five ducks, and eighteen sheep. In addition to working the farm on his tractor, Tom works out daily at the local YMCA running and lifting. � Bill Somnitz has three children and two grandchildren. He is a retired teacher from the Mayfield City Schools. � Ed McGervey and his wife, June, have three children and are expecting their seventh grandchild. When not consulting with the A. F. McGervey & Company, where he retired after 40 years as a CPA, he and his wife enjoy golfing and spending time at their beach house in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. � Anthony Antolini is completing his 39th year of practicing dentistry in Warren, OH. He and his wife, Sally, have four children and two grandchildren. � Gene Dalessandro is retired from the insurance business. He and his wife, Andrea, have two grandchildren and recently traveled to Italy. � Jack Hearns and his wife, Ellen, recently returned from Russia and the Ukraine. � Ed Parks and his wife, Gerri, have six children and are expecting their twelfth grandchild. Ed's special interests include working with the Thompson Educational Foundation -- a $260 million private foundation. � Jim Meehan, a CPA, was with the Internal Revenue Service for twenty-nine years. He and his wife, Laverne, have three children and three grandchildren. � Dick Vitale is vice president of Innovatively Yours -- a private catering service. He and his wife, Diana, have three children including Deanna �93. � Congratulations to Paul Fleury for being included in the most recent edition of JCU's Making a Difference. Paul is the dean of engineering and a professor of engineering and applied physics at Yale University. He also is the co-chairman for JCU's Dolan Center Challenge Committee. � Keep us informed by fax, phone, or e-mail. Jack

winter 2003	Dr. Paul Boyce, an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, is practicing medicine at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis and St. Vincent Hospital. Paul went to the University of Indiana for medical school and was named a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He and his wife, Joyce, have nine children - eight of whom have graduated from college, including Molly '89. The youngest will graduate this coming year. The Boyces also have twelve grandchildren. ... George Narby, a graduate of the State University of New York Buffalo School of Law, is a practicing attorney in Buffalo. His avocational interests include golf, skiing, sailing, and travel. He and his wife, Eleanor, have four children and ten grandchildren. ... John Leahy received his law degree from The Ohio State University and is an attorney with the firm of Daley, Balyeat, Balyeat & Leahy in Lima, OH. He and his wife, Jane, are the parents of three children - they also have one grandchild. ... Jim Ryan from Kensington, MD received a MS degree in mathematics from George Washington University. A retired geophysicist, he worked for the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. He and his wife, Kathy, have four children and two grandchildren. A U.S. and European traveler, Jim has also taken up an interest in stained glass windows - "for fun and profit." and has become an avid bicyclist. During the winter, he rides the streets of Naples, FL. ... Norman Chonacky is a senior research scientist with Columbia University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin and was a college professor in Olympia, WA. The Chonackys have four children and one grandchild. Norm's wife served as president of The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA for eight years and is now consulting and writing books ... John Kelly and his wife, Diane, are living in Shorewood, IL. A retired school superintendent, John enjoys reading, travel, and "seeing and being with family and friends." The Kellys have two children. ... Don Gallagher is living in Brentwood, TN, with his wife of thirty-nine years, Mary Lou. They have two children and two grandchildren . Don retired from CPS Corporation four years ago where he had been vice president of quality and process management. As he moved up the career ladder, Don gained valuable experiences at Procter and Gamble, Polaroid, and Mead Johnson. The Gallaghers have traveled to Ireland, the Alps, and Spain. ... Joe Guta and his wife, Rosemarie, reside in Strongsville, OH - they have two daughters and three grandchildren. Joe retired recently from Procter and Gamble where he worked for thirty-two years. Joe has time shares in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, likes to plays any kind of cards, and is working part-time as a fitness instructor at the Strongsville Recreation Center. ... After 30 years in software engineering with Goodyear Aerospace and Lockheed Martin in Akron, Frank Sigmund migrated to Phoenix, AZ, in 1997, where he leads the software engineering process group at Honeywell International. For recreation, he plays tennis, swims, hikes, and enjoys the sunshine and dry climate. Frank and his wife, Judy, have three sons and a granddaughter and reside in Cave Creek, AZ. ... Tom Jacobson is in his 41st. year at NASA-Lewis Research Center where he specializes in micro gravity space experiments. He and his wife, Marge, have three children - Michael, who is in his first year of residency in psychiatry in Pittsburgh, Mary, and Dan - a second year law student at Cleveland Marshall Law School. ... Keep us informed - Jack

