Lackawanna College has awarded more than 430 bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and certificates to the class of 2020, which includes students from 15 states and countries including France, Dominica and Saint Lucia. The College’s 126th commencement is currently scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, after its traditional May ceremony was postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Jena Rose Hansen, of Gouldsboro, Pa., is the class valedictorian. Hansen received her bachelor’s degree in Business.

Students in the class of 2020 were among the first to receive the College’s associate degrees in Baking & Pastry and Occupational Therapy Assistant as well as bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, Restaurant & Foodservice Management and RN-to-BSN.

Graduates also included seven regional high school students who completed their associate degrees while still enrolled in high school through the College’s Level Up program.

Bachelor in Arts

Professional Studies

• Cassandra Rose Arcaro, Dickson City,
• Mickey L. Gohl, Beach Lake,
• Aubrie Gallagher Rasalla, Scranton,
• Audrey Jane Ross, summa cum laude, Clarks Summit,

Bachelor in Science

Accounting

• Alvaro Francisco Garcia, summa cum laude, Scranton,
• Carissa N. Kiehart, cum laude, Ashley,
• Zachary Thomas Knapp, cum laude, Beach Lake,
• Raymond Kortay Kurt, Thornhurst,
• Miguel Martinez, magna cum laude, Avoca,
• Laura Anne Matz, summa cum laude, Jim Thorpe,
• Marc Thomas McCarthy, cum laude, Jessup,
• Paul Michael McNally, magna cum laude, Scranton,
• Tyler Pittsman, Jefferson Township,
• Luz Viviana Salazar, cum laude, Old Forge,
• Connor Thomas Sullivan, Clarks Summit,

Business

• Dana Marie Beynon, summa cum laude, Scranton,
• Levi Michael Caster, Drexel Hill,
• Elijah Lance Colon, Scranton,
• Amy Jo Flood, Lake Ariel,
• Tye Fowler, Towanda,
• Cheila Gomes-Monteiro, Taylor,
• Susan Marie Gumble, summa cum laude, Hop Bottom,
• Jena Rose Hansen, summa cum laude, Gouldsboro,
• Travis John Heller, White Haven,
• Christopher Macavage, Scranton,
• Sal Marchese, Moscow,
• Yanesi Caroline Martinez, magna cum laude, Scranton,
• Alexandra Marie Patterson, cum laude, Throop,
• Milo Vincent Reilly, Childs,
• Bryan Keith Roof, cum laude, Sayre,
• Michael Emil Wasko, cum laude, Old Forge,

Criminal Justice

• Paul Jeffery Brady, Scranton,
• Chelsea Lynn Cadwalder, summa cum laude, Old Forge,
• Ericca Marie Cook, Lake Ariel,
• Emily Jeanne Cost, Scranton,
• Edward Lawrence Dobash, Bloomsburg,
• Gerard M. Gallagher, summa cum laude, Hazleton,
• Kyle Grabowski, magna cum laude, Scranton,
• Ariana Marie Hagopian, magna cum laude, Susquehanna,
• Amber Elizabeth Houser, Archbald,
• Tina Marie Miracle, Scranton,
• Peter Alexander Mose, Lords Valley,
• Thomas Orzello, Scranton,
• Chelsea Reyes, Archbald,
• Alexandria Victoria Romano, magna cum laude, West Pittston,
• Ashley Rzeszewski, magna cum laude, Eynon,
• Arileidy Salvador, Wilkes-Barre,
• Patricia Rose Slattery, magna cum laude, Lake Ariel,
• Paul Anthony Trombetta, summa cum laude, Scranton,
• Nicole Mary Turner, magna cum laude, Scranton,
• Kristie Marie Valera, Dickson City,
• Robert Lee Waiters, cum laude, Scranton,
• Nicholas Benjamin Worobey, summa cum laude, Throop,
• Jacob Thomas Zbegner, magna cum laude, Mountain Top,

Human Services

• Taylor Elizabeth Bolsar, Jessup,
• Tedra Monique DeVeaux, Philadelphia,
• Andrew Gold, Nicholson,
• Amanda Pauline Griffiths, Scranton,
• Ariel Elizabeth Hoherchak, magna cum laude, Waymart,
• Cassandra Hunter, Springville,
• Katie Knight, Forest City,
• Pauline Ann Macarski, cum laude, Dunmore,
• Ana A. Mateo, Scranton,
• Alexandra Amy Mizok, Scranton,
• Ljubomir Nikolic, Scranton,
• Elisabeth Jamison Padula, Dunmore,
• Arielle J. Payne, Port Crane, Y.
• Crystal Perez, magna cum laude, Old Forge,
• Michael Joseph Rich, summa cum laude, East Stroudsburg,
• Michele Marie Ryerson, Carbondale,
• Makayla Seifert, summa cum laude, Throop,
• Katelyn Nicole Swick, Honesdale,
• Christine Elease Townsend, Scranton,

