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ARRIGO, Joseph (IN MEMORIAM)
"IN LOVING MEMORY"
Joe passed away suddenly of heart disease in 1984, at the young age of 44. Joe was married with two children. He taught biology and coached football and tennis at Mount Pleasant Area High School. He was a beautiful human being who loved life. His loss continues to be felt by his many friends and family members.
Submitted by his widow, Mary Ann Surovchak Arrigo ('61).
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BAKA, Dorothy (Behanna)
1519 Maya Trail
Harker Heights, TX 76548
EMAIL: BOH60@cs.com
Married 41 years, to James Behanna, of Bentleyville. We married on August 5, 1961, at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, in the central chapel. We have two sons James, Jr. and Daniel, both married. James, Jr. and his wife Tori, have no children and live in Killeen, TX. Daniel and his wife Kim, have two children... Katelyn, by Kim's first marriage and Ryan William, who was born on December 20th, our first grandchild. We are retired- Jim, from the army, 21 years, the civil service at Fort Hood, 15 years and contract work, for 2. I am retired from the banking industry. |
BAKA, Robert L. (In Memoriam)
Robert L. Baka, 68, of Charleroi, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, in Flo's Personal Care Home, Elco. He was born Sept. 16, 1938, in Charleroi, a son of the late Michael and Mary Uchach Baka. He graduated from Charleroi High School, Class of 1958 and was very active in the First United Methodist Church in Charleroi, where he held the positions of head usher, chairperson of the administrative board, and president/ treasurer for the United Methodist Men. Mr. Baka also was a member of American Legion Post No. 22 of Charleroi. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 through 1965. Over the last 27 years Bob had been very active in scouting, earning several recognitions, including the Silver Beaver Award, District Award of Merit, the Frank Vitali Memorial Award, Cross and Flame Religious Award, and he completed Wood Badge training. He also was a member of the Brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow and taught "outdoor skills" at the Mon Valley Cub Scout Day Camp in the summer months. He was retired from U.S. Steel, Irvin Works plant with 35 years or service. Surviving is his wife Doris Simmons Baka; four sons, Arthur, Donald, Steven and Michael Baka, all of Charleroi; two grandchildren, Heather and Derrick Baka; two brothers, Joseph Baka and wife Bonnie, of Leechburg, and Thomas Baka and wife Sharon, of McKeesport; two sisters, Dorothy Behanna and husband Jim, of Harker Heights, Texas, and Eileen Frolo and husband Larry, of Rostraver Township (Collinsburg); and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., www.schrock-hogan.com, 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 15, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Northey officiating. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. The family requests donations be made to: Charleroi Boy Scout Troop No. 1131, c/o Ken Brandeburg, 428 Oakland Ave., Charleroi, Pa. 15022.
The Valley Independent
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Robert was one of the first individuals to add his profile to the alumni site. The following is his 'Comment's Box' submission and an insight to him and his life.
I graduated from Charleroi High School vocational electrical shop. From 1961 to 65, I was an aviation electrician in the US Navy. From 1966- 2001, I worked for U.S. Steel- Irvin Works, as a motor inspector. I am now, retired. I am active with Charleroi Boy Scout Troop #1131. |
BOSCAN, Andrew
532 Isabella Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
PHONE: 724-483-1562
EMAIL: aboscan@yahoo.com
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BOWERS, Robert E., Jr.
