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(2009 unless otherwise noted)

Gordon Tapper ’83 and Aviva Weintraub (Cornell), Aug. 20, 2008 

Charles Rosenstein ’86 and Michelle Duncan, Dec. 24, 2008. 

Paul Lobo ’89 and Kinga Krisko, Nov. 15, 2008 

Jeffrey Sharp ’89 and Douglas Steinbrech (Univ. of Iowa), Aug. 19, 2008 

Amy Palmer ’95 and Douglas Ellis (Williams College), May 10, 2008 

Robin Bellizzi ’98 and Titus Queen (Ole Miss), Jan. 31 

Harper Fertig ’98 and James Robinson, Jan. 24 

Kristina Bomberger ’00 and Blake Mumby (Univ. of VT), April 11 

Hayden Condon ’00 and Julie Doherty (Providence College), Sept. 27, 2008 

Judd Rothstein ’00 and Britany Foster (Univ. of NC), Aug. 30, 2008 

Nicole Rudolph ’00 and Clifford Katz, June 14, 2008 

David Dobbins ’01 and Erin McAfee, June 14, 2008 

Dana Snyde ’01 and Jon Hammack (Univ. of WA), June 14, 2008 

Dana Bliss ’02 and Saya Otsubo ’02, Oct. 11, 2008 

Michael Martocci ’02 and Nicole Flowers ’02, Sept. 6, 2008 

Phill Ramey ’02 and Yaeka Katsuta ’02, Aug. 9, 2008 

Obie Bate ’03 and Conway Walthew ’03, March 14 

Christie Philbrick-Wheaton ’04 and Andrew Galvin, Sept. 6, 2008 

Adam Rubinstein ’04 and Anne Holzberg (Univ. of MD), Dec. 28, 2008 

Robert (Will) Cathcart ’05 and Christine Aguinaldo ’05, Aug. 16, 2008 

Bianca Verrilli ’05 and Gustavo Valdiviezo, March 19, 2008

Births & Adoptions

(2009 unless otherwise noted) 

To Robert McMahon ’81 and Fenton: Robert William III ‘Liam,’ Aug. 25, 2008 

To Jean-Pierre Conte ’85 and Martha: Sophie Isabella, Jan. 17 

To Dale Bryk ’87 and Jonathan Weidlinger: Julian, May 20, 2008 

To Andrew Gatt ’90 and Julia Tarasova: Gregory William, Sept. 13, 2008, joining Daniel 

To Tim and Christina Lyndrup ’90 Farrell: Brenden Mark, Aug. 1, 2008 

To Gus Coldebella ’91 and Heather: Tenley, Feb. 2 

To Edward and Stacy Veitch ’91 Wright: Sadie Maeve, April 9, joining Norah 

To Richard Burke ’92 and Jacqueline: Christian Karol, Nov. 10, 2008, joining Auggie, Cal, and Reid 

To Steve ’92 and Tiffany Ullrich ’94 McLaud: Theodore Charles ‘Teddy,’ Dec. 1,

2008, joining James and Collyer 

To Douglas Barnes ’93 and Katrina: Robert Douglas, April 21 

To W. Price Roe ’93 and Peg: William Rush, Sept. 26, 2008 

To Andy Antrobus ’94 and Nancy: Grant Hamilton, Feb. 16, joining Ellie 

To Chris Snow ’94 and Rachel: Emma and Hannah, March 31, joining Connor 

To Tim and Carlie Wakeman ’94 Hornbrook: Gordon Burr, July 18, 2008, joining Alistair 

To Evan ’94 and Sarah Todd ’96 Weinstein: Alexandra Ryan, Dec. 31, 2008, joining Natalie 

