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Elizabeth F. Zahniser, age 97, of Heritage Village, Gerry, NY, died March 2, 2007. She was the helpmate and wife of 34 years of Rev. Dr. Clarence H. Zahniser, a minister in the Free Methodist Church and a professor both at Houghton and Roberts Wesleyan College.
Ruth (Cook) Smith'53 would like to update us on her daughters and sons- in- law. Leah Kate Warr joined sister Kali on October 29, 2005. Her mom and dad are Julie (Smith) Warr'93 and Shawn Warr'94. Luke Michael Brower joined sister Alyssa on June 17, 2006. Mom and dad are Pamela (Smith) Brower'91 and Craig Brower.
John Wheeler’58 and his wife, Fran, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 1, 2007. They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren.
Scott’75 and Hanna (Hellmann)’76 Reithel live in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Scott is the senior vice president of Metropolitan Associates and is in charge of their property management division. Scott was recently elected to the position of vice president of the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) located in Alexandria, Virginia. NAHMA represents managers and owners of over a million federally assisted and tax credit apartments and advocates legislative and regulatory issues for the multi housing industry. Hanna continues to work as a registered nurse in the specialty surgery unit at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee.
Dan Yearick’79 recently co-authored a book entitled “Four Marks of the Healthy Ministry Professional” published by College Press Publishing Company for release in May 2007. Dan is a licenced professional counselor who maintains a private practice in Waynesville, NC, where he lives with his wife and three children.
Ruth (Jesson) Cleere’80, ’06 completed her Master’s in Management at RWC in June 2006. Ruth presented a workshop entitled “Retention: What’s All the Fuss About? Support Strategies to Keep the Adult Student” at the 2006 International CAEL Conference (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning) in Boston in November 2006. Ruth works as Administrative Director for the RN to BS Program at Roberts Wesleyan College.
Barry’83 and Denise (Hontz)’82 Crocker celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in January. They have two children: Jenelle (24) who is a graduate of Liberty University and teaches fifth grade in Conway, SC; and Andrew (22) who just graduated from Chattanooga State College with a graphic design major. Barry earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in 2000 from Covington Theological Seminary and is the senior pastor of Langston Baptist Church in Conway, SC. Denise is an operating room nurse at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. She has been working as an OR nurse for over 18 years and has earned her CNOR and RNFA credentials.
Holly (Smith) Aipoalani’93 is the director of Outreach and Praise! Fellowship Church in Russell, PA, and the Executive Director of Somebody Cares Warren/Jamestown which is a local chapter of Somebody Cares America.
Nicole (Carruthers) Pajak’95 was presented with the 2006 Award of Excellence by her employer, Bank of America. This award is presented to the top 1% of bank employees for their contribution in furthering the bank’s core values.
Bill’95 and Beth’97 Bigham welcomed Austin Charles Bigham into the world on Thursday, February 22 at 6:37 a.m. Austin joined his two older sisters Maddie, 6, snd Sammie, 3, and brother Eli, 2.
Melissa (Pampaline) Steele’97 and husband, Ira, welcomed their 3rd child. Owen Maxwell was born on July 7, 2006. He joins his brother Ethan Paul (2) and Leah Rochelle (5). They live in Richmond, VA.
Jaclyn Marie Jackson and Jeffrey David Christenson’97 were married on July 29, 2006, at St. Charles Church in Syracuse. The bride is the daughter of William Jackson, of Syracuse. She is the granddaughter of Helen Egloff, also of Syracuse. The groom is the son of Jackie Christenson and Ren Christenson, both of Rochester. He is the grandson of Edna DeWitt, of Scottsville, and the late George DeWitt. Maid of honor was Julie Jackson, sister of the bride. Best man was Steven Christenson, brother of the groom. A reception was held at The Empire Room, New York State Fairgrounds, Solvay. The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas.
Michael and Jody (Monroe) Parisi’97 welcomed a daughter, Kathryn Angeline, born September 30, 2006. Kathryn joins her sister Meghan, 3. Michael is an instrumental music teacher in the Rochester City School District. Jody is an elementary vocal music teacher in the Caledonia-Mumford School District. They reside in Churchville with their pug, Yoda.
