Class Notes

J. Newton White, 88, of Chautauqua, NY, and New York City, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018, in the Absolut of Westfield, Westfield, NY.

He was born May 18, 1930 in Cambridge, Ohio, the son of the late John Hardy and Ruth Forsythe White.

Newton had graduate studies at Ohio Wesleyan College and Yale University, where he studied under Donald Oenslager. Newton was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He was a professor at Hunter College in New York City during the 1960's and assisted his first wife Elizabeth Macleod with drama productions.

Newton worked at ABC in New York City as a stage and scenic designer in the 1970's, where he designed sets, including Eyewitness News on Chanel 7. He also designed sets for the PBS News Hour in the 1970's. He was a freelance set designer in New York City, and designed a wide variety of sets that included television variety shows, soap operas (One Life to L ive), Miss America beauty pageants, off Broadway theater productions, as well as college drama department sets for Bennett College in Millbrook, NY. ("Oresteia", "Kiss Me Kate", Cabaret"), Vassar College, ("Die Fledermaus"), in addition to other school programs. In his later years, he consulted and experimented with graphics and painting.

He met Anne Himebaugh in the late 1980's, and they soon married in 1990. They were happily married for the past 27 years and lived between New York City and Chautauqua, New York. The two had experienced extensive travel abroad, especially to Italy.

He was a member of the River Club, The National Arts Club and the Century Club, all in New York City.

Newton leaves behind his devoted wife, Anne Himebaugh-White, his son, John White, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, and two step-sons, Lyle B. Himebaugh, III of Wilton, CT and David Himebaugh of Cornelius, NC.
 

We are celebrating the life of Barbara Kukura of Willoughby, born August 20, 1939 and passing on May 15, 2020.

She is survived by her beloved family including sisters Carol Khalil of Willoughby, Bonnie MenMuir (Paul) of Broadview Hts., a niece and five nephews.

Raised in Garfield Hts., Barbara attended Cleveland schools and graduated from Muskingum College where she majored in Education. She taught high school level English most of her career at West Geauga and Painesville Harvey High Schools. Barbara's love for theater was reflected in her service as a director of school plays and volunteering many years for Playhouse Square productions in Cleveland.

Barbara took a break from teaching in 1974 to join the Peace Corp to teach English for two years on the island of Borneo, Malaysia.

Following her retirement, Barbara discovered how much fun it was to visit the Holden Arboretum and became deeply involved. Starting in 1995, she volunteered more than 3000 hours as part of a team that makes homemade jams and jellies sold at the Treehouse Store and an office support team member providing invaluable assistance to the education department.

Corinne L. Cowden, age 87, passed away at the Westminster Village Health Center on July 2, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, The Rev. and Mrs. J. Maurice Leister, two sisters and one brother. She is survived by her husband Bob of 65 years, three sons- Chris (Cheryl), Craig (Kurt) and Clark; grandchildren Mallory, Drew, Ryan, and Justin, and two great-grandchildren, Annika and Judah.

She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church where she served on numerous committees, Leadership Terre Haute, and Friends of the Vigo Co. Public Library.

She held board memberships on Unite Way, United Ministries Center,
Indiana State University Wives, Wabash Valley Chapter of American Institute of Banking, Sigma Alpha Iota, Alternatives for Living and Learning, the Terre Haute South Rotary Club and Chapter DR of the PEO Sisterhood. She very much enjoyed the social atmosphere in the Red Hat Club and the Wednesday Morning Breakfast Group.

Honors included the Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellowship Award and a “March On” Award from Indiana State University.

Born in Lewistown, PA.  She was valedictorian of her high school class.  She received the B.S. degree in Music Education from Muskingum College (OH) as well as a teaching certificate in elementary education from Wittenberg University (OH).  Following a college graduation she taught elementary school in Parma, OH.   A move to Cincinnati included part-time work including piano teaching as well as consulting with Mary Kay Cosmetics. She was employed by Merchants National Bank for eighteen years.

A voracious reader, she regularly read over 100 books per year, cataloguing and sharing the listing with friends and relatives.

She battled three incurable diseases bravely with never a word of complaint. To say she will be missed is an understatement.

David Lasky, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of central Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2020 from complications of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. David was born in Zanesville, Ohio on August 12, 1935 to Helen and Dr. Lester Lasky, who predeceased him. David is survived by his loving wife of nearly 58 years, Marjorie Lasky. Additionally, David is survived by his son, Joel and Joel's wife, Suzanne; his son, Ben and Ben's partner, Benjamin Bennett; his grandson, Zachary; his sister, Ruth and her husband, Fred; his sister-in-law, Faith, and her husband, John. David graduated from Capital University Law School and passed the bar exams in both Ohio and Florida. David practiced law for 35 years in central Ohio as a named partner of Lasky and Semons. David was an avid runner who completed six marathons. Later in life, David also played bridge. David had great affection for his family, particularly enjoying the accomplishments of his two sons. In retirement, David volunteered at Grant Hospital in outpatient surgery, and also at Home Reach Hospice.

Rev. Robert Brierly McCrumb II, 79, of Volant, PA (Washington Township) passed away at UPMC Jameson Hospital on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born in New Castle, PA on May 27, 1940, to Robert Brierly McCrumb and Elizabeth Hall Rose McCrumb. He married Sarah "Sally" May Brown on October 12, 1963. Bob graduated from New Castle High School in 1958, later Muskingum College in 1962 and after that Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 1965. Rev. McCrumb presided as a clergyman at Stoneboro Presbyterian Church from 1965-1970; Mars United Presbyterian Church in Mars, PA from 1970-2005, where he retired and continued to serve as Pastor Emeritus. He served as Interim Pastor at Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church in Saxonburg, PA from 2007-2009. He enjoyed raising sheep and had five different breeds. He had served as the Moderator for the Beaver-Butler Presbytery and was member and Past President of the Rich-Mar Rotary Club. He enjoyed playing the trumpet. Survivors include his wife Sarah "Sally" at home; son, Robert B. (Sandy) McCrumb III of Volant; Peggy McCrumb (Jeff) McConn of West Alexander, PA; Becky McCrumb (Troy) Courson of Mars, PA; Sarah McCrumb (Keith) Korzec of Lebanon, TN; Jessica McCrumb Bachmann of New Orleans, LA; sister, Charlotte McCrumb Price of Mars, PA; and eight grandchildren. 