To Michael ’94 and Molly Foran ’96 Yurchak: Sascha Peter, Sept. 12, 2008 

To Taragh and Barbara Clopper ’95 Mulvany: John Elliott, March 18 

To Jeffrey Fivecoat ’95 and Laura: Luke, June 7, 2008 

To William ’95 and Elizabeth Voneiff Paternotte: Jack, Aug. 19, 2008 

To Mark ’95 and Lorna Gordon ’95 Zajack: Hazel Cameron, June 4, 2008 

To Ryan Brown ’96 and Amy: Charlotte Cassidy, April 7 

To Jodi Cohen ’96 and Jennifer Raymond: Beatrix Eileen, Nov. 8, 2008 

To Keith ’96 and Kelly Rodden ’01 DiBlasi: Alexandra Violet, Nov. 18, 2008 

To Christopher Johnson ’96 and Amy: Lorelei, Sept. 11, 2008 

To Joshua Liberman ’96 and Lindy: Leah Maeve, June 21, 2008, joining Hannah 

To Rose Stanzione ’96 and Vincent Milano: Layla Rose, Sept. 2008 

To Heather DiGiacomo ’97 and Jamie Trueblood: Nathan Emerson, Oct. 17, 2008 

To Mark and Kate Johnston ’97 Reed: Margaret Hope, Sept. 12, 2008 

To Curtis and Amy McKnight ’97 Fazen: Madeline, Sept. 29, 2008 

To John and Megan Ochampaugh ’97 Frank: Hutchinson James, Aug. 5, 2008 

To Mitch and Lisen Connery ’98 Syp: Filippa Ruth, Jan. 13 

To Ella Esente ’98 and Gian Luca Montenuovo: Elisa, Dec. 15, 2008, joining Luca 

To Jordan ’98 and Jamie Kohn ’98 Gersch: Noah Jacob, Feb. 20, joining Sam 

To Michael Remey ’98 and Aimee: Greyson Pryce, Nov. 30, 2008 

To Jeffrey and Pamela Weiss ’98 Caldara: Nealie Bess, Feb. 27, joining Parker 

To Nick ’99 and Katie Raisio ’99 Abstoss: Archibald Friedrich ‘Archie,’ Jan. 8, joining Lisl and Adelaide 

To Jeff ’99 and Ashley Haines ’01 Bastow: Hannah Lynn, Oct. 13, 2008 

To Michael Evans ’99 and Manjiri: Nareen Michael, Dec. 11, 2008 

To Christopher ’99 and Heather Ferina ’99 Hendrick: Caleigh Ferina, March 2, joining Cole 

To Eric ’99 and Emily Martin ’99 Potts: Violet Elizabeth, Dec. 9, 2008 

To Andrew ’00 and Jennifer Lemanski ’00 Monaco: Katherine, Jan. 16 

To Matt Price ’01 and Adrienne: Anna Virginia, Nov. 30, 2008 

To Terence ’02 and Kristin VanValkenburg ’02 Sullivan: Eamon Timothy, March 13

Info, please:

If you know of the whereabouts – home address, phone, fax, or e-mail – of anyone on this list, please contact alumni records: 315-228-315-7435; 228-7699 (fax); alumnirecords@mail.colgate.edu. Thanks for your help! 

Benjamin R. Katz ’73 

Frances M. Lynch ’78 

Daniel P. Hagerman ’85 

James S. Green ’91 

Shasheen P. Shah ’92 

Lovelace H. Cann ’95 

Craig H. Drummond ’96 

Elizabeth J. Tenney ’98 

Monte L. Wilson ’98 

Eric M. Zagorsky ’02 

Maurice J. Bowers ’03 

Aaron C.S. Sheldon ’04 

Moon Sup Kim ’05 

Arrien Drake Aehegma ’06

In Memoriam

The Scene runs deceased notices on all alumni, current and former faculty members, honorary degree recipients, and staff members and others whom the editors determine would be well known to alumni.  

Raymond F. Spanjer ’32, February 11, 2009. Sigma Nu, Maroon Key, cross country, track. DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathy, 1936; MD, New York Medical College, 1940. He practiced medicine for 33 years until retirement. He was predeceased by his wife, Grace, and cousin Carl Bjorncrantz ’29. He is survived by 4 sons, grandchildren, and a sister.  

