Richard M. Madore ’80
Loetta (Farrar) Kline ’68
March 2, 2010—Loetta married Clyde Kline on March 2, 1947. After graduating from Juniata, she received a master’s degree in education from Shippensburg University. For 30 years, Loetta was an elementary school teacher in the Juniata Valley School District. She also was a member of the 15th Street United Methodist Church in Huntingdon, Pa. She is survived by two children, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and son. Reba (Clymer) Alwine ’70
October 16, 2009—Reba was a member of First Baptist Church in Slatington, Pa., where she sang in the choir and played the piano for Sunday school. She was an independent and free-spirited woman who loved her family and gardening. Jane (Logan) Vesztergom ’70
Robert B. Chronister ’65
February 16, 2010—After graduation, Jane spent several years in England and Brussels, Belgium, working as an au pair. Jane and husband John sponsored two children through the Christian Children’s Fund. She also was an election poll worker. She is survived by her husband.
October 25, 2009—Robert graduated with a doctorate in psychology from the University of Vermont and continued his postdoctoral studies at the University of Florida, College of Medicine. He taught for more than 35 years at the University of South Alabama’s College of Medicine. He enjoyed rebuilding Triumph TR250 cars, debating and quoting everything from Nietzsche to John Cleese. He is survived by wife Martha Stober and stepdaughters Donna (Chronister) Derk ’62, Karla, Lauree and Aimee. Also, surviving are former wife Lynne Ulrich and their sons Ian and Adam.
December 1, 2009—Kermit worked as a psychological counselor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown, Pa., and a member of the Brownstone Lodge. He enjoyed golfing, baseball and was an avid Penn State fan. Kermit is survived by wife Carol and son Adam.
David R. Steinhart ’65
James S. Grady ’74
August 15, 2008—David earned his master’s degree from the University of Vermont. He was a professor at Community College of Allegheny College Boyce Campus and also was a member of the Pittsburgh Dickens Society. He will be greatly missed by his two cats, Ellie and Abby. He is survived by his loving partner, Kathy Marchewka, daughter Jennifer, son Jonathan and grandchildren.
Kermit J. Black ’73
November 7, 2009—James worked as a certified financial planner for 20 years. He is survived by wife Carol.
Juniata
December 20, 2004—Joseph graduated from Hollidaysburg High School. He also retired from Hollidaysburg Area School District.
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Photo: Caitlin Bigelow ’10
Joseph L. Wilt ’65
January 18, 2010—After Juniata, Richard went on to receive his dental degree from Temple University. He began his practice in State College, Pa., in 1986. He enjoyed family vacations in the Pocono Mountains, times filled with laughter and summer activities. He served as a volunteer dentist for the Centre Volunteers in Medicine and as a State College Area School Board member. He is survived by wife of 26 years Patricia, daughters Mckenzie and Madison, and son Andy. Susan (Garner) Warner ’80
July 15, 2008 Stanley P. Whitsel ’83
February 16, 2010—Stanley was the son of Paul E. Whitsel ’50 and Barbara (Jensen) Whitsel ’48. He worked as an operations supervisor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. He also was a U.S. Navy veteran and an Eagle Scout. He is preceded in death by his aunt, Joan (Jensen) Betts ’48. Stanley is survived by his parents, wife Rhonda, brothers Bradley C. Whitsel ’85, Randy Weaver, Jon Weaver and Chris Whitsel, aunt and uncle, Boyd C. Jensen ’45 and Lois (Nale) Jensen ’51, cousin, Eric C. Jensen, ’77 and 13 nieces and nephews. Melinda (Donawick) Tillett ’91
December 14, 2009—Melinda married William Tillett in 1998. In 1999, her daughter, Billie Katelyn, was born. In 2008, the couple adopted Richellena Rule, 10, and Freedom Rule, 8. She is survived by her husband and children. Alexandra E. Rhines ’98
October 30, 2009—Alexandra is survived by her father, sisters and a brother.