Alumni Updates

1970s

Mary “Karen” Ely ('76) passed away on July 29, 2026.

Rick Lentz ('79) passed away on August 3, 2026.

1980s

1990s

Jon Ruple (‘95), who is a Managing Shareholder at Maloney + Novotny LLC, was named to the 2026 Cleveland 500 by Cleveland Magazine. The recognition honors influential leaders who are shaping Northeast Ohio through their leadership and impact. Congratulations Jon!

2000s

Maria Randazzo (‘05) got engaged to Henrik Blix. Congratulations Maria and Henrik! 

2010s

Matt Fee (‘11) married Carly Randazzo on April 17, 2026, in Cancun, Mexico. The wedding party included Best Men Mike Fee (‘09) and Sean Fee (‘12) and groomsmen Sam Randazzo (‘05), Dominic Randazzo (‘08), Joe Ribeiro (‘11), Jerrod Ronyak (‘10), and Jimmy King (‘11). Congratulations Matt and Carly! 

Nicole Bush (‘17) and Billy Skoch (‘17) were recently engaged. Congratulations Nicole and Billy!

Anna Mancari (‘18) married Rey Chavez on August 8, 2026 in Nashville, TN. Congratulations Anna and Rey!

Juan Tousel (‘18) started a new position as an Equipment Closer at IronTek Solutions.

Matt Valentino (‘18) has been promoted to Project Manager at The Krill Co., Inc.

Gabrielle Grandini (‘19) married Shawn Myers on August 22, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cleveland. The wedding party included Maid of Honor Gianna Grandini (‘17) and bridesmaids Madison Doles (‘19) and Grace Suponcic (‘19). Congratulations Gabrielle and Shawn!

Julia Mercadante (‘19) married Mitch McLaughlin on August 22, 2026. Congratulations Julia and Mitch!

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

2020s

Payton Zurbach (‘20) and Jake Carcelli (‘20) got engaged. Congratulations Payton and Jake!

Jaylah Rios (‘20) married Ryan Ribinskas on August 8, 2026, at St. Mary Church in Painesville. Congratulations Jaylah and Ryan!

Noah Schroeder (‘20) earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential through the NSCA.  

Maddie Ulrich (‘20) got engaged to Dawson Frederick. Congratulations Maddie and Dawson!

Gracie Caine (‘20) and Luka Eller (‘20) got engaged. Congratulations Gracie and Luka! 

Emma Smallwood (‘20) married Mark Ryan on July 30, 2026 in Youngstown. Congratulations Emma and Mark! 

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!

Kate Minton (‘21) will be joining Syneos Health - AstraZeneca as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

Ryan Clendenning (‘21) earned his State of Ohio Board of Nursing License last month. Ryan will now be working at The James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State University.

Jacob Caine (‘22) graduated from Ohio State University last weekend with his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration specializing in Accounting.

Nikole Valentino (‘25) graduated from the Nurtur Aveda Institute of Columbus. After she passes her state board, she will begin working at Michael Christopher Salon.