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Charles SawyerCharles Sawyer
Circa 1991

Per Igor Alexeff (deceased) - I checked on the obituary of Charles Sawyer.  To add to it, he died because he had gotten type 2 diabetes, and didn't take care of himself.  He died of kidney failure.  He had previously gone blind because of cataracts and retinal failure.  Date of death - Circa 1991

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Walt SebringWALTER L. SEBRING, JR
 
3036 Harding
Costa Mesa, CA  92626
Circa June, 2016


Walt Sebring II’s grandson, Walter Sebring IV, wrote on December 8, 2018:  Hello.  Just stumbled upon your website and wanted to let you know that my grandpa, Walt Sebring II, is, in fact, deceased and passed about 2 1/2 years ago in his sleep in Costa Mesa.  He did things his way and complementary to that, his last meal was ice cream as the bowl was still on his bedside table.

Editor’s note:  I hope it was chocolate.

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Elmer SeilerELMER J. SEILER
 
53 Highland Road
Bethel Park, PA  15102

Home Room Basketball, Track


Have not heard from Elmer since graduation (70 years). Reluctantly assumed deceased

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Keith SevyKEITH SEVY
 
2625 St. Clair
East Liverpool, OH  43920


Have not heard from Keith since graduation (70 years). Reluctantly assumed deceased

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Charlie ScarvaceCharles ScarvaceCHARLES D. SCARVACE
 1160 Bower Hill Rd, Apt 318B
Pittsburgh, PA  15243

Chorus, Home Room Basketball, Operetta

50th Reunion     

 


CharlieSCARVACE, CHARLES "GAR", Age 81, of Mt. Lebanon, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 6, 2012.  Beloved husband of M. Janet (Leive), whom he married in 1955; loving father of Lorraine Learish and her husband Scott A. and John M. Scarvace; grandfather of Jessica Learish and her friend Ryan DeGregory and Joseph M. Learish and his friend Laura Plummer; brother of Annette Recupero, Marie Pascarella, Anthony Scarvace and his wife Mary Clare and the late Joseph Scarvace; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

"Gar" was a produce vender in the South Hills from 1951 to 1980.  He served in the US Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne from 1953-1955 and from 1982 to 1992 worked as a custodian in the Mt. Lebanon School District.  Charlie was a member and served as an usher at Our Lady of Grace Church and was a volunteer for Catholic Charities for several years.


From 1958 Reunion NewsletterCHARLIE SCARVACE.  Won a prize at the reunion for returning his acceptance reservation first & couldn't collect because he didn't show up!  1412 Missouri Ave., Bridgeville, Pa.   


From Bill Erdman, WebMaster:  Charlie was a quiet gentleman in high school.  Unassuming and reserved he was the type of guy who was pleasant to be around.  Charlie was not a best friend to me but he was a friend at all times.  I have to repeat my oft said comment, "I wish I knew him better in high school as as he mature."  I'm sure he was a terrific man.  Bill, August 2012

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Betty ScharnbergElizabeth (Betty) Scharnberg (Brocket)
Pace, FL
December 2, 2003


May 29, 2008:  I thought you might like a more recent photo of Betty for the reunion website.   I believe it was taken around the time she was diagnosed with cancer--probably in the fall of 2001.   She is talking on the phone, which was something she loved to do.  (See below)

Anyone who has a memory or story to share about Betty from school days we'd love to hear any tales there are to tell from her younger days.

Dan Klager, son-in-law of Elizabeth Scharnberg Brockett, husband of Kathy Brockett Klager


May 26,2008, we received this beautiful tribute to Betty from her son-in-law, Dan: 

He, We received my mother-in-law's (Betty Scharnberg Brockett) invitation to the Mt. Lebanon Class of '48 60th reunion.  I wanted to inform you that she is no longer living, but I see that you have found that information in the meantime since you mailed the invitation.

You probably know that Betty had four children, and worked (and lived) in Crystal Lake, Illinois as a middle school Home Ec teacher.  I see that she was a member of the Needle & Thread Squad in high school; that must have been fun as she made a career in that field.  My wife (Betty's daughter) often comments on various pieces of clothing that Betty made for her or one of the other kids in the family when they were growing up.

Betty and her husband, Donald Brockett, retired in the late 1980s and moved to Pace, Florida, just outside Pensacola.  They alternated between Pace and their beach condo in Gulf Shores, AL.  Betty just loved the beach!  Walking barefoot on the sand or in the shallow water, feeling the breeze and smelling the air.  It was her special place and she was in heaven when she was there.

Betty on the phone - 2001In the fall of 2001 Betty was diagnosed with lung cancer.  She received the standard treatments of radiation and chemotherapy, but succumbed to the disease on December 3, 2003 in Pensacola, Florida.  But even as the cancer was slowly sapping her, she was still able to do things and enjoy her family and hobbies those last two years.  We are grateful for that.

Betty once commented that she had smoked for about fifty years.  She said she was just six or seven when she started.  I think she would sneak a cigarette and go off somewhere out of sight and smoke it.  She did quit later in life, but I guess fifty years of smoking was probably destined to catch up with her sooner or later.  Perhaps some of her Mt. Lebanon classmates remember sneaking off to smoke with her as youngsters!

Betty's husband Don passed away December 17, 2007 two weeks after suffering a stroke.  I believe he may have attended a reunion with her, so some of the reunion attendees may remember having met him.

I'd like to compliment you on such a nice web-site.  It is very well done and surely helps to keep you all up to date and in touch with one another.  If only all websites were so well constructed.

In closing, I hope you all have a nice, well attended 60th reunion.

