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ABERNETHY, John R. (1949) IN MEMORIAM
John passed away, on March 31, 2000, after a series of three open heart surgeries. He was a graduate of Penn State, Class of '53 and a Korean veteran. He did his post-graduate work, at the University of Virginia- his thesis was published and accepted into the school's library. John was married to Arlene Megella(CHS, '50). They had three children... two boys and a girl & nine grandchildren. He was very active in his church and community, where he served on various boards and in many organizations. John was retired from Mellon Bank, as an AVP and Branch Manager. John's loving devotion to his family as a husband, father and 'POP-POP' are greatly missed.
Submitted by, Arlene Megella Abernethy, '50. |
BAKER, Michael A. (1936) IN MEMORIAM
Michael A. Baker, 88, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Waynesburg, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, in Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Bradenton, Fla. He was born May 4, 1916, in Charleroi, a son of the late Louis and Jenny Carcella Baker. He was a graduate of Charleroi High School, where he was awarded the Leslie Morgan trophy for athletic excellence in 1936, and a 1940 graduate of Waynesburg College, where he played four years of football. Mr. Baker was the quarterback when the team scored its first televised touchdown during a September game against Fordham (N.Y.) University. Upon graduation, he became a metallurgist at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Allenport plant, and later began his teaching and coaching career in Pennsylvania schools. Mr. Baker retired from the Central Greene School District as a teacher and athletic director at Waynesburg High School after 34 years as a football coach. Following retirement, he became an avid golfer. Mr. Baker was a member of North United Methodist Church in Sarasota and the Pennsylvania Retired Teachers Association. Mr. Baker was inducted into the Charleroi High School Hall of Fame on Sept. 18, 1989. His early years were spent in Charleroi, and he lived for several years in Waynesburg before moving to Sarasota in 1980. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Miller Baker, whom he married June 27, 1941; two sons, Richard Baker of Fort Gratiot, Mich., and Barry Baker of Waynesburg; four grandchildren, Michael R. Baker, Elizabeth Ann Lutz, Bryan Baker and Allison Baker; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Kate Lutz; and one sister, Florence Costanza of Charleroi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Lee M. Baker; and four brothers, Joseph, Lawrence, Albert and Edward Baker. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the MILLIKEN and THROCKMORTON FUNERAL HOME INC., 197 North Maiden St., Waynesburg, where funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. John Phipps. Interment will be in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township. Memorial contributions may be made to: Field of Pride, c/o Bob Stephenson, Athletic Director, Waynesburg High School, 30 Zimmerman Dr., Waynesburg, Pa. 15370; or North United Methodist Church, 4726 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Fla. 34234. Online information at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.
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BALOGH, Bertha A. (Dutch) (1944) IN MEMORIAM
Bertha passed away, on April 19, 2004, in Hope Hospice, Ft. Myers, Florida. Bertha retired as a deputy for the Washington County Courthouse Recorder of Deeds, in 1985. She was active in many civic and social clubs. Survivors included her husband of 58 years, Francis J. Dutch; one son, Dennis; a daughter, Francean J. Brown; six grandchildren; three sisters and a brother. |
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BERNOWSKI, Freda W. (Majoros) (1931) IN MEMORIAM
Freda W. Bernowski Majoros was an accomplished musician in both the piano and accordion. She was a member of an all female band and later, taught private piano lessons in Charleroi, for many years. Sadly, her great musical talents were not able to continue because of an unfortunate chronic hearing loss. She married the late, John Majoros, Jr., of Bentleyville, on September 30, 1940. They raised two children... Joan (1942) and David (1951). Freda was a devoted wife and loving mother. At the time of her death, June 22, 1986, she had four grandchildren and one on the way. She was age 73 and loved by all who knew her.
Lovingly submitted by daughter, Joan Majoros Sutherland, Class of '59. |
BLACK, James C.(1942)
10125 Owensmouth Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
PHONE: 818-341-2937
EMAIL: jcbpap2@aol.com
Played a lot of baseball during high school, in '40, '41 and '42. In World War II, I served in a destroyer unit, the 635th, in the European Theatre. That's about it...
