Classmate Profiles
Carl Amaditz | Curt Borchardt | Susan Boyd | Peg Bush | Chris Campbell | Marian Caporal | Contance Clayton | Tom Conner | Lilian Corcoran | Larry Core
Bill Dean | Karen Dietrich | Susan Davies | Betty Lou Donahue | Richard Edgell | Judy Evans | Diane Ferguson | Carol Fugitt | Roger Gillan | John Groninger
Bruce Herpich | Tom Hill | Grace Ganter | Mary (Allison) Gray  Lynette Gregor | Margery Hancock | Bonnie Harbert | Tom Harris | Maureen Harty | Bonnie Hewitt
Nancy Holmes | Jim Johnson | Rita Jones | Walt Kimpel | Bob Kohut | Joyce Lang | Kathie Lostetter | Judy Lydon | Wayne Majcher | Jim Martin |  Phil McClain  Cecelia McCloskey | Sharon Michaels | Joan Milewski | Janice Neilsen | Jim Newcomer | Bob O'Connor | Sandy Pasuit | Nancy Phillips | David Poe | Ruth Preston
Eileen Pryel | George Ritchie | Roberta Rowsick | Patty Scott | Michael Scudder | Ron Seibert | Kathy Simmons| Annie Tissue | Noreen Vello | Charles Wells
Judy Witt | David Wolfe | Paul Zelonis | Diane Zimmerman

High_School_Last_Name: Harris (Deceased)
First_Name: Thomas
Spouses_First_Name: Ruth
Street_Address: 246 Blackberry Hill Lane
City: Butler
State: Pa.
Zip: 16002
Home_Phone: 724-352-4673
Business_Phone: 724-822-6247 cell

I joined the Navy in 63, and retired in '93 from the reserves with 28+ years for pension.  I worked for West View Water Authority for 35+ years. I retired from the Navy in October 2003 and retired from West View April 2004. Currently I am working part time for an engineering company as an inspector. Ruth and I have been married for 38 years, have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. We have lived at our currant address for 28 years. We are involved with girls� softball and have been for 28 years.  She coaches a team and I umpire.

High_School_Last_Name: Johnson
First_Name: James     
Spouse's_First_Name: Anne
Street_Address: 165 Hunter's Trail
City: Gettysburg
State: PA
Zip: 17325
Cell Phone: 631-553-8725
Email_Address: jrjohnson@ship.edu

I have been Dean of Education at Hofstra University on Long Island for 12 years. In the Fall of 2005, I stepped down as Dean, took a semester leave and am now exploring other opportunities. Like some of you, I suspect I am not quite ready to retire. Since the last reunion we have two more grandchildren, whom we dearly enjoy. We also enjoy being able to say to ourselves after a visit--"Been there. Done that!"  We had so much fun at the last reunion, can't wait for this one!"

Update 8/02/11: After retiring from Hofstra University in 2005, I was in retirement mode for three years. I completely failed that! I continued to explore other opportunities and in 2008 accepted the position as Dean of Education and Human Services at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. I commute home to my wife Anne on weekends or she joins me in Gettysburg. I look forward to doing a better job in retirement the second time. I'm at the point that many of my former students are retiring. That tells me something! Hope some of you can advise me on how to do it right the second time around!!
 

High_School_Last_Name: Corcoran
First_Name: Lilian
Married_Name: Georg
Spouse's_First_Name: Jim
Street_Address: 416 East St
City: Middletown Springs
State: VT
Zip: 05757
Home_Phone: 802-235-1402
Email_Address: Lilgeorg@msn.com

After graduation, I went to PSU in McKeesport and was majoring in French. By the end of my freshman year I married Jim Georg (BHS class of 1960). We moved to State College where Jim completed his degree. By the time he graduated we had one daughter and another on the way.

After several years working in Cincinnati, Ohio Jim was transferred to the Phila area. That's where we had our third daughter. It is also where I went back to PSU this time in Media ,Pa. We lived in Downingtown, Pa for 35 years.

After graduation, I joined a bank as a teller eventually working my way up to an SVP for a large regional bank. When there was one too many mergers for my tummy, I elected to retire with 25 years service. Jim retired from the insurance game a year later.

Since that time , we have moved to Vermont. We ski every other day during the winter and hang glide or kayak in the summer. We have 2 grandchildren, a grandson age 17 and a granddaughter age 23. We are expecting twin grandchildren in January.

We each have a consulting business just to keep our minds active. We welcome hearing from classmates especially any who like to ski in Vermont.

Update: 08/15/11: Since I posted my profile, we lost our twin grandchildren. We are blessed with the two grandchildren we do have. Our granddaughter lives in Alaska and is now 29. She is enrolled in a doctoral program in Psychology. Our grandson is now 22 and a recent graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology. He accepted a job working for the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

I hope you all enjoy the 50th reunion!

