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Dorothy Hall Knox, March 16, 2006, Stanton, Kentucky.  4/13

Dorothy Lois Johnson, April 20, 2006.  1/13

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Margaret Riffle Davies, February 11, 2013, Verona, Pennsylvania. 
Margaret was born September 29, 1910. A daughter of the late David and Alice Riffle, she was a graduate of Wilkinsburg High School, attended Muskingum College and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan. She was a devout life-long member of Hebron Presbyterian Church. She was the secretary for Rosey Rosewell, the former Pirate broadcaster and was married to the late John Davies. She is survived by nieces, June Riffle Grace and Pauline Riffle Walter; and nephews, Bob Riffle, Jack Riffle and Kenneth Eckhardt. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold, Paul and Bob Riffle; a sister, Martha Eckhardt; a niece, Carol Klein; and nephews, Steven Riffle and David Eckhardt.  2/13

Helen DeWees Stephenson, July 23, 2012, Medina, Ohio.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Harold.  4/13

Arrena Bates Breeze, September 7, 1994, New Lexington, Ohio.  2/13

Mary Hume Behrendt, March 24, 2010, Ashtabula, Ohio
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Behrendt ’33.  2/13

Mary Henshaw Cottrell, April 24, 2007, Washington, Iowa.  1/13

Katherine Foreman Wolf, February 16, 2013, Brevard, North Carolina. 
Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Peter.  Among those surviving is her daughter, Judith K. Wolf ’66.  3/13

Mitchell G. Blizzard, November 28, 2001, Millersburg, Ohio.  2/13

Louise McNabb Niswender, April 8, 2012, Chillicothe, Ohio. 
Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald.  6/13

James D. Gault, February 24, 2013, Charlotte, North Carolina. 
Dick is survived by his wife, Ruth Ransom Gault ’36, his son, James D. Gault, Jr. ’66 and his grandson, Nathan D. Gault ’96.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Addalyn Gault Zawacky ’39.  3/13

John Calvin Taylor, January 31, 2013, Seattle, Washington. 
John was a 1983 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, Muskingum’s highest alumni honor.  Among his survivors are his sisters, Gladys Taylor McGarey ’41 and Margaret Taylor Courtwright ’39 and his brother, Gordon Taylor ’44.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Carl E. Taylor ’37. 3/13

Dr. Gildo Gene Santavicca, December 25, 2012, Oxford, Ohio. 
Dr. Gildo Gene Santavicca was professor of education emeritus and former chairman of the Department of Personnel and Guidance at Miami University. He was born May 24, 1914 in Bellaire, Ohio the son of Adam and Cleonice Santavicca.  He graduated from Muskingum cum laude with majors in math, French and economics and minors in speech and English.  He received an M.A. in foreign language education (French) from Western Reserve University in 1942, and a Ph.D. in counselor education and psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1951. He was a licensed psychologist in the State of Ohio. He was listed in Who's Who in American Education and in the American Men of Science National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel.  He also received the Distinguished Miami University Alumni Award and was honored by Miami when the Board of Trustees in 1981 designated a reading area in the King Library to be named "The Gene Santavicca Reading Area" for the recognition of meritorious service.  He was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. Previously, he taught and coached at Bellaire High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he was commissioned a second lieutenant after attending Officer Candidate School. In the European Theater he served as special services officer and first lieutenant.  He also taught French at the American‑Biarritz University in France. Following military service, he served as a counselor for the Veterans Administration in Steubenville and Youngstown. At Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA he taught statistics and psychology. He joined the faculty at Miami in 1954 and become the first chairman of what was then the Department of Guidance and Special Area. He authored articles in professional journals especially concerning Counselor Education, presented papers at professional conferences, fulfilled many professional speaking engagements, conducted several workshops in Vocational Guidance, and developed many departmental courses and the Specialist Degree. He is survived by his wife, Faye, three sons, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  Edited from an obituary provided by the family. 2/13

Edith Phillips White, March 4, 2012, West Bradenton, Florida. 
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest White ’40.  6/13

Charlotte Love, March 11, 2013, Zanesville, Ohio. 
Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, and among those surviving is their daughter, Sue Love Brummet ’70.  3/13

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Dorothy Vickers Starling, May 31, 2013, Nashport, Ohio. 
Dorothy is survived by her husband, William.  6/13

Edith Kilpatrick Brookover, March 26, 2013, Oregon, Ohio.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Ford.  4/13

Kathryn Foulk Banning, March 27, 2013, Blooming Grove, Indiana. 
Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Evan.  4/13

Wilma Stewart Campbell, December 22, 2012, St. Clairsville, Ohio. 
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Harold.  1/13 

Doris Couts, December 10, 1999, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.  2/13