Jim |
BRIGGS, Frederick C. (1949) IN MEMORIAM
Frederick C. Briggs, 73, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Charleroi, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. He was born May 31, 1931, in Dunlevy, a son of the late David C. and Margaret C. Steinmiller Briggs. Fred was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict (Nov. 1952 through Nov. 1954) with the 40th Infantry Division and the 101st Airborne Division. He was an outstanding basketball and baseball player during his high school years. Fred also played on several sandlot baseball teams in the Mon Valley. He was a past president and former councilman for the Borough of Charleroi, a member of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, former member of the Belgian Club and American Legion Post 22, all in Charleroi. Fred was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Allenport Plant, with 30 years of service. After retiring he was the maintenance superintendent for the former St. Jerome Church and Mary, Mother of the Church until April 2004. Fred was very involved in various Valley fund-raising for local families in need. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kathryn Minkovich Briggs; two daughters and one son-in-law, Rebecca M. Staricek of Phoenix, Ariz., and Lauren A. and David C. Altemara of Rostraver Township; one grandson, Dante Altemara, the greatest joy of Fred's life; two stepgrandchildren, Ashley and David J. Altemara whom he loved; one brother, David Briggs and wife June of Speers Hill; three sisters, Geraldine Stasicha and husband Carl, Ella Nichols and husband Louis, and Shirley Simmons, all of Charleroi; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Briggs; and two sisters, Harriet Lorenzi and Virginia Isabello. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
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BROWN, John Charles (1939)
8263 Salish Lane
Blaine, WA 98230-9545
PHONE: 360-371-2306
EMAIL: jandtbrown@juno.com
I have lived longer than I ever thought. Life is great. I have enjoyed several class reunions. Have traveled over much of the world in various types of jobs. Flying, railroading have been the best of it. |
BURNS, Robert L. (1949) IN MEMORIAM
Robert died February 22, 2004, after a two week illness. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force, from 1949 to 1952, whereupon he was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant. He retired from Bell Telephone, as an installer and was a life member of the Pioneers of America of Bell Telephone and the Roscoe American Legion Post 801. Surviving were his wife, Marie Moravitz Onisko Burns, two sons, Robert L., Jr. and Scott, a daughter, Mindy, seven grandchildre and one great-granddaughter. |
CARSON, Grace E.(Dougherty)(1935) IN MEMORIAM
Grace died, on December 1, 2003, following a brief illness. After graduation, Grace attended Brownsville Hospital School of Nursing. She served for 28 years, as a volunteer, with the Mon Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and was active in church activities and events. Surviving were a daughter, Joan L. Mawhinney of Conway, SC and a son, Ray N. Dougherty, of Fairfax Station, VA, along with 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. |
CLAYBAUGH, Gerald F. (1938) IN MEMORIAM
Gerald passed away on April 25, 2004, in Jefferson Hospital. He was a veteran of WWII, U.S. Army/Air Force Medical Department, Pacific Theater. Gerald was retired as a salesman from the former H & B Chevrolet, in Charleroi. Survivors included one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald F. and Carol; a daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and Theodore Yowonske; four grandchildren; a brother, Thomas and one sister, Margaret Pasur. |
COLLINS, Frederick G.(1949) IN MEMORIAM
Frederick passed away, December 18, 2003, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Frederick was a graduate of Grove City College and a veteran of U.S. Air Force. He was a teacher by profession and taught in the Beaver Falls School District, until retiring in 1977. Survivors included one sister, Jane Kibler of North Charleroi; one niece, Carol Krutz and one great-niece, Amie Pivarnik, both of Oklahoma. |
DECEASED CLASSMATES- 1949
ABERNETHY, John
ALTOBELLI, Jennie Bartina
BAKER, Robert
BELGIE, June
BERESIS, Dorothy
BERTSCHE, Albert
BURDETTE, James
BURKE, Gloria Jenkins
CAHILL, Duane
CELASCHI, Norman L. "Tucker"
CHALFANT, Jack
COLLINS, Fred
CROW, Ruth Hotz
CRUMRINE, Gladys Deuell
DASH, Arthur
DEVERS, Frank
DULECK, Alexandria Bailey
GALLAGHER, Mary Pomponio
GAZI, Curtis
GEORGE, Thomas
GERARD, Vernon
GRICAS, Edward
HANKINS, Lillian
HEFFRAN, James
HOLMES, Shirley Gerard
HOUSTON, Donna Somers
HREHA, Robert
HRITSKO, Nell
HUTTNER, William
JEFFRIES, Dr. Arthur P.
