class notes founded the Professional Home Health Care Agency in 1977. • Philip Kilbride ’64, Norristown, died on 9/15/12, at the age of 70. An internationally renowned anthropologist, scholar, teacher and author of seven books, he was a professor of anthropology at Bryn Mawr College for 43 years. • Ruth (Foster) Northup ’65, Lancaster, died on 11/25/12, at the age of 98. She taught fifth grade, retiring from Conestoga Valley School District. • Sarah (Homsher) Hobbins ’66, Lititz, died on 10/2/12, at the age of 68. She was a special education teacher with IU-13 at Conestoga Valley High School. • Ann (Rehmeyer) Kietzman ’66, Havre De Grace, died on 12/14/12, at the age of 68. She was a school librarian and worked as head of cataloging for the Harford County Library, retiring in 2005. • Neil Kinsey ’68, ’72M, Lancaster, died on 1/17/13, at the age of 66. He was a special education teacher at Lancaster’s Hand Junior High School. He also held several different teaching positions during his 26-year career at J.P. McCaskey High School. • Paul Barber ’71, Lancaster, died on 1/7/13, at the age of 70. He was a social studies and gifted education teacher at Garden Spot High School for 35 years. He also coached chess, rifle and tennis. • Marie (Krucke) Kushubar ’71, Summerville, N.J., died on 9/5/12, at the age of 81. She retired from Dorchester Mental Health Center as a counselor. She was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Summerville Medical Center.
• Thomas Fridy ’74M, Lancaster, died on 2/13/13, at the age of 67. He was a self-employed antique dealer and had several outlets for his antiques in Lancaster and York counties. • Pamela Shriver ’74, Elmira, N.Y., died on 12/26/12, at the age of 60. She was a foreign language teacher in Horseheads, N.Y. • Paul Titter Jr. ’74, Lancaster, died on 1/9/13, at the age of 60. He was a special education teacher with the School District of Lancaster for 35 years. • Margaret (Clarke) Craig ’75M, Lancaster, died on 3/3/13, at the age of 79. She worked as a staff nurse at Lancaster General Hospital in the mid-1960s and was then an elementary school counselor for the School District of Lancaster from 1975-83. • Robert Lugg ’77, Tatamy, died on 11/24/12, at the age of 58. He served as a behavior modification program technician at the Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton, N.J., for 25 years. • Charlotte (Mathers) Nuss ’77, Lititz, died on 12/27/12, at the age of 75. She was a substitute teacher throughout Lancaster County. After retiring, she worked at Luther Acres as a nurse’s aide and volunteer coordinator. • Virginia Liberman ’79, Ardentown, died on 1/15/13, at the age of 69. She had a lengthy career as a nurse and enjoyed traveling and water sports, especially scuba diving. • Patricia (Gross) Klipp ’80, Waynesboro, died on 11/11/12, at the age of 83. She was a school nurse for more than 20 years.
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• Linda Masengarb ’81, Lancaster, died on 12/19/12, at the age of 69. She was a consultant in the field of workers’ compensation and employee returnto-work programs. • George Rule ’81, West Chester, died on 2/16/13, at the age of 53. He was CFO of Reilly Foam Corporation for more than 30 years. He loved the game of golf and made many lasting friendships through the years. • Joyce Ann Addie ’82, Lancaster, Pa., and Fort Myers, Fla., died on 3/6/13, at the age of 77. She was very active in volunteer activities with the Friends of the Library and Millersville Meals on Wheels program, where she was a cook for more than 10 years. • Linda (Logan) Backof ’82, ’86M, Lititz, died on 10/3/12, at the age of 62. A psychologist, she worked in a variety of clinical positions in treatment facilities, specializing in nursing, counseling and program development. She retired in 2002. • Linda Klahr ’83, Ocean View, Del., died on 1/27/13, at the age of 71. She worked as accountant and controller for several Delaware businesses. • Susan (Brandt) Liebig ’84, Lancaster, died on 12/1/12, at the age of 51. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed traveling with her husband, following their favorite sports together, and spending time with friends. • Lisa Ressler ’85, Willow Street, died on 12/17/12, at the age of 51. She was a computer consultant and the owner of Strategic Microsystems for the past 17 years.
• Marsha (Work) Boone ’91, Lancaster, died on 1/11/13, at the age of 51. She was an elementary school teacher at the King Elementary School in Lancaster. • Pamela Anthony ’92, Harrisburg, died on 11/16/12, at the age of 44. She was a teacher for the Harrisburg School District. • Justin F. Hilton ’07, Montoursville, died on 1/6/13, at the age of 28. He was employed by Susquehanna Bank and coached ninth-grade basketball. As a student, he was a member of the Marauder baseball team. • Patrick Michael Hellmann ’09, Lancaster, died on 4/28/13, at the age of 27. In high school, he was a two-time LancasterLebanon League football all-star. He was a four-year letterman in wrestling, and a state medalist at 189 pounds. He volunteered with the Hempfield wrestling program and was involved in PAK, a charitable organization aimed at helping the Lancaster community. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. His friends described him as a “foxhole buddy,” because he was the guy who would always have your back.