AlumniNews

Update Posted May 16, 2011

The 85th Annual May luncheon was held at the Green Pond Country Club with approximately 88 members and guest attending. The Class of 1961 was honored. Members attending received their 50 year pin, they included`: Kay Bruden (Ellmaker), Gail Elaine Dobbins (Trapani), Barbara Jean Evansky (LeMar), Barbara Ann Fritts (Reimer), Doris Ann Groller (Smith), M. Judith Hamlen.(Bacho), Elizabeth Irene Kugler (Henderschedt) , Donna Ruth LaBarre (Rudy), Jeanne Marie Meder (Bishop), , Mildred Anna Outwater (Gamlin), Celestina DeLorma Roma (Due), Janice Elaine Ruch. After the luncheon, several members visited Irene Kathleen Czemodia Lattig Wilson, who is recovering in Manor Care, Bethlehem, Pa.

This year there were EHSNAA magnets available. They are pictured on the front of the directory sent to you with the annual newsletter. The pin is colored, lettering is black. They are 5 1/2 inch round.

If any alumni would like to purchase a magnet: send a check made out to the EHSNAA for $6.00 to Jeane Titus, 132 Washington St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Update Posted January 31, 2011

The banquet committe met January 30th. Details for the May luncheon were discussed. Several members will meet with the Green Pond representative to finalize arrangements. Letters will be sent to members in the near future. This year the Class of 1961 will be honored. Members include: Donna Marie Baker(Riddle), Dorothy Ann Banghart (Bowlby), Kay Bruden (Ellmaker), Sylvia Jane Lynn (Coursen), Gail Elaine Dobbins (Trapani), Barbara Jean Evansky (LeMar), Barbara Ann Fritts (Reimer), Diane Roberta Genther (Bennett), Doris Ann Groller (Smith), M. Judith Hamlen.(Bacho), Elizabeth Irene Kugler (Henderschedt) ,Laura Joyce Kurlansik Donna Ruth LaBarre (Rudy), Irene Kathleen Czemodia Lattig, Jeanne Marie Meder (Bishop), Carol Ann Whildin Nixon, Mildred Anna Outwater (Gamlin), June Patricia Rak (Rockafellow) (Koelle), Celestina DeLorma Roma (Due), Janice Elaine Ruch, Janet Marie Statler (Rush), Joan Lucretia Steinmetz (Grabner), Barbara Ann Stroup (Wargo), Caroline Josephine Vancavage

Update Posted December 16, 2010

The annual Christmas Party was held on December 14th at the Green Pond Country Club. All members attending had a very nice time and wish everyone a Very Happy Holiday Season. Below are a few pictures of the event. For details of the meeting, please go to the meeting minutes.

Update Posted May 16, 2010

The 84th Annual Alumni Luncheon was held May 9th at the Best Western, Bethlehem, Pa. with approximately 86 members and guests present. The Class of 1960 was honored; those attending and receiving their pins were: Irene Elizabeth Adamitis (Cooke), Katherine Jean Blowars (Conway), Beverly Knerr Brown (Waldron), Sandra Lee DeMarcantonio (Zarbatany), Beverly Martha Evans (Sheridan), Joan Yvonne Lindsay (Guinta), Helen Ann Gum (Kataria)(Cruver), Nancy Lou Goldsworth (Andreas), Lettie Ann Hackman (Patterson), Ann Louise Helwick (Anderson), Carol Ann Jacoby (Koch), Nancy Lee Jones McElroy, Shirley Louise Wensel Ragsdale, Jane Ann Schreiner (Gallagher), Patricia Ann Dalrymple Smith (Titus), Patricia Ann Zeiser

Update Posted January 18, 2010

The banquet committe met January 17th. Details for the May luncheon were discussed. Several members will meet with the Best Western representative to finalize arrangements. Letters will be sent to members in the near future. This year the Class of 1960 will be honored. Members include: Irene Elizabeth Adamitis (Cooke), Katherine Arlene Alexander (Castelletti), Mary Anne Altimiller (Coffin), Katherine Jean Blowars (Conway), Jacqueline Ann Boyle (Rusnock), Beverly Knerr Brown (Waldron), Theresa Jean Cacciola (Jones), Sandra Lee DeMarcantonio (Zarbatany), Audrey Ann Dentith (Young), Beverly Martha Evans (Sheridan), Joan Yvonne Lindsay (Guinta), Helen Ann Gum (Kataria), Nancy Lou Goldsworth (Andreas), Lettie Ann Hackman (Patterson), Ann Louise Helwick (Anderson), Carol Ann Jacoby (Koch), Gwendolyn Beverly Jones Kontje, Nancy Lee McElroy (Pysher), Shirley Ann Nemeth (Bussenger), Shirley Louise Wensel Ragsdale, Brenda Ann Roberts (Halstead), Jane Ann Schreiner (Gallagher), Christine Marie Schindler Severud, Patricia Ann Dalrymple Smith (Titus), Beulah Elizabeth Moyer Walter, Harriet Louise Whitaker (Poorman), Patricia Marie Wolfe (Shapter). Patricia Ann Zeiser

Update Posted December 12, 2009

The annual Christmas Party was held on December 8th at the Green Pond Country Club. All members attending had a very nice time and wish everyone a Very Happy Holiday Season. Below are a few pictures of the event. For details of the meeting, please go to the meeting minutes.