KARCESKY, Phillip
KONICK, Eugene
KOTCELLA, Edward
KRONEMER, Robert
KRUTZ, Robert
LONG, Patricia Wilson
LUNDY, William
MAGRUDA, Bernard
MATAY, Charles
MacFARLAND, Bernard
McCULLOUGH, Robert
OLIVER, Ann
OSBORNE, John
PALUSO, Dr. Robert
PASCOE, Lee
PONTA, Dolores Rosseau
PRO, Eugene
PUCCI, Reverand Francis 'Frank'
RAMUSIVICH, John
REID, Allen
REPINE, Allison
RILEY, Laura (Hall)
RUDAWSKY, Steve
RUNYAN, Lloyd
RUSAK, Edward
SELEYO, Irene (Resovich)
SEZAWICH, Dorothy Wavrek
SIREN, Richard
SKVAREK, Ann Wassell
STEELE, Robert
SUDOR, Mary DiBerardibis
TAYLOR, William
TONARELLI, Leonard
UNDERWOOD, Willard
VELLETTAY, Ellen Jacobs
WATKINS, Floyd
WICKERHAM, Glenn
WOLFE, Shirley Gruskin
ZAUCHA, Lloyd
Class Sponser
Mr. Leonard Dunegan
Friends of the Class
Edward Fear
Terry Lambert
Sarah Jane Irwin Powell
Submitted by, Arlene Megella Abernethy, Class of 1950. |
DECEASED CLASSMATES- 1950
BACIAK, Andrew
BERTIN, Yvette Mosco
BONITATI, Doris Jean Boord
BOSH, William D.
BOULANGER, Donald
BOYD, Adele Zupan
BUCY, Shirley Mickey
BURTON, Edward
CARSON, Olan
CLARK, Jack
DELVAUX, Walter
DOOLEY, Mary Clement
DOPLER, Donna Yaschak
EIDUKE, Carolyn
FARKOS, Donald
FOHL, Lawrence
FURNIER, Daniel
GOVERNOR, Lois Brutout
GRAY, Uarda Chalfant
HAMER, Elizabeth Miller
HELMKEN, Elma Weckoski
HUMPHRIES, Dolores
JENKINS, Roger
JOHNSON, William
KANAP, Doris
KORNHI, Frank
KOSTOLANSKY, Mary Jane Niccolai
KRATT, Bob
LEGEZA, Agnes
LEGROS, J. Sue Dolan
LUCAS, Lucille
MATHIANAS, Edna
MARRIOTT, Leah Stathers
McCLOSKEY, Rudy
McGUIRE, James
MELI, Thomas
MELENYZER, Marlene Tedesco
MESSEROTES, Irene Jurik
MOMYER, Beryl Kratt
OLEXA, J. Fred
OSBORNE, Barbara Popp
PALFREY, Norma Reardon
PATERLINE, Betty
PATTISON, James
PIREAUX, Robert
PROVINCE, Edgar
RAMOSKI, Marion
RENCH, Joanne VanVarenberg
ROBERTS, Thelma Venneri
RUSSELL, James
SANTINI, William
SCHAUM, Charles
SMITH, K. Arthur
STAKAR, Dorothy Chapasko
STANDARD, Mildred
STOREZ, Gilbert
TEDROW, Charles Ellsworth
WISNESKI, Bennie
WOSS, Charles
WOYTOVICH, Ed
WOYTOVICH, Don
YUHAS, Andrew
ZAK, Harry
Submitted by, Arlene Megella Abernethy, Class of 1950. |
DOLAN, Hazel D. (Hooten) (1938) IN MEMORIAM
Hazel died May 1, 2004, in the Tandem Retirement Center of North Strabane. After high school, Hazel graduated from Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing, in 1941. During her career, she was a RN, at the former Charleroi-Monessen Hospital, a private duty nurse and school nurse for the Charleroi Area School District, until her retirement in 1981. Hazel was a WWII veteran, with the rank of 1st lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corp. She was a member of American Legion Post 22 of Charleroi, the PSEA, the Charleroi Nurses Association and a life-long member of the Charleroi Presbyterian Church. Survivors included her husband, Lawrence K. Hooten, whom she met while stationed in Hawaii during the war; two daughters, Mary Beth Redmore and Barbara A. Hooten; one granddaughter, Errin E. Thorndike and a great-granddaughter, Madeline Thorndike. |
DUKSTEIN, Dolores (Kohler) (1944) IN MEMORIAM
Dolores Kohler, 79, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, in Pasadena, Texas. The daughter of the late Harry and Marie Landrin Dukstein, she was born and raised in Charleroi. Dolores was a 1944 graduate of Charleroi High School and a former member of First Christian Church of Charleroi. She is survived by her husband, Carl Kohler of Pasadena, Texas; and a son, Kirk Kohler of Gilroy, Calif. Dolores was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Russell Dukstein. Burial took place on Nov. 23, 2004, in Forest Park East Cemetery, Webster, Texas.