Thomas (TJ) Kauffman’97 married Laura Opett on December 15, 2006, at the First Baptist Church of Penfield. Jonathan McGarvey’95 and Adam Marrer participated. The couple resides in Penfield.
Rob’97 and Megan’03 Hoose will be celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary in June. Robert is teaching art at Edison Tech High School and Megan is doing a one-year residency program as a chaplain at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Zaida Palavicini-Fabre’98 and husband, Jornas Fabre, welcomed a baby girl, Zoey Isabell, on March 10, 2006. She joins big sister, Julianna Maria, 2.
Heather Huntley’99 earned her Ph.D. in History from St. Andrews University, Scotland, in 2005. She is the director of programs for KidWorks, an urban non-profit in Santa Ana, CA. Through its five programs, they restore at-risk neighborhoods one life at a time.
Julie (Ehrets) Furman’00 and Van Furman announce the birth of their son, Van Willis Furman on February 20, 2007. He joins his brother Adam, 2.
Noelle (Williams) Adams’00 welcomed a new daughter, Virginia Iris, on July 14, 2006. She joins his brother Henry Hershell, 1.
Tim Edin’01 serves as the senior pastor of the Norwood Free Methodist Church in Huntington, WV. Along with pastoral duties, he is enrolled in a year-long residency in clinical pastoral education at the local hospital, which is his full-time job. He deals with patients from a variety of backgrounds. His Roberts and Seminary education prepared him well to be a life-long learner.
Emily (Wilson) Brenner’02 earned a master’s in science in kinesiology from the University of Kentucky in August 2006. She is currently teaching dance in the College of Education at UK.
Daniel Bennett’02 and Gretchen Bird’03 were engaged December 31, 2006. An August 2007 wedding is planned.
Kimberly Martin’03 is visiting Jerusalem, Israel for three weeks this spring.
Jessica Heckman’03 married Jonathan Deeb’03 on September 25, 2004. Sam Stephenson’03, Derek Spink’03, Chad Mitchell’03, and Andrew-Paul Deeb’10 were groomsmen. Jennifer Bradley’03 sang at the ceremony. Jessica and Jonathan currently reside in Albany, NY. Jessica is an assistant nurse manager on an OB/GYN floor at Albany Medical Center, while pursuing a women’s health nurse practitioner degree. Jonathan works for the NY State Police in the Financial Crime Unit.
Averi (Morehouse) Buck’03 and Richard Buck’04 welcomed a son, Conner Jeffrey, on October 20, 2006. Conner was 7 lbs 8 oz and was born at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Elisabeth Bennett’04 has been teaching English in Japan for the Wakakusa Gakkuen program since August 2005 and will be returning to SUNY Geneseo, NY, in August of this year to finish her master’s degree in early childhood education.
Rebekah (Callihan) Warner’04 and husband Robert had a baby girl on December 20, 2006.
Joel Morehouse’05 is currently working on a second bachelor’s at Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA, studying classical liberal arts and sciences. He is working part time as a music instructor, choir director, and organist at Mission San Buenaventura in Ventura, CA.
Mitzi (Williams) Rose’05 and Jonathon M. Rose’05 welcomed Devin Valette Rose on Monday, December 11, 2006. The proud grandmother is Jillene M. Rose’78.
Leah (Huff) Potter’06 married Kevin Potter on December 30, 2006. Christy Gross (Huff)’96, Becky Huff’99, Julie Davis’07 were bridesmaids. The wedding was in Churchville, NY. The couple moved to Midlothian, VA, in January.
Kristen (Symonds) Burress'06 and Joseph Burress were married on January 6, 2007, at Victory Baptist Church. They are making their home in Hilton, NY.
Andrew Grimm'06 and Lyndsay Pierce'06 were united in marriage on January 6, 2007, at Northgate Free Methodist Church in Batavia. Bishop Richard Snyder performed the ceremony for the daughter of Mitch and LynnSue Pierce of Batavia and the son of Nelson and Julie Grimm of Byron. The couple is living in Bergen.
Organizational Management
Martha Maher Palermo’00 OM91 of Spencerport has been promoted to assistant director at MCC. She previously worked in the controller’s office and has been with MCC for five years.
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