Thomas R. Lloyd, November 23, 2012, Cambridge, Ohio.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Alloway Lloyd ’53.  Among those surviving is his son, Thomas R. Lloyd, III ’05 and his niece, Jennifer Price Poiner ’93.  12/12

Raymond Crisp, December 12, 2012, Elyria, Ohio.  3/13

Emma Gibson Cannon, February 6, 2013, Fort Pierce, Florida.
Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Catesby Cannon ’42.  2/13

William Starrett, January 27, 2013, Zanesville, Ohio. 2/13

Anne McCowan Whitesides Alexander, January 16, 2013, Gastonia, North Carolina.
Mrs. Anne McCown Whitesides Alexander, a godly woman of high moral character whose life was a testimony of sacrifice, service, love and grace, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Covenant Village in Gastonia, North Carolina. Born on March 20, 1921, she was the oldest child of Lillian McCown Whitesides ’16 and Major Vance Whitesides ’17. A lifelong resident of Gastonia, except while serving in the Red Cross at Camp Lejeune during World War II, Anne graduated from Gastonia High School in 1938 and graduated from Muskingum cum laude.  John McAuley Alexander, Jr., who predeceased her in 2007, and Anne were married on December 17, 1943. For six years Anne was the director of Christian education at First ARP Church of Gastonia. For more than 50 years, she taught Sunday School and Circle, sang in the choir past her 90th birthday, directed children's choirs and founded and directed the youth and adult hand bell choirs. She was also instrumental in founding the Bonclarken Music Conference, including children's choirs as part of the conference. Anne was president of both the First Presbyterial and the Women's Synodical Union. In her 80s, she led a quest to bring the Interfaith Hospitality Network, a church-sponsored ministry to the homeless, to Gastonia. Anne was dedicated to Erskine College and Theological Seminary, serving as president of the Erskine College Alumni Association, as a member of the Erskine Seminary Board of Counselors and as a member and secretary of the Erskine College Board of Trustees. In the community, she was a lifetime member of the Piedmont Girl Scout Council and a Junior Scout Leader who led the first racially integrated troop in Gastonia. Anne was a charter member of the Gastonia Community Concert Association, the Sharps and Flats Music Club, the Gastonia Opera Guild and the Gaston Choral Society. She was appointed to a study commission that subsequently recommended the construction of the present Gaston Memorial Hospital and served on the Board of Trustees. She was also involved in the Downtown Faith Network and Study Club.  Many organizations recognized her for her service and leadership. She received the Juliet Lowe Award from the Pioneer Girl Scout Council, a certificate of appreciation for 50 years of service from the Community Concert Association, a certificate of appreciation from Erskine College and Seminary Board of Trustees in 1981, the Distinguished Alumni Award by the Erskine Alumni Association in 1987, the Chairman's Award by the Erskine Board of Counselors in 1993, the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award by Erskine College in 1993 and an honorary Doctor of Humanities by Erskine College in 1997. Erskine Theological Seminary awarded her the Julia Hardeman Rhodes Award for her dedication to women's work. The Gastonia Civitan Club named her "Woman of the Year" in 1987. Anne’s survivors include her three children, John Whitesides Alexander and wife, Sandy ; Dr. Robert McAuley Alexander and wife, Jeanie; Mary Elizabeth Alexander Rickenbaugh and husband, Jim; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; her brother, Dr. Edward Steele Whitesides; her sister, Mary Lou Whitesides Pearson and her brother-in-law, Bevin Ray Alexander; as well as her nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First ARP Church, 317 South Chester Street., Gastonia, North Carolina 28052;  Erskine College Class of 1942 Scholarship Fund, 2 County Road S-1-335 Due West, South Carolina 29639; Bonclarken Conference Center Grounds, 500 Pine Drive Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731; or Muskingum University, 163 Stormont Street, New Concord, Ohio 43762. Condolence messages may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com.  This obituary edited from The Charlotte Observer.  1/13

Beulah McHattie Gilkey, June 12, 2011, Beaver, Pennsylvania.
Beulah was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald.  6/13

Margaret Walker, April 14, 2013, Cleveland, Ohio.  4/13

Marjorie Elbel Paxton, December 10, 2008, Churchill, Pennsylvania. 
Marjorie is survived by her husband, Jack.  3/13

Duane Guerin, January 31, 2013, Upper Arlington, Ohio.
Duane was preceded in death by his wife, Gene.  2/13

Thomas S. Steenson, October 8, 2011, Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy.  1/13

Betty Eaton McCleery, May 28, 2013, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. 
Among those surviving Betty are her husband, Ralph McCleery ’47, her daughter, Phyllis McCleery Franks ’78, and her son-in-law, James Franks ’76.  6/13