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DUNKERTON, Albert Frank (1940) IN MEMORIAM
Albert passed away peacefully, February 13, 2004. Albert, a blacksmith by trade, was retired from Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel, Monessen Plant. He also, co-owned and operated with his brother-in-law, Jack, "Green Valley Lake", near Ruff Creek. Albert was a U.S. Navy combat veteran of World War II, Pacific Theatre. Surviving were his son, Douglas of Monongahela and daughter, Leslie of Belle Vernon, 3 granddaughters, 3 great-granddaughters and 1 great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Douglas Dunkerton. |
DUTTINE, Tom (1948)
EMAIL: tduttine@hotmail.com
Am a retired teacher but still sub! Taught all levels Elem thru University! Would love to move back to Charleroi!! Will say more when I return to California!!! (7/27/04)
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FRANTZ, Norman Karl (1935) IN MEMORIAM
Norman Karl "Bud" Frantz, 87, of Charleroi, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004, in the New Dawn Thorpe's Personal Care Home, North Charleroi. He was born Jan. 28, 1917, in Charleroi, a son of the late Mathias and Elizabeth Duprez Frantz. He was a retired electrician for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Monessen plant, and a member of Charleroi Elks Lodge 494, Charleroi Belgian Club and Mary, Mother of the Church in Charleroi. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Greskovich Frantz; one son, Parris M. Frantz of Virginia Beach, Va.; two daughters, Pamela J. Conti of Gaithersburg, Md., and Hilary A. Durante of Bethesda, Md.; four grandchildren, Amanda Knowlton and Michael, Kara and Kimberly Durante; and five step grandchildren, Susan, Brian and David Hightower and Andy and Amy Conti. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Velma McCleary. There will be no public visitation. Funeral services and interment were held in the chapel at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. The family requests donations be made to the Good Angel Fund of Mary, Mother of the Church, Charleroi. The CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME, 819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, handled the arrangements.
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FURNIER, Elaine (1943)
EMAIL: ecaruso@zoominternet.net
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GYSEGUM, Jane (Crosby) (circa 1935) IN MEMORIAM
EMAIL: jgcrosby@turbonet.com
Jane passed away on May 3, 2004. Jane was a World War II nurse. Her father, Albert Gysegum, operated Quality Bakery in Charleroi. Survivors included her husband, Julian Crosby of Moscow, Idaho.
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HAMILTON, Joyce Eleanor (Waters) (1949)
P.O. Box 13
Dayton, OR 97114
PHONE: 503-864-3725
EMAIL: jehwaters@onlinemac.com
I attended 2nd Street Elementary, Jr. and Sr. High thru the 11th grade, in the Charleroi School District, until I was dragged away (kicking and screaming), when my family moved to Florida. I've had no contact with PA folks, since Christmas of 1948. Fortunately, I recently found Ruth Krutz Diechler, on Classmates.com. I am retired, after 45 years of nursing. My husband and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, in April of 2004. We have four children and seven grandkids. I would be more than happy to hear from and communicate with anyone, who might remember me.
Thanks,
Joyce Hamilton Waters |
HEINO, Lila (Wall) (1940) IN MEMORIAM
Lila passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2003, in Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville, Virginia. Lila was a resident of North Charleroi, until moving away, in November, 2002. During the 1940's and 1950's, she worked at Bell Telephone, in Charleroi. Lila married, Ed Wall, of Monongahela, in April of 1956 and had a daughter, Martha(Class of 1976) and a son, Edward(Class of 1978). She was a member of the First Christian Church of Charleroi and active in the North Charleroi Home & Hospital Club, for many years.
Submitted by, daughter Martha. |
HENDERSON, Alberta E. (Claybaugh) (Circa 1922) IN MEMORIAM
IN LOVING MEMORY
Alberta passed away on October 24, 1997, in Central Florida. Born and raised in Charleroi, Alberta's spiritual and psychological connection to the town and her many friends and acquaintances remained strong throughout her life, no matter where her geographic moves took her over the years. At one point, she and her husband, Leslie "Pinky" Claybaugh operated the former Household Appliance, located in the 600 block of Fallowfield Avenue, in the 1950's and 60's, where the actress Shirley Jones, as a pretty and quiet little girl often would accompany her parents on shopping trips. Later in the early 60's, Alberta moved to Orlando where she worked for several years as a school teacher utilizing her teaching degree from California Teacher's College before retiring. An avid reader and seamtress, my grandmother had strong opinions regarding politics and just about everything else in life. Regardless, a soft spot was always evident for those who looked.
