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Dr. Darrell 鈥淪kip鈥 Windfred McIndoe, 93, of Fulton, Maryland passed away on July 5, 2024. He was born in 1930 to Clarence Wilbert McIndoe and Dorothy Morrow McIndoe in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his four children, Wendy McIndoe Austin (Robert), Allegheny Trustee Emeritus D. Bruce McIndoe 鈥79, Ronald Scott McIndoe (Kathy), and Holly Beth McIndoe Beaulac 鈥85 (Chad), and ten grandchildren. Skip was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Sherri Lee Condon, his wife, Carole McClain McIndoe 鈥52, his brother Melvin Douglas McIndoe, and his parents.

While at 大象视频, Skip was a member of Phi Kappa Psi and lettered in football and track. He joined the United States Air Force in 1955 and earned his medical degree from Temple University in 1956. Skip retired as a Colonel from the USAF in 1979, and then he continued practicing medicine in Towson and Woodbine until his retirement. In addition to his many career achievements, he enjoyed traveling, reading, playing the piano, cooking, and gathering with his family.

Skip delighted in later years in being the oldest alumnus returning to Allegheny for reunion weekends. He and Carole long supported the College as donors and volunteers, with Skip serving on his reunion committees several times. After spending hours on campus reading back issues of 鈥淭he Campus鈥 in preparation for their 50th reunion, the McIndoes underwrote the digitization of the complete collection in 2005. One can access it here: . Believing that alumni support of the College should start immediately upon graduation with small annual gifts that grow with time, the McIndoes helped to establish 鈥淎llegheny Students for the Advancement of Philanthropy,鈥 a student organization dedicated to educating peers about the critical importance of alumni and student support for the College. Skip was also passionate about the environment and a long-time benefactor of Allegheny鈥檚 environmental science program.

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Susan Williams Byron on May 22, 2024

Susan Byron, a woman of strength, fierce intelligence, and unwavering dedication, was born May 19th, 1932 and peacefully passed away on May 22nd, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Sue leaves behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew her; a legacy filled with love, laughter, and family tradition. She will be remembered most for her incredible humor, razor sharp wit, and staunch tenacity for a life worth living. Susan’s marriage to Robert Byron was a testament to enduring love and partnership. For nearly 70 years, they stood side by side, weathering life’s challenges with unwavering devotion and affection. Sue was a mother to Robert, Martha, and David Byron as well as a loving grandmother to a large family of grandchildren who grew up gathered around her kitchen table in Pirates Quay, 2N, begging for the last piece of fried flounder or spoonful of “Soup Chicken”. Though she may be gone, her spirit will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to cross paths with her.

She is survived by husband Robert Byron 鈥54; daughter Martha Byron, son David Byron, and daughter-in-law Debra Pecora; brothers David Williams, Bill Williams, and sister Winifred Williams; grandchildren David Smith, James Byron, Lee Byron, Samuel Byron, Nicholas Byron, John Byron, Caroline To (Smith), Brett Byron, Emily Byron, Hannah Mickelson, and William Mickelson; Great-grandchildren Declan Smith, Gavin Smith, Otto Huron, Miles Huron, Grayson Miller, Max Byron, Brooks Byron, Martin To, and Emerson Byron.

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Thomas J. Klasek on April 6, 2024

Thomas pursued graduate studies at Hunter College while living in New York City. Returning to Cleveland, activities included performing and directing community theater production in the area and performing in the Playreaders group of the Rocky River Senior Center. He taught English. Speech and Drama at the high school level, was a church soloist and choir member, as well as, a world traveler who particularly enjoyed visiting Thailand, and a Yoga retreat in the Bahamas. Retirement from Cleveland State University was in 1981. He was the Director of the Ohio Technology Transfer Organization in the College of Business. He is survived by his daughter, Faith Klasek.

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William 鈥淏ill鈥 T. Deane on September 9, 2024

Award-winning CBS journalist and all-news-radio pioneer, William “Bill” Thomas Deane, 90, of New York, New York, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2024, in Naples, Florida, surrounded by friends and family.

On the frontlines of the latter half of the twentieth century鈥檚 most important stories, the seeds of Bill鈥檚 journalism ambitions took root beside a Depression-era cathedral-style radio in the living room of his grandparents鈥 Rochester, New York home. On-the-spot 鈥淭his is London鈥 was appointment radio for young Bill, and the WWII reports from the other side of the pond inspired him to become a CBS journalist just like the announcer, Edward R. Murrow. Little could Bill have known that half a century later, he鈥檇 be honored with the annual Radio and Television News Director鈥檚 Association Award titled after the same announcer鈥檚 namesake.

