Ronald C. Fink ’58
Beverley (Brenneman) McEwen ’59
Eugene W. Smith Jr. ’64
September 14, 2012—Ronn was the owner of The Bare Wall Gallery in Harrisburg, Pa. His early career was as a journalist with the Bedford County Press and the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat. He became director of public relations for the Pennsylvania State Library in 1962 and launched the gallery specializing in handcrafts in 1972. He was active with numerous cultural organizations in the city and was a founder of the Historic Harrisburg Association and the Greater Harrisburg Arts Council. Ronn is survived by his companion of 27 years, Robert Deibler.
March 18, 2012—Beverley retired in 1993 after working for 34 years as a Spanish and English teacher in the public school system. She began her teaching career in the Red Lion School District Junior High in 1959, and taught there for two years before coming to Huntingdon, Pa. in 1961. Beverley was a member of the United Church of Christ and a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) and the Embroider’s Guild. She loved to travel and was especially interested in the southwestern United States and Native American culture. She was a resident of Huntingdon County since 1961 and lived at her Washington Street residence since 1973 is survived by her son, Steven D. McEwen ’73 and his wife, Barbara, of Huntingdon; her grandson, Eric Banks and his wife, Beth, of Huntingdon; and three great-grandchildren, Morgan, Derek and Tyler Banks, all of Huntingdon.
August 31, 2009—Eugene retired as a systems engineer in 1996 after 20 years of service from Sprint. He was previously employed for 12 years by Addressograph Multigraph of Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by one son and two grandchildren.
Donald L. Irvin ’58
October 14, 2012—Don served in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman during the Korean War. He earned a master’s degree of divinity from United Theological Seminary and was a United Methodist pastor for 40 years. While pastoring he was very active in Family Ministries and developed district family work-study trips to mission areas. He worked with Police-Clergy Crisis Counseling in Cincinnati, Ohio and with the Boy Scouts for many years. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Jean, daughter Marsha, son Cary, and granddaughters Mariah and Sarah. Don E. Kline ’58
June 8, 2012—Don was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In 1996 he retired from the Federal Reserve System after serving 33 years on the Board of Governors. He is survived by his wife, two children, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister. Janice (Bradley) Newman ’59
September 28, 2012—Janice received her master’s degree from Hunter College and The State University of New York at Buffalo. She spent her career as an educator, and also was a librarian at the State Library of Pennsylvania. In addition to being an active member of Allison United Methodist Church and volunteer at the Bosler Library, she was an avid traveler, gardener and genealogist. However, her greatest joy came from her time with her grandchildren. She is survived by son, Bradley R. Newman ’92, his wife Susan (Wildes) Newman ’93, and grandchildren Elizabeth and Alec.
Janet L. Larson ’62
November 10, 2010 Michael D. Martin ’62
March 16, 2012—Michael received a master’s degree in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He was a past Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge. Michael was an avid golfer and enjoyed many golf outings with his sons. He is survived by two sons and three grandsons. Philip M. Rohm ’62
October 3, 2012—Phil served as Phillipsburg (N.J.) High School football coach from 1982 to 1986 and then again from 1998 to 2004. He became a mathematics teacher in 1962 in Phillipsburg, N.J. and served for more than 20 years as supervisor of the mathematics department. In 2009, Phil was one of 10 people inducted into the Easton-Phillipsburg Hall of Fame during the 103rd playing of the Easton-Phillipsburg Thanksgiving Day game. Phil loved “everything” about Phillipsburg, the people, the atmosphere and the kids, plus coaching was “his true passion.” Phil is survived by wife Roseann and daughter Jessica Cantagallo.
Mary (Umberger) Guidice ’67
September 18, 2010—As a medical doctor specializing in neurology, she was a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Society of Neurorehabilitation. She is survived by her husband and daughter. Larry R. Miller ’67
April 4, 2012—Larry attained his master of divinity at Bethany Seminary in Oak Park, Ill. and his doctorate at Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He is survived by wife Helen, a daughter and a grandson. Ronald S. Shaw ’67
August 30, 2012—Ron went into the U.S. Army, serving as a military police lieutenant. His comprehensive understanding of legal history and his athletic ability helped to get him a position as a special agent in the FBI. Ron cherished his free time to read, explore the beauty of the West, exercise, travel, ski, and study current events. Ron competed in bike races, marathons, and triathalons and also was an avid hiker, skier, and backpacker. He volunteered much of his time for more than 20 years working with hospice patients, at the Ogden, Utah soup kitchen, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church as well as for NPR. Ron is survived by his partner Cathy Kogianes, daughter Jessica, and grandson James.
Ronald D. Davidson ’59
July 22, 2012—Ronald worked until his retirement as regional bond manager for Penn National Life Insurance branch in Greensboro, N.C. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War serving with the Army Security Agency. He was a member of Shepherdstown United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg, Pa. Ronald is survived by his wife of 52 years, Loretta (Schrock) Davidson ’60. 2013 Fall-Winter
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