Remembrances
Dr. Gabriel S. Pellathy, PhD, JD
April 28, 1933 - October 22, 2024
Dr. Gabriel S. Pellathy, PhD, JD, professor emeritus, distinguished professor of political science and fellow of the McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government passed away peacefully with his wife holding his hand.
Born in Hungary, Dr. Pellathy was the only son of Dr. Stephen and Helen Pellathy. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Columbia College of Columbia University in 1954 and his JD with a specialization in international law from Cornell University Law School in 1957. He met his wife, Emőke, in Washington, D.C., in 1968, and they wed in 1969. He received his PhD in political science from New York University in 1971.
A Fulbright Fellow, Dr. Pellathy taught at several universities before joining the faculty of Saint Vincent College in 1978. He taught political science and prelaw to thousands of Saint Vincent students over the years and served in numerous roles, including department chair and president of Faculty Council from 1992-1994. In 1997, he founded the award-winning Mock Trial Team, and in November 2004, he established the Alpha Gamma Beta Chapter of the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society. His lectures in state and local government and national, constitutional, environmental, and business law served as an inspiration to many students pursuing their careers in government service, and several generations of lawyers in the region are grateful for his easy grading and tough coaching for Mock Trial. For his dedication to Saint Vincent, Dr. Pellathy was named an honorary alumnus of the College by the Saint Vincent College Alumni Association.
A devoted member of Saint Vincent Parish, Dr. Pellathy lived out his faith as an example to his seven children. He is survived by his wife, his children and their spouses, eighteen grandchildren, his sister and brother-in-law, and a large extended family in the US and Hungary.
Dr. James V. Maher, PhD
August 25, 1942 - November 21, 2024
Dr. James V. Maher, Provost Emeritus and Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh, died peacefully at his Squirrel Hill home at the age of 82.
Born and raised in the Bronx, Maher was thoroughly devoted to his Catholic faith, which he deeply infused into both his family and professional life. Throughout his career, he contributed time and talent to the Catholic church, ultimately serving as chair of the Board of Regents of the Saint Vincent Seminary, along with serving on the boards of Saint Vincent College, the Catholic Commission on Intellectual and Cultural Affairs, and the board of the Pittsburgh East Regional Catholic Elementary Schools.
Maher is survived by his wife, Angela Braunstein Maher, to whom he felt blessed to be married for fifty-eight years. Family always was his highest priority, and he also was deeply devoted to and very proud of his children and grandchildren. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Robin and John Maier; by his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Andrea Maher; and by six grandchildren.
In Memoriam
James (Jim) Peter Paladino, C'87, passed away on May 20, 2025.
Robert Emmett "Bob" Wrabley Jr., C'56, passed away on May 16, 2025.
Charlotte Burlas, wife of the late Carl Burlas, C'55, passed away on May 15, 2025.
James Nelson McClure III, C’60, passed away on April 28, 2025.
Condolences to Richard Memo, C’67 on the passing of his wife, Rose Mary Memo, on April 13, 2025.
Condolences to Penny and Jan Keith Esway, C’63, on the passing of their son, Jan Eric Esway. He passed away on April 13, 2025.
Condolences to college community member Terrie Lepidi who passed away on April 12, 2025.
John Powers, C’57, Passed away on April 9, 2025
Michael Kaleina, C’71, passed away on April 9, 2025.
Michael Repasky, C’84, passed away on April 6, 2025.
Condolences to Amanda Cecconi, C’87 on the passing of her mother, JoLane Cecconi, on April 3, 2025.
Nicholas Bruno, Jr, C’61, passed away on March 21, 2025.
Thomas Murray, C’60, passed away on March 16, 2025.
James Kane, C’65, passed away on March 10, 2025.
Michael Gentille, C’82, passed away on March 9, 2025.
Dr Eric Caccamo, C’92, passed away on March 8, 2025.
Kevin McAndrew, C’71, passed away on March 6, 2025.
Joseph Mulroy, C’60, passed away on February 26, 2025.
Rev. Mr. Theodore Welsh, Jr., C’59 passed away on February 26, 2025
Joseph Loftis, P’59, C 63 passed away on February 22, 2025.
Dr Paul Harvey, C’65, passed away on February 19, 2025.
H Martin Westfall, C’56, passed away on February 18, 2025.
Stanley Akins, C’56, passed away on February 11, 2025.
Michael Vajdic, C’73, passed away on February 10, 2025.
Condolences to Bernie Skubak, C’73 and Dick Skubak, C’81, for the passing of their mother, Nellie Skubak, who passed away on February 8, 2025.
Condolences to Richard Pish, MD, C’81, for the passing of his mother, Dolores Pish, who passed away on February 7, 2025.
Condolences to Atty William J Miller, Jr, C’63, Michelle Miller-Kotula, C’90, and Malley Miller Kotula, C’25, for the passing of Joyce Miller who passed away on February 2, 2025.
William McInerney, P’55, passed away on February 2, 2025.