Yet Bill鈥檚 path from Upstate New York to CBS Radio Network Editor in New York City was circuitous. His start began at radio stations perched atop the snow-covered hills of Northwest Pennsylvania. While he studied speech and drama at 大象视频 by day, Bill broadcasted from WTIV Titusville and WKRZ Oil City by night. The hours were long, but worth it. Bill was honing his announcing skills for bigger stations in larger markets after graduation. Yet, too often, the best-laid plans go astray. With the receipt of his Allegheny degree came an Army draft notice with a direct flight to basic training at Fort Hood, Texas.聽聽聽

But even the military could not restrain Bill鈥檚 creativity. While stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, he developed Monitor, a formatted radio show aired to regional commercial market outlets. He also had authority over post radio announcements and information released to Baltimore and Washington D.C. television stations on productions involving military post activities.

By 1960, with two years of active duty and two of four years of Army Reserves behind him, newly armed with a master鈥檚 degree in television from Syracuse University, Bill found himself on the sun-soaked beaches of Miami on vacation. The contrast between the snowbelt and the sunbelt was undeniable, and Bill decided to stay. He joined forces with the WFUN radio station team, establishing a groundbreaking new format: 24-7 top-40. Bill shed his 鈥淒izzy Dean鈥 WNDR Syracuse, New York radio show handle used throughout his master’s degree studies and adopted the new WFUN persona 鈥淛ames Madison Bey.鈥 As a celebrity disc jockey under a new alias, Bill engaged in promotional events reflective of the station鈥檚 call letters and basked in the glitz and glamour of the 1960s Miami entertainment scene. While stars such as Bobby Darin and Chubby Checker jockeyed him for airplay time, young up-and-coming musicians sought his direction. Bill was even called upon to greet 鈥淭he Fab Four鈥 when John, Paul, George, and Ringo landed at Miami International Airport during the initiation of the British Invasion.

But when the fun in the sun wore thin and the Cold War heated up, Bill鈥檚 original calling to investigate serious matters prevailed. From News Director at WBBF Rochester, and then KBTR Denver, where he established their first all-news format quadrupling ratings within three months, to Radio Anchor and Editor at KYW, Philadelphia, Bill eventually moved to ABC Network News in New York City before joining CBS Radio Network in 1975 where he remained for the next three decades.

At CBS Radio Network, his star rose quickly with a promotion to Full Editor. He led the all-important afternoon drive assignment desk and was integral to many awards and 鈥榝irsts鈥 shared by the newsroom team. Getting the story on fast was important, but as his general manager said, 鈥淏ill also made certain it was right. Just when a reporter thought they鈥檇 asked all the pertinent questions, Bill would come up with one more that would make the story.鈥 Affectionately known in the newsroom as the 鈥淒eane Machine,鈥 he never forgot how hard it can be on the new guy and always made time for young desk assistants looking for that big break. Bill helped push people to be their very best, and many he mentored are now integral parts of newsrooms throughout the country and household names nationwide.

By the mid-2000s, Bill elected retirement from CBS to write the book Smooth Criminal, A One-Man American Crime Wave, a true story chronicling the life of a CIA operative he met during the Cold War period in Miami. Bill then collaborated with another Alleghenian, his daughter Jennifer ’86, in writing a screenplay by the same name. In retirement, Bill sailed around the world numerous times via cruise ship lines as a featured guest lecturer on twentieth-century broadcast journalism.

Outside of his radio broadcast work, Bill lent his voice to commercial and industrial voiceovers and used his acting talents in off-Broadway shows. He was a member of the Radio Television News Directors Association, New York Press Club, Investigative Reporters & Editors, Society of Professional Journalists, Radio Television Digital News Association, AFTRA, EQUITY, SAG, WGAE, and the winner of many awards, including the Edward R. Murrow for Best Coverage of a Major Breaking News Event, the Assignation of Yitzhak Rabin.聽

Bill was a great believer in giving back, a practice he credited Allegheny for instilling in him. He had a passion for the Adirondacks and donated generously. Bill also honored his beginnings by supporting his alma mater. He recruited many New York City area high schoolers by introducing the unique benefits of an education in a rural setting away from the metropolis. He was a sometimes Sunday school teacher throughout his life and even officiated a religious Sunday service to inmates at Rikers Island prison for a time during his retirement.

William “Bill” Thomas Deane loved life and hung onto every bit until he could no longer. Above all, he was a loving father to his children, Jennifer and Russell. We were blessed to have had him with us for 90 years. His gifts of knowledge carry on in all those he lifted up and he will be missed dearly by all who were honored to know him.

