Skidmore College - Scope Magazine Fall 2018

49 SKIDMORE COLLEGE Carla Pepperman Kernan ’57 of Dallas, Texas, died May 23, 2017. A business major, she performed with the Sonneteers on Ed Sullivan’s Toast of the Town  television show in her sophomore year. She was a prolific volunteer for her church and area civic organizations. An avid tennis player, she also enjoyed playing piano, guitar and bridge. She is survived by five children and seven grandchildren. Her husband, James, predeceased her. Irene Greenberg Stern ’57 of Westlake Village, Calif., died Oct. 24, 2017. A psychology major, she went on to earn a master’s in counseling from Yeshiva University and a master’s in education from Pepperdine. She enjoyed a 55-year ca- reer in education, beginning at Covert School in Rockville Center, N.Y. In 1973 she relo- cated to Los Angeles, where she eventually became prin- cipal of Beverly Vista School. She is survived by husband, Mark, a son, a grandson and a brother. Joanne Hutz Carroll ’58 of Kennett Square, Pa., died Nov. 21, 2017. She was an art major. She is survived by sis- ter Elizabeth Hutz. Husband Thomas predeceased her. Nancy Goodwin Calhoun ’58 of Sherman Oaks, Calif., died Nov. 28, 2017. She completed her bach- elor’s degree in history at Connecticut College. She is survived by sister Judith Goodwin Begg ’61 . Nancy Shonyo Rahm ’59 of Florence, Wis., died May 7. An English major, she taught grade school before launch- ing a career in real estate. She was a talented cellist and pianist. She is survived by her husband, Robert, two daughters and three sons, a sister and 13 grandchildren. Alice Lawrence Roehring ’59 , of Coram, N.Y., died Jan. 11. A nursing major, she was a longtime ob-gyn nurse. She is survived by a daugh- ter, Amy Swinford. Linda Amerling Scull ’59 of Rowayton, Conn., died Feb. 3 of liposarcoma. Mar- ried to Pete Scull a year after graduation, she taught preschool before launching a 22-year career as a real estate broker and partner at Scott Associates. Active in her community, Linda also loved reading, skiing, beach activities and time with her family, including her grand- children’s sports and stage pursuits. She served the College as a campaign and reunion volunteer. She is survived by Pete and three daughters, seven grandsons and a sister. Roberta Evelyn Young Shafer ’59 died April 13 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. A physical education major, Roberta taught in New York and Virginia public high schools. She was active in community causes includ- ing the Navy League, YMCA youth sports, PTA and the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. She served Skidmore as a reunion volunteer and class agent. She is survived by her husband, Clark, two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Nancy Shonyo Rahm ’59 of Spread Eagle, Wis., died May 7. An English and music major, she was active in Glee Club and athlet- ics. Nancy taught grade school in Vermont and later became a real estate broker. An accomplished cellist and pianist, she also enjoyed painting, writing poetry and gardening; she was an unabashed game enthusiast. She is survived by her hus- band, Robert, two daughters and three sons, a sister and 13 grandchildren. Sue Miller Bell ’62 of Savannah, Ga., died July 18, 2017. An English major, she served the College as a reunion and class agent volunteer. She is survived by husband Frank, two sons and five grandchildren. Frances Chapman Zuke ’63 of Stephentown, N.Y., died May 26. A business major, she earned a master’s in teaching from Tufts Univer- sity. She taught business at the high school and college level and served as dean of students at Briarcliff College. She was an avid golfer. She is survived by her husband, Gregory, a son, a brother and two grandchildren. Ellen Schwartz Gudwin ’63 of Syosset, N.Y., died March 25. An art major, she served the College as a campaign and reunion volunteer. She is survived by her husband, Robert, and daughters Anne Gudwin ’92 and Elizabeth Gudwin Kolsky ’90 . Lynne Tower Combs ’64 of Millington, N.J., died June 10 of cancer. A business major, she earned a nursing degree at Morris Commu- nity College. She served on the Millington Township Committee for 10 years, spearheading affordable housing and other projects, and was the township’s first female mayor. She was a longtime volunteer for the Visiting Nurse Association and many other community organizations. A triathlete and marathon runner, she cycled across the U.S. with her husband. She served Skidmore as a class agent, reunion volunteer, fund chair and member of the Friends of the Presidents and Alumni Association Nominating committees. She is survived by her husband, Bill, two daughters, a son, and six grandchildren. Marilyn Miller Colvin ’68 of Ventura, Calif., died Oct. 22, 2014. An English major, she earned a master’s in educa- tion from Trinity College and a master’s in counseling from the University of La Verne. She was a teacher and guidance counselor for the William S. Hart Union High School District for over 20 years. She is survived by husband John and a son and daughter. Deborah Hall Shapiro ’69 of Washington, D.C., died Dec. 30, 2016. A biology ma- jor, she founded and ran her own residential construction company and taught skiing in Santa Fe, N.M. She led the first Women Build for Habitat for Humanity. A champion snowboarder, avid kayaker and environmentalist, she volunteered for numerous community organizations. She is survived by two sons including Jesse, four grand- children and a sister. Stephanie Dillon Goldman ’69 of New York City, died May 4, 2017. An elementary education major, she earned a master’s in education from City College of New York and enjoyed a long career as a special education teacher. She is survived by her husband, David, a son, a daughter and four grand- children. Lynn Getz-Riley ’83 of Port- land, Ore., died April 20. A social work major, she ran a holistic therapeutic practice for many years. She was a dedicated environmental advocate and supported the Oregon Symphony and Northwest Academy. She was a past director of the Globe Corporation. She is survived by her husband, David, a daughter and two stepchildren. Vanessa Biery Lazzarini ’96 of West Columbia, S.C., died May 1. An economics major, she was a Wall Street executive before relocating to South Carolina to manage her husband’s orthopedic surgery practice. She was an accomplished singer, horsewoman and skier. She served the College as a class agent volunteer. She is survived by her mother, Lucille Biery, and a daughter, Brooke Lazzarini. Nicholas Cleves ’16 of New York City died Oct. 31, 2017, in a terrorist attack in lower Manhattan. A computer sci- ence major who minored in physics, he was well-known across campus as a dedi- cated Help Desk assistant; he also tutored students in astronomy and enjoyed studying Italian. He had recently launched a career in software engineering and web development. He is sur- vived by his mother, Monica Missio ’81 and an aunt.