Dan Klager, son-in-law of Elizabeth Scharnberg Brockett, husband of Kathy Brockett Klager


GAA, Needle & Thread Squad, Medical Squad, Traffic Squad, Ways & Means Committee, Traffic Squad


Betty Scharnberg & husband Click to enlarge

June 2008:  Per Mitzie Fantl, Margaret James was married to Betty's brother

Information found by Tom Arganbeight (deceased), May 2008:  Betty Scharnberg died December 2, 2003, in Milton, FL

Bill Erdman, WebMaster:   Betty is one I remember well because she was so funny.   She was always smiling and friendly.  She was a hoot.  I'm sorry we lost track of her all these years.

Since I wrote the above, Betty's son-in-law, Dan, wrote a terrific note about how Betty impacted others as she lived her life.  As a non-smoker I can only lament all the years people have lost to that curse.  I don't criticize as I've never had to stop so I don't know the agony of the addiction.  It must be  awful.  Thanks, Dan, for your note of love.  Bill - May 2008

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Cyrus SchickCyrus Schick
  4421 N E Plains Way, Apt. 61
Vancouver, WA   98662
Tuesday, October 15, 2021

Shirley writes:  Hello.  Just wanted you to know Cy passed away yesterday.  He went peacefully.  He so enjoyed your visit and talked about it often.  I am doing OK and with time will be better.  Our kids are here with me.


Shirley writes:  We are surviving the lock-up also.  We didn't do much anyway but just knowing that we can't do anything outside of our home is really frustrating.  It won't last forever tho.  Cyrus is doing ok.  Today is not a bad day. I am hoping to take him to Florence, OR, in August for a week.  At least I am hoping we will be able to do that.  He loves the coast and our son lives there so should be a great thing to do.

Stay well.  Love, Shirley and Cyrus - May 2020


Hello, we think about you two often also.  I am doing fine.  Cy is not so good but hanging in there.  The weather has been great the last few days so we have been able to get outside once in a while.  Stay well and keep in touch.  Shirley, June 2019


Per Cy's lovely wife, Shirley, Cy is very fragile and in quite a bit of pain with his leg but still in good spirits and hasn't lost his sense of humor.  April 2017


Cy is doing about the same.  He refuses any more surgery so we do what we can to help with the nerve pain.  These “golden years” are something, huh?  Shirley – July 2016


Hello there, 2015 has not been an exceptionally good year health wise.  Cyrus has had 5 major surgeries since Dec 22, 2014.  He is doing well but definitely not in the best of shape.  Traveling is not in the near future for him.  I am so thankful that he is still with us.  We recently just had our 13th great grandchild.  13 is a lucky number they tell me.  And she is a beauty.  We now have to rent a fellowship hall for Christmas get together.  Cyrus and I wish you all good health and happiness.   Shirley – November 2


Kay and I dropped in to see Cyrus and Shirley on our way North and had a wonderful chat about old-times at MtL, the pros and cons of hair, how he came to live in Washington and how wonderful life is in spite of physical problems.  He Cyrus - 2013 and Shirley were gracious hosts. - June 2013.


Always love getting your e-mails.  Yes, we are still here.  Cy Schick – November 2011   The only update is we are now expecting our 11 and 12th great grandchildren.  Wow.  We had a couple here for 2 days and what a joy.  A 2 year old and a 3 year old.  Goodness they are busy!

Cy is going from canes to a walker soon.  He is really fighting this but for safety purposes, it has to happen.  He fell a couple years ago and broke his hip and has been struggling ever since.  He is a fighter tho.   Thanks for keeping him updated.  He really enjoys hearing from you.

I will have to have my grandson help me with pictures to send.   Cy is still as handsome as ever, at least to me.  He did lose his mop of hair.  But bald is sexy.  Shirley


May 22, 2008:  Heard from Cyrus today -  His corrected address is 4421 NE Plains Way # 61, Vancouver, WA 98662-6650.

Cyrus is a retired Postal Supervisor.  His wife, Shirley. and he have 3 daughters, 1 son, 13 grandchildren and 6, soon to be 8 great-grandchildren.  We will not be able to make the reunion. Traveling is not easy any more.

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Nancy SchellNancy Schell (Wells)  

In 1973, Nancy Schell (Wells) lived in Nassau, Bahamas


Have not heard from Nancy since 1973 (45 years).  Reluctantly assumed deceased

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Gloria SchmidGloria Schmid
August 1992
Miami, FL


Have not heard from Gloria since graduation (70 years).  Reluctantly assumed deceased

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Jeane SchneiderGenevieve Schneider


Have not heard from Genevievea since graduation (70 years).  Reluctantly assumed deceased

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Bob SchuetteRobert Schuette
December 22, 1994
Savannah, GA.

Bob Schuette
1993

40th Reunion 
 
40th Reunion

Information found by Tom (deceased), May 2008:  Bob Schuette died December 22, 1994 in Savannah, GA.

From Bill Erdman, WebMaster:  Bob was a mystery to me.  I wasn't into his style of humor but we always seemed to get along even though I didn't understand him.  He's another guy I wish I had had the opportunity to follow him as he grew up.  Bill, May 2008

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Jenny SchwartzJane Ewing "Jenny" Schwartz Brookes

Dear Bill,  I was reading the class notes and read that you wondered what had happened to my cousin during her last 59 years.   I can fill you in on a bit of her later life. 