High_School_Last_Name: Philips
First_Name: Nancy
Married_Name: Holsen
Spouse's_First_Name: Dick
Street_Address: 40 Chubbic Road
City: Canonsburg
State: PA
Zip: 15317
Home_Phone: 724 745-0195       
Email_Address: rlholsen@earthlink.net

Three adult children; Shaun 41, Tara 38, and Tiffany 26. Two grandchildren; Dylan 6 and Bryce 4.

I'm officially retired from First Bethel United Methodist Church after 35 years of teaching nursery school and day care but still work part time for a family watching and teaching their two pre-school children. I enjoy being with my grandchildren and look forward to traveling out West(Idaho)to visit my cousin (David Wolfe also class of '61) and his wife and kids who are scattered throughout the northwest. Dick retired from U.S. Steel in 1999 after 35 years and now works part time for Miller's ACE hardware in Mc Murray. He runs a senior golf league during the year and is active in the Gideon ministry.

High_School_Last_Name: Lang
First_Name: Joyce
Married_Name: Schuping 
Street_Address: 1925 Labrador Lane
City: Vienna
State: Virginia
Zip: 22182
Home_Phone: 703-255-2226
Email_Address: jeschuping@gmail.com
 

Have lived in Virginia for 32 years and love the weather.  I can't imagine ever going back to all that cold and snow.  We still have property in Bethel and Nottingham which we are going to be selling.  All my family is in Richmond except my sister, Sherry.  She and Dale Wissman live in Upper St. Clair...they also graduated from Bethel in "62 and '64.

My dad lived with me in Richmond for about 9 years but a year ago we moved him to an assisted living facility close by. He will be 92 year old at the end of February 2006.

I was married for 25 years but have been divorced for the last 15.  I have two grown children; a son Craig (41) and a daughter Dana who is 36.  And I am a proud grandmother of five, 2 boys and 3 girls; 12, 10, 8, 6 and 3.  My son lives in Richmond only a mile from me and Dana lives in Northern Virginia (a two hour drive).  We have lots of big family gatherings.

I worked at Reynolds Metals Company for over 11 years and took an early retirement package when they were bought by Alcoa.  Now I have my Real Estate license; so I am not really retired.

Went back to college and completed my Bachelors degree in Business at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA in 1990, where I lived 15 years ago before moving to Richmond.

I had a great time at the 40th reunion and look forward to seeing you all again in September.

Update: 5/21/2011: I moved to Vienna, VA in Feb. 2011 after have total knee replacement on both knees in January 2011. Last year I had back surgery to fuse L4 and L5 vertebrae. I have sold my home in Richmond, VA and built a beautiful space onto my daughters home in Vienna, VA. Now I get to see two of my 5 grandchildren every day. I lived close to my son in Richmond and spend a lot of time with his 3 children for 20 years. I love the Lord and He has been very good to me. I have never remarried or even dated. Family is the most important thing to me. I do work part-time, and am presently looking for something in Northern Virginia. Would love to hear from any of you, if any of you live close to D. C. maybe we could get together and catch up. I am looking forward to our 50 reunion in September. See you then.

High_School_Last_Name: Donahue
First_Name: Betty Lou
Married_Name: Smerbeck
Street_Address: 6000 Dublin Road
City: Bethel Park
State: PA
Zip: 15102
Home_Phone: 412-831-5732
Business_Phone: 412-221-1200
Email_Address:  bettylous@comcast.net


I have lived in Bethel Park my entire life.  I have four children (Beth-40, Tom-37, Jen-35, Kris - 32), four grandchildren, ages 21, 13, 4, and 3.  I have been divorced for 15 years.  I work for a manufacturer's representative as an office manager and inside sales account representative for municipal and industrial water treatment equipment. I'm looking forward to seeing all my former classmates in September.

High_School_Last_Name: Milewski
First_Name: Joan
Married_Name: Kelley
Spouses_First_Name: Jack
Street_Address: 101 Homestead Drive
City: Venetia 
State: PA
Zip: 15367
Home_Phone: 724-942-3676       
Email_Address: jackandjoanie@comcast.net
I was a first grade teacher, then stayed home to be a mom for ten years. I returned to education, and have been working part time for the past twenty years as a substitute teacher at Independence Middle School in Bethel Park. 

My husband, Jack, and I will celebrate our fortieth wedding anniversary in August. Our daughter, Cathey, lives in the Pittsburgh area, and our son, Michael, an interventional cardiologist, lives in Springfield, Illinois.  Our five granddaughters, ages 5,3, 3, 2 and 1, keep us very busy.

During the summer months I spend as many days as I can on the golf course. Since 1985, I have been a member of the ValleyBrook ladies golf team....I am still waiting for that hole-in-one! Grace (Ganter) Anderson and I often play together.......I don't think she has had a hole-in-one yet, but her husband has!

