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Vienna Kerr Shumaker, January 4, 2008, Boise, Idaho.

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Grace Ransom Leitch, March 29, 2008, Port Charlotte, Florida.  
Grace is survived by her husband, George K. Leitch ’35, two children, Don R. Leitch and Jerilyn L. Ryder ’74, and a son-in-law John S. Ryder ’73.  Among those preceding her in death were her parents, Jay W. Ransom ’07, Della Nichol ’06 Ransom  and a son, Richard W. Leitch ’72.

Rachel Bell Reeves, January 23, 2008, Webster, New York.  

John Lorimer has published a new book, The Presbyterian Experience in Egypt:  1950 – 2000.  John served the Presbyterian mission there for 40 years, in addition to his work at the Presbyterian Historical Society in Philadelphia.  He currently resides in Pasadena, California.

William J. McBride, December 17, 2007, Findlay, Ohio. 
Dr. McBride served as vice president for academic affairs and dean of Findlay College from 1964 to 1984. 

Marjorie Montgomery Pollock,
May 14, 2008, Evanston, Illinois.
Marjorie was the daughter of Don P. Montgomery ’16 and Ann Thompson ’16 Montgomery, and the granddaughter of Muskingum College President J. Knox Montgomery.  Her uncle was Muskingum College President Robert Montgomery and it was at Muskingum that she met her husband, J. Wesley Pollock ’47, who preceded her in death.  During her church life in northeast Ohio, she was an elder, a Sunday school teacher, president of the women’s association and a member of the choir for decades. Professionally, she was a health and physical education teacher for 26 years in the Boardman and Canfield school systems. Marjorie was also president of the Canfield Women’s Club, the Youngstown chapter of Lions Ladies and the Muskingum Alumni Association for the Youngstown area.  In 1998, she moved to the Presbyterian retirement community in Evanston, where she attended Northminster Presbyterian church. She leaves two sons, David and his wife, Anita; and Richard ’72 and his wife, Mary Jo; as well as three grandchildren and her sister, Emy Lou Riley ’54.  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Annie.  A total of 35 members of the Montgomery family have attended Muskingum College

Branko “Brownie” Stupar, July 27, 2008, Potomac, Maryland.
Branko “Brownie” Stupar, a long-serving College Trustee, graduated from Muskingum in 1947 with a bachelor of arts and earned his law degree from American University in 1951.  Mr. Stupar’s 52 years in the firm of Faulkner, Shands and Stupar included a distinguished career in the Federal Courts of the District of Columbia.  Utilizing his expertise in contract litigation, he participated in cases throughout the United States and abroad involving the United States government.  A veteran of the United States Navy and recipient of many Navy commendations, Captain Stupar continued service to his country as a Navy Intelligence Officer following his retirement from active duty.  

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Jane Wilson Kimbrough, July 15, 2007, Greenbrae, California.

Jae Suh, August 24, 2007, Cypress, California.
Among Jae’s survivors is his wife, Helen.  

Richard C. Roberts, June 21, 2008, Bunn, North Carolina.  
Among Richard’s survivors is his wife, Carole Klostermeyer ’59 Roberts.

Donald R. Connors received a Commendation from the City of San Jose for his work with the Youth-At-Risk program there.  Donald was a founder of Youth-At-Risk and has volunteered with that organization for 25 years.  Donald earned his master of business administration degree from Indiana University and retired after a career as a teacher and as a financial analyst for FMC Corporation.  

David L. Jamison has been named University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Robert Morris University.  In his new position, he will oversee all academic affairs and enrollment services for the university and its six schools.  Previously, David had been dean of RMU’s School of Communication and Information Systems.

Muskingum College Trustee Walter R. Young, Jr. has been inducted into the Ohio Federation of Independent Colleges’ Hall of Excellence.  In 1990, he became chief executive officer of Champion Enterprises and is credited with leading the company from near bankruptcy to inclusion on the FORTUNE 500 list of the nation’s top industries.  For three consecutive years, the Manufacturing Housing Institute named him Industry Person of the Year, and the Harvard University Press recognized Walter as one of the world’s 1,000 most influential business leaders in its book, The Greatest Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century. 

