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Cheryl DeWyer Lindeman teaches college biology, junior research and the senior technology seminar at the Central Virginia Governor’s School for Science and Technology, Lynchburg, VA. She received the Tandy Prize for teaching excellence in science.
2Bridge Software, the innovator of a new class of browser-based packaged enterprise applications in San Francisco, CA, announces the appointment of Deborah G. Miller to president and chief operating officer. Debbie lives in Palo Alto, CA.
As president, John E. Richard received the governor’s membership award for the Springfield (OH) Noon Optimist Club at the Ohio District Optimist meeting.
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Karen Dudley Chapin, Norwalk, OH, died Sept. 21, 1998. A teacher with the Norwalk Schools for 17 years, she also served as an assistant track coach and a photographer of the sports teams. Three sons survive.
Patricia Harris Kaufman, Westfield Center, OH, married Thomas E. Wagner, May 16, 1998. Patti is president of PHK CPA, Inc. and vice president of Digital Technology Solutions, Inc.
Catherine Heller Watterson, president of Design Inside Out, Chagrin Falls, OH, is the board of trustees president with the Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence.
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Gina C. Janett, Fort Collins, CO, is the water utilities manager with the Town of Milliken, CO.
Lawrence G. “Larry” Joseph has been elected to his second term as a member of the Niles (OH) City Council, 4th Ward.
Peggy A. Lockman, Laura, OH, married Timothy K. Sanders, Nov. 1, 1997. Peggy is minister of music with Emanuel Lutheran Church.
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Jennette Bradley, senior vice president of public funds for The Huntington National Bank and Columbus (OH) City Council member, is a recipient of the 1999 YWCA Women of Achievement Awards. She was selected for her exemplary achievements in improving life in the community and opening doors for other women through her professional and civic accomplishments.
Bryan J. and Elaine Story Flanagan, ’73, live in El Paso, TX. Bryan is senior finance vice president with Homestead Village, Inc.
W. Charles III and Patricia Walker Geiger live in Lakewood, OH. Charles, president of Geiger’s Clothing & Sports and Geiger’s Pendleton Shoppes, has been appointed to the board of directors of First Federal of Lakewood Savings and Loan. An active member of his community, he has been recognized with several honors, including the Lakewood Athletic Commission’s 1996 Person of the Year award.
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Debra Getzloff Mangin, Pembroke Pines, FL, is director of information operations with U.S. Southern Command, Miami, FL.
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Leslie Shong Smaldone, Livonia, MI, is a physician office coordinator with the Detroit Medical Center, West Bloomfield, MI.
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David S. Marsalka, Columbus, OH, died Jan. 4, 1999. A surgeon with Ohio Orthopedic Surgeons, he was a member of Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Ohio Commodores and the Rotary Club. He was also active as a coach and player with hockey teams in his area. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, a son, his parents and a sister.
Kevin B. Spitler, a physical scientist with the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, has been transferred to Kaneohe, HI.
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Roberta L. Blumenshine, Tualatin, OR, is a branch claims manager with GRE Marine Insurance, Portland, OR.
The law firm of Dykema Gossett PLLC elected Donald M. Crawford to membership in the Bloomfield Hills, MI, office. He concentrates on mergers and acquisitions for privately held companies, general corporate matters, securities law and technology and licensing agreements. Don lives in Birmingham, MI.
Duane C. and Beth Pohly Ewing live in Akron, OH. Duane has retired from the Portage County Water Resources Department to be a homemaker. Beth has been promoted to director of employee benefits with Caliber System, Inc.
Robert C. and Beverly Edwing Goldie, ’79, live in Dublin, OH. Robert, a CPA, is a tax partner with Price Waterhouse Coopers, LLP, Columbus, OH. Beverly owns Bev’s Golden Touch, an interior decorating firm.
Richard L. Kennedy, a media relations manager with GE, Cincinnati, OH, co-authored Little Labels - Big Sound, a history of early rock and jazz record labels, published by Indiana University Press. His 1994 book, Jelly Roll, Bix & Hoagy, is now in paperback.