Janet Zahniser Baker, February 28, 2013, San Francisco, California. 
Janet died at age 90 in San Francisco, California after almost 30 years as a resident of Concord and Clayton, California. Mrs. Baker taught school in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, served as director of the East Orange, New Jersey Senior Citizens Department and worked as a mission consultant to the Synod of the Northeast and the Presbytery of Newark of the Presbyterian Church USA until her retirement in 1983.  She was married, in 1945, to Donald Edgar Baker ’43 for 59 years until his death in 2004.  The couple moved to Contra Costa County, California, after their retirement. Mrs. Baker volunteered at the Contra Costa Food Bank, SHARE, Volunteer Center of Contra Costa, Probation Department and Project Second Chance. She was an active member of Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church.  Mrs. Baker was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Aspinwall High School in Pittsburgh. She is believed to be the first female editor of the college newspaper The Black and Magenta, following her future husband at that position. She is survived by her son, Steven, and his wife, Louise, and daughter, Susan Baker-Lehne, and her husband, Richard, as well as grandchildren Sara Baker Frankenfeld, Beth Baker and Chad Baker and great grandchildren Josef and Ana Frankenfeld.  This obituary provided by the family.  3/13

Petey France Hager, December 27, 2012, Sykesvill,e Maryland.
Petey was preceded in death by her husband, Bill.  1/13

Betty LaBaer, December 26, 2012, Aleppo Township, Pennsylvania. 
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.  1/13

Robert H. Wurster, March 2, 2012, Derby, New York.  2/13

Mary Meyer Ferguson, January 20, 2013, Traverse City, Michigan.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Don, and survived by her brother, Charles R. Meyer ’51.  2/13

Carlie Hall Barnett, May 7, 2013, Warren, Ohio.
Carlie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.  6/13

Gwen Moore Duff, April 8, 2013, Mansfield, Connecticut.
Among Gwen’s survivors is her husband, Lloyd.  4/13

Carole Caldwell Parsons, April 9, 2013, Chester, Ohio.  4/13

Harriett Booth Gibson, July 31, 2009.
Harriett was preceded in death by her husband, James Gibson ’48.  3/13

Lois Walker Castor, December 2, 2012, Shelby, Ohio.
Lois is survived by her sister, Eloise Walker Beebee ’46 and a cousin, Mary Craig Neef ’36, and was preceded in death by a cousin, Raymond Craig ’43.   12/12

Annamary Sterrett Beck, April 5, 2013, Belleville, Michigan. 
Annamary is survived by her husband, Jim.  6/13

Laura Jean McCreary Plattner, February 16, 2013.  4/13

Yvonne Stephenson Baxter, March 16, 2013, North Canton, Ohio. 
Among Yvonne’s survivors is her husband, John Baxter ’48.  3/13

Ralph Harshman, October 3, 2012, North Canton, Ohio. 2/13

George R. Young, August 27, 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio. 2/13

Charles F. Billman, July 17, 2010, Salem, Ohio.  2/13

Don A. Rushing, May 14, 2013, Coshocton, Ohio.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis.  5/13

John P. Abel, April 23, 2009, Carrollton, Ohio.  4/13

Lenora McLeish, December 22, 2011, Newark, Ohio.  4/13

William M. Campbell, February 27, 2013, Dallas, Texas. 
Among those surviving are William’s wife, JoAnne Russell Campbell ’50 and his brother, Reed W. Campbell ’45.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Campbell Wattleworth ’52 and John Q. Campbell ’42.  3/13

Evelyn Ball Eckman, December 20, 2011, Roanoke, Virginia. 
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Guy.  2/13

Donald Ferguson, January 24, 2001, Leesburg, Florida.  2/13

Willis E. Wilcoxon, November 25, 2012, Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
Willis is survived by his wife, Louise Goehring Wilcoxon ’49.  12/12

Jane Stepp Warrn, December 8, 2012, Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Jane received Muskingum’s Distinguished Service Award in 1992, the university’s highest alumni honor.  She is survived by her husband, Alfred S. Warren, Jr. ’48, who served as chairman of Muskingum’s Board of Trustees.  12/12

In October, six alumnae gathered in Weaverville, North Carolina to enjoy a few days with good friends.  Carole Roberts reports everyone had a delightful time seeing the beautiful mountains in full color, The Biltmore Estate and a having picnic on the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Betsy Dutnell was a gracious hostess and Mollie Anthony, Carole Roberts, Carol Turkaly, Joyce McClelland, and Nancy Thompson had a wonderful time laughing and reminiscing about their times at Muskingum.  Carol can be reached at rrklosty@juno.com.  12/12

Thelma Anderson Maddry James married Barry James on November 24, 2012. Her first husband, Jim Maddry, died in 2008.  1/13