Wayne Hall, age 98, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, Ohio. He was born on August 16, 1921 at Cadiz, Ohio. He was the son of the late Arthur and Gladys (Henderson) Hall. Wayne was a graduate of Muskingum College. He initially worked for Goodyear Aircraft in Akron where he was a member of the Goodyear Squadron. It was there that he met Lucy Harper who was to become his loyal and devoted wife from 1945 until her death in 1988. Following service in the United States Army, he returned to Cadiz, where he shared the ownership and operation of Hall Motor Company, a Ford dealership. Later, he attended Western Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, and served several years in the Methodist ministry until ill health prevented his continuance. During his retirement years in Dover, he and Lucy shared an antique business. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bernese Hall. Surviving are three sons; Garold (Betty) of Cleveland, Ohio, Richard (Cheryl) of Lake Arthur, Louisiana, Robert (Peggy) of Palm Coast, Florida; his daughter, Rebecca (Lester) of Green Lane, Pennsylvania; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wayne was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dover. 

Margaret 'Peg' Matchett Neiswander Formerly of New Brighton Peg Neiswander, 81, of Urbana, Ohio, passed peacefully on April 23, 2020. She lived a wonderful life and will be deeply missed. Born August 11, 1938, in Manchester, New Hampshire, the daughter of the Reverend Wilbur and Margaret Matchett, Peg was raised in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, and graduated in 1960 from Muskingum College. Her career was in social work with the State of Ohio in support of children and education. Since 1967, Peg lived in Urbana, Ohio, raising her two sons and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as local garden, book and bridge clubs. Later in life, Peg was an avid travelerjourneys to Europe, Argentina and 11 trips to Africa where she volunteered with community organizations and relished numerous safari adventures. She had a special love for life enjoying good food, wine and many festive gatherings with family and friends. She cherished immeasurable love and support from her family and friends. Special love to Jeanne and Earl Evans, Judi and Jesse Henson, Judy Kirby, Connie Loehr, Tami and Don Troyer, Donna Tullis, Joyce and Jim Wilkerson and Linnae and Roger Wilson. She leaves behind to celebrate her life her sons, Mark (Kobi) Neiswander of Farmington Hills, Mich. and David Neiswander of Chicago, Ill., in addition to the lights in her life granddaughter, Julia Neiswander and grandson, Michael Neiswander. She is also survived by her brother, David (Marsha) Matchett of Kirkland, Wash.; brother-in-law, Jim Sampson; and nieces and nephews, Kristin (Jay), Currie (Bob), Ashley (Craig), Andrew (Candace), Alexander (Brielle) and Claire. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary Matchett Sampson.

ituary Marilyn S. Irwin (nee Hacker), age 74, of Bryn Mawr PA, passed away at home on March 27, 2020 with her beloved family by her side. Born on September 19, 1945 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, she grew up with her sister, Sally Steadman (nee Hacker), and parents, William and Dorothy Hacker. After graduating from Brentwood High School, Marilyn received her BA from Muskingum University and volunteered with the American Red Cross Supplemental Recreation Activities Overseas program in Vietnam, where she served from 1968-1969. Marilyn met her adoring husband of nearly 42 years, Daniel Irwin, when she was seeking tax advice. Marilyn and Dan were an amazing team, cultivating friendships together, serving their community, and always making one another laugh, right up until the final hours of her life. Beginning in her college years, Marilyn had a passion for travel that she and Dan indulged with numerous journeys around the world. In 2012 they achieved one of Marilyn's lifelong goals--to travel to every continent--with a trip to Australia. Together with Dan, Marilyn adored their daughter, Julia, son-in-law, Steve, and particularly their granddaughter, Erin, who they took on many trips: Italy, the Danube, and even an expedition to the Galapagos. A bit closer to home, Marilyn and Dan enjoyed spending weekends in Ocean City, NJ and cheering at Erin's soccer games, rain or shine. Marilyn earned master's degrees in Public Health Administration from University of Dayton and in Human Resource Management from Widener University. She worked for 18 years at Crozer-Chester Medical Center as an administrator of WIC and Ambulatory OB/GYN programs. She then moved into nursing home administration at Spring Mill Manor and activities coordination at Rosemont Presbyterian Village prior to her retirement in 2016. For many years Marilyn led Great Decisions, a world affairs class, to share her love of political science with her community. She and Dan have been faithful members and volunteers at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Dan, daughter, Julia Schott (nee Stout), son-in-law, Stephen, and grand-daughter, Erin Schott. 

Doris Virginia Eggleston slipped away to meet our Lord on Monday, April 20th with soft piano music playing and her daughter, Karen, by her side. She was born to Arthur W and Clara (Slye) Augspurger in Warren County, Ohio and grew up in Middletown, Ohio. She married Alfred (Gene) Eggleston on December 24th, 1949. They celebrated 60 years together before his passing. She is survived by daughters Kathy Thackston of Houston, TX and Karen Gagermeier of Sidney, OH, and grandsons Reece Tennery of Atlanta, GA and Parker Tennery of Rapid City, SD. Her parents, and sister, Carol Jeanne Snyder of Middletown, OH, precede her in passing. Doris was a graduate of Muskingum College with a B.S. degree in Business Education. She earned an M.S. degree from the University of Dayton with additional study at Ohio State and Wright State Universities. She has also been a member at one time of the Shelby Co Retired Teachers, Shelby Co Historical Society, Logan Co Historical Society, Sidney American Legion Auxiliary, Sidney VFW Auxiliary and Sidney Square Dance Club. Doris loved teaching and travel which took her and husband, Gene, from schools in Bellefontaine, Columbus, Sidney and Greenville to international classrooms in American Somoa and the Republic of China. They also hosted exchange students in their home from South America, Sweden, Switzerland and the Philippines. Doris later taught English As A Second Language to migrant children from Mexico and tutored Japanese children and adults sent to Ohio by Honda. She authored a book about their experiences in American Samoa, one about China, as well as two books of veterans' stories and one of her experiences growing up in rural Ohio. Learning to play piano at an early age, Doris played all her life for her own entertainment and later for others' entertainment at Dorothy Love Retirement Community where she made her home since 2010. Avid RVers, Doris and Gene traveled through most of our 50 states including Alaska as campground hosts two different seasons. Other interests were water aerobics, dancing ballroom, line and square, and most of all, spending time with family particularly grandsons!