Web column summer 2002	Dr. Paul Boyce, an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, is practicing medicine at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis and St. Vincent Hospital. Paul went to the University of Indiana for medical school and was named a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He and his wife, Joyce, have nine children -- eight of whom have graduated from college including Molly �89 Anderson. The youngest will graduate this coming year. The Boyces also have twelve grandchildren. ... George Narby, a graduate of the State University of New York Buffalo School of Law, is a practicing attorney in Buffalo. His avocations include golf, skiing, sailing, and travel. He and his wife, Eleanor, have four children and ten grandchildren. ... John Leahy received his law degree from The Ohio State University and is an attorney with the firm of Daley, Balyeat, Balyeat & Leah in Lima, OH. He and his wife, Jane, are the parents of three children -- they also have one grandchild. Outside the world of law, John has become involved with boating, golf, and travel. ... Jim Ryan from Kensington, MD received an MS degree in mathematics from George Washington University. A retired geophysicist, he worked for the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. He and his wife, Kathy, have four children and two grandchildren. A US and European traveler, Jim has also taken up an interest in stained glass windows -- �for fun and profit� -- and has become an avid bicyclist. During the winter, he rides the streets of Naples, FL, and will be going to Europe in August to explore Holland by bike. ... Norman Chonacky is a senior research scientist with Columbia University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin and was a college professor in Olympia, WA, where he also served on the Board of Directors for the Bread & Roses -- the local Catholic Workers organization. Now that he and his wife, Jane Jervis, are in New York City, he intends to continue his involvement with CW. The Chonackys have four children and one grandchild. Norm's wife served as president of Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, for eight years and is now consulting and writing books. ... John Kelly and his wife, Diane, are living in Shorewood, IL. John received an MA degree from JCU in �72 and did additional graduate work at Western Illinois. During his career as an educator, he received many honors including being named Outstanding Catholic Educator for the state of Illinois. A retired school superintendent, John enjoys reading, travel, and �seeing and being with family and friends.� The Kellys have two children. ... Don Gallagher is living in Brentwood, TN, with his wife of thirty-nine years, Mary Lou. They have two children and two grandchildren. Don retired from CPS Corporation four years ago, where he had been vice president of quality and process management. As he moved up the career ladder, Don gained valuable experiences at Procter and Gamble, Polaroid, and Mead Johnson. The Gallaghers have traveled to Ireland, the Alps, and Spain. ... Robert �Pat� Burns retired after 40 years as a journeyman electrician. Pat has been involved with the American Socialist Labor Party for over four decades. He and his wife, Patricia, live in North Royalton and have six children, seventeen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. ... Joe Guta and his wife, Rosemarie, reside in Strongsville, OH -- they have two daughters and three grandchildren. Joe retired recently from Procter and Gamble, where he worked for thirty-two years. Joe has time shares in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, likes to play any kind of cards, and is working part-time as a fitness instructor at the Strongsville Recreation Center. ... After 30 years in software engineering with Goodyear Aerospace and Lockheed Martin in Akron, Frank Sigmund migrated to Phoenix, AZ, in 1997, where he leads the software engineering process group at Honeywell International. For recreation, he plays tennis, swims, hikes, and enjoys the sunshine and dry climate. Frank and his wife, Judy, have three sons and a granddaughter and reside in Cave Creek, AZ. ... Tom Jacobson is in his 41st year at NASA-Lewis Research Center, where he specializes in microgravity space experiments. He and his wife, Marge, have three children -- Michael, who is in his first year of residency in psychiatry in Pittsburgh, Mary, and Dan -- a second year law student at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. ... Jim Kemeny, who is Tom Jacobson�s brother-in-law, resides in Long Beach, CA. He was in the Army for two years (Oakland Army Terminal, Brooklyn Army Terminal, and Fort Lauderdale (Cuban Missile Crisis). After the army, he spent five years in the reserves and the California National Guard. He eventually retired as deputy district director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services after thirty-two years of service. He and his wife, Dorothy, have been married for 40 years and have five children and six grandchildren. ... The Honorable Harry Hanna is back on the bench after recovering from a hip replacement. He and his wife, Dotty, have seven children and eight grandchildren. ... Keep us informed -- Jack