Update April 21, 2011

I have truly enjoyed working on the 50th Reunion Committee with Judy, Sue, Grace, Linda, Marian, Betty Lou and Nancy Jo. We all agree that the years have passed much too quickly, and since our campus high school will be replaced in 2012 by a new building, our meetings have given us a great opportunity to reminisce about our teenage years! No one should worry about an Alzheimer�s, diagnosis for ANYONE on the committee����each gal can easily recall vivid memories and the smallest details about the �good old days� at BPHS in the late 1950�s!

Not much has changed since I wrote a few words about myself five years ago.
I am still working as a substitute teacher at Independence Middle School, and I have no plans to retire from my wonderful job. Playing golf full-time would the only alternative, and that would be much more stressful than teaching 7th and 8th grade students. I should, however, list two changes to my profile: we have a new email address: jackandjoanie@comcast.net�...and.....in 2009 I was lucky enough to have a Hole-In-One.

In August, Jack and I will celebrate our forty-fifth anniversary. In 1962 we met at St. Francis College (now renamed St. Francis University) at a dance featuring Porky Chedwick music. We both have never outgrown our love for the Oldies, and on most days we have the songs of the past playing at home or in our cars.

I am looking forward to our Big �Five-OH� Reunion in September!

             
High_School_Last_Name: Witt
First_Name: Judy
Married_Name: Mur
Spouses_First_Name: Ed
Street_Address: 1383 Berryman Avenue
City: Bethel Park
State: PA
Zip: 15102
Home_Phone: 412-835-7379       
Email_Address:  edwardmur@comcast.net

Aging, defined as a natural process, can be alarming when you reach this mark!  45 years since we marched through those hallowed halls?  We've watched our children also graduate from BPHS and will most likely cheer on our grandchildren there, should we be blessed to do so.

Ed and I have lived in Bethel Park all our lives and will celebrate our 42nd anniversary this April.  We have a daughter, Laura (34), and a son, Jeff (29), two grandsons, Robbie, (10) and Carson (4).  The boys keep us involved in many of their activities, which we thoroughly enjoy.  

Watercolors have been my passion for years now and I currently serve as president of the Bethel Artist Guild along with serving on various committees at our church. Ed doesn't think that retirement is an option for him yet, so we simply pretend that we're still in our 30's. 

My parents, at an even riper age, still live in the house I grew up in and need our attention more and more.  It's what you've heard called the "Sandwich Generation"? However, they remain a strong inspiration to us.

We look forward to again greeting and seeing all of you in September.

High_School_Last_Name: Dietrich (left school in 10th grade).
First_Name:            Karen
Married_Name:          Barwell
Street_Address:        50 Broadland Circle
City:                  Bluffton
State:                 S.C.
Zip:                   29910
Home_Phone:            843-815-3036
Email_Address:         klbarwell@yahoo.com

As some of you will remember I left BPHS in the 10th grade, moved to Baldwin and shortly thereafter quit school and got married. I divorced and moved to South Florida in 1973.

I have worn many hats over the years and in 1980 became a nurse and continued to work in various aspects of nursing. I am retired at present although seeking a (very small) home business. I moved to South Carolina last year and built a small home 10 miles from Hilton Head. I have 2 children, Brian and Linda. Brian is in Pittsburgh and Linda is in S. Florida. I have 3 granddaughters, 13,10 and 7.
 
Somehow over the years I have been adopted by the reunion committee and have attended one reunion. I missed the last one due to 9/11. I plan to attend this year and am really looking forward to seeing everyone.

High_School_Last_Name: Hancock
First_Name:Margery
Married_Name: Sopata
Spouses_First_Name: Divorced
Street_Address: 34 Catamaran Lane
City: Okatie
State: South Carolina
Zip: 29909
Home_Phone: 704-576-1867
Email_Address: masopata@aol.com

Hi Everyone!
     Well, since graduating from Bethel Park, I attended Slippery Rock State College and received a degree in Health and Physical Education, and a degree in Special Education for Physically Handicapped.  I taught at Penn Hills High School, created and coached their girl's swim team. Left there to marry Ron Sopata, in Hawaii.

Lived and taught on Molokai Island until Ron finished his tour of duty in Thailand.  Moved to Guam for a couple of years, where I taught at George Washington High School, (mostly students from the surrounding Micronesean Islands).  Moved back to USA and returned to Slippery Rock to work on my masters degree while Ron completed his undergrad work in Health and P.E. Taught in Greensborough, Pa. We moved to Penn Hills, Pa.  where he coached gymnastics, and I taught until the birth of our twin girls, Kimberly and Lisa.  We taught there a few years and then moved to Colorado Springs, Co.  From there he re-entered the Air Force, and we moved to San Antonio, TX.  We led the typical military life, moving every couple of years to many places: England, Illinois, Texas, Colorado and the Air Force Academy, to name a few.  We had a third daughter, Cindy, in 1982.

