Welcome to the Theta blog!

Welcome to the Theta Phi blog!

This blog has been created to allow us to share what's been going on in our lives and communicate with each other in an open forum. 
 
There are two ways you can add news or comments to the blog:

• You can email your comments (and photos) directly to me (azpook@gmail.com).

• You can also add news (but not photos) by clicking on "comments" at the bottom of each posting.  Be sure to check for comments left by others!
 
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Looking forward to hearing from you!
 
Yours in Theta,

"Pook" Siprin Bellini
1967 Pledge Class President

WE MOURN THE PASSING OF HOLLY ANDERSON VAN SUCH ('75)

Dear Theta Sisters -

I'm sorry to let you know that Holly (Anderson) Van Such, class of '75, passed away on February 13th. She was only 71 years old, but had been declining in health. She is survived by her husband, Joe Van Such, who she met at New Paltz, their 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

Holly was not only active in the sorority during her college years, but you may recall she also served as the first president of our Theta Phi Alumnae Association. Holly began her career teaching preschool and kindergarten, eventually rising to become elementary school principal. She was involved in her local community and enjoyed playing in the bell choir, especially during the Christmas season.

Viewing will take place on Sunday, February 23rd between 1pm & 3pm at McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE. Condolences may be sent to the Van Such home at 1017 Jeffrey Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.

Yours in Theta,

Laurie Spiegel, Treasurer

 

HOLLY'S OBITUARY

WE MOURN THE PASSING OF ELLEN LEAHY LISTORT

Leslie Drojak Lomita has shared the sad news of the passing of Ellen Leahy Listort.

Ellen Rita Listort, of Rondout Harbor, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of Hospice. 

A 1966 graduate of S.H. Calhoun High School in North Merrick, NY, Ellen pursued her passion for education, earning her master's degree from SUNY New Paltz in 1971. She went on to inspire generations of students as a devoted English teacher in the Kingston School District, where she taught for over 30 years.

ELLEN'S OBITUARY