Doris Jeanne Jones Lifton May 18, 2023

Doris Jeanne Lifton n茅e Jones, passed away at the age of 89 on May 18, 2023, in Charleston, SC. Doris was born on February 26, 1934, and grew up in Edgewood (Pittsburgh) PA surrounded by an extended family.聽 An outgoing, popular and top student, she attended 大象视频, joined Kappa Alpha Theta and after her sophomore year married a Phi Delt, Alfred K Lifton 鈥54 who was from Bronx, NY. Doris was the stereotypical housewife of her generation and stayed busy raising kids and being a strong supportive partner as Al’s career took them to stops across the country from Pittsburgh, to Valley Forge, PA, Scotch Plains, NJ, Fayetteville, NY, Danville, CA, and Atlanta, GA. Al & Doris were fortunate enough to retire early and moved in 1986 to Kiawah Island, SC where they were active with tennis, golf and social events.

Doris dedicated her life to being a wonderful mother, wife, sister and grandmother. She always knew the right thing to say and do and never missed a special date. She was active at Johns Island, SC Presbyterian Church where she sang for many years in the choir. Doris moved to Bishop Gadsden retirement community in Charleston after Al’s passing (2006) where she was well-loved for her singing and quick sense of humor. Predeceased by her brother Donald Jones, she is survived by daughter Carey Lifton-Kromer (Jean-Louis), son Doug 鈥79 (Phi Delta Theta), his sons Clay and Jesse 鈥08 (Phi Delta Theta), Jesse鈥檚 wife Sharon Bellina 鈥09 and their daughter Cora.

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Martha Jones Feidt passed away on 11/18/24. She is survived by daughters Lisa Feidt White 鈥85, Susan Melcher, and son, Robert Feidt. 5 grandchildren were the light of her life. Interesting fact (from Lisa Feidt White 鈥85): 鈥淒r. Nels Juleus was one of her professors, then when I attended Allegheny, I had the honor of him being my counselor and taking classes from him and he remembered my mother! She was very proud of her Allegheny years, Her family had ties to Caflisch Hall to help build it.鈥

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Gertrude “Gaye” Cushner Burkett, of Pittsburgh, died November 16, 2024. She graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1959. She was a talented dancer who performed at the Pittsburgh Playhouse while in high school. She graduated from 大象视频 in 1963 with a B.A. in English and obtained her Master鈥檚 in Education at the University of Pittsburgh.

She taught Honors English and Reading at Franklin Regional High School for over two decades. She also worked with the University of Pittsburgh Tri-State Study Council, providing support to local school districts, and was a University of Pittsburgh-certified Reading Specialist.

She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Burkett Curry ’88, and her granddaughters Julia and Lauren Curry, She predeceased by her son Christopher D. Burkett.

Gaye will be remembered as a life-long learner filled with intelligence, insight, and curiosity.

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Peter J. Wolfe, Class of 1965, died November 29, 2023 in his home in Buffalo, NY.

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, Former Trustee, died January 19, 2025, at his home.聽

He was born on November 14, 1946, in Philadelphia, the youngest of three siblings. He shared 51 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Joan, who was not only his life partner but also his business partner. Together, they built GDA Integrated Services, with George leading the company as a visionary and Joan managing its financial operations as CFO.聽

His career in higher education marketing began during his tenure as special assistant to the president at Carleton College from 1977 to 1981. There, he developed a groundbreaking marketing program that won four Grand Awards for Public Relations and Admissions from CASE and garnered national attention in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. Earlier in his career, Dehne worked as a feature writer for United Press International, creative director for Young & Rubicam, and director of the news bureau at Wittenberg University. He co-authored the seminal work 鈥淢arketing Higher Education: A Handbook for College Administrators,鈥 solidifying his reputation as a pioneer in the field.

Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Dehne extended his expertise on a global scale as a Senior Advisor to the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) from 2008 to 2011, where he created and maintained the first Worldwide Global Survey of University Presidents.

A passionate supporter of a liberal arts education, Dehne served as a trustee at both The Trinity-Pawling School and 大象视频, where his dedication and leadership left a lasting impact. His contributions to higher education were further recognized when he received an honorary doctorate from Morningside College in 2015, honoring his illustrious career as an admissions, financial aid, and public relations consultant to some of the nation’s leading colleges and universities, including Morningside itself.