We separated in 1992, and I moved to Charlotte, N.C. where I taught at Parkwood Middle School for 13 years.  I just retired this past June, and have moved to a retirement community near Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.  I'm loving our gorgeous home and retirement. I am keeping busy decorating the house, and yes, SWIMMING.  I am still very involved in the sport, and teaching.

I am the proud grandmother of a four year old grandson, and an almost two year old grand- daughter. One twin daughter is a professional flutist, the other a scientist.  My youngest is in theater arts, acting, sewing costumes, doing lighting. etc.

Update 9/4/11:
Sorry I won�t be at the fiftieth class reunion tonight. I�ll miss seeing all of you. Responsibilities beyond my control won�t allow me to leave.

I am living in Sun City Hilton head, Riverbend Community. It�s a great life during most of the year, just very hot in August. Winter is lovely, no snow. I am healthy and well. The life here gives every opportunity to swim, golf, bike, play tennis, or what ever you choose to do. I do feel very fortunate.

I have only two grandchildren, Daniel nine years old, and Kiran seven years old. Two of my daughters live in Chicago, and the third lives in Springfield, Ma.

I�d love to hear about the reunion.

Marge
 

High_School_Last_Name: Davies
First_Name: Susan
Married_Name: Highley
Spouses_First_Name: Leonard
Street_Address: 1518 Redfern Drive
City: Upper St. Clair
State: PA
Zip: 15241
Home_Phone: 412-854-3644
Business_Phone: 412-833-3600 x 268
Email_Address:  shighley@howardhanna.com

Graduated from Mundelein Colllege (Loyola University), Chicago in Finance/Economics. Have worked in the coporate world for many years. Have sold real estate for Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Upper St. Clair Office, for the past 20 years and have been a top producer with them and a member of their President's Circle of Excellence. I have sold over $108 Million in that time period. My web page is shighley.howardhanna.com.

My beloved husband passed away in April 2011. I have one daughter, Stephanie Highley Lobianco, who lives in New Jersey and owns a restaurant in Margate at the shore....Lobianco Restaurant. I have two grandsons and two beautiful granddaughters, Sophia 5 Years and Gigi 3 Years.

High_School_Last_Name: Bush
First_Name: Margaret  (Peg)
Married_Name: Kirkey
Spouses_First_Name: William (Bill)
Street_Address: 903 Adams Way
City: West Chester
State: PA
Zip: 19382
Home_Phone: 610-399-3147
Email_Address: peg2mt@yahoo.com

Update: June 12, 2011
I attended Penn State University for 3 years and married Bill Kirkey (BHS '59). He worked for the DuPont Co. so we moved several times. I graduated from U. of Tennessee in 1973. I taught elementary school and kindergarten most of my career, but did a stint as an office manager and paralegal at one point, also. I retired from The Westtown School in 1999 in order to do daycare for my daughter's three kids. Bill and I raised a son, Stephen (SMU '88) and a daughter, Heather (PSU '90). Our daughter and son-in-law are parents to our three grandchildren: Mike (age 17), Lauren (age 15) and Sean (age 12). Bill is now retired and we spend 3 months each winter in Florida where he plays golf. We enjoy traveling, reading, exercising, swimming, and watching our grandkids play sports (Mike will be the QB of his h.s. team this fall; Lauren just got back from Penn State's Happy Volley volleyball tournament, and Sean plays baseball and football in youth leagues). I also do a lot of volunteer work. I am a Stephen Leader, organizing our church's program of lay ministers, a Stephen Minister myself, a hospital visitor with the Chaplain's programs, and I visit the shut-ins in our area and in Florida. I also do some volunteer tutoring, work with Salvation Army and take my turn serving "snack supper" to the youth of our church on Sunday evenings. I enjoyed our last reunion and am very sorry that a conflict in my schedule will keep me from our 50th reunion.

High_School_Last_Name: Harbert
First_Name: Bonnie
Married_Name: Beahm
Spouses_First_Name: Harold (Harry)
Street_Address: 53 Goetsch Road
City: Greenville
State: PA
Zip: 16125
Home_Phone: 724-588-3573
Business_Phone: 724-589-2175
Email_Address: bonsid2@hotmail.com

Hi everyone! I went to work right out of high school for an Engineering Company in downtown Pittsburgh -- and then the Water Company. I have been happily married to "Harry" since 1964. His construction job took us to Greenville (halfway between Erie and Pittsburgh) when our daughter, Becky, was 1 year old (1969). In 1970 we had  a son, Dan, who is a Computer Software Engineer and lives in Penn Hills area of Pittsburgh. Between the two children we have 3 wonderful granddaughters, Cassie,16,
Corynn, 9 and little Kiersten, 3.  I have been secretary to Maintenance director at Thiel College for past 15 years; and plan to retire in a couple years. My husband is a retired Union carpenter. He was having knee problems so retirement became necessary. He recently had bi-lateral knee replacement and is doing very well.  We look forward to camping and traveling this summer in our mini-motor home. And since our daughter and her family now live in Greencastle, Pa (near Chambersburg)-- that will be first on our travel agenda. I have kept in contact with Sandy Ellis--who I see is on the board now. (Hey Sandy--where is your profile?) God has been good-- we are blessed with good health and a wonderful family.  Hope to see your smiling faces--- maybe even in September!

