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William F. Saalbach, Ph.D. (1921-2013)
Economics professor and loyal supporter of the College An integral member of the economics department at W&J for over two decades, William F. Saalbach, Ph.D., died March 4, 2013, at the age of 91.
professional career in engineering, personnel and academic administration,” said Professor K. Wayne Robison of the economics and business department.
Dr. Saalbach joined the W&J faculty in 1960 and served as chairman of the economics department for several years. The economics and business departments grew rapidly under his leadership. Dr. Saalbach authored a series of five economics textbooks, which were widely used by secondary schools throughout the country. He was also responsible for the development of a management training program, offered as an evening class through the Washington County Manufacturer’s Association.
In 2007, Dr. Saalbach established the Betty and Bill Saalbach Adam Smith Silver Pin Award, an annual award providing financial support to the economics major authoring the most outstanding senior thesis.
“He was a no-nonsense, demanding and serious-minded academician with high standards and expectations for his students. He enjoyed academic research, writing and editing, which were enhanced by his broad academic background and
Robert Joseph Boswell, Jr., Lancaster, Pa., died Jan. 1, 2013, at age 85. Mr. Boswell was a terminal manager at Motor Freight Express before retiring. Previously, he was a terminal manager at Suawk Co. and taught classes at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Mr. Boswell served in the U.S. Army during World War II and attended W&J. Carolyn D. Campbell, Washington, Pa., died April 14, 2013, at age 97. Mrs. Campbell was a teacher in the Fort Knox, Ky., and Coral Gables, Fla., school systems. She was active in the Washington Hospital Auxiliary and W&J Auxiliary. Ben J. Clayburgh, M.D., Grand Forks, N.D., died Jan. 21, 2013, at age 88. Dr. Clayburgh was an orthopedic surgeon who most recently worked with the University of North Dakota (UND) Sanford School of Medicine arranging medical student exchanges between UND and schools in Norway. Previously, he established Orthopedic Independent Medical Evaluations, P.C., which he managed for several years doing independent medical evaluations. Dr. Clayburgh also practiced at the Grand Forks Clinic and formed The Orthopaedic Clinic. He completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic and was certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Clayburgh was a private in the U.S. Army and served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force. He attended W&J. Bradley E. Coyle, Washington, Pa., died May 29, 2013, at age 56. Mr. Coyle was an accountant with AMETEK Specialty Metals
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In addition to his role as a professor of economics, Dr. Saalbach was a management-personnel consultant for many municipalities and school districts and was a regular writer for the monthly magazine “Coal Age.” Dr. Saalbach retired from teaching in 1984 and was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree by W&J in 1985. He is remembered for his dedication to student learning and his commitment to growing the economics department.
for 27 years, later working in the gas and oil industry with Elite Oilfield Services as a transportation manager. He attended W&J. James D. Delaney, Washington, Pa., died May 14, 2013, at age 72. He worked as a sales proposal engineer for Lectromelt, later called Electric Metallurgy Co., and was a tax consultant for H&R Block. Mr. Delaney attended W&J. James L. Holleran, Jr., San Diego, died March 2, 2013, at age 80. Before his retirement in 1993, Mr. Holleran worked at the Naval Training Equipment Center where he was an electronic technician with a specialty in quality assurance and reevaluation on flight simulators. Previously, he worked for Curtiss-Wright Corporation as an engineer on flight simulators and other training devices. Mr. Holleran served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Ingersoll from 1950 to 1954 as a machinist mate. He attended W&J. Katherine Joan Mounts, Morgan Hill, Calif., died Dec. 19, 2012, at age 73. Most of her career was spent as a surgical nurse and nursing instructor at Washington Hospital in Washington, Pa. Ms. Mounts held similar positions in Richmond, Va., and at Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles. She also worked for the American Red Cross, and most recently as an instructor for surgical nursing at the Ohio State University Hospital. She attended W&J. John E. Raysich, Washington, Pa., died Jan. 15, 2013, at age 65. He owned John Raysich Auto
William Saalbach served as a professor in the economics department at W&J for over two decades.
Specialties in Bridgeville, Pa., specializing in German vehicles. He attended W&J. Margaret Allen Weldon, Milford, Conn., died Jan. 21, 2013, at age 100. She was an administrative assistant in the Yale University Office of Development. Previously, she worked at W&J. Charles L. Wilson, Washington, Pa., died April 7, 2013, at age 84. He owned Washington Upholstering and Awning Co. and Wilson C & L Washington Storage Units. Mr. Wilson served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953 with the rank of sergeant. He attended W&J. Mary Jo Yohn, Harmony, Pa., died March 11, 2013, at age 88. She taught Latin at Zelienople High School and later was a full-time substitute teacher in the Seneca Valley School District. Mrs. Yohn attended W&J. Albert E. Zamule, Hampton, Pa., died March 30, 2013, at age 89. He began his career in the printing industry after attending W&J. Mr. Zamule partnered with associates to create Rippl Printing and Packaging Inc., in Pittsburgh, Pa. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.