Norma Jean, 89, passed away at her residence, April 8, 2020 of natural causes. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 23, 1930 to her parents Howard and Gladys Spalding. She was a 1948 graduate of Boardman High School, attended Muskingum College (now Muskingum University), and married Ted Williams on August 23, 1950. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Theodore "Ted" Williams, and her son Thomas. She is preceded in death by her daughter Linda. Jean was a very talented, caring, and lovable person. She served on the Franklin County Board of D.D., was the co-founder of the Families United Inc., heavily involved with the Arc Industries North, and was a pioneer in the field of autism. She was an artists, designer, sculptor, and owner of her own commercial sculpting studio "Place of the Unicorn" for over 25 years. All her life she was and advocate for those with special needs. Thank you for all of the wonderful caregivers who aided her, and to her church that provided peace to her life.

COLUMBUS, NC -Frank Moffet Mitchell III ("Moff") passed away the evening of April 13, 2020, at Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on April 17, 1933, to Dr. Frank Moffet Mitchell and Mary Mitchell. He was president of Key Club while in Cambridge High School and developed a lifelong appreciation of the woodlands, where he enjoyed trapping, fishing and hunting. In 1955, he graduated from Muskingum College, where he was a member of the Sphinx fraternity. Moff then served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany, which allowed him to visit most of Europe and cultivate a life of travel. After the army, Moff was employed with the Anixter Brothers in sales and in training of the sales staff. He lived most of his professional life in Chicago, where he and Carol Englehart were married in 1968. Their retirement years were spent in Lillian, AL, Brevard, NC, and Columbus, NC. In all of these places Moff was enthusiastically engaged in gardening, woodworking and church. Moff is survived by his wife Carol; his two daughters (by his first wife Bobbie Anthony) Stacy (Todd) Seligman and Marcy (Steve) Perini; his grandchildren Emily Seligman, Patrick Seligman, and Victoria Seligman, Christopher (Vanessa) Perini and Jonathan Perini; and his brother Dr. James Mitchell (Dr. Bradford Colegate). Moff never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. A special thanks for the loving care that he was given by the staff at Tryon Estates.

Shirley A. Wagner, age 90, of New Philadelphia died peacefully early Thursday morning, April 16, 2020, in her residence surrounded by her family.

Born in New Philadelphia on August 27, 1929, Shirley was a daughter of the late Guy and Hazel Carpenter Kimmel.

She was a 1947 graduate of New Philadelphia High School who earned a Bachelor of Education from Muskingum College. Mrs. Wagner was a beloved teacher with the New Philadelphia City Schools for 25 years; 17 of which were as the kindergarten teacher at East Elementary.

Shirley was a member of the First Presbyterian Church at New Philadelphia and held countless memberships with various organizations not only at Muskingum, where she served on the Alumni Council but within Tuscarawas County. For many years, she served on the Board of Directors for the Tuscarawas County Friends of the Library, where she held the position of Treasurer. She was a valued friend and financial supporter of the Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas, the Tuscarawas Philharmonic, Tuscarawas County Historical Society, the Summer Showcase, The Little Theatre, and many other local non-profits.

Shirley’s generosity of time and support to the community led her to be widely recognized as an individual who cared deeply for her community. In 2005, she was given the Distinguished Service Award by Muskingum College for her work on the Alumni Council. In 2007, she was recognized by the Quaker Foundation as a Distinguished Citizen. That same year, she was selected to serve as the Grand Marshall of the First Town Days Parade and in 2019, Kent State University at Tuscarawas recognized Shirley by awarding her the Community Service Award for her many years of support. In addition to all of her civic activities, Shirley found time and loved following the Cleveland Indians and rarely missed listening to games on WJER.

She will be missed by her children, Eric (Mila) Wagner of Houston, Texas, Susan (Steven) Perry of Daytona Beach, Florida and two granddaughters, Vanessa Wagner of New Orleans, Louisiana and Veronica Wagner of Columbus, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Donald Wagner whom she married on March 28, 1953 and died on July 10, 1982.

Memorial contributions in Shirley’s name may be directed to the Quaker Foundation to support the Donald R. and Shirley A. Kimmel Wagner Family Leadership Scholarship that Shirley established a number of years ago for NPHS students who wish to attend her beloved Muskingum.

Joe Wesley McDaniel on January 27, 2020 took his last breath here and first breath in eternity where he was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom Joe dearly loved. He is survived by his wife Pat, five children Chris (Laura), Denise Finney (Scott), Julie Hall (Michael), Tim (Micki), Scott (Bobbie) along with 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. We are especially thankful for the excellent and compassionate care Joe received from many individuals at Morning Pointe, Harrodsburg Willows, Heritage Hospice and his doctor, Brian Ellis. 

The Rev. Robert Bell (Bob) Woodworth, 96, of Harrisonburg, died January 28 after a long life of joyful service. He was born July 11, 1923 to James W. and Alice A. Woodworth in Wardensville WV, and grew up in Pittsburgh PA. He worked as a professional photographer until he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942. He served in the United States and Korea as a radar operator and instructor, and as an aerial photographer, until discharged in 1951. Bob met his future wife, Joy Ellen Zepp, while attending Muskingum College, and they were married shortly before his graduation in 1953. The couple moved to Pennsylvania, where Bob graduated from Pittsburgh Xenia Theological Seminary in 1956. Following ordination, he served pastorates in Moon Run PA, Moorefield WV, and Woodbridge VA. He also served as a Trustee at Davis & Elkins College (WV) and at Sunnyside Retirement Community. He was a member of Shenandoah Presbytery, Honorably Retired. Rev. Woodworth is survived by daughters Ellen Woodworth (Thom Witting) and Alice W. Campbell (Gardner), and grandchildren Ian Woodworth Campbell and Genevieve Joy Campbell. He was predeceased by his wife, parents, and three siblings: James William Woodworth, Mary Leigh Touvell, and Elizabeth Ann Kosydar.

