Home parish: Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Carbon Center/Chicora/North Oakland
Deacon Beaver holds a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York-Binghamton and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Massachusetts. He is employed as a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Duquesne University. He and his wife, Gina, have been married 25 years; they have two sons and a daughter. In the parish, he serves as a lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and member of Pastoral Council and the Knights of Columbus.
Home parish: Saints Martha and Mary Parish, Hampton/Richland
Deacon Cafaro holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from West Virginia University and is employed as a regional sales manager for ZimVie Inc., a manufacturer of dental implants, surgical and biologic solutions. He and his wife, Elaine, have been married 28 years; they have two daughters and a son. In the parish, he serves as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, lector, acolyte, Baptism instructor, and member of the men’s prayer group.
Home parish: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Observatory Hill/Perrysville/Ross/West View
Deacon Carnprobst holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration (accounting) from Robert Morris University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. He currently works as a senior vice president/receivables product advisor for PNC Bank. He and his wife, Mary, have been married 32 years; they have two daughters and two sons. In the parish, he serves as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, lector, acolyte, substitute catechist, and member of the Finance Council.
Home parish: Holy Family Parish, Oakmont/Plum/Verona
Deacon Collier holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from West Virginia University and works as a pastoral associate for Holy Family Parish. He and his wife, Jennifer, have been married 18 years; they have three sons and a daughter. In the parish, he serves as an acolyte, lector, sacristan, RCIA catechist, trainer of altar servers, and member of the Catholic Men’s Fellowship. He also is involved in the Jesus 101: School of Faith Formation for Adults.
Home parish: Divine Redeemer Parish, Aleppo/Sewickley
Deacon Corsetti earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University, Fullerton. He is employed as vice president of the Awards and Recognition Division of Moderne Glass Company, Inc. He and his wife, Shea, have been married 22 years; they are the parents of two daughters. In the parish, he serves as a lector, fifth grade catechist, EDGE middle school catechist, Confirmation catechist, member of the men’s Bible study group, Pastoral Council, and Fish Fry Committee. He was the facilitator for the parish’s synod gathering.
Home parish: St. John XXIII Parish, Finleyville/Jefferson Hills/Peters
Deacon Gatto earned bachelor’s degrees in biology and mathematics from Syracuse University and an MBA in accounting from Union College, Schenectady, NY. He is employed as a manager for Ineo Global Mobility, a software company that provides specialized tax services. He and his wife, Cheryl, have been married 37 years; they have a daughter and a son. In the parish, he serves as a lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and altar server.
Home parish: Blessed Trinity Parish, Brentwood/Hays/South Pittsburgh
Deacon Kail earned three degrees from Duquesne University: a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, a master’s degree in biology, and a doctorate in chemistry. He works as a laboratory manager for Battelle Memorial Institute, which provides engineering, consulting and project management services for infrastructure projects. He and his wife, Joanna, have been married 22 years; they are the parents of four children. His parish activities include serving as a sacristan, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, lector, altar server, and substitute catechist. In addition, he trains altar servers, recruits ushers and greeters, and assists with Stations of the Cross.
Home parish: All Saints Parish, Butler/Center/Lyndora/Meridian
Deacon Kaufman holds a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy from Slippery Rock University. He is employed as supervisor for care in the community for the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department in Butler. He and his wife Jayni, have been married 28 years; they have a daughter. In the parish, he serves as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, altar server, and lector. He is a member of the men’s club, co-organizer of the young couples group, teaches Baptism classes on occasion, assists with Stations of the Cross, and facilitated the parish’s synod gathering.
Home parish: St. John XXIII Parish, Finleyville/Jefferson Hills/Peters
Deacon Lewis holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University and is employed as the automated people mover chief engineer for Alstom, a company that manufactures and services high-speed trains, metros, and monorail and tram systems. He and his wife, Diane, have been married 36 years; they have three daughters. In the parish, he serves as a lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, RCIA instructor, and member of the Knights of Columbus and Parish Picnic Committee.
Home parish: Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, Aliquippa/Center/Hopewell/Monaca
Deacon Marvenko holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration/information technology management from Touro University International. He is employed as director of human resources for All Lines Technology Inc, which provides IT managed services, software development, IT staffing and help desk consulting as well as other technology-related services. He is retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service. He and his wife, Renee, have been married 32 years; they have three sons. In the parish, he serves as an acolyte, lector, and extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. He also has worked with RCIA and small faith/prayer groups.
Home parish: Saint Matthew Parish, Etna/Glenshaw/Millvale/Reserve Township
Deacon McLaughlin holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Grove City College and an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. He retired in 2019 from BNY Mellon after 37 years. He and his wife, Gail, have been married 36 years; they have three sons and a daughter. In the parish, he serves as a sacristan, lector, altar server, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and 6th grade catechist. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, men’s Bible study, Pro-Life Committee, Eucharistic adoration team, and treasurer of the St. Vincent de Paul Society chapter.
Home parish: St. Kilian Parish, Adams/Cranberry Townships
Deacon Nelson holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Kent State University, an MBA from Butler University, and a doctor of science degree from Robert Morris University. He is employed as an associate professor and director of the MBA program at Seton Hill University. He and his wife, Ellen, have been married 35 years; they have a son and a daughter. In the parish, he serves as a sacristan, lector, and extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. He also lectors at daily Masses at Seton Hill.
Home parish: Holy Spirit Parish, Lawrence County
Deacon Ross holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and a doctor of dental medicine degree, both from the University of Pittsburgh. He is self-employed as a dentist in New Castle. He is single and has never been married. In the parish, he is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, lector, substitute sacristan and altar server, member of the Worship Committee, and master of ceremonies for the parish festival.
Home parish: Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, Aliquippa/Center/Hopewell/Monaca
Deacon Samchuck has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Gannon University and two graduate degrees—an MBA and a master’s degree in finance—from Robert Morris University. He is employed as a chemist and data validation manager for Tetra Tech, a company that provides consulting, engineering, program and construction management, and technical services with a focus on water, environment, infrastructure, and energy clients. He and his wife, Terri, have been married 25 years; they have a daughter. His parish activities include serving as a lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, altar server, and catechist. He also has been involved with the baptism and marriage preparation programs and Catholic Men’s Fellowship, and he facilitated the ChristLife Program.
Home parish: Saint Luke the Evangelist, Franklin Park/Marshall Township
Deacon Schurter holds a bachelor’s degree in child development from California State University-Fullerton and currently serves as vice president of AAA—Auto Club of Southern California; as such, he oversees membership operations and human resources policies and proceedings. He and his wife, Kathleen, have been married 29 years; they have a son and a daughter. In the parish, he is involved as a sacristan, lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and in marriage enrichment ministry.
Home parish: Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Bairdford/Russellton
Deacon Sumrok earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Pennsylvania State University and a medical degree from the University of Texas Science Center Medical School at Houston. He is employed as an emergency medicine physician at Punxsutawney Hospital. He and his wife, Vanessa, have been married 14 years; their family includes two daughters and a son. In the parish, he is involved as a lector and altar server. He also assists as a sacristan and at baptisms and funerals.
Home parish: Resurrection Parish, Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair
Deacon White earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Bethany College and a master’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is employed as a program manager for Key Logic Systems, a federal government subcontractor primarily supporting the Department of Energy. He and his wife, Cathy, have been married 37 years. They have three daughters and a son; another son died in infancy. His parish ministries include serving as an acolyte, lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, sacristan, project leader for the Appalachian Mission Team, and fish fry coordinator.