Gary B. McCollim retired from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in April, 2008, after more than 28 years of service.  After serving as an analyst and an operations manager officer for most of his career, he worked as an agency historian at the Center for the Study of Intelligence during his last three years with the agency, writing, researching and lecturing on the history of the CIA.  

J. Norman Reid married Elizabeth B. Knight on December 9, 2007.  The couple resides in Delaplane, Virginia.

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Carol Sykora Lyle, January 10, 2008, New Concord, Ohio. 
Carol was the founder of the string program and retired director of orchestras for the East Muskingum School District, where she taught for 30 years, and she was an adjunct member of the music faculty at Muskingum College.  An accomplished violinist, Carol was an original member of the Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra and served in many leadership positions in state and national music education associations.  Preceding her in death was her husband, Muskingum College Associate Professor of Music Dr. Douglas Lyle.  Among those surviving her are her daughter, Jennifer Lyle Burson, who is coordinator of advancement communications at Muskingum, and Jennifer’s husband, Professor Emeritus of Physical and Health Education Dr. Jim Burson '63.

Philip M. Thawley, February 4, 2008, Wilton, Connecticut.
Philip led a successful international career in human resources that began with Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1968 and included Warner and Swasey, Ernst and Whinney, Deloitte & Touche and Mastercard, International.  He also worked as managing director at Right Management Consultants, and was integral in the establishment of Insearch Worldwide Corporation in Stamford, Connecticut.  He earned his master of business administration degree from Baldwin-Wallace College and was a contributor to Harvard University’s Advanced Management Programs.  Among those surviving Philip are his wife, Sharon Gray ’69 Thawley, their three children and his brother, Thomas Thawley ’63.

Jeanne Kornbau Waggoner, using the pen name Wendy Wilson, has published her first book, Just Desserts, a work of juvenile realistic fiction inspired by personal experiences with children and softball.  Currently, she teaches remedial math and reading at Daw Middle School in Wellsville, Ohio.

Larry E. Ray was recognized by the District of Columbia when September 5, 2008, was named “Larry Ray/Prue Kestner/Howrey Law Firm Peacemaking Day.”   The resolution recognizes Larry’s 12 years of work at Mount Pleasant Bancroft Elementary School, creating and nurturing the school’s conflict resolution program.    

Walter M. Johnston has served the ministry in the Philippines for the last 20 years, and is the creator of Kaagapay Video Ministries, which brings training to both lay people and untrained pastors, taught by Filipino speakers ministering in the Filipino language.  

Tim Beaumont has been named vice president of sales for Kenexa, a leading provider of recruitment  and retention solutions based in Wayne, Pennsylvania.  

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David W. Litt, December 16, 2007, Columbus, Ohio.
Among those surviving David are his wife, Danatta, his brother, Muskingum College Alumni Council President and Trustee Gordon F. Litt ’80, his sister, Susan Litt '82 Ballantine and his mother, Bernice Finley '55 Litt.

Jay L. Panzarella has been named a partner in the law firm of Schmader, Harrison, Segal and Lewis, LLP.  Located in the firm’s Pittsburgh office, Jay is also a member of the Corporate Services practice group.  He earned his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1987 and has practiced in the Pittsburgh area since then.   

Ann Overslaugh Krier released her second book, Totally Cool Origami Animals, in 2007.  She also has been appointed education director, CHA – Designer Section, for 2008 and 2009.  She is vice president of TriMark Foodcraft, Incorporated, and lives in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina with her husband, James.  

Mike Zaleha, associate professor of geology at Wittenberg University, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation.  The funding will be used to obtain “leading edge instrumentation that sedimentologists use to study sediment transport.”  

Doug Kellar has been named vice president for enrollment at Albion College in Albion, Michigan.  He joined Albion in the fall of 2000 as associate vice president for enrollment, and most recently served as interim vice president for enrollment during the 2007-2008 academic year. From 1996 to 2000 he was director of admission at Muskingum. 

Victoria Rundels Front graduated from the Methodist Theological School with a master of divinity degree and she has been ordained in the United Church of Christ.  She also was installed as the 34th pastor of the Highwater Congregational United Church of Christ.  She and her husband reside in Granville, Ohio. 

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Rodd Sanders has been promoted to partner at the law firm of Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP in Akron, Ohio.  He joined the firm in 1999 and earned his law degree from the University of Akron School of Law.

