Summer 2014
Halls of Fame. Surviving are his
In Hudson, Ohio, where they lived
wife, Brigitte, three children,
for 21 years, she helped at-risk
grandchildren and a sister.
youth and supported parents and teachers. She loved to travel.
Joyce (LaZaro) Lewis ’64 died
Surviving are her husband, Michael
Dec. 11, 2013. She lived in
Kaluza ’67, three daughters, six
Lafayette, Ohio.
grandchildren and sister Beverly (Cameron ’64) Clayton.
Robert S. Rial ’64 died Aug. 12, 2013. He lived in California for
Douglas C. Chitester ’69 died
many years, then moved to central
March 31, 2014. He worked
Florida in 1998. Survivors include
as a chemical engineer for
his wife, Susan (Staplin ’66)
the Department of Energy for
Rial, two daughters, a sister and
more than 25 years. He lived in
grandchildren.
Pittsburgh and loved science and music. Survivors include three
James F. Rutherford ’64 died May
children, grandchildren and a
8, 2014. He lived in Washington,
brother.
D.C., and spent his entire career as a U.S. attorney for the Justice
Diane (Zimmerman) Trithart
Department. He was a longtime
’69 died May 4, 2012. She
member of the St. Andrews
ran a bed and breakfast near
Society. Survivors include brother
Custer, S.D. Earlier, she rose
David Rutherford ’71, a sister,
to be CEO with Consumer
nieces and nephews.
Credit Counseling Service. Surviving are a son and two
R. Douglas Pinkney ’67 died
grandchildren.
Feb. 6, 2014. He worked in data processing at Cleveland State
John R. Schweinsberg Jr. ’72 died
University, then moved to Mansfield
Nov. 17, 2013. He worked with
University where he directed
ARC Brevard in Florida helping
institutional research. He was
those with disabilities. He recently
active in church, choirs and was
retired and moved to Longwood,
an assistant scoutmaster. He also
Fla. He rescued a greyhound and
enjoyed his farm. Surviving are his
was an avid reader. Survivors
wife, Janice (Brown ’71) Pinkney,
include a daughter, a sister and
three children and two brothers.
nephews.
Janice (Cameron) Kaluza ’68 died
Henry L. Millen ’76 died March
Sept. 7, 2013. She taught English
16, 2014. He made his home in
in both Spain and Thailand while
Coffeyville, Kan.
Amy (Brunko) Harnack ’82 died Feb, 5, 2014. She lived in Bethel Park, Pa., was active in her church and with the Boy Scouts. She enjoyed friends, flowers and collecting Santa Claus items. Survivors include her husband, Fred, two children and two siblings. James J. McElhaney ’86 died May 28, 2014. He lived in Butler, Pa., and was a purchasing agent at Marmon/Keystone. He served the YMCA and coached swimming, midget football and high school girls track & field. He was inducted in the Butler County and Grove City College Sports Halls of Fame. Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline, two daughters, his brother and his mother. The Rev. Joseph W. Javorsky ’97 died April 1, 2014. He had been an active minister for 10 years in Nebraska before moving to Lake Placid, Fla., three years ago. Surviving are two sons, his mother and two sisters.
friends Joseph Kopnisky, retired professor of physical education and former coach, died June 19, 2014. He became the College’s head wrestling coach in 1965, later leading the football team from 1973-1984. He also assisted with football and track. Survivors include his wife, Joan; two children, Jack Kopnisky ’78 and Jill (Kopnisky ’81) Clark; stepchildren, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and two brothers. Rosalie Vouga died June 17, 2014. She was secretary to former College President Dr. Charles MacKenzie (1971-1991). Survivors include her husband, John, who was Dean of Men for a time, and children Victor Vouga ’80, Eric Vouga ’84, John Mark Vouga ’84 and Valerie (Vouga ’85) Zasadny.
husband was in the U.S. Air Force.
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