Please remember in your prayers:

+Gayle Campbell, former director, Budget Administration, Columbus School of Law, passed away on May 11, 2015.

+Alfonsas Nakas, father of Victor Nakas, Associate Vice-President for Public Affairs, and grandfather of Audra Nakas, senior, School of Arts & Science, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. 

+William Moore, Sr., father of William Moore, Manager, Landscape & Grounds Services, passed away on May 7, 2015.  

+Walter D. Jackson, Jr., father-in-law of Debbie Jackson, Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, grandfather of Jackie Jackson, freshman, School of Arts and Science; passed away on May 4, 2015. 

+Jennie M. Zampelli, mother of Ernest Zampelli, Ordinary Professor, School of Business & Economics, passed away on April 29, 2015.  

+Albert Turchick, grandfather of Tom Peterson, sophomore, School of Arts and Science, passed away on April 24, 2015. 

+Wendell Reynold Howard, father of Barbara Howard, associate professor, Department of Biology, passed away on April 15, 2015.  

+Betty Descamp Beard, grandmother of Michael Beard, Associate Campus Minister for Men’s Ministry & Retreats, Campus Ministry, passed away on April 6, 2015.  

+Louise L. Doyle, mother of David Doyle, 2012 B.A. alumnus, passed away on April 5, 2015. 

+Alexander R. McMullen II, father of Dr. Patricia McMullen, Dean and Ordinary Professor, School of Nursing, passed away on April 2, 2015.  

+Terence Francell Johnson, cousin of Lea Harrison, reserves coordinator, Mullen Library, and graduate student, School of Arts & Science passed away on March 23, 2015.  

+Raja Parasuraman, PhD, former Ordinary Professor, Department of Psychology, passed away on March 22, 2015.  

+Veronica Kennedy, mother of Rev. Kevin Kennedy, adjunct professor, School of Theology and Religious Studies, passed away on March 14, 2015. 

+Anna Carbonaro, mother of Janine Kempski, administrative assistant, Enrollment Operations, and grandmother of Vincent Kempski, 2013 B.M. alumnus, and Stefan Kempski, sophomore, Arts & Science; passed away on March 11, 2015.  

+Rev. William (Augustine) Wallace, O.P., professor emeritus, School of Philosophy and Department of History, passed away on March 3, 2015.  

+Rev. Matthew Baker, Orthodox priest and brother of Gregory Baker, assistant professor and director of Irish Studies, Department of English, passed away on March 1, 2015.  

+Mary Edsall Choquette, former assistant professor, School of Library & Information Science, passed away on February 20, 2015.  

+Anthony J. Pogorelc, father of Rev. Anthony J. Pogorelc, PSS, Fellow at the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies passed away on February 17, 2015.  

+Nan Bradburn Dunn, 1955 M.S.N. alumnus, passed away on February 14, 2015.  

+Amanda M. (Mandy) Carter, 2013 B.S. alumna, passed away on February 9, 2015. 

+Donald J. Heim, father of Donald J. Heim, Jr., clinical assistant professor, School of Business and Economics, passed away on February 3, 2015.  

+O'Ceola Sloan, father of Gary Sloan, professor, Department of Drama, passed away on February 3, 2015.  

+Pat Cholko, father of Kara Tappan, third-year law student, Columbus School of Law, passed away on February 1, 2015.  

+Ruth Alberta Craig, grandmother of Ryann Elizabeth Craig, doctoral student, Dept. of Semitics, passed away on January 30, 2015.  

+Carole Sullivan Stone, 1979 MSN alumna, former research associate and assistant professor, School of Nursing, passed away on January 30, 2015.  

+Dr. Lois Hoskins, Dean, School of Nursing (1985-1992), passed away on January 27, 2015.  

+Catherine Daly Gittings, retired associate to the dean of nursing, passed away on January 20, 2015.  

+Nancy Gardner Tenuta, mother-in-law of Cynthia Tenuta, Executive Project Coordinator, Division of Student Affairs, passed away on January 19, 2015.  
 
+Oliver Francois, father of Travis Francois, senior communications specialist, Department of Public Safety, passed away on January 17, 2015.  

+Dr. Frank Pesci, Sr., 1956 M.A. and 1963 Ph.D. alumnus; former instructor, School of Education; grandfather of undergraduate students, George and Rosie Townsend; and father of the late Jane Pesci Townsend, former head of the Musical Theatre Division, The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, passed away January 17, 2015.