Dehne was a lifelong learner, earning a master’s degree in education from Indiana University. He graduated from 大象视频 in 1968 with a BA in English and was a proud 1964 graduate of Germantown Friends School.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Joan; his siblings Nancy Dehne Myers and Theodore L. Dehne, Jr. (Victoria); his children Charles Nicholas Dehne (Carolyn) and Kathryn Elizabeth Dehne (Peter); and his five granddaughters: Adelaide, Waverly, Louella, Isabella, and Cypher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roberta and Theodore L.聽 Dehne 1927.

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Tim Boomer died 10/12/2024, after a two year aggressive Parkinsonism decline. He maintained his wrestling, optimistic perseverance to the end. Soon after graduation, Tim 鈥71 and Jane Belden 鈥72 married and had two daughters, Megan (Dunnigan) and Shannon, all of whom survived Tim.

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Anne Linaberger, an active and valued member of Allegheny鈥檚 Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics Board of Visitors, passed away on October 25, 2024. She was born on September 18, 1962 in Pittsburgh to James T. Linaberger 鈥59 and Elsa Held Linaberger 鈥60. In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded in death by her stepmother Sandra Kenyon Smith Linaberger 鈥62, uncles William E. Watson and Charles A. Linaberger, and brothers-in-law Jack Mazula and David Adkisson. Anne is survived by her husband Thomas J. Mazula, son J.T. Mazula, sisters Mara Linaberger (Michael Haynie) and Betsy Linaberger 鈥91 (Brian Best), nephew Liam Best, aunt Mara Linaberger Watson, cousins Lynn Watson Neumann and Edward Watson, stepsiblings William Smith, Jr. (Kristy), Tracey Armitage (Gregory), and Nicole Smith Manning 鈥93 (Michael), sister-in-law Audrey Mazula Adkisson, niece Jessica Mazula (Adam Wilms), and step nieces Sarah Haynie Schumar (Robert) and Samantha Haynie Voelker (Stephen).

Anne was Phi Beta Kappa and a magna cum laude graduate of Allegheny and earned a master鈥檚 in integrated marketing communications from West Virginia University. She also was a graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh. While at 大象视频, Anne was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, choir, student government, The Campus, WARC, and the Playshop Theatre.

Anne’s lifelong career in radio and television started in 1984 as an anchor, reporter and producer at WAMO, an AM/FM radio station that was part of the Sheridan Broadcasting Network. She spent a brief time as an anchor, reporter and producer at WDTV-TV in Bridgeport, WV, before moving back to Pittsburgh and serving in several roles at WTAE-TV. She moved permanently behind the camera at KDKA-TV where she spent nearly 20 years as an executive producer, assistant news director, and eventually news director.

Anne won dozens of national and regional awards including an Edward R. Murrow Award and two Emmys for outstanding broadcast news operation, plus an individual Emmy for personal storytelling. She was also a skilled educator with two decades of experience in the classroom and with on-line instruction at institutions including West Virginia University and Point Park University.

Anne was very proud of her volunteer service in top leadership positions on numerous non-profit boards of directors including North Hills Cares, Pittsburgh Youth Chorus (formerly Children’s Festival Chorus), the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and as a leader at Northmont United Presbyterian Church where she was a longtime member.

Anne was also a singer from an early age, singing in church choirs, in college, and as part of the Mendelssohn Choir for many years. She enjoyed spending her free time watching her son play baseball and with her family at Lake Chautauqua in Western New York state.

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, Former Assistant Director for Donor Relations, died October 5, 2024.

She was born on September 20, 1963, to Patricia and Joseph Scharra in Akron, Ohio. She was a graduate of the University of Akron, where she met her devoted husband, Dave (former Allegheny dean of students and executive vice president), and was active in Alpha Gamma Delta sorority (serving as president), the Panhellenic Council, and many other aspects of student life.

She began her professional career at 大象视频, serving primarily in the Admissions and Development Offices for 25 years. During this time, Janice and Dave welcomed their children Will 鈥14 and Susannah 鈥15, the source of her greatest joy throughout her life. Janice and her family were active in First Presbyterian Church and numerous community organizations and were a constant presence on the Allegheny campus.

In 2013, Janice and Dave moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she served as the 鈥淔irst Spouse鈥 of Coe College. Janice made the role her own, dedicating herself to many forms of service to Coe and countless local organizations, including as chair of the Alzheimer鈥檚 Association, and bringing joy wherever she went. In recognition of her service to the community, the Coe College Center for Health and Society bears her name. Upon retirement, she and Dave relocated to Urbandale, IA, to be near family. They became active in Heartland Presbyterian Church, a loving and welcoming community perfectly suited to Janice鈥檚 generous spirit.

