Class Notes shares the achievements and milestones of alumni of Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessors, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute. Share your story.
Lori (Hall) Kepner, 1992
radiography
Lori is a radiographer resource clinician for Susquehanna Health. She resides in Hughesville.
Timothy Irvin, 1983
computer information systems
Timothy is the chief information officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. He resides in Annville.
Robert Heater, 2013
automotive technology management
Robert is a field service engineer for Ford Motor Co. He resides in Canonsburg.
Gary Huggins, 1972
forest technology
After more than 34 years of employment with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Gary retired as a traffic control supervisor. He reviewed traffic control plans, designed temporary traffic signals, performed traffic-control counts, reviewed existing traffic signal operations, and designed and inspected highway lighting projects. He resides in Williamsport.
Joshua Schmitz, 2013
civil engineering technology
Joshua is an assistant superintendent for McLean Contracting Co., where he supervises and manages a bridge construction project. He resides in Denton, Md.
Hillary Dyson, 2013
baking and pastry arts
Hillary is a culinary instructor for the Seafarer's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, where she prepares future merchant mariners for work in a ship's steward department. She also oversees daily galley meal preparation and service. She resides in Hollywood, Fla.
Joe Stern, 1999
graphic design
Joe, the creative director for the North American Veterinary Community, received a Gold and a Silver award in the 2017 Association TRENDS "All-Media Contest." The contest recognizes excellence in the communications and marketing work of associations, professional societies and nonprofits. He received a Gold in the Advertising Media Kit category and a Silver in the Direct Marketing Piece/Promotion category. He resides in Winter Garden, Fla.
Siara Glenny, 2017
business management
Siara is a visitor services steward for Penn State's Shaver's Creek Environmental Center where she handles bookstore operations, among other duties. She resides in Petersburg.
James Klanica, 1978
forest technology
James retired from the Army Corps of Engineers in 2014 after 35 years of service as a lockmaster for the Allegheny River system. He resides in West Leechburg.
Morgan Blackwell, 2017
accounting
Morgan is a financial management analyst for Naval Supply Systems Command, headquartered in Mechanicsburg, where she resides.
Jeffrey Davenport, 2006
landscape/nursery technology
Jeffrey is a pest control technician for Walt Disney World, where he specializes in the treatment of bed bugs. He resides in Clermont, Fla.
Brianna Helmick, 2015
culinary arts and systems
Brianna married Carl Phillips in October 2016. She is the food service foreman for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service at Tyndall Air Force Base. They live at the base in Florida.
MaryJo (Nonnemacher) Widdersheim, 2009
nursing
MaryJo and her husband, Andrew Widdersheim, '09, information technology: network specialist, welcomed son Nolan on Jan. 22, 2018. MaryJo is a nurse anesthetist for North American Partners in Anesthesia, and Andrew is a software developer for Rackspace. They reside in Telford.
Walt Bechtell, 2017
on-site power generation
Walt is a generator technician for Penn Power Systems. He resides in Irwin.
Charlotte Parsons, 2006
early childhood education
Charlotte is a paraprofessional for Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan and Tioga Intermediate Unit 17. She resides in Montoursville.
John Barnickel, 2003
manufacturing engineering technology
John is a manufacturing engineer for Ellicott Dredge, the world's oldest builder of medium-sized cutter suction dredges. He resides in Pasadena, Md.
Jason Radle, 2003
architectural technology
Jason works in design/sales for Cisney and O'Donnell Builders & Remodelers. He resides in Mount Union.
Donald McTarnaghan, 1966
carpentry and building construction technology
Donald is a project manager for JDK General Contractors in Davie, Fla., managing airport construction projects for the rental car industry. He resides in Inverness, Fla.
Joshua Bonner, 2014
web design and multimedia
Joshua is the director of digital marketing for Wilkes University. He received a master's degree in instructional media from Wilkes in 2016. He resides in Kingston.
Thomas Holsinger, 1970
engineering drafting technology
Thomas retired from PennDOT as a GIS coordinator. He resides in Roaring Spring.
Shannon (Killian) Magaro, 2011
accounting
Shannon married Andrew R. Magaro on Oct. 14, 2017. She is a senior financial analyst-asset protection for Foot Locker Retail Inc. They reside in Enola.
Julie (Reppert) Stellfox, 2006
mass media communications and technology management
Julie is a communications specialist for Lock Haven University, in charge of media relations for the university. She resides in Montoursville.
Jeffrey Finke, 1978
carpentry and building construction technology
Jeffrey owns JF Construction & Consulting Services. He resides in Ocala, Fla.
Janes Nichols, 1966
automobile mechanics
James owns Nichols Bus. He resides in Fleetville.
Nicholas Massimilla, 2013
building construction technology
Nicholas is a mechanic for Ward's Automotive Inc. in Mount Laurel, N.J. He resides in Marlton, N.J.
Adam Yoder, 2011
building automation technology
Adam is an account executive for Johnson Controls Inc. and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration in finance from St. Joseph's University. He resides in Williamsport.
Courtney Brown, 2016
baking and pastry arts
Courtney is engaged to marry Kenneth Bloom, '16, information technology: network specialist, on April 21, 2018. She is a head chef and nutrition coordinator for a daycare facility. She resides in Hanover.
Austin Schaeffer, 2017
manufacturing engineering technology
After four years working part-time for the company during college, Austin is now the machine shop floor manager for Levan Machine & Truck Equipment in Fleetwood. He resides in Oley.
Tango Marbaker, 2010
dental hygiene: health policy and administration
Tango is a field supervisor for the Department of Commerce, overseeing field representatives in six counties. Her sons are Penn College students, studying in the physician assistant and welding programs. She resides in Canton.
Ashley (McFalls) Deatrick, 2012
baking and pastry arts
Ashley married Mark Deatrick Jr. on Sept. 9, 2017. She is a cake decorator for Scratch Bakes in Ephrata. They reside in Lititz.