+Stephen Lee Weaver, uncle of Lisa M. Weaver, doctoral candidate, School of Theology and Religious Studies, passed away January 8, 2015. 

+August Doskey, father of Albert Doskey, doctoral student, School of Theology and Religious Studies, passed away on January 15, 2015. 

+Preston Gilbert Knodell, Jr., 1966 M.A & 1969 Ph.D. alumnus, passed away on December 25, 2014.  

+Floreen Camella Gomillion, mother of Terrie Gomillion-McPherson, administrative assistant, School of Arts and Sciences, passed away on December 13, 2014.  

+William E. May, Ph.D, former professor, School of Religious Studies (1971-1991), passed away on December 13, 2014.  

+Berard Marthaler, OFM Conv., Conventual Franciscan Friar; professor/professor emeritus, School of Theology and Religious Studies; and member of St. Bonaventure Friary in Silver Spring, MD, passed away on November 30, 2014. 

+Geralyn Jane Berg, sister of Steven Petroff, graduate student, School of Theology and Religious Studies, died on November 15, 2014.

+Patrick Wallace, husband of Lisa Wood, Director of Employee Relations and Equal Opportunity Officer in Human Resources, passed away on Monday, October 26.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Lisa at Human Resources, 170 Leahy Hall.

+James D. Kurfess, husband of Mary Deffley Kurfess, a doctoral student in the National Catholic School of Social Service (NCSSS), passed away on October 27, 2015. Visitation hours are 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2015 at Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. Bowie, MD 20715. Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 2, 11:00 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1690 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mary at NCSSS,100 Shahan Hall, CUA.  

+Robert J. 'Bob' Schuttloffel, brother-in-law of Dr. Merylann J. Schuttloffel, Ordinary Professor and Chair of the Education Department, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Dennis Funeral & Cremation Services in Waterville, with Rev. Michael Ince officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the service at the funeral home. Letters of condolence may be sent to Dr. Schuttloffel at 207 O'Boyle Hall, CUA.

+Luis Cavallini, grandfather of CUA sophomore Juan Aznaran, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015

+Patrick Timothy Kelley, age 68, brother of Dr. Faith Mullen, J.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Law at the Columbus School of Law, passed away on September 30, 2015. He lived in Rock Springs, Wyoming, where funeral arrangements are pending.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Faith in 154 Law School, CUA.

+Virginia Jane, daughter of Mary McCarthy Hines, CUA Media Relations Specialist, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mary in Marist B15, CUA.

+ Ronald J. Corazzi, brother of Claudia Jones, administrative assistant, Public Affairs, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Letters of condolence may be sent to Claudia Jones in Marist Hall, B15, CUA.

+Delores Marie Burke, mother of John Burke, Professor, School of Business & Economics, passed away on August 16, 2015.  A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 11am at St. Anselm’s Church, 97 Shady Lane, Ross, CA 94957.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Mr. John Burke, 10917 Beckman Way, Great Falls, VA 22066.

+James Houghton, husband of Rosemarie Houghton, Voice Instructor, Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, passed away on August 4, 2015.  The funeral service was private. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mrs. Rosemarie Houghton, School of Music, 111 Ward Hall, CUA.

+Elizabeth K. Beam, 1939 alumna, Columbus School of Law, passed away on June 13, 2015.  Funeral and burial service were private. Letters of condolence may be sent to The Beam Family, c/o Boynton Memorial Chapel, 800 West Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach, FL 33426.

+John “Jack” Conrad, brother of Jerry Conrad, Associate Vice President of Facilities Operations, passed away on August 7, 2015. Funeral service is private. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mr. Jerry Conrad, Facilities Operations, Room 121, Marist Annex, CUA.

+Catherine Louise Wells, cashier of Dining Services, passed away on July 29, 2015.  The viewing will be on Thursday, August 13, 2015 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am followed by the funeral service at Reid Temple AME Church, 11400 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale, MD 20769.  Letters of condolence may be sent to the Wells Family c/o Ms.Nanyamka Payne, Dining Services, Room, 124, Pryzbyla Center, CUA.

+Brian Nowlin, Assistant to the Chair, Department of Psychology, passed away on July 30, 2015.  Burial will be in Joplin, MO, and a memorial service will be held Sunday, August 30, 2015, at 12:30 p.m. at Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th St., NW, Washington, DC with a reception to follow.  The service will be live-streamed at www.foundryumc.org. Letters of condolence may be sent to his mother, Ms. Helen Nowlin at Box 416, Joplin, MO 64802.

