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June Britton'44, wife of Rev. Robert Britton'45, went home to be with her Lord on June 21, 2005.
George Thayer'54 and his wife, Joyce, have had one immediate family member at all of the Free Methodist Schools.
Merlin C. Baker’59, of New Castle, PA, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 68 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Janice Smith Baker’60, sons, Brent’86 (June), Brian (Lisa) and foster son, James (Alice) LaPeer, adoring grandchildren, sisters, Neva Pfouts’43 (Neil) and Martha Smeltzer (Clair), a brother, John Baker (Lola) and many loved nieces and nephews. Merlin was an ordained minister in the Free Methodist Church of North America, serving churches in Pennsylvania, Kansas, Michigan, and Oregon. For nine years, he served as Conference Superintendent of the Ohio Annual Conference of the FMC. He faithfully attended the First United Methodist Church in New Castle. Merlin was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pirates. He enjoyed golfing and maintaining a lifetime list of birds. He also enjoyed photography and was a registered high school official for softball in Oregon. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends.
John Dempster’61 and his wife Jane retired from teaching in December 1993. They have three children and four grandchildren. One son graduated from RWC as did both daughters-in-law.
William Romesburg’69 just retired from 32 years of teaching high school math. He will be watching his 7 month-old granddaughter, teaching tennis, tutoring, and, hopefully soon, be opening a B & B on 20 acres in VA, MTS.
Ignatius David’71 completed thirty-two years of pastoral ministry in the United Methodist Church of East Ohio Conference. Currently he is serving as senior pastor at Chapel of the Cross United Methodist Church in North Lawrence, Ohio. He also just completed his second year program for a master’s degree in clinical pastoral counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary.
Jay Marcucci'71 was elected VP of the local school board (5th year on board) Half Hollow Hills School District. Received NYD Permanent SDA and Provisional SAS Certifications as of September 2006.
William Trudgen’72 is an adjunct faculty member at Warner Southern College.
Dr. David M. Shockey'74 returned to Philadelphia Biblical University this fall. His wife Eleanor (Kirk)'73 looks forward to building her own class of piano students.
Sharon (Daningburg) Watson’78 has written a writing textbook titled Jump In: A Workbook for Reluctant and Eager Middle School Writers, published by Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc., and available at www.apologia.com. She was forced to retire from homeschooling when her own children graduated, but she continues to teach writing and literature to area homeschool students and to workshop attendees. Her husband’s name is Terry Watson’76.
Cindy Morris Matthews’80 welcomed her new granddaughter, Emily Elizabeth, who is the daughter of Katherine and son-in-law, Jacob Miller. Emily was born July 3, 2006, and Cindy was fortunate to be present and assist at her delivery. Cindy is a nurse practitioner working at Advanced Breast Care in Marietta, Georgia.
Bill Hargenrader’81 is beginning his fourth year as pastor of the Fleming Free Methodist Church in Unionville, PA. Nancy (Chapman)’81 and Bill will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on October 10, 2006. Nancy works as a customer service rep. at Omega Bank. They are the proud grandparents of Logan (2) and Lance (7 months). Their daughter Tiffany is a junior at Bluffton University in Bluffton, Ohio. Their son, Jeremiah, is a senior at Bald Eagle Area High School. Their oldest daughter, Heather, lives in the same community.
Elizabeth (Tucker) Gross’82 recently earned a Master’s in Fine Arts in creative writing from National University.
Diane (Baker) Peterson’82 finished school as a registered nurse. Her specialty is post-partum and newborn nursery. She is a grandmother of a beautiful baby girl and is expecting a new grandson any day now.
Frank Sumner’84 is working on a degree in gerontological nursing practitioner at Nazareth College and expects to finish in Dec. ’06. He is employed at Unity Health System, Park Ridge Hospital, as a staff nurse in the ICU. Frank’s daughter, JoLynn, graduated from Nazareth Academy and will attend MCC this fall.
Deborah Gronquist Gates'85 has recently published her first novel, The Yut Story. It is published by Tate Publishing. The novel is a fantasy/allegory and is available online and by request at all major bookstores.
Mark E. Curtis'92 recently received a promotion to Senior Programmer/Developer at Current Communications in Henrietta, NY. He and his wife, Charity (Norton) Curtis'92 live in Spencerport, NY. Charity homeschools their 3 children, Aaron (6th grade), Rachel (3rd grade), and Sarah (1st grade).
Sharna Graves Ross’92 and Eric Ross welcomed their second son, Luke Edwin, on April 18, 2006. He joins his brother Joshua.
Jennifer Ann Sweet'92 received a master's degree in education administration from Michigan State University in December of 2004. Teaching vocal and general music and drama club at the Reading-Fleming Intermediate School in Flemington, NJ. She is also a foster parent of Joseph, a 2 year old little boy, since February of 2005.
Tobias James George Reid was born June 5, 2006, to Mike and Karen Reid'93. He joins siblings Mhari (6), John (4), and Kylie (3).
Nancy (Kurtz) Termer’93 was married, on January 28, 2006, to Michael Termer. She has a new position as Research Coordinator Nurse in Infectious Disease at The University of Rochester.
Stacie Boltin'93 and husband Tim currently live in Barre, VT. They have a 16 month-old daughter and a baby due in Jan.'07. Stacie works per-diem as an RN at a birthing center and a nursing home. Tim is a full-time culinary student and Stacie is taking classes to pursue an associates in visual arts.
