First Posted: 6/4/2008

The following area residents received diplomas during the 82nd annual Commencement exercises at Misericordia University, Dallas, on May 17.
Bachelor of Arts: Mary Beth Davies, Clarks Summit; William James Caputo, Scranton.
Bachelor of Science: Joan Cooper Bonczek, Jonathan Kalasinski, Jeffrey Richard Martin, Sandra Parry, Paul Pierre, Tina Lynn Traver, Clarks Summit; Matthew Merrifield, Dalton; Samantha M Crego, Factoryville; Kristen Andrews, Christe A. Casciano Jr., Vanessa Anne Fidati, Nicole Lynne Gillen, Maiysha Yvette Griffith, Kathryn McLane, Simone M. Osias, Amanda M. Spott, Lisa J Stanvitch, Scranton; Kristin Gelsleichter, Jenilee Patton, Elizabeth Mae Sands, Kammy M. Scott, Tunkhannock.Bachelor of science / Master of science: Cristee Lynn Mihal, Factoryville; Carrie McMyne, Jermyn; Rene Torwich, Mayfield; Elizabeth Schneider, Scranton; Laura Louise Kintner, Jessica L. Klimas, Tunkhannock.
Bachelor of Social Work: Ronald T. Campbell, Laura Schmidt, Stacey Stangline, Scranton.
Doctorate of Physical Therapy: Tina Billias, Jennifer A. Williams, Scranton; Nicole R Dixon, Tunkhannock.
Master of Science: Nichole Ann Petrauskas, Clarks Summit; Amber N. Trunzo, Dalton; Carrie A Gubanics, Peter Iacavazzi III, Scranton