Carl E. McAllister ’35, February 15, 2009. Austen Colgate Scholar, marching band, concert orchestra. US Army, 1944-1946. As a pastor with the American Baptist Church, his pastorates included Chicago; Janesville, Wis.; Whitefish Bay, Wis.; Lewiston, Maine; and Newark, Ohio. He was pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church, Newark. Following retirement in 1978, he filled 14 interim pastorates in Ohio, Illinois, and Idaho. He is survived by his wife, Hazel, 2 sons, a daughter, 4 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  

James K. Dittrich ’36, March 28, 2009. Sigma Nu. After graduation, he became treasurer of his family’s motion picture business in Endicott, N.Y., and managed The Cinema. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen, brothers Franklin ’31 and B. Worth ’34, and a son. He is survived by his son J. Kimm ’69, brother Robert ’48, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  

Thomas W. Kennedy ’40, February 14, 2009. Delta Kappa Epsilon. US Navy. MEd, American University. After 27 years in the Navy, he retired from Naval Air Systems Command in Washington, D.C., as a commander. In 1968, he moved his family to Winter Park, Fla., to teach high school American/English literature until he retired in 1977. He is survived by his wife, Mary, 4 sons, and 6 granddaughters.   

John P. Morrell ’40, January 21, 2009. Phi Delta Theta, Maroon Key, Masque and Triangle, boxing, debate, golf, marching band, swimming. US Army, WWII. He was the owner and general manager of dry cleaning plants as well as president of Morrell Manufacturing, which made fork lifts. From 1960-1963, he worked for New England Mutual Life. He then founded Executive Financial Planning, and finally, was owner and general manager of Charlotte Tennis Club before retiring. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margaret, a son and daughter-in-law, and 2 grandchildren.  

Paul B. White ’40, February 11, 2009. Beta Theta Pi, Salmagundi, football, track. After graduating, he was drafted by local industrialists to run a shell factory for the war effort. Following the war, he and a business partner opened a hardware store, which expanded into sports equipment. Later, he was a representative for a ski equipment importer and supplied ski shops in northern New York. He was predeceased by his wife, Linda. He is survived by a daughter, 2 sons, a stepson, his sister, and numerous nieces and nephews.  

Lawrence H. Gerson Jr. ’41, February 16, 2009. Phi Kappa Psi, golf. U.S. Navy, 1943-1945. Before retirement, he was a personnel administrator at Case-Western Reserve University. He is survived by his wife, Diane, a daughter, a son, 3 stepchildren, and 9 nieces and nephews. 

Donald C. Adams ’42, February 19, 2009. Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Beta Kappa, Konosioni, chorus, soccer, tennis. U.S. Navy, 1942-1945. He had a 33-year career in advertising with Proctor & Gamble. He is survived by his wife, Louise, 3 daughters, 5 sons, a sister and her 3 children, 20 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.  

Lincoln H. Hascall Jr. ’42, February 1, 2009. Alpha Tau Omega, track, cross country. US Coast Guard, WWII. He worked for the family tire business for 13 years. He then taught science at South Portland (Maine) High School for 25 years as well as coached its track team. His great-great-great-grandfather was Daniel Hascall, a founder of Colgate. He was predeceased by his wife, Florence. He is survived by 3 sons, a daughter, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.  

Stuart S. Lister ’42, June 23, 2005. Phi Delta Theta, hockey. US Military. He was president of Starkweather & Williams, Inc. and then became a salesman for Bancroft Sporting Goods Co. He was predeceased by his wife, Martha, and brother Robert ’39. He is survived by nephew Stephen ’68.  

Robert Warren Beitz ’43, February 5, 2009. Phi Beta Kappa, Commons Club, Maroon, Austen Colgate Scholar, President’s Scholar, Washington, DC, Study Group, Christian Association, international relations club, glee club, debate club, student government, track. US Navy, WWII. He began his career with National Gypsum Co., and worked there in sales until retirement. He was predeceased by his uncle Lester ’17, and brothers Richard ’38 and Donald ’39. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Althea, 5 daughters, 13 grandchildren, and nephews Kenneth ’75 and Charles R. II ’70. 

Charles F. Feuerbach ’43, December 28, 2008. Alpha Tau Omega, chorus, golf, outing club, ski club, soccer. US Army. He spent several years as an agent with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance and then started his own financial planning company. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, a daughter, and 2 sons.  