Update 9/1/11: Good day to you all--- hope you enjoyed the 50th reunion. So sorry to have missed it--- but this was the summer of our big trip west in our RV. (have been retired 3 years now--- and is getting gooder and gooder!) We are in Washington State as we speak�plan to head down the coast after Labor Day and then start east thru Grand Canyon and Vegas. It has been a wonderful opportunity to see such beautiful places--- but haven�t seen any place quite as green as Pennsylvania. There is no place like Home�and looking forward to getting back probably first week of October. And then will re-group for trip south for winter. Hope all of you are well, healthy and enjoying blessings only Lord can give. Maybe see you in 2016� God willing?? Sounds so far away�but time flies by, doesn�t it?

High_School_Last_Name: Preston
First_Name: Ruth
Married_Name: McEachin
Spouses_First_Name: David
Street_Address: 1157 Bay Drive
City: Tawas City
State: Michigan
Zip: 48763
Home_Phone:  989-984-0538
Email_Address: ruthmceachin@charter.net

I moved to The suburbs of Detroit, Mi. in 1963 when I married my first husband. We had two boys, David and Gary. Gary is 39 and my son David died in 1994 at 30 years old. Very sad. My first marriage lasted 17 years. My second marriage is now in it's 23rd year. It's been a great ride.  We just returned to Michigan after a 7 1/2 year vacation in Florida. My husband retired in 1994. The hurricanes in 2004 had me packing my bags and getting out of Dodge. We are both pleased to be back in Michigan
snow and all.

High_School_Last_Name: Kimpel
First_Name: Walt
Spouses First Name: 
Street_Address:  10149 Clearwood Road
City: Chesterfield
State: Virginia
Zip: 23832
Home_Phone: (804) 790-1316
Business_Phone: (804) 786-3060
Email_Address:  walt.kimpel@dbhds.virginia.gov

After graduating from Bethel, I, along with several other classmates, went to Morris Harvey College (now the University of Charleston in Charleston, WV. If you all recall, Bethel Hi School was designed to acclimate us with a campus style environment. Well at Morris Harvey all the classrooms were in one building(1,200 students). So much for that adjustment !!! Upon graduating in 1965 I returned to Bethel, and went to work for U.S. Steel at the Homestead Works, which is now a shopping mall. Not liking shift work, I tried retailing, and became a dept. manager for J.C.Penney, who transferred me to the Richmond, Va. area from Mansfield, Ohio. Shortly thereafter I changed occupations and went to work for the Va. Dept. of Mental Health as an accountant. I have been a "public servant" for over 36 years, and currently the Director of Cost Accounting for the same Agency. Although I do not agree with his politics, I am being considered for an appointment to the current Governor's staff. I tried marriage but am not compatible with Southern Belle's. I have 3 children; David (40) is a military pilot in Spokane WA. He is married and
has two children. Kristi (29) just completed her Master's Degree in Nursing from THE University of Virginia. She works in the burn/trauma unit at the U. VA Medical Center. My youngest son (27) is my namesake, but goes by Bubba. He is in the roofing business, and his lifestyle is fitting of his nickname. We enjoy all sports, especially slow-pitch softball, motorcycles, NASCAR, and the Steelers. In closing, I am looking forward to attending the 45th reunion.  PS: Unlike Joyce Lang, I have never adjusted to the weather in Richmond. It is too humid.

High_School_Last_Name: Ganter
First_Name: Grace
Married_Name: Anderson
Spouses_First_Name: John
Street_Address: 21 Forest Glen Dr.
City: Pittsburgh
State: PA
Zip: 15228
Home_Phone: 412-563-6952
Email_Address: johnorgrace@yahoo.com

In the fall of 1961 I joined several other Bethel Park classmates and attended Penn State University.  Sue Finch and I were sorority sisters and spent four years being Nittany Lions fans.  After graduation I taught at Upper St. Clair and married my husband, John, whom I met at Penn State.  We were stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC prior to John�s orders to Viet Nam. During John�s tour of duty in Viet Nam, I returned to Pittsburgh and had the unique opportunity to teach for a year at BPHS with some of our favorite people, like Mr. Jolley, Mr. Kuhla and Mr. Reno.  With their help and support I made it through what would have otherwise been a very tough year with John overseas.  