Helen Kathrine Shepperd, 94, of Middletown passed away, January 27, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Arthur and Lucille Miltenberger, in June of 1925 in Middletown, Ohio. Katey graduated from Middletown High School and received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Muskingum College. She was married to Joseph Shepperd in the summer of 1955. Katey is survived by her son, Michael (Sue) and brother David Miltenberger. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph and daughter Lea Teager.

Bonnie Lou Jirles, 89, of Cambridge, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at the Morrison House, Zanesville. Bonnie was born May 4, 1930, in Middlebourne, to Harry V. and Ada Casterline - her mother died when she was just three days old. It was the Depression era and there were other young children at home. Bonnie was adopted by close family friends, Frank and Lillian (Rice) Jirles. They raised Bonnie and she was their only child. Frank and Lillian gave Bonnie so much love, guidance, and an education so the she could later teach. They also brought Bonnie up in a Christian home and set an example of how to live a Christian life. Praise God for such wonderful parents. Some 60 years later, Bonnie's biological siblings reached out to her and they were reunited. Bonnie was a lifelong Cambridge resident, graduating from Cambridge High School in 1948. Then, due to the influence of her own second-grade teacher, Miss Kathryn Booth, she enrolled at Muskingum College and earned her degree in teacher education in 1952. As fate would have it, she herself became a second-grade teacher in the then "new" Lincoln Elementary School. Bonnie devoted her entire career of 38 years to Lincoln Elementary and its students. As a testament to her dedication, she was named "Teacher of the Year" by Cambridge City Schools and named "Outstanding Educator" by the Zanesville Area Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. Her area roots are also evident in her lifelong active membership with the Faith United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her half-brother, Vernon Casterline, of Cambridge; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Debra Jo Douglass, 58, of Bridgeport, formerly of Cambridge, OH, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Bridgeport at United Hospital Center. She was born on June 14, 1961 in Zanesville, OH, a daughter of the late William Corwin and Martha Spence Corwin She is survived by her husband of 25 years, William Douglass, whom she married on July 16, 1994 Debra is survived by two sons, Eric Earnest and his wife Inga of Pittsburgh, PA and Matthew McElhone of TX; three grandchildren, Ava, Edith and Isaac Earnest; Aunt and Uncle, Nancy and Jim Laughman of Cleveland, OH and a special friend, Regina Miller Debra graduated from Muskingum College and Marietta College with a Master's degree in education. She was a school teacher for twenty years. She also attended South Ridge Church in Bridgeport. She enjoyed starting the Jordan Circle of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church. She loved sending all types of cards to encourage everyone. She loved to give of herself. She will be missed by everyone that knew her.

Roy A. Morton was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on December 27, 1939, son of Annabell and Roy Morton. He graduated from Muskingum College and pursued post graduate work at Akron University. His career as a financial controller transferred him throughout the U.S. He died January 18, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jo Morton; brother Donald Morton; daughters, Julie Morton and Laura Wooten; son-in-law Jeff Wooten; and grandchildren, Gwen and Reed of the Dallas area. Roy loved fishing, boating and spending time with his family. Roy lived and died with a grateful heart.

Constance Faye "Connie" Price, 86, of Bloomington, passed away Friday (Jan. 17, 2020) at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, with her family by her side. Connie was born Nov. 6, 1933, in Byesville, Ohio, the daughter of Gwynne Ruth Morris Smith Fizek and Claude Emerson Smith. She married Howard Merlin Price on Sept. 23, 1956, at the Cambridge Ninth Street Methodist Church. He passed away on March 18, 2016. Howard and Connie first settled in Moses Lake, Wash., while Howard finished his service in the United States Air Force. After living in several locations throughout the country, the Prices settled in Newark, Ohio, in 1960 and resided there for more than 40 years before moving to Bloomington in 2004. Connie graduated from Cambridge High School in 1951 and Muskingham College in 1955. She continued her education for many years at The Ohio State University and Ohio University Zanesville. Connie was a dedicated teacher. She began her teaching career in Elyria, Ohio, in 1955. She taught at Newark Catholic High School from 1970 to 1983. She also taught at CTEC and Central Ohio Technical College. She was active in the Newark community and a loyal member of First United Methodist Church. Connie loved music and singing. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church Choir for more than 40 years. She also sang with the Newark Mannerchorammenchor for many years. After moving to Bloomington, she was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Connie and Howard loved to travel. They visited 48 of the 50 states, Canada, and many countries in Europe. Connie is survived by her son, Colin Price, Nashville, Tenn., and daughter, Anne (Rob) Walling, Bloomington; grandchildren, Shane (Jessi) Price, Carson Price, Mason Price, Griffen Price, Ian (Amanda) Walling, Alex Walling, and Ryn Walling; and great-grandsons, Riley DuPree-Price and Cohen Price. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Kevin; and great-granddaughter, Penelope Price. 

Elizabeth Ann Taylor Brokaw, (known to all as Libby), 83 years of age, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio. Libby is survived by her sister Marilyn Dehmlow of Marietta (Curtis, nieces Sarah, Anne, Susannah, and nephews Jonathan, Matthew, William); son Barry Allen Brokaw of Cincinnati (Jill, grandchildren Eric, Andrew, Anna); son Tod Allen Brokaw of Vermilion (grandchildren Elise, Henry); daughter Ann Iddings Brokaw of Rocky River (Laura); and many dear relatives and friends. Libby is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Allen, and their infant son, Joseph Allen Brokaw. Born and raised in Flushing, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Virginia Taylor (Iddings), Libby graduated from Flushing High School in 1954. She went on to graduate with a degree in biology from Muskingum College in 1958 and married her high school sweetheart (Allen) in 1959. As they began to build their life together and children came along, Libby and Allen found themselves living in several Ohio towns, Minnesota, Connecticut, and New Jersey before settling in Marietta in 1979. Libby was a devoted and loving wife and mother to her family through these eventful years of their life. Everywhere they lived, Libby was active in her community and church. In 1980 Libby went back to school and graduated in 1982 with her registered nursing degree from Parkersburg Community College. She worked as a nurse at Memorial Hospital and also as a school nurse in Marietta Schools. Over time, she advanced to Director of Marietta Memorial's Outreach Services and the 55-Plus program. Libby and Allen were active members of Gilman United Methodist Church. In addition, Libby served for several years on the Boards of the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the O'Neill Senior Center, the Sisters of St. Joseph Charitable Foundation, and was a founding organizer of the Free Medical and Dental Clinics in Marietta. She and Allen enjoyed working with many other groups to enhance the community in countless ways. Libby will be missed by family and friends for her lifetime of love of and dedication to others. 

