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NOTE: All locations are in Pennsylvania and all years are 2021 unless otherwise noted.
BIRTHS
’80s
Sara Wardell Smith ’85 and Timothy Smith ’81 are proud grandparents of granddaughter Virginia Smith, born Oct. 25, 2019.
’00s
Sarah Van de Weert Abbenante ’06 and her husband, Nick, welcomed a daughter, Ryan Claire, June 24, 2020.
Thalia Renshaw
Kelly Gondek Renshaw ’07, and her husband, Scott, welcomed a daughter, Thalia Isabel, July 8, 2020.
David J. Sodl ’08 and his wife, Julie, welcomed a son, Luke David, July 11, 2020.
Greyson Hess
Alexander K. Hess ’09 and his wife, Jessica, welcomed a son, Greyson, Oct. 1, 2020.
’10s
Sadie Boyer
Katie Krediet Boyer ’10 and her husband, Jim, welcomed a daughter, Sadie Grace, Aug. 9, 2020. Katie is an ESL teacher in the Chambersburg Area School District.
Grace Humphries
Mary Kent Humphries ’11 and Ryan Humphries ’12 welcomed a daughter, Grace Carey, in May 2020. Mary stated, “She has brought endless joy to our lives and can’t wait for her first Chicken Tender Thursday!”
Karen Kue
Joi-Yan Kue ’11 and her husband, Michael, welcomed a daughter, Karen Elise, Nov. 10, 2020.
Maya Musselman
Dr. Jamie Musselman ’11, D’13 and Kris Musselman ’08 welcomed a daughter, Maya, in September 2020.
Alyssa Wargo Wischerth ’11 and Matthew Wischerth ’11 welcomed a daughter, Addison Rose, Aug. 11, 2020.
William Henry Harper Simms III
Alex Simms ’13 and his wife, Brandy, welcomed a son, William Henry Harper, Sept. 21, 2020.
Micah Cassel
Rachel Yeater Cassel ’15 and her husband, Tim, welcomed a son, Micah James, June 27, 2020. Proud aunts include Julie Smith Cassel ’17, Joanna Yeater ’18, and Lois Yeater ’23.
WEDDINGS
’00s
Jerilyn Oehme Herrick ’08 and Sgt. Andrew Herrick
Jerilyn Oehme ’08 married Sgt. Andrew Herrick Sept. 19, 2020, in Gettysburg. Megan Sargero Tillery ’08 and Dr. Brian K. Reed M’01 attended.
’10s
Dr. Jan E. Ikeda ’15, D’17 and Dr. Christian A. Grove ’15, D’17 married June 19, 2020, in Lancaster. The event was livestreamed for guests. Jan and Christian are physical therapists with Madden Physical Therapy.
Matthew Klein and Cristal Acevedo Klein ’17
Cristal Acevedo ’17 married MatthewKline Sept. 26, 2020, in Manheim.
(l. to r.) Dylan Tobias ’16, Justin Tice, Daniel Hunt, Austyn Gulliver, Adrien Gulliver ’17, Abigail Nicholas Gulliver ’17, Grace Nicholas, Rachel Hunt ’17, Anissa Gulliver ’21, and Alexa Gulliver
Abigail Kathryn Nicholas ’17 and Adrien Marcel Gulliver ’17 married Aug. 1, 2020, in Reinholds. Dylan Tobias ’16, Rachel Hunt ’17, and Anissa Gulliver ’21 were in the bridal party. Wayne Minich II, former LVC affiliate minister, officiated. Abigail is a music educator in the Lancaster School District, and Adrien is an electronics technician at 4Wall Entertainment.
(l. to r.) Brian Partington, AlexandraPartington, Kaitlyn Partington Wilcoxson ’17,Eric Wilcoxson ’17, Brianne Partington ’21
Kaitlyn Partington ’17 and EricWilcoxson ’17 married July 4, 2020,in New Jersey.
Amy Templeman Sneath ’19 and Terry Sneath ’19
Amy Templeman Sneath ’19 and Terry Sneath ’19 married May 24, 2020, in Ladera Ranch, Calif.
Tyler Isabelle ’19 and Paige Bryson ’20
Paige Bryson ’20 and Tyler Isabelle ’19 married Oct. 10, 2020, at the Londonderry Historical Society in N.H. Paige is a permit coordinator at Momentum Solar.
CLASS NOTES
’50s
Betty Criswell Hungerford ’54, H’09 stepped down as chair of LVC’s Alumni Awards Committee. She received an LVC Alumni Citation in 1992, a Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2004, and an Honorary Doctorate in 2009.
Rev. W. Franklin Lantz ’57 celebrated his 40th anniversary since ordination to Christian ministry in the Evangelical United Brethren Church (Methodist), now United Church of Christ. He said LVC was his prelude to the ministry.