Celia Ruth Selkovits Millstone, May 24, 2012, Bridgeport, West Virginia.  4/13

John B. Etnyre, December 5, 2011, Spring, Texas.  4/13

John Kachilla, March 15, 2013, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Among John survivors is his wife, Kate.  3/13

Richard Mohler, February 16, 2013, North Canton, Ohio.  3/13

Catherine “Cay” Dunlevy Floyd, May 31, 2013, Oroville, California. 
Among Cay’s survivors is her husband, Dr. John Floyd ’53.  6/13 

Floyd G. Stine, March 7, 2013, New Philadelphia, Ohio. 
Among Floyd’s survivors is his wife, Elizabeth Stoller Sine ’52.  3/13

Paul W. Black, January 22, 2013, Mount Vernon, Ohio. 
Among Paul’s survivors is his wife, Donna.  1/13

Margaret Gordon Holquist, January 4, 2013, Sewickley, Pennsylvania. 
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Richard.  1/13

Robert L. Thoburn, December 23, 2012, Vienna, Virginia. 
Among Robert’s survivors is his wife, Rosemary.  1/13

William H. Dunbar, May 25, 2013, Crafton, Pennsylvania.  6/13

Nancy Bell Cope, June 10, 2013, Carrollton, Ohio. 
Nancy was born on August 6, 1931, to the late J. Wilbur and Helen Gibson Bell. She was a 1949 graduate of Carrollton High School and majored in education at Muskingum. For 20 years she was a substitute teacher for the Carrollton Schools and taught second grade full time from 1980 until her retirement in 2000. Nancy was a member of the Carrollton United Presbyterian Church since 1941. She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, a sister and a brother, as well as her grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.  6/13

Rowena Brown Sims, June 4, 2013, Columbus, Ohio.
Among Rowena’s survivors is her husband, Dick.  6/13

James O. MacKenzie, May 6, 2013, Anchorage, Alaska.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Marie.  6/13

E. Jeanne Boyd Sherer, July 24, 2011, Longmont, Colorado.  2/13

Marian Fitch Davis, October 18, 2012,  Hebron, Ohio. 
Among Marian’s survivors is her husband, Dennis.  12/12

Robert W. Mills, April 4, 2013, Zanesville, Ohio.
Among those surviving is Robert’s wife, Jane.  4/13

Robert J. Stokes, March 20, 2013, Monticello, Kentucky. 
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Lois.  3/13

Wilbur LeRoy Gregg, December 8, 2012, Zanesville, Ohio 
Wilbur is survived by his wife, Shirley, and their daughter, Wendy Gregg Cochran ’82.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucile Adams Gregg ’28 and Wilbur Gregg ’26, and his sister, Barbara Gregg Gouyd ’50.  12/12 

Lewis W. Clay, May 6, 2013, Green Valley, Arizona. 
Lewis is survived by his wife, Nancy.  5/13

Marjorie Vail Black, February 11, 2006, Canton, Minnesota. 
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Russell.  1/13

Janet Best Dickson, December 19, 2012, New Concord, Ohio. 
Among Janet’s survivors is her husband, Stanley.  1/13

Jack Cline, July 1, 2010, Cambridge, Ohio
Jack is survived by his wife, Betty Jean.  6/13

Carol McCulley Kissinger, May 2, 2013, Cambridge, Ohio. 
Carol is survived by her husband, Ben.  6/13

Jerry Estock, March 28, 2013, Madison, Wisconsin.
Among Jerry’s survivors is his wife, Ronna.  3/13

Jon H. Blair, September 12, 2008, Franklin, Tennessee.  3/13

Mark A. Burkholder, who is professor of history at the University of Missouri – St. Louis, has published Spaniards in the Colonial Empire:  Creoles vs. Peninsulars?.  5/13

Dannie R. Fouts has been named to the 38th Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging as an "older Ohioan who set an example by leading a life not defined by age." In being named to the honor, Dannie was cited for his extensive second career as a volunteer in myriad community causes and activities.  5/13

Carolyn Keefe retired from Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky in 2009 and was awarded professor emeritus status in 2010.  1/13

Bob Graves has announced that he will retire in January, 2014, as president of Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center (SWRMC) following 24 years in that job and 40 years as a health care professional.  As president, Bob oversaw the design, construction and relocation of the medical center and, since its opening in 2006, has developed programs and expanded clinical services that have garnered national recognition for quality and patient safety. 5/13

Dennis Dale Berkey has retired as president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, after nine years of service.  Dennis and his wife, Cathy, are in the process of transitioning to their home in Cotuit (Cape Cod) and are looking forward to embarking upon this new chapter.  6/13