Jane graduated from Carnegie Mellon in 1952 and went to work in a downtown-Pittsburgh investment office.   In about 1956, she pulled up stakes and went to Massachusetts to attend Radcliffe College to take graduate courses.   While studying there, she met Warren Brookes, a writer and journalist, and married him in June, 1958.   They lived in Marblehead, Mass., where Warren wrote about economics for The Christian Science Monitor.   He later worked for a newspaper in Washington, D.C., and they moved to a farm in Leesburg, Virginia.   Jane helped him with his writing, and he wrote several books, including The Economy of Mind.   Both Warren and Jane were well known in conservative circles, and knew Jack Kemp and his brothers as well as many other conservative thinkers.  Warren died in the early 1990’s.   Jane decided to stay at their Leesburg farm, and hoped to finish a book Warren was working on when he died.   Jane was in ill health during the last year of her life, but she lived at her farm until the last weeks of her life.   She passed away in January, 2007.

Having grown up with Jane, I missed her, as we did not get to see each other often after we were married.  We always seemed to live so far from each other.  She was a very talented person, particularly in music – being a very accomplished pianist.  She and Warren never had children, but she had a brother and a niece and nephew, with whom she was close.

Jane, Varick & Tudy - 1935Thanks for all you do for the Class of ’48.  Tudy Schwartz  DeWalt - January 2010

PS:  Here is a picture of Jane and I in 1935 - the fellow in the middle is Varick, my brother.


From Florence Schwartz DeWalt, January 2007 - I have sad news. My cousin, Jane Ewing Schwartz Brookes, died recently in Leesburg, Virginia.  She was married to Warren Brookes, a well-known journalist and author.


Dave Smith (deceased) wrote about Jenny - I was sorry to hear of Jenny's passing.  I remember her as a very nice girl (and pretty too).  I believe she used to run around in a ford convertible (her mother's car).  If I remember right after all these years, she was my date for the senior prom.  That was the one and only time I ever went out with her. 

I read her obituary and it said she died in a nursing home.  Apparently she had no children.


I knew all three of the Schwartz ladies...special people all.  I particularly knew Tudy and Jenny (Florence and Jane Ewing).  Jenny was such a talented piano player.  I was told that she was active in the Christian Science Church.- Nancy Rankin Linn.


Florence Schwartz's e-mail today was one of those "good news, bad news" types of communications.  Good news that we were able to remove Florence from the "Lost" page and put her new information among the "S" people.  Bad news that we learned of Jenny's death.  Again I am sad at the loss and sad at the lack of information about Jenny's last 59 years.  I've always wanted to remind Jenny that on our third date, she thought I was "Too Fast" because I tried to hold her hand as we crossed a street!  Bill, February 2007


From 1958 Reunion NewsletterJANE SCHWARTZ Brookes, Per Ruth Osborne Rouleau, Janie spent 2 years at Bucknell & Graduated from Carnegie Tech.  Married 6/7/58.  12 Robinson St. Apt #31, Cambridge 38, Mass.

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Alphonse SchwindtAlphonse J Schwindt, Cocoa Beach, FL

Found by Tom Arganbeight (deceased), May 2008:  Schwindt, Alphonse J, Age: 77, Cocoa Beach, FL.  Subsequent information indicates that he is deceased - May 15, 1999 in Melbourne, FL.


Bill Erdman, WebMaster:  Another sad chapter for me.  I liked Alphonse very much.  Today we would call him "cool."  He seemed to have it somewhat together as he wandered the hall.  Sorry I didn't get to know more about his "life after high school".  Bill, May 2008

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Bob ScottRobert C. Scott

In 1968 he was working in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada


No information about Bob since 1968 (49 years) - Reluctantly assumed deceased

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Jime SheehanJames E. Sheehan  


"Lost" - No information about Jim since graduation (70 years) - Reluctantly assumed deceased

 

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Dick SheridanRICHARD SHERIDAN
 15608 N. Cedarhurst Ct
Sun City, AZ  85351

Decorating Squad, Honor Roll, Home Room Basketball, Ways & Means Squad

40th Reunion
40th Reunion

Dick Sheridan
50th Reunion


Last heard about Robert was from picture of him at 50th Reunion - 1998.  Reluctantly assumed deceased.

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Barry ShutterlyBARRY SHUTTERLY
 214 W.Swissvale Ave
Pittsburgh, PA  15218

Track


Have not heard from Barry since graduation (70 years).  Reluctantly assumed deceased

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Lowell, circa 2009Lowell SimonsonLowell E. Simonson,
1090 Northwood Loop
Prescott, AZ 86303
Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Basketball, Home Room Basketball, Traffic Squad, Usher Squad

Lowell Simonson

Lowell Simonson
50th Reunion


Lowell Simonson left his earthly life on Dec. 24, 2009, after a three-year courageous battle with cancer.  His family is at ease knowing that he is in a better place, where he is no longer suffering.

He was born June 28, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pa.  Lowell graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in business and accounting.  He worked for many years in the textile industry, which took him to various parts of the country.  He and Ann loved traveling, and they took a trip every year to a different part of the world.  He enjoyed all sports, especially playing golf.

Lowell will continue to live in the hearts of his wife, Ann; his brother, Barrie; his children, Si, Kip, Michelle and Eric; their spouses, Kathy, Tad and Valerie; their children, Amy, Sarah, Miriam, Hannah, Rachel, Kayla and Kyle; his stepchildren, Linda, Clarke and Kelly; their spouses, Kathy and Barry; their children, Dawn Lisa, Sharon, Christopher, Matthew, Timothy, Alicia and Amber; as well as countless amazing and cherished friends who have been touched by an unforgettable man, each of whom has many joyous memories of Lowell that make this difficult time easier to get through.

Lowell's family will be having a celebration of his life at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Family Hospice Center of Prescott, Ariz., or a charity of your choice.

Lowell will be missed terribly, but never forgotten.