+Herbert Framcke, father of Dr. Petra Goodman, Assistant Dean for Research and Faculty Development and Associate Professor, School of Nursing, passed away on July 27, 2015.  The funeral service was held Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Chapel at the Southern Arizona Veterans Cemetery, 1300 Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Letters of condolence may be sent to Dr. Petra Goodman, School of Nursing, Gowan Hall, Suite 201.

+Patti Oberdorff, mother of Ashley Oberdorff, Human Resources Generalist – Faculty Support, Office of Human Resources, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015. Memorial service was held on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Guinston United Presbyterian, 14130 Guinston Road Airville, PA 17302. The Celebration of Life will follow, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Heritage Hills, 2700 Mt. Rose Ave., York, PA. 17402.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Ashley Oberdorff, Office of Human Resources Leahy Hall, Suite 170.

+Florence “Claire” (Noonan) Brosnan, grandmother of Ryan MacDonald, Administrative Assistant of the Office of Academic Affairs, Columbus School of Law, passed away on July 13, 2015.  The viewing took place on Sunday, July 19, 2015 from 4:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. The mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland, ME. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mr. Ryan MacDonald, Room 343, Columbus School of Law.

+Daniel Lee Crist, HVAC Engineer, Department of Facilities Maintenance and Operations, passed away on July 9, 2015. The memorial service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent to The Crist Family, c/o Rausch Funeral Home – Owings, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, MD 20736.

+José Lopez, husband of Chiquita Shields Lopez, former administrative assistant, Office of Career and Professional Development, Columbus School of Law, passed away June 14, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Ms. Chiquita Shields Lopez, c/o Office of Career and Professional Development, Room 163, Columbus School of Law, CUA.

+Vanilla Spencer-Williams, sister of Roberta Spencer-Mayo, console attendant, Public Affairs, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Roberta Spencer-Mayo in Marist Hall, B15, CUA.

+Gayle Campbell, former director, Budget Administration, Columbus School of Law, passed away May 11, 2015.  A service will be held at the Greenbelt American Legion, 6900 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770 on Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Letters of condolence may be sent to her daughter, Mrs. Tabbie Campbell Thompson, 17522 Hillside Drive, Montverde, FL 34756.

+Fred Silecchia, father of Professor Lucia Silecchia, Columbus School of Law, passed away on June 13, 2015.The viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Quinn-Fogarty Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358. Funeral mass will be on Thursday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 58-02 146th Street, Flushing, NY 11355.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Professor Silecchia, Room 419, Columbus School of Law, CUA.

+Paul Petersen, brother of Beverly Jennison, Clinical Asst. Professor, Columbus School of Law, passed away June 14, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Ms. Beverly Jennison, 13408 Bingham Ct., Silver Spring, MD 20906.

+Sr. Mary Jean Flaherty, S.C., former dean and ordinary professor, School of Nursing, passed away, June 12, 2015.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 15 and Tuesday, June 16. There will be a vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15.  The funeral Mass will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 followed by the burial in the Sister's Cemetery. All the services will take place at Caritas Christi Motherhouse, 129 De Paul Center Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Sr. Rosemary Donley, 105 Lebanon Manor Drive, West Mifflin, PA 15122.

+Mary Lou Simpson, mother of Andrew Simpson, ordinary professor, B.T. Rome School of Music, passed away May 21, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Dr. Andrew Simpson, Music Office, Room 28, Ward Hall, CUA.

+Sr. Rose Monica (Cathy) Katusz, OSF, sister of  Bro. Leonard Katusz, OFM Conv., senior cataloger, Mullen Library, passed away May 30, 2015.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday June 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Chapel, 609 Convent Rd., Aston, PA 19014. Letters of condolence may be sent to Bro. Leonard Katusz, OFM Conv., Curley Hall, CUA.

+Crystal Rasheed, mother of Veda Rasheed, second-year law student, passed away May 20, 2015.  The viewing will be held on June 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Allen Chapel AME Church, 2498 Alabama Avenue, SE, Washington, DC. 20019.  The internment will be at Washington National Cemetery located at 4101 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20746. The repast will be held at the church. Letters of condolence may be sent to Ms. Veda Rasheed, 703 Chaplin Street, SE. Washington, D.C. 20019.

+Preston Gilbert Knodell, Jr., 1966 M.A & 1969 Ph.D. alumnus, passed away Dec. 25, 2014.  Letters of condolence may be sent to his wife, Ms. Margaret Knodell, 223 E. Kings Hwy., San Antonio, TX  78212.