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Vivian Adams, April 15, 2013, Canton, Ohio.  4/13

Dale G. Lee, January 16, 2013, Houston, Texas. 
Among Dale’s survivors is his wife, Ethel Marie.  4/13

Joe Porter, March 3, 2013, Ft. Meyers, Florida.  3/13

Dorothy Dickerson Waltz, January 6, 2013, New Concord, Ohio.  1/13

Martha Hayman Henes, April 30, 2013, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. 
Martha is survived by her husband, James Henes ’59.  6/13

Ruth Ann Neidig Gillool, December 7, 2012, Coral Springs, Florida. 
Ruth is survived by her husband, John.  4/13

Doris Penn Hendershot, January 2, 2013, University Park, Maryland.  1/13

Robert B. Coyer, April 16, 2013, Clarksburg, Ohio. 
Among Robert’s survivors is his wife, Carolyn.  6/13

Wilhelmina Buntin Karcher, March 20, 2013, Bridgeport, Connecticut.  4/13

Joanne Irwin Ditzenberger, December 2, 2011, Centennial, Colorado.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Jim Ditzenberger ’64.  3/13

Howard C. Kocmond, January 30, 2013, Lake Wylie, South Carolina.  Howard C. Kocmond passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina after a brief illness. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois on September 23, 1941, and was the son of Henry and Catherine (Rehbock) Kocmond. After graduating from Muskingum, Howard earned his MBA from Northwestern University. In 1965, he married Susan Malone and soon after was drafted into the Army. He rose to the rank of Captain in the Medical Service Corp and served in Vietnam with the 45th Surgical Hospital in Tay Ninh. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. Howard worked briefly for the United States Steel Corporation and Western Union Telegraph Company. In 1976, he joined the Minolta Corporation, retiring in 2005 as senior vice president and controller. Howard was a member of the Wyckoff Reformed Church and served as both a deacon and a treasurer. He was also on the Board of Governors, Ramapo College Foundation and was a member of the Nyack Boat Club. Four years ago Howard and Susan moved to Lake Wylie, South Carolina, where they joined the River Hills Community Church. Howard was also a member of the River Hills Lions Club as well as a certified master gardener in both New Jersey and South Carolina. Howard is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Susan Malone Kocmond ’65, two sons and their wives, five grandchildren, his brother, his sister and six nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina for their wonderful care and support during this difficult time. Memorial donations would be appreciated to any of these deserving recipients: The American Cancer Society, 901 East Street, Northwest, #500, Washington, DC, 20004; River Hill Lions Club, P.O. Box 5016, Lake Wylie, South Carolina, 29710 or River Hills EMS, 4 Heritage Drive, Lake Wylie, South Carolina 29710, would be appreciated. This obituary edited from that which appeared in The Charlotte Observer. 2/13

Ellen Gary, July 9, 2010,  San Miguel De Allende, Mexico.  6/13

Jeffery A. Holzworth, January 27, 2013, Wadsworth, Ohio.
Among Jeffery’s survivors is his wife, Linda.  2/13

David Geiger, December 8, 2012, Mount Vernon, Ohio.
David’s survivors include his wife, Leah, and their children, Lori Geiger ’95 and Robert Geiger ’91, as well as his brother, Robert A. Geiger ’58, and his sister, Phyllis Geiger Reasoner '68.   12/12

John Thomas Boehm, May 19, 2013, Newark, Ohio.  5/13

Marjorie Harstock Lower, April 15, 2013, Coshocton, Ohio.
Marjorie is survived by her husband, Kermit.  4/13

Mildred Kostur Rowlinson, March 6, 2012.  2/13

Elizabeth Weeks Osborne, July 12, 2009, New Albany, Ohio.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Larry E. Osborne ’60.  2/13

Sandra Fuchs Termuhlen, March 23, 2011, Piqua, Ohio. 
Sandra is survived by her husband, Robert.  2/13

Theodore M. Hissam, January 8, 2013, Sheffield Lake, Ohio. 
Among Theodore’s survivors is his wife, Cynthia Lacy Hissam ’81 and their three children.  1/13

James Dauria has joined MS Consultants, LLC as a cost segregation specialist. MS Consultants, LLC is a subsidiary of The Bonadio Group. Previously, James worked as a cost segregation consultant with Freed Maxick CPAs.  1/13

Dave Patton is married and living in Hong Kong.  He can be reached at davpatton@gmail.cim. 1/13

Michael Morrison has been re-appointed to the Ohio Board of Bar Examiners.  He has served on the board since 1994 and was its chair for eight years.  The board administers the twice-yearly licensing exam for prospective attorneys, including the writing and grading of essay questions.  5/13