Information provided by survivors.


From Bill Erdman, WebMaster: I'm touched again by how fleeting life has been.  The last time I saw Lowell was our 50th Reunion where he promised to send me an update on his life.  As you can see below, time passes quickly and we don't always get "a round tuit".  I'm sad that we know nothing more than what is written in his obituary - we don't know about his "dash", the activities between 1931 and 2009.  That information and Lowell's friendship is our combined loss.  Lowell's obituary indicates that a loving family is missing him greatly - Bill - December 2009

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Bob SislerRobert Sisler
January 1975

Information found by Tom Arganbeight (deceased), May 2008:  Bob Sisler died January 1975.

 

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Virginia SmalleyViginia SmalleyVirginia R. Smalley (Sweet)
September 2002

50th Reunion

Gretel Braun Barnes (deceased) reported in March of 2003 that Virginia died in September of 2002.


From Bill Erdman, WebMaster:  It's that time again!  Time to move one of us from the "active" list of classmates to the "gone" section and raise the number of known deaths to 69.  It doesn't get any easier, particularly when the person you have to move is someone you knew very well and respected while in high school.  In high school Virginia was a pleasant person to talk with and always had a smile for everyone.  I'm sorry that we don't have any more information about her life since graduation.  I would like to know about her successes and her family but unfortunately we have very limited news about her.  We at least have one recent picture of Virginia and her husband.  We'll miss you, Virginia.

Bill Erdman <><, February 2003


From 1958 Reunion NewsletterVIRGINIA SMALLEY Sweet (deceased).  Children, Jeff 5, Dan 3.  Graduated from PCW in ’53.  Toured Europe with husband while he was with the Quartermaster Corp.  2645 Summit St, Bethel Park, Pa.

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Harry SmealHarry in 7th gradeHARRY W. SMEAL
 
256 Rocky Mountain Way
Arden, NC  28704
 Harry's Biography

Announcer, Band, Hi-Y, Honor Roll, Home Room Basketball

7th grade


Harry William Smeal Sr.

Arden - Harry William Smeal Sr., 78, of Rocky Mountain Way, Arden, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Park Ridge Hospital.

Harry was born March 16, 1930 in Bay Village, Ohio, a son of the late Paul and Velda (Hall) Smeal.

He graduated from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa. with a B. S. degree in Chemical Engineering.  He worked in research, engineering, and management for Consolidation Coal, Dow Chemical, Carwin Co., Pillsbury, General Foods, Miles Laboratories, and Bayer Corp.  He retired in 1987 as Plant Manager, Household Products Division of Bayer Corp.

He was a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Chemical Society, and Illinois Manufacturers Association.

After to moving to Fletcher in 1988 he was a member of the Asheville Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.  He also served the town of Fletcher on the Advisory and Planning Boards, as well as Town Councilman for 2 1/2 years.

He was preceded in death by his brother, David, and his parents.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Katharine (Cook) Smeal; two sons, Harry Jr. (Susan) and Richard, both of Michigan; two daughters, Sally (Peter) Bouldin, of Ill., and Barbara (Tony) Laws of Arden; grandchildren, Jillian, Karl, and Elizabeth, of Arden, Julia and Catherine of Michigan, and Jessica, Abby, and Andrew of Ill.; one great-grandchild, Alexis Pruitt, of Arden.

The funeral service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road, with the Rev. Perry Brindley officiating.

WebMaster's note, February 2011 - Harry's wife, Kathy, died in October of 2010.


From Bill Erdman, WebMaster: Life has a way of giving each of us a wake-up call every so often.  Today I received mine from Kathy when she called about Harry's death.  Harry and I both went to Lehigh University - in fact we rode back and forth many times and each trip was a memorable event.  For example, Harry and another Lehigh Classmate, John Stallings, both played trumpet and enjoyed playing them as we went through the Pennsylvania Turn Pike tunnels - both of them hanging out the windows and playing as loudly as they could!

I've stopped at Harry's homes several times and got to know Kathy and some of their kids. I will miss him and his numerous phone calls asking about the Reunions and Bill Stanley Rest well, Harry, and keep blowing your horn for all heaven to hear. - Bill <>< - February 2009


1973
1973

40th Reunion
40th Reunion

Smeal family in 1994
Family in 1994
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Harry Smeal & family
Harry, Sally, Bill, Kathy, Jill, Rich, Barbara, Tom

Harry & Kathy Smeal
Harry & Kathy, May 1999
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Harry Smeal
50th Reunion

Kay and I stopped at his new Townhouse / Retirement Village home in Arden. NC, on Mother's Day.  Harry, his wife, Kathy, and son, Rich, were in great spirits and seemed to be doing well.  Kathy is not looking forward to having hip replacement surgery in June but she says it's time..  They have beautiful place, high on a hill looking towards even higher mountains. - Bill, May 2008


By phone March, 2007:  Had an accident-prone 2006.  Kathy and he were involved in a freak accident in their own driveway that resulted in a broken shoulder for Harry and complications for KathyKathy had a hip replacement 1st August and this didn't help her recovery at all.  Otherwise they are doing "OK, so far."

