Nealon, William Joseph Jr. Born 1923 in Scranton, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on December 13, 1962, to a seat vacated by John W. Murphy; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1963. Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 1963, and received commission on March 27, 1963. Served as chief judge, 1976-1989. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1989. Education: Villanova College, B.S., 1947 Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, LL.B., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps first lieutenant, 1942-1945 Private practice, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1951-1960 Lecturer, University of Scranton, 1951-1959 Hearing examiner, Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, 1955-1959 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County [Pennsylvania], 1960-1962