Submitted by, Deborah J. Palfrey, '74 |
JACKMAN, Dominick R.(1946) IN MEMORIAM
Dominick passed away on December 14, 2003, in Mon Valley Hospital. Dominick was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy and a member of Mid Mon Valley Shipmates. A bricklayer by trade, he was a gold card member of Local 9. In addition, he was active in many local organizations... President, Barzilai-Verdi Lodge 468 Sons of Italy, Slavic Citizens Club of North Charleroi (life member), Charleroi VFW Post 167 and American Legion Post 22, along with the Fallowfield Lion's Club. Surviving were his loving wife of 51 years, Agnes M. Smugala Jackman, two sons, one daughter and five grandchildren. |
JACOBS, William Herbert (1942) IN MEMORIAM
Married to Norva Dorothy Barthe Jacobs, '43, in 1952.
Retired Presbyterian Minister; suffered coronaries in 1985. Passed away, October 2, 2007, at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia.
Submitted by, Jonathan M. Jacobs. |
KRATT, Bob (1950) IN MEMORIAM
Bob passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2004, in Clovis, CA, while his wife, Beryl Momyer Kratt, was hospitalized in Intensive Care. Unaware of her husband's death, Beryl passed away a few days later, on March 4, 2004. Bob and Beryl were high school sweethearts and married, after graduation. During school, Bob was a member of the varsity football team. In 1958, the couple moved to California, where Bob, worked as a master mechanic. Survivors included, a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Gary Kilgore; one granddaughter, Amanda Golding; two brothers, Jack and Bill and two sisters, Ruth Wedel and Kathy McCaslin.
Submitted by fellow classmate, Arlene Megella Abernethy. |
KRUPENSKY, Frances J. (McFeely) (1947) IN MEMORIAM
Frances J. McFeely, 75, of The Char House, Charleroi, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004 in Mon Valley Hospital. Mrs. McFeely was born in North Charleroi on May 25, 1929, a daughter of the late Charles and Julia Harosky Krupensky. Catholic by faith, she was a 1947 graduate of Charleroi High School and employed as a manager at the former Pickle Barrel in Charleroi. Mrs. McFeely was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Krupensky. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl L. and Stephen C. Menzler of Belle Vernon and Cynthia F. and Kevin G. Stricklin of Rostraver Township; one brother, Charles Krupensky of Pleasant Hills; and one sister, Mrs. John (Helen) Pensis of Englewood, Fla. The family will receive friends on Friday, Aug. 13 at the JAMES A. RABE FUNERAL HOME, 701 Thompson Ave., Donora from 5 to 6 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held with the Rev. David Kriss officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
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LEWIS, Carl
17021 Fiesta Court
Sun City, AZ 85373
PHONE: 623-974-8847
EMAIL: C111718@msn.com
Hi Jeane, I was monkeying around with my "puter", found this web site. Hope you are in good health. We are fine, playing golf 4 times a week, real busy. Weather is HOT[108], today. We love it. Maybe, see you at the next class reunion? (7/21/04)
Stay Healthy...
Carl & Irene Lewis
Updated 6/10/05: I have been living in Arizona, for 16 years. Lots of sunshine. Still play golf 3 to 4 times a week. Looking forward to our "60th" (WOW). Getting younger every day (Ha- Ha). |
LITAVEC, John F. (1947) IN MEMORIAM
John F. Litavec, 74, of Charleroi, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, in Mon Valley Hospital. He was born March 18, 1930, in Roscoe, a son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary Bury Litavec. He was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish of Charleroi, Charleroi Elks Lodge 494, Monongahela Elks Golf and Euchre League and Mary, Mother of the Church Euchre League, and he was a life member of the Italia Unita Club. He was a 1947 graduate of Charleroi High School and a graduate of Pittsburgh Technical School. Mr. Litavec was retired as a manufacturing engineer at the RCA Plant, Meadowlands. Mr. Litavec was a U.S. Army veteran with service in the Military Police, in both the active Army and Reserves. He served at many stateside posts as well as service during the occupation of Germany after World War II. He was recalled to active duty upon the outbreak of the war in Korea and served five active and three years in the reserves. Mr. Litavec was an avid outdoorsman, and his greatest joy was hunting, fishing and golfing with his two sons. He also had a love for gardening. Mr. Litavec was a soccer player for Roscoe in the Washington County League and Moon Run in the Keystone League. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Celaschi Litavec, with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on Sept. 25, 2004; two sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Eileen Litavec of Huntsville, Ala., and David and Andreja Litavec of Lawrenceville, Ga.; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Paul and Betty Litavec of Grindstone, Father Edward S. Litavec of St. Mary Czestochowa Parish in McKeesport and Thomas and Christy Litavec of Jefferson Estates; six sisters and five brothers-in-law, Mary and John Krofchek of Coraopolis, Susan and Hubert Braunegg and Agnes and Paul Braunegg, all of Charleroi, Ann and Frank Krupa of Warren, Helen Litavec of Roscoe and Dorothy Ann and Ronald Reeves of Alexandria, Va.; four grandchildren, Autumn, Jessica, Jordan and Jacob Litavec; and two step grandchildren, Brittany and Larissa Heaton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Litavec Jr. Friends will be received in the CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME, 819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church, followed by entombment in the mausoleum at Belle Vernon Cemetery.