7257 Hayes Blvd.
Mentor, OH 44060-4712
PHONE: 440-942-3039
EMAIL: BowersR@AOL.com
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CAPPELLI, Sis (Hall)
526 4th Street
North Charleroi, PA 15022
PHONE: 724-483-4436
CELL PHONE: 724-344-4634
EMAIL: sishall@comcast.net
I am married to Lee Hall... a former Charleroi High teacher. We have two grown children and six grandchildren. We are raising one of them. (4/24/05) |
COLDITZ, James IN MEMORIAM
James "J.D." Colditz, 64, of East Syracuse, N.Y., formerly of Allenport, also known as "Ludo", lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 24, 1941, in The Uniontown Hospital, a son of the late Frederick and Eleanor Miller Colditz. He graduated from Charleroi High School in 1958 and from the Pittsburgh Aeronautical Institute. Mr. Colditz was a member of Allenport Methodist Church and served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for Prudential Insurance Company and won many awards for outstanding service and sales. Mr. Colditz enjoyed coaching the Charleroi American Legion Magician baseball team and the Cicero Little League. He was a member of Bridgeport VFW Post 8440 and Arthur Butler American Legion Post 359. Mr. Colditz was an avid golfer, hunter, fisherman and bowler. Prior to his disability retirement, he was the owner-operator of Denton Transportation. He is survived by his wife, Judy, and sons J.D., at home, Chipper, of Cicero, N.Y., and Craig, of Greensboro, N.C. From a previous marriage, he is survived by sons Jeffrey, Daniel and Christopher Colditz. Other survivors include two sisters, Patti Paluso and husband Eugene, and Susie Usher and fiance Frank Scaglione; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday in the DALONEY, GREABELL, ADYDON FUNERAL HOME, East Syracuse, N.Y. Services will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, in St. Mathews Church, followed by interment at St. Mathews Cemetery in Dewitt. In lieu of flowers by his request, an educational fund has been set up for his son J.D. by his aunt, Kathy Sullivan, 7190 Coventry Rd. South, East Syracuse, N.Y. 13057. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book at www.syracuse.com
The Valley Independent
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CRAMER, Blair 'Dazey'
3152 S. Eastern Avenue, #37
Las Vegas, NV 89109
PHONE: 702-898-2737
EMAIL: BlairC20654@msn.com
I retired from the Navy and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. Moved to Las Vegas in 1986, worked 14 years and then retired, in 2000. Was married for 5 years and had two boys. Divorced, remarried in '71(no kids) and have been married now, for the past 32 years. I bowl, play the machines and watch TV. Enjoy getting email from old friends.
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DECEASED CLASSMATES
ARRIGO, Joseph B.
BAKA, Robert L.
BANKOVICH, Joseph
BAUM, Janet
CARLISLE, Patricia
CHAVERIAT, Charles H.
COCHRAN, Patricia
COLDITZ, James D.
CURL, Samuel D. Jr.
FARQUHAR, Russell
FENCHAK, Timothy
FOX, Doris M.
FUCHS, James E. Sr.
GERBER, Catherine
GOTTHELD, Larry
HINDMAN, Eleanor
MILLER, Marijane
MOUSSIAX, William
O'NEILL, George
PARKS, Jack
PAYNE, Oliver
PETERS, William
POLACEK, (Pendleton) William
SAVARNO, Dianne (McDuffie)
SCHAUM, Patricia
SCHMIDT, Marjorie
SCHOCK, Mary
SOROKA, Russell
SUTHERLAND, Joan
VEZZETTI, Barry
WILLEY, John C.
YOUNG, John A.
Zettle, Frank G.
Submitted by, Antoinette Lorenzi Boscan |
DEEB, Phyllis M.
323 Camarie Court
Naperville, IL 60540
PHONE: 630-848-0023 (home) & 630-801-4620 (work)
EMAIL: pcosner@sbcglobal.net
I work full-time, for The Dial Corporation. Mother of three (all married) and very proud grandmother of five... one grandson, age 11 and four granddaughters, ages 7,6,5 and 5. Divorced twice, now single. Would love to get in contact with some of my classmates. |
DUBNANSKY, Michael D.
6204 Scranton Rd.
Rosedale, MD 21237
EMAIL: mddubnansky1@comcast.net
Graduated in Metallurgy from PSU in 1962. Married 42 years to Pat, 3 Sons, 3 Granddaughters and 1 Grandson.