Suzanne Godlove Gross retired in 2007 after 34 years of teaching physical education and coaching five sports for Westfield Academy and Central School.  She lives in western New York, on Chautauqua Lake, from May to October and spends November through April at Siesta Key, near Sarasota, Florida.  Suzanne’s husband, Tom, retired from Mogen David Wine Corporation in Westfield, New York after 40 yrs of service. Their son, Scott, lives year-round in Sarasota and is an architect intern, having earned a master's degree from Norwich University 2008. Suzanne plans on attending Alumni Weekend 2013 and hopes to see everyone there.  She can be reached at godlovegross@gmail.com.  1/13

Deborah E. Bush has joined the Preeclampsia Foundation full time as director of communications. With more than 30 years of experience in marketing and communications management, more than 15 years in nonprofit communications and an extensive background in medical and web-based publications, she currently manages the Preeclampsia Foundation’s online and print media outreach and public relations.  The Preeclampsia Foundation is a U.S.-based not-for-profit patient advocacy organization whose mission is to reduce maternal and infant illness and death due to preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by providing patient support and education, raising public awareness, catalyzing research and improving health care practices. In addition, The National Association for the Education of Young Children has published a book by Deborah, Walter F. Drew and Marcia A. Nell.  Titled From Play To Practice: Connecting Teacher's Play To Children's Learning, the book includes discussion and illustrations from a 10-year period in which Muskingum’s Early Childhood Summer Training Institute featured a week-long course for graduate students called “The Arts in Early Childhood Education”    Deborah can be reached at deb.bush@preeclampsia.org.2/13

Walter Johnston is working with a ministry of the Coalition for Christian Outreach, reaching international students at Penn State University. He can be reached at wmj1@psu.edu.  1/13

Southern Ohio Medical Center, led by president and chief executive officer Randy Arnett, has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.  This is the sixth year in a row that SOMC has appeared on the list, and this year it rose five places from 36th to 29th.  In a news release, Randy said, “Being honored as one of FORTUNE’s best places to work means a lot to us at SOMC.  Our community is more than a place of business for us; it’s our home. It’s important to us that our area has a hospital that can offer cutting-edge healthcare with proven results, while also offering rewarding and meaningful employment opportunities.  We couldn’t be more proud of the 2,300 employees and physicians who helped make it happen.”  1/13

Donald  L. Mason has joined Roetzel, a full-service law firm that provides comprehensive, integrated legal counsel to national and international clients.  Don focuses his practice on energy and environmental policy, with an emphasis on regulated public utilities and oil and natural gas development.  He earned his law degree from Capital Law School and will work in Roetzel’s Columbus office.  He can be reached at dmason@ralaw.com. 6/13

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Vernon Albery, January 23, 2013, Newark, Ohio.
Among Vernon’s survivors is his wife, Patty.  1/13

Mark A. Weber, November 5, 2012, Kennesaw, Georgia.  4/13

Joanne “Jody” Stevens Kennedy, May 7, 2013, Bexley, Ohio. 
Jody was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 30, 1955, the daughter of Shirley and Bob Stevens, who survive.  Also surviving are Jody’s husband of 33 years, Robert; their three children, a grandson, three sisters, six nieces and nephews and her in-laws. She was a 1973 graduate of Upper St. Clair High School, graduated from Muskingum with a degree in education and earned her master’s degree from University of Dayton.  She retired in December, 2012, after 35 years of teaching, most recently at Glendening Elementary in the Groveport Madison School District. In her career, she taught every grade K-8 and spent the last four years as her school's literacy coach. 5/13

Jeffrey L. Harper has been promoted to strategic account general manager for Xerox Corporation.  He also has a new hobby as a  distributor for Advocare products.  He can be reached Harperjeff7763@yahoo.com.  1/13

Alec Kirby has co-authored a forthcoming book, Harold Stassen: The Life and Perennial Candidacy of the Progressive Republican.  Alec is an associate professor of history and government at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and a member of the Wisconsin Dunn County Board of Supervisors.  1/13

Gretchen Turner Humiston received her law degree in May, 2012. Gretchen is practicing matrimonial and family law with the firm of Spadafora and Verrastro, located in Buffalo, New York.  She can be reached at gshumiston@roadrunner.com.  5/13

John Durant has been named senior vice president - retail area manager for Huntington National Bank. He manages retail operations for Pennsylvania, West Virginia and southeastern Ohio.  He and his wife, Cathy Russell Durant ’87, and their three children (Zachary, 20, Sydney, 14, and Jacob, 9) have relocated to the Pittsburgh area.  12/12

Denise Schafer ’99G continues her career as an educator and as a visual artist. She is living on her farm in Noble County and can be reached at schafer.denise@yahoo.com.  3/13