Restaurant & Food Service Management

• Helen Frances Allen, magna cum laude, Scranton,
• Victoria Lynn Ancherani, Scranton,
• Takima Monic Armstead, magna cum laude, Dickson City,
• Connor Patrick Gilbride, Scranton,
• Adam Zachary Gooler, Clarks Green,
• Kevin George Huston, Carbondale,

RN-to-BSN

• Catherine E. Cooney, summa cum laude, Scranton,
• Ezrah Gunn, cum laude, Vicksburg,
• Sabrina Elise Shander, cum laude, Jessup,
• Debra Wright, magna cum laude, Lewisburg,

Associate in Applied Science

Accounting

• Daniel Alexis Aguirre, Scranton,
• Ima Bokkor, Philadelphia,
• Robert Lewis Davy, cum laude, Tunkhannock,
• Tonya Elizabeth Decker, Hawley,
• Carlyn Edsell, Le Raysville,
• Lily Jerika Gale, magna cum laude, Newfoundland,
• Courtney Gemberling, cum laude, Mifflinburg,
• Matthew Robert Guse, Scranton,
• Tricia L. Hackel, magna cum laude, Friendsville,
• Karina Paulino, Scranton,
• Endriana Ramirez Rodriguez, Hazleton,
• Kavon M. Sanders, Scranton,
• Alexa Smith, summa cum laude, S. Abington Twp.,

Surgical Technology

• Kaylee Taylor Gelatt, Clifford Township,
• Danielle Georgette Golembeski, Old Forge,
• Emily Catherine Jenkins, Archbald,
• Maria Elizabeth Morrison, Scranton,
• Tabitha Lyn Norvilas, Madison Township,
• Jennifer Mary Wagner, Milford,

Associate in Arts

Communication Arts

• Christopher Daniel Connors, Blakely,
• Kayla E. Grzech, summa cum laude, Scott Township,
• Mason Jeffrey Kay, Clarks Summit,
• Alex Joseph Simpkins, Mountville,
• Nicholas Marquis Westfield, Philadelphia,

Professional Studies

• Steven Dwyane Avents, White Plains,
• Jamie Elise Janai Brann, Christiana,
• Ji’Ayir A’Veon Brown, Trenton, J.
• Alexis Rose Bruno, Wilkes-Barre,
• Ronnie Justin Cannedy, Philadelphia,
• Jeremiah Carter, Bear,
• Matthew James Clarke, Hanover Township,
• Tariq Razhan Coley, Aberdeen,
• Frank Michael Cwalinski, Scranton,
• Kevin Anthony DeShields, cum laude, Vineland, J.
• Ian Diaz, Philadelphia,
• Rosina Franzese, Hawley,
• Kristen Marie Fratzola, Scranton,
• Mackenzie Nicole Gable, cum laude, Hughestown,
• Bryan Joseph Galluccio, Matamoras,
• Sydney Granville, Clarks Summit,
• Kareem Hall, Jeannette,
• Matthew Joseph Hayes, summa cum laude, Greenfield Township,
• Brandon Hickerson-Rooks, Harrisburg,
• Trevor Hines, Stroudsburg,
• Rashard Jackson, Leonardtown,
• Aaliyah Jalil, Scranton,
• Owen Thomas Kiess, Cogan Station,
• Joseph James Latona, Scranton,
• Marlon Lindsey, Lafayette Hill,
• Alia Marie Loureiro, magna cum laude, Scranton,
• Reginald Eugene Marks, Perryville,
• Ian Newton, West Haven,
• Paige Courtney O’Hara, Scranton,
• Shayla O’Hearn, Scranton,
• Priyal Patel, Scranton,
• Pheldarius Almon Payne, Suffolk,
• Stefanie Rae Peck, Pleasant Mount,
• Frank Robert Perrone, cum laude, Throop,
• Keyanah Monae Price, Philadelphia,
• Dylan Joseph Rogers, cum laude, Scranton,
• Breann Elizabeth Roughsedge, Greentown,
• James K. Sackie, Providence, I.
• Quentin Omarious Sanders, Fort Lawn, C.
• Leizel Berit Schlott, summa cum laude, Narrowsburg, Y.
• Kyla Ti-Yonne Smith, magna cum laude, Easton,
• Bryce Anthony Timko, summa cum laude, Curwensville,
• Dominic Verrastro, Scott Township,
• Mariah Wassell, Waverly Twp.,
• Anne-Marie Cathrine Wolff, Lake Ariel,
• Austin MarcelIno Yankowy, Allentown,
• Mary Kate Yatsonsky, Jefferson Township,
• Carson Robert Zuber, Birdsboro,

Associate in Science

Baking & Pastry

• Carol Ann Henry, Montrose,
• Danielle Katherine Jackson, Honesdale,
• Alyssa Marie Jones, Scranton,
• Gloria Marie Stryweski, cum laude, Dunmore,
• Tiana Thompson, Pittston,

