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st. lawrence university magazine | WINTER 2015
writer and editor, Joe was a professor at St.
Lawrence from 1972 to 2003,
influencing hundreds of students and serv-
ing as a mentor to many who went on to
distinguished writing careers of their own.
Also a poet and reviewer, he founded the
St. Lawrence Writers Conference, bringing
distinguished writers to Canaras every
summer for several years, and was the
founding editor and publisher of fiction international magazine and
press. A former president of both the Associated Writing Programs
(AWP) and the Coordinating Council of Literary Magazines (CCLM), he
served as director of the Literature Program of the National Endow-
ment for the Arts in the early 1990s. He was a member of the National
Book Critics Circle and served as a member of its Board of Directors
from 2001 to 2004. He is survived by his wife, Connie; a daughter, Lael
’86n; a son, Sam ’90; and four grandchildren.
Richard Markow, former member of the psychology faculty, died
March 9, 2014. He also taught at the University of Ottawa, and was a
professional drummer. He continued with his love of music even while
teaching by becoming a professional “roadie,” helping set the stage for
many well-known acts that played the Ottawa area.
Former alpine ski coach Jeffrey J. Pier died July 4, 2014. He had led
many coaching clinics for the United States Ski Association, served as
national chairman of NCAA alpine ski racing, and occasionally coached
with the U.S. Ski Team. After earning a bachelor’s degree from St.
Lawrence in 2005 and his MBA from Clarkson, he started Liberty Tax
businesses in Plattsburgh and Malone, New York. Among his survivors
is a daughter, Jaleigh ’16.
Ortha W. Sibbitts died July 6, 2014, at her home near Canton. She
worked in Dining Services for more than 10 years. While helping run
a family dairy farm, she took great pride in her flower and vegetable
gardens.
Jean DeLand Hardy died May 27, 2014, at age 88. She taught women’s
physical education for two years in the early 1950s.
The Extended Family
Former University Trustee Grace Ellsworth P’72 died June 23, 2014,
at age 100. She was a founder of the University of Hartford (Conn.), a
patron of the arts and a lover of nature. She was also a trustee of the
Hartt School of Music and Miss Hall’s School. In addition to her son
Timothy ’72, Laurentians among her survivors include a great-nephew
and great-great niece.
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Sharing the news of a death We will publish in “In Memory” detailed
memorial notices of the passing of Laurentians if we receive the informa-
tion from a family member or friend in the form of a previously published
notice (typically from a newspaper). Please send such notices to Shayla Sny-
der Witherell ’11, Advancement Services, St. Lawrence University, Canton, N.Y.
13617 or We will provide the name and, if available,
date of death of others of whose passing we learn, and the complete list of
recent deaths can be found on the University’s website at alumni.stlawu.edu.
‘In Memory’ is complied by Shayla Snyder Witherell ’11,
The designation “n” with class numerals indicates that the
individual did not graduate from St. Lawrence. The designation
“M” with class numerals indicates that the individual earned
a master’s degree from St. Lawrence in the year given.
InMemory
ROTC. He studied political science at the University of Alabama,
followed by time at the National War College and General Staff College.
He had a distinguished military career, including four tours in Vietnam,
and was inducted into the Military Police Hall of Fame.
▼ CLASS OF 1957
James W. Campbell Jr. of Palm Harbor, Fla., died April 6, 2014. He is
remembered by his wife, four children and five grandchildren. At
St. Lawrence, he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa and received a
B.S. in mathematics.
▼ CLASS OF 1975
James F. “Jim” Fusting Jr.of Waitsfield, Vt., died September 5, 2014.
He studied in Kenya, played lacrosse and was a member of Sigma Alpha
Epsilon. A government major, he earned departmental honors.