Harry's Biography

Education:

  •  BS ChemEngineering - Lehigh University '48-'52

  •  Graduate courses at U of Michigan & Carnegie Tech

Family:

  •  Married Kathryn Virginia Cook (MtL '47) in 1953

    •  Harry, Jr - 1955, married Susan Sulfaro 1990

      •  Julia

      •  Catherine

    •  Richard - 1958

    •  Sally - 1961, married Peter Bouldin 1989

      •  Jessica

      •  Abby

      •  Andy

    •  Barbara 1963, married Tom Duransik 1984

      •  Jullian

      •  Karl

      •  Elizabeth

Homes:

  •  Midland, Michigan

  •  Wallingford, Connecticut

  •  North Haven, Connecticut

  •  Minneapolis, Minnesota

  •  Hawthorne, New York

  •  Clarendon Hills, Illinois

  •  Fletcher, North Carolina

  •  Arden, North Carolina

Professional Career:

  •  Pittsburgh Consolidated, R&D Labs, Library, Pa, as Research Engineer, '52-'53

  •  Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Michigan, as Pilot Plant / Research Engineer. '53-'57

  •  Carwin Company, North haven, CT, as Development Superintendent, Production Manager, '61-'65

  •  Pillsbury Company, Minneapolis, MN, as Senior Process Engineer - Research Labs & Production Manager - Calcium Cyclamate Plants in Omaha, NE, & Painesville, OH, '61-'65

  •  General Foods Corp., White Plain, NY, as Materials Management Manager, '65-'66

  •  General Foods, Miles Laboratory, Bayer Corp, Bedford Park, IL, as Production Manager - Household Products Div '66-'69 & Plant Manager '69-'88

  •  Retired

Organizations:

  •  American Institute of Chemical Engineers

  •  American Chemical Society

  •  Illinois Manufactures Association

  •  American Manufacturers Association

  •  Planning Board - Town of Fletcher. NC

  •  Councilman - Town of Fletcher, NC

  •  National Railway Historical Society

Business travels:

  •  Mexico City

  •  Rio de Janeiro

  •  Sao Paulo

  •  Ube Kyoto & Tokyo

  •  Hawaii

  •  Germany

  •  Austria

  •  Switzerland

Home:

  •  Rocky Mountain Way
    Arden, NC
    876-684-1074

  •  Come visit us

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Ed SmithEdward R. Smith

Have not heard from Ed since graduation (70 years).  Reluctantly assumed deceased

 

 

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Bob SmithROBERT B. SMITH
 
745 Eleventh Street
Oakmont, PA  15139

Home Room Basketball, Rifle


Have not heard from Bob since graduation (70 years).  Reluctantly assumed deceased

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Dave SmithDAVID MORROW SMITH
 307 S. Main Street
Muncy, PA  17756
 Dave's Biography

H-Y, Honor Roll, Home Room Basketball, P.A. CoChairman

Dave Smith
50th Reunion

The Dave Smith Family
The family in 2005
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60th Reunion


In August of 2022 I sent out a blanket email trying to interest people in having a "Zoom Reunion."  Dave's email and forwarded email both came back as "not-valid".  Sadly I must transfer him to the deceased list in hopes that someone will correct me if I am in error. - August 2022.


The reason that I haven't sent you any news about me is that there just isn't much happening.  I just keep getting older and there really isn't much excitement around here.  My wife and I are still running our B & B and probably will for as long as we can.  We get to meet really interesting people to add spice to our lives, and get paid for it to boot, as they say.  Have thought of selling our house and moving to something smaller, but who can sell a house these days.  Our glorious leader (the anointed one) has seen to that.  So we just sit and have a good time.  Our health has been pretty good, and the kids and grandkids are doing well.  Still have just two great-grandkids who are growing like weeds and will soon be big enough to pick me up.  Also, our little dog Buster is doing OK - he's five this year, and it's like having a kid again.  Have a granddaughter's wedding coming up next summer, so that gives us something to look forward to.  My best to all the other classmates, and I'll check back in if anything happens.  As for the 65th, I just don't make plans that far in advance any more.  (Don't buy green bananas, as they say).  Maybe I'll come in one of those motorized chairs that you see advertised on TV.(It didn't cost me one cent as they say.)  (Well, buddy, I paid for it in my Medicare)  That's all I can think of now - will send more if anything happens.  Dave Smith – October 2010


I am doing OK - as good as you can when you're old - The only updates I have is that the grandchildren are graduating and we are expected to attend all the ceremonies.  Every year it seems there is another one.  Dave Smith – May 2009


Dave - August 2008August 2008:  Bill and Kay were privileged to stop and see Dave's B&B in Muncy, PA, on a rainy morning after the Reunion.  He has a beautiful place.  We were sad that we were not able to stay over with him that night.  Dave was in good spirits and said he enjoyed the Reunion immensely.


May 2007:  I agree the Reunion should be at a less formal place than the 50th.  Somewhere where there is easy parking and few steps to climb, as steps and I don't get along very well any more.  As of now I will attend if my health holds out.  Dave


February 2007 - I was sorry to hear of Jenny Schwartz's passing.  I remember her as a very nice girl (and pretty too).  I believe she used to run around in a ford convertible (her mother's car).  If I remember right after all these years, she was my date for the senior prom.  That was the one and only time I ever went out with her. 

I read her obituary and it said she died in a nursing home.  Apparently she had no children.   David Smith

Dave's Biography, March 2003:

After college (Penn State) and service in the military, I got involved in the computer business, and worked in engineering and marketing (both hardware and software) for many years, ending up in Washington DC.  Left there for a simpler life and have been here for 25 years in Muncy, Pa, a small town (2-stoplights) on the Susquehanna River.

My (first and only) wife of 45 years and I have owned the Bodine Bed & Breakfast (actually, it’s our home) for 20 years, and have hosted around 12,000 guests, including several from Mt. Lebanon.

We have 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and a great-grandson.  We both sing in an 80 voice community chorale, and in church choirs.  We are involved in community affairs –Chamber of Commerce, Planning Commission, etc.

Won’t be able to attend the 55th reunion due to business and personal commitments.  Will try be there for the 60th, if there is one.