Business Administration

• Nick Hyrel Anthony, Brooklyn, Y.
• Jordan Michael Art, Jermyn,
• Dillon Daniel Augustine, Roseau, Dominica
• Kyle Austin Bedwell, Felton,
• Joseph Michael Cerverizzo, Hawley,
• Edward Daniel Delaney, Harveys Lake,
• Cassidy LeRae Estelle, Towanda,
• Marguerite A. Falsey, cum laude, Towanda,
• Roger A. Fethers, Ulster,
• Elizabeth Marie Gropper, Lakeville,
• Jeffrey Charles Heintzelman, Sunbury,
• Nichole Jenkins, Lake Ariel,
• Makenzie Paige Jones, magna cum laude, Sunbury,
• Mickayla Jones, Taylor,
• Lisa Kathleen Krucar, summa cum laude, Scranton,
• Jillian Leslie Martin, summa cum laude, Berwick,
• Matthew Clark Ordnung, magna cum laude, Honesdale,
• Anton Paul, cum laude, Castries, Saint Lucia
• Jack Ross Phillips, Clarks Summit,
• Cori Michele Pietruszkiewicz, summa cum laude, Clarks Summit,
• Tyler J. Santarelli, Olyphant,
• Miranda Elizabeth Sarno, Towanda,
• Robert Andrew Sees, Danville,
• Kayla Morgan Shaffer, magna cum laude, Avoca,
• Tracy Leigh Stender, summa cum laude, Greentown,
• James C. Strattman, South Williamsport,
• Thomas L. Stroud, Wysox,
• Thomas Walter Van Buskirk, Greentown,
• Jared R. Warner, Wyalusing,
• Chelsea Wilson, Towanda, Pa.
• Nasir Za’Kera Woods, Scranton,

Business Studies

• Calvin Jerome Bell, California,
• Jaleel Tyrese Boothman, Philadelphia,
• Gregory China Rose, Scranton,
• Michael Crawford, Bristol,
• Terrence Lamel Danner, Harrisburg,
• Seamus Michael Gerrity, Dunmore,
• Teron D. Haley, Upper Marlboro,
• Omar Deshan Jones, Macon,
• Robert Lee Kennedy, Jeannette,
• Branden Layne, Lexington,
• Tyler Josh Long, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Ciaira Loyd, Scranton,
• Thomas Anthony Mahoney, Glen Mills,
• Patrick James McComsey, cum laude, Madison Township,
• Briaunna Simone McCullough, Harrisburg,
• Norval McDonald-Black, Germantown,
• Keshaun Moore, Suffolk,
• Amelio Moran, Virginia Beach,
• Jael Negron, Cos Cob,
• Marcus Antonio Pacheco, Scranton,
• Jayshun Tyher Ramsey, Steelton,
• Fernando Reguillo, Hazleton,
• Thomas Harvey Robinson, Williamsport,
• Tyler Omar Jousha St Louis, Bowie,
• Infiniti Stokes, Waldorf,
• Mileisha Troche, magna cum laude, Allentown,
• Devon Michael Weidman, Larksville,

Cardiac Sonography

• James Michael Gallagher, Bloomsburg,
• Joel Daniel Hill, Old Forge,
• Kimberly Nicole Legates, Wilkes-Barre,
• Maggy M. Makary, Moosic,
• Sarah Elizabeth Milewski, West Wyoming,
• Manali Patel, Scranton,
• Theresa Ann Plishka, Clarks Summit,
• Lisa Nicole Steakin, Stroudsburg,
• Michael David Tarvin, Stroudsburg,
• Jacquelyn Verkitus, Mayfield,
• Kayla Regan-Ann Waszak, Hawley,
• James Gino Wilson, Hawley,

Computer Information Systems

• Alexander Donald Mitchell, Scranton,

Criminal Justice

• Michael F. Badyrka, Scranton,
• Katie Lynn Cahill, Hawley,
• Briea Chazin, cum laude, Scranton,
• Gabriella Rose Coleman, Olyphant,
• Brett Thomas Corby, magna cum laude, Pottsville,
• Chris Alexander Corona, Woodhaven, Y.
• Sable Mackenzie Dushney, Peckville,
• Hana Jean Ford, summa cum laude, Archbald,
• Destiny Marie Frisbie, cum laude, Scranton,
• Anthony Joshua Frushon, Olyphant,
• Andrea Garibay, Scranton,
• Destinee Marie Gavrish, Wilkes-Barre,
• Cristian Gonzalez, Duryea,
• Morgan Grzech, Dickson City,
• Courtney Lynn Hoffman, magna cum laude, Tuscarora,
• Andrea Shawnese Johnson, cum laude, Scranton,
• Victoria Keller-Wisniewski, Scranton,
• Michael Kennelly, White Haven,
• Joseph Evan Lesser, Throop,
• Aubrea J. Lilley, cum laude, Wyalusing,
• Sara Sobal Mall, Carbondale,
• Sierra McKenzie McPhillips, Scranton,
• Camille Minier, Scranton,
• Jenna Nalaschi, Old Forge,
• Christopher Michael Ogozaly, Scranton,
• Sean J. Ohler, Old Forge,
• Robinson Pena, Hazleton,
• Daniella Maria Pisanti, Jermyn,
• Jasmine Joshua Ponce, Scranton,
• Cole Joseph Rakauskas, Scranton,
• Anthony Joseph Socci, Norwalk,
• Meghan Lynn Stalica, Old Forge,
• Melanie Evadne Tejada, Hazleton,