Paul A. Felver, Class of 1965 and a resident of Olympia, Washington, passed away on December 3, 2019. Paul so appreciated his memories of Muskingum and the years he attended. He was very proud of the affiliation. His attendance at the 50th reunion of the Class of 1965 was one of the highlights of his life.

I married Brian Dillard on October 26, 2019 in Edgewater, MD.

My first Muskie friend, Megan Gray, was in my wedding party (we met during Muskie Preview)! I also had other Muskies in attendance including my Theta Phi big, Hope Walton, Lindsey Martin, Mick Santora, and Melinda ad Jason Walter.

Gavey, Kathleen L. (Lois Kathleen Lobaugh)-January 30, 1933-November 15, 2019 Kathleen's intense curiosity led her to a variety of interests in the course of her life. In her younger years she sang in school choirs, assisted in operettas, and learned to play the piano and cello. Her interest in music continued at Muskingum College, New Concord, OH, where she participated in orchestra and choir. Later in Albuquerque, NM she played in a volunteer orchestra, the Albuquerque Philharmonic, and sang in her Church choir. Medical Science was another key element in her life. Training initially as a Medical Technologist, she then completed a PhD in Biochemistry at the University of New Mexico. She eventually joined a research team in the biochemistry department there, where she researched the regulation of cholesterol. When her team lost its funding, she turned to the field of Church history, volunteering as an archivist at Menaul Historical Library. She served for a period of time on the board of the Presbyterian Historical Society. A compassionate person, she and her husband, John, were closely involved in the work of their Church. She succumbed to Alzheimer's after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Harold Edward Lobaugh and Helen Burns Lobaugh; her husband, Dr. John Gavey; and her sister, Margaret Ann Lobaugh Gallagher. Survived by her brother, H. Bruce Lobaugh and spouse Charlotte Baird Lobaugh; brother-in-law, Norman Gallagher; nieces and spouses: Stephanie Gallagher and Phil Nance, Dr. Karen Gallagher Reed and Dr. Jeff Reed, Alison Gallagher Harris and Mike Harris, and Wanda McNeill Bloomfield and Kevin Bloomfield; and friend, Toni Jones Wolfe. 

Frances K. “Fran” Barrows passed away on January 14, 2020. She was born February 27, 1921, in Imperial, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John Kostrevic and Anna Franko Kostrevic. In the early 1930s, she moved with her mother and younger brother Ed to the village of Fredericksburg, Ohio (near Wooster). She graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1939, where her class numbered about 15, and went on to Muskingum College (now University), in New Concord, Ohio. She graduated from Muskingum in 1943 with majors in English and speech/drama and a minor in home economics.

She taught for one year at Louisville (Ohio) High School prior to her marriage in 1944 to Gordon A. Barrows, whom she had met when he worked briefly at Muskingum prior to serving in the Army Air Corps. Following Gordon’s military discharge in late 1945 they lived briefly in Vermont, where son Robert was born, and then moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where Gordon undertook graduate work in clinical psychology, and she helped organize a preschool. Fran’s infant niece, Anne Kostrevic (Ed’s daughter), joined the family in 1953 following the untimely death of her mother. Fran reared Anne as her own daughter.

In early 1955, the family moved to Toronto, Canada, where Fran taught at a private nursery school. In 1958 came a final move to Indianapolis. Gordon worked for the Indiana Department of Mental Health until his unexpected death in 1962. Fran became the librarian at John Strange Elementary School (MSD Washington Township), a position she held for 19 years and during which time she planned and implemented multiple library expansions/renovations. Along the way, she earned a master’s degree in education, with a focus on library science, from Butler University. She then spent 11 years as the coordinator of library services for all of Washington Township (about 15 schools), retiring in 1987.

In addition to her “day job,” Fran worked part time for many years in the women’s fine fashions department at the L.S. Ayres branch store in Glendale Mall. She was a long-time member of the chancel choir at Northminster Presbyterian Church, which brought her much enjoyment and many friendships.

Fran was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gordon; her brother Ed; an aunt and two uncles; close childhood friend, Pauline Mohr; and dear family friend, Bryson Graham. She is survived by her son, Robert (wife, Leigh Darbee) and niece, Anne L. Smith (husband, Lane). She was “Grammie” to Anne’s sons Cade (wife, Jenny), Evan, and Shane, and “Great Grammie” to Logan and Olivia.

Nancy Wilson Lampe of Summit, N.J., and Nantucket, Mass., died peacefully Dec. 3, 2019, at home in Summit in the company of her beloved Labrador Retriever Summer, her caregiver and surrogate daughter, Sofia, and her sister, DeeDee.
Nan, as she preferred, was born July 10, 1946 in Abington, Pa.; she was a graduate of Abington Friends School and Muskingum University and attended the University of Pennsylvania. She was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Summit, St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Nantucket, Pennsylvania Horticulture Society and the Nantucket Garden Club.
She volunteered for many organizations including: St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, American Red Cross, Nantucket Historical Society, etc. Nan was an avid gardener, enjoyed cooking and entertaining, and had passports full of stamps from her varied travel adventures. But her main passion was breeding and loving Labrador Retrievers.
Nan was predeceased by her parents, Pauline Stayer and William R. Wilson, and her husband, John S. Lampe. She is survived by her brother, Robert Wilson and wife Nancy Beard Wilson of Kentfield, Calif.; her sister, Doris W. (DeeDee) Perry of Cohasset, Mass.; her nephews and niece, Stephen Perry, Beth Brown, Benjamin Wilson and Andrew Wilson; and grandnephew and nieces: Fiona Wilson, Tony Wilson, Erica Brown and Sophie Wilson.

