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‘76, Jane Mackell Hoy ’79, Susan Goldner ’02, Sarah Mackell ’07, Rosemary O’Mara ’04, Genevieve O’Mara ’07, Emily Mackell ‘02, Jean Mackell ‘07 and Allison Mackell ‘08 on the death of their father and grandfather respectively, James V. Mackell, M.D. Megan Cornely Crowe ’77 and
Kristen O’Hara ’05, on the death of their mother and grandmother respectively, Patricia A. McNamee Cornely. Lisa Gurcsik ’77 and Joanne
Gurcsik Kasander ’81, on the death of their father, Joseph P. Gurcsik. Meg Klaiber Axelson ’78,
on the death of her brother, John Francis Klaiber.
Lisa Russo Fry ’78, Deborah
Russo ’81 and Michelle Russo Kelly ’87, on the death of their father, John Robert Russo Sr. Katherine Lafferty
Hoffman’78, on the death of her sister, Dale Lafferty Gaasche ’83.
1980s Sheila Gillespie Mostak ’81
and Moira Gillespie Fiandra ’85, on the death of their sister, Colleen P. Gillespie, Esq. ’76
Christine Muller Beisel ’82 welcomed her first granddaughter, Molly, in December 2013. Joan Weber Badyna ’84 has her own communication skills training company, Spirit Communications LLC. Recently 34
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she had the wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow ‘84 Mount alum Carrie Lloyd Doherty to provide training for her nurses!
Mildred Choate McAveney ’84 celebrated her 30th reunion! Regina Foley Tatlonghari ’85 is a lawyer at Raynes McCarty and in her second year as cochair of the Philadelphia Bar Association Women in the Profession committee. She resides in Flourtown with her husband, Eric Tatlonghari, and their three sons, Patrick (15), Liam (13) and Owen (10). She is delighted that her niece, Samantha Bauer, is a member of the Mount class of 2017! Rose Zuccarello ’85 graduated from West Virginia University’s Perley Issac Reed School of Journalism with her Master’s of Science Degree in Integrated Marketing Communication in December 2013. Patricia Butler ’87 has been Director, Custom Engagements, at the Wharton School since August of 2012. She is responsible for the development of educational initiatives for executives representing governments, nonprofit organizations, and global corporations. Christina Ruzzi Amodei ’89 is currently working as a physical therapist for Abington Hospital Homecare. She has two children, Michael (15) and Sophia (14). John Fenningham (former MSJA
Board Member) and Maura Fenningham Ratigan ’89, on the death of their father and grandfather respectively, John A Fenningham.
1990s Bridget Reilly Beauchamp ’90 announces that her theatre company, Pulley & Buttonhole, based in Jenkintown, PA, just successfully completed its second season, and she is looking forward to the third. Amy Schiller Fullem ’90,
Maggie Schiller Jones ’92 and Elizabeth Schiller ’01, on the death of their father, Stephen J. Schiller. Susan Smith Brandley ’91 and her husband, Jay, live in Woolwich, New Jersey, with their sons, Nate (4) and Nolan (1). Suzanne is the Hand Therapy Coordinator for Nova Care for Southeastern, PA. Anita Zalewski Johnson ’92 announces the birth of a son, Harold Lafayette Johnson, on March 30, 2014. Amy Mahoney Matteini ’93,
Lisa Mahoney ’99 and Beth Mahoney ’01, on the death of their grandfather, Joseph O’Bara. Kristin O’Brien Brown ’94 lives in Glenside, PA with her husband, Craig, who is a patent attorney and her three children Connor (6), Cameron (4), and Reagan (2). Kristin works at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children as a Clinical Research Compliance Manager and at Arcadia University as an Adjunct Professor in the Biology Department. Megan Pomrink Charlton ’94 lives with her husband, PJ, and two children Lucy (6), and Cole, (1) in West Chester. Megan works at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Human Resources.
