Class

Notes

1960s

David Monsour ’68, ’71M recently retired from his 22-year federal labor arbitrator practice following a 36-year career as a teacher and school administrator. He retired in 2004 as superintendent of the Brookville Area School District in Pennsylvania. While completing his doctoral degree, Monsour also served as a visiting instructor at Bucknell University. He earned his doctorate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1987.
Ed Codi ’69 authored “The Brothers Saul: A Football Legacy,” which chronicles the football careers of three brothers who combined for 33 years in the NFL. Bill Saul played middle linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rich Saul was a center for the Los Angeles Rams and played against the Steelers in Super Bowl XIV in 1980. Ron Saul played for the Washington Redskins and earned a Super Bowl ring. The book also highlights famous SRU alumnus Paul Uram ’49 who earned four Super Bowl rings as a coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Codi also remains active in sports media. He hosts “The Coaches Round Table” on Armstrong TV, now in its 21st year, and co-hosts a sports podcast with former Major League pitcher Matt Clement on Spotify, now in its first year.
1970s

Ligato

John Ligato ’71, ’74M was honored at the opening of the Carolina Museum of the Marines in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on June 8. The 35,000-square-foot facility is anticipated to become a major attraction for the millions of annual tourists visiting the coastline. The museum’s mission is to ensure that the contributions of our Marines and sailors are remembered for future generations. Ligato, who earned three Purple Hearts after being wounded in combat during the Vietnam War, was featured in a gallery recognizing Marines who have distinguished themselves in both war and peace. Ligato was featured in the Fall 2023 issue of The ROCK magazine.
John Seitz ’72 published his second book, “Everyday People, Ordinary Places,” featuring more than 50 nonfiction accounts that celebrate the often hidden but significant stories found in everyday life. Some of the stories are drawn from observations and events at or near The Rock.
Harold (Hal) Stockdill ’76 and Leayn (Lea) Elesie Stockdill ’78, of Laporte, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2026. Both are retired teachers from Sullivan County High School in Laporte. They have three children: John and wife, Donella, of San Diego, California; Mark of Williamsport; and Katie and husband, Keith Hyatt, of Dushore; and two grandchildren, Grayson and Myla Hyatt.
William Price Jr. ’77 and Mary Reed celebrated the 50th anniversary of their first date, which occurred in January 1976 when they saw a movie at the SRU student union. After graduation, Bill was accepted to Duquesne University School of Law, while Mary transferred to the University of Pittsburgh, where she completed her degree. They married in 1978. Bill became a lawyer in 1980 and opened his own law firm near Pittsburgh in 1984. Bill and Mary have worked together in his law practice for more than 40 years. The couple has three children and four grandchildren.
Mike Hardy ’79 published an autobiographical leadership book titled “The Outsider Leader: Growing Up Black in Rural America and Learning to Lead Across Difference.” The book reflects on his experiences growing up Black in rural America, navigating corporate leadership while often feeling like an outsider, and the lessons those experiences taught him about leadership, belonging, resilience and building connections across differences. Hardy retired from ZOLL Medical in June 2024.
1980s

Jeff Smith ’80 completed his 40th year as a lacrosse official for USA Lacrosse, the national governing body for the sport of lacrosse in the USA. Smith has dedicated his life’s work to officiating lacrosse on the college, high school and youth levels in western Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio. Following a three-year career as a midfielder for SRU in 1980, Smith coached for five high schools in western Pennsylvania, including Upper St. Clair, Baldwin, Peters Township, Fox Chapel, and Bethel Park.
Ovenshine

Gordon and Kristianne Ovenshine ’88 welcomed their third granddaughter, Olive Vivian Ovenshine, of Boston. Olive Vivian is the daughter of Sam Ovenshine and Melissa Mak.
Potter

Michele (Stefanka) Potter ’88 qualified for the World Triathlon 70.3 Championships in Marbella, Spain, in 2025, and in June 2026, qualified to represent the USA in Nice, France, on Sept. 12, 2026. Potter has completed 18 Ironman Triathlons, as well as more than 50 marathons and many ultramarathons (50-milers). Potter was a member of the U.S. Duathlon Team from 2001-07.
1990s