Pamela Ann Winthers, class of 1970, passed away on September 5, 2019. She was a proud Muskingum alum, who went on to dedicate more than 30 years of her life to serving the children and families of Alameda County, CA, as a child welfare worker.  She is survived by her sisters, Carol and Jane, her daughter Sarah, her son Will, her daughter-in-law Lacy and her granddaughter Magdalena.

James B. "Jim" Miller, 85, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. He was born July 22, 1934, in Pittsburgh, son of the late James R. Miller and Elva Alexander. Jim graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School and later graduated with a degree in business from Muskingum University, Ohio. Prior to retirement, Jim worked in graphic design at Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh. Jim loved people and was always positive and welcoming. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Alice Ball Miller, of Murrysville; two stepbrothers, Robert (Diane) Alexander, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Charles Smith, of Odenton, Md.; and an uncle, Donald (Aven) Null, of Pittsburgh.

Michael (Mick) Amicone '78 and Harriet Kainaroi Amicone '80 have announced their retirement from The Fieldhouse Family of Companies after 31 years as CEO and President respectively.

Muskie Grads, Alainna Amicone Durfee '06 has taken over as CEO for her Dad, and Adam Fitzerald '06 has assumed the position of President/Director of Operations.

The elder Amicones founded the corporation in 1988 after Mick left the accounting/finance field and Harriet left teaching 4th grade.

The Fieldhouse Family of Companies consist of:

*a 115,000 sq ft Sports and Recreation Facility,

*The Fieldhouse Group Limited Consulting  

*SportCO, Institutional Sporting Goods Company

The Fieldhouse Foundation, Founded by Harriet in 2010 as a Ohio 501,c.3 non-profit organization, provides physical and recreational therapy for physically handicapped, disabled and special needs children ages 5 to 21. 

Harriet will remain with The Fieldhouse Family of Comapnies on a limited basis overseeing the Fieldhouse Foundation. Mick will consult and will become more involved with the company's mission and faith based ministry for youth.

Harriet, an active Kianu, was an RA and RD during her time at Muskingum and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Mick was a letterman in Soccer, Baseball and Track. Years later he returned to college at OUZ where he set a college baseball record by making the Ohio Regional College Conference, 2nd Team as a Second baseman and becoming the oldest college baseball player at 61 years of age to play the game.

Mick also retired from high school coaching and refereeing after 40 years of service.                                                                                

Michael (Mick) Amicone '78 and Harriet Kainaroi Amicone '80 have announced their retirement from The Fieldhouse Family of Companies after 31 years as CEO and President respectively.

Muskie Grads, Alainna Amicone Durfee '06 has taken over as CEO for her Dad, and Adam Fitzerald '06 has assumed the position of President/Director of Operations.

The elder Amicones founded the corporation in 1988 after Mick left the accounting/finance field and Harriet left teaching 4th grade.

The Fieldhouse Family of Companies consist of:

*a 115,000 sq ft Sports and Recreation Facility,

*The Fieldhouse Group Limited Consulting  

*SportCO, Institutional Sporting Goods Company

The Fieldhouse Foundation, Founded by Harriet in 2010 as a Ohio 501,c.3 non-profit organization, provides physical and recreational therapy for physically handicapped, disabled and special needs children ages 5 to 21. 

Harriet will remain with The Fieldhouse Family of Comapnies on a limited basis overseeing the Fieldhouse Foundation. Mick will consult and will become more involved with the company's mission and faith based ministry for youth.

Harriet, an active Kianu, was an RA and RD during her time at Muskingum and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Mick was a letterman in Soccer, Baseball and Track. Years later he returned to college at OUZ where he set a college baseball record by making the Ohio Regional College Conference, 2nd Team as a Second baseman and becoming the oldest college baseball player at 61 years of age to play the game.

Mick also retired from high school coaching and refereeing after 40 years of service.                                                                                

Mary R. Linn of Amherst, Virginia died Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Mary was born and raised in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Helen D. and Charles S. Linn and her older brother was Charles F. (Chuck). Ms. Linn graduated from Muskingum College in Ohio and received the M.Ed from Madison College (now James Madison University) in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She moved to Amherst, Virginia in 1973 and served as Registrar of Sweet Briar College for eighteen years. Ms. Linn was active in Amherst Presbyterian Church, serving as elder, Clerk of Session, and in a number of other capacities in the church. She also served as a volunteer with several community organizations and programs. Surviving are her sister-in-law, Nancy R. Linn of Oswego, New York; nephew, Jeffrey S. Linn (Carol) of Austin, Texas; and four nieces, Jennifer Z. Linn O'Connor (John) of Portland, Oregon, Hollis R. Linn of Oswego, New York, Heather G. Linn Kenney (Michael) of Seattle, Washington and Susan B. Linn of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

June Mizer, age 88, of Strongsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 16, 1931 in Coshocton, OH, daughter of the late James and Hazel (nee Curry) Conrad. June was a graduate of Lakewood High School, Muskingum College, and Case Western Reserve College. She was a lifetime member of College Club West. June worked for many years as the children's librarian at Cuyahoga County Public Library. In retirement, she worked as a volunteer at Southwest General Hospital. She will be greatly missed. Devoted wife of 60 years to Howard Mizer; cherished mother of Eileen (Dave) Hammon, and Robert Mizer; beloved grandmother of Rachel and David Hammon; loving friend of many.

Jeffrey G. Reed, Retired Organization Psychologist and Educator, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Educators for dedication, achievements, and leadership in education and organizational psychology.

Dr. Reed entered his profession to follow in the footsteps of his mother, who was a teacher. He attended Muskingum College and graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He later received a master’s degree from Towson University and a subsequent PhD from Kansas State University, both in psychology. His educational background set him up for a full and prosperous career. Dr. Reed worked as an assistant professor of industrial and organizational psychology at the State University of New York, Geneseo, from 1979 to 1983. Later, from 1985 to 1996, Dr. Reed worked his way up the professional ranks of Xerox Corporation, holding titles such as user interface developer, electronics and system software manager, and ultimately, planning and process manager. He then transitioned to a career in education at Marian College in Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin, where he taught and directed in the management program from 1998 until 2019. Dr. Reed was also the dean of the Marian University School of Business in Indianapolis, Indiana, from 2008 until 2017. He cites his moves through the higher education and consulting industries as the highlights of his career.