Update Posted May 10, 2009

The 83rd Annual Alumni Luncheon was held May 9th at the Best Western, Bethlehem, Pa. with approximately 82 members present. The Class of 1959 was honored; those attending and receiving their pins were: Lou Ann Chanberlin (Doddy), Kathleen Mary Hartley (McHose), Barbara May Hamlen (Hartzell), Joanne Theresa Minotti (D'Agostino), Joanne Lorraine Odenheimer (Trujillo), Joan Linda Phillips (Parsons), Dolores Lucille Pysher (Danner), Sonia Arlene Raesly, Theresa Lois Rodler (Hanks) (DiLorenzo), Mary Sarakanych (Gerhard), and Carol Ann Squarcia (Shimoskie) (members are not standing in picture as listed)

Update Posted January 21, 2009

The banquet committe met January 18th. Details for the May luncheon were discussed. Several members will meet with the Best Western representative to finalize arrangements. Letters will be sent to members in the near future. This year the Class of 1959 will be honored. Members include: Eleanor Ann Ajhar, Beverly Jean Anderson (Scharnagle), Catherine Aviantos (Petros), Sue Alice Beidler (White),Patricia Kelly Bodder, Lou Ann Chanberlin (Giralico), Joan Marie DeVito (Reagen),Joyce Elaine Flyte (Takacs), Kathleen Mary Hartley (McHose), Barbara Ann Hazleton, Carol Ann Honey,Barbara May Hamlen (Hartzell), Joanne Theresa Minotti (D'Agostino), Joanne Lorraine Odenheimer (Trujillo), Marjorie Ellen Odenwelder (Melchor), Vera Meredith Outland (D'Angelo), Joan Linda Phillips (Parsons), Dolores Lucille Pysher (Danner), Sonia Arlene Raesly, Theresa Lois Rodler (Hanks) (DiLorenzo), Mary Sarakanych (Gerhard), Carol Ann Squarcia Meehan (Esposito), Patricia Ann Zelewski (Rohl).

The Class of 1969 would also like to have a celebration for their 40th anniversary. If you plan to attend, contact Budd-Louise (Matter) Seese at supersteelersx6@sbcglobal.net

Update Posted December 24, 2008

Helen A. Morris, 95, of Moravian Village, Bethlehem, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. Born in Pen Argyl, she was the daughter of the late S. Walter Morris and Emma (Bittenbender) Morris Jones. She was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1931, Easton Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1934, and University of Pennsylvania, class of 1944 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. In 1944 she was appointed Educational Director of Easton Hospital School of Nursing and in 1947 became Director of Nurses at Easton Hospital. Helen left the Hospital in 1958 and entered Bethlehem School District and opened the Practical Nursing Program at Broughal. She later became Director of the Practical and Professional Nursing Program at Northampton Community College, retiring in 1975. Helen was a 40-year member of Fritz Memorial United Methodist Church, Bethlehem, and prior, she was a life-time member of St. Lukes EUB. She was a former president of the Easton Hospital Alumni Association and former member of the Board of Trustees. Helen worked at the New Bethany Ministries Thrift Shop for 30 years. Survivors: Nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by brothers George Morris, Arthur and Donald Jones, sisters Kathryn L. Jordan and Carolyn B. Edelman. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, December 27, in Fritz Memorial United Methodist Church, 303 W. Packer Ave, Bethlehem, where friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of service in the Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Online condolences may be made at www.longfuneralhome.com

Update Posted December 11, 2008

The annual Christmas Party was held on December 9th at the Green Pond Country Club. All members attending had a very nice time and wish everyone a Very Happy Holiday Season. Below are a few pictures of the event. For details of the meeting, please go to the meeting minutes.

50TH ANNIVERSARY

Yuba City residents George and June Gemberling celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary

with a vacation in Hawaii.

The couple met at the age of 15 years and married at 17 - without graduating from

high school - on Dec. 23, 1957, at Holy Infancy Church in Bethlehem, Pa. They have been

Yuba-Sutter residents for 17 years.

Both later earned their high school diplomas and college degrees.

He retired twice, as chief of anesthesia at Beale Air Force Base hospital and later as

chief of nurse anesthesia for Biggs-Gridley Hospital.

She retired as chief base housing manager for Beale Air Force Base after 28 years

of federal service.

The couple have three children, George III, Sharon and Karen; four grandchildren;

and three great-grandchildren.

George was one of the 1st male nurses to ever graduate from Easton Hospital School of Nursing

in the Class of 1969. Alumni may contact them at gember@syix.com or (530) 671-3040.

Update posted March 29, 2008

Nursing School Instructor Obituary

Marybelle Irene Crusan Smith, 83, of Black Lick, Pa, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, Pa. Born: On February 11, 1925, in Black Lick, Pa, she was a daughter of the late William L. and Ethel Bracken Crusan. Personal: Her husband, Richard C. Smith, died in 1992. Marybelle graduated from Easton High School in 1943, Temple University Cadet Nursing Program in 1947 and received her Masters degree from IUP in 1975. She taught nursing at Indiana Hospital and at Easton Hospital. She worked for the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District for 19 years as the school nurse at Burrell Elementary and Blairsville Senior High. Memberships: She was a member of the Black Lick Presbyterian Church, Chestnut Ridge Women's Golf League and the Friday night bowling league. Survivors: She is survived by two daughters, Roberta "Bobbie" Rebovich and her husband Bob of Homer City, and Judy A. Smith Thill and her husband Dick of Eagan, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Nathan Rebovich and his wife Jen of Plum, Steven Thill and his wife Deb of Cambridge, Minn., Jeffrey Thill and his wife Terri of Farmington, Minn., and Brian Thill and his wife Van of Farmington, Minn.; four great-grandchildren, Michael Brew, Ashley Thill, Tyler Thill, and Scott Thill, and a brother, William E. Crusan of Black Lick. A brother, Blair Crusan, and two sisters, Dorothy Dreher and Lucille Miers, died earlier. Services: The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Shoemaker Funeral Home Inc., 49 N. Walnut Street, Blairsville, Pa. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Dr. E. Vincent Stratton officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.