Scott Carpenter eminds everyone that the Class of 1988 will be celebrating its 25th reunion at Muskingum’s Alumni Weekend 2013, June 14 – 16 on campus.  Please contact Scott with updated contact information and to receive updates on plans for the reunion.  Scott can be reached at scarpenter@granvilleschools.org.  12/12

Carla Stalder Wiltshire has been promoted to regional manager for the community based sales team for Cokesbury. She has been with the company for more than five years. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Cokesbury provides resources for the Christian journey.  Carla can be reached at Carlawilt@yahoo.com.  2/13

Greg Files married Joan Matlock on October 20, 2012.  Fellow Muskie David Clark ’89 was in attendance. Greg can be reached at gregfiles531@gmail.com.  3/13

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Scott D. Hairston, May 24, 2013, Mansfield, Ohio.  6/13

Phillip (Phil) Wayne Morrow, June 7, 2013, New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Phil pursued operatic arts at the Cleveland Institute of Music at Case Western Reserve University, which led to opera performances across Ohio. A love of music translated into more than 25 years of teaching music education at East High School in Cleveland and later serving the district's special needs students. He was named East High's Teacher of the Year as well as Educator of the Year for the entire district. Survivors include his mother and father, his brothers and a sister and his nieces and nephews.  6/13

Charles Robert Brown, February 15, 2013, Columbus, Ohio
Charles is survived by his wife, Brenda.  2/13

Amy Rice Forshey successfully defended her dissertation Effects of Reading Attitude on Reading Achievement of Students in Grades One through Six on January 31 at Ball State University and will receive her Ed.D in special education on May 4, 2013.  Amy works as assistant professor of special education at Indiana Wesleyan University, where she directs the special education programs. She can be reached at amyforshey@yahoo.com.  3/13

Erin Graham Schlesinger been approved as a clinician in movement by the American Orff Schuelwerk Association.  She will be working with her mentor teachers teaching Levels (certification classes) in the Northeast and Midwest. 1/13

Nikki Montgomery Van Wingerden wishes everyone Happy New Year and a great 2013.  1/13

Misty D. Smith was recently recognized by the University of South Carolina School of Medicine as the Distinguished Doctorate Alumni Award recipient at the 12th Annual Black Tie/White Coat Gala held in Columbia, South Carolina. The distinguished doctorate alumni award is presented annually to an alumnus for their significant accomplishments in research and teaching.  In 2001, Misty received her doctorate in biomedical science from the University of South Carolina and is currently employed as a research assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Utah, where she serves as an investigator in a anticonvulsant drug development program sponsored by the National Institute of Health-National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.  Misty and her husband, Malcolm MacKay III, live in Salt Lake City, Utah.  4/13

James Johnson has completed his Ph.D. at Indiana State University in curriculum and instruction, with an education technology specialty. His dissertation was titled, A Comparison Study of the Use of Paper versus Digital Textbooks by Undergraduate Students. Dr. Johnson is the director of Instructional and Information Technology in the Bayh College of Education at Indiana State University. He has been published several times and presents at several education conferences each year. He also operates his own business, JohnsonTech Computer Services. James can be reached at jimthetechguy@gmail.com.  5/13

Jennifer Collins Schatzel has been promoted to the position of project manager - business control for Macy's Credit and Customer Services, the credit division of Macy's, Incorporated.    Previously, she was a paralegal in the credit department of Macy's Corporate Services. 12/12

Andrea Hoover Moctezuma married Carlos Moctezuma on April 28, 2012.  1/13

Kimberly Riser Shields and Thomas Shields II ’99 were married in a surprise ceremony on October 5, 2012, in Forest Park, Illinois.  They celebrated their marriage with friends during Muskingum’s 2012 Homecoming Weekend.  Kim is currently a teacher with Rockford Public Schools and Tom is an edit assistant with Harpo Studios.  They reside in North Riverside, Illinois. 5/13

Rachel Anne was born on December 10, 2012, to Amy Palmer Haines and her husband, Ken, in Findlay, Ohio. Rachel joins brothers Nathan, 8, and Timothy, 5.  Amy is associate pastor at the Greater Leipsic Multi-Site Parish United Methodist Churches.  12/12 

Jackson Connor was born December 3, 2012, to Carrie Aultz Tolman and her husband, Jason. Jackson joins a brother, three year-old JD, grandparents Stanley Aultz ’62 and Lois Aultz, and great aunt Susanne Aultz ’66.  6/13

Celeste Carol and Lauren Knight were born on March 17, 2013, to Betsy Knight Casillo and her husband, Gregg, in Cincinnati, Ohio. 5/13