Dave's family
The family in 1991  (Click to enlarge)

My Wife and I in 1991
 My Wife and I in 1991. (Click to enlarge) 

The second one was taken when our B & B was featured in "Colonial Homes Magazine" Dec 1991 issue

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Ross SnodgrassROSS C. SNODGRASS
 
12307 Tigerseye Drive
Sun City West, AZ  86303

Cross Country, Scenery Squad


Have not heard from Ross since the 40th reunion (30 years).  Reluctantly assumed deceased

40th Reunion
40th Reunion
Ross Snodgrass family
Date unknown

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Lois Sommer40th ReunionLOIS ANN SOMMER (Stock)
 
3345 Mansion Way
Columbus, OH  43221
June 27, 2005

Book Squad, GAA Council, Gym Squad, Medical Squad, Y-Teens Secretary

   40th Reunion 


Lois A. Sommer Stock, age 74, of Upper Arlington, died in her home, Monday, June 27, 2005.  She was a 1952 graduate of Duquesne University.  Lois was a founding member of St. Timothy Parish.  She belonged to a wide variety of bridge clubs and OSU golf leagues, as well as the Readers Book Club.  Lois Sommer Stock was a woman of integrity and wisdom.  She purposely developed a life philosophy, which moved her to see Christ in every person, especially every child she met.  From that source, she gave of herself with intense compassion and a generous outpouring of her time and energy.  Lois' role as wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher were pivotal.  Her loyal friendships were legion.  Keen wit was her trademark.  Retired from St. Timothy School in 1993 after 24 years as an exceptionally competent second and then first grade teacher.  Mrs. Stock will be remembered with appreciation and deep affection by the St. Timothy School Community along with her large family and numerous friends. Her husband John R. Stock precedes her in death. Survived by her five children, Virginia and husband, Scot Northrup of Columbus, John and wife, Renee Stock of Columbus, Dr. Michael and wife, Jill Stock of Columbus, Margaret and husband, Timothy King of Columbus, James and wife, Angharad Stock of Oakmont, PA; grandchildren, Rachel Wheeler, Robert, Lauren, Amy, and Nicole Stock, Andrew, Brian, and James Stock, Jacklyn and Elizabeth King, Martha and John Stock; brother, Robert and wife, Noreen Sommer of Gates Mills, OH; brothers-in-law, Leonard Church of Mount Lebanon, PA, Harry and wife, Doris Stock, Richard and wife, Barbara Stock; and sister-in-law, Nancy Stock, all of Clarion, PA.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1088 Thomas Lane, with interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to St. Timothy Catholic School, 1070 Thomas Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43220 in her memory.

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Doris SprengerDoris Sprenger (Snyder)


Have not heard from Doris since 1973 (45 years).  Reluctantly assumed deceased

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Ed SquillerEDWARD SQUILLER
 
4362 Willow Heath Drive
Pittsburgh, PA  15234

Home Room Basketball


Have not heard from Ed since graduation (70 years).  Reluctantly assumed deceased

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Bob StabileROBERT (Bob) V. STABILE,
321 Greengate Dr
Greewood, SC  29646
August 25, 2013
 Bob's Biography

Band Drum Captain, Hi-Y, Orchestra

40th Reunion
40th Reunion
Bob Stabile & wife
50th Reunion
Bob Stabile
50th Reunion
Retired to South Carolina
Retirement has done
wonders for me!

Obit pictureBOB STABILE - Robert Victor "Bob" Stabile, 83, resident of 321 Gatewood Dr. C-1 The Gates, husband of June Elizabeth Myers Stabile, died August 25, 2013, at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, January 13, 1930, he was a son of the late Nicholas J. and Helen Bava Stabile.  

He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a US Air Force Veteran.  Bob was a practicing CPA in Pennsylvania until his retirement in 1992.  He was an avid golfer and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 42 years are three sons, David, Jeff and Todd; a daughter Barbara; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a brother, Nicholas J. Stabile, Jr. and a sister, Helen Hasler.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association – From a Google search November 2015


August 2010:  Bill, I just learned that Al Paulus' (deceased) wife, Lois, passed away on 7/25/10.  I need his mailing address should you have it.  Thanks for the help.  Al an I were hi school and college buddies.

Nothing new here, just wasting away doing nothing.  I gave up driving a few months back, now I'm really bored.    Bob – August 2010


February 2008: I have relocated to Greenwood, South Carolina


February 2005:  A lot has happened since I last sent in an update.  My wife, June, had a terrible period from '02 thru '04 with congestive heart failure ('02) and breast cancer ('04).  But thanks to the good Lord, she has become "Cancer Free" and her heart has been stabilized with a pacemaker / defibrillator.  She is now back on the golf course whipping my fanny and enjoying every minute.

My lovely wife did a number on me.  Our neighbors joined us for dinner at a local restaurant one evening, as we entered the dinning room there stood my three sons (sounds like a good show for TV) David and Jeff (Pittsburgh) and Todd (Millers, Maryland) along with their spouses, plus my daughter Barbara and her spouse, Mike, from Phoenix, AZ.  Needless to say I was speechless and a quite tearful.  The kids arrived on a Monday and my birthday was on the following Thursday, the 13th of January.  I was informed that we were going to celebrate the entire week and we did!  That is one birthday I shall never forget - #75.