’60s
June Stringer Rietdorf ’63 directs and plays for two choruses in Englewood, Fla., where she and her husband, Timothy, spend six winter months each year.
George J. Hollich Jr. ’65, P’95, P’98 was made an honorary alumnus of Milton Hershey School.
Steve Roberts ’65 and his wife, Janet Gessner Roberts ’68, retired. They were the owners of EchoData Group. Steve is a member emeritus of the LVC Board of Trustees who served for almost two decades, receiving emeritus recognition in 2013.
Dr. John Gregory ’66, a retired professor of mathematics education, University of Florida College of Education, shared some LVC memorabilia with LVC President James MacLaren. John sent Dr. MacLaren a pin from the 1966 Centennial that noted he had a “Beard Permit.” Students were not allowed to have a beard at the time but could petition to have one as part of the 100-year celebration. The students then voted on who had the best beard that year.
Zoom 2020—Ed Ruth ’65, Don MacGowan ’66, Bob Corsaro ’66, Lewis Nieburg ’68, Phil Buchanan ’68, Ron Beckley ’66, Paul Tietze ’67, John Dennelsbeck ’67, Richard Henzel ’66, Phil Thompson ’68, and George Hollich ’65
Don MacGowan ’66 shared a photo of a Zoom reunion of the West Hall Gang, held during LVC’s virtual Homecoming Weekend last fall. Don said the “gang,” primarily members of the Classes of 1965–69, “have many fond memories of living in the former West Hall.”
Dr. Michael J. Campbell ’69 retired as a music professor from Young Harris College in Georgia. He taught saxophone, directed the jazz band, taught advanced conducting (instrumental and choral), and music appreciation. He served as an adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor throughout the U.S.
’70s
"Thoughts and Whispers" by Michael Reidy ’70
Michael Reidy ’70 won several awards for two of his novels. “Lost Lady” won a Chill with a Book Reader’s Award and a BRAG Medallion Award. “The Rock Pool” won Book of the Year from Chill. “Thoughts and Whispers” by Rev. Ruth McAllister Michael Reidy ’70 Burgess ’74 and her husband, the Rev. Mark A. Burgess ’75, retired in July 2019.
John Ellis ’74 retired from teaching after 39 years. He was a seventh-grade teacher in the Penns Grove-Carney’s Point School District in New Jersey.
Nelson Rudiak ’76 wrote and recorded “Corona Virus Blues,” which has been played worldwide. Inspired and taught by his brother, the late John Rudiak ’72, he launched a fine art photography website.
’80s
“All for Good” by Roseann McGrath Brooks ’82
Roseann McGrath Brooks ’82 published her first novel, a Christian romance, “All for Good,” which is available on Kindle and Amazon. She expressed her thanks to the LVC English Department for teaching her how to write.
’90s
Dr. Camille DeClementi ’90 was recognized by 92Y (www.92Y.org) as a 2021 Women in Power Fellow. She is vice president of ASPCA Animal Hospital.
Steve Trapnell ’90 is vice president, senior communications consultant for Fulton Bank. He has worked as a journalist, college instructor, and corporate communications practitioner in the financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, and transportation/ logistics industries.
Dr. Amy Earhart ’91, associate professor of English and affiliated faculty of Africana Studies at Texas A&M University, was named a 2020 President Impact Fellowship Recipient. She also received a NEH-Mellon Fellowship for Digital Publishing for her “Digital Humanities and the Infrastructures of Race in African- American Literature” project.
Michelle May Herrold ’92 is associate director of training at Trustmark Health Benefits in Lancaster.
Kevin M. Shertz ’95 attained his Delaware professional architectural licensure. He is registered in Maryland and Delaware, working out of Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc.’s Salisbury office.
David Bohr ’97 released his second novel, “The Jewelry of Grace,” in January. His first novel, “The Pride of Central,” was on the Amazon best-seller’s list for its genre for 17 days.
Ana Craig ’97 is the treatment center director at AppleGate Recovery in State College.
(l. to r.) Melissa ’00, Lyla, Colby, Randy ’99, and Landon Kostelac
Randy Kostelac ’99 and Melissa Zinn Kostelac ’00 submitted a photo and text for the I am a Dutchman feature in the President’s Report. This editor apologizes for forgetting to include it; I am sorry.
I am a Dutchman! I am a dedicated Father and Husband. I am a proud employee of Redner’s Markets Inc. I am a volunteer coach.
We are Steelers fans. We are Orioles fans. We are proud Dutchmen.
Angelo Vicari ’99 is head of client services at Cheil Dallas, Texas, for Cheil Worldwide.
’00s
Pete LoBianco Jr. ’00
For his 42nd birthday, Pete LoBianco Jr. ’00 combined his love of cycling with a local charity, New Life for Girls, for his “Everesting” attempt. Everesting is a cycling sport where you pick a hill anywhere in the world and complete repeats of it until your vertical gain equals Mount Everest’s height.
