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Helen Evangeline Martin'39 passed away on January 30, 2007, at Life Care Center of Citrus County in Lecanto, Florida. Ms. Martin attended Chesbrough College in North Chili, NY. She taught elementary school for many years in both Pennsylvania and Florida, spending 26+ years at Cleveland Court Elementary in Lakeland.
The Rev. W. Dale Rhome’51 died Tuesday, December 5, 2006, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. He was a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College and Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY. He served as a staff sergeant in the U. S. Army during World War II, including 11 months of combat with the 71st Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division in the European Theater, the Battle of the Bulge and Normandy. Rev. Rhome was an ordained elder in 1953 in the Free Methodist Church, Oil City Conference.
Burt Hamilton’59 has written a book entitled Remembering My People. The book is a warm, oral history in which he looks back over his years in school (including Roberts), church life, Annual Conferences, etc. It is a rich catalogue, the “reading of which will cause others to remember the rich heritage that is ours.”
John Bovard’77 is now serving as the executive director of Youth for Christ Lehigh Valley in the Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton, PA area. Joanie (Clay) is working as an administrative assistant in the Allentown school district, and they celebrated 20 years of wedded bliss in October. They are looking forward to reuniting with everyone at this year’s Homecoming, in particular with the Class of ’77.
Raymond Anderson’80 married Deborah Romero’80 on October 20, 2004 at the First Free Methodist Church in Oklahoma City.
Carolyn Estrella’88 was married to Felix Aponte Jr. on July 2006. She obtained a second master’s in educational administration from St. John Fisher College in 2001. She is currently employed with the NYC Department of Education as a Reading First Coordinator.
John Pennell’89 was named Chief Financial Officer for Catholic Family Center in Rochester, NY, in August 2006. John is married to Ann (Faulkner)’88. They live in Hilton, NY, with their son, Matthew, age 8.
Stacie (Hurd) Boltin’93 welcomed a new daughter, Julia Suzanne Boltin, born December 4, 2006. She joins her sister Sophia, 22 months.
Paula Steiner (Persing)’94 and Mark Steiner welcomed twin daughters, Margaret Jean and Neleh Loraine, born October 28, 2006. They join big brother, Wesley Douglas. Paula is a high school math teacher and Mark is a warrantee manager. They live in Wakarusa, IN.
Rachael Van Dyke (Diello)’94 received a three-week scholarship to Japan through the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar Program. The program offers an all-expense paid cultural experience to Japan for full-time teachers. Currently, Rachael teaches 1-12th grade art at Marathoner Christian School, Grand Rapids, MI.
Kelly Hill (Furman)’95 and Daniel Hill welcomed a new baby boy, Aidyn Daniel Hill, born on October 23, 2006. He joins his 3-year-old sister, Chloe.
Matthew Gabbey’96 married Stacey Chambers on September 23, 2006, at Le Roy Methodist Church.
Brian Slattery'96 and his wife Katie, welcomed son Matthew David on September 5, 2006. Matty joins big brother, Will (3).
To Valerie Miller (Crombe)'97 and Scott Miller, twin daughters, Brooke Elizabeth and Kaitlyn Pearl, were born. They join big brother, Robert Jacob, 2. Valerie is a stay-at-home mom and Scott is a dentist in Asheville, North Carolina.
Lisa “Gunner” Gunn’98 married Chuck Kemzura on October 1, 2005, in Sweet Valley, PA. Lisa was thrilled to have Robin Fuller-Jones’97 and Melissa Allen Dyer’97 as bridesmaids. Heather Murray Styer’97 was a phenomenal accompanist and sang a very special song to the bride and groom. Alecia Angrisano Bates’98 provided a special reading. Lisa is employed by several children’s agencies, both as a therapeutic staff support worker and a mobile crisis worker. Lisa is also a facilitator on a team that works with families to resolve conflict and change aggressive and negative behaviors. Chuck is employed by Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Inc. as a therapeutic staff support worker, director, and supervisor. Lisa is now the proud step mom of Christina Kemzura, 11, as well.
Lisa Raysor (Williams)’98 and husband Dave had a baby girl named Ashlyn Brooke on October 11, 2006. She weighed 6 lbs and was 19 inches long.
Jonathan and Suzan (Ewer) George’99 welcomed a son, Jacob Michael, born December 24, 2006. He joins sisters Hannah Grace, 5, and Abigail Faith, 3.
Ja Vita Moreira (Cruz)’99 married Ernest Moreira on February 1, 2007. Their ceremony was in Kew Gardens, NY (Queens). They currently reside in the Bronx (NYC). She is supervisor of sales administration for Elderplan and the proud stepparent of a thirteen-year-old son, Ean.
Scott Phillips’99 married Ashley Stroud in Los Angeles, CA, on January 21, 2007, after meeting at Fuller Theological Seminary. Marcus Crosby ’00 was a groomsman. Stephen and Stephanie Mahler’95, Ryuichi Machida’99, Nancy Carter’98, and Tabitha Singh’99 were also in attendance. Scott is currently working as a therapist at Hathaway-Sycamore Child and Family Services. Ashly is completing her graduate degree in the School of Intercultural Studies with a focus on children-at-risk. The couple resides in the warm weather of Pasadena, CA.
