Malone Alumni News

Betty A. (Henry) Brantingham *61, age 86 of Cardington, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Country View of Sunbury.  Betty was a 1957 graduate of Cardington-Lincoln High School. Betty devoted her life to caring for others, both within her home and throughout her community. She was a member of Alum Creek Friends Church. Betty served as the Activities Director at John Clark Nursing Home in Newport, Rhode Island. She later continued her work in service to others as an administrator for a retirement village in Sarasota, Florida. Above all, Betty cherished her family. She found her greatest happiness in caring for them, especially her beloved grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking, often bringing loved ones together around the table, and took pleasure in simple drives, appreciating the quiet beauty of time spent with those she loved. Our prayer are with Betty's family and friends during this difficult time, that the love and peace of Christ would fill their hearts and min...

Congratulations to Craig Carnes '10 and Emily (Calvani) Ernst '22 for being recognized at the Stark County Educational Service Center's annual awards ceremony!  Emily was honored as Jackson Local School's Rookie of the Year for her positive impact on staff and students.  Craig was named teacher of the year for Sandy Valley School Systems, where is Band Director. Craig has been at Sandy Valley for over a decade and also serves as union president and member of DLT, BLT, and PBIS teams. He was recognized for inspiring students with a lifelong appreciation of the arts.  We are cheering on these Pioneers and celebrate the ways they are keeping Christ's Kingdom First at their workplaces! To read more, please click here for Craig and here for Emily .   

Carol Bushong '85 passed peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by the gentle love and care of her family, returning in eternal peace to be in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Carol viewed every day as a gift from God. She built a meaningful career through her work at Aultman Hospital, doctor's offices, and a nursing school, while also completing her education at Malone College. Upon graduating, Carol immersed herself in the Deaf community. She didn't just learn American Sign Language (ASL)-she lived the culture and connected through sign to share the depth of her faith. Her ministry blossomed when she became an ordained minister and a founding member of "The Believers," a Christian music group that traveled across churches. Carol's capacity for selfless work seemed almost boundless. She masterfully managed full-time responsibilities at Aultman Hospital while simultaneously leading her spiritual calling of The Believers, and later serving as Asso...

Suzanne Kay (Botimer) Chrest, 73, of Howard, OH, passed away April 19, 2025, at Ohio Health Hospital, in Mansfield, OH. Suzanne was born April 17, 1952, in Coshocton, OH. Suzanne completed a bachelor's degree in education at Malone College followed by a master’s degree in education. She taught second grade for about 36 years in the Canton area and was still correcting grammar after she retired. She loved to read and was a creative person, making crafts for all kinds of people, and filled her home with several beautiful crafts and projects. She loved wildlife and nature. She loved to travel and only missed one of the states in the USA. Our prayers are with the Suzanne's family; that the peace and comfort of Christ would surround them during this difficult time. For the full obituary, click here . 

Congratulations to Susan Muklewicz '06 on the birth of Selah June, our newest future Pioneer!   Selah joins five other Muklewicz siblings. Praying for a smooth recovery and transition with their sweet blessing, especially in light of Paul Muklewicz '03 recent passing. May God bless your family abundantly!   

We are  proud to welcome Malone alumna  Delaney Ferrell  '24 as the eighth swimming & diving coach in program history. She had previously served as an assistant coach at GlenOak High School and was an Instructional Support Staff member at the elementary school level.   "Having the opportunity to return to Malone is incredibly meaningful to me as an alumna of the program and the University," Delaney mentioned. "My time as a student-athlete at Malone helped to shape who I am both personally and professionally, and I am beyond grateful for the chance to give back to a program and community that had such a lasting impact on my life. As I step into this position, I am looking forward to building meaningful relationships with our student-athletes and continuing to develop a positive, hardworking, and competitive team culture. My goal is to create an environment where athletes feel supported, challenged, and motivated to reach their full potential in the pool, in the cl...

  Congratulations to Patrick and Hannah (Louk) Walker '19 on the birth of their baby girl, Selah Anne! Born April 27, Selah joins three other siblings. Her name was picked for its biblical origin: found in the book of Psalms, "selah" signals a pause for worshippers to meditate on God.  Praying for a smooth transition and for grace, joy, and rest to fill the Walker home as they adjust to life as a family of six with their beautiful baby girl! 

The Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) has announced the Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Two members are entering the G-MAC Hall of Fame, including Malone University football and track & field student-athlete  Ashton Dulin . During his standout football career at Malone, Ashton established himself as one of the most electrifying playmakers in NCAA Division II. He capped off a historic senior campaign in 2018 by earning G-MAC Offensive Player of the Year and Special Teams Player of the Year honors.   That season, Dulin started all 10 games and led the Pioneers in receptions (61), receiving yards (984), yards per catch (16.1), and receiving touchdowns (11). He was equally dangerous in the return game, totaling 836 kickoff return yards and leading all of NCAA Division II with three kickoff return touchdowns. His 1,947 all-purpose yards and 15 total touchdowns underscored his unmatched versatility, while his 194.7 all-purpose yards per game ranked second across all of Divis...