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Thomas B. Simpson’37 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6. Rev. Simpson was a retired Free Methodist pastor in the Genesee Conference and was residing at Heritage Village in Gerry, NY.
Freda Fay (Larson) Kozik’46 died December 13, 2007, at age 86. She received her associate arts degree from Roberts Junior College and baccalaureate degree from Seattle Pacific University.
Her life included some interesting experiences such as working with West Penn Corporation to help bring electrification to rural areas in Pennsylvania, slimed fish in a cannery, and taught school in Alaska and Ohio.
While she was a graduate student in history at The Ohio State in Columbus, she met and married Thomas Kozik. Both received doctorate degrees there, she in history and he in mechanical engineering, after which they moved to College Station, TX. Her husband had accepted a faculty appointment teaching mechanical engineering at Texas A & M. Freda was active in campus and community organizations, and sometimes gave programs and lectures on secular and religious topics.
Freda is survived by her husband Thomas Kozik; two sisters, Constance Phillips of Olean, NY; Margaret Stahl of Ridgeway, PA; and nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Gloria Johnson Fidler’58 published her second book called Adventures in India: The Winding Path. She tells about her life and time in India as a Free Methodist missionary.
Glenn C. Dayton’71 passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008, at age 59. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Melissa Dayton and his wife Linda (Freeman) Dayton.
Keith Arnold’72 is currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau.
James McNutt’77 has been promoted to the position of full professor at Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, KY. He continues research and publication focusing on the German churches prior to the Holocaust.
Pamela Swauger Caprino’78 has lived in the Jamestown area for almost 15 years now. I have three beautiful children; Gabe 18, Josiah 16, and Clare 14. I began teaching immediately after college, taught 9 years in a private school, but became a stay-at-home mom until recently. I now work as an office assistant at my church in Jamestown. Musically active – writing songs, leading worship, and hosting women’s retreats. Pamelacaprino @ gmail.com
Laura (Kuhn) Zelenak’83 recently accepted the position of Cath/Electrophysiology Lab manager for Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Sheri Mitchell Collins’86 lost her battle with cancer on February 11, 2008. She had been fighting for three years and was a teacher at her church Academy at the time. She left behind her loving husband Scott’86 and five children Rebecca 18, Sarah 14, Kimberly 12, Anna Noel 7, and Thomas 5
John Waldo’86 has started a new job as the Director of Leadership Programs for the Resource Center in Flint, MI. Two programs, one for high school youth and one for adults are designed to increase participants’ awareness of community challenges, opportunities, and ways to serve.
Elizabeth (Rosa) Reed’92 M.H.R. 42 just got married December 1, 2007 to Ernest M. Reed. They are living in Florida and are both retired. Ernest has been the president of our community Sea Pines for 15 years. He also has had a county appointed position on the CORC Board. I stay busy helping him solve community issues, publishing the monthly newsletter, and organizing monthly events for approximately 800 residents. We have several vacations planned. I am learning to scuba dive and I am having fun making lots of new friends.
David Kennedy’93 has taken a new position at Baylor University as the Assistant Director for Administrative Services. His wife Cindy (Kliewer)’95 cares for their 4 children Lillian (9), Kaija (7), Eli (3), and Ainsley (1 ½).
Everol George Smith’94 married Andrea Joan Samuels during a double-ring ceremony at Black River Parish Church in Jamaica, West Indies. Everol is a worldwide advertising manager for Xerox. The couple will reside in West Henrietta, NY.
Bill Bigham’95 VP for Advancement for Roberts Wesleyan College has accepted the position of VP for Advancement at Cedarville University in Ohio. Bill will begin his new position on July 1.
Theresa Latini’95 is one of the newest members of the Luther Seminary, serving as assistant professor of congregational and community care. Previously she served as Assistant Professor of Pastoral and Congregational Care at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI.
Jim’95 and Jaya (Hivale)’94 Wilkin (above) ask that you keep their family in your prayers as Jim gets ready to leave for Afghanistan on April 27.
Julie (Neus) Doyle’96 and her husband Josh are happy to announce the birth of their first child, Jillian Eva Doyle, born on May 29, 2007.
Lyn (Tomc) Sonnenberg’96 and her husband Chris welcomed their first child on September 20, 2007. Gabe Christopher Paul Sonnenberg weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz. and looks just like his mother! Lyn is a developmental fellow at Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, working with children with complex medical and developmental needs such as autism,and cerebral palsy, and is a consultant pediatrician.
Thomas and Deborah (Ramsey) Rodgers’97 announce the arrival of Nolan David Ramsey born January 14, 2008. He weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz. and was 21 inches long. He joins big brother Jacob.
Bethany Welch’00 successfully defended her dissertation on Catholic sponsored community development for completion of a doctorate in Urban Affairs and Public Policy from the University of Delaware. Bethany has taken a position as Senior Research Associate at the Center for Governmental Research in Albany, NY, where she will continue to explore social policy issues in the interest of achieving more just communities.
Josh’01 and Beth (Austin)’01 Kresge welcomed a son, Benjamin Tyler, born December 27, 2007.
Scott Miller’99 M.S.M. 03 has accepted a position with RIT as Senior Research Administrator in Sponsored Research Services.
Jocelyn (Reynolds) Rauch’03 has accepted a position as Education Associate with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. She and her husband Mark, children Will (3) and Maggie (2), recently purchased a home in Syracuse and are expecting their third child in August.
Jeremy and Shannon Rae Stiehler Smith’03 recently moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Unclejer @ hotmail com
Stephanie Hare Wexler’03 and her husband Nicholas welcomed a second son to their family. Tristan Matthew Wexler was born on February 1, 2008, joining his big brother Connor 2. Stephanie is a caseworker with Onondaga County DDS, Children’s Division. Wexler 115 @ gmail.com
Kathleen Aksoy’04 O.M. 122 has accepted a position with Coca-Cola Enterprises in Atlanta, GA.
Stacy (Dunn) Head’05 was recently awarded the Career in Teaching First Year Teacher Award. Of 400 new Rochester City School teachers hired last year, Stacy was one of the thirteen selected for this award in recognition for her outstanding teaching in the Rochester City School District. Stacy is a 5th grade Special Education teacher at school 43.
John Edwards’07 has had a book published Crucible of Empire
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