Culinary Arts

• Jennina Milanna Barrios, Scranton,
• Sharelle Nicole Bridges, Scranton,
• Ronald James Caputo, Lehighton,
• Kayla Elizabeth Conrad, Scranton,
• Lakee Daron Harris, Scranton,
• Trevor James Haynos, Scranton,
• Cory Andrew Laniewski, cum laude, Scranton,
• Lawrence Reginald Myers, Scranton,
• John Louis Rossitto, Lords Valley,
• Deanna Elizabeth Swoyer, Archbald,
• Sean Michael Tyson, Edwardsville,

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Katlyn L. Beebe, summa cum laude, Burlington Flats, Y.
• Haley Ann Bombar, summa cum laude, Scranton,
• Janie Marie Chambers, summa cum laude, Scranton,
• Brooke Ashley Coldren, magna cum laude, Sinking Spring,
• Bushra A. Hendi, summa cum laude, Clarks Summit,
• Sara Leslie Hess, cum laude, Benton,
• Mary Gwendolyn Johnson, Scranton,
• Rachel Doris Jones, Taylor,
• Kellie M. Kondrat, magna cum laude, Jessup,
• Amanda Linde, Honesdale,
• Mikayla Rose Otto, cum laude, Nicholson,
• Nimisha Patel, magna cum laude, Wilkes-Barre,
• Naomy Crystal Perez, Temple,
• Savannah LeighAnn Ropraz, cum laude, Kingston,
• Christy Lee Rosado, S. Abington Township,
• Kirsten Marie Somarelli, cum laude, Tafton,
• Morgan Kelli Wiesel, Factoryville,

Early Childhood Education

• Crystal M. Allen, Monroeton,
• Cassandra Lynn Bell, Great Bend,
• Brianna Elizabeth Casey, Clifford Township,
• Alyssa Marie Fazio, Dunmore,
• Rosina Franzese, Hawley,
• Michelle Julie-Anna Granrath, Pocono Summit,
• Amber M. Mecca, Scranton,
• Destiny Marie Nika, Hazleton,
• Samantha Gail Parry, Moscow,
• Hannah L. Parshall, Rome,
• Cailley Anne Kristin Pepin, cum laude, Tafton,
• Ashley Marie Porto, summa cum laude, Honesdale,
• Katrina L. Root, magna cum laude, Monroeton,
• Jordan R. Russell-Mills, summa cum laude, Towanda,
• Jazlynn J. Snell, summa cum laude, Towanda,
• Brianna M. Warfle, Ulster,

Environmental Science

• Andrew Carl Macko, summa cum laude, Tunkhannock,

Hospitality Management

• Kyle Matthew Bechtel, Thompson,
• Yvonne Caudullo, Hawley,
• Owen William Evans, Scranton,
• Kurt W. Scudillo, Honesdale,

Human Services

• Abygale Bergamino, summa cum laude, Old Forge,
• Brittany Christine Biddison, Scranton,
• Catherine Elizabeth Bower, Honesdale,
• Amanda Lynn Brittingham, cum laude, Sunbury,
• Melinda S. Brown, magna cum laude, Towanda,
• Lydia Carey, cum laude, Peckville,
• Kylia Denice Conaway, Dunmore,
• Tyrone Lawrence Davis, Danville,
• Rachel Day, Susquehanna,
• Kelli Marie DeVoe, cum laude, Greeley,
• Estefany Alexandra Flores, cum laude, Hartford,
• Kevin Kelley Fowler, Scranton,
• Julianne George, Pittston,
• Dylan J. Gilligan, Lake Ariel,
• Lauren Elizabeth Griffin, summa cum laude, Hawley,
• Kaitlyn Alicia Haley, Honesdale,
• Lawrence Jerome Harrington, cum laude, Scranton,
• Cheri Ann Hoffman, Herndon,
• Leandra Nichola Hoffman, Tyler Hill,
• Hellen E. James, Moosic,
• Monique Marzan, Scranton,
• Connie J. May, Canton,
• Cameron Andrew McClure, Scranton,
• Marissa Marie McDermott, Old Forge,
• Ernest Muller, Honesdale,
• Skylar Marie Murphy, cum laude, Lake Ariel,
• Sonia Maria Mutchler, Sunbury,
• William Nasko, Taylor,
• Adriana Elena Natal, Sunbury,
• Terrence Dewayne Ogletree, Germantown,
• Kelly Piorkowski, Honesdale,
• Angela Lynn Powers, Scranton,
• Lauren Leigh Renner, Throop,
• Leisa Marie Rodriguez, Harleigh,
• Brian Santana, West Hazleton,
• Meghan Leigh Santoni, Hazleton,
• Amanda Marie Schaad, Towanda,
• Erica Nicole Sibley, cum laude, Pensacola,
• Timothy Ian Smith, Roaring Brook Township,
• Casimir Chaz Speller, magna cum laude, Dickson City,
• Tori L. Stasiak, cum laude, Lopez,
• Ashley Ann Tallarico, magna cum laude, Throop,
• Alexandra Kathryn Thoman, cum laude, Moscow,
• Damaris Valentin, Scranton,
• Amber Patricia Vasquez, Scranton,
• Chancellor Dolan Woitas, Hawley,
• Christina D Wyman, Hawley,
• Ryal Lynn Zombek, Scranton,