The Hon. Bryan Cutler ’01 was elected to his first full-term as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He served as speaker during the last quarter of the 2019–20 session.
Thomas Killian Jr. ’01, M’11 is the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health’s director. He is working on his doctorate in psychology from Northcentral University in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Anne Parmer ’03 was named a Forty Under 40 recipient by Central Penn Business Journal.
Marsha Curry-Nixon ’04, is an adjunct professor of practical theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary of the United Church of Christ.
Dr. Andy Dewald ’04
Dr. Andy Dewald ’04 is chair of the Department of Psychology at Hawaii Pacific University in Oahu, Hawaii.
Kendra Cook ’06 with a Dodge Victory at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
Kendra Cook ’06 is the executive director of the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles. Her husband, Zachary Cook ’06, is a history teacher in the Eastern Lebanon County School District.
E. Thomas McKee M’06 was named a Forty Under 40 recipient by Central Penn Business Journal.
Carrie Krug Nedick ’06 is the director of donor services for Lehigh Valley Community Foundation in Allentown.
Todd Snovel ’06 was named a Forty Under 40 recipient by Central Penn Business Journal.
Roberto Marti Jr. ’07, M’20 is the coordinator of transfer services at Harrisburg Area Community College.
Nikki Nelson ’07 is a sleep consultant at Nikki Nelson Sleep Consulting.
Corey Lamoreux, Esq., ’08, was named a Super Lawyer Rising Star. He is a partner with Reilly Wolfson in Lebanon.
Anthony Marasco ’08 is an assistant professor of music technology with the School of Music at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Dr. Andrew Pipkin ’08, D’11 is the medical director for the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team (see story on p. 15).
Holly Frey Serio ’08, a former music teacher in Eastern Lebanon County School District, received the Class of 2020 Teacher Impact Award from WITF and Rotary District 7390.
B. Melissa Smith M’08 is the administrator of Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Ben Wagner ’08 is the founder and CEO of Scott Rose Partners LLC in Tampa, Fla.
Thomas D. Busteed ’09
Thomas D. Busteed ’09 was ordained to the Word and Sacrament ministry on Oct. 4, 2020. He serves at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Whitehall. The Rev. Dr. Christopher M. Rankin ’01 and John C. Brewster ’04 participated in the service.
Karyn A. Camilo ’09 received her master’s degree in chemistry from Drexel University. She is an HPLC scientist at Eurofins.
LCDR Daniel Hodge, M.D., ’09 opened a private practice, Fourth Tree Health, in Camp Hill in July 2020 after completing his service with the U.S. Navy. Fourth Tree Health is a primary care practice.
MAJ Michael P. Pence, D.O. ’09, attending anesthesiologist, and CPT Thomas A. O’Hara, D.O., general surgery resident, in the COVID-19 operating room at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Dr. Michael Pence ’09 is an active duty anesthesiologist who serves as assistant chief of the Department of Anesthesiology at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Ga. During the pandemic, he managed the operating room schedule, cared for patients, and provided emergency airway control to patients impacted by the disease. He noted that “the educational foundation I received while obtaining my LVC biology degree allowed me to stay up to date on recommendations and synthesize the data. This training enabled me to continue managing patients safely despite working under added pressure.”
Erin Treese ’09 was named a Forty Under 40 recipient by Central Penn Business Journal.
’10s
Mary O’Malley ’10 is an associate investment advisor at SVN Commercial Advisory Group, a national real estate firm in Sarasota, Fla. She specializes in industrial properties and self-storage.
(l. to r.) Ben Guiles, Phillip Freeman ’11, and Jonny Ross ’12
Phillip Freeman ’11, Ben Guiles, and Jonny Ross ’12, members of the internationally recognized band Small Town Titans, were recognized by YouTube with its Silver Creator Award for getting more than 100,000 subscribers to their band’s YouTube channel.
Charles McElwee ’11 is the inaugural John Farley Memorial Alumni Fund Fellow from The Fund for American Studies for journalism. He is the managing editor at the Commonwealth Foundation.
Cory Homer ’12 is associate vice president of student success and institutional effectiveness at Sussex County Community College in Newton, N.J. He also serves as the president of the Delaware Valley School District Board of Education.
Lauren Fenner ’13
Lauren Fenner ’13 was honored by the Whitaker Center as an award winner through the 2020 Women of Impact: Celebrating Women in STEM Awards Program.
She was selected in the Women to Watch category, which recognizes a woman younger than 40 who has significant accomplishments and success in STEM. She is a senior manager at Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz in Camp Hill.
Kevin Greene ’13 founded ConnectUs Church in Lancaster. He, his wife, Dr. Alisha Greene ’13, D’15, and children Kinsley and Zaylah reside in Lancaster.