He worked briefly in the office of a U.S. Senator before beginning a
36-year career in the food industry, reaching executive positions in
supply chain and procurement. Having spent most of his career in
Fullerton, Calif., he and his wife, Patricia “Patty” Sparks Fusting ’75,
moved to Waitsfield upon retiring in 2013. His survivors also include
a sister, Deborah Fusting Lynn ’76; brother-in-law Morgan M. Sparks
’79; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard “Sparky” ’70 and Margaret
“Peggy” Sparks Potter ’73, P’14; niece Grace E. Potter ’14; and cousins
Scott S. Menzies ’73, Priscilla Menzies Keller ’76, P’14 and Cooper Keller
’14. He was preceded in death by cousin John T. “Jock” Menzies III ’68.
▼ CLASS OF 1976
Andrew J. Scottof Norwell, Mass., died June 23, 2014. He majored
in biology, studied in Kenya and was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma.
Continuing his education at the University of Vermont and Columbia
University’ he became a physical therapist. Those remembering him
include his children Abigail ’11, Nicholas ’12 and Harrison ’14, and sister,
Kathryn Scott ’79.
▼ CLASS OF 1994
Amy Bradstreet died September 1, 2014, at her home in Cazenovia, N.Y.
She pledged Kappa Delta Sigma and earned a B.S. in mathematics. She
attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and interned at the University
of Texas, coming away with a degree in civil engineering. After living in
Washington, D.C., and Long Island, she settled in Cazenovia, dedicat-
ing her time to her family, especially her two young sons. She enjoyed
playing sports and had completed the San Diego and New York City
marathons.
We have also learned of the deaths of these Laurentians; memorial
notices may appear in future issues: 1938n Carl R. Bleau, Aug. 17, 2014 ■
1939n Marion Martin Manger, Aug. 27, 2014 ■ 1943 Lloyd D. Smith, Nov.
6, 2013 ■ 1945 Nancy Cartledge Mason, Sept. 23, 2014 ■ 1947 Arthur T.
“Art” Hilkert, July 28, 2014 ■ 1948 Barbara “Bobbie” Schlegel Glenn,
July 9, 2014■ 1950 Mary Pasco Cooper, July 20, 2014 ■ 1950 Eileen
“Tish” Mackey Lampe, Sept. 23, 2014 ■1950 Martha McCadam, Sept. 2,
2014 ■ 1951 Peter J. Allen, Sept. 17, 2014 ■ 1951n Betty Foster Gentsch,
Sept. 11, 2014 ■ 1951n Donald W. Brewer, Jan. 31, 2014 ■ 1952n Margaret
Franklin Hoener, Feb. 19, 2014 ■1952 Gary E. Robinson, July 30, 2014 ■
1953 Paul F. Clements, July 31, 2014 ■ 1957 Augustine J. Almela, Aug. 8,
2014 ■ 1960 Roger S. Gay, Sept. 25, 2014 ■ 1960 Arthur Jay Hughes Jr,
August 24, 2014 ■ 1963 Carl P. Bozenmayer, February 10, 2014 ■ 1964
James W. Feck, August 18, 2014 ■ 1968 James J. Kelly, September 13,
2014 ■ 1973 James “Jim” Davis Rudd, August 2, 2014 ■ 1975M Thomas
A. Paternostro, September 8, 2014 ■ 1978 Jane Teree Maloney, October
2, 2014 ■ 1982 Travis C. Porter, July 21, 2014
Faculty and Staff
Former Senior University Fellow in English Joe David Bellamy , of
Sanford, Florida, died on August 5, 2014. An award-winning fiction
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W e knew accommodations
in days gone by were
Spartan, but we had
forgotten they were this
monastic. This is a room (or part of one,
anyway; we do hope there’s a window
somewhere) in Sykes Residence Hall ,
which may have been called “Men’s Rez”
when this undated picture was taken.
For a comparison with a room interior in
St. Lawrence’s newest accommodation,
Kirk Douglas Hall, turn to page 28. If this
looks like your room, let us know when
that was so at .
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