Grove City College
in memory The Grove City College Alumni Association places a book in Henry Buhl Library in memory of each alumnus for whom the Office of Alumni and College Relations receives written notification of death, including a copy of the obituary. This pays tribute to the lives of deceased alumni while benefitting current and future students.
To notify the Office of Alumni and College Relations of the passing of a loved one, please send an obituary to alumni@gcc.edu. Ruth (Houk) Hoyt ’37 died Aug. 24, 2015. She had lived both in Pittsburgh and Delray Beach, Fla. She is the daughter-in-law of former chemistry professor and dean the late Dr. Creig S. Hoyt, class of 1913. Survivors include sister-in-law Margaret (Hoyt ’40) Buchanan.
children, a sister, 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Gerald E. Enslen ’40 died Oct. 14, 2015. He was a chemical engineer, working for DuPont until retirement. He lived in Lancaster, Pa., was very active in his church and had hobbies of furniture crafting and gardening. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are three children, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a sister. Jean (Blodgett) Rossman ’40 died Jan. 21, 2016. She lived in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dolores (Williamson) Hovis ’41 died Dec. 10, 2015. When she lived in Grove City, she was a homemaker, involved in her church, local schools and mission projects. Survivors include three children, 11 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Dr. Andrew J. “Jack” Pickard ’41 died Nov. 8, 2015. He was a retired dentist, formerly of Bemus Point, N.Y. Elizabeth (Knapp) Batey ’42 died March 1, 2016. She was living in Naples, Fla. Two daughters survive, including Barbara (Batey ’72) Porter. Memorial gifts may be sent to Grove City College.
Natalya (Holland) Hahn ’39 died March 15, 2016. She taught for 30 years in the Northeast, Pa., area, then started her own quilting business, “Hahncrafts.” At 90, she moved to California, where she wrote the book Nikita and enjoyed the outdoors. Survivors include her son, a grandson, sister Catherine (Holland ’61) Risley, and a brother.
Florence (Borland) Evans ’42 died Nov. 2, 2015. A New Kensington, Pa., resident, she first worked as a credit clerk, then became a homemaker, mother and volunteer. She taught children’s Sunday school for 25 years, and helped to lead the local United Methodist women, Eastern Star and Women’s Club. Five children survive, including: K. James Evans ’70, William Evans ’71, Stephen Evans ’74 and Anne (Evans) Korenowski ’84, and a brother.
Roy A. Beers Jr. ’40 died Jan. 23, 2016. An electrical engineer, he worked for more than 30 years with RCA in Camden, N.J., and holds numerous patents. He lived in Audubon and loved to fish. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy, four
Frances (Purdy) Palin ’43 died Jan. 4, 2016. She taught commercial education before managing her husband’s medical office. She was a church board member in Bedford, Pa., on the hospital auxiliary and active with March of
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Dimes. Surviving are four children and eight grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Grove City College. Jean (Heasley) Brooks ’44 died July 2, 2015, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. Survivors include two sons. Janice (Crawford) Jamison ’44 died March 14, 2015. She lived in Greensburg, Pa., and had taught in the Moon, Grove City and Latrobe Area school districts. She loved theater and directed many plays. Surviving are her husband, John Jamison ’44, three children, six grandchildren and a greatgranddaughter. Zellamarie McDougall ’44 died May 1, 2016. She was a teacher both in Wisconsin and in Greensburg, Pa. She was a church deacon and Women’s Club member. Surviving are three children, including Gregory Barber ’75; four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Ellen (Eisenman) Rowan ’44 died April 22, 2016. The Brookville, Pa., resident worked for many years in the school district’s business education department. Surviving are five children, eight grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. John G. Weeks ’44 died Oct. 21, 2015. The World War II Army veteran lived in Cambridge, N.Y. He had a long career in business, culminating as founder and president of the Cambridge Valley Mushroom Farm. He volunteered at hospitals and taught investment classes. Surviving are four children, three stepchildren, four grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Jean (Johnston) Sackett ’45 died March 11, 2016. She worked as a registered nurse at several hospitals. She lived in Saint Petersburg, Fla., sang in the church choir, traveled widely and enjoyed boating. Survivors include three children, four grandchildren
and a great-granddaughter. Marion (Mower) Holland ’47 died Jan. 16, 2016. She taught for 25 years at Vestal (N.Y.) High School and helped transform Triple Cities College into the State University of New York. She was a Sunday school teacher and choir member. Surviving are two daughters and a grandson. Rita (Gaus) Kelly ’47 died Nov. 28, 2015. She retired as a remedial teacher at Butler (Pa.) Catholic School. She was involved in her church and organic gardening projects. Surviving are two daughters, four siblings, five stepchildren, 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Phyllis (Moser) Ritzert ’48 died Oct. 27, 2015. She lived in Chicora, Pa., and belonged to Eastern Star and White Shrine, and enjoyed music. Surviving are three children, two grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and a brother. Oliver F. Cashdollar Jr. ’49 died Dec. 9, 2015. He taught science and was principal of Evans City (Pa.) High school, later retiring as assistant superintendent of the Seneca Valley School District. He was a World War II veteran, a Rotarian and a Mason. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine (Walker ’46) Cashdollar; sons David Cashdollar ’71 and John Cashdollar ’79; four grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Robert H. Davidson ’49 died Feb. 13, 2016. He worked in sales for the George Worthington Co., winning many awards. After retiring to Fripp Island, S.C., he and his wife established Davidson Sales and Service to repair and sell golf carts. He served stateside in the Army Air Corps. Surviving are two sons, sister Marjorie (Davidson ’47) Azelvandre and four grandchildren. Marion (Frack) Vetter ’49 died Feb. 27, 2016. She had been an elementary teacher, as well as a Sunday school teacher and altar