Alumni Updates

1970s

Dan Cleary ('76) passed away on October 4, 2026.

LTC Christina Was ( '79) is on her 9th deployment with the US Army. Please pray for her and her troops over this next year for a safe return for all. 

1980s

Paul Mietty ('80) passed away on September 30, 2026.

Patrick Sandrey ('85) passed away on September 25, 2026.

1990s

2000s

Marc Ursick ( '05) received the Walsh University 2026 Professional Achievement Award, which recognizes alumni for exemplary professional and career achievements.

2010s

Paul Wojtila ( '12) got engaged to Erin Drew. Congratulations Paul and Erin!

Gabby Paonska (‘14) married Spencer Dusi on September 12, 2026, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Mentor. The wedding party included Maids of Honor Susan Daly (‘20) and Tara Daly (‘21), along with bridesmaid Megan Dusi (‘14) and groomsman John Szep (‘16). Congratulations Gabby and Spencer! 
 

Brad Taton (‘14) got engaged to Bailee Smoot. Congratulations Brad and Bailee! 
 

Tessa (Osborne) Pereira ( '17) and husband, Danny, welcomed baby girl Nora Ann. Congratulations to the new parents!

Nicholas Rieple ( '17) got married to Ana Pressman on September 19, 2026. Congratulations Nicholas and Ana!  The wedding party included Best Man Nathan Rieple (‘19) and bridesmaid Kennedy Rieple (‘21). Congratulations Nicholas and Ana!

Lindsey Rich (‘17) got engaged to Brett Bryant. Congratulations Lindsey and Brett! 
 

Stephen Reho (‘18) married Elena Dahlhausen on September 12, 2026, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Cleveland. The wedding party included bridesmaid Rachel Walker (‘05), Best Man Joe Seifert (‘18), and groomsman Bob Reho (‘08), Malcolm Reho (‘13), Jack Lausin (‘18), Juan Tousel (‘18), Michael Ragazzo (‘17), and Raymond Marinucci (‘18). Congratulations Stephen and Elena! 

Mallory Lough (‘19) married Andrew Druzina (‘19) on Saturday, June 23. Congratulations Mallory and Dre!

2020s

Angela Valentino (‘20) and Jayden Faraguna (‘20) got engaged. Congratulations Angela and Jayden! 

Kevin Calvey ( '20) has been promoted to Master Data Lead at Applied Industrial Technologies.

Rose Ashdown (‘18) and Aaron Leovic (‘20) were married in a backyard ceremony on June 20, 2026. The wedding party included several Lake Catholic alumni - Maid of Honor Lauren Denk (‘17), Brynn Morgan (‘18), Allie Peterlin (‘18), Jillian Jarem (‘18), David Coates (‘11), and Danny Walsh (‘20). Congratulations Rose and Aaron!

Madison Kangas ( '22) announced that she’ll be joining the Cleveland Monsters Engagement Team for the 2026-27 season.

Kenzie Prosuch ( '24) got engaged to Jayden Dengel. Congratulations Kenzie and Jadyen!