Joseph F. O’Callaghan, Ph.D., ’50, published his book, Black Parish, White Priest: The Battle of an Activist Priest centered around his brother, Denis J. O’Callaghan.
John P. Rossi, ’58, and John Rodden, ’79, published “Animal Farm at 80” in the journal Religion and Liberty.
John F. Brent DMD, ’65, is grateful to be retired for 15 years after he practiced dentistry for 42 years in Harleysville, PA. He is also a US Army veteran.
James Steinitz, ’68, and Marie (Mooney) Steinitz, ’75, who met at La Salle University, celebrated their 56th anniversary in January.
James E. Petrucci, ’70, and his wife Janet celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary in October 2025.
Philip Andrew Canal, ’71, a retired Federal Aviation Administration manager, was appointed by the Vero Beach, Florida, City Council as a Commissioner to the Vero Beach Regional Airport Commission.
Robert H. Welsh, ’73, recently retired from Bucks County Community College in Newtown, PA as an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy. He also spent time at La Salle University as a lecturer.
William J. Kuhl, ’73, taught at Archbishop Ryan and Little Flower Catholic High Schools, and has now retired after a career as a Catholic high school teacher.
Paul F. Jenkins Jr., ’75, and his wife, Ann, just celebrated the birth of their 15th grandchild.
Frank Arricale, ’77, has just released DreamAway, a satiric fantasy, through Barnes & Noble Press. In the summer of 2025, he and his wife Linda Arricale, ’77, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Steven M. Schiff, ’80, was featured in South Jersey Beach Patrol Community Spotlight for his passionate commitment and work as a Wildwood Beach Taxi driver.
Dr. Carlton Payne, ’81, and Crystal (Cromartie) Payne, ’84, recently celebrated 40 years of wedded bliss. They have two sons and live in Wallingford, PA.
Daniel J. Tann, ’82, received the Solo and Small Firm Trainer Award from the American Bar Association.
Joseph J. Moskal, ’83, has taken his talents to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board E-Commerce Center and to DeSales University Athletics as a public address announcer. He resides with his wife of 37 years, Linda, in Spinnerstown, PA.
Eileen Monahan Chopnick, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND, ’83, was recently recognized for her 50-year membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at the annual meeting held in Nashville, Tenn. Ms. Chopnick has been a member of the Adjunct Faculty of La Salle University for over 20 years.
Daniel T. Scavilla, ’87, a member of the board of directors of Dentsply Sirona, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Dentsply Sirona, effective Aug. 1, 2025.
Courtney Ann Marie Altemus, ’90, was honored by The Women We Admire by being named in their article Top 50 Women Leaders of Philadelphia 2025.
Sylvia (Tina Becse) Rich, ’91, has been appointed as Honorary Consul of Hungary. Effective immediately, her responsibilities include the New England states, with the exception of Connecticut. At La Salle, she is a member of the Executive Board of the Rowing Stewards Foundation, and she continues to row.
Anthony P. Sorrentino Jr., ’92, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Fairmount Park Conservancy.
Julie A. (Zimmerman) O’Malley, ’93, M.A. ’97, earned her Ed.D. at Arcadia University after defending her dissertation “Perceptions of College Students with Learning Disabilities on High School Transition Services Related to Self-Determination Skills.”
Michael Charles Sielski, ’97, was inducted into Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2025.
Stephanie Gambone, ’98, has been appointed to serve on the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women, and she is eager to get to work on the Workforce Subcommittee.
Maria T. Grispino Nappi, ’98, recently published a cookbook entitled The Butcher’s Daughter: Stories & Over 100 Family Recipes from Altomonte’s Italian Market.
Melissa (Bennett) Eppenstine, ’01, married Jeffrey Eppenstine in April 2025 and earned a master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Arizona State University in May 2024.
Dr. Diera Shaw-Mendez, ’06, co-leads Hope House For Our Families, a residential discipleship and recovery ministry serving individuals and families impacted by addiction, which was selected as the New York Jets Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle Beneficiary for the Jets vs. Falcons game in November at MetLife Stadium.
Stefania DeMarco, ’09, was honored by The Women We Admire by being named in their article Top 50 Women Leaders of Philadelphia 2025.
Doreen Randone, SLP.D., ’14, M.S. ’15, earned her Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology degree. She is an adjunct professor, clinical supervisor, and course developer at the university level. She resides in Monmouth County, New Jersey with her husband and two children, with their third child arriving in the spring of 2026.
Steven A. Johnston, ’14, has joined the Roseland, New Jersey office of Marshall Dennehey in the healthcare liability department.
Joseph Samuel Rogers, ’18, Director of Academic Support at Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, recently appeared on the podcast GRACES of Catholic Education.
Nicholas C. Puleo, ’21, M.A., ’23, and Elizabeth N. (Hallinan) Puleo, ’21, got married on Oct. 18, 2025, surrounded by family, friends, Christian Brothers and fellow Explorers. The couple met during their freshman year as cantors for University Ministry, Service and Support.