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.
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.
Ernest Ruzicka, 2009
general studies
Ernest is a senior engineering designer/drafter for Cornerstone Consulting, Engineers and Architectural Inc. He completed a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from Temple University in 2015. He resides in Oreland, Pa.
Stephen Snyder, 2010
ornamental horticulture: plant production
Stephen is a driver for Empire Wrecking. He resides in West Lawn.
Curtis Ianaro, 2008
dental hygiene
Curtis is a dental hygienist in the office of Dr. David A. Bell. He resides in Clearfield.
Andrew Nagle, 2005
automotive technology management
Andrew is a sales and service coordinator for DCI Fleet Service. He resides in Media, Pa.
Robert Mosteller, 1968
technical illustration
Robert retired from the chemical industry and resides in Millville.
Helena (Yancey) Floyd, 2007
individual studies
Helena is a bus driver for Student Transportation of America/the Williamsport Area School District. She is pursuing a degree in education. She resides in Williamsport.
Douglas Warble, 1994
automotive technology
Douglas is a district parts and service manager for Mitsubishi Motors North America, providing support for Mitsubishi dealers in metro Pittsburgh and West Virginia. He resides in Mechanicsburg.
Jessica (Wiegand) Layre, 2016
business administration: marketing
Jessica is a communications and media manager for Venture Outdoors. She resides in Pittsburgh.
Donna Wagner, 1996
office assistant
Donna is an administrative assistant for the Selinsgrove Area School District, where she received the district's 2018 Making a Difference Award. She resides in Selinsgrove.