Following a lengthy illness, Nina Hsiung, age 7, passed away on Monday morning, July 24, at the family home. We her parents, Steve and Marie (Lohnes) Hsiung'94 and sister Sarah, age 4, and the extended family appreciate the kindness and prayers of a host of people around the world who were partners in this faith journey of over six months. Thank you for your continued prayers for our family, trusting in God's mercy and strength to sustain us. Nina is now at peace with the Lord. Details about Nina's journey can be found at : http://www.ninahsiung.blogspot.com/
Cindy (Kliewer) Kennedy'95 and husband, Dave'93, had a baby girl, Ainsley Marie, on July 28, 2006. She joins big sisters Lillian (8) and Kaija (6) and big brother Eli (almost 2).
Rebecca (McIntyre) Chalone'95 and Joseph Chalone announce the birth of their third child, Emma Jane. She joins brother, Luke, and sister, Katherine.
Sandra (Moore) Goulding’96 married Frank R. Goulding and has a wonderful stepson, J. Randolph Goulding. They keep busy between traveling to corporate events with Frank’s company, attending a variety of activities for Randolph (age 14), and keeping up with other family happenings. She is currently studying at Emory University for a master’s degree in public health and is working as a psychiatric research assistant for Emory University’s faculty at Grady Memorial Hospital. Life is busy but good!
Denise Bartos'97 is the new director of Gillette Hall at Houghton College. She says,"The students and staff I've encountered here have been welcoming, and I'm excited to be in a vocation where I can really impact students' lives. I miss Roberts, but I'm glad to be close by. If you're ever in the greater Houghton area, stop by. I'd love to see a friendly Roberts face!"
Naomi (Wayne) Ludwig’98 is a 7th grade science teacher in the Syracuse City School District and loves her job. She is married to a wonderful husband, Dan, and has a two year-old son, Eric. She attends the Syracuse Vineyard Church.
Brett W. Gould'98 and wife, Cara, had a baby boy on February 12, 2006. His name is Oscar William Gould, and joins his big sister, Ella Russell Gould, who is 4 years old.
Rodmon King'98 is a Ph.D student in philosophy at the U of R and just got a one-year appointment at Hobart William Smith.
Suzanne McNair George’00 (MSW) is executive director of both the YMCA Lewis Street and Carlson Metrocenter Childcare YMCA Center.
Souly Sanasith’00 and Kristen Sanasith of Houghton, NY, had a beautiful son, Layton Dao, born on May 13, 2006.
John Vinkle'01 and Julie (Vicki) Vinkle'02 welcomed a son, John Adam, on June 27, 2006. He was 8 pounds and 21 inches long.
Brian and Doni (Tschorke) Dwyer’01 welcomed their first baby girl. Brooklyn Mackenzie Dwyer was born on June 17, 2006. Everyone is doing well. Brian is teaching earth science at Canastota High School, and Doni is teaching at Madison County Headstart.
Bridget Brown’02 announces her engagement on February 23, 2006, to Joe Miceli. They are planning an August 2008 wedding.
Rebecca (Norton) Laird'02 graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary on May 20, 2006. She was commissioned as a probationary elder in the United Methodist Church on June 4, 2006, in the North Central New York Annual Conference. Rebecca is now serving as the pastor of the Dolgeville and Oppenheim United Methodist Churches.
Lisa (Sirgey) Lafferty’03 and Matthew Lafferty’04 welcomed their first baby. Bethany Margaret was born on April 19, 2006, weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Lisa is returning to school to get her MBA at UB in the fall but is enjoying the summer with her little one.
Richard Buck’04 and Averi Morehouse'03 were married in Argyle, NY, on September 17, 2005. They are expecting their first child in October. They are residing in Clifton Park, NY.
Christopher Bullwinkle'04 is getting married on September 2 to Tammy Schildhaver who graduated with a B.S. in biology from Nazareth College. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Buffalo. Chris and Tammy will settle in the Buffalo area. Bonadio & Co., LLP is transferring Chris to their Buffalo office.
Liz Herman’04 is currently living in Israel studying for an M.A. in TESOL at Tel Aviv University. She is also recently engaged to Simon Andrew Stout, originally from Indianapolis, IN. They are getting married on October 8, 2006, in Rochester. She feels so blessed to be in Israel and asks for prayer as she tells the people about Jesus.
Renee Van Meter’04 was married to Joseph Hammerlsough on April 29, 2006. Sara (Layton) Bogey'04 was a bridesmaid and her husband Andrew Bogey'05 played the trumpet during the ceremony. Renee and Joseph currently live in Baltimore, MD where Renee obtained her master’s degree in social work last year and currently works with children in foster care.
On August 12, 2006, Ryan Barrett'05 and Anna Carter'04 were married in Buffalo, NY. Included in the ceremony were Valerie Miles'05 and Brendan Barrett'08. They have settled in Maryland where Ryan is a 10th grade U.S. History teacher, and Anna is a middle school school counselor for Charles County Public Schools.
Andrew Nelson’05 AIM graduate has obtained an accounting position in Erie, PA, at the CPA firm of Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh, and Co. He started on June 19 and is now looking into studying information for the CPA exam.
Elizabeth Kuehn'06 recently moved to Ithaca, NY, and is teaching 8th grade math in the Ithaca City School District.
Hannah LaBorie'06 was hired by Blue Iceberg, a web design firm in Manhattan, after interning with them since January 2006. She has been busy with various freelance jobs along with all the museums and galleries the city has to offer.
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Paul H. Washington'92, one of our 2006 Sports Hall of Fame winners, is currently living in Jamaica, West Indies. While at Roberts, Paul was captain of the Men's Varsity Soccer Team 1990-92 and a member of the international club. 