Tina D’Orazio Gedgard ’94 is pleased to announce the arrival of twin boys, Gavin and Grant. Big sisters Alexis and Olivia are happy to have little brothers. Susan Prior Ramage ’94, husband, Jeff, and proud big brother Jack (3) are happy to announce that they welcomed Charles “Charlie” David into the world on January 18, 2014. He is a darling little boy and they already can’t recall life without him. Kristen Zielinski-Nalen ’94 and her husband lived as Franciscan missionaries in Cochabamba, Bolivia from 2007-2009. They worked as educators in a shelter system for children. The courageous sisters and Bolivian women she worked with are founding a new shelter for abused and neglected adolescent girls in Cochabamba, named Casa Guadalupe. She knows the integrity of its founders, women who have spent over 20 years in the trenches feeding, clothing, counseling, teaching, and mothering hundreds of women and girls. If you are interested in contributing to this great cause please email her at kmzrfn@gmail. com. Patricia Rocks Haney ’97,
on the death of her grandmother, Catherine Gilchrist Rocks.
Mary Kate Keenan Calcagni ’98 and husband, Bill, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Amelia Rose, on March 19, 2014. She joins big brothers William (6) and Francis (5). Susan Garges Silberberg ’98 and her husband, Jordan, welcomed their first child, son Zackary Price, on March 9, 2014.
Donielle Tarsi ’98 and Alexis
Tulio ’06, on the death of their grandfather, Julius”Jules” Tarsi Sr. Susan Firely Horan ’99 and her husband welcomed a son, Theodore Carver Horan, into their family in January 2014. He joins big sister Alexandra. In addition, Susan is working as a forensic DNA analyst for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in NYC.
2000s Julia Tarlo Mulholland ’00 and her husband, James, proudly announce the birth of their son, Gabriel Ward Mulholland, on Feb 2, 2014. Julia and James live in San Francisco, CA, where Julia continues to sing and study opera. Colleen Breznicky Parfitt ’00 and her husband David Parfitt would like to announce the birth of their second son, Noah Charles on March 3, 2014. Louis DePaul (former Board
of Directors), Emily DePaul ’01 and Elizabeth DePaul ’07 on the death of their father and grandfather respectively, Louis S. DePaul.
Laura Wuerth Domzalski ’01 and her husband Mike are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Cara Jane, on November 28, 2013. Kathleen Wuerth ’99 is her proud Godmother. Julia Rocchi ’01 is managing digital content at the National Trust for Historic Preservation while pursuing a Master’s in writing (Fiction) at John’s Hopkins University.
Amy Blank ’02 is a postdoctoral scholar doing research in Mechanical Engineering at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Jane Scholl ’02, on the death of
her father, Richard Scholl.
Meghan Malone Fitzpatrick ’03 married Brad Fitzpatrick on December 28, 2013 in Philadelphia. Kathryn Malone ’06 served as Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids included Jessica Malone ’13, Morgan McKibbin ’11, Melissa Donnalley ’03, Annie Kelly ’03 and Gia Fusco ’03. N. Joseph Malone, St. Joe’s Prep ’08 and Andrew Connor, LaSalle ’03 were among the Groomsmen. Meghan and Brad happily reside in Philadelphia where Brad has recently graduated from Business School and Meghan is working in Hospital Administration at The University of Pennsylvania. (Pictured on page 36) Alyssa Maslin Settefrati ’03 was married on October 19, 2013 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, where she also graduated from in 2003. The reception was held at the Atrium at the Curtis Center in Philadelphia. Mounties in attendance were bridesmaids Jay Griffith ’03, Sarah Fehm Stewart ’03, and Brittany Terese Fasy Millman ’03. (Pictured above) Jill Heinly Baxter ’04 and her husband, Ryan Baxter, have a new arrival. They welcomed their son, Sean Walter Baxter, on April 5, 2014. Sarah Bonner ’04 is pursuing her acting career in New York City. She has also been promoted for her “day job” to Director of Media
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