Class Notes

ClassNotes

Welcome to Class Notes, a special space where we celebrate the milestones and memories of our alumni community. Here, you鈥檒l find heartwarming stories and updates in several sections: Achievements highlights the professional triumphs and accolades of our alumni; Weddings joyfully announces the unions and celebrations of marriage; Career showcases the career advancements and well-deserved retirements of our graduates; Remembrance pays tribute to the lives and legacies of alumni who have passed away; and Faculty, Staff, & Friends honors the cherished employees and friends of 魅影直播 State who have left us.

Join us in celebrating the vibrant tapestry of our community, sharing in the joy of accomplishments, and honoring the memories of those we鈥檝e lost.

Achievements

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1997

Joshua Amodio
Building Trades | Utica, NY

Photo fo Joshua Amodio

Joshua was designated as a Certified Master Inspector in the Home Inspection Industry. He has been a Home Inspector and Owner of Priceless Inspections, LLC since 2012. He credits his instructors and fellow classmates at ASC with providing him with the knowledge to help him achieve this honor. Joshua is also excited to announce that he recently married Dayna in July 2023.

2022

Stacey Batista-Lara
Criminal Justice | Bronx, NY

Stacey recently graduated from John Jay School of Criminal Justice with a master's degree. Congratulations!

2023

Ashley Ameis
Nursing | Arcade, NY

Photo fo Ashley Ameis

Ashley was presented with the first-quarter Nightingale Award for 2024, by the Upper Allegheny Health System. Ashley is a recent graduate that joined Olean General in June 2023 and is a nurse in the acute care department.

2023

Johnathon Helms
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Portville, NY

Photo of Johnathon Helms

Johnathon finished second at the ServiceTitan HVAC National Championships. Helms was one of fifteen competitors that traveled to Tampa, FL for the Championships and finished second in the student competition.

Weddings

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2010

Megan (O'Donnell) Cooper
Human Services | Syracuse, NY

Photo of Megan (O'Donnell) Cooper and Paul Cooper

Megan married Paul Cooper in December 2023.

Career

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1971

Donna (Enfonde) Kongerslev
Executive Secretarial Science | Penfield, NY

Donna retired from CooperVision Inc. after nine years. Donna spent most of her career at Eastman Kodak Company and Carestream Health.

1981

Kurt Hanf
Construction Engineering Technology | Allentown, PA

Kurt recently retired from Lehigh Hanson after 42 years.

2010

Adam Loucks
Electrical Engineering Technology | London, UK

Adam was promoted to Vice President of Engineering & Construction at Sonnedix of Northern Europe.

2012

Matthew Hubman
Construction Management Engineering Technology | Fort Worth, TX

Matthew was recently promoted to Senior Vice President at DaVinci EPC.

2014

Joshua Altemoos
Network Administration | Buffalo, NY

Joshua was recently promoted to a new position at University of Buffalo School of Nursing as a Resource Management Specialist.

2014

Ryan Grace
Architecture Technology | Liverpool, NY

Photo of Ryan Grace

Ryan has been promoted by Bell & Spina Architects-Planners PC as the firm's newest junior partner and shareholder in its Syracuse office. Grace has been with the firm since 2015, obtained his architectural license in 2020, and became a team leader in 2023. Additionally, he has been an adjunct professor at Onondaga Community College over the last several years and has been actively involved on the board of the AIA Central New York chapter as the director of community and other volunteer efforts.

2014

Alex Kenville
Heavy Equipment Truck & Diesel Technician | Niagara Falls, NY

Photo of Alex and Alexandria Kenville

Alex recently became employed at Penn Power Group as a Mobile Diesel Technician. Alex also recently married Alexandria in December 2022.

2016

Marybeth Rose
Financial Planning | Orchard Park, NY

Photo of Marybeth Rose

Marybeth recently became employed by PKK Wealth Management, LLC as a Senior Client Associate.

2017

Aubri York
Construction Management Engineering Technology | Canisteo, NY

Aubri was recently promoted as Project Manager at Welliver McGuire, Inc.

Remembrance

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1956

Photo of Carol (Baxter) Barr

Carol (Baxter) Barr, medical secretary science, Ormond Beach, FL, passed away on Feb. 22, 2024.

1956

Photo of Gary Mlacker

Gary Mlacker, general agriculture, Leesburg, FL, passed away on Jan. 8, 2024.

1956

Photo of George Wilkie

George Wilkie, agriculture business, Geneva, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024.