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LUCAS, Frank (1948)
118 Forest Avenue
Ridgeland, SC 29936
PHONE: 843-727-3545
EMAIL: framluc@islc.net
Retired and enjoying the good weather here in the South. Married a beautiful lady while going to college in West Virginia. We have 8 children, 5 girls and 3 boys & 16 grandchildren, plus 1 great-grand. My memories are bringing back thoughts of the years spent in Charleroi. I wish all of you good health and God Bless. (7/3/04). |
MEGELLA, Arlene (Abernethy) (1950)
80 South Bryant Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202-3809
PHONE: 412-766-1632
EMAIL: aberamm@aol.com
I married, John Abernethy, Class of '49. We were married for 44 years, when he passed away in 2000, after his third open-heart surgery. I was a 'stay at home' mom, who raised two sons and one daughter... later, I started taking care of the grandkids (9 in all), from birth to kindergarten. All live nearby. I would love to hear from anyone from CHS. |
MELINCHAK, Margaret (Rumancik) 1939 IN MEMORIAM
Margaret Rumancik, 85, of Elizabeth, formerly of Charleroi, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2004. She was born April 11, 1919, in Charleroi, a daughter of the late John A. and Anna Hrish Melinchak. She was a former member of Holy Ghost Byzantine Church of Charleroi, a 1939 graduate of Charleroi High School, and Co-owner of Melinchak Monuments of Elizabeth. She is survived by three nieces, Betty Ann Zomber of Donora, Ruth Wise of Aurora, Ohio, and Mary Ann Webel of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Rumancik, in 1977; four brothers, Frank Melinchak, on July 12, 2004, Michael Melinchak, on Nov. 6, 2000, and John and George Melinchak; and one sister, Mary Melinchak. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the ED MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES INC., 825 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, where funeral services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James Spontak of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church of Charleroi officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Charleroi.
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MOMYER, Beryl Mae (Kratt) (1950) IN MEMORIAM
While hospitalized in Intensive Care in Clovis, CA, Beryl's husband, Bob Kratt, died unexpectedly, February 25, 2004. Unaware of his death, Beryl passed away a few days later, on March 4, 2004. Bob and Beryl were high school sweethearts and married, after graduation. While in school, Beryl was a member of the cheerleading squad. In 1958, the couple moved to California. In the late '60's and early '70's, Beryl worked as an assistant librarian. She also, served as church secretary, for Peace Lutheran Church, until her retirement in 1991. Survivors included a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Gary Kilgore; one granddaughter, Amanda Golding and a sister, Geri Tokar.
Submitted by fellow classmate, Arlene Megella Abernethy. |
NANDOR, Dorothy (Zippay) (1947)
46 Kiowa Drive
Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931
PHONE: 239-466-9582
EMAIL: gmdazippay@worldnet.att.net
I was married to George Zippay, Class of '45, for 55 years. Sadly, he passed away on Thanksgiving Day, 2003. We have two children, one grandchild and one great- grandson. |
NESTLERODE, Verda M. (O'Grady) (1933) IN MEMORIAM
Verda M. O'Grady, 89, a resident at The Residence at Hilltop, Carroll Township, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, in the emergency room at Mon Valley Hospital. She was born in North Charleroi on Feb. 20, 1915, a daughter of the late Ira L. and Mary Kiefer Nestlerode. Mrs. O'Grady was employed by Prudential Insurance Co. in the state of California, a graduate of Charleroi High School Class of 1933, a member of St. Anthony's Church in Monongahela and St. James Church in Redondo Beach, Calif., and a member of the Catholic Goldenagers. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gurson S. Zeidman, and her second husband, Thomas O'Grady; one son, James G. Zeidman; one daughter, Barbara Zeidman; two brothers, Talwin and Cletus Nestlerode; and two sisters, Thekla McManus and Cyrilla Albert. She is survived by her children, including daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Thomas Mancuso of Carroll Township, daughter, Shirley Salem of New Orleans, La., and son, Jack Zeidman and wife Frida of California; nine grandchildren, Debbie Mancuso Carter, Rachel Mancuso, Michele Mancuso Kaczmarek, Anthony Mancuso, Gloria Mancuso Erickson, Grant, Kent, Jessica and Megan Zeidman; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Aurea Lornezo of North Charleroi and Gisella Caparell of Arlington, Va.; one brother, Malchus Nestlerode and wife Jean of Seattle, Wash.; and many loving nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. James Church, Redondo Beach, and burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, Calif. Local arrangements are being handled by the JAMES A. RABE FUNERAL HOME INC., Donora.