Harry G. Huberth Jr. ’43, March 22, 2009. Alpha Tau Omega, soccer, tennis. US Army, WWII; Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts, and the Croix de Guerre. Ending his lengthy career in real estate, he retired in 1989 as chairman of the firm Huberth and Peters, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan, a son, 2 daughters, 2 stepdaughters, and 5 grandchildren.  

Robert H. Bentley ’44, February 5, 2009. Delta Kappa Epsilon, track, cross country. US Army; Purple Heart. MS, SUNY College Brockport, 1970. After more than 20 years with the US military, he retired as a major. He then became a teacher and counselor at the Youth Center School at Rochester State Hospital. He was predeceased by his first wife and a sister. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, a daughter, a son, 3 stepchildren, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, a brother, a sister, and several nieces and nephews.   

M. Roy London Jr. ’45, March 20, 2009. Sigma Chi, Maroon, Austen Colgate Scholar, Pan-Hellenic Council, basketball, student government, international relations club. He worked for Fairfield & Ellis Marine Insurance in Boston for 25 years. He then was president of Customhouse Marine in Boston. Additionally, he taught at Northeastern University. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Eleanor. He is survived by a cousin, a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law, a niece, and 2 nephews.  

Joseph F. Roller ’45, January 29, 2009. Delta Kappa Epsilon. US Army Air Corps, WWII. He was the owner of Joseph Roller Leather Co. until retirement. He was predeceased by his wife, Elsie, and a daughter. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his brother, and many cousins.  

James T. Squires ’45, January 27, 2009. Alpha Tau Omega, Konosioni, Masque & Triangle, Maroon Key, chorus, marching band, track. US Army. He was a retired salesman, having worked for several airlines. He is survived by 7 cousins.   

Alexander C. Vehring Jr. ’45, February 25, 2009. Phi Delta Theta. US Navy, 1942-1946. He worked in sales for several companies including Southeastern Cottons Inc., Woodward Baldwin & Co. Inc., and Merrill Lynch. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, 2 daughters, and a son.  

Cecil C. Gamwell III ’46, April 7, 2009. US Navy, WWII. He had a more than 50-year career with American International Group, retiring as director of group insurance. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, 5 children including sons C. Calvert IV ’71 and Peter ’76, 13 grandchildren, and 2 sisters.  

Richard M. Hannah ’46, June 5, 2008. Beta Theta Pi. US Military, Korean War. Yale University: BS, 1945; MD, 1948. He spent most of his career in internal medicine at Kaiser Hospital in Vallejo, Calif. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alice, 6 children, 5 grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.   

Andrew V. Marusak Jr. ’46, January 10, 2009. Phi Delta Theta, Dean’s List, Banter, soccer, swimming. US Marine Corps, WWII, Korea, Vietnam; Bronze Star, Gold Star. MA, Stanford University. After retiring from the military, he worked for the University of Oklahoma for 20 years. He was predeceased by his first wife, a daughter, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. He is survived by his wife Barbara, a son, 2 stepdaughters, 2 stepsons, a sister, 14 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.  

Abbott Phillips ’46, January 20, 2009. US Army, WWII; Bronze Star. Upon returning from the war, he was on the Olympic Ski Squad and established ski resorts in CO and VT. He also was head of Bud Phillips Ski School at Mad River Glen, and instructed skiing at Sugarbush Glen Elen. Additionally, he owned Dipsy Doodle nightclub and Captain Bud Phillips Charter Fishing Boats. He was predeceased by 2 sons. He is survived by his wife, Andrea, 4 children, 4 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews, and a brother.  

James L. Wiswall ’48, March 24, 2009. Theta Chi, Banter, football. US Merchant Marine, 1945-1946; US Army, 1950-1952. He was a sales representative and then sales manager at Union Carbide Corp. until retiring. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret, father Charles L. 1915, and brother Charles G. ’46. He is survived by 3 daughters, 2 sons, and nephews C. Gilbert ’73 and J. Stuart ’78. 

