MART Y ZIMMERMAN ’ 10
Stroke at 25 leads to book ALUM SHARES STORY OF FAITH, RECOVERY For history major Marty Zimmerman ’10, a stroke at the age of 25—and recovery during the past two
birth of Hannah Claire, Feb. 19, 2014. Melinda (Stephens) ’01 and Christopher Kent announce the birth of Josiah Benjamin, Jan. 10, 2013.
years—led him to publish his book, “Life Interrupted.” In the book, he recounts the day his life changed: March 7, 2013. It seemed like another ordinary day—until he collapsed, his left leg buckling beneath him. “I was unable to pick myself up. While lying on the floor, I realized my left arm and left leg felt numb,” he said. Caused by a brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation), the stroke weakened his left side, but neither his speech nor memory was affected. Five surgeries later, he now lives in an apartment in
announce the birth of Madison Hope, Sept. 18, 2014. Eric Fleming ’04 and his wife Laura announce the birth of Ethan John, April 10, 2014.
Tim McCloskey ’01 works as an artist and creative developer for Disney in Orlando, Fla.
Emily (Kelly) ’04 and AJ Orelli announce the birth of Leah Cynthia, Jan. 7, 2015.
Jessica (Brandt) ’01 and Matthew Ross ’04 announce the birth of Everett, Sept. 18, 2014.
Anna (Johnston) ’05 and Nathan Bird ’05 announce the birth of Hannah Elise, Jan. 12, 2014.
Michael Foster ’02 received a doctorate in psychology from George Fox University in Newberg, Ore.
Jasmine (North) ’05 and Adam Peightal announce the birth of Bryson Adam, Jan. 9, 2014.
Kenneth Loyer ’02 and his wife Molly announce the birth of Ezekiel James, Nov. 30, 2013.
Kristen (Glass) ’05 and Ben Slabaugh ’05 announce the birth of Owen Asher, Dec. 26, 2013.
Courtney (Maier) ’02 and Christopher Sirard announce the birth of Benjamin.
John Chase ’06 received a master’s in mathematics from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. He and his wife Kelly (Kennedy) ’06 announce the birth of Heidi Marie, Jan. 19, 2015.
Barrett ’03 and Rebecca (Green) Straub ’04
his hometown of Greencastle, Pa., drives, works as a deli clerk and remains optimistic for a full physical recovery. “Prior to the stroke, I thought I would work as a tour guide or park ranger at a national park,” he said. But, now he shares his story through writing and public speaking. “I remain ambitious and determined to leave a mark on this world. That attitude has not diminished in light of the stroke. I’ll be content in whatever it is that God would have me do.” — Rose Talbot ’16
Laura Behnke ’06 works as the director of athletics at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pa.
Katherine (Scull) ’07 and Eric Bofinger ’07 announce the birth of Clara Grace, April 8, 2014.
Amber (Wilson) ’09 and Daniel Szumla ’08 announce the birth of Graham Robert, Jan. 22, 2015.
Anna (Geeslin) ’05 and David Gilbert IV ’06 announce the birth of Levi David, April 30, 2014.
Adam Brock ’07 and Joanna Pfistner-Brock ’06 announce the birth of Bradfield, April 20, 2014.
Katherine (Roten) ’09 and Christopher Putnam ’09 announce the birth of William.
Sarah (Leibensperger) ’06 and Christopher Mikaya ’06 announce the birth of Amelia Elise, Nov. 4, 2014.
Drew Heisey ’07 and his wife Elizabeth announce the birth of Liam Jay, Oct. 23, 2014.
Julie Stecker ’09 works as director of communications for the Delaware-Maryland Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Lauren (Merkley) ’06 and Benjamin Powell announce the birth of Georgiana Rose, May 28, 2014.
Janelle Martin ’07 works as the youth director for Christ United Methodist Church in Amherst, N.Y.
Ashley (Polet) ’06 and Jason Tague announce the birth of Abigail Madison, Sept. 12, 2014.
Clinton ’07 and Christina (Yoder) Simmons ’07 announce the birth of Everett Timothy, May 27, 2014.
Amanda (Hoffman) Milner ’07 received a master’s in community counseling from Slippery Rock University in 2011. She works as a counselor at Taylor University in Upland, Ind. She and Nathan Milner married July 13, 2013. They announce the birth of Judah Charles, April 5, 2015.
Katie (Kuplin) ’08 and Nathan Bennett married April 19, 2014.
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Elizabeth (Daugherty) ’08 and Gregory Jackson announce the birth of Sadie Mae, Aug. 19, 2014.
Robert Camilleri ’10 and Carly Harless married May 30, 2014. Robert works as the assistant director of the Ohio Wesleyan Fund at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Dennis Wirtz ’09 works as the legislative assistant for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Brittany Williams ’09 and Adam Armstrong married Sept. 26, 2014.
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