+Terrance Reynolds Williams, former ordinary professor, School of Architecture and Planning, passed away on May 16, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to his daughter, Maggie Williams, 182 St. Marks Avenue, #4, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

+Walter D. Jackson, Jr., father-in-law of Debbie Jackson, Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, grandfather of Jackie Jackson, freshman, School of Arts and Science; passed away May 4, 2015. Letters of condolence may be sent to Ms. Debbie Jackson, Office of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Room LL40, Leahy Hall, CUA.

+William Moore, Sr., father of William Moore, Manager, Landscape & Grounds Services, passed away on May 7, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Mr. William Moore, Grounds and Fleet Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance and Operations, Room 200, Power Plant, CUA.

+Alfonsas Nakas, father of Victor Nakas, Associate Vice-President for Public Affairs, and grandfather of Audra Nakas, senior, School of Arts & Science, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Mr. Victor Nakas, Office of Public Affairs, Marist Hall, B15, CUA.

+Nan Bradburn Dunn, 1955 M.S.N. alumnua, passed away February 14, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to John K. Bradburn, CIMA, CRPC, Global Institutional  Consultant, First Vice President, Merrill Lynch, 510 East 96th St., Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

+Wendell Reynold Howard, father of Barbara Howard, associate professor, Department of Biology, passed away on April 15, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Dr. Barbara Howard, Department of Biology, McCourt Ward 103, CUA.

+Jennie M. Zampelli, mother of Ernest Zampelli, Ordinary Professor, School of Business & Economics, passed away April 29, 2015.  The viewing will be held at the John Breen Funeral Home, 122 Amesbury St., Lawrence, MA 01841on Sunday, May 3 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.  The funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4 at Holy Rosary Church of Corpus Christi Parish, 35 Essex St., Lawrence, MA 01840.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Dr. Ernest Zampelli, School of Business & Economics, Room 309, McMahon, CUA.

May

+Betty Descamp Beard, grandmother of Michael Beard, Associate Campus Minister for Men’s Ministry & Retreats, Campus Ministry, passed away April 6, 2015. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mr. Michael Beard, Campus Ministry, B103, Caldwell Hall, CUA.

+Albert Turchick, grandfather of Tom Peterson, sophomore, School of Arts and Science, passed away April 24, 2015. Letters of condolence may be sent to his wife, Mrs. Jean Turchick, 30-3 Tamaron Drive, Waldwick, NJ   07463.

April

+Louise L. Doyle, mother of David Doyle, 2012 B.A. alumnus, passed away April 5, 2015.  Visitation takes place on April 9, 2015 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home, Inc., 491 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605.  The funeral will be held on April 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 148 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mr. David Doyle, c/o McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home, Inc.

+Alexander R. McMullen II, father of Dr. Patricia McMullen, Dean and Ordinary Professor, School of Nursing, passed away April 2, 2015.  The viewing will be held on Tuesday April 7, 2015 from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Barranco & Sons, P.A Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, MD 21146.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Epiphany Episcopal Church, 1419 Odenton Rd., Odenton, MD 21113 followed by the interment in the Lakemont Memorial Garden Cemetery, Davidsonville, MD  21035. Letters of condolence may be sent to Dr. Patricia McMullen, Dean and Ordinary Professor, School of Nursing, Room 125 Gowan Hall, CUA.

+Raja Parasuraman, PhD, former Ordinary Professor, Department of Psychology, passed away March 22, 2015.  Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.  Visitation and the service will take place at Murphy Funeral Home, 1102 Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. Letters of condolence may be sent to his wife, Ms. Carryl Baldwin, c/o Murphy Funeral Home.

+Veronica Kennedy, mother of Rev. Kevin Kennedy, adjunct professor, School of Theology and Religious Studies, passed away March 14, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Rev. Kevin Kennedy, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 3107 63rd Avenue, Cheverly, MD 20785.

+Terence Francell Johnson, cousin of Lea Harrison, reserves coordinator, Mullen Library, and graduate student, School of Arts & Science passed away March 23, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to the Johnson and Harrison families, in care of Lea Harrison, at 650 Jackson St. NE, Washington, DC 20017.

+Anna Carbonaro, mother of Janine Kempski, administrative assistant, Enrollment Operations, and grandmother of Vincent Kempski, 2013 B.M. alumnus, and Stefan Kempski, sophomore, Arts & Science; passed away Mar. 11, 2015.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 72 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Monday, March 16, at 10 a.m. followed by the interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Letters of condolence may be sent to Ms. Janine Kempski and family, Enrollment Services, Room W200, Fr. O’Connell Hall, CUA.