M. Richard Andrews ’49, March 26, 2009. Delta Kappa Epsilon, Maroon, Alumni Corporation Board of Directors 1985-1988, Maroon Citation 1989. US Army, WWII. After graduation, he moved to Denver and began his real estate career with the Frederick Ross Co. He then started Andrews & Co., through which he developed several notable communities. He was predeceased by his father, M. Morris 1917, and uncle George ’25. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, 3 sons including Miles ’76, daughter Barrie ’83, daughter-in-law Jomarie ’76, a sister, and 10 grandchildren.  

Robert L. Smith ’49, February 26, 2009. Sigma Nu. US Army, 1943-1945; Bronze Star. Before retiring, he was the owner and operator of Robert L. Smith Co., a personnel consulting business. He was predeceased by his father, Gilbert ’15. He is survived by his wife, Annette, son Robert Jr. ’75, and a daughter.  

William C. Helms ’50, May 2, 2008. Phi Kappa Tau. US Naval Reserves, 1943-1945. BPA, Art Center School, 1949. A photographer, he owned a photographic illustration business in New York City for many years. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and their children.  

Norman W. Keller ’50, October 30, 2008. Sigma Nu, Chi Pi Mu, Dean’s List, Newman Club, tennis. US Merchant Marines. MD, Cornell University, 1954. He was a retired physician. He is survived by his wife, Helen, 9 children, and 26 grandchildren. 

Zack Taylor Jr. ’51, January 17, 2009. Beta Theta Pi, Masque and Triangle, chorus, soccer, band. US Army. In addition to his 30-year career as the boats and travel editor of Sports Afield magazine, he authored several books on waterfowling and boating. The former director of the Outdoor Writers’ Association, he also received numerous awards for excellence in outdoor journalism. He is survived by his wife, Melissa, 2 daughters, a son, and 5 grandchildren.  

Donald E. Williams ’51, December 18, 2008. Delta Phi Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa, Maroon, Austen Colgate Scholar, Lawrence Chemistry Prize, German club, chess club, astronomy club. Princeton University: MA, 1954; PhD, 1957. His career in pharmaceutical management including working at Merck Research Laboratories, Bristol Laboratories, and Technicon Corp. He was predeceased by his uncles William Magavern ’18, Willard Magavern ’24, and R. Dunbar Hausauer ’25. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, son Donald Jr. ’79, 2 daughters including Mary Gospe ’77, daughter-in-law Victoria Williams ’79, and cousin William Magavern ’48. 

W. Richard Kern ’52, February 9, 2009. Delta Kappa Epsilon, football, lacrosse, sailing. US Army. He was honorably discharged as a first lieutenant while working in Washington, D.C., for the National Security Agency. He then took over his father’s food brokerage company in Philadelphia. After selling his interest in that company, he was president of several other companies, including Mead Johnson Nutritionals and ECKO, until retiring in 1994. He is survived by his wife, Anne, 3 sons including John ’76 and David ’83, 2 brothers, and 8 grandchildren.   

Thomas H. Ohlweiler Jr. ’52, January 20, 2009. Alpha Tau Omega, Konosioni, Maroon Key, Masque and Triangle, chorus, economics club, hockey. US Army, 1946-1948. In his early career, he worked in investment banking for Kidder, Peabody & Co. He then joined the computer division of Florida National Group of Banks, from which he later retired. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and a son.  

Donald W. Veit ’52, December 7, 2008. Phi Delta Theta, student government, economics club, psychology club, football. US Marine Corps, 1946-1948. He worked for many years at Hoppin, Watson, Inc., first as an account representative and later as senior vice president. He was predeceased by his wife, Jean. He is survived by 2 daughters and their families.  

James M. Beverley Jr. ’53, March 3, 2009. Kappa Delta Rho, Salmagundi. His career in the brokerage business lasted 44 years. In 1955, he joined Foster and Adams in Troy, N.Y., later becoming partner. He was then associated with G.A. Saxton and E.F. Hutton, and retired in 1999 from Smith Barney. He is survived by his wife, Agnes, a son, a daughter, and many nieces and nephews.  

