AlumNotes PETER J. PEARSON ’84 was named president of the Student Transportation of America (STA) Education Foundation. Peter is currently chief operating officer for STA’s Central Region and is one of the Foundation’s founding trustees. JOSEPH G. CACCHIONE, M.D. ’85 presented at the annual meeting of the national Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Dr. Cacchione is a cardiologist and executive vice president of Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie. KIMBERLY (MORMUR) MORITZ ’85 is assistant superintendent for the Gowanda (N.Y.) Central School District. KIM (KOLLATZ) DOCTER ’86VMC has been nominated for reelection to the board of directors for the Northwestern (Pa.) Rural Electric Co-operative Association Inc. Kim is the part-time office manager for KDL Industries, is in her second term as the Rockdale
births
a son, Connor Jack (born Aug. 4, 2008) to Dana M. Accordino Dubeau ’01. a daughter, Carlie Elaine (born March 26, 2008) to LeeAnne Jones Barker ’03 and her husband, Jason. Darcie F. Bell ’07M recently welcomed a child. Dawn Hess Bressler ’06M, ’07C and her husband recently welcomed a new baby. a son, Luke Matthew (born June 16, 2008) to Capt. Matthew P. Bruno, USAF ’95 and his wife, Sarah. Luke joins twin brothers Mark and Sean, born March 6, 2007. a son, Casey James (born June 6, 2008) to Julia (Dembinski) ’94 and David W. Burton ’93. Casey joins older brother Andrew, born May 8, 2003. a daughter, Charla Elizabeth (born May 1, 2008) to Sarah (Spinale) Campbell ’03, ’04M and her husband, Tim. a son, Brady Edwin (born May 29, 2008) to Bert A. Copple Jr. ’01 and his wife,
Township Tax Collector and is a substitute teacher for the Penncrest School District. MARK W. GUY, M.D. ’86 DANIEL L. HOLT, M.D. ’86 J. TODD WAHRENBERGER, M.D. ’86 founded The North Side Christian Health Center in Pittsburgh, which has doubled in size since its opening 13 years ago. ROBERT J. LEGATO JR. ’86 was appointed vice president of integrated supply chain for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. DOUGLAS E. ROHDE ’86 was promoted to the status of Fellow in the Toxicology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. THOMAS W. BRENNAN ’87 was promoted to divisional assistant vice president and continues to serve as a trust market officer for Northwest Savings Bank.
Stephanie. Brady joins older brother Noah, who is two years old. a daughter, Abigail Grace (born Feb. 17, 2008) to Gregory J. Czzowitz ’92 and his wife, Shannon. a daughter, Sara Marie (born March 14, 2008) to Christine (Schraeder) ’00, ’01M and Brian R. Daeschner ’99, ’03M. a son, Anderson John (born Nov. 20, 2007) to Patrick J. Fabian ’99 and his wife, Jill. twins, Carter William and Madeline Emma (born Feb. 12, 2007) to Gina (Battistoni) ’99 and Brian C. Fries ’99. a son, Alexander Paul (born June 11, 2008) to Torri Fair Gambacorta, D.C. ’00 and her husband, Michael. a son, Gavin Thomas (born June 12, 2008) to Krisi (Hay) Gindlesperger ’03 and her husband, Mike. a daughter, Leah Catherine (born Sept. 23, 2008) to Jennifer (Schroeck) ’99 and Stephen J. Habursky ’97, ’01M. Leah joins older siblings Lauren, Nathan and Noah.
Alumnus Honored in D.C.
Erie native and Gannon alumnus Robert F. Ruyak ’71 was recognized by Legal Times in its 30th anniversary issue as one of its “90 Greatest Washington Lawyers of the Last 30 Years.” Legal Times held an awards dinner to honor and recognize lawyers who, over the past 30 years, have had the greatest impact on Washington’s legal community. Ruyak is the managing partner and CEO at Howrey LLP, an international law firm in Washington, D.C. Ruyak, a member of Gannon’s Board of Trustees, was honored as one of Gannon’s Distinguished Alumni in 2002 and gave the keynote address during the University’s 2007 Winter Commencement ceremony, when he was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
a son, Braden Drew (born Nov. 21, 2007) to Shelly Hollen Innis ’93 and her husband, Darren. a son, Joshua Walter (born July 1, 2008) to Elizabeth Akers Janning ’98 and her husband, Jason. a daughter, Sydney Violet (born Oct. 24, 2007) to Patricia L. Matto, D.O. ’93. a daughter, Maura Grace (born June 5, 2008) to Mary DiVito Meade, PA-C ’86 and her husband, Daniel. a daughter, Bailey Christine (born May 20, 2008) to Allison Bourke Morrison ’99 and her husband, Brian. Andrew R. Passinger ’05M and his wife recently welcomed a new baby. a son, Evan William (born July 4, 2008) to Meghan Heil Plaxe ’00 and her husband, Brian. a daughter, Calli Kiran (born Feb. 21, 2008) to Rosemarie (Mankosky), C.P.A. ’93 and Kiran K. Rajasenan, M.D. ’93. a son, Mitchell John (born April 13, 2008) to Lisa Liebendorfer Ryan, MPT ’00, ’02M and her husband,
Matthew. Mitchell joins older brother Joshua Matthew, who is two years old. a daughter, Lucianna Grace (born April 2008) to Carrie (Green) ’99 and Kyle C. Stott ’99. Lucianna joins older brother Ethan, who is two and a half years old. Todd R. Surloff, M.S., C.Ed. ’96 and his wife recently welcomed a new baby. a son, Jack Patrick (born Sept. 28, 2008) to Scott A. Swartzfager ’92 and his wife, Barbara. a son, Jack Walter (born Aug. 29, 2008) to Christie E. Twentier ’00 and her husband, Nick Longenbach. a son, Aaron Matthew (born Oct. 22, 2008) to Susan L. (Miller) ’04 and Roger F. Vandervort ’02. a son, Nial Forrest (born April 26, 2008) to Stephanie Forrest Yavuzturk ’94 and her husband, Cy. a daughter, Riley Frances (born Oct. 26, 2007) to Deena (Blue) Zielinski ’95. Riley joins older sisters Gracie (7) and Andie (4).
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