son, Michael (Beth Ann) Wickham, as well as his grandchildren, Jessica Mae and Joshua Daniel Wickham. He is also survived by his siblings, Ruth (Bernie), June (Fred), George (Betty), and James (Pam) and in-laws, Audrey Rounsaville, Fredrick (Sharon) Wickham and Jacqueline (Edward) Pellien, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Frederick Wayne Rounsaville. Jay R. Schulmann ’69 died April 5. He was the husband of Alice Maloney. James M. Smith ’70, of Collingswood, N.J., died May 8 at the age of 66. He studied business administration at the College. He was a football star in high school and record-setting quarterback at DelVal. Smith taught marketing for 32 years at Collingswood, Rumson-Fair-Haven and Vineland high schools. He coached both football and track and created school “stores,” where students worked and shopped. In his later years, he became the jobs-to-career coordinator, and wrote $2 million worth of grants for low-income students and students with disabilities. Smith is survived by his wife, Kathryn; children Jacquelyn (Tony) Casadei, Andrew (Tanya) and Jillian (Erick) Keller; grandchildren Lindsay, John, Nicole, Jake, Kaleb, Tristan, Ravella, Alden and Jamison; and brothers Joseph and Jeffrey (Gail), and many other family members and friends. Fred C. Harteis ’71 died June 1. He studied dairy science at the College. He grew up one of 14 children in the small town of Ebensburg, Pa. He graduated from Bishop Carroll High School, where he excelled in athletics, academics and 4-H. After graduating from DelVal, he earned his master’s degree from Penn State University. He is survived by his wife, Linda, and his children Tonya, Freddy and Annie, his brothers Jim Harteis ’65 and Jerry Harteis ’68 and his grandchildren. He was a talented and avid hunter and marksman, he liked to travel,
and he enjoyed giving back to his community and helping others.
Houston, Texas and his two nephews, David and Michael Gehris.
Charles Volpe ’72 passed away in December 2012. He was an agronomy and environmental science major at DelVal, and was a member of the Agronomy Club as a student. Volpe was the beloved husband of Jane Volpe, son of Shirley and the late Arthur Volpe, father of Kathleen Marie Volpe, Christine Nicole Volpe-Fischer and her husband, Mathew C. Fischer and Aubrey Michelle Volpe-Tester and her husband Justin D. Tester; grandfather of Magdalene Grace Fischer, Matthew Christopher Fischer, Jr. and Ruby Jane Tester. He is also survived by his four brothers, Arthur, Michael, Thomas and Frank.
Michael E. Morris ’90, of Elizabethtown, Pa., died July 16. He studied animal science at the College. He was born in York, Pa. and graduated from North Harford High School before earning his degree in animal science from Delaware Valley College. He also earned a graduate degree from Virginia Tech. Morris was a clerk with Manheim Auto Auction and a ringman with ABC Auto Auction. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and a former member of Fawn United Methodist Church. He was also a longtime 4-H member as well as a 4-H All Star. Surviving are his wife Karen S. (Yeagley) Morris; his mother Carolyn (Duncan) Morris of Norrisville, Md.; his sister Susan M. Birchfield and her husband Larry of Norrisville, Md.; a nephew Jacob Birchfield; two nieces Bethany Birchfield and Julia Birchfield; his mother-in-law Carol Yeagley of Elizabethtown; his father-in-law Harold S. Yeagley of Calhoun, Ky.; and his loving golden retriever Duke. He was preceded in death by his father Donald E. Morris.
Jesse B. Gehris ’77, of Hatfield, Pa., passed away on Feb. 11 at age 73. He studied business administration at DelVal. He was the companion of Valentin Figueora, Jr., for 41 years. Gehris was born in Sellersville, Pa., to the late Russell Roland Gehris and the late Beulah Irene (Wasser) Gehris. He graduated from Souderton High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. Army from 1964 through1966. In addition to his degree from DelVal, he also had a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Penn State University. He was employed as a Hydraulics Engineer for the former Lexco Engineering & Manufacturing Company for 25 years. Gehris was an accomplished artist, enjoyed traveling both nationally and internationally. He loved dining out and entertaining guests at his house. Gehris enjoyed having breakfast at Towne Restaurant every morning with his companion. He loved architecture and enjoyed building and designing his own home. He was a member of New Goshenhoppen Reformed Church, of East Greenville, Pa.. In addition to his companion, he is survived by his brother, Russell Gehris, Jr. (Nancy) of
Frank A. Canalichio III ’95 died of cancer June 19 at 41. Canalichio studied food science at the College. He last worked for the USPS, before he was diagnosed. He was an avid “Star Wars” fan and had an extensive collection “Star Wars” memorabilia. He also followed the Philadelphia Flyers and Eagles faithfully. He is survived by his mother, La Verna (Wagner) and father, Frank Jr.; his sister, Annette Worthington and her husband, Stephen; a nephew, Aaron and niece, Rebecca; his fiancé, Christina Geserick, and her children, Christopher and Jenna; his uncle, Joseph Canalichio (Cynthia Sue); his aunt, Anna McMichen; and nine cousins. James L. McGee III ’06 died May 18 in Concord, Mass., at age 59. He grew up in Bristol, and was the son of the late James and Mary McGee. He earned his B.A. in English at DelVal. McGee lived for many years in continued on next page F A L L 2 0 1 3 | H O R I Z O N S 33