Dr. Reed is additionally an accomplished author and has contributed to many professional articles and papers throughout his career. In recognition of his success, he has been honored multiple times by the Xerox Corporation, those honors include the Teamwork Award and the Special Merit Award. In 2008, he was inducted into Sigma Beta Delta, and he is currently the president of the Fond Du Lac Morning Rotary, among several other professional organizations in which he participates. He has been featured in numerous editions of Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Education, and Who’s Who in the East, as well as the 27^th edition of Who’s Who in the Midwest and the 12^th edition of Who’s Who in the World.

James B. "Jim" Miller, 85, of Murrysville passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2019.  He was born July 22, 1934 in Pittsburgh, son of the late James R. Miller and Elva Alexander.  Jim graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School and later graduated with a degree in business from Muskingum University, Ohio.  Prior to retirement, Jim worked in graphic design at Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Jim loved people and was always positive and welcoming.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Alice Ball Miller of Murrysville; two stepbrothers, Robert (Diane) Alexander of Phoenix, AZ and Charles Smith of Odenton, MD; and an Uncle, Donald (Aven) Null of Pittsburgh.

Margaret Jane Jordan, known as Jane, of 33 Christian Avenue, Concord, NH died peacefully Friday, November 15,2019, surrounded by her family, at Havenwood-Heritage Heights in Concord, NH. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia on February 17, 1924, daughter of Francis Eleanor Crawford and Clark W. Cooper, Jane attended Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics with a concentration in Textile Arts. Jane grew up in Youngstown, East Liverpool and Cambridge, Ohio, where her father served as Methodist minister at several different churches. After graduation, she moved to Connecticut to work at Long Lane School for Girls and soon after met David A. Jordan whom she later married on June 19, 1948. David was a United Church of Christ minister in Harwinton, Chester, and Mt. Carmel, Connecticut and also at the North Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Jane and David had 6 children. Jane deeply loved her family and devoted her life to them. She will be remembered by all for her selflessness, unwavering support, positive attitude, and keen sense of interest in others. Her sense of humor (even in her final days) will be sorely missed. Jane loved the country and often reminisced about summer days spent in the blueberry patch, looking over the family tree farm near Mt. Greylock, and camping along the Battenkill River near southern Vermont. In addition, Jane was an accomplished seamstress and quilter, and also made hooked rugs. She participated in many church activities, such as singing in the choir, attending church meetings, and supporting her husband, David, in his ministry. She was a faithful servant throughout her years as a minister's wife. She enjoyed attending services at the Heritage Heights and Havenwood Chapels during her years in Concord, NH. Jane enjoyed fellow residents at Havenwood-Heritage Heights during her time there, as well as all the visits by her children, grand children and great grand children. Dave predeceased Jane in 2003. Jane leaves 2 daughters, Beth Jordan Robinson and husband Stanley H. Robinson of Tilton, NH and Rebecca J. Jordan-Hull and husband Gerald B. Hull of Hancock, NH and 4 sons, Mark W. Jordan and wife Carol Hall-Jordan of Lanesboro, MA, David C. Jordan of Northampton,MA, Thomas M. Jordan and wife Laura Jordan of Andover, MA and Daniel J. Jordan and wife Denise Cremin of Waltham, MA. She also leaves 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Sarah, Matt and Ben Robinson, Rachel, Elizabeth and Sarah Hull, Luke and Allison Hall-Jordan, Marianna and Haley Jordan and Alba and Agatha Jordan; greatgrandchildren Ellery, Lillian, Margot, Eli, Luke, Evie, Georgia and Alice.

Born on August 21, 1925, in Jeromesville, to the late Forrest (from Jeromesville) and Bonnie Board (from West Virginia) Winbigler, she spent her young childhood years in Jeromesville, and then moved to Dover, where she lived a very active, rewarding, and accomplished life until she joined her Creator on Tuesday, November 26th, 2019, at the age of 94. Connie had faced challenges the past three years brought on by cognitive decline. She attended Dover High School where she developed into an accomplished piano player, and then took up the Glockenspiel, playing it in the Dover marching band for four years. After graduation, she attended Miami University for two years, majoring in biology, but, at the onset of World War II, dropped out and joined the war effort on a team of Rosie-the-Riveters, riding a "victory bus" daily to the Canton-Akron area to help build warplanes. At the end of the war, she met John Retzler Lahr (from Parral) on a blind date. The couple fell in love, and married in 1945. Within six years, Connie and John had three children, Jessica Jo, John Jeffrey, and Rebecca Jane. Over a span of time, her husband John developed health issues that required Connie to begin using her substantial seamstress and home decorating sewing skills to support the family. She eventually became John’s sole caregiver; he later passed away in 1974. By this time, Connie had become a first grade teacher in Midvale, then Dover, and also attended Muskingum College to complete her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. For the next 25 years, Connie devotedly pursued her career in education as a first grade teacher in Dover. She was often approached in all walks of her life by admiring former students who wished to recall happy memories they had of her classes. Connie was an engaged active supporter and proponent of the Dover Education Association (DEA), and became the organization’s Secretary and ultimately President for two terms. She often contributed to grade school programs using her skills as a pianist. Connie thoroughly enjoyed regaling all listeners with very entertaining stories of her youngsters’ crazy and hilarious antics in class. She often threatened to write a book immortalizing these wonderful stories that would likely embarrass some of her many former students! She also had great gusto for contract-duplicate bridge in which she had earned Life Master status, and then educated herself to become a Director of proper duplicate bridge play. Additionally, Connie loved golf, reading, and the intricate knitting and sewing needed for all kinds of cute craft projects. She was a member of Dover’s Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, was active in the Junior Clionian and College Clubs, several card clubs, and the Piece Makers a group of quiltmakers, which resulted in her creating dozens of beautiful quilts many of which are now cherished by her delighted extended family members. Connie is survived by her three devoted children, Jessica, Jeff, and Rebecca (Dale Keener); her three beloved grandchildren, Tracy Connor, Brian Keener (Cathy), and Sarah Keener; and her seven cherished great-grandchildren, Makenna, Teegan, and Kylee Connor, Brandon and Patrick Keener, and Abigayle and Gillian Edwards. Besides her parents and her husband, John, Connie was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Gibbs.

