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Dictionary. He was editor-in-chief for the New Collegiate Dictionary (1983), the Collegiate Dictionary Tenth Edition (1993), and the Collegiate Dictionary Eleventh Edition (2003). He earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Yale University, served in the Army, and completed a Ph.D. in medieval literature from the University of Minnesota. Fred received, among many awards, the honorary Samuel Monk Teaching Fellowship from York College and in 2005, the Mercersburg Class of ’32 Plaque (the highest honor bestowed on an alumnus). His father, Joseph ’17, preceded him in death. Among his survivors are his wife of 41 years, Judith Solberg Mish, and three sons, including Stephen ’90.
W. Stewart Hazelton, October 16, 2007. (South Cottage, Marshall,
Charles D. Zitzman, August 17, 2010. (Marshall) Charles graduated
ginia University and the Washington and Lee College of Law. Tyler served as a public defender in Harrison County, West Virginia. Survivors include two sons and a niece, Allison Cutlip ’02.
from Southeastern Theological Seminary and served as pastor of Baptist churches in Chase City, Virginia; Roxboro, North Carolina; Spindale, North Carolina; and Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He was also president and owner of Allsafe Fire Equipment in Halfway, Maryland, and past-president of the Halfway Volunteer Fire Company. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Patricia Creager Zitzman, and a son.
Student Council, French Club, Stony Batter, Gun Club, Varsity Club, cross country, wrestling, lacrosse, cheerleader) Stew attended Syracuse University, where he met his wife, Betsy. He worked at the Massachusetts law firm of Furman Cannon and later in real estate with RE/MAX on Cape Cod. Survivors include his mother and two sons.
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Tyler A. Cather, August 24, 2010. He graduated from West Vir-
Former faculty/staff/friends Ruth Reynolds Baxter, philanthropist and widow of Regent Emeri-
tus George Baxter ’36, July 19, 2010.
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John R. Duvall, former faculty member, June 17, 2010. He taught
A graduate of Union College, Roy served in the Army and worked for Key Bank for several years before becoming self-employed. He served on the board of the Community Foundation for the Great Capital Region and the Schenectady Community Foundation Board, and was a staunch supporter of the arts and education. The Hershey Chorale Room in Mercersburg’s Burgin Center for the Arts was named in honor of Roy and his wife, Nancy. In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters and four grandchildren; a brother, Tom ’63; a nephew, Todd ’88; and a niece, Mindy Hershey Houck ’85 (and her husband, Glenn Houck ’88).
Nancy J. Fox, mother of Development Director Gail Reeder and
Roy M. Hershey, July 12, 2010. (Main, Marshall, swimming, soccer)
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Thomas W. Mittler, June 13, 2010. (South Cottage, Irving, soccer,
Gun Club, Christian Service Group) A graduate of Miami University, Tom spent nearly 40 years working for Mittler Supply, which was started by his father. Under Tom’s leadership, the company grew into one of the largest independent gas and welding supply chains in the nation. He was an active participant in vintage motorsports races and rallies. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Greenleaf Mittler; two sons and a daughter; six grandchildren; and a sister.
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Frederick W. Anderson, September 22, 2010. (South Cottage,
Irving, Kazaki, Jurisprudence Society, Chess Club, Varsity Club, soccer, track) Fred graduated from Pennsylvania State University and worked in sales for C.H. Anderson Company in State College before his retirement.
French and English at Mercersburg from 1959 to 1966. He later spent 28 years teaching French and social studies at High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland. Survivors include his wife, Maitland Cadden Duvall; a son and daughter; and three grandchildren.
grandmother of Adam Reeder ’97, Anne Reeder ’00, and Jordan Fox ’11, September 7, 2010. Nick A. Giannaris, restaurateur, philanthropist, and father of Paul ’88 and Dean ’90, September 28, 2010. He founded and owned the popular Hagerstown restaurant Nick’s Airport Inn, which his sons continue to own and operate [Mercersburg, winter 2009–2010]. Michael B. Gruppe, brother of Associate Head of School Debbie
Rutherford, brother-in-law of Frank Rutherford ’70, and uncle of Matt Rutherford ’03, Paul Rutherford ’06, Stephon Fullerton ’06, and Amelia Goebel ’09, October 21, 2010. Verna Beatrice Hale, mother of Head of School Douglas Hale, December 19, 2010. Herbert H. Morton III, former registrar and math teacher (1962 to
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