spring 2002	Bill Anzick retired from IBM Corp. after 32 years. For the last 15 years, he was senior systems engineer at the T. J. Watson Research Center working in communications. Bill, who received an MS degree in physics from The Ohio State University, was honored at IBM with the Research Outstanding Innovation Award and the IBM Corporate Technical Achievement Award. He and his wife, Rose, have one daughter and one grandchild and are living in Mahopac, NY. ... Ed McGervey is semi retired after spending 40 years as an employee/partner of the A.F. McGervery & Company where he was a CPA. He and his wife, June, have three children and six grandchildren. When Ed is not golfing, he and his wife enjoy spending time with three Labrador retrievers at their Beach House on The Outer Banks of North Carolina appropriately called Labrador Retreat. ... Paul "Bird" Gilleran is attending classes at the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield Hills, MI. At the end of the two-year program, Paul hopes to become certified as a spiritual director and use his newly acquired background in the area of workplace spirituality amongst lawyers. Paul and his wife, Carole, have three children. ... Ray Buchanan and his wife, Judy, from Fairport, NY are on their way to Costa Rica to visit their youngest daughter who is studying Spanish and tropical ecology as part of her junior year abroad program at Fordham University. ... Paul Hinko is retiring this July after thirty-six years of service with Cuyahoga Community College as a counselor, teacher, and administrator. Paul received a Doctorate in Education from the University of Akron in counseling. While he has no specific plans for the future, he is determined to develop more consistency with his golf game. ... The Honorable David Zeitzheim is juvenile and probate judge for Ohio's Ottawa County. David and his wife, Marti, have two children and four grandchildren. When not sitting on the "bench," he enjoys boating, tennis, and racquetball. ... Tom "T" Theriot has retired as manager of the risk management department for Exxon Mobile Corp. in Fairfax, VA. He and his wife, Mary Alice, have purchased a ten-acre farm in Spring Mountain Lake, VA and are going to train show dogs. They presently have several collies and Belgium police dogs that perform field trials and search and rescue missions. ... Dan Shaughnessy is a consultant in the area of computer software development. He and his wife of thirty-eight years, Joanne, have seven children (three are JCU grads) and eight grandchildren. The Shaughnessys enjoy traveling to Ireland and their frequent visits to see their family -- all live out-of-state. ... Jack and Ellen Hearns are enjoying their first grandchild, Marina Hearns. Her mother, Maria Ciccolini Hearns, is a �90 JCU grad. ... Ed Parks is a partner with Plante & Moran -- one of the nation's largest CPA firms, where he is a family business consultant. Ed is presently a trustee with the Thompson McCully Foundation -- a large private foundation dedicated to helping low income and disadvantaged Detroiters to become self-sufficient. He and his wife, Gerri, live in Birmingham, MI and have six children and eleven grandchildren. ... Jerry Ramusack from South Holland, IL is project manager for Viking Construction Management and owner and president of Jen-Dor Properties -- a property management company. He and his wife of thirty-seven years, Donna, have two children and two grandchildren. In his spare time, Jerry enjoys skiing, boating on Lake Michigan, and traveling. ... Gene Kramer has a private law practice that advises local governments and nonprofit organizations. He is also president of the board of trustees of Regina Health Center, vice president of the board of trustees of Lyric Opera Cleveland, and is a trustee of the Citizens League of Greater Cleveland. He and his wife, JoAnn, have three children and recently became grandparents of twin boys. ... Maurice "Pete" Welch is retired from the banking business and is spending time with his three children, one grandchild, and his fianc�e. ... Jack and Peg Durkin are on the road these days including a three-week tour of Florida, several weeks out west, and then on to Canada to see the Glacier National Park and attend the Calgary Stampede. ... Bruce "Bix" Bixler is business assurance director for Moss Adams -- a CPA firm in Spokane, WA. He had done graduate work at the University of Washington and Gonzaga University and is a devoted fan of the Mariners and the Seahawks. He and his wife, Kathy, have four children. ... Bill Tighe is in his 41st year at Borromeo Seminary where he is community life director and athletic director. He is active in vocation work, fund-raising, and is an officer in the Knights of Columbus. He and his wife, Barbara, have five children and twelve grandchildren. ... Congratulations to Len Judy who was recognized in the university's inaugural edition of Making a Difference. Len retired as the chairman and CEO of Rust-Oleum in 1994. Since then, he has been a consultant and a member of many corporate boards. He and his wife, Nicky, are residing in Lake Forest, IL. ... On a sad note, John Jacob (Jack) Paschen passed away in Evanston, IL in October after a long battle with heart and lung diseases. Classmates John Doerr, P. Laurence "Larry" Mulvihill, Paul Gilleran, and Gerry O'Connell attended the funeral service at the Sacred Heart Church in Winnetka, IL. Gerry, also a boyhood friend, gave one of the eulogies. Jack spent forty years in the family general contracting business and worked on such projects as the Chicago Federal Center, One IBM Plaza, and McCormick Place. He was given several weeks to live back in 2000 and inspired all that knew him as he defied all medical odds and continued to live every day to the fullest. He is survived by his wife, Christine Garrett, his mother, seven children, and seven grandchildren. May he rest in peace. ... Keep us informed, Jack

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