Sheryl Ann Klus ’13 received board certification as a behavior analyst in May 2019. She is an analyst consultant with Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11.
Gregory T. Seiders, Esq., ’14 is a trial deputy prosecutor at the York County District Attorney’s Office.
Rachel Snavely-Merhaut ’14 is a theater teacher at Lawrence Public Schools in Lawrence, Mass.
Michael Butcher ’15 is an AmeriCorps volunteer who serves in Northern Vermont with the DREAM Program.
Dr. Tim Carroll ’15 completed his Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of California Santa Barbara. He is doing his postdoctoral work at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Wash.
Connor DeStefano ’15 is a career advisor at Educational Data Systems Inc.
Dr. Kayla M. Klumpp ’15, D’17 opened a new clinic with Select Physical Therapy in Hanover.
Dr. Connor P. MacDonald ’15
Dr. Connor P. McDonald ’15 graduated from the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in spring 2019. He is a cardiothoracic surgeon in his second year of residency at The University of Texas Medical Center in San Antonio, where he is fully embedded with many patients severely affected by the COVID-19 virus.
Megan Berner ’16 is the Ecommerce strategy senior analyst with UPS in Atlanta, Ga.
Peyton Carper ’16 is an associate in litigation at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York City, N.Y.
Cody Kelly ’16 presented at the New Directions in Music Education at Michigan State University in February. Cody is the new vocal music and choir director at East Stroudsburg High School South.
Hannah Pell ’16 was appointed to the Three Mile Island Citizens Advisory Panel to participate in the decommissioning process and serve as a liaison for and on behalf of the public.
Corey Kuchinsky ’17 turned his passion for pizza into a part-time business, Pizza Tent, a mobile pop-up open on Fridays outside the Crowded Cookhouse Commissary in Lancaster. Corey is a full-time CPA with Deloitte in Harrisburg.
Colin Albright ’18 is a CPA with Simon Lever LLC in Lititz.
Clarissa Dempsey ’18 is a private tutor at Sylvan Learning Center.
Caitlin Dryden ’18 published “Putting Mental Health on the Frontline: Why Mental Injuries in First Responders Should be Covered through Workers’ Compensation” in the Drexel Law Review. Caitlin is a third-year law student at Drexel’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law.
Dr. Amanda Gorman ’18, D’20 is a physical therapist with Concentra Urgent Care in Harrisburg.
Dr. Robert Kupsho ’18, D’20 is a physical therapist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md.
Dr. Lindsay E. Lane ’18, D’20 is a physical therapist with J.Z. Mann Pediatric Therapy in Jacksonville, N.C.
Theresa Messenger ’18 received her master’s degree in advertising communications from Syracuse University in October 2019. She is the marketing director for Power Train Sports and Fitness in Chambersburg.
Neal Rose ’18
Neal Rose ’18 received his master’s degree in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies from the George Washington University’s Elliot School of International Affairs in May 2020. He is a Foreign Affairs Officer with the U.S. Department of State in their Western Hemisphere Affairs Bureau.
Julie Rutherford ’18, Kevin Beaver ’19, Brandon Roy ’20, and Anna Weaver ’21 co-authored a paper published in Biosensors, a peer-reviewed journal. Dr. Michelle Rasmussen, assistant professor of chemistry, led this undergraduate student-research group.
Devin Brown ’19
Devin Brown ’19 is a senior staff accountant with Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz in Camp Hill.
Hannah Dalpiaz ’19 is a crisis intervention counselor at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill.
Abigail “Abbey” Samuelson ’19 is a lab technician with Penn State College of Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology.
’20s
Carlos David Campbell ’20 is an actuary with Willis Towers Watson in New York.
Dominique Guimond ’20 is a treasury analyst with Post Acute Medical in Enola.
Tyler Perhac ’20 is a graduation recovery teacher with the PA Distance Learning Charter School. He works with vulnerable populations and teaches sports management.
Adam Salazar ’20, M’21 will join RKL LLP as a tax associate in June after completing his LVC MBA.
Alexis Sanders ’20 is a head fitness coach and director of athlete services with Fitness4Focus in Lancaster.
Lauren Sigmon ’20 is a high school English teacher at Reading High School in the Reading School District.
Tyler Suessmuth ’20 is a solutions analyst with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd.
Nicholas Sweitzer ’20 is a commercial solution support specialist at Armstrong World Industries in Lancaster.
Brandon Vance ’21 was hired as a Staff Accountant I with Withum, Smith+Brown PC. He thanks Andrew Hildebrand, CPA, CVA, J.D., ’91, P’20, P’22, P’24, LVC associate professor of accounting and instructional coordinator of the MBA Program, for his mentorship.
FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE
Pope Francis named Bishop Edward C. Malesic to lead the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio. He led the Diocese of Greensburg since July 2015. He attended LVC for three years before enrolling in a seminary.
