Class

Notes

1960s

Dick Hudson, ’68, was the guest speaker at the sold-out Mercer County Hall of Fame ceremony. Hudson, a 2011 inductee, achieved international acclaim through his work with the Olympic Games. Hudson was inducted into the SRU Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and received the SRU Distinguished Alumni Award in 2010.
1970s

Kathy Tiernan, ’71, hosted the 48th annual Tiernan Family Turkey Bowl flag football game in Galveston, Texas, which featured a special guest, former Pittsburgh Steelers first round draft pick and Super Bowl champion Casey Hampton. Hampton played at Galveston Ball High School and the University of Texas. Tiernan sat next to Hampton on a flight from Houston to Pittsburgh and invited him to the game. Hampton surprised the family by showing up to play with Tiernan’s family members. An avid Steelers fan, Tiernan was born and raised in Oakmont where the Tiernan Turkey Bowl began.
Robert Buzzinotti, ’72, wrote science fiction book titled “A Trip to Innsmouth and Other Places” that was published by Outskirts. Buzzinotti retired in 2008 after teaching for 31 years in the Armstrong School District.
Anita (Osiecki) LaGrelius, ’72, has volunteered at the Warrior Games every year since 2018 including the Invictus Games in February 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Sophia (Calaboyias) Facaros, ’74, was elected mayor of Oakmont, population 7,000, and home of the historic Oakmont Country Club that occasionally hosts the U.S. Open Golf Championship, including in the 125th annual U.S. Open in 2025. Facaros retired from Pittsburgh Public Schools after 38 years, finishing her career as principal of Schenley High School.
Janeice (Iole) Calfe, ’74, ’78M; Kyle (Derstine) Catanzarite, ’74; Linda (Rodgers) Watson, ’74; Mary Lou (Pracht) Seamon, ’74; and Marilyn (Murphy) Cagnoli, ’74, celebrated their 50th anniversary as SRU graduates and great friends. They met as freshmen and have remained in touch over the years, meeting annually in various cities and resorts for 3-4 days of reminiscing and lots of laughter.
Gary Neely, ’77, was awarded Butler County Veteran of the Year, which has been awarded annually since 1979 and is a collaboration between the Butler County Veterans Committee and the office of Pennsylvania State Rep. Marci Mustello (R-11th). Neely was a machine-gunner for the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam, serving two tours in Vietnam from 1967-68, and again from 1971-72 as a crew chief and door gunner. Neely received three Purple Heart medals and seven Air Medals for combat missions.
Robert Tomko, ’78, and Darcy (Gualardo) Tomko, ’79, will celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary in August 2025. The couple has two children and six grandchildren. Since retiring to Carolina Shores, North Carolina, they continue to enjoy golfing, the beach, traveling and participating in SRU’s Rockin’ Carolinas Alumni events.
1980s

Eileen (Flinn) Dusch, ’83, and Lynn (Hadvab) Ferguson, ’85, former Tri Sigma sorority sisters, hiked the Camino de Santiago in Spain from Sarria to Santiago, concluding at the Praza da Quintana.
Jennifer Aubel, ’84, was inducted into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame. Aubel was recognized for her outstanding contributions as a gymnastics coach.
Karen Frazier, ’84, and her son, Wally Wolanin, ’10, saw a familiar sign at the head waters of the Mississippi River in northern Minnesota.
Tim Allen, ’85, recently retired after 35 years of service in law enforcement, including 28 years with the Rhode Island State Police. In his last position, Allen served as a captain and was a command staff member overseeing the Professional Standards Unit. Throughout his career, Allen held various roles within the Detective Division, including assignments in the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Unit, Violent Fugitive Task Force, Gang Unit, Organized Crime/Intelligence Unit, and Gaming Enforcement Unit. His wife, Jacquelyn (Quigley) Allen, ’85, is a registered nurse in the Endoscopy Unit at Women & Infants Hospital. They have three adult children: TJ, Brittany, and Jarret.
Mark “Razz” Radziewicz, ’85, was honored by The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters for his feature, “Toby Keith: A Country Life,” receiving the Outstanding Radio Feature Story/Report/Series award. Radziewicz wrote and narrated the piece taking listeners on an emotional journey through the legendary country artist’s life, music and influence on the industry. Radziewicz was also ranked No. 8 as one of Barrett Media’s Top 20 Program Directors in Country in 2024.
Lee Whitted, ’88, and his wife, Dequita, celebrated 25 years of marriage. Whitted was promoted to director of social work in a Silver Spring, Maryland, nursing facility.
Darin Powell, ’89, was presented the Lifesaving & Meritorious Action Award from the Caddo Area Council-Boy Scouts of America in recognition of his courage and heroism. Powell sprang into action during a Texas A&M–Texarkana baseball game when gunfire rang out and a bullet struck an 18-year-old near the bullpen. Powell provided critical care until emergency responders arrived. As a certified athletic trainer and physical therapist assistant, Powell has dedicated his career to the well-being of others. In Scouting, he has been a leader, mentor and role model, serving in Cub Scouts, Troops, Venturing, and as an OA Lodge Adviser. His commitment was recognized in 2021 when he received the Silver Beaver Award, one of Scouting’s highest honors.