I will be traveling to China in May for two weeks with my good buddy and next door neighbor, Al Rogers.  Then in August, my son David and grandson Jason will be traveling to Italy in search of our "roots".  June does not like to travel, especially by air, so when the opportunities came up and my neighbors promised to keep an eye on June while I'm away, I jumped at the chances.  I knew I was getting older when I realized my son David had turned 50 and is also a grandfather which, makes me "Great".  The tally now is 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Well it's getting close to libation time, so my wishes to all for a very healthy new year. Bob


March 2004:  I was going through some old photos the other day when I came a cross six pix that I took at an MTL football game either in '47 or '48.

They are, unfortunately, rolled up.  I believe they could be copied with a scanner then, if you wish, put on the MTL web site.

They are pix of a game (someone scoring a TD), cheerleaders, etc.  Click here to see them: Go to pictures All but one picture has 9/20/46 written on the back - Click to look

Recognize anyone?   Bob.


April 2002:  Our valentines day was not one of joy.  My wife, June, suffered congestive heart failure.   She's on the road to recovery.   Her heart was damaged by, of all things, a virus???  She goes to physical therapy three times a week.  The process is slow, but best of all, she's still with us - Thank you Lord!

June is not out of the woods yet.   If the therapy and medication don't work, we are looking at a heart transplant.   Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Our 12 month old lab, Charlie, actually saved her life by awakening me at 1AM with a loud bark in my ear.   June had been walking around the house thinking whatever her problem was would go away.   She told me Charlie followed her everywhere. When she sat, Charlie would place his head on her lap.   Around 1AM, he must have felt it was time I got involved.   I called 911.   The next day, June's cardiologist told us had we been another 20 - 30 minutes later getting to the hospital, she would have been gone.   So, we have a hero in Charlie.   When the neighbors walk by the house or come to visit they make sure to bring Charlie a cookie.  Bob

Bob's Biography

E-mail of July 10th, 2000:  My college days were broken up by a four-year tour of duty with the USAF.  I returned home married and a father of two boys, David and Jeff.

After my discharge, I returned to Pitt and, in 1957,received my BBA degree.  My daughter Barbara attended the graduation ceremonies.  She was not aware of the event, as she was six months away from her birth, in December of 1957.

I was employed by Arthur Young and Co (now Ernst and Young) where I remained until 1960, when I took on the position of Controller for a small home building company in Elizabeth, Pa. . I remained with that company until 1963.

I received my CPA degree in 1960, and in the spring of 1963, I went into private practice.  In 1983, a client persuaded me to sell my practice and join his company to run the financial affairs.  I remained there until my retirement in April 1993.

June and I were married in 1971; she brought her son Todd along as part of the package.

To date we have nine grandchildren and on May 4th, 2000, we became great-grandparents.

In 1978, June and I bought an old farmhouse (circa 1862) in Ruff Creek, Pa (just a tad north of Waynesburg).  We slowly put it back together.

We lived there until the fall of 1998.  We decided that we had seen enough snow and cold weather so off we went to Pawleys Island, SC.  It’s tough playing golf in January, but somebody has to do it.

I celebrated my 70th last January and was pleasantly surprised when my daughter Barbara, from Arizona, showed up to help me celebrate; followed by my son David from Pittsburgh.  A good time was had by all and a b’day I shall never forget.  Jeff and Todd couldn’t make it.  They did, however, give me a call.

There you have it, not too exciting. I have been truly blessed by the Almighty with good health, a good family and a wonderful roommate.  Ciao, Bob <><

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Virginia StabileVIRGINIA MARIE STABILE (Neville)
 
367 Newburn Drive
Pittsburgh, PA  15228 
January 29, 2010

NEVILLE, VIRGINIA "GINNY" (STABILE)

 Age 79, on Friday, January 29, 2010; surrounded by her loving family; after a miraculous and, courageous 4 year battle with: pancreatic cancer.  Youngest of seven children, of Leonard W. and Antoinette (Staffen) Stabile; beloved wife for 55 years of Robert A. "Bob" Neville; loving mother of Robert J, M Janet Tant and James W Neville, all of Mt. Lebanon; Susan Friday of Upper St. Clair, Elizabeth Wagner of Richmond, VA and Laura Fiscus of Cumberland, MD; loving grandmother of eleven.  Ginny was a positive and inspirational force whose cheerful and supportive character touched the lives of many.  She was an accomplished classical pianist and a voracious reader.  Most devoted wife and mother.  Before marriage, she was a registered nurse at the former Pittsburgh Hospital.  A graduate of St. Bernard School and Mt. Lebanon High School,  Ginny completed her nursing training at Seton Hill College.  After raising her children, she volunteered at St. Clair Hospital while starting her own small business, which funded her four daughters' weddings.  Ginny's quick mind and wide knowledge made her a lover of the New York Times and other cross word puzzles.  She enjoyed golf as a member of Chartiers Country club; she was a devout Catholic and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Bernard Church where Ginny had been a long‑time member,  If desired, memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Pittsburgh.  Classmates Nancy Staggs (deceased), Mary Murrie and Marty McVay and their spouses attended the services.

From Bill Erdman, WebMaster:  I remember Ginny from school but did not know her very well.  She always had a smile and kind word but that was the extent of my recollection.  I wish I could tell you more about her life over the 62 years since graduation.  I'm glad she was at our 60th reunion.  Bill, February 2010


Chorus, G.A.A., Home Room Officer, Lantern, Operetta, Y-Teens

40th Reunion
40th Reunion

Virginia StabileVirginia Stabile
50th Reunion

Virginia Stabile (Neville)
60th Reunion

Virginia Stabile (Neville) and Bob Neville
Virginia and Bob Neville @ 60th

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Nancy StaggsNANCY JOYCE STAGGS (Toler)
 
1376 Raven Drive
Pittsburgh, PA  15243
March 17, 2012

Attendance Squad, GAA, Home Room Secretary, Mounty Assistant Editor, Traffic Squad, Y-Teens


40th Reunion
40th Reunion
Nancy Staggs
50th Reunion
Nancy
55th Reunion
Nancy Staggs (Toler)
60th Reunion:
Nancy Staggs (Toler) and Dick
Nancy and husband, Dick, @ 60th Reunion
 

From Marty McVay, March 2012 - I hate to be the bearer of the sad news of the death of Nancy Staggs Toler on March 17th, 2012. 