Liberal Studies

• David Amankwaa, Hillsborough, J.
• Cassidy Michelle Bradley, Scranton,
• Marissa Lauren Decristan, Tafton,
• Marques Keishaun DeShields, Clementon, J.
• Keyon Bernard Faulkner Smith, New York, Y.
• Steven Ferber, Lake Ariel,
• Maya Lynn Florovito, cum laude, Old Forge,
• Kevin Charles Kizia, Old Forge,
• Justice Tanees Mitchell, Mckeesport,
• Emma Michaela Muren, Milford,
• Angelica M. Rasgusa, Hawley,
• Alexis Lauren Robb, Sunbury,
• Michael Patrick Rutkauskas, Scranton,
• Alexis Marie Serafin, Wilkes-Barre,
• Christopher B. Seymour, Milan,
• Colin Patrick Spager, Dickson City,
• Jonathan W. Werner, cum laude, Honesdale,

Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Khyla M. Fritz, Wilkes-Barre,
• Jennifer Alexandra Gerrity, magna cum laude, Dunmore,
• Amy Lynn Kuhne, Old Forge,
• Sarah Marjorie Lingle, Clarks Green,

Petroleum & Natural Gas Business Administration

• Alexis Taylor Dyer, Waymart,
• Tamsyn Luv Valashinas, summa cum laude, Dalton,

Petroleum & Natural Gas Industrial Mechanics

• Jason Micheal Goss, cum laude, Hallstead,
• Cage Ira Gregory, Tunkhannock,
• Scot Paul Wasilchak, Jessup,

Petroleum & Natural Gas Technology

• Crystal Marie Bingman, magna cum laude, New Milford,
• Matthew John Glatzel, cum laude, New Milford,
• Thomas Kelly Gudykunst, New Milford,
• Richard Sheldon Hebda, Tunkhannock,
• Cameron Michael Heide, Kingsley,
• Michael Hilkert, Susquehanna,
• Lucas James Marco, Susquehanna,
• Kevin Julien Payet, summa cum laude, Ergue Gaberic, France
• Austin J. Rudock, magna cum laude, Hop Bottom,
• Tamsyn Luv Valashinas, summa cum laude, Dalton,
• Summer Skye Wilkes, Tunkhannock,

Physical Therapist Assistant

• Nicholas John Chupick, South Canaan,
• Kristi Cummings, Pine Bush, Y.
• Samantha Renee DeLorenzo, Blairstown, J.
• Jessica Lynn Earl, Rowland,
• Amanda Ann Hector, Honesdale,
• Rachel Grace Marichak, Scranton,
• Brenna Lee McLaughlin, Beach Lake,
• Artyom Pocapinskis, East Stroudsburg,
• Donovan Sarango, East Stroudsburg,
• Lea Wojciechowski, Fayetteville, C.

Pre-Allied Health

• Serena Lynn Bennett, Dickson City,
• Ashley Garcia, Scranton,
• Adam Jeffrey Rosencrance, cum laude, West Pittston,

Psychology

• Thomas L. Stroud, Wysox,

Sport Management

• Alvin Hunter, Mechanicsville,
• Corey Casper Justave, Clarks Summit,
• Mia Lynn Pawelski, Throop,
• Ashley Marie Sabatell, Scranton,
• Corbin James Smith, Dunmore,
• Colin T. Weinert, Warwick, Y.
• David Mark Williams, East Stroudsburg,
• Jazmin Ni’Cole Wright, Harrisburg,

Vascular Technology

• Eponine LaVonne Mortimer, Pittston,
• Lavdi Shabani, Jefferson Township,

Certificate Programs

Conservation & Natural Resource

• Genevieve Babetski, summa cum laude, Nanticoke,
• Christopher Dennis, summa cum laude, Wilkes-Barre,
• Rose LoDolce, cum laude, Paupack,
• Jackson Maertens, cum laude, Scranton,
• Timothy Martin, summa cum laude, Hunlock Creek,
• Amanda Nowakowski, Dunmore,
• John Matthew Palumbo, Covington Township,
• Joshua Kevin Polk, Springbrook Township,
• Ashley Romano, summa cum laude, Honesdale,
• Duane William Saunders, Moosic,
• Gabrielle VanDunk, Hawley,
• Hunter C. Wierzbowski, magna cum laude, Madison Township,
• Jason Zagropski, Dupont,

Petroleum & Natural Gas Technician

• Darren Adair, magna cum laude, North Abington Township,

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), in coordination with the City of Scranton, has started preliminary design for the Scranton Local Bridges Project, which includes the replacement of the following four bridges: Elm Street, North Main Avenue, Parker Street, and West Lackawanna Avenue. PennDOT has launched a website for the Scranton Local Bridges Project, which allows the public to track the progress of each bridge replacement. The website can be viewed by visiting PennDOT’s District 4 website and clicking on “Construction Projects and Roadwork.”

