Page 3 - Theta Delta Chi - Summer 2016

Alumni News

Congratulations

Brothers Spierer and @Acoombes6 who were
chosen to independently dance in
THON this year and joined our other 4 dancers!

Omega

We are saddened to learn of the passing of the
James C. Horrox ’83 - After eight years, it was hard to leave Bucks following into Omega:
County again...but got an offer I couldn’t refuse, and now living near
the great city of Columbus, OH. Saw several games at The Shoe, Lawrence Mervin Harper ’42 Ralph John Aloi ’53
including PSU on Oct. 17. Frederick Henry Ziegler ’49 Max Wilhelm Bieberbach III ’55
Ronald L. Pridgen ’72 - Last child getting married was in the spring
of 2015.
Craig Sobieralski ’09 - Married to Boni Cunningham on 12/31/15 Max W. Bieberbach III, ’55, of Medford, NJ,
passed away peacefully on Monday, August
David E. Davis ’02 - Married on 6/4/16 to Amanda Smith in Audubon, 3, 2015, at home. Max had recently retired as
PA President of Berwind Natural Resources &
Andrew Dobraz ’99 - Married 6/4/16 to Jennifer Kozak House in former Director of Bureau of Mines for the U.S.
Buffalo, NY Department of the Interior. Beloved husband of
Yvonne L. (nee Lathom); loving father of W.
Bryan Schaeffer ’01 - Married on 6/25/16 to Kelly Valchar outside Roger Bieberbach and Jill L. Bieberbach; dear
of Pittsburgh brother of Leonard C. Bieberbach and Jeanne McClellan. Max
Chris Weeden ’07 and Morgan Troll ’02 - Recently began working enjoyed flying and sailing in his spare time. But most of all he
at JP Morgan Chase in Delaware (joining Brother Ed Tindall). Brother enjoyed spending time and taking care of his wife Yvonne. He
Troll relocated from Pittsburgh to West Chester, PA will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Robert Piccone ’98 and wife, Olga - Welcomed the birth of their
daughter Galia Katherine Piccone in June.

and I am confident in what
the future holds for them.
When did you discover Leave A Legacy
an interest in Civil
Engineering?

In high school we had a Ryan (middle right) with friends from his pledge onsider a lasting gift that will support Theta Delta Chi Sigma
class at a social event (L to R) with Dave Berry,
project where we had to build Jordan Bernstein, and Steve Braunlinger. CTriton long after you are gone.
a bridge out of only ¼” thick
pieces of balsa wood. The parameters been playing for most of my life. By including Sigma Triton in your estate plans you ensure the long-
defined that a bridge must be less than In addition to playing Soccer in term health and success of our fraternity. Here’s what you and/or
100 grams and hold 55 lbs. to receive the fall and Golf or Lacrosse in the your adviser might need to know:
a 100%. I ended up loving the process spring depending on the year, the Most common ways to include Sigma Triton are through your will
and went above and beyond. I built a sport I loved most was Ice Hockey. or life insurance.
bridge which set a school record with I played year round for a club team
a mass of only 65 grams and while and during the winter season for Sample language:
being able to hold 135 lbs. I had my school. I now enjoy playing in “I leave the sum of ($xxxxxx.xx or xx% of my estate) to: Sigma
always enjoyed math and sciences the Student Hockey League here Phi Sigma Theta Delta Chi Alumni Association Inc. c/o the National
but at that point I realized my interest at Penn State as well as hanging Fraternity of Theta Delta Chi, Central Fraternity Office, 214 Lewis
in structural/civil engineering. out and playing IM Sports with my Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, for their general purposes.”

Outside of school what do brothers here as well as traveling For more information, please contact Brother Bill Shannon at (610)
you do for fun? with them during breaks. I could not 297-6577 or bill.shannon@verizon.net.
be happier with the group of guys I
During the summer when I am get to call my brothers here at Theta **This information is not presented as legal or tax advice. Always consult your advisors
not working, I love to golf and have Delta Chi. for questions you may have.**