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DUCAR, Stephen
9 Hickory Valley Court
O'Fallon, MS 63366
PHONE: 636-978-2683
EMAIL: sducar@charter.net
After military and civilian careers with the government, I retired in 1998. My wife, Judy and I have three children, all on their own. I'm enjoying retirement and travel. I use Spam Blocker. Therefore if you email, use CHC Class of 58, in the subject line. Looking forward to hearing from anyone who logs onto the site as I did. |
FARQUHAR, Russell Allen IN MEMORIAM
Russell Allen Farquhar, 64, of Stockdale, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at his home. He was born May 7, 1940, in Charleroi, a son of the late Athel and Virginia Byers Farquhar. He was Methodist by faith, a 1958 graduate of Charleroi High School, and serving as a Stockdale councilman at the time of his death. Mr. Farquhar was a member of the Mon Valley Jednota Lodge and Bowling League and a retired salesman for Maple Creek Distributors. He is survived by his wife, Linda; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marna and Douglas Prentice of Charleroi, Cheryl and Calvin Miller of Canonsburg; three grandsons, Douglas and Matthew Prentice of Charleroi and Joshua Miller of Canonsburg; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Janet Farquhar of Coal Center and Lonnie and Lil Farquhar of Allenport; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC., Roscoe, where funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Terry Teluch officiating. Interment will follow in Howe Cemetery, Coal Center.
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FEGELA, Jack
Portsmouth, NH
EMAIL: xpilot@metrocast.net
Retired in 2000, after 32 years of flying the line for Delta Air Lines. Married for 36 years. Widower in 2003. 2 sons, 1 granddaughter, 1 Landseer Newfoundland. (12/5/05) |
GILMORE, Ronald K.
4045 Spalding Drive
Atlanta, GA 30350
PHONE: 770-394-3422
EMAIL: rongilm@comcast.com
I'm still playing the trombone (remember "Muscrat Ramble" with Butch Barber). Married to Pat Hall, for 46 years with two children. Have lived in Atlanta, since 1980. Hello to all. (12/28/07)
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GREGG, Gary L.
36 Howe Street
Coal Center, PA 15423
PHONE: 724-632-3310
FAX: 724-632-2509
CELL PHONE: 724-344-0945
EMAIL: ggregg@peoplepc.com
Retired after "34.7" years teaching and entered the ministry full-time. Now, serving four churches in the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church and enjoying it. Married to Carol, for 37 years. We have a son, who teaches at the University of Louisville and who also, is an author. Our daughter is an elementary school teacher. Love life and helping others. |
HAEFLEIN, Robert A.
7780 E. Homestead Road
Parker, CO 80138
PHONE: 303-841-4318
EMAIL: rhaeflein@comcast.net
Spent 10 years in USAF. Met my wife of 42 years in California. One married daughter in Phoenix. Sold phamaceuticals in Reading PA. Have been in Real Estate in Denver area since 1981. We live on 5 acres; have horses, cats & other animals. Active in riding clubs and Republican politics. (1/5/05) |
HALL, Patricia E. (Gilmore)
4045 Spalding Drive
Atlanta, GA 30350
PHONE: 770-394-3422
EMAIL: rongilm@comcast.net
I've been married to Ron Gilmore, for 46 "wonderful" years. Ron took me to Chicago, Washington, D.C., Denver, San Francisco and finally to Atlanta, in 1980! We have two grown children and one granddaughter. (12/28/07) |
HERMAN, Ray
613 Town Center Drive
Raymore, MO 64083
PHONE: 816-322-2562
EMAIL: hermcl@yahoo.com
I've been married to my high school sweetheart and fellow classmate, Carolyn Hutchko, for the past 42 years. We have two grown daughters, Debra and Barbara and four grandchildren. I retired in 1980, from the U.S. Marine Corps after 22 years, of service and in 1999, after an additional 15 years, with the Marine Corps Reserve Center. Carolyn will retire in January, 04, after 25 years as an accounting tech. |
HUTCHKO, Carolyn (Herman)
613 Town Center Drive
Raymore, MO 64083
PHONE: 816-322-2562
EMAIL: hermcl@yahoo.com
Married my high school sweetheart and fellow classmate, Ray Herman. We have been married for 42 years. We have two daughters, Debra and Barbara and four grandchildren. Ray retired in 1999, after a combined career with the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve Center, and I will retire soon after 25 years, as an accounting tech, in January, 04. |
IROSE, Myra Jean(Elbertson)
5714 Fearnley Road
Lake Worth, FL 33467
PHONE: 561-649-9687
EMAIL: myrapost@aol.com
Still teaching. It's been 35 years, now. I currently teach at St. Luke Catholic School- Grade 5. Married, with one daughter, Lauren and one granddaughter, Emily. My husband, Bill Elbertson, is retired from mechanical engineering. Rode barrel races, PRCA rodeos, for 15 years. Showed paint horses in Florida, for 7 years and raised our own horses in our spare time. Love NASCAR. I would love to hear from friends I've lost track of over the years! |
LORENZI, Antoinette (Boscan)
532 Isabella Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
PHONE: 724-483-1562
EMAIL: aboscan@yahoo.com
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LUNDY, Sandra (Lambert)
2003-187 Bayview Heights
San Diego, CA 92105
PHONE: 619-266-2737
EMAIL: canvaslady@nethere.net
I married my high school sweetheart, Ronald Lambert, Class of 1957. Married for 42 years; widowed, in 1999. Two children... a son and a daughter; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. I have my own business making canvas boat covers. I've been living in San Diego, since 1979- California, since 1962. Still like the Steelers. |
MOUYARD, Arthur A.