1957

Photo of James Treat

James Treat, air conditioning engineering technology, Sheboygan Falls, WI, passed away on Dec. 28, 2023.

1958

Photo of William Steen

William "Pete" Steen, air conditioning technology, Greenhurst, passed away on May 20, 2024.

1959

Photo of William Abraham

William "Bill" Abraham, mechanical engineering technology, The Villages, FL, died peacefully April 14, 2024, at Cornerstone Hospice after a brief but valiant fight with pancreatic cancer.

1959

Photo of Wayne Grefrath

Wayne Grefrath, agriculture business, Batavia, passed away on May 7, 2024.

1959

Photo of Donald D. Miller

Donald D. Miller, building trades, Corning, passed away on Feb. 1, 2024, at the age of eighty-seven in Corning Hospital after an extended illness.

1962

Photo of Gail Bristol

Gail "Seamans" Bristol, secretary science, Brookfield, CT, passed away on Dec. 9, 2023.

1962

Photo of Jerry Richmond

Jerry Richmond, farm power & machinery, Palm Coast, FL, passed away on March 18, 2024.

1963

Photo of William Peterson

William Peterson, agriculture-plant and soil science, Kane, PA, passed away on Jan. 31, 2024.

1963

Photo of blue rose

Judith "Morath" Rogers, medical laboratory technology, Buena Vista, VA, passed away on Dec. 10, 2023.

1967

Photo of George Colburn

George Colburn, air conditioning engineering technology, Kennedy, passed away on April 19, 2024.

1969

Photo of Cynthia Ann (Jensen) Pesta

Cynthia Ann (Jensen) Pesta, medical technology, of Geneva, New York, passed away on June 6, 2024.

1972

Photo of Ruth Ann McColloug

Ruth Ann McCollough, food service, Andover, passed away on Feb. 9, 2024, at the Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a long illness.

1973

Photo of Jackie (Gordon) Pietrowski

Jackie (Gordon) Pietrowski, medical laboratory technology, Salisbury, passed away on Feb. 25, 2024.

1974

Photo of Gary Pecka

Gary Pecka, automotive service technician, Vestal, passed away on April 12, 2024.

1975

Photo of Calvin Scott

Calvin Scott, electron service technology, Fayetteville, passed away on March 15, 2024.

1975

Photo of Michael Stone

Michael Stone, building trades, Troupsburg, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024.

1976

Photo of John Conomos

John Conomos, engineering science, Endicott, passed away on Dec. 31, 2023.

1978

Photo of Mark Watson

Mark "Doc鈥 Watson, food service, Livingston, passed away on April 10, 2024.

1982

Photo of blue rose

John Dorfner, heavy equipment truck & diesel technician, Williamson, passed away on Nov. 8, 2023.

1983

Photo of Sandra (Perry) Hackett

Sandra (Perry) Hackett, individual studies, Lakeland, FL, formerly of Almond, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024.

1984

Photo of Gerald Gipp

Gerald A. "Gippster" Gipp, auto trades-auto parts management, Lewiston, died Feb. 25, 2024.

1984

Photo of Diane Ratowski

Diane "Evans/Gray" Ratowski, medical assistant, Fairport, passed away on Dec. 11, 2023, surrounded by friends and family after an 18-month fight against cancer.

1987

Photo of James Baldwin

James Baldwin, building trades-plumbing heat & air conditioning, Wellsville, passed away on Dec. 29, 2023.

2020

Thomas Moran

Thomas Moran, electrical construction & maintenance electrician, Allegany, passed away on Dec. 18, 2023, after a tragic accident at his home.

Faculty, Staff, & Friends

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Photo of Carl Clark

Carl Clark, retired staff member of 28 years, Andover, passed away on April 27, 2024.

Photo of Gary Fraser

Gary Fraser, retired faculty, Canandaigua, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024. He was the Dean of the School of Engineering Technologies. Throughout his 30 years at 魅影直播 State College, Gary was a major advocate and spokesman for advancing Engineering Technology education.

Photo of Clifford McPeak

Clifford "Kip" McPeak, former faculty member, 魅影直播, passed away on April 5, 2024.

Photo of Larry Perkins

Larry Perkins, retired staff, Andover, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2024. He will be greatly missed!

Photo of Danielle Whitford

Daniel Whitford, former Education Foundation member, Wellsville, passed away on Feb. 5, 2024, after a tragic accident at his home on Cuba Lake.

Photo of Dean Wildrick

Dean Wildrick, retired faculty, Cuba, passed away after a brief illness on April 17, 2024.