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The Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary community is deeply saddened by the passing of Virginia (Marble) Magill on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Virginia taught mathematics in the Greece, NY Central School System for 27 years and participated fully in her late husband Professor Stanley R. Magill’s faithful ministry to many generations of students at Roberts Wesleyan College. Virginia was a faithful volunteer for the College, participating in Phonathons and the monthly Prayer Committee.
The Rev. Dr. Robert A. Poland'41 went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2006. Bob grew up in Rochester, NY. He served Presbyterian churches all over the the country. During his tenure in Tampa, Florida, he originated the sermon-in-song, a combination of preaching and singing, and received national recognition. Dr. Poland is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia.
Mary (Cassabaum) Vander Linden'47 died on September 16, 2006 after a two-year battle with cancer. Mary graduated in 1947 from Roberts Junior College. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Wilbur, and six grandchildren. She was very active in First Baptist Church of Rockville, MD.
Judy Yvonne (Lehman) Lyon'69 retired from Mason-Lake ISD, Special Education Teacher Consultant, June 2006. Taught 32 years! She is now living in New Hampshire doing lots of sewing for craft shows. She is also looking forward to seeing many people at Homecoming - where she has done the Bobby's Bazaar for the last five years.
Jim Drew'82 and his family are in the process of moving to Nashville, TN, where he will be writing with some great musicians as well as pursuing recording engineer opportunities. He is also touring and teaching around the country and abroad. Carol and Jim will celebrate 25 years of marriage December, 2006.
Lavonne (Baker) Johnston'82 recently received her Master's of Health Science degree from George Washington University. After years away from work to raise 3 children, she has now reentered the workforce as a physician assistant and research coordinator at Lancaster Gastroenterology, Inc., and a consultant for CSA Medical, Inc. She is involved in research trials that are investigating the use of a medical device invented by her gastroenterologist husband.
Daniel Meister'84 served six years in the United Reformed Church in Great Britain and along with his family is now returning to the USA to begin ministry with Zion UCC in Cincinnati, OH. Daniel also graduated in May 2006 with his D. Min. from Drew University in Madison, NJ. His thesis was entitled, "Celtic Christian Spirituality as a Way of Evangelizing Neo pagan People Groups Resident in Great Britain."
Hoinu Thirumalai Bunce'91 completed her Doctorate of psychology in October 2004, and is now working as a Licensed Psychologist specializing in eating disorders in St. Paul, MN. She and her husband, David, have two daughters, Selvi (9) and Anna (7) and a dog named Buddy.
Amy (Mattioni) Whitener'96 and husband Fred added a second child to their family. Benjamin David was born July 7, 2006. He joins his three year-old sister, Emily Joy.
Sarah (Bridle) Caryl'96 and husband, Matthew, welcomed a new addition to the family on August 30, 2006. Elizabeth Rose joins brothers Zachary (5) and Aidan (2). They recently relocated to the Orlando, Florida area where Matthew is managing and operating a custom 3-D design company.
David and Kelly Haskins Goldberg'97, of Whitman, MA, welcomed a son, Jason David, born July 16, 2006. Jason joins sister, Kathryn, 4.
Michele (Mulroy) Kraynik'97 RN, Esq. has joined Maximus Federal Services as an Appeal Officer. She has also joined Roberts Wesleyan College as an adjunct faculty member in the joint MHA/MNA program where she will teach Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Law.
Holly (McIntosh) Tzounakos'97 and husband Dino welcomed their first child and son, Alexander Stefanos on February 18, 2006.
Tammy Briceland McGarvey’97 and husband Jonathan McGarvey’95 have three children: Elizabeth, was born in Russia in July 2002, and joined the family in October 2003; Rebekah, born February 2004; and Benjamin, born June 2006. Jonathan is a software engineer and an adjunct professor at Roberts Wesleyan College. Tammy is FNP at Churchville Family Medicine.
Rodmon King'98 is a Ph.D. student in philosophy at the University of Rochester and also received a one-year appointment at Hobart William Smith.
Daniel'98 and Katie (Briggs) Waltermire'05 welcomed Ethan Christopher into the family on September 27, 2006. Kate is a full-time nurse in the respiratory unit at Park Ridge Hospital. Dan is currently driving truck for UPS Freight in Rochester and they reside in Gates. Ethan experienced his first Roberts Homecoming four days after arriving (even if it was only for an hour).
Cynthia Smith'98 OM was accepted into the Doctorate of Executive Leadership program at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Her expected graduation is August 2008. She is currently employed at Monroe Community College as an instructor in the Radiologic Technology Department.
Cassidy Layne Hennigan was born September 18, 2006 to Joe and Betsy Hennigan'98. Proud grandparents are Keith and Barb Howell.
