She is a daughter of Marlene Myers and Tom Patrick.

•Thomas C. Watkins eceived a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Medicine.

His 2009 pathology residency is being done at the University of Tennessee Medical School.

Watkins has a bachelor of science degree from Grove City College, a master of science degree from Youngstown State University and a doctorate from Kent State University.

•Allison N. Jones was honored at May’s commencement ceremony for Gannon University in Erie.

Jones, a resident of New Castle, received the University’s Archbishop John Mark Gannon Award. It is presented for academic excellence in memory of Gannon’s founder, Archbishop John Mark Gannon.

She was one of only 12 students in her class to graduate with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

Jones is a graduate of Mohawk High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Gannon and will be working as a staff accountant for Malin, Bergquist and Co.

She is a daughter of Dave and Sharon May.