“The ability for the public to track the progress of each bridge project through the PennDOT website is a welcome resource and one that we hope citizens will use to keep updated and also learn about the complexity of large infrastructure projects,” said Mayor Paige Cognetti. “Replacing these four bridges will not only improve Scranton’s critical infrastructure, it will create jobs and improve quality of life for residents.”

While the preliminary design phase will continue for approximately 18 months, the website will be updated regularly. For now, PennDOT is evaluating each bridge to determine the appropriate work required during construction. “We will be on-site during this spring and summer to complete surveys, in-depth bridge inspections and traffic counts,” explained Jennifer Borino, PE, PennDOT Project Manager. “We will use this information to evaluate environmental constraints, develop preliminary plans and determine an appropriate means to maintain and protect traffic during construction.”

Once the existing conditions are evaluated and preliminary design is complete, PennDOT will schedule a public officials’ briefing and a public meeting to be held late this year. Then, once construction on the four bridges begins in 2024, updates to the Scranton Local Bridges Project website will become more frequent to minimize impacts to the community and motorists who rely on these crossings daily. Updates will include construction schedules and information on any closures and detours.

To learn more about The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, visit https://www.penndot.gov/Pages/default.aspx. Feel free to visit our PennDOT Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaDepartmentofTransportation/, follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/penndotnews, and like us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot/.

Most patients with COVID-19 will recover at home, but that doesn’t mean they have to do it alone. Geisinger launched a new mobile app to connect patients with their care providers and monitor their symptoms as they recover from COVID-19 at home.

Through Epic’s MyChart Care Companion, patients report their symptoms, temperature and oxygen levels twice a day to a team of nurses. If symptoms worsen, an automated alert is sent, and the patient is quickly contacted by a clinical nurse for further evaluation and a video encounter with a physician if needed. The clinical team can help get patients who have particularly concerning findings to the emergency room.

“One of the clinical challenges with COVID-19 is being able to identify patients who need additional care or hospitalization,” said Dr. Benjamin Hohmuth, chief medical informatics officer at Geisinger. “By closely monitoring patients recovering at home, we can quickly make adjustments to their level of care, answer any questions they might have and help keep them healthy and safe.”

The mobile app uses reminders, notification badges and other features to prompt the patient to complete standardized assessments of their symptoms, temperature and oxygen levels, as well as provide educational content to engage them in their care.

All Geisinger patients who test positive for COVID-19 have the option to receive a care package with a mask, activities and other items to self-treat at home. If they are at a higher risk for complications, such as those with chronic health conditions like diabetes, COPD, hypertension and heart failure, they receive a care kit with tools to help their care team monitor their condition.

Coordinated in part with Geisinger Health Plan, these tools include a pulse oximeter to monitor blood-oxygen levels, a digital thermometer and acetaminophen to reduce fever and any muscle aches or pains.

For more information about the COVID-19 care packages, visit go.geisinger.org/CarePackages.

Johnson College, a two-year technical college founded in 1912, will confer degrees on over 150 graduates throughout the summer of 2020. Graduates will be awarded Associate in Science degrees (A.S.), Associate of Applied Science degrees (A.A.S.), and certificates.

Joseph Stoffey, a graduate of the Computer Information Technology program, and recipient of the Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence in the Associate in Science programs and Stephanie Laskowski, a graduate of the Automotive Technology program, and recipient of the Johnson College Award for Academic Excellence in the Associate in Applied Science programs will serve as student speakers at the commencement ceremony scheduled for August. These awards recognize the students with the highest grade point average in each degree category.

Official commencement activities are scheduled to take place on a to be determined date. later this summer.

Following is a list of graduates in relevant counties:

 

Associate in Science

Computer Information Technology

Zachary Allen, Scott Township

George Campbell, Scranton

Pablo Correa, Moosic

Alexander Dubas, Magna Cum Laude, Clarks Summit

Brendan Herbert, Clarks Summit

Brian Hill, Summa Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Scranton

Joshua Howells, Jessup

Rodrigue Ngongo, Scranton

Johnathan Odell, Old Forge

Daniel Schultz, Magna Cum Laude, Tobyhanna

Joseph Stoffey, Departmental Honors, Summa Cum Laude, Jessup

 

Physical Therapist Assistant

Joey Brown*, East Stroudsburg

Angela Capone*, Dunmore

Richard Cucura*, Moscow

Alexis DiGregorio*, Old Forge

Dylan Ratzin*, Duryea

Heather Smith*, Bechtelsville

Maura Speicher*, Taylor

Jewel Talarico*, Old Forge

Jessica Tecotl*, Edwardsville

 

Radiologic Technology

Kelly Boyer, Clarks Summit

Kaylee Ceci, Tamaqua

Nicholas Cherubini, East Stroudsburg

Kathleen Donovan, Scranton

Ryan Dopko, Mountain Top

Karen Dykeman, Scranton

Chloe Hedgelon, Honesdale

Alexandria Hilker, Simpson

Miranda Jones, Falls

Caitlyn Krucar, Cum Laude, Scranton

Regina McCaffery, Summa Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Pocono Summit

Shannon Miskell, Archbald

Chelsea Nelson, Dunmore

Christine Noldy, Summa Cum Laude, Jessup

Maria Pesta, West Pittston

Jennefer Petliski, Cum Laude, Dunmore

Samantha Sheridan, Factoryville

Jeffrey Smicherko, Pittston Twp.