Edward P. Dugan MA’53, February 8, 2009. US Army, WWII. BA, Holy Cross, 1950. He began teaching social studies at Martin H. Glynn School in Valatie, NY, for a year and then returned to his hometown school, Gloversville High, to teach American history. In 1962, he became a stock broker and sales representative. He then returned to education, becoming a junior high guidance counselor in 1969 until retirement in 1987. He also owned and operated an advertising sales distribution business. He was predeceased by a brother. He is survived by his wife, Sieglinde, 4 sons, 5 daughters, 12 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, 2 sisters, nieces, and nephews. 

Seymour L. Ellison ’53, January 17, 2009. Kappa Delta Rho, Pi Delta Epsilon, Konosioni, Maroon Key, Hillel, Salmagundi, FOCUS, Bridge Club, student government. US Army JAG Corps, 1957-1960. JD, Boston University, 1956. A retired attorney, he was a partner in the San Francisco law firm of Melvin Belli. He was predeceased by his wife, Suzanne. He is survived by a son, daughter, and granddaughter.  

Frank W. Getman ’53, April 8, 2009. Delta Upsilon, baseball, hockey, outing club, Maroon Council 2001. US Marine Corps. LLB, Albany Law School, 1958. After earning his law degree, he returned to his hometown of Oneonta, NY, where he served as assistant district attorney and then court judge for 20 years. He then maintained a law practice with his eldest son. He was predeceased by his wife, Maggie, and a brother. He is survived by a daughter, 3 sons including Michael ’80, 3 daughters-in-law, 11 grandchildren, a sister-in-law, 2 nephews, and a niece.  

Charles W. Green MA’53, April 12, 2008. BA, Clarion State Teachers College, 1948. Retired, he was a senior counselor at Guilford (Ill.) High School and had previously taught at East Rockford Senior High School. He is survived by his wife, Mabel, 2 daughters, and a son.   

Peter B. Edmonds ’54, November 19, 2008. Phi Kappa Psi, Pi Delta Epsilon, Banter, student government, hockey, sailing, soccer. MA, Princeton University, 1957. He spent many years working for the U.S. Departments of State and Commerce in the Middle East, where he served in Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon, and Egypt. Afterward, he continued working in the Middle East, mainly in the medical services field. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, 4 daughters including Deborah Edmonds ’84 Carrier, and son-in-law James W. Carrier ’84. 

Peter VanWyck ’54, February 26, 2009. Tau Kappa Epsilon, WRCU, Banter, chorus, outing club, sailing club. US Air National Guard. He was a real estate developer with long-term projects in New England. He is survived by 3 sons, 2 sisters, and a brother.  

James V. Voss ’54, July 9, 2008. Sigma Chi, Pi Delta Epsilon, Maroon Key, Banter, student government, golf. LLB, University of Pittsburgh, 1957. He worked as an attorney for many years. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and 3 children.  

J. Thomas Hossley Jr. ’55, October 8, 2008. Sigma Nu, ROTC, student government, baseball, football, track, outing club, sailing. US Air Force, 1955-1958. He spent many years as a salesman for Jabel Inc. until retirement. He then was the innkeeper of a bed and breakfast. He was predeceased by his wife, Bethanne. He is survived by 2 sons, a daughter, and their families. 

Philip T. Paris ’56, January 21, 2009. Phi Delta Theta, basketball, soccer. JD, Syracuse University, 1961. During his 47 years of living in Phoenix, he maintained a law practice, representing insurance companies and working with the Arizona Departments of Insurance. He was predeceased by his wife, Lois, a brother, and a sister. He is survived by 3 sons, a daughter, 6 grandchildren, and a brother.  

John M. Rust ’56, January 26, 2009. Phi Kappa Tau, Delta Sigma Rho, Mu Pi Delta, National Alumni Memorial Scholar, Maroon Key, Konosioni, Economics Study Group, Young Republican Club, student government, marching and pep band, glee club, debate, economics club. US Army, 1957-1959. MS, Columbia University, 1960. He worked for Mobil Oil Corp. for many years and then was president of JMR Enterprises Inc. He is survived by his wife, Pat, and 2 sons.  

