Ruth Ann Batik-Fitzgerald ’82
Linda (Miller) Lieberman ’67
November 13, 2007—Linda studied abroad in Spain her junior year, which solidified her love of the Spanish culture. She was a Spanish teacher for 38 years at the Great Valley High School in Malvern, Pa., until her retirement in 2005. She served as chair of the Foreign Language department for many years. She was the sponsor of the National Honor Society Chapter and a co-sponsor of the Dance Club. Linda also was the secretary of the Chesterbrook Lions Club and an active member of the West Goshen Lions Club. She served as an officer of the Vanderbilt Village Homeowners Association and the Exton Station Community Master Board and was a past member of the West Whiteland Historical Commission. Linda is survived by husband Stanley, stepchildren and stepgrandchildren. Richard D. Kensinger ’68
Juniata
July 7, 2006—Richard served as the associate pastor of Cherry Hill Baptist Church in Cherry Hill, N.J. He is survived by wife Norma, son Richard and two grandsons.
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December 15, 2007—William was a teacher and football coach at Johnsonburg High School in Johnsonburg, Pa. He was also a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Lions Club, and the Great Bear Country Club, the co-owner of Advantage Sales & Supply Company Inc., as well as the founding director of Elcam Inc. William enjoyed golfing, playing the bass guitar, and physical fitness. He is survived by wife Valerie, mother Violet, son William, daughters Kimberly and Sandra and three grandchildren. Mark W. Dettmar ’79
November 4, 2007—Mark received a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management from Juniata and returned to his hometown of Ewing, N.J. He was the president of Delaware River Outfitters in Pennington, N.J. and president of the Pohatcong Fishing Club. He was a frequent guest speaker and member of Trout UnlimitedErnest Schwiebert Chapter and the Solitude Fishing Club. Mark was a professional fishing guide, a fly-tying expert, and casting instructor. He had numerous articles published on fly fishing. He also coached the Ewing Edge Girl’s Softball Team for the past five years. Mark is survived by wife Theresa, daughter Dana, his father William and sister Cheryl (Dettmar) Stites ’76.
Ann E. Fleming ’85
November 18, 2007—Born in Cumberland, Md., Ann lived a life full of happiness and adventure. After graduating from Juniata with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, she raised her two children while still finding time to pursue her first passion in life … horses. She is survived by husband David, daughter Sarah and son Ian.
Lawrence A. Dick— attended 1964
January 3, 2008—Larry worked most of his career as vice president of Reliance Bank. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves, was a member of Spring Hope Church in Altoona, and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Larry is survived by wife Barbra, two daughters and grandsons.
Philip N. Brown— attended 1938-1940
December 7, 2007—Philip attended Juniata for two years before graduating from the Cincinnati College of Embalming in 1942. After a tour of duty in the U.S. Army during World War II, he attended Penn State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree from the School of Commerce and Finance in 1951. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Harrisburg until his retirement.
Photo: Hannah Rauterkus ’06
William G. Von Hacht ’68
December 7, 2007—Ruth was employed with Penn State University and previously was editor of Diversity News Journal for the International Genetic Resources Community of Bethesda, Md. She enjoyed music, teaching piano and was pianist for the Juniata choir. She also loved to travel, first with her parents camping in 48 states as a child and as an adult traveled to Austria and Ireland. Ruth was very fond of her days at Juniata and loved the fact that recently she and husband Andrew moved back to Petersburg, Pa., near her alma mater. She is survived by her husband, mother and sister.