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PAXTON, Caroline (Hubinon) (1926) IN MEMORIAM
Caroline was born, on October 4, 1910. She married, Joseph F. Hubinon, July 1, 1933. The ceremony was officiated, by Rev. D. Earl Daniel. Attendents were Virginia Cooper and William Taylor. Caroline passed away, on March 19, 1996, after 63 wonderful years of marriage. |
PIREAUX, Robert (1950) IN MEMORIAM
Robert passed away on May 11, 2004, at home following a lengthy illness. Robert was a retired structural ironworker, with Ironworkers Local 3, in Pittsburgh. He was a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy Sea Bees, during the Korean Conflict, serving mostly in the Aleutian Islands and the Philippines. During Bob's high school years, he was an all-star guard on the high school football team. In 1988, he was inducted into the Charleroi High School Hall of Fame. Left to cherish his memory were his wife of 53 years, Peggy Raisbeck Pireaux: two daughters, Debbie Kossol and Dana Cole; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. |
PRO, Eugene A.(1949) IN MEMORIAM
Eugene died at home, on Sunday, January 25, 2004, of complications from heart disease and diabetes. Throughout his life, Eugene was a staunch supporter of the community and surrounding Charleroi area. A veteran of the U.S. Army Engineer Corps, Korean Conflict, he was an advocate of veteran's rights and worked tirelessly on behalf of veterans, in numerous endeavors. Eugene retired from Mitchell Power Plant in 1993, after 30 years of service. Survivors included his son, Eugene Michael(Mickey) of Latham, NY and daughter, Johnna of Mt. Washington; two sisters and a brother, Jo Anne Pireaux of North Charleroi, Phyllis Verrone and James of Monongahela, along with 3 grandchildren. |
PUCCI, Reverand Francis 'Frank' (1949) IN MEMORIAM
'IN MEMORY'
Francis passed away, in 2002.
Submitted by, Arlene Megella Abernethy, 1950. |
PULANSKY, Rachael E. (Saccani) (1928) IN MEMORIAM
Rachael passed away, on March 11, 2004, in Mon Valley Hospital. Rachael was a lifelong member of Mary, Mother of the Church and a minority inspector for Charleroi's 6th Precinct, for 35 years. Survivors included her son, Richard, two sisters-in-law & several nieces and nephews. |
RISHERT, Kenneth E. (1948)
328 Edgewood Drive
Abbeville, SC 29620
PHONE: 864-446-3890
EMAIL: Rishroost@wctel.net
I've been away from the Valley since 1949, but as they say... you can take the person out of the Valley, but you can't take the Valley out of the person. (8/23/04)
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ROHRBACHER, Mildred(Black)(1945)
10125 Owensmouth Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
PHONE: 818-341-2937
EMAIL: buddamcb2@aol.com
I quit school, in February, 1944, in the 11th grade. Went to Lancaster, PA and worked in a defense plant. We moved to California, in 1953. I had a management position with Pac Bell. I went onto adult school and earned my diploma, with 'honors'. I am married to James C. Black, 'Class of 1942'. We have 2 adopted daughters and 4 grandchildren. |
ROSSI, Rena (Santavicca) (1937) IN MEMORIAM
Rena Rossi Santavicca, 84, a lifelong resident of Dunlevy, died in Monongahela Valley Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004. She was born March 23, 1920, a daughter of the late Romano and Ernesta Lenzini Rossi. The only Rossi family member not to play soccer, Rena married the Dunlevy Redbirds goalie and was the team's most avid fan. She was a graduate of Charleroi High School Class of 1937, a member of the Dunlevy United Methodist Church, and a former member of the Dunlevy Recreation Center Inc. Rena enjoy "driving" her wheelbarrow around her garden and sharing her vine-ripened tomatoes and words of wit and wisdom with friends and neighbors who passed by while on their daily errands. Left to cherish her memory and mourn her passing are son, Gary, of Dunlevy; daughters, Madalyn Pollitt of Alexandria, Va., Carolyn of Dunlevy, Marlene and husband Buddy Knight of Clearwater, Fla., and Ernestine Lee and husband Regis of North Charleroi; two granddaughters, Rachel and Kathleen Lee; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Thomas J. Rossi of Hayward, Calif., and Ronald and Adele Rossi of Rostraver Township; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sigi, in December 1989; five brothers, Raymond, Reno, Ramo, Roger and Ralph Rossi; and one sister, Laura Rossi. Friends will be received Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE, (724-929-5399), 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, where a funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. William Hastings officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Mrs. Santavicca's name be made to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, N.Y. 10163; or Dunlevy United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 81, Dunlevy, Pa. 15432.
