OBITUARIES

Jan 2, 2023 — Corey worked in the accounting departments at Everfast, Inc. and NVF in Kennett Square, Pa., concluding his career as a payroll supervisor at Fox Rothschild, LLC, in Philadelphia. He enjoyed golfing, traveling with family, decorating for the holidays, and rooting for the Phillies and Eagles. Corey is survived by wife Jean and brother Frank Pote III ’73

Noreen J. (Aylesworth) Selby ’89

Jan 14, 2023 — Noreen worked for Brook Lane Health Services, San Mar Children’s Home, Northwestern Human Services, and CitiCorp. She was last employed at M&T Bank in Waynesboro, Pa. Noreen was also an avid animal lover and enjoyed analyzing animal behavior. While at Juniata, she volunteered at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center and participated in raptor rehabilitation. She also enjoyed observing hawk and raptor migrations and diving. Noreen is survived by husband Dwayne and daughter Mathilda.

Marilyn M. (Mitchell) Shaw ’89

Aug 15, 2022 — Marilyn was a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. and owned her own art studio, “Marilyn Shaw Art Studio.” She was a member of the National Museum of Women in Arts, and she wrote and illustrated the children’s book “The

Prize,” which was published by a publishing house in New York City. Marilyn was also a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by husband Robert; she is survived by sons Austin, Kenneth, and Frank, and seven grandchildren, including Jesse Shaw ’07

William L. Hartmann ’19

May 13, 2022 — William graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology and had a successful career as a civil engineer. In 2019, he earned his Master of Accounting from Juniata. He enjoyed riding his bicycles, fashion, art, meeting new people, and eating good food.

Lana B. Boyd ’20

Sept 22, 2022 — During her time at Juniata, Lana pursued theatre and performed in several plays. She wrote, produced, and starred in “The Water Bearer” her senior year, which she wrote about “a young, emerging individual who craves self-expression in a society that enforces rules and regulations.” She was also greatly inspired by Dr. Donna Weimer, professor of communication, whose words and teachings she admired. Lana was proud to call Juniata home and earned her bachelor’s degree in theatre and media arts. She enjoyed movies, books, travel, makeup, and the arts. Lana is survived by parents Dusty and D’Ann.

Employees And Friends

Vincent P. Buonaccorsi

June 30, 2022 — Vince graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. He attended the College of William & Mary and received his doctorate in marine biology in 1998. He then worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Southwest Fisheries Science Center, part of the National Marine Fisheries Service in San Diego, Calif. Vince was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Huntingdon. He is survived by his wife, Kristen, his sons, Andrew and James, and his daughter, Grace.

Frances R. Hesselbein

Dec 11, 2022 — Frances was a proud native of Johnstown, Pa., a town she described as a “big steel, big coal, big labor, big heart” town. She led Girl Scout Troop 17 in Johnstown, Pa., and went on to lead the Girl Scouts of America. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, siblings, and son. Frances is survived by her grandson.

Robert E. Wagoner

Oct 28, 2022 — Bob received his bachelor’s degree from Manchester College, Manchester, Ind., and his doctorate from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. He was a member of the Stone Church of the Brethren, Huntingdon. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; a daughter, Annamarie Wagoner-Littler; and a brother, Ralph Waldo Wagoner. He is survived by his son, Nathan Wagoner ’80; and three grandchildren, including Agatha Cleo Wagoner ’14

Patricia C. Weaver

Jan 10, 2023 — Pat earned a bachelor’s degree in English in 1963 at Penn State University, followed by a master’s degree in English in 1965. She later returned to Penn State and earned a master’s degree in business administration in 1991. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and stepdaughter, Karen Mitchell. She is survived by her son, Adam; daughter, Amy, and granddaughters.

Robert P. Zimmerer

Oct 14, 2022 —Bob earned his bachelor’s degree in botany at the University of Wisconsin in 1954 and attained his master’s degree in plant physiology and microbiology from Cornell University in 1961. He received his doctorate in plant physiology and microbiology from Penn State University. Robert was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Huntingdon, where he served on the Vestry for many years and as Senior Warden for three years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951–1953. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary. Bob is survived by daughters, Kay, Carolyn, and son William, and wife, Julie; eight grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.

Legacies to be Celebrated at 145th Commencement Ceremony

Juniata College’s 145th Commencement Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023. Commencement speakers will be Dr. Max Andrew “Andy” Murray, Elizabeth Evans Baker Professor of Peace Studies, Emeritus, and Anne C. Baker, Trustee Emerita.

Murray graduated from Bridgewater College in 1964 with a bachelor of arts degree in sociology. He went on to attend Bethany Theological Seminary, where he earned his master of divinity degree in theology in 1968 and his doctorate in divinity in peace studies in 1980. Andy completed a certificate in studio production at Berkeley College of Music in 2009.

After serving in the pastorate for three Church of the Brethren congregations from 1963 to 1971, he joined the Juniata College community in 1971 as the campus minister and assistant professor of religion. Murray was named the Baker Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies director in 1985 and Elizabeth Evans Baker Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies in 1991.

His dedication to peacebuilding led to longstanding involvement with the United Nations’ and the International Association of University Presidents’ joint efforts in international arms control and disarmament. Murray has authored three books and several chapters and articles on Peace and Conflict Studies.

Baker earned a bachelor of arts degree in English literature at Oberlin College in 1961 and a bachelor of music degree in violin performance from the New England Conservatory of Music in 1967. She continued her musical education with a master of arts degree in violin performance from Tulane University in 1976. Baker completed her juris doctor degree at Loyola University of Law in 1982.

She was a violinist in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. Baker also served as a violin instructor at Tulane University for several years. She continues to perform violin in an orchestra in New York City, NY, and loves to play chamber music.

Baker began to practice law in New York City, NY, in 1983, and has served as in-house counsel to Broadbeard Productions, Inc., a music production company; and as general counsel to the Bureau of Electronic Publishing, Inc. She was a partner at Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard from 1998 to 2006, and Of Counsel at the same firm from 2006 until her retirement in 2012. Throughout her career, Baker specialized in intellectual property law.

Murray and Baker, along with Charles W. “Bud” Wise III , trustee and former professor of accounting, and Larry Bock , women’s and men’s volleyball coach from 1977 to 2011 and Athletic Director from 1995–2001, will receive honorary degrees at the ceremony as well.