From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette:  Nancy Staggs Toler, Age 81, died on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2012.  She earned her RN from Duquesne & became a school nurse in the Mt. Lebanon School District, where she met her recently departed) husband Dick Toler, a teacher and coach.  She was very active in the Pittsburgh Ostomy Society.  If desired, memorials may be made to the Autism Center of Pittsburgh.


From Marty McVay, November 2010 - Bob & I had a reunion lunch in Mt. Lebanon with Nancy Staggs Toler and Dick in October.  Fun to get together and recall happy times!  -  Marty


August 2007 - Dear Bill, I visited our website for the first time and it is GREAT.  What really got to me was the obituary section - How could we have lost all those people?

We all have lots of new friends, but there's nothing like the high school friends. We can meet somewhere, after years apart, and talk like it was yesterday.

When I saw Joanie Dunbar's empty death notice, I decided I had to fill it in. I'll tell you what I remember, and if I find the obituary the kids sent me I'll send dates later.

I tried to e-mail it but being a novice I think you only got part of it, so back to the word processor and regular mail.

I'll see you next year, God willing. Nancy Staggs Toler

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Joan StarkJOAN STARK (Toci)
 3002 Lenox Dr
Bethel Park, PA  15102
August 9, 2009

Found by Tom (deceased), May 2008:  Joan L. Stark married Albert J. Toci and lives at 3002 Lenox Dr, Bethel Park.

JOAN LEE STARK TOCI - Age 79 of Bethel Park.  On Sunday August 9, 2009, beloved wife of Albert J. Toci; loving mother of Jan, Chris (Leslie) & Mark Toci; grandmother of Al & Michael Morabito, Pamela, Brandon & April Toci.  Mrs. Toci was a volunteer at St. Clair Hospital for 15 years.  Contributions may be made to St. Clair Hospital Volunteer Services, - Google search, November 2015

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Bud StevensonA. W. (BUD) STEVENSON
 85 Marwood Drive
Pittsburgh, PA  15241
September 23, 2021

Hockey, Hi-Y, Home Room Basketball, Way & means Squad, Decorating Squad

40th Reunion
40th Reunion
Bud Stevenson
50th Reunion
BudEileen
Bud & Eileen @ 55th Reunion

Happy 70!Look!  I can still stand up!
I'm 70 & lovin' it and still singing @ 70.

Bud StevensonBud Stevenson
60th Reunion

Bud and Eileen Stevenson
Bud and Eileen @ 60th Reunion

Bud and Eileen Stevenson Bud Stevenson and Music Man
Bud
and Eileen, Bud and Music Man at 65th Reunion

Ray Ferarro and Bud and Eileen Stevenson
Ray Ferarro (deceased) and Bud and Eileen Stevenson


Bud Stevenson, age 91, of Pittsburgh, passed away September 23, 2021, peacefully at his home.  He was born July 2, 1930, in Mt. Lebanon, PA, the son of Thomas and Sollie (Lund) Stevenson.

Bud graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School, Class of 1948.  Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army with the 11th Airborne Division.  After the Army he enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh and became a lifelong supporter of "Pitt".  Following college Bud became a Mt. Lebanon firefighter for a short time, a service he loved.  He then accepted a position with BBDO Advertising for which he had responsibilities for Pepsi Cola, Dodge and Union National Bank.  During the 1970's he was co-owner of "Buddies" Bar and Restaurant in Market Square.  In 1975 he joined Bud Behling Leasing Company as a Lease Manager and he worked there 40 years until his retirement in 2015.

Bud was an avid pilot and owned many aircraft through the years.  He was also a Dixieland music lover and promoted many events throughout the Pittsburgh area over the years.  He also held many positions with local organizations, including Chairman - American Heart Association, Board Member - Steeler Alumni Golf Classic, President - Fellows Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley (Lund) Stevenson and Sandra Cochrane.  He is survived by his wife, Eileen; sons, Scot Stevenson (Lucy), Gary Stevenson (Lisa); daughter, Kathy Lalley (Jeff) and six beloved grandchildren, Michael, Sean, Olivia, Clare, Lauren and Cassidy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Lebanon Fire Department and Lite of Life Mission.


Mary Murrie ran into Bud Stevenson about a month ago at a restaurant and we talked about reunions, and decided that we're through with those - no one wants to take on the planning. - May 2019


Bud called me this morning to bring the sad news about Bob Woeber's sudden death.  Bud seems to be doing well in spite of his message.  He still plans on sending me some updates on his life. - January 16, 2018


Will wonders never cease?  I received a phone call from Bud this afternoon and talked with him for 15-20 minutes.  Summary of call:  He forgave me for doing a lot of things I never did and promised to send me a whole bunch of stuff to update his page after 68 years! - November 29, 2017.


Bob Woeber (deceased) writes:  I spoke with Bud Stevenson today and he has had a bad  case of Shingles since the end of last November, but expects to go back to work in a couple of weeks. - May 2014

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The above list constitutes the names of classmates who are known by the Committee to have died or have not been heard from for more than 15 years.  Considerable effort has been made by Bob Woeber (deceased) and Tom Arganbeight (deceased) to locate all of our classmates.

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