Donald H. Barker ’57, February 3, 2009. Lambda Chi Alpha, Maroon, Banter, wrestling, football, boxing, chorus. US Marine Corps. He worked as a project manager and also was a published author of children’s stories.  

Frank J. Solana ’57, March 5, 2009. Phi Delta Theta, ROTC, football, wrestling. US Air Force. He had a 20-year career in the Air Force as a criminal investigator, serving all over the world. As a lt. colonel, he received his fourth Meritorious Service Medal as commander of the Office of Special Investigations from 1974-1978. He then retired and dedicated himself to volunteer work. He is survived by his wife, Mercedes, 3 sons, a daughter, a brother, 2 sisters, and 9 grandchildren.   

Stacy C. Campbell ’58, April 2, 2009. Delta Upsilon, Maroon, basketball, student government, economics club. MBA, Northwestern University. He had a long career in banking, becoming an investment advisor in later years. He was predeceased by his father, Stacy ’35. He is survived by his wife, Judith, 4 sons including Clint ’83, 2 daughters, and 10 grandchildren.   

Charles I. Norris ’60, September 25, 2008. US Navy. MAT, Reed College, 1971. He worked in education and research at the University of Rhode Island. He was predeceased by his brother, James ’61. He is survived by his wife, Susan, a daughter, and a son.  

David B. Eastlake ’62, April 12, 2009. Phi Kappa Tau, freshman council. US Army Intelligence Corps. He had a career in hotel management but expressed himself artistically as a photographer and wood craftsman. He is survived by his wife, Ann, 2 sons, a sister, his mother-in-law, a brother-in-law, 4 nieces, and a nephew.  

William L. Kline ’64, February 1, 2009. Phi Kappa Psi, WRCU, track, soccer, outing club. He maintained a financial planning and asset management business in Nashville for 40 years. Involved with several charities and organizations, he recently launched The Living Waters for the World mission, having made 2 trips to Peru in the last year. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, a son, a daughter, 3 stepchildren, and 9 grandchildren.   

Thomas S. Crary ’65, January 12, 2009. Phi Gamma Delta, football, lacrosse. BS, Menlo College, 1965; JD, Golden Gate University, 1971. In 1971, he was appointed assistant district attorney for the city and county of San Francisco and served for 10 years. During this time, he was recognized for his efforts in obtaining release from prison of a San Francisco man who had been mistakenly convicted of murder. In 1981, he went into private practice doing civil and criminal trials and appeals. He is survived by his wife, Paula, 2 daughters, a grandson, a stepdaughter, and 2 stepgrandchildren. 

Robert G. Murphy ’66, February 1, 2009. Alpha Tau Omega, student government, outing club, lacrosse. US Army. He worked for Abercrombie and Fitch in New York City and San Francisco, then Eddie Bauer in Seattle, and finally, Orvis in Manchester, VT. He is survived by his wife, Susan, a son, a daughter, 2 sisters, 2 aunts, an uncle, a niece, 2 nephews, and many cousins including Alan Williams ’59, Bruce Williams ’69, and Allison Williams ’94.  

Vincent A. Scamell Jr. ’66, February 9, 2009. Phi Kappa Psi, glee club, outing club, cheerleader, student government. US Army, Vietnam War. JD, University of Toledo. He retired as clerk of Fine, Wyatt & Cary in Honesdale, Pa. He is survived by 2 sons, his brother, and his former wife.  

John J. Wright ’66, January 30, 2009. Alpha Tau Omega, Salmagundi, outing club. VMD, Cornell University, 1973. After working for 3 years at the Cheshire Veterinary Hospital in CT, he moved to NY in 1976 and purchased the Phelps Veterinary Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Janice, 2 sons and daughters-in-law, 5 grandchildren, his mother, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and nieces and nephews.   

Barry M. Rosen ’69, March 20, 2009. Tau Kappa Epsilon, Dean’s Award. MD, University of Chicago, 1973. As the medical director of the Sequoia Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center since 1983, he was recognized internationally for his expertise on addiction. He also maintained a private practice at the Behavioral Medicine Clinic of the Peninsula, dealing with all aspects of addiction medicine. Additionally, he pioneered a pain clinic at San Mateo General Hospital that has been rededicated in his name. He is survived by his wife, Linda, 2 sisters, 2 stepsons, a nephew, and a niece.  