Kiesha Smith, Wilkes-Barre

Nicholas Van Hoof, Moosic

Kerri Wydeen, Summa Cum Laude, Scott Township

 

Veterinary Technology

Samantha Hauenstein, Lake Ariel

Anneliese Jewell, Clarks Summit

Taylor Psolka, Tunkhannock

Sarah Purdy, Falls

Kimberly Rivera Mendoza, Wilkes-Barre

Bethany Severn, Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Sunbury

Rose Troiani, Archbald

Ashley Van Horn, New Albany

Diana Warrington, Magna Cum Laude, Tafton

Associate in Applied Science

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Julius Burden, Scott Twp.

Binyomin Davidson, Magna Cum Laude, Scranton

David Hudak, Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Scott Twp.

Jami Matis, Scranton

Elizabeth McCracken, Covington

 

Architectural Drafting & Design Technology

Nicholas Bush, Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Factoryville

Nicholas Cicci, Scranton

Brandon Heim, Magna Cum Laude, S. Abington Twp.

Shayne    Jordan, Carbondale

Joseph Minzak, Cum Laude, Falls

Paul Seman, Carbondale

Patrick Walker, Archbald

Valerie Crandall*, Newfoundland

 

Automotive Technology

Matthew Cadden*, Dunmore

Ryan Cavage, Waymart

Michael Cicerini, Jefferson Twp.

Jordan Davis*, Old Forge

William DesChenes, Greentown

Brandon Farrell*, Dunmore

Owen Hyde, Dalton

Stephanie Laskowski, Summa Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Covington Twp.

Michael Minich, Scranton

Camillo Olivieri, Clifton Twp

Ryan Roberts, Clarks Summit

Kevin Selemba, Blakely

Patrick Teeple, Cum Laude, Carbondale

Walter Terry, Richmondale

Matthew Tully, Clarks Green

Sasha Wolf, Duryea

Soren Yadlosky, Carbondale

 

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Jacob Crablo, Mountain Top

Steven Cross, Tunkhannock

Joseph DelVecchio, Departmental Honors, Dunmore

Justin Jones, Factoryville

Cameron Kashmer, Dunmore

Emily Williams, Scott Township

 

Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology

Carl Frey, Waymart

Elisandro Fuentes, Taylor

John Grady, Departmental Honors, Honesdale

Van Ha, Scranton

Kory Klatt, Dunmore

David Kosch, Scott Township

Zachary Laub, Carbondale

Tristan McMyne, Scranton

Joseph Minzak, Falls

Jacob Pasake, Waymart

Samuel Pelka, Tunkhannock

Joshua Shaver, Throop

Carter Terysen, Damascus

David Vaquero, Scranton

Ashley Weidow, Hop Bottom

 

Diesel Truck Technology

Zachary Benczkowski*, Kingston

Timothy Brown, Equinunk

Daniel Burian, Avoca

Robert Caswell, Jessup

Nicholas Christian*, Simpson

Joshua Green, Clarks Summit

Benjamin Lewis, Kingston

Jaime Martinez, Carbondale

Edwards Novak, Jefferson Township

Kelvin Ortiz*, Scranton

Kevin Parchinski, Dickson City

Ethan Podunajec, Waymart

Kenneth Raymond, Magna Cum Laude, Gouldsboro

Colin Roche*, Dunmore

Geoffrey Sekelsky*, Dickson City

Terry Tyler*, Meshoppen

Preston West, Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Monroe Township

 

Electrical Construction & Maintenance Technology

Stephen Bryan, Scranton

Adam Buczynski, Exeter

Eric Bunnell, Honesdale

Mark DeLuccie, Cum Laude, Dunmore

Austin Eltora, Blakely

Jake Geda, Pittston

Joseph Iannielli, Magna Cum Laude, Dunmore

Tommy Ibarrondo Vega, Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Honors, Greeley

William Johannes, Carbondale

Griffin Kasson, Hop Bottom

Dylan Lach, Roaring Brook Twp.

Matthew Nelson, Factoryville

Matthew Parry, Wilkes Barre

Kyle Poslosky, Carbondale

John Savage, Scranton

Michael Schutz, Exeter

Vincent Simoncelli, Jessup

Gage Smith, Springbrook Twp.

