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.

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  • Scott Reiter, 1978

    tool design technology

    Scott is happily retired and resides in Spring Grove.

  • Krystal Delfenthal, 2024

    automotive technology

    Krystal is an automotive technician for Matthews Motor Co. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Susan (Erney) Jones, 1984

    dental hygiene

    Susan is a dental hygienist for Brookpark Dental Arts. She resides in Allenwood with her husband, Harry '85, nursery management. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.

  • Bret Hoover, 1978

    forest technology

    Bret is retired and resides in Allentown.

  • Katie (Arthur) Tobin, 2014

    baking and pastry arts

    Katie is a customer service support representative for Labcorp. She married Matthew Tobin on Feb. 22, 2024. They reside in Hughesville.

  • Troy Stair, 2019

    welding and fabrication engineering technology

    Troy is a welding applications engineer for Fronius USA. He resides in Statesville, N.C.

  • Loyal Beiler, 2015

    nursing

    Loyal is a registered nurse in the post-anesthesia care unit (recovery room) at Evangelical Community Hospital. In May 2024, he received a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. He resides in New Berlin.

  • Loris Norella, 2024

    individual studies

    Loris is a steel detailer for Reuther+Bowen. He details steel beams and column connections for commercial buildings. He resides in Carbondale.

  • Christopher Bunda, 2010

    construction management

    Christopher is a superintendent/site manager for James D. Morrissey Inc., overseeing heavy highway/civil projects in the Philadelphia area. He resides in Levittown.

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    Robert Barbera, 2012

    building automation technology

    Robert is founder and president of Conscious Mechanical, a heating and air conditioning business. He resides in Valhalla, N.Y.

  • Noah Yost, 2024

    welding & fabrication engineering technology

    Noah is a joining engineer for R&E Automated. He resides in Beech Creek.

  • Mia Demas, 2024

    brewing & fermentation science

    Mia is a brewer for New Trail Brewing Co. She resides in Ulster.

  • Breanne (Brelsford) Wentzel, 2015

    business administration: management

    Breanne is an administrative assistant for Merck Cherokee. She resides in Hughesville.

  • Chad Gray, 2006

    graphic design

    Chad is employed by Carel. He resides in Lititz.

  • Michael Merlino, 2005

    floral design/interior plantscape

    Michael is a general manager for florist Daniel Vaughn Designs. He resides in Blandburg.

  • Marley Sampsell, 2007

    baking and pastry arts

    Marley works for Wegmans. She has a son and resides in Port Matilda.

  • Samantha Theriault, 2022

    dental hygiene

    Samantha is a dental hygienist for Sprout Dental. She added a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Penn College in 2024. She resides in Taylor.

  • Kristie Hill, 2019

    health arts: practical nursing

    Kristie is a licensed practical nurse for UPMC. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Serenity Hamlin, 2022

    human services & restorative justice

    Serenity welcomed a daughter, Gabriella, in July 2023. They reside in Williamsport.

  • Kayla (Shultz) White, 2011

    baking and pastry arts

    Kayla is employed by Weis Markets. She resides in Sunbury.

  • Jerome Perch, 1976

    forest technology

    Jerome is a senior logistics specialist for Geisinger. He resides in Blakeslee.

  • Ashley (Hoffer) Hammond, 2022

    applied management

    Ashley is a food safety supervisor for Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. She resides in Hummelstown.

  • Amber Goodbrod, 2023

    applied management

    Amber is a contract analyst for QorTek. She resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Briana Walker, 2012

    nursing

    Briana is a certified school nurse in the Williamsport Area School District. She holds a Master of Education in school health services. She resides in Jersey Shore.

  • Shawn Strohman, 2001

    construction management and architectural technology (1996)

    Shawn is a project executive for Roebbelen Contracting. He resides in Escalon, Calif.

  • Becky (Snauffer) Emerick, 2004

    floral design/interior plantscape

    Becky works for Helminiak's Greenhouse & Landscaping. She resides in Linden.

  • Caila Flanagan, 2022

    business administration: management

    Caila is a senior residence life coordinator for Penn College. She is pursuing a Master of Education in higher education from Penn State World Campus, with an expected completion of August 2024. She resides in Williamsport.

  • Nicole English, 2013

    applied human services

    Nicole is a long-term substitute for St. John Neuman Regional Academy. She resides in South Williamsport.

  • Thomas Berkey, 2019

    software development & information management and information technology sciences - gaming and simulation

    Thomas is an applications developer for Geisinger. He builds and supports automations that use low-code solutions to solve complex business problems. He resides in Hagerstown, Md.

  • Mariah (Brouse) Bastian, 2021

    nursing

    Mariah is a registered nurse for UPMC. She got married in September 2023 and welcomed a daughter in November. They reside in Montoursville.

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