Robert “Bobby” Alec Fox, February 5, 2013, New Concord, Ohio. 
Bobby served the university for 28 years as assistant to the athletic director, assistant wrestling coach and football equipment manager.  In addition to his bachelor’s degree in art education, he earned his master’s degree in art education from Muskingum in 2004.  He was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity and the Friendship Baptist Church. He is survived by his son, Alec Richard Fox of Montpelier; sister, Amanda Buchanan of Montpelier; and brothers, Richard "J.R." Allen Fox Jr. of Cambridge and Randal Buchanan of Montpelier. Memorial donations in his honor may be to the Muskingum University Wrestling, c/o Athletic Department, 163 Stormont Street, New Concord, Ohio, 43762.  2/13

Morgan J. Manuel, January 1, 2013, Parma, Ohio. 
Among Morgan’s survivors is his wife, Lisha.  1/13

Brad Taracuk is the head girls and boys track coach for Whale Branch Early College High School in Seabrook, South Carolina, and was named the South Carolina Region V Girls Track Coach of the Year and the Region V Boys Track Coach of the Year. Brad can be reached at BTaracuk@columbus.rr.com.  6/13

Kimi Fowler has been named Marketo Champion of the Year at Marketo's annual awards ceremony on April 10th in San Francisco. The awards recognize customers who are creating dramatic business impact with their innovative uses of Marketo’s marketing software solutions to rise above the competition.  Kimi Fowler is at center with Heather Watkins, Marketo Senior Manager of Customer Programs and Sanjay Dholakia, Marketo Chief Marketing Officer.  4/13

Annabeth Cohen earned the Joint European Degree MSc Hydro-Informatics and Water Management degree in September 2012. In March 2013, she will be moving to New Zealand and looking for work in the environmental sector. She can be reached at annabethcohen@gmail.com, and is wondering if there are any Muskies in New Zealand.  1/13

John A. Lawrence and his wife are teaching at the Western Academy of Beijing, following four years of teaching at the American International School of Kuwait. John would like to reconnect with anyone who was in the summer intervention specialist program at Muskingum in 2003  He can be reached at lawrenceuwg@yahoo.com.  1/13

Sarah Hughes Shuey married Douglas Shuey ’09 on August 13, 2011, in Reading, Pennsylvania.  3/13

Garrett Liam was born on April 22, 2013, to Bryan Donaldson and his wife, Melissa.  5/13

Finn Lee was born on December 15, 2012, to Casey Mattern Smith and her husband, Joshua.  1/13

Oliver Scott was born on February 28, 2013, to Kristin Losey Williams and her husband, Lucas.  Oliver, their second child, was born at 6:24 p.m., weighed eight pounds, four ounces, and was 20.5 inches long.  Kristin can be reached at kloseywilliams@gmail.com.  5/13

Kylie Marie was born on January 30, 2013, to Kathleen Oswald Bubak and her husband.  Kylie joins a sister, Michelle Anne, who was born on July 9, 2009.  The family resides in Mason, Ohio, and Kathleen can reached at katebubak@gmail.com.  2/13

Zoe Anne was born on November 7, 2012, to Alainna Amicone Durfee and her husband, Zach.  Zoe is their second daughter.  Alainna can be reached at Alainnaamicone421@hotmail.com  2/13

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Jeannette Munkres, May 9, 2013, Estes Park, Colorado. 
Jeannette, age 82,  was the wife of Professor Emeritus of  Political Science Bob Munkres, who survives.  Born December 18, 1930 in Richwood, Ohio, Jeannette graduated from Richwood High School in 1948, received her bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in 1952 and her master’s degree from Ohio University in 1960. She was a secretary at Ohio Wesleyan University and worked in Student Personnel as a residence hall director at Muskingum. On June 15, 1962, Jeannette married Bob in Zanesville.  In 2004, they moved to Estes Park from New Concord.  She enjoyed reading, gardening, handcrafts and traveling. Jeannette knitted sweaters for Guideposts Knit For Kids, was a volunteer at the Estes Park Museum and enjoyed bridge and was a Sudoko fan.  Jeannette is also survived by a cousin and his wife and numerous friends, both in Ohio and Estes Park. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.  A memorial gathering will celebrate Jeannette’s life on Wednesday May 22 at 3:00 p.m. at Good Samaritan Village 1901 Ptarmigan Trail. Memorial donations in her name may be sent to the American Indian College Fund in Denver or to St. Augustine’s Center for American Indians in Chicago in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517.  This obituary provided by the family.  5/13

Roberta (Bobby) Malcolm Armstrong, March 25, 2013, Zanesville, Ohio.
Bobby was a reference librarian at Muskingum.  3/13

Dorothy Piatt Corssley, January 25, 2013, Norwich, Ohio. 
Dorothy was a custodian at Muskingum who retired in 1990.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur.  1/13