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SANTINI, William (1950) IN MEMORIAM
Bill suffered a massive heart attack and passed away in April, 2004, shortly after Easter. He leaves a son, Bill, Jr., to cherish his memory.
Submitted by, fellow classmate Arlene Megella Abernethy. |
SMITH, K. Arthur (1950) IN MEMORIAM
'Smitty' passed away after a lengthy illness, on August 28, 2002. Smitty was a Navy submariner and traveled the world, retiring as a Master Chief. He was very interested in his classmates and finally made it to his very first reunion- #40, in 1990. Survivors included a wife, two sons and a daughter.
Submitted by fellow classmate, Arlene Megella Abernethy, '50. |
TICHY, Katherine (Gluch) (1942) IN MEMORIAM
Katherine E. "Kay" Tichy Gluch, 80, of Speers Hill, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at 8:24 a.m. in Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. Born Sept. 10, 1924, in Stockdale, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Anna Daniels Tichy. A homemaker, Mrs. Gluch was a resident of Speers Hill since 1950, and she was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church in Charleroi and its Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She was a graduate of Charleroi High School, Class of 1942. Mrs. Gluch was a member of a card club, bowling league, was an excellent cook, and she enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles and dancing. She was famous for sayings such as Katz 'n Jammer Kids, cheez and crackers, holy cow, horse feathers and garlic, and her favorite age was forever 39. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Paula Gluch of DeLand, Fla., and Gerald and Sharon Gluch of Winchester, Va.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Kathleen Gluch of Speers, and Bonnie and Don Kist of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Justin Russo, Nora Gluch, Mindy Forsyth, Katrina Gluch, Katherine Kist Gariety and husband Jason, Don Kist Jr. and wife Cassandra, and Stephen and Dianna Kist; one great-granddaughter, Kaelaa Gariety; a sister-in-law, Irene Tichy of Midland; a niece, Mary Jane Peters; a great-nephew, Marco Peters-Ricca; and her favorite granddog, Punster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen M. Gluch, in 1985; and six brothers, Paul and William Tichy, and John, Stephen, George and Joseph Peters; two sisters, Margaret Peters Hagedorn Malik and Anna Peters Bozikan; and a great-nephew, Dario Peters-Ricca. Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon (724-929-6183). A prayer service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church. Interment will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Township. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Katherine E. "Kay" Gluch to the charity of one's choice. For those unable to attend, online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home web site, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com
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TOWNER, Lois (Philipkosky) (1949)
3611 Glenmac Court
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
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VOGLIOTTI, Flora E. (Misko) (1946) IN MEMORIAM
Flora passed away on June 23, 2004, in Mahwah, New Jersey. Flora graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and received her masters from Columbia University, in New York. She taught home economics at the former Monongahela High School and in Teaneck, NJ. Survivors included her sons, Richard J. and John L. of New Jersey; a daughter, Joanne M. Kaplan & grandson, Adam C. Kaplan, of New York City and a sister, Eleanor A. Vogliotti, of Dunlevy. |
WAYNE, Robert (1941)
2629 6th Avenue
Merced, CA 95340
I would love to hear from old classmates and friends. Feel free to drop me a line. (6/25/04) |
ZIPPAY, George (1945) IN MEMORIAM
George sadly passed away on Thanksgiving Day, 2003. Surviving were his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Nandor Zippay, Class of '47, two children, one grandchild and one great-grandson. |
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