Summer 2016 for manufacturing plants in New Jersey and Virginia, later becoming a cabinetmaker. With his wife, he founded Pat’s Deli in Brielle, N.J., and upon retirement to Matthews, Va., he drove carrier trucks for a greenhouse. Surviving are his wife, Pat, four children, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Thomas E. Arnold Jr. ’69 died Jan. 26, 2016. He lived in Leechburg, Pa., and was the president/ proprietor of Teaco Laboratories for 40 years. He was past president of the Kiski Area School Board and enjoyed sailing. A Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, he is survived by his wife, Marianne, three children and six grandchildren. Stephen W. Cooper ’69 died Jan. 15, 2016. His work in telecommunications included jobs with The Pueblo of Santa Ana (N.M.) and Samsung. He lived in Hendersonville, N.C., enjoyed singing barbershop and was an Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife, Alice, two children and six grandsons. David W. Johnson ’70 died Feb. 29, 2016. He lived in Harrisville, Pa., and worked as a project engineer with Ergon West Virginia until his 2014 retirement. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. Surviving are his wife, Cindy, three children, a sister and six grandchildren. Barbara (Berman) Schulte ’70 died Dec. 17, 2015. She lived in Irwin, Pa., and worked in procurement for Bettis Atomic Power Laboratories. She enjoyed travel and helping people. Surviving are her husband, Brian, two daughters, two grandchildren and a sister. Paul R. Albert ’72 died Feb. 18, 2016. He lived in Canonsburg, Pa., and was retired from a career as a project manager, business consulting, in both the private and government sectors. He loved dogs. Surviving are his wife, Darlene, a daughter, his father and a sister. Donald E. Harshbarger ’72 died March 5, 2016. He co-owned Harshbargers Inc. Propane and Mobile Home Sales in Aliquippa, Pa. He belonged to the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Carol; three daughters; two brothers, including H. William Harshbarger ’65; and six grandchildren. Thomas J. Kelly Jr. ’72 died Oct. 21, 2015. The mechanical engineer
lived in Upper St. Clair, Pa., and retired in 2014 from Union Electric Steel. He enjoyed dirt bike racing and the beach. Surviving are his wife, Colleen, two children and a sister. Joyce (Firmin) Weeber ’74 died April 30, 2016. She retired in 2009 after 30 years as a signals intelligence analyst/linguist at the National Security Agency (NSA). She lived in Plum, Pa., and is survived by her husband, Michael, two sons, a grandchild and a sister. Dale (Linneman) Wilkerson ’74 died Sept. 29, 2015. She was a longtime resident of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and worked as a CPA with JB Gilbert & Co. for 26 years. She sang with the Florida Philharmonic Chorus and was a founding member of the Master Chorale of South Florida. Surviving are a sister, nephews and nieces. Steven C. Stump ’75 died Dec. 11, 2015. He lived in Huntington Beach, Calif. He had worked for Brinderson Corp., then started S.S. Mechanical contracting firm. He also threw pottery, refurbished his first car and traveled extensively. Survivors include two daughters, partner Joanne, two siblings, including Sandra (Stump ’70) Labbitt and three grandchildren. William R. Dickey ’76 died Nov. 18, 2015. He worked at Pullman Standard in Butler, Pa., until its closing, then owned and operated Restorx Steamway in Jeanette. He was a Vietnam War Navy veteran who also served in the Army Reserves. He was involved in his church and photography. Survivors include his wife, Betty, two stepsons and two siblings. George R. Ballou ’81 died April 5, 2016. He was a licensed professional engineer who worked as a self-employed civil engineer. He lived in Camden, N.Y., where he also was president of Ballou Service Corp. He was an avid historian. Surviving are two children, two grandchildren and four brothers. Keith A. Bullion ’83 died March 6, 2016. He taught, coached swimming, and started the water polo programs at Grove City College between 1997 and 2002. Earlier, he worked at Buffalo State College, where he did cancer research. Later, he taught and coached at Salem International University in West Virginia. He recently became
Salem’s vice president of campus operations. Surviving are a son, two grandchildren and a sister. Rebecca L. Haenel ’84 died Jan. 24, 2016. A resident of Wake Forest, N.C., she taught at Wakelon Elementary in Zebulon, N.C. for eight years, after teaching in Fayetteville and Las Vegas. She also enjoyed reading, travel and Cleveland sports. Surviving are two brothers, including David Haenel ’82. Thomas A. Fittante II ’92 died Jan. 23, 2016. He was the assistant vice president – senior infrastructure manager for Huntington National Bank Corp. in Columbus, Ohio. He lived in Mansfield and enjoyed playing and coaching volleyball and traveling. Surviving are his wife, Melissa (Koerner ’95) Fittante, a daughter, a grandmother and his parents.
Christian E. Chrosniak ’06 died Nov. 27, 2015. He had worked as a courier for PA Court Names and as a government researcher for the U.S. Army. He lived in Carlisle, Pa., and was a New York Yankees fan. Survivors include his parents, his grandmother and two siblings. Matthew T. Freiling ’16, a senior philosophy major, died Oct. 16, 2015, after illness. Surviving are his parents, and three siblings, including Nick Freiling ’13.
Friends
Trustee Emeritus Ole B. Nissen passed away Dec. 21, 2015. He served as a trustee from 1995 to 2004, then becoming emeritus. He worked in the floriculture industry and founded Sunshine State Carnations. He lived in North Palm Beach, Fla.
Trustee, esteemed counsel Lascell dies
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rove City College Trustee Emeritus David M. Lascell, Esq., passed away on April 1, 2016. Lascell was the chief counsel for the College in its landmark 1984 Supreme Court Case, Grove City College v. T.H. Bell, Secretary of Education. The College and Lascell made headlines in this first court case in which an educational institution fought for the right not to accept federal or state funds. “David was not an alumnus of Grove City College but he loved and supported the College and the ideas and principles on which it stands. His quick mind, boundless wisdom and good humor were essential to the College’s cause in the courtroom and beyond as he helped chart the course that set Grove City College on the path to true independence from federal funding and control. The College owes him a debt of gratitude that is impossible to repay,” President Paul J. McNulty said. Lascell was a partner with Harter Secrest & Emery LLP in Rochester, N.Y., and a trial lawyer with more than 45 years of experience. He achieved a national reputation in higher education law, insurance law, employment litigation and antitrust litigation. He appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court, several federal district and circuit courts and various state courts. He was a fellow at the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Law Institute. Lascell was known through the years to be on the sidelines as a soccer coach and as a mentor to many young students interested in law. In recent years, he and his dog served in the therapy dog program at a local VA hospital. After serving on the Grove City College’s Board of Trustees since 1996, he was named a Trustee Emeritus in 2009. He led the Board as vice chair and also as treasurer. The College presented him with an honorary Doctor of Laws in 2008 following his Commencement speech to that year’s graduating seniors. The Alumni Association also recognized him by presenting him with a Distinguished Service Award at Homecoming 2015. Lascell and his wife Donna made their home in Rochester. He is also survived by three children, Daniel, Carrie and Christopher, and three grandchildren.
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