Michael J. Stanzione, the first director of athletics for Pennsylvania College of Technology, died Oct. 15 at the age of 70. Stanzione retired from the college in 2010 after nearly 27 years of service. In addition to athletics roles, he was engaged in vocational-technical administration earlier in his college career.
In 2012, Stanzione was inducted into Penn College’s inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing his efforts in building the college’s athletics program and in serving as head baseball coach for 13 seasons from 1992 to 2004. As coach, his teams won five conference championships and a total of 261 games. He was a five-time Coach of the Year and is among Wildcat coaches who attained 100-plus wins during their careers.
According to his obituary, a visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at the Knight-Confer Funeral Home, 1914 Memorial Ave., Williamsport. A memorial service is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St., Williamsport.
