Reed Day (1930-2014)
Passionate professor and accomplished attorney Adjunct professor of school law at Washington & Jefferson College, Reed Day ’52 died Dec. 9, 2014, at the age of 84. A political science major at W&J, Mr. Day was in the ROTC program and a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Immediately following graduation, Mr. Day entered the Army as a second lieutenant in the Army Transportation Corps. After the war he attended law school at the University of Pittsburgh, received his juris doctor in 1957, and began his law career at the Washington, Pa., firm of Peacock, Keller & Yohe— which would later become Peacock, Keller, Yohe, Day & Ecker. An accomplished attorney, Mr. Day served as solicitor for Peters Township School District for 40 years. He was active with the PA School Board Association and served as president in 1979, writing a “Public Guide to Pennsylvania School Law.” A member of the Washington County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations for over 50 years, Mr. Day was the recipient of the Dr. Samuel Francis School Law Award, issued by the schools of education and law at the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Day was extremely involved in the community as well, serving as president of United Way of Central Washington County, director of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and a member and past
president and secretary of Fortnightly. Paul Kiell ’52, M.D., said, “Reed was such a solid person…He did the right thing for its own sake, not for any personal reward or fame.” Mr. Day was also devoted to his alma mater, serving as an adjunct professor teaching school law for the dual certificate program, using the textbook Reed Day was awarded the he wrote. John Zimmerman, Ph.D., Distinguished Service Award vice president for academic affairs and from the College. dean of the faculty, said, “Reed was an incredibly dedicated family man, dedicated to his profession and dedicated to the College. Those were his three great loves.” In 2007, for his dedication to the College, Mr. Day received the Distinguished Service Award—the highest honor bestowed on an alumnus—in recognition of his many outstanding contributions. He served the College as president of its General Alumni Association, as a trustee and as a reunion organizer.
“Reed was an incredibly dedicated family man, dedicated to his profession and dedicated to the College. Those were his three great loves.”
– JOHN ZIMMERMAN, PH.D., VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND DEAN OF THE FACULTY
an active member of the Senior Core of Retired Executives, consulting with businesses in the development of their data processing systems. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. O. Earl Spencer ’50, Wilmington, Del., died Oct. 4, 2014, at age 89. Mr. Spencer was a partner of Spencer Stationery Company and later worked at the Delaware Art Museum. Mr. Spencer served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Peter H. Jenckes ’51, Reading, Pa., died Oct. 17, 2014, at age 85. Mr. Jenckes was co-owner of Faerie Silk Mills and owner of Jenckes & Company Investments. He served as a supervisor on the Borough Council of Mohnton and on the zoning board of Maxatawny Township. Mr. Jenckes was also past chairman of the Heart Fund. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Frank H. Kohne Jr. ’51, Pittsburgh, Pa., died June 21, 2014, at age 85. Mr. Kohne was president and chief executive officer of the Mellon Bank Community Development Corporation. He also served as Ross Township commissioner for 16 years. Through this position, he helped develop town landmarks, such as the Northland Public Library and Ross Township Community Park.
’51 Frank H. Kohne Jr. served as commissioner of Ross Township for many years and helped develop the Northland Public Library and Ross Township Community Park. Mr. Kohne achieved the rank of lieutenant junior grade in the Navy, serving on the USS Newport News throughout the Korean War. Paul J. Radkowski ’53, Pulaski, Pa., died July 20, 2014, at age 84. Mr. Radkowski worked as a sales and design engineer for Westinghouse until his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Francis Joseph Van Nuffelen ’53, Plainfield, Ill., died Sept. 20, 2014, at age 82. Mr. Van Nuffelen worked in risk and insurance management, safety and loss control, fire protection, and property and casualty claims for 50 years. He was a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers,
Private Truck Council and Toastmasters International. Mr. Van Nuffelen served in the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division. Richard D. Brown ’54, North Franklin, Pa., died July 1, 2014, at age 81. Mr. Brown worked as an electrical engineer at Cooper Power Systems for 38 years and was a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He served in the U.S. Army. William Judt ’54, Ross Township, Pa., died June 26, 2014, at age 82. Mr. Judt worked for 40 years at Vocational Rehabilitation Center as the director of marketing. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and photography. Albert G. Treylinek ’54, Saint Marys, Pa., died Oct. 7, 2014, at age 89. Mr. Treylinek worked as a pilot with Westinghouse Electric at the Allegheny County Airport for 30 years, retiring in 1985. He was a former flight instructor and a member of the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs in Pittsburgh. Mr. Treylinek served as a colonel in the U.S. Army and Air Force during World War II and the Vietnam War. He was also a retired member of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
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