Condolences to Dr Louis Vodzak’s, C’58, for the passing of his sister, Eleanor Steffanina, who passed away on January 26, 2025.
Joel Scheib, P’55, C’59, passed away on January 20, 2025.
Dr Richard Reilly, Sr, C’57, passed away on January 16, 2025.
Lee Hojak, C’62, passed away on January 16, 2025.
Condolences to Rev Clark Kerr III, on the passing of his wife, Jane Kerr, on December 29, 2024.
Tom Wandrisco, college friend, passed away on December 15, 2024.
Arthur Metz, Jr, C’82, passed away on December 11, 2024.
Dr Richard Dewey, C’51, passed away on December 4, 2024.
Condolences to Anthony T Serra, P’62, C’66, on the passing of his wife, Patricia Johnston Serra, on November 29, 2024.
Condolences to Lou Pangrazi, C’81 and Ron Pangrazi, C’84, on the passing of their mother, Evelyn Pangrazi, on November 22, 2024.
Condolences to Amy Jo Slater, C’97, on the passing of her mother, Dolores Slater on November 15, 2024.
Tyler Mears, C’20, passed away on November 7, 2024.
Tyler Mears, C’20, passed away on November 7, 2024.
S Robert Fatora, C’66, passed away on October 29, 2024.
Stephen Fatora, C’66, passed away on October 29, 2024.
Robert “Bob” Merrill, Jr, C’70, passed away on October 26, 2024.
Robert “Bob” Merrill, Jr, C’70, passed away on October 26, 2024.
Retired college professor, Dr Gabriel Pellathy, passed away on October 22, 2024.
Paul Gutmann, C’54, passed away on October 21, 2024.
Dr Wylie Overly, passed away on October 21, 2024.
Honorary member of our Saint Vincent College community, Dr Wylie Overly, passed away on October 21, 2024.
Paul Gutmann, C’54, passed away on October 21, 2024.
Gustave Wolf, P’56, C’61, passed away on October 5, 2024.
Gustave Wolf, P’56, C’61, passed away on October 5, 2024.
Charles Hess, C’70, passed away on September 7, 2024.
Terry Murphy, C’67, passed away on August 29, 2024.
Thomas Romanik, P’55, passed away on August 25, 2024.
Joseph Narduzzi, C’98, passed away on August 18, 2024.
Joseph Stonestreet, C’58, passed away on August 15, 2024.
Domenico Schiano di Cola, C’17, passed away on August 6, 2024.
Tom Durishan, C’75, passed away on August 2, 2024.
Joseph Rubino, C’50, passed away on July 27, 2024.
Condolences to Dr Beth (Troy) Summerville, C’01, on the passing of her father, Benedict Troy, on July 15, 2024.
Dr James Gyurke, C’82, passed away on July 8, 2024.
Hon William Baughman, C’71, passed away on July 6, 2024.
Michael Peretto, C’62, passed away on June 25, 2024.
Austin Noll, Jr, C’65, passed away on June 17, 2024.
William Vincent Kenda, P’60, passed away on June 13, 2024.
Robert Racko, C’68, passed away on May 19, 2024.
Marley Case, C’15, passed away on May 12, 2024.
Vincent Kuharic, C’70, passed away on May 10, 2024.
Condolences to Robert Rutkowski, C’66, on the passing of his wife, Louise Rutkowski on May 6, 2024.
Peter Staab, C’89, passed away on May 1, 2024.
David Bridge, C’71, passed away on April 26, 2024.
James Bokros, C’90, passed away on April 25, 2024.
William Danko, C’51, passed away on April 19, 2024.
H Lee Printz, Jr, C’75 passed away on April 11, 2024.
Regis Stana, C’59, passed away on March 30, 2024.
Paul Milza, C’51, passed away on March 28, 2024.
Nicholas DiCuccio, P’60, C’64, passed away on March 26, 2024.
James Japalucci, C’75, passed away on March 25, 2024.
Michael Sheehy, C 72 He attended Saint Vincent College until 1970 and was the uncle of Megan (Sheehy) Melucci, C’89 and Colleen (Kelly) DeGroot, C’97 He passed away on March 18, 2024.
John Bialon, C’87, passed away on March 16, 2024.
Rev Joseph Kurutz, C’55, S’59, passed away on March 12, 2024.
Stephen Summers, C’80, passed away on March 9, 2024.
August Klein, Sr, C’57, passed away on March 9, 2024.
Charles Tyson, C’63, passed away on March 7, 2024.
Edmund DiPasquale, C’58, passed away on February 20, 2024.
Dr John Stramat, C’76, passed away on February 13, 2024.
Fr Gabriel Coless, C’53, passed away on February 12, 2024.
Jim SIlvis , C’62, passed away on February 10, 2024.
James Patrick Salmon, C’62, passed away on January 17, 2024.
Angelo Massaro, Jr, C’74, passed away on January 17, 2024.
Kevin Fitzgibbons, C’70, passed away on May 17, 2023.
Vincent Pecoraro, C’61, passed away on February 23, 2023.