+Rev. Matthew Baker, Orthodox priest and brother of Gregory Baker, assistant professor and director of Irish Studies, Department of English, passed away Mar. 1, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Dr. Gregory Baker, Department of English, Marist Hall 323, CUA.

+Rev. William (Augustine) Wallace, O.P., professor emeritus, School of Philosophy and Department of History, passed away Mar. 3, 2015.  The viewing at 4:00 p.m. and the Office of Dead at 7:00 p.m. will be held on Friday, Mar. 6, 2015. The funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 7, 2015.  All services will take place at St. Dominic Church, 630 E. St. SW, Washington, DC 20024. Letters of condolence may be sent to Fr. Carlton Jones, O.P. St. Dominic Priory, 630 E. St., SW, Washington, DC  20024.

+O'Ceola Sloan, father of Gary Sloan, professor, Department of Drama, passed away Feb. 3, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Professor Gary Sloan, Department of Drama, Room 215, Hartke Theatre, CUA.

March

+Mary Edsall Choquette, former assistant professor, School of Library & Information Science, passed away Feb. 20, 2015.  

+Stephen Lee Weaver, uncle of Lisa M. Weaver, doctoral candidate, School of Theology and Religious Studies, passed away Jan. 8, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Ms. Lisa M. Weaver, c/o Center for Academic Success, Room 202, Pryzbyla Center, CUA.

+Ruth Alberta Craig, grandmother of Ryann Elizabeth Craig, doctoral student, Dept. of Semitics, passed away Jan, 30, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Ms. Ryann Elizabeth Craig, c/o Center for Academic Success, Room 202, Pryzbyla Center, CUA.

+Carole Sullivan Stone, 1979 MSN alumna, former research associate and assistant professor, School of Nursing, passed away Jan. 30, 2015.  A memorial service will be held in Washington in the Spring. Letters of condolence may be sent to the Stone Family, 4956 Sentinel Drive, #406, Bethesda, MD 20816.

+Donald J. Heim, father of Donald J. Heim, Jr., clinical assistant professor, School of Business and Economics, passed away Feb. 3, 2015.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Professor Donald J. Heim, Jr. School of Business and Economics, Room 309 McMahon Hall, CUA.

+Anthony J. Pogorelc, father of Rev. Anthony J. Pogorelc, PSS, Fellow at the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies passed away Feb. 17, 2015 in Milwaukee, WI.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Rev. Anthony J. Pogorelc, PSS, St. Patrick's Seminary and University, 320 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025.

+Amanda M. (Mandy) Carter, 2013 B.S. alumna, passed away on Feb. 9, 2015. The viewing will be held March 13, 2015 at The Funeral Manor, 1585 Hider Lane, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on February 14, 2015 at Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Agnes RC Church, 701 Little Gloucester Rd., Blackwood, NJ  08012. Letters of condolence may be sent to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Carter, c/o The Funeral Manor, 1585 Hider Lane, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021.

+Pat Cholko, father of Kara Tappan, third-year law student, Columbus School of Law, passed away in January.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Ms. Kara Tappan, 3137 Creswell Dr., Falls Church, VA 22044.

+Catherine Daly Gittings, retired associate to the dean of nursing, passed away January 20, 2015.  The viewing will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26 followed by the Mass of Christian Burial and interment at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD  20778. Letters of condolence may be sent to the Gittings Family, 1200 Griner Lane, Shady Side, MD 20764-9727.

+Dr. Lois Hoskins, Dean, School of Nursing (1985-1992), passed away Jan. 27, 2015.  Funeral arrangements will be announced on the School of Nursing website (http://nursing.cua.edu).  Letters of condolence may be sent to her husband, Paul Hoskins, c/o Dr. Patricia McMullen, Dean and Ordinary Professor, School of Nursing, Room 125, Gowan Hall, CUA.

February

+Dr. Frank Pesci, Sr., 1956 M.A. and 1963 Ph.D. alumnus; former instructo, School of Education; grandfather of undergraduate students, George and Rosie Townsend; and father of the late Jane Pesci Townsend, former head of the Musical Theatre Division, The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, has passed away.   Visitation with the family will be held at the Silver Spring Civic Center, on Jan 30, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Catereine LaBoure, Jan 31, at 10:00 a.m. with internment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Letters of condolence may be sent to Mr. Kevin Townsend and family, c/o The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, CUA.

