2019 Graduation Album

Congratulations to the Class of 2019!

Brett Andreani Son of: Sharon Andreani, RN, Family Additions Maternity Center, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Penn-Trafford High School Future plans: He will attend Saint Vincent College to become a Nurse Anesthetist.

Jake Bellush Son of: Jenifer Bellush, Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation Services, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Hempfield Area High School Future plans: He will attend Slippery Rock University with a major in Sports Management.

Mya Berger Daughter of: Lindsay Carr, RN, Home Care & Hospice Graduated from: Greensburg Salem High School Future plans: She will attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania and major in Biology.

Hunter Bodnar Son of: Anne Bodnar, RN, Interventional Radiology, Latrobe Hospital Graduated from: Greater Latrobe High School Future plans: He will attend West Virginia University to major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Ashley Bukovac Daughter of: Anita Bukovac, RN, Family Additions Maternity Center, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Penn State Fayette with a Business degree and a concentration in Accounting Future plans: She will begin working at COE Distributing as an Accounts Payable Analyst.

Emily Daum Daughter of: Danielle and Arnie Wade, RNs in the Step Down Unit at Westmoreland Hospital, and Todd Daum, RN at the Heart and Vascular Center at Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Hempfield Area High School Future plans: She will attend Ohio State University with a major in Zoology to become a veterinarian.

Ian Alexander Edmunds Son of: Karen Edmunds, MSN, RN-BC Clinical Informatics, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Robert Morris University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a minor in English Future plans: He will continue to pursue his degree in his future job search.

Megan Farrell Daughter of: Dena Farrell, Radiology Technologist & Materials Manager, Laurel Surgical Center Graduated from: Saint Vincent College with a degree in Finance Future plans: She is studying to take her Certified Financial Planner test and will begin working with Merrill Lynch this summer.

Brandon Fick Son of: Traci Fick, Vice President Patient Care Services, Frick and Westmoreland Hospitals Graduated from: University of Northwestern Ohio with an Associate Degree in Diesel Technology Future plans: He will start a career as a Diesel Technologist at Watt’s Truck Center.

Emma Jo Firment Daughter of: Rob Firment, Acting Vice President, Marketing and Communications Graduated from: Seton Hill University with a Master’s degree in Special Education Future plans: She has been newly hired teaching music at Blairsville Elementary School.

Trevor Hughes Son of: Brenda Hughes, Technical Partner, Latrobe Hospital Graduated from: Greater Latrobe High School Future plans: He will attend Saint Vincent College in the Bearcat B.E.S.T. Program.

Alexis Kitchen Daughter of: Kimberly Ritenour, Senior Phlebotomist, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Point Park University with a degree in Elementary Teaching/Special Education Future plans: She will begin working for Merakey Education and Autism Center in Greensburg.

Kaitlin Knopsnider Daughter of: Monica Knopsnider, RN, Heart and Vascular Center, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Conservation, and Environmental Biology with a Minor in Geography Future plans: She will begin working for Ecological Field Services as a field technician for restoration projects and invasive species removal.

Matthew Johnson Son of: Diana Johnson, Senior Laboratory Technologist, Frick Hospital Graduated from: Robert Morris University with a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science Future plans: He has accepted a position with Milliman, an actuarial consulting firm.

Allison LaDuke Daughter of: Bridget Reed, Technical Partner, Laurel Surgical Center Graduated from: St. Francis University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science Future plans: She will continue her Human Resources internship with Excela Health and complete rotations to receive her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Science.

Matthew Lingenfield Son of: Diane Lingenfield, Executive Assistant, Administration, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children Future plans: He will work in the Clelian Heights Adult Workshop and part-time at Shop ’N Save.

Christine Maust Christine, RN, BSN, WCC, is currently working in the Excela Advanced Wound Center in Greensburg.

Graduated from: California University of Pennsylvania Future plans: She will continue her career at Excela as a Clinical Coordinator at the Advanced Wound Center.

Samantha Miller Daughter of: Jaqueline Lipko, Patient Information Coordinator, Excela Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Pellis Road location Graduated from: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Plans: She will begin her residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Internal Medicine.

Rachel Mlinek Daughter of: Kristy Mlinek, Executive Assistant, Office of Medical Affairs, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, and Minors in Deaf Studies and Audiology Future plans: She will continue her education toward a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at IUP.

Moriah Mowry & Megan Seibel Moriah and Megan are currently positioned as RNs for Excela Health at Westmoreland and Latrobe Hospital.

Graduated from: Penn State University with a Master’s degree in Science of Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Future plans: They plan to pass their boards to continue their nursing careers at Excela Health.

Casey Neal Casey is currently positioned as a Clinical Specialty Coordinator in the operating room at Excela’s Westmoreland Hospital.