Kimberley (Hudak) Jones ’96 has turned a personal challenge into statewide advocacy. After experiencing a stroke, Jones chose to use her experience with aphasia to advocate for others living with communication disabilities. She was invited by Pennsylvania State Rep. Marla Brown to Harrisburg to be present as Brown introduced legislation recognizing June as Aphasia Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. Jones received a standing ovation from House members. Jones’ advocacy also draws on her professional background in technology as she developed code to compile and organize information on legislators throughout the Commonwealth, allowing her to identify legislators and conduct statewide outreach to raise awareness about aphasia.
Erin Jackson-Daruszka ’97 is host and creator of the podcast Menopause Chats. The podcast can be found on YouTube and major podcast platforms. The podcast is edutainment about the peri/menopause experience.
Kudrick

Mara Kudrick ’98 took a piece of The Rock with her while visiting Italy on the Amalfi Coast.
Raylene Dufresne ’99, vice president of information technology at Miller & Long LLC, was named a 2026 ORBIE Award Finalist in the Large Corporate category. With more than 200 nominations, the award recognizes CIOs in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
2000s

Brian Aikens ’03 wrote “Chill Skills: Let’s Make a P.L.A.N.,” an interactive, pick-your-path graphic novel that lets readers navigate real-life emotional challenges alongside the main character. Through relatable, everyday situations, like handling frustration, conflict and stress, the story unfolds based on the choices readers make, teaching them how their decisions shape outcomes. The book introduces the P.L.A.N. framework, a simple and repeatable strategy that helps young people build self-awareness, resilience and confidence in how they respond to life’s moments.
Brittany (Miller) Ludwig ’08, ’11M was awarded the 2026 Mission Integration Award from the Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities. Ludwig’s program submission was “Saint Louis University Belize Business Immersion: Justice, Reflection, and Cura Personalis in Action.” Ludwig is director of academic advising at Saint Louis University in Missouri.
2010s

Christopher Boggs ’15 was awarded the Pennsylvania Institute of CPA’s 2026 Young Leader Award which recognizes members who demonstrate a commitment to the accounting profession through active PICPA or community volunteer activities.
Rocco Martini ’18 was named Beaver County Times Best of the Valley: Person of the Year. Each year, the Best of the Valley Community’s Choice Awards recognizes more than 400 businesses and organizations voted on by the public. Martini is the founder of BOF Services, a professional health and safety consulting firm.
Taylor Schultz ’18 joined River Wealth Advisors as its marketing associate. Schultz brings experience in family-owned businesses, retail field marketing and agency operations. In this role, Schultz will be responsible for implementing all marketing, communications and branding strategies for the firm.
2020s

Alexander Riccardi ’21 recently earned his Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator certification and serves with the Lawrence County Assessment Office. In his role, Riccardi combines mapping and geographic data expertise with property assessment responsibilities, helping ensure accurate valuation of real estate for local taxation purposes. He was recently invited to join the Civic Boundary Working Group of the Pennsylvania Geospatial Coordinating Board, contributing to statewide efforts to develop and maintain accurate municipal boundary data across Pennsylvania.
Weddings

Scott Boyer ’11, ’16 and Erin Faust, were married June 13, 2025, in Meadville at The Harper Event Venue.
Joe Coudriet ’24 and Kathleen Coudriet were married June 13, 2026, at Family Life Church in Vestal, New York, where Joe serves as pastor. The couple enjoyed a two-week honeymoon in California and Maui. Joe is a member of the SRU Alumni Association Inc. board of directors and a past Slippery Rock Student Government Association president, 1979-80.
Aaron Marrie ’21 and Hannah Shumsky ’21 were married April 25, 2026, in Clark. The couple met their sophomore year and had their engagement photos taken at SRU.
Taylor Schultz ’18 and Trevor Collier were married May 8, 2026, at Historic Shady Lane in Manchester. The couple resides in Mechanicsburg.
Births

Sara (Hershberger) Lewis ’16 and Jacob Lewis ’16 welcomed their second child, Elara Kay, Feb. 5, 2026.