This project exists because many individuals generously shared memories, documents, corrections, photographs, and lived experience. The following contributor profiles acknowledge those voices and provide context for the perspectives represented throughout the archive.
Elcik Family Contributors
Dr. John P. Elcik, IV, is married to Pamela McClanahan. They have two children, John Paul Elcik, V, and Michelle Kathleen Elcik. John is retired from a career in marketing administrative software for higher education. His interests include writing books, child advocacy (as a Mason and Shriner), animal rescue, education—especially eLearning, mysteries, and science fiction. He was born at Garfield Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Pamela McClanahan Elcik is retired from a career in higher-education admissions, where she worked as both a student recruiter and fundraiser. Pam has received awards for volunteer service and is an avid crafter. She maintains two hobby websites—princessofcrafts.com and beadednecklaces.com—supporting her creative interests.
John Paul Elcik, V, is engaged to Ana Del Moral and works as a science and mathematics teacher for advanced students. He was born in Shelbyville, Indiana.
Michelle Kathleen Elcik is a pharmacy technician with Walgreens. She shares with her mother a lifelong interest in all things Disney. Michelle was born in Shelbyville, Indiana.
James Stacy Elcik is married to Teresa Ann “Terri” Grap. They have three children: Stacey Daniel Elcik, Lauren Marie Elcik, and Christopher James Elcik. Jim is retired from a career in retail management and was born 29 July 1954 in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine.
Christopher James Elcik is the son of James Stacy Elcik and Teresa Ann Grap. He is married to Devon Flickinger and was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jeffrey Lee Elcik is married to Suzanne Mary McMahon. They have three children: Harrison Joseph Elcik (“Harry”), Maxwell Crews Elcik (“Max”), and Samuel Martin Elcik (“Sam”). Jeff continues to work professionally and enjoys boating and motorcycles.
Mark R. Elcik is the son of Richard A. Elcik and Cecile L. Randall. He is married to Deborah A. Shepard.
Cheryl A. Heath is the daughter of Richard A. Elcik and Cecile L. Randall. She is married to Joe Heath, and they have two children, Amanda Heath and Joe Heath Jr.
John Elcik, of Rocky Point, New York, is married to Debbie Polak. They have two children, Nickolas Elcik and Katherine Elcik. John works as a supervisor with the Suffolk County Department of Social Services. His birth year remains a closely guarded family secret.
Brian Elcik is the son of Richard Elcik and Mary K. Elcik of Massapequa, Nassau County, New York. He is a self-employed musician.
Joseph Elcik is the son of James Elcik of New York. His family history includes multiple Slovak lineages, a detail that has proven valuable in DNA research collaboration.
Gamache Family Contributors
Beth (Purinton) Gamache lives in Lisbon Falls, Maine, with her husband, Jack Gamache. They have two children, Loni Beth Gamache and Derek Gamache. Beth brings a strong local-history perspective, deep institutional memory, and sustained enthusiasm for ancestry research.
Kashmer Family Contributors
Nancy Gamache Kashmer is married to Larry Joseph Kashmer III. They have four children: Nancy Jo Kashmer, Joseph Lawrence Kashmer III, Rebecca Kashmer Davis, and Johnathan M. Kashmer. Nancy was born in Lisbon Falls, Maine.
Rebecca (“Becky”) Kashmer Davis is married to Bryan Davis.
Lucas Family Contributors
Janet I. Lucas Welsh is the daughter of John Lewis Lucas and Madeline R. Elcik. She is married to James Welsh and has six siblings: Christine F. Lucas, Constance A. Lucas, John R. “Pete” Lucas, L. Michael Lucas, Rodney J. Lucas, and Ronald A. Lucas.
Kerri Lucas is one of the two daughters of Rosemary Lucas and Rodney James Lucas. The Lucas family lived in a large home in York Beach, Maine, now renovated as the Chapman Cottage Bed & Breakfast.
Other Contributors & Research Allies
Judith Carroll Lakkis is a retired X-ray technician. Her father was John Chester Spivak. DNA evidence suggests a Polish lineage connection currently under further study.
Terry L. Karkos is a Maine-based Slovak genealogist specializing in Zemplín County, Slovakia. He is the creator of the former Karkos Kronicles genealogy website.
William Cizmer is a friend of Jack and Beth Gamache. He introduced Beth to the Lisbon Historical Society and has assisted in resolving several local research questions.