Nathan Steele, Archbald

Jordan Tolerico, Carbondale

Elias Torres, Scranton

Stephen Yachwak, Clarks Summit

 

Electronic Engineering Technology

Ryan Mullally, Carbondale

Joshual Thomas, Waymart

 

Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technology

Matthew Bachman, Pittston

Andrew Belles, Hughestown

Kyle Brink, Elmhurst Twp.

Peter Graziano, Taylor

Colin Hunter, Pittston

George Knutelski, Dickson City

Nathan Krobert, Cum Laude, Kingston

Daniel Piccolo*, Scranton

Justin Reed, Moosic

Thomas Rooney, Cliston Township

Sean Shearin, Madison Twp.

Adam Zelna, Greenfield Township

 

Certificate Programs

Building & Property Maintenance

Harry McFarland, Cum Laude, Pleasant Mount

 

Diesel Preventative Maintenance Certificate

Michael Pajalich, Lake Ariel

 

Welding Technology Certificate

Leonard Ash, Dalton

Anthony Bridges, Scranton

Michael Clifford, Factoryville

Seth Dolan, Scranton

Christopher Earley, Milford

Tyler Galea, Dunmore

Richard Hill, Archbald

William Kelly, Kingsley

Justin Klee-Medici, Scranton

Julian Koch, Dalton

Nicholas Koch*, Moscow

Zackarey Lloyd, Carbondale

Jessie Lopez, Dalton

Joshua Perniciaro, Old Forge

Matthew Piccoletti, Taylor

Robert Pissott, Nicholson

Sedrick Roche, Dunmore

Brian Talley, Lake Ariel

 

All graduates are from Pennsylvania unless noted.

summa cum laude: GPA 3.90 or higher

magna cum laude: GPA 3.80-3.89

cum laude: GPA 3.70-3.79

Honors recognition based on academic achievement to December 2019

* December Graduates – Graduates walk in the May ceremony but completed degrees in Dec. 2019

 

Do you find yourself hesitantly opening public doors? Do you think twice before you  touch the ATM machine, a touchscreen keypad or pressing a button on an elevator? We found these stylish yet function keychains that do it for you! Keep yourself safe by avoiding germ transmission from shared surfaces.

Pre-order now, these will be available for shipping/curbside pick-up or delivery starting on June 9th. If you select curbside pick-up, we will call you when your order is ready!

Each keychain comes with an information card so if you are gifting it to someone, they will know all about it! Also, the jewelry company is donating 10% of its profits will go to the CDP Foundation for COVID relief.

On May 15, national manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems reached a milestone, marking its 30^th Anniversary since opening in 1990.  Founded by Thomas Chen, who immigrated to America from Taiwan, the company has grown steadily to become one of the largest window manufacturers in the nation.  It now employs over 725 workers and expanded from its original small commercial space in Queens, New York City, to five major production facilities across the country.  With factories in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Illinois, Crystal’s manufacturing footprint totals almost one million square feet.

In recognition of the company’s growth and its vital contribution to the regional economy, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio have presented official certificates to Crystal to mark the 30^th Anniversary.

“Crystal is truly a story of perseverance, hard work, and most of all, vision,” said Steve Chen, President of Crystal Windows and son of the company’s founder.  “We saw opportunities to serve the construction market with quality window products, and Crystal has certainly fulfilled that vision and beyond.”  Crystal now has over 25 product lines of aluminum and vinyl windows and doors, from basic models offering good value to high-end window wall systems and custom architectural fenestration.

Crystal held a major 30^th Anniversary corporate celebration in January of this year, with nearly 1,000 employees, their families, and other guests in attendance.  Additional events are planned for later this year when conditions permit.

Wayne Bank is pleased to announce that over the past few months, they were able to assist over 700 local businesses in obtaining Paycheck Protection Program loans to help ease the challenge the COVID-19 crisis has created.

As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress earlier this year, the Paycheck Protection Program was created to provide emergency relief for business owners with 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.  As an approved Small Business Administration Lender, Wayne Bank participated in the Paycheck Protection Program to support existing customers, as well as help other local businesses across the Bank’s market area in Pennsylvania and New York.

“We are proud to have helped so many local businesses obtain the funds needed to keep their businesses running and their employees on payroll,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, James F. Burke.  “Our mission at Wayne Bank is to help our local businesses and communities.  Our dedicated team worked tirelessly to sustain businesses through this challenging time.”

For more information, visit https://www.waynebank.com.

The Everhart Museum is hosting FREE Virtual Classroom Series. The classes are multi-generational and most activities can be done with children as young as kindergarten. The series teaches the intersection of history, food, and art through the lens of the Everhart Museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions and as a way to connect with one another to learn about culture, collaborate, create art, and have fun!

Presenters are the Museum’s Manager of Educational Programs, Sarah Sutton, Chef James Bolus, and author/illustrator Lindsay Barrett George.

Each class will include a detailed overview of the class material, an at-home prep and materials list, worksheets, and a 20-25 minute instructional video. At the end of the week, join museum staff for a live Show & Tell chat via Google Meet to ask questions or share your creations!

To register, please visit Events and Programs on the Everhart Museum’s website www.everhart-museum.org