Jon Jordon has released his first novel, In the Name of Sarah Pogford, published by The Permanent Press.  The book has also been selected as a “Notable Read” by the Association of Independent Booksellers.  

Captain Mark Glaspell, United States Army, assumed command of a company of combat engineers in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).  The company is conducting route clearance, demolitions and construction missions in Iraq.  

David S. Tinker was recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive by CFRE International, a credential held by fewer than 5,000 people worldwide.

Carmella Braniger received the Alpha Lambda Delta Outstanding Teaching Award at Millikin University, where she is associate professor of English.  

Brian Hinchliffe graduated summa cum laude from Capella, earning his master’s of business administration degree.  He is employed by U.S. Bancorp, where he has been named an officer and is an anti-money laundering compliance representative.  

Alida Scheiderer, MAT ’07 has published a new book, The Light Keepers.  Her next book, The Carriage House, will be available by Christmas, 2008.  

Kiersten Geiger has joined Glamour magazine as the fashion merchandising director in the creative services department.  She resides in the East Village of New York City.  

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Michael James was born on May 7, 2008, to Michele Mountcastle McGinnis and her husband, J. Michael McGinnis ’91.  Michael joins sisters Molly, Maggie and Maeve.  The family resides in Brunswick, Ohio. 

Lila Hope was born on November 17, 2007 to David S. Tinker and wife, Michele.
Lila joins a sister, Ellie.  The family resides in Pittsburgh.  

Carson David was born on December 3, 2007 to Martha E. McKitrick.

Chloe Leah was born on January 6, 2008 to Thomas V. Goodwin and his wife, Marianne Hinton Goodwin.  Chloe joins a sister, Noel Sydney.  The family resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  

Lyla was born on June 16, 2008, to Daniel Swearengin and his wife, Averi.  She joins a sister, Mya.    

Dominic West was born on April 4, 2008, to Kelli Coleman DelGuzzo and her husband, Erik.  Dominic joins a brother, Coleman, and the family resides in Columbus, Ohio. 

Austin James was born on January 12, 2007 to Lindsay Shelton Woolems and her husband, Todd.  

Boden James was born on March 1, 2008, to Amy Harris Yamokoski and her husband, James.  Boden joins a brother, Camden Trey. 

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Adam R. Tilton has been promoted to the position of training specialist for HCA National Patient Account Services.  

Christopher R. Hiner manages Park National Bank’s 21st Street location in Newark, Ohio, and is assistant director of its management associate program.  He also is a member of the Sales Strategy Team, the Young Professionals Committee and the Go Green Committee.

Shannon M. Riffey Bina married Benjamin Bina on December 8, 2007.  Muskies in the wedding were the father of the bride, Alan C. Riffey ’71, Nicole Curtis ’99 Lacy, Amy Harris ’99 Yamokoski and Katherine DuMond ’00.

David Eric DaRif married Kathryn Lape DaRif on February 11, 2006.  Muskies in the wedding included Mike Price ’03 and Brian Higgins ’03.  The couple resides in Blacklick, Ohio.

Robert J. Musgrave, Jr. married Heather L. Musgrave on January 4, 2008.  Muskies in the wedding were Bradley Musgrave ’04 and O. David Morgan ’02.  The couple resides in Claymont, Delaware.  Robert and Bradley are the sons of Robert J. Musgrave ’79.

Dea Rudolph Plummer married Brian Plummer on September 8, 2007.    Muskies in the wedding were Cathie Chapman ’04 Lojkovic and Jennifer Burrows ’04 Chandler.

Samantha Grace was born on February 9, 2008, to Jill Waggoner Mallin and her husband, Matt.  The couple resides in Atkinson, Wisconsin.  Samantha’s grandmother is Jean Kornbau ’71 Waggoner.

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Ty Truman was born on April 22, 2008, to Tom and Mary Beth Caudill.  Tom is sports information director at Muskingum and Mary Beth is head women's soccer and head women's tennis coach at the college.  Ty joins a brother, Tanner.

Homer Baker, August 3, 2008, Cambridge, Ohio. 
Dr. Baker received an honorary doctorate of humanities degree from Muskingum College in 1994, in honor of his educational and musical achievements.