6332 Crackleberry Trail
Woodbury, MN 55129
PHONE: 651-458-1944
EMAIL: amouyard@comcast.net
I am married to the former, Germaine Turtzer(Class of '60). We have two daughters, Lisa and Laura. We have five grandchildren and soon will have another. I am not yet, retired. I run a manufacturing plant, that manufactures medical and some dental devices. |
MURPHY, Judy (Grimm)
211 Crestmont Drive- Marianne Estates
Shippenville, PA 16254
PHONE: 814-226-6805
EMAIL: jgrimm@mail.usachoice.net
I've been a nurse for 34 years, now. I've been medically retired, since hurting my back, in 1999. I enjoy being at home and scrapbooking, with pictures. Currently, I am doing fellow classmates. So, if anyone has anything they would like to send to me, I would enjoy receiving them. |
NEDLEY, Carol (McCullough)
1119 Queensbury Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
EMAIL: canm70@msn.com
Married since 1963; two sons and three grandchildren. Retired from the software industry. (12/28/07)
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PUSHNACK, Joyce (Hamilton)
700 W. Main St.
Redkey, IN 47373
PHONE: 765-786-6509
I would really love to hear from my classmates!!!! (1/11/08)
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RANSA, Bonnie Gay(Thompson)
5638 S. 42nd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041
PHONE: 602-237-3337
EMAIL: charleroialum@brtefg.us
Graduated Seton Hill College, '63, Chemistry. Taught 42 years high school/community college chemistry. Retired. Avid reader and Honda touring motorcyclist. Divorced, '80, no children. Companion 13 years, to Eugene Gardner. Love AZ- it's a DRY heat! |
REYNARD, Gloria
11670 Glen Eagles Lane
Belvidere, IL 61008
PHONE: 815-885-3689
EMAIL: theglo123@insightbb.com
I was married to my high school sweetheart from Monessen, George Mustybrook, for 47 years. Recently, I was widowed. We had a set of twins, Mark and Michelle and five wonderful grandchildren. I am not working. I enjoy running, golf,and selling on the internet. I would love to hear from some of the class of '58... Glo (3/16/08) |
SAVARNO, Dianne (McDuffie) IN MEMORIAM
Dianne Savarno McDuffie died on December 24, 1997. Dianne had four childern and one grandchild.
Submitted by,
Husband Bill McDuffie
Anacortes, WA |
TIDD, Charles R.
2616 Laurnece Drive
Milford, KS 66514
EMAIL: tiddc@excite.com
Retired from the U.S. Army, after 21 years; now, working Civil Service for the Army... due to retire(again), in 2005. Stay busy with the Civil Air Patrol, Sheriff's Reserve and firefighting. Married, with 3 sons, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. |
TOMAYKO, Josephine C.(Elder)
113 Spring Meadows Drive
Summerville, SC 29485
PHONE: 843-871-8668
EMAIL: edmundelder@aol.com
Married to Ed Elder(Class of 1954). Retired, January, 2003. |
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