In 1968 we settled in Mr. Lebanon.  We have two children, John, who lives in Seattle, and Katie who lives on NYC (but who still cheer for the Steelers).  We have three grandsons and one granddaughter and wish they all lived closer. 

While working on my masters at Penn State, I ran into Joan Milewski Kelley, and to no one�s surprise, the two of us continued to get into trouble for talking during class.  

After 18 years teaching Home Economics in the Mt. Lebanon School District (yes, I�m another Mary Alice Stitt), I went back to graduate school again for a second certification, and became the Coordinator of Gifted Services for eleven years in Mt. Lebanon. 

John and I both retired in 2006 and split our time between Pittsburgh and Naples, FL.  We thought retirement would mean more free time but I think we�re busier than ever!

High_School_Last_Name: Campbell
First_Name: Chris
Spouses_First_Name: Joan
Street_Address: P.O. Box 141
City: South Orange
State: NJ
Zip: 07079
Home_Phone:

Email_Address: campbelljoh@gmail.com

Update 10/30/09: Happily retired and, also happily, a grandfather.

High_School_Last_Name: Core
First_Name: Larry
Spouses_First_Name: Saundra
Street_Address: 7728 West Mary Jane Lane
City: Peoria
State: Arizona
Zip: 85382
Home_Phone: 623-878-7729
Business_Phone: 602-506-3844
Email_Address: lcore1@cox.net


After graduating from Bethel High School, I worked several jobs in the Pittsburgh area. In 1968, I moved to Phoenix, Arizona due to some medical problems with my son.

I have worked in law enforcement in Arizona for thirty-six years. I worked as a computer forensic investigator assigned to a lab at the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center in Phoenix. I retired in November 2007.

As a hobby, my wife and I enjoy riding our Harley. Our retirement plans include traveling with the motorcycle, Golf, and visiting our family and friends.

High_School_Last_Name: Lydon
First_Name: Judith
Street_Address: 6703 Forest Glen Road
City: Pittsburgh
State: PA
Zip: 15217
Home_Phone: 412 4213696
Business_Phone: 412 661 2036
Email_Address: lydonj01@comcast.net

I'm realizing that this note will be beside a photo of me from 1961..a quiet, shy, a little scared young girl. That was hell!! I'm a protesting malcontent, daily shaking my head wondering how did we get here? How did they elect him not once, but twice? How are parents younger than we standing for their daughters and sons to be sent off to kill and be killed? I do protest..against Bushy, Cheney and Rummy, Wal-Mart, war, RICK SANTOREM, unscrupulous business practices. And protest for life choices,  stewardship of our good earth, Somali refugees making a new home in the burgh, poor Guatamalan women starting their business and educating themselves. But I am peaceful too..I meditate, plant flowers and don't shoot the possums and rabbits and deer that eat off the tender buds (in the middle of Squirrel Hill!), take long city walks with my dog Snoop (good name for a psychologist's dog). Yeah, I'm one of those boring
bloody liberals who can't get it together to make a new way work. My dream is to return to live in Ireland again where the fighting has nearly been confined to the pubs and the air is sweet. I won't be attending the reunion, I'll be in Japan, but have a good one!

High_School_Last_Name: Rowsick
First_Name: Roberta
Married_Name: Mackey
Spouses_First_Name: Robert
Street_Address: 987B Wayson Way
City: Davidsonville
State: MD
Zip: 21035
Home_Phone: 410-798-4257       
Email_Address: Robertamm@comcast.net

I was married in 1963 to Tom Warren and we immediately moved to the Maryland area. We had 4 beautiful children. Sandy is 41, Christine is 40, Kathleen is 34, and Jeffery is 32. I have 8 wonderful grandchildren. Caroline 14, Matthew 13, Ashley 11, Chelsea 10, Troy 6, Jason 4, Peyton 3, Campbell 1. Wow we have been busy. Tom died and I have remarried to Bob Mackey. He retired from NSA about 9 years ago and I finally retired
this year to join him in taking care of our 4 acres outside of Annapolis. We love it here and enjoy golf together. Look forward to seeing everyone at the 45th.

High_School_Last_Name: Hewitt
First_Name: Bonnie
Married_Name: Hack
Spouses_First_Name: Ray
Street_Address: 1995 Fox  Ridge Road
City: Long Lake
State: MN
Zip: 55356
Home_Phone: 952-475-1086
Email_Address: bonbonhack@aol.com

Hi, Everyone !!! I have not been to a class reunion EVER !!!  Look at what I've missed...

My husband and I have been married for 44 years and at last count have three grown children ,six grandchildren, two aging catboys and one wonderful grand-dog.  Am sure many of you can relate. We have had numerous moves around the country and yet have lived in Minnesota for the last 25 years.  It has become home to us. Seeing so many of your pictures really takes me "back when" ... Almost seems like a fairy tale.
Thanks to each one for gathering us all together. See you in September.