Laura L. Kier age 91, of Canton passed away Nov. 15, 2019 following a brief illness. Born in Canton on Jan. 10, 1928 to her parents the late James I. and Olive (Giffin) Kier. She was a 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1950 graduate of Muskingum College receiving her B.S. in Education. She was a former school teacher having taught the blind, was textbook consultant for ten years and retired from Houghton Miffin Co, as Editor after twenty years of service. Laura was a member of Northminister Presbyterian Church, former deacon at the church, Canton College Club and McKinley Museum Women's Auxiliary. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, James Kier, Rev. W. Ralph Kier, Thomas I Kier and John R. Kier; two sisters, Lois J. Reed and Anna Doll and sisters-in-law, Zeora Kier and Betty Kier. Survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Kier of Hilliard; nieces, Diane Kier Hilliard, Ohio, Lurene Gasser of Canton; nephew, Dwight Kier of North Canton, Ohio. There are several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also surviving. Her special caregivers, Vickie and Greg Brown of Massillon, Ohio. There will be no calling hours nor funeral service. At her request, her body will be cremated and will be buried in Sunset Hills Burial Park. 

Sandra Jo McCutchan completed 78 years of life on November 30, 2019. Sandra (Sandy) was born in Mansfield, Ohio to Florence Josephine Bowman and Harry James Bowman. Sandy met her life partner, Stephen Porter McCutchan, while attending college at Muskingum University. It was there that through their love and devotion to God they developed a partnership that they would cherish through 7 years of courtship and 53 years of marriage. They celebrated that love and commitment with a wedding in the chapel at Muskingum. She was a committed and devoted wife accompanying him as he was called to various churches. At each she was an active member and contributor, serving as an elder in the Presbyterian Church. She excelled in her role at parenting two daughters, Sonia Jo McCutchan Quiñónez and Nicole Wiley McCutchan; two grandchildren, Cecilia Jo Quiñónez Hill and Alejandro José Quiñónez; and welcomed her son-in-law, José Alfonso Quiñónez, with open arms and a loving heart. She felt blessed to support and mentor them in fulfilling careers that contribute to a better society. She shared with her family her love of service, camping, hiking, knitting, sewing, reading, basketball and traveling.

She exercised her degree in Christian Education in Tom’s River, New Jersey, and later served as an administrative assistant at Union Theological Seminary, Wake Forest University, as well as several nonprofits in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, retiring in 2006 from Crisis Control Ministry. In addition to devoting her professional life to God and service, she also spent much of her personal life sharing her hobbies to serve her community and faith. At every church she and her husband were called to, she became involved in community volunteer work. In Bethesda, Maryland she created a curriculum for children at Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church and volunteered with Bethesda Help, Inc.; in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania she was involved in blood drives; in Winston-Salem, North Carolina she was the chair and organizer of their Crop Walk; in St. Petersburg, Florida she coordinated Pack-a-Sack efforts for the Free Clinic. She also enjoyed offering her gifts of sewing and knitting to benefit children in these various communities. She found joy in service and encouraged this same love and commitment in her children and grandchildren.

Sandy and Steve arrived at Westminster Shores in 2014 where they quickly became involved in the community. She was elected member of the Residents’ Advisory Council and chair of the Volunteer Committee. In addition to serving in these roles she freely offered her gifts of editing, specifically to the Westminster Shorelines newsletter and her husband’s writings.

While her family and her community miss her, they are comforted knowing she has been welcomed into the arms of Christ.

Greetings family, friends, and acquaintances. Shirley Nadzak here, saying my final goodbyes. I've had a truly wonderful life, but on June 29th the Good Lord decided it was time for me to move onto something even better. For those of you who haven't heard my full story, here are the highlights. I was born on a beautiful September day in 1934 in Baden, PA, the pride and joy of Florence and Louis Meyer. I loved my parents and the adventurous life they gave me. I excelled in school through my graduation from Muskingum College in 1956. Along the way I met the love of my life, Walter Nadzak, to whom I was married for 62 joyous years. With our four wonderful children (Cary, Tracy, Tripper, and Jeff) in tow, we called many a town our home as we shared Walt's football coaching career, and I was lucky to be able to teach kindergarten and reading. Teaching was in my blood, as my children and grandchildren will readily attest, as was my love of all the sports and activities my children participated in. We ultimately made Charleston, SC our permanent home when Walt became the Athletic Director at The Citadel. I made many wonderful friends through the Citadel and the Charleston Country Club, and the numerous trips with my lady friends were among my most cherished memories. As I look back at my 84 years, I consider myself to have had an exceptionally wonderful and fulfilling life, with more laughs along the way than I can possibly count. I want to thank each and every one of you who were a part of it.

On November 3, 2019, James Alden Ryba died as a result of complications from Coritcobasal Degeneration, a rare neurodegenerative disorder. He moved on from this life in the presence of his devoted wife, Barbara. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Beth Haab and Nancy Panza; his sons-in-law, Tim Haab and Mike Panza; and his five grandchildren, Abby, Maddy, and Drew Haab and Sophia and C.J. Panza. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Harriette Ryba, and his brother, Jack Ryba. He is survived by his brother Larry Ryba. Jim spent his early years in Euclid, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Later, the family moved to Lake Lucerne, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He attended Muskingum College, where met his beloved wife, Barb. Upon graduation he accepted an entry-level position with the National Security Agency and moved to the Washington DC area. Jim's career with the NSA spanned nearly four decades and entailed tours of duty in England and Hawaii, a rise to the ranks of the Senior Executive Service, and the receipt of multiple awards for service, including both the Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 1989 and the Exceptional Civilian Service Award in 2001. He retired in 2001 and happily spent many of his post-retirement days on the golf course. Aside from golfing, he loved spending time with lifelong friends, traveling the world with Barb, and solving the computer problems of anyone in need. While his impressive career path left Jim much to take pride in, it was his family that ruled his heart. He loved his bride of 52 years deeply, was a devoted and loving father to his daughters. He spent the last two decades of his life delighting in and capturing every aspect of his grandchildren's lives with his ever-present camera and his broad, worshipful smile that was reserved especially for the five of them. Being a grandparent was one of his greatest joys. He loved deeply and was deeply loved.