To Timothy’99 and Lorrie (Harrington) Hill’98 twin girls were born. Kiersten Noelle and Makayla Grace were born on July 9, 2006. They joined sister, Nicole Ashley, age 2 ½.
Heather Howell (Hiltsley)’99 has returned to the states after teaching music and art for four years at an international school in Indonesia. On November 25, 2006, she married Ben Howell, whom she met on the field. He is a North Carolina native.
Kristen Terhaar (Rupp)’00 and her husband Michael welcomed Haley Joy into their family on September 27, 2005.
To Daniel'00 and Bethany (Whittaker) Bowman'99, a daughter, Una Pearl, was born on August 5, 2005.
Sarah MacNeill (Rutenber)’01 and Jonathan MacNeill’99 added a new member to their family. Rebekah Praise joined big sister Hannah Grace on July 3, 2006.
Beth (Austin) Kresge’01 graduated from Broome Community College in December of 2005 with a degree in nursing. She has been working as an RN on a cardiac stepdown unit.
May Prevosti (Durbin)’01 and David Prevosti’96 welcomed a baby boy, Noah James Charles, on September 22, 2006.
Amy Woeller (Morrison)’02 married Collynn Woeller on October 14, 2006. The ceremony was held at Asbury United Methodist in Rochester, NY. Amy is a 3rd grade teacher for the Webster Central School District and Collynn just received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Cornell University.
Laura (Furniss) George’03 married Cylon George in August 2006 at a private ceremony on Fire Island.
Nathan Gabriel Cabrera was born April 4, 2006, to Angela (Roberts) Cabrera’03 and Will Cabrera. Nathan joins big brother, Josiah (2).
Brian Dwyer’03 and Donielle (Tschorke)’01 had a baby girl. Brooklyn Mackenzie was born June 17, 2006. She was 9 lbs 6 oz. Brian currently teaches earth science at Canastota High School, and Doni teaches at Head Start for Madison County.
Stacey Houghtaling’04 recently started working for the Rochester Area Salvation Army-Project ReDirect as a veterans outreach case manager.
Kimberly (McGlinchey) ’05 married Brian Nash on October 29, 2006, in Chestnut Hill, PA. Christina Dodd’05 was a bridesmaid.
Dena (Bertolone) Halterman’05 married Aaron Halterman on August 20, 2005. Dena was hired as a special education teacher and is currently specializing with autistic children. The couple resides in Clay, NY.
Jamie French’05 married Charles Lindner on August 5, 2006.
Michelle Thibault'05 will be getting married to Cris Schrader on May 6, 2007. The bridal party will include two fellow graduates of RWC, Shawna Deal'05 and Amanda Hoyos'06. Other attendants from RWC will include Todd Townshed'05 Cristin Teutul'05, Julie Thompson'05, Caroline Bitton'05, Courtney Roberts'05, and Elizabeth Grillo'05.The couple will reside in Albany, NY. Michelle will be finishing up her master's in special education at Sage College in Troy, NY, and Cris will continue working with an engineering consultant company in Schenectady, NY.
Caroline Bitton’05 and Jonathan Lee were engaged on Christmas Day 2006 and are planning a fall wedding in 2007.
In October 2006, Andrew Suitter’05 accepted the position of English and Youth Pastor at Korean Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Nashville, TN. He is working with students and their families in their transition to life in the US and is attempting to learn Korean himself. This past September, Andrew also became an associate at Groundworks Inc, a ministry and non-profit event planning and management company located in Franklin, TN.
Shelly Evans’05 has been working as a paraprofessional for InterActive Therapy Group (ITG) in Rochester, NY, while completing requirements for New York State certification in early childhood education. She will now be working as a special education teacher for ITG, providing home-based services for infants and preschoolers with disabilities.
Amy Faro’06 married John Keller’03 on October 8, 2006, at Pearce Memorial Church. Peter Knappen officiated and many Roberts alum were present and participated in the wedding. Amy is an RN, working at Strong Memorial Hospital on the pediatric adolescent floor. John is employed as the pastor of community life at Pearce Memorial Church.
Susan Sander’99 BSN is a graduate of the Modular RN program Goup 3. She is currently employed full time as a case manager and has been studying for her MSN at Walden University online. She will graduate in June 2007. In August of 2006, she applied for the John Hartford Foundation scholarship at Duke University. She was awarded the full paid scholarship to Duke University for a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner post master’s certificate beginning January 2007. She will study to become a GNP.
Christopher Paap’94 OM married Lisa Wendell on April 22, 2006, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Victor.
George A. Childs’95 OM retired as of June 30, 2006, from his position as an Officer in The Salvation Army. For 29 years, he served at various positions in many different communities. He was commissioned and ordained in June 1977. He then served in the Adult Rehabilitation Centers in many states. He briefly served as the Property Development Officer in Headquarters in West Nyack, NY. George is now living in Bear, DE, with his oldest daughter and her family. He just started a home office business providing home inventory services.
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