High_School_Last_Name: Holmes
First_Name: Nancy
Married_Name: Meisinger
Spouses_First_Name: Jim
Street_Address: 610 Verda Lane
City: Huntingtown
State: MD
Zip: 20639
Home_Phone:  443-975-7248
Email_Address: meisjn@comcast.net

Updated June, 2011: Jim and I have four children: Reese, Michael, Carrie and Colleen. We also have six of the most fantastic grandchildren: Brendyn, a Junior in College; Ryan, a senior in High School; Paul (PJ) 13;Kyle, 9 and Savanna, the Little Princess is 2; and her baby brother Camden, 2 Months.

I stayed home with my children until they were in school. I taught Elementary School as a Long Term Substitute then decided to work for the Government in the Human Relations Department in the College Relations Office at the Census Bureau. After working for Census six years I changed careers and went to work for the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters International Union as an Administrative Assistant and retired in 2006.

I try and stay active by swimming five days a week all year round. Meeting with friends for lunch or dinner. And of course helping out with the Grandchildren. Jim and I have done some traveling both here and in Canada and Ireland.

High_School_Last_Name: Scudder
First_Name: Michael
Spouses_First_Name: Dottie
Street_Address: 23624 Lloyd Lane
City: Hockley
State: Texas
Zip: 77447
Home_Phone: 281-356-8594
Email_Address: scudderm37@msn.com


After High School, I joined the Marine Corps and served until December 1965.  I returned to Bethel Park and attended Penn State at MacKeesport and later married Karen Johnson.  I worked at Rust Engineering for 4 years before getting my accounting degree from Point Park.  I then took a job as a Special Agent, US Treasury in Houston, Texas. I retired from the Treasury in 1999. Karen Johnson/Scudder and I divorced in 1989.  I married a Texas woman, Dottie, two years later. I have two step children and 4 step grandchildren. We live on 30 acres with a few cows and a great
fishing lake.  I restore old military vehicles and show them.  I work part time doing background investigations for the Department of Defense, but most of my time is spent working on our property and "messing" with old military vehicles.
 

High_School_Last_Name: Siebert
First_Name: Ron        
Spouses_First_Name: Norma
Street_Address:  815 Mabel Drive
City: Lawson
State: Missouri
Zip: 64062
Home_Phone:  816-296-7027  
Email_Address: oldsiebz@mchsi.com

Joined the Marine Corps in February, 1961 along with Mike Scudder, Butch Ryder, Rich Edgell and Tom Vogel. I was lucky enough to serve on the Presidential Honor Guard for JFK for 30 months. Discharged in June, 1965. Came to Kansas City for the weekend July, 1965; the weekend has lasted 41 years. After a 6 week courtship, married my wife on New Years Eve, 1966.  Five years later, Norma and I had our first son. One year later, our twin boys were born. We now have 9 grandchildren. All three boys and their families live within 3/4 of a mile of our home. Fishing, hunting, camping, shooting and Nascar is our way of life. I can retire from Ford Motor Co. any time but I enjoy my work and am not in any hurry to give it up.

Update 6/25/11: Retired from Ford Motor Co. April of 2009.  Enjoying 10 grandchildren daily. Married to the same girl for 40 some years...big deal these days. Won't make the reunion but will be thinking of BHS. Keep the website going.

High_School_Last_Name: McCloskey
First_Name: Cecelia
Married_Name: Satler
Spouses_First_Name: Richard
Street_Address: 284 E. McMurray Road
City: McMurray
State: PA
Zip:  15317
Home_Phone:  724-969-0753
Business_Phone: same
Email_Address: chsmath@verizon.net

I graduated from Duquesne University in 1965 and became a mathematics teacher.  Six days after I graduated I married my husband Richard.  I taught at Bethel until the December before my oldest daughter was born. Rich and I have five children and five grandchildren.  Since I taught at Bethel I have taught at Mt. Lebanon, University of Pittsburgh, and St. Bernard School in Mt. Lebanon.  Currently I am a full time mathematics tutor, who travels to the student's home to tutor.  I have 38 students
who keep me busy.  I love to garden and am very active in the Giant Oaks Garden Club (I am editor of their newsletter).  I am also active in my church where I do the women's club newsletter, as a extraordinary minister of the Eucharist and a lector. My husband Richard is retired and we are very happy in our ranch house in Peter's Township. If you come across any of my children they are Leanne- an electrical systems airplane mechanic in High Point, NC, George- a homicide detective for the city of Pittsburgh, Linda McGrath- a full time mother who is a physical therapist and married to Kevin McGrath-head gastroenterologist at UPMC, Grace Stipcak-visiting health care nurse in Indiana County and married to Tim Stipcak  one of the safety people for Pitt Ohio and the fire chief in the small town of Black Lick, and Gary- chemical engineer for Sherwin Williams Paints in Kentucky and married to Michelle-a realtor in Richmond, KY.