Graduated from: Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Future plans: She will continue her career at Excela Health with her newly earned BSN.

Sean O’Donnell Son of: Kathleen O’Donnell, Case Manager, RN, Home Care & Hospice Graduated from: Robert Morris University with a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Predictive Analytics Future Plans: He is currently employed as an Analyst by Pro Football Focus as well as a Security Representative for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Stephanie O’Donnell Daughter of: Kathleen O’Donnell, Case Manager, RN, Home Care & Hospice Graduated from: Penn-Trafford School District Future plans: She will attend Slippery Rock University to study Physical Therapy.

Isabella Grace Patula Daughter of: Susan Patula, BSN, Family Additions Maternity Center, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Hempfield Area High School Future plans: She will attend Penn State University, College of Health and Human Development.

Jacob Pepple Son of: Tonya Pepple, Laboratory Technologist, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Penn-Trafford High School Future plans: He will attend the University of Pittsburgh to pursue an Engineering degree.

Caleb Pfeifer Son of: Krista Pfeifer, BSN, Short Stay Unit, Frick Hospital Graduated from: Mt. Pleasant Area High School Future plans: He will attend the University of Pittsburgh and pursue a degree in Business Administration.

Joshua Ringling Son of: Joyce Ringling, Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Services, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Old Dominion University with a PhD in Education Future plans: He is currently holding a position as an Assistant Principal in Virginia Beach and looking to become a Principal or acquire other leadership positions.

Loryn Roadman Daughter of: Laurie Roadman, LPN, Excela ENT, Excela Square at Latrobe Graduated from: Connellsville Area High School Future plans: She will attend the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg for pre-med education.

Chase Royer Son of: Lori Frantz, Lead Nutrition Services Specialist, Food and Nutrition Department, Excela Square at Latrobe Graduated from: Robert Morris University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Future plans: He has accepted a full-time position with CJL Engineering.

Nina Sarp Daughter of: Cynthia Sarp, RN, PCU, Latrobe Hospital Graduated from: Greater Latrobe Senior High School Future plans: She will be attending the Veterinary Technician Institute in Pittsburgh.

Joel Scekeres Son of: AnneMarie Scekeres, MSN, RN, CPHQ, Quality, Latrobe Hospital Graduated from: Penn State University with a degree in Telecommunications and a minor in History Future plans: He is currently employed at JSfirm as a Member Success Advocate Project Lead.

Kendall Schandel Daughter of: Lori Schandel, BSN, Clinical Specialty Coordinator, GI Lab, Latrobe Hospital Graduated from: Ligonier Valley High School Future plans: She will be attending Westmoreland County Community College.

Travis Sipple Son of: John Sipple, Lead Imaging Technologist, Excela Square at Frick, and Angela Sipple BSN, RN, Home Care & Hospice Graduated from: Southmoreland High School Future plans: He will attend Kent State University with a major in Biochemistry and a minor in Business, pursuing his goal to be an orthodontist.

Lauren Slivka Daughter of: Marcie Slivka, Nurse Navigator, Quality, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts and completed the Honors in Psychology program Future plans: She will work as a researcher in Developmental Psychology after completing graduate school.

Haley Smolleck Daughter of: Denise Smolleck, Imaging Aide, Imaging Services, Latrobe Hospital Graduated from: Derry Area High School Future Plans: She will attend Saint Vincent College, majoring in Biology with hopes to pursue a career within the medical field.

Ryleigh Kristina Stewart Daughter of: Daniel Pacolay, Systems Analyst, Information Technology, Westmoreland Hospital Graduated from: Westmoreland County Community College with an Associates degree in Radiology Technology Future plans: She is currently at Excela’s Primary Care Weekends as a Patient Information Coordinator and seeking a full-time position as a Radiology Technician.

Jordan Jon Vecchiolla Son of: Vicki Vecchiolla, CRNA, Anesthesia, Frick Hospital Graduated from: California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Finance Future plans: He has accepted a position with Gulf Interstate Field Services.

Abigail Wade Abigail has worked with Excela as a Technical Partner at Westmoreland Hospital.

Graduated from: Penn State Fayette with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Future plans: She will continue her career with Excela as a nurse on 2AB PCU, Westmoreland Hospital.

Kevin Weldon Son of: Cathy Weldon, RN, PCU, Frick Hospital Graduated from: University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Future plans: He has accepted a position with Bechtel Engineering and plans on attending graduate school.

John Wolk Son of: Angie Wolk, BSN, Advanced Wound Center, Frick Hospital Graduated from: Connellsville Area High School Future plans: He will be continuing his work with Laurel Aggregates.

Wyatt John Wynn Son of: Molly Wynn, BSN, RN, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Latrobe Hospital Graduated from: Derry Area High School Future plans: He will attend Westmoreland County Community College then transfer to Robert Morris to achieve his MBA.