Alumni Class Notes, Feb. 2026

What's new with you? To submit a Class Note, visit the Class Notes Submission Page.

Mark Chopko '74, Falls Church, Virginia, was appointed the Lieutenant of the Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. The appointment was made in October by Cardinal Fernando Filoni, who heads the order in Rome. The order is a pontifical institution dedicated to supporting the Church's works and mission and strengthening the Christian presence in the Holy Land through works of faith, service and charity. The Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy includes 13 dioceses in six states and the District of Columbia.

Colin O'Boyle '04, Plymouth Meeting, was elected president of the Montgomery Bar Association for the 2026 Bar Year. O'Boyle is a Shareholder at Elliott Greenleaf, P.C., where his practice includes trial and appellate litigation, focusing on commercial disputes, health law and employment discrimination. He is based in the firm's Blue Bell office.

Holli Bott Archer '13, Philadelphia, was promoted to Shareholder of Marshall Dennehey's Healthcare Department.

Samuel J. Richards G'15, Bentleyville, is among the contributing authors for "Authoritarian Rule since 1750," part of Pearson's new series of textbooks designed to support the International Baccalaureate's revised history course being unveiled in February 2026. Richards has taught and developed curricula for schools in Brazil, China, Kenya, Switzerland and the United States. He is currently head of social sciences at the International School of Kenya in Nairobi.

MARRIAGES

Mia Notarianni '16 to Nicholas Swift '16

Katie Zefran, D.D.S.'16 to TJ Murray

Kaitlyn Davis '17 to Matthew Andres '17

Marissa Joyce '20 to Jack McCaffrey '20

Bridget Pynn '21, G'22 to Daniel Shuck '21, G'22

BIRTHS

Sean and Maribeth Castaldi Baress '14 welcomed a son, Michael Ryan.

DEATHS

Milton A. Rosenbloom '53, Bloomfield, Connecticut

C. Martin Kelly Jr. '59,Moosic

William T. Kwolek '62, Peckville

John M. Wastak Jr. '62, Old Forge

Caesar Augustus DeLeo, M.D. '65, Lake Bluff, Illinois

Gary C. Boam '67, Roaring Brook Township

Harold P. Perkins '67, Etters

James L. Walsh '69, Camp Hill

Gerald J. Paparella G'70, Peckville

Brian R. Flynn G'71, Wolcott, Connecticut 

James C. Daily G'72, Westfield, Connecticut

Thomas J. Hughes '73, G'87, Scranton

Robert A. Gerrity '76, Clarks Summit

James M. McLaine '79, Scott Township

Cindy L. Noll '80, Dalton

Ronald V. Petrilla, Ph.D. G'80, Hazleton 

Gerard McGraw '85, Havertown

Denise L. Doty Cabezas '89, Wall Township, New Jersey

Lisa Gervasio Alfano '90, Verona, New Jersey

James P. Burton '96, Scranton

Deno S. Gualtieri, D.O. '03, Coopersburg

FRIENDS/FAMILY DEATHS

Diann Sauer, wife of Joseph Sauer '64

Tara Canally, wife of James Canally '95, Wyndmoor