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<p>Andrea Payne, of Harveys Lake, says her late husband, David M. Payne, Sr. would be thrilled and honored to know a scholarship in his name is making it easier for Misericordia University students to earn a college degree. Mrs. Payne and her five children were among those recognized for a family legacy of philanthropy and leadership at Misericordia University&#8217;s 2019 Scholarship Brunch April 28.</p><p>Misericordia honored the Payne family for its support of two scholarships: the Professor Emeritus David M. Payne, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, established by the family upon his death in 2004, and the Walter P. and Catherine A. Janasie Scholarship, established in 1982 to honor Andrea Payne&#8217;s parents. In recognition of the 30th celebration of bringing together scholarship recipients and their benefactors, it was the first time in the university&#8217;s history that two scholarships were featured at the annual brunch.</p><p>Professor Payne, known for his jovial and goodhearted nature, served the university for 37 years as a faculty member in the Department of English, chair of the first Faculty Senate, chair of the Department of English and chair of the Humanities Division, as well as later roles as director of admissions, and dean of admissions and financial aid. As dean of admissions, Professor Payne was instrumental in enhancing enrollment by bringing the occupational therapy program and other new majors to campus.</p><p>Andrea and David&#8217;s five children &#8211; Allison Payne &#8217;83; David M. Payne, Jr., &#8217;85; Ellen McLaughlin Ed.D., O.T.R./L., F.A.O.T.A., &#8217;86, &#8217;89; Susan Payne &#8217;87, and Catherine Payne &#8217;88 &#8211; graduated from Misericordia, and two of their eight grandchildren, Brianna McLaughlin &#8217;12 and Sarah Payne &#8217;18, also received degrees from the Catholic institution.</p><p>Dr. Ellen McLaughlin is a valued faculty member and director of the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program. In 2006, David Jr., presented the Academic Convocation address and received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. In 2015, Andrea Payne was named an Honorary Alumna in recognition of her support and dedication to the university.</p><p>In 1982, Professor and Mrs. Payne showed their gratitude toward Misericordia by establishing the Janasie scholarship in her parents&#8217; honor. After completing eighth grade, Mr. Janasie went to work to help support his family and became a self-taught life learner. Mrs. Janasie also completed eighth grade and later went to work for New Jersey Bell Telephone. Although she stopped at times to care for her children, she successfully completed a 35-year career. The couple attended many events at Misericordia in support of their son-in-law and grandchildren, and enjoyed interacting with the students they met. According to Mrs. Payne, her parents would be very proud of how their scholarship helps today&#8217;s students. Mrs. Payne&#8217;s brother, John Janasie and his wife, Peggy, accepted a framed certificate on behalf of the family.</p><p>More than 300 Misericordia students received endowed or named scholarships during the 2018-19 academic year. Seniors Brianna Rowe, an occupational therapy major from Halifax, and Megan Fatula, a medical imaging major from Mahanoy City, were recognized for being the 2018-19 Janasie scholarship recipients. Seniors Kimberly Kowalski, an English and secondary education major from Scranton, and Karen Reilly, an English major from Edwardsville, also were recognized as the 2018-19 Payne scholarship recipients.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">Misericordia University recognized the Payne family&#8217;s legacy of philanthropy by honoring it at the 2019 Scholarship Brunch in April. Participants in the program included, first row from left, Brianna Rowe, Halifax, Janasie scholarship recipient; Kimberly Kowalski, Scranton, Payne scholarship recipient, and Megan Fatula, Mahanoy City, Janasie scholarship recipient;. Second row, Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D., president, Misericordia University; David M. Payne, Jr., Andrea Payne, Karen Reilly, Edwardsville, Payne scholarship recipient; and Ellen McLaughlin, Ed.D., O.T.R./L. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web1_FOR-PUBLICATION-MU-scholars-and-donors-1.jpg</photo0><caption0>Misericordia University recognized the Payne family&#8217;s legacy of philanthropy by honoring it at the 2019 Scholarship Brunch in April. Participants in the program included, first row from left, Brianna Rowe, Halifax, Janasie scholarship recipient; Kimberly Kowalski, Scranton, Payne scholarship recipient, and Megan Fatula, Mahanoy City, Janasie scholarship recipient;. Second row, Thomas J. Botzman, Ph.D., president, Misericordia University; David M. Payne, Jr., Andrea Payne, Karen Reilly, Edwardsville, Payne scholarship recipient; and Ellen McLaughlin, Ed.D., O.T.R./L. </caption0><photoCredit0>Submitted photo </photoCredit0></div></div>

Payne family legacy honored by Misericordia University