Update: June 7, 2011:
I am still a full time mathematics tutor. I generally go to the student's home and work with them for 45 minutes. Then, I am off to the next house. I am an active member in Giant Oaks Garden Club and co-president of the women's club at St. Benedict the Abbot Church. We now have 7 grandchildren. Since the last reunion, our son Gary and his wife Michelle have adopted twice, two girls from China. I am learning to use an embroidery sewing machine that I purchased last year.

High_School_Last_Name: Tissue
First_Name: Annie
Married_Name: Mrozinski
Spouses_First_Name: Ken
Street_Address: 14247 Reflection Lakes Drive
City: Ft. Myers
State: Florida
Zip: 33907
Home_Phone: 239-466-3554       
Email_Address: KfmAtm@aol.com

The years have gone swiftly and My husband Ken and I have been a busy couple.  Ken retired from the Department of Defense Civil Service and I from teaching in 2001.  We are enjoying life on the Gulf Coast in Ft. Myers, Fl.  Ken and I now keep occupied with our retirement jobs at the Edison-Ford Winter Estates. I am a tour guide, living history interpreter, and an occasional Elderhostel lecturer. Ken is a day site manager. I regret that we will not be able to join the 45th reunion festivities but send my best wishes for a memorable and joyous occasion.

Update 6/30/11: My husband Ken and I continue to live in Fort Myers, FL and enjoy the beautiful Gulf Coast. We are involved with community volunteer work, participating in the endowed scholarship programs at our respective universities, and promoting fund raising events for the Southwest Florida Symphony.

High_School_Last_Name: Borchardt
First_Name: Curt         
Spouses_First_Name: Jenny
Street_Address: 60 Brenton Way
City: San Luis Obispo
State: California
Zip: 93405
Home_Phone: 805-544-7174       
Email_Address: curtjenny@charter.net

Attended Yale on an ROTC scholarship, graduated and spent the next 24 years in the Navy as a pilot (P3 Orions), eventually reaching the rank of Captain. Picked up Masters degrees in Poli Sci and Management along the way.  Tours in Pensacola, Hawaii, Japan, Newport RI, and the Pentagon (twice!)

Married Karen Lindquist (Frau Lindquist's daughter) and had one child.  Divorced after 5 years.

Remarried a California girl, Sue Fields and we had  two children. 

Retired from the Navy in 1989, moved to California, became a Certified Financial Planner, a teacher (Political Science) at the community college level and an executive at a software company (not all at the same time)  Divorced, then met and married Jenny (she has two kids) and we bought a bed and breakfast inn in upstate New York.  Operated that for seven years, then sold in 2004 and returned to California where I now live with my mother-in-law and step son.  Since I'm retired military, I can fly all over the world on military transports, and every summer we spend two months (mostly in Europe).  When my stepson graduates from high school in two years, we hope to spend a lot of time on the road.

High_School_Last_Name: Nielsen
First_Name: Janice            
Street_Address: 3821 Shepard Road
City: Gibsonia
State: PA
Zip: 15044
Home_Phone:  724-502-4554     
Email_Address: swimr1961@yahoo.com

After graduating I attended Butler University in Indpls, IN for two years before marrying in 1963. I had three wonderful daughters and was divorced in '75. Those were tough years raising my three children as a single mother, but I consider that the single most productive thing in my life. All are graduates of Bethel Park H.S. and are all college graduates and leading happy successful lives. My youngest daughter, Tracey, was a member of the relay that helped the team win the 1987 Girls State
Swimming Championship.
  
I am still employed, but looking forward to retiring at some point. I love Pittsburgh, but would love to have warmer climate year around, so may look into moving closer to my daughter who lives in Destin Beach ,FL. In 2004 I was inducted into the Bethel Park Athletic Hall of Fame for my swimming accomplishments (representing our class of 1961). It was wonderful to be recognized. My sponsor was Bill Kennedy, who was my daughter's coach.
 
I will not be able to attend the reunion this year, but wish everyone good health and much happiness

Update: 9/1/11: Since my last entry, my daughter, Lisa, has returned from Florida so I again have all my family in the same state. So rather than a possible move to Florida, I moved to the North Hills to be closer to my daughter, Tracey, and her family (also my three teen age grandchildren ). Oldest daughter, Christine, still resides in Peters Township, so I do enjoy often returning to the South Hills.

I thought about retiring after my move (four years ago) and actually enjoyed being semi retired for a while, until I became so bored that I have recently joined the work force again and love the new structure in my life. I still swim occasionally and have found a new "love" of bike riding. I love being involved with my wonderful grandchildren and their many activities and experiences in their lives. Have been blessed with good health so will continue to