Sidney Cole'99 is in the U.S. Army active duty.
Amy (Fuller) O'Brien'99 married Dennis O'Brien on March 25, 2006.
Ben Murphy'00 and Lisa (Adams) Murphy'03 welcomed Erin Grace on August 7, 2006 to their family. Erin joins her 2 year-old sister Emma Joy. Ben also accepted a new position as the director of refugee services at Catholic Family Center.
Jonathan Fields'00 and his wife recently began working with special education students at the Alliance Academy in Quito, Ecuador. They work with 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in remedial math and English and also case manage three students with Asperger's Syndrome.
Bethany (Hillis) Ondrick'01 and husband, Adam Ondrick,celebrated the birth of their son, Logan Hillis Ondrick on July 19, 2006.
Melissa (Otis) Young'01 and husband Wayne Young are now officially the legal guardians of a 12 year-old young man named Jordan, who is from their church community. He is a surprising but amazing blessing to the Young family who says, "We are so thankful for this awesome privilege and huge responsibility to help guide and care for Jordan from now on! All the praise and glory goes to God for this good plan!"
Nate Morrison'02 married Heather Little on June 2, 2006, at the Morning Glory Inn in Pittsburgh, PA.
Lisa (Sirgey) Lafferty'03 and husband Matthew Lafferty'04 welcomed their first baby, Bethany Margaret, on April 19, 2006, weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces and 19 inches long. Lisa is returning to school to get her MBA at UB in the fall but has enjoyed the summer with her little one.
Timothy Shisler'03 was recently hired at Freed, Maxick, and Battaglia in Batavia, NY, as a staff accountant. He also recently purchased a residence in LeRoy, NY. FMB is always looking for qualified employees in A & A, ABL, and Tax areas. Feel free to contact him if you are interested in possible employment.
Eliot'03 and Bethany'07 Giebel were married June 25, 2005 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Greece, NY. Included in the wedding party were Thomas Post'01, Stacey Post'01, Daniel Grape'99, Casey Hvizdak'01, David Grape'01, Shauna Reynolds'01, Casey Greer (attended), Shelly Evans'06, and Grace Immitt Qarmout'05. The musicians included Constance Fee (faculty), Steven Tompkins'05, Julie Runion (faculty), and Kyle and Beth Bultman (faculty). The couple resides in Rochester, NY. Eliot and Bethany welcomed a son, Colin Shawn, born on May 10, 2006.
Tyler Parrish'03 OM has graduated with a master's degree from Endicott College in May '05. He is now working on his Ph.D. focusing on leadership for higher education in Boston. Tyler is currently employed as the Director of Recruitment for a university in Boston and will soon be engaged. He has added a new member to his family ~ a Westie puppy named Denali.
Danielle Colombo'03 married Matthew Loomis on July 1, 2006, at Pittsford Community Church, NY. Aimee Spear Schamback'03 was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids included: Tiffiney Sorce DeBruin'03, Amy Grant'04, and Erika Sorce'04. Danielle works for the Palmyra-Macedon School District as an Early Intervention Teacher and will complete her graduate program in special education from Roberts in December 2006. Matthew is the Product Distribution Supervisor for the Ski Company and is completing his degree from Empire State College. The couple resides in Fairport, NY.
Colleen (Murphy) Thomas'03 and husband Josh Thomas welcomed a baby girl, Layla Faith, on September 19, 2006. She was 9 lbs., 10 oz., and 21 in. long. They are settling into their new lives as parents. Colleen is currently staying home with Layla while Josh works for Heritage Christian Services.
Ryan Barrett'05 and Anna Carter'04 were married in Buffalo, NY, on August 12, 2006. Included in the ceremony were Valerie Miles'05 and Brendan Barrett, currently a junior at Roberts. They have settled in Maryland where Ryan is a 10th grade US History teacher, and Anna is a middle school counselor for Charles County Public Schools.
Lindsay Papa'05, has been working at Harris Interactive, in Rochester, as a research assistant in the marketing communications research team.
Paul Owens'05 and Alissa Fox'05 were married September 23, 2006, in Greece, NY. Included in the ceremony were Bret Hazelwood'05, the best man, and Kristin Mekjean'05, the maid of honor.
Meg (MacKay)'05 married Matt Kennedy'06 this past summer on August 25. Meg works at M&T Bank's Chili branch as a sales development trainee. Meg and Matt reside in North Chili.
Lori Emmerling'06 OM has started her own PartyLite® Candle Consulting Business. If you are interested, please contact Lori at lemmer@rochester.rr.com.
Cameron Edele'06 is a string teacher in the Oswego public school system.
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