Medal of Merit:

Has performed an act of service of a rare or exceptional character that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of others.
1990s

Anthony Casamo, ’96, joined Williamson Health Medical Group in Franklin, Tennessee, as a board-certified physician assistant, specializing in general neurology with Williamson Health Medical Group.
Christy (Brown) Nemeth, ’96, and her husband, Neil, celebrated 28 years of marriage.
Krista (Zinz) Wolfe ,’99,’22 DPT, was elected to serve on the board of directors for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Wolfe will help guide the Federation’s strategic initiatives and ensure that operations align with its mission. Wolfe is Central Penn College’s Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost.
2000s

Marianne Biangone, ’01, was inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, as one of 3,400 nurses around the world with this designation. The Academy, which represents accomplished nursing leaders in policy, research, administration, practice and academia, is a policy think tank of nursing experts. Biangone began serving as the associate dean of education programs at the University of California, San Francisco, in January 2025.
Paul Miller, ’03, received his Ph.D. in communications media and instructional technology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania last fall. Miller’s dissertation, titled “Cinematic Celebrations: Understanding Family Holiday Practices Through Christmas Movie Consumption,” chronicled the traditional use of holiday-themed films by parents and their children. Miller presented his dissertation research at last March’s annual Popular Culture Association National Conference in Chicago.
Emily (Fury) Mazzant, ’09, ’12M, ’21D, was appointed as assistant professor of special education at Westminster College’s School of Education. She currently teaches courses in behavior management and high- and low-incidence strategies and provides observation and assessment for PreK-12 students. Mazzant also holds a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner certification from Drexel University.
Courtney Caughey-Stambul, ’09, was elected to the board of Animal Charity of Ohio, the only humane society in Mahoning County, Ohio. Caughey-Stambul has been volunteering with the nonprofit organization for the last two years and hopes to continue to make a positive difference in the lives of animals.
Ryan Reagle, ’09, was appointed principal of Woodland Elementary School in the Onslow County School district.
Lori Sykes, ’05, earned her Ed.D. from Wilmington University in organizational leadership, learning and innovation. Sykes’s research focused on the effects of the impostor phenomenon in professional Black women. Sykes is a technical trainer at KTMC, LLP, and an adjunct professor at Eastern University.
2010s

Matthew Morgan, ’14, wrote a book titled “Annie the Anxious Pug” published by IngramSpark and available on Amazon. The book, written from the perspective of Annie the Pug, addresses anxiety as a daily stressor that, when compounded, can be a challenge, and Annie presents ways to recognize and manage those emotions.
Jamaur Law, ’13, and Xzavier Moye, ’11, (from left, holding flag) shared their experiences and advice while meeting with 17 SRU business students and professors Sunita Mondal (next to Law) and Benjamas Jirasakuldech (next to Moye) during the SRU group’s visit to Washington, D.C., in April. Law is the executive director of a foundation that provides financial literacy programming and Moye is a supervisory financial management specialist for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
Brittany Joy Drew, ’15, was named 2025 Nanny of the Year by the International Nanny Association. The INA recognizes an outstanding nanny who exemplifies the very best of the in-home childcare profession.
2020s

Margaret “Maggie” Ellis, ’21, joined Leech Tishman Pittsburgh office as an associate in its trust and estates practice group. Ellis will focus her practice on a wide range of trusts and estates matters.
Weddings

Morgan Bonekovic Esquire, ’12, and Meghan Reiser, ’13, were married Nov. 11, 2023, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The couple resides in Pittsburgh.
Nina Bracci, ’19, and Austin Robinson, ’18, were married Aug. 31, 2024, in Trumansburg, New York. The couple resides in Denver, Colorado.
Taylor Buhler, ’17, and Grascen Shidemantle, ’18, were married Aug. 31, 2024 in Harrisville at the home of Grascen’s father, Robert Shidemantle, ’95. The officiant of the wedding was Grascen’s grandmother, Joanne Torma, ’77, ’84M. The couple resides in Locke, New York.
Samual Campbell, ’15, and Leah Cozza, ’16, were married Sept. 28, 2024, in Beaver.
Chloe Janiro, ’21, and Christopher Garcia, ’20, were married Oct. 26, 2024, in Champion. The couple resides in Tampa, Florida, where Chloe is an elementary school teacher and Chris is an operations manager for Coastal Waste & Recycling.
Brody McKenna, ’20, and Olivia Freed, ’20, ’22M, were married June 29, 2024, in Zelienople. Their parents, siblings and 85% of their 20-member bridal party went to SRU.
Becky Morgan, ’09, and David Gabriel were married June 1, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Births

Brandon Busch, ’16, and his wife, Hope, welcomed their first child, Camdyn Gracyn, Sept. 22, 2024. Cam is the first grandchild of Sandy Busch, retired SRU director of graphic communication.
Kellee (Meder) Gnipp, ’11, and her husband, Adam, welcomed their second daughter, Kolbi, Nov. 7, 2024. Kolbi joins big sister Kenni, 2.
Emily (Schneider) McCowin, ’14, and her husband, Nick McCowin, ’12, welcomed a baby boy, Connor, Dec. 7, 2024. Each of their babies has worn the onesie in the photograph.
Andy Rubino, ’09, and his wife, Amanda (Frey) Rubino, ’10, welcomed their second child, Camilla, May 13, 2024. Camilla joins big sister Alessia.
Gordon Ovenshine, ’88, and Kris (Kalberer) Ovenshine, ’88, welcomed their grandson, Ian Jeffrey Kurlak, Sept. 11, 2024.