Janice is survived by her loving husband Dave, son Will McInally (Liz Dean), daughter Susannah Johnson (Trey), and grandsons Nathaniel and Cameron Johnson. She is also survived by her brother Mike Scharra (Sherry), sister Judy Baxtresser (Earl), and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews, along with their children.

Carl L. Olson, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies, died January 29, 2025, in Meadville Medical Center.聽

Dr. Olson was born in Newark, NJ, on November 12,1941, the son of Carl and Rose (Haspel) Olson. On June 29, 1968, he married the former Peggy Eisenhower; she survives. He was a graduate of Union High School, and he received his B.A. in liberal arts from Penn State University in 1967, his Master of Divinity from Drew University in 1970, and his Ph.D. from Drew University in 1977.聽

Dr. Olson was a professor of religious studies at 大象视频 for 36 years, with wide-ranging interests and an international reputation in his field. He offered courses in Eastern religious traditions, comparative philosophy, and method and theory in the study of religion. He wrote 22 books and multiple publications, enjoyed attending football and basketball games with his friend Lloyd Michaels, and enjoyed visits from his friend Glenn Holland.聽

Dr. Olson held numerous honors and appointments, including National Endowment for the Humanities Chair and the Teacher-Scholar Professorship of the Humanities at 大象视频. He traveled and lectured in India and Japan, held a Visiting Fellowship and was subsequently elected to Life Membership at Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge. While in England, he also lectured at Cambridge and Lancaster University and delivered the Walstrom Annual Lecture at Oxford University. For nine years, he served as book review editor for the International Journal of Hindu Studies.He is survived by his loving family including his wife of 56 years; two daughters, Holly Olson Paz 鈥96 and her husband, Marlon, of McLean, VA; Kelly Olson 鈥99 of St. Louis, MO; a brother, Gary Olson of New Jersey; three grandchildren, Ben, Alex, and Sophie; several cousins and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant Jeffrey Olson.

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Paul G. Zolbrod, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English聽and author, died on February 21 at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 92.

Paul鈥檚 best-known work was Din茅 Bahane’: The Navajo Creation Story, considered to be the most complete version of the sacred stories in print. (New Mexico University Press, 1984). In addition to being a cherished husband and father, he was a beloved professor and mentor who touched the lives of thousands of students.

Paul was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1932 to the late Caroline Engler Zolbrod and Herman Zolbrod, both immigrants. He graduated from Mt Lebanon High School and took a job driving a delivery truck until he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served in Japan from 1953-1955, changing his life鈥檚 course.

The GI Bill enabled Paul to get his bachelor鈥檚 degree in English at University of Pittsburgh. A self-described lackadaisical high school student, he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1958. He was a Fulbright Fellow in France in 1958-59 and an Andrew Mellon Fellow at University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his doctorate, specializing in late Medieval and early Renaissance English literature. Paul joined the faculty of 大象视频 in Meadville, Pennsylvania in 1964. Several years later, a visit to the Museum of the Plains Indians sparked his curiosity about whether Native American oral tradition included epics such as those attributed to Homer. Thus began the research into Native American poetics that guided his scholarship for the rest of his life.

Paul was the recipient of two National Endowment for the Humanities Research Fellowships. Other books written by him include Reading the Voice: Native American Oral Poetry on the Page (University of Utah Press, 1995), Weaving a World: Textiles and the Navajo Way of Seeing, (with Roseann S. Willink, Museum of New Mexico Press,1996), Battlesongs: A Story of the Korean War in Four Movements (Museum of the American Military Family, 2017), and the forthcoming Paradise Revisited (Pleiades Press, 2025).

Teaching was Paul鈥檚 passion. He was a Frederick F. Seeley Professor of English at 大象视频 from 1989 to 1994. After he retired from Allegheny in 1994, he taught at the Crownpoint branch campus of Din College for twenty years, as well as at New Mexico Highlands University and Pacifica Graduate Institute. To honor Paul, Allegheny alumnae and friends created the Dr. Paul Zolbrod Interdisciplinary Communications Fund to support work in the humanities, where contributions can be made in his honor.

Paul is survived by his wife Joanne McCloskey, his children Zoe Zolbrod and Aaron Zolbrod, his stepchildren Eric McCloskey and Laurel McCloskey, his grandchildren, Atillio Zolbrod DeBernardi, Adalina Zolbrod, and Lillian Zolbrod DeBernardi, his previous spouse Joan Dietrich Zolbrod, his sister Wilma Austern, and ten nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of life in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 28 that will be broadcast virtually, and a memorial in Meadville, Pennsylvania on May 30.