Edward R. McMahon ’71, March 18, 2009. Delta Upsilon, Dean’s List. JD, Seton Hall Law School, 1975. He was a civil trial lawyer and banking law expert who was a partner in the Lum firm for 25 years. He also served on the N.J. Supreme Court District Ethics Committee. He is survived by his wife, Ellen, brother Brian ’74, son Ryan ’09, 2 daughters, his mother, and many nieces and nephews including Katharine ’03. 

James E. Bleuer ’72, January 18, 2009. India Study Group. After graduating, he started a career as a successful furniture designer; his pieces were featured in popular publications, such as the cover of Better Homes and Gardens. He founded Casa Verde Gardens in Southport, CT, where his love of architecture and landscape design resulted in a number of award-winning gardens over the 22 years that he ran the business. He was also a published photographer and writer for Gardening Magazine. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, 3 daughters, a son, a granddaughter, 2 brothers, and a sister.  

Stewart F. Hancock III ’72, January 15, 2009. Delta Kappa Epsilon, Maroon. After working as an advertising executive in the Syracuse area, he became publisher of Manlius Publishing Corp in 1986. In 1992, he led the merger of Brown Newspapers and Manlius Publishing to form Eagle Newspapers, which grew during his 11-year tenure as publisher. He then started Hancock Public Relations, which specialized in renewable and alternative energy sources. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly ’82, 4 daughters, a son, his parents, 4 brothers, a sister, and several nephews and nieces including Michael Fish ’05, Jeffrey Fish ’07, and Ruth Fish ’09. 

Michael A. Koenig ’74, January 27, 2009. University of Michigan: MA, 1976; PhD, 1981. He was an international expert in partner violence and child abuse in developing countries. He also was a professor at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in the dept of population, family, and reproductive health. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Gillian, a son, a daughter, his parents, a brother, a sister, and several nieces and nephews. 

Vincent E. Kommer Jr. ’75, February 6, 2009. Phi Gamma Delta, soccer. He was employed by Northrup Grumman Foundation for 28 years and recently became a subcontract manager at Raytheon. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, 3 sons, 3 brothers, a sister, 8 nephews, and 6 nieces.   

Suzanne Husted ’77, February 10, 2009. MBA, Columbia University, 1985. She was a controller for Caraustar Industries in Georgia. Her previous work as a controller was at Container Corporation of America, Newark Atlantic Paperboard, and Sprague Paperboard. She was predeceased by her father. She is survived by her mother, 2 brothers, 2 nephews, a niece, and her grandmother.    

Karen L. Farber-Swanson ’79, April 19, 2009. Crew. She is survived by her husband, Richard ’80, and their daughter.   

E. Daniel Streeter ’81, March 29, 2009. Alpha Tau Omega. MBA, Yale University, 1988. He was a managing partner at SPP Capital Partners in New York City. He was predeceased by his mother. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, 3 daughters, a sister, and his father.   

James B. Tedesco ’82, March 12, 2009. Basel Study Group, crew, squash club, cheerleading. MBA, Northeastern University, 1984. He had worked in marketing, was an author and a self-publisher, and owner of Olee Enterprises. He is survived by his wife, Maria, 2 daughters, a brother, and a sister.  

Mary A. Shellabarger ’83, November 1, 2008. Big Sister, Take Two, resident advisor, dorm president. After spending time in Zaire as a Peace Corps volunteer, she was an environmental protection specialist for the US Environmental Protection Agency. She is survived by her husband, Kapiamba Muteba, 3 children, a brother, and a sister.   

Timothy C. Ronan ’87, March 9, 2009. Alpha Tau Omega, sailing club. He turned his enthusiasm for yacht racing to studying yacht design with the Westlawn program and then building small water crafts. His extensive volunteer work involved Habitat for Humanity and helping coach a hockey team for developmentally disabled children. He is survived by his parents, a sister, a brother, aunts and uncles, nieces, and a nephew.