+Nancy Gardner Tenuta, mother-in-law of Cynthia Tenuta, Executive Project Coordinator, Division of Student Affairs, passed away January 19, 2015.  Mass of Christian Burial and interment will be held in Madison, WI on January 26. Letters of condolence may be sent to Ms. Cynthia Tenuta, Executive Project Coordinator, Division of Student Affairs, Room 353, Pryzbyla Center, CUA.

+Oliver Francois, father of Travis Francois, senior communications specialist, Department of Public Safety, passed away Jan. 17, 2015.  The viewing will held on Jan. 26, 2015 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Allen A.M.E. Church. 111-54 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11423.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Mr. Travis Francois, c/o Allen A.M.E. Church.

+August Doskey, father of Albert Doskey, doctoral student, School of Theology and Religious Studies, passed away in January, 2015.  

January

+Anthony Ruffa, 1960 Ph.D. alumnus, passed away June 20, 2014. Letters of condolence may be sent to his wife, Mrs. Joan Ruffa, 13818 Overton Lane, Silver Spring, MD  20904.

+Floreen Camella Gomillion, mother of Terrie Gomillion-McPherson, administrative assistant, School of Arts and Sciences, passed away, Dec. 13, 2014.  The viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at Horton's Funeral Home, 600 Kennedy Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 on Friday, Dec. 26. Letters of condolence may be sent to Terrie Gomillion-McPherson, 1908 Varnum Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20018.

+William E. May, Ph.D, former professor, School of Religious Studies (1971-1991), passed away December 13, 2014.  The wake will be held at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 9705 Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895 on Dec.19 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.  The funeral Mass will be held at Holy Redeemer Church on Dec. 20 at 10:00 a.m. Letters of condolence may be sent to his wife, Mrs. Patricia May, 3156 Grace Field Rd., Apt. 410, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

+Berard Marthaler, OFM Conv., Conventual Franciscan Friar; professor/professor emeritus, School of Theology and Religious Studies; and member of St. Bonaventure Friary in Silver Spring, MD, passed away Nov. 30, 2014. The wake service will take place Friday, Dec. 5, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901. The Mass of Christian Burial will held on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church, 1029 Monroe St. NE (corner of 12 St. NE), Washington, DC 20064. A memorial Mass will be held at CUA on January 21, 2015. Details to be announced.

+Geralyn Jane Berg, sister of Steven Petroff, graduate student, School of Theology and Religious Studies, died November 15, 2014.

+Helen Szoc, mother-in-law of Karlynn Brintzenhofeszoc, associate professor at NCSSS, passed away October 24, 2014.  Letters of condolence may be sent to Dr. Karlynn Brintzenhofeszoc, Room 111, Shahan Hall, CUA.

December

+Geralyn Jane Berg, sister of Steven Petroff, graduate student, School of Theology and Religious Studies, died November 15, 2014.

+Alfreda Law, sister of Audrey Wiggins, doctoral student, historical systematic theology, School of Theology and Religious Studies, passed away Nov. 7, 2014.  The funeral will be held Nov. 15, 2014 at New Life Church of God in Christ, 5000 Patterson Road, Montgomery, AL 36116. Letters of condolence may be sent to Ms. Audrey Wiggins, c/o Ms. Inell Price, PO Box 9361, Montgomery, AL 36108.

+Gertrud Framcke, mother of Petra Goodman, associate professor and assistant dean, School of Nursing, passed away November 2, 2014.  She will be buried in a private ceremony this week. Letters of condolence may be sent to Dr. Petra Goodman, School of Nursing, Rm. 121, Gowan Hall, CUA.

+Rev. Albert C. Giaquinto, S.S., former rector, Theological College (1982-1986), passed away on Oct. 27, 2014.  Fr. Giaquinto will lie in State at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228 on Friday Oct. 31, 2014 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. followed by a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Angels. Interment will follow at the Sulpician Cemetery. Letters of condolence may be sent to Rev. Fr. Thomas Ulshafer, S.S., Provincial Superior, Provincial House, Society of St. Sulpice, 5408 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD   21210.

+Catherine M. Miles, mother of Doris Miles-Davis, public safety assistant, Department of Public Safety, passed away Oct. 27, 2014.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at In His Image Ministries, 119 South Franklin Blvd., Pleasantville, NJ  08232. Letters of condolence may be sent to Ms. Doris Miles Davis, Department of Public Safety, Room 120, Leahy Hall, CUA.