Rebecca Swavely Moyer, Hamburg, PA, died Nov. 17, 1998. A former employee of Mayfair Industries and Time Warner Cable, she was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband, a son, her mother, her father, John A. Swavely, ’48, two brothers, two sisters, several aunts and uncles, including Elizabeth L. Swavely, ’50, Luther P., ’60, and Carolyn Allen Swavely, ’57, and James L., ’56, and Donna Strantz Swavely, ’57.
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Timothy J. Kern, Delaware, OH, is general manager/controller with Guardian National Distribution, Upper Sandusky, OH.
Richard L. Levey was appointed chief administrative officer for Orlando, FL. He is known for his expertise in growth management, land development, re-engineering operations and public-private partnerships.
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Clifford E. Davis, a pilot with United Airlines, serves as a lieutenant colonel F-16 pilot with the Ohio Air National Guard, Springfield, OH.
Joseph K. DeWitt, Uniontown, OH, is general manager of Congress Lake Country Club, Hartville, OH.
Gregg A. Greer was named vice president of circulation with The Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader.
Karol Kinard Kimmell, director of youth and children’s music at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Avondale Estates, GA, served as dean for the Lutheridge School of Worship and Church Music, a conference for church musicians in North Carolina this summer.
Gary R. Shade, Menlo Park, CA, is a technical writer with Edify Corp., a software company in Santa Clara, CA. He has received a certificate in technical writing with a concentration in Web publishing and e-commerce from DeAnza College, Cupertino, CA.
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Caren Plain Davis, Boulder, CO, and her husband, Peter, announce the birth of Alex Robichaux, May 10, 1998. Caren is a sales representative with Juice Plus.
David B. VanHorn, Columbia Station, OH, is an international marketing manager with Reltec Services, North Ridgeville, OH.
Lorna M. Winterrowd, Laguna Niguel, CA, is a branch manager with Lucent Technologies.
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Gail Miller Brenner, Toledo, OH, and her husband, John, announce the birth of Pauline, Jan. 8, 1998. Gail teaches math at Timberstone Junior High School, Sylvania, OH.
Lori Thompson Coleman, Sumter, SC, and her husband, Robert, announce the birth of Alexander Mason, May 23, 1998.
Wei Zhang, Kowloon, Hong Kong, is director of KPI Holdings Ltd., Wancha, Hong Kong.
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Erik A. Grohsmeyer, Batavia, OH, died Jan. 23, 1999. He was a health care social worker. Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters, his parents and a sister.
Barbara Krueger Janish, Orchard Park, NY, is a certified fitness and swimming instructor with the Buffalo Athletic Club.
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Philip D. Brune, Greenville, MS, is a research scientist with Novartis. He is the author of numerous publications in his field.
Joseph P. Frees, Loveland, OH, and his wife, Mary, announce the birth of Jared Durnette, Jan. 27, 1998. Joe is a technical sales representative with Osteotech, Inc.
Keena D. Lykins is a senior account executive with Fleishman-Hillard International Communications, Kansas City, MO.
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Jacqueline Wilson Brennan, Copley, OH, has retired from her position as a pediatric nurse.
Beth A. Hughes, Cincinnati, OH, married Robert Reichert, March 21, 1998.
L. Elisa Shepland, Douglas, GA, married Charles Johnson, June 20, 1998. Elisa, a substitute teacher for the Coffee County School System, is a computer assistant at South Georgia College.
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Peter E. Boyd, Berkeley Heights, NJ, and his wife, Donna, announce the birth of Lauren Daria, Nov. 29, 1998. Peter is a business analyst with Compaq Capital Corp.
Jeffrey H. and Annette Wasem Knapp, ’88, Zionsville, IN, announce the birth of Caroline Elizabeth, Jan. 7, 1999.
Brian E. McCaffrey, Jacksonville, FL, and his wife, Jennifer, announce the birth of Jessica Larkin, July 3, 1997. Brian is co-owner of Mint Magazine, Inc.
Christopher S. and Miriam Morgan Stokes, Wooster, OH, announce the birth of Olivia Morgan, March 29, 1999. Chris, a physical education instructor and head boys basketball coach at Ashland (OH) High School was named “Coach of the Year” for District 6 and the Ohio Heartland Conference. Miriam teaches Spanish at Wooster High School.
Teresa Helmuth Struck, Springfield, OH, died March 4, 1999. A former employee of Wittenberg, she taught art classes at the Springfield Museum of Art, as well as privately from her home. She attended Fellowship Christian Church. Surviving are three daughters, including Marianne Struck, ’81, and Elaine V. Struck, ’82, two grandchildren, a sister, three brothers and several nieces and nephews.
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Jill Hildum Acord, New York, NY, and her husband, Michael, announce the birth of Zane Christian, Feb. 2, 1997. Jill is director of operations with Mitsubishi Imaging, Inc., Dye, NY.
Scott E. and Jennifer Armour Brueck, ’89, Marietta, GA, announce the birth of Shannon Margaret Armour Brueck, March 17, 1997. Scott is a research scientist II with Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA. Jennifer teaches with the Cobb County Schools.
Andrew B. Crawford, Westerville, OH, is director of professional services with Pathlore Software, Columbus, OH.
Lee Rainey Katz, Columbus, OH, and her husband, Ken, announce the birth of Elise Christine, March 13, 1998. Lee is a controller at Doctors Hospital.
Jonathan T. “Joe” Stieglitz, Natick, MA, is a senior web developer in the Internet Commerce Group for Fidelity Investments, Boston, MA.
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Darcy Bergmanis Bertagnoli, Golden Valley, MN, owns Fly Buy Tickets.
Nancy Supper Fitts, Natick, MA, and her husband, Alan, announce the birth of twins, Susanna and Charles, June 13, 1998.
Willem F. and Christina Fisher Gadiano, both patent attorneys, have been promoted to partnership status in their law firms. Willem is a partner with McDermott, Will & Emery, Washington, D.C. Christina is a partner with Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier and Neustadt, Arlington, VA. They live in Reston, VA.
Ellisa Earley Hidalgo, Miami, FL, and her husband, Manny, announce the birth of Ellie, Sept. 28, 1998.
William H. and Jennifer McConoughey Sherwood, Smithville, TN, announce the birth of James William, Jan. 16, 1998.
Kristin M. Sunderhaft, a member of the L.P.G.A. teaching and club professional division, is traveling throughout the U.S. as a touring professional on the Future’s Tour. She lives in Las Vegas, NV.
Timothy J. and Michelle Norman Watson, ’92, live in Centerville, OH. Timothy, an organic chemist, is a senior associate scientist with Aventis, Cincinnati, OH. Michelle is serving her residency in pediatrics at Children’s Medical Center, Dayton, OH.
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David A. and Dina Assad Draeger, ’91, Kernersville, NC, announce the birth of Alex Dennis, Feb. 21, 1999.
Anne Fisher, Decatur, GA, married Alan E. Dishman, Oct. 10, 1998. Anne is a communications specialist with the Atlanta Regional Commission.
Deborah K. Fisher, Louisville, KY, and her husband, Daniel Ayler, announce the birth of Caroline Elizabeth Ayler, Nov. 4, 1997. Debbie is an attorney.
David S. Gutheil, Miamisburg, OH, and his wife, Julie, announce the birth of Claire Elizabeth, Oct. 24, 1997. David is a regional sales manager with Arnold Transportation Services of Jacksonville, FL.
Susan Jorgenson Mayes, Virginia Beach, VA, and her husband, Tommy, announce the birth of R. Thomas Mayes III, March 5, 1998.
Kathryn Gruebmeyer Zentner, Austin, TX, and her husband, Mark, announce the birth of Benjamin Alan, June 9, 1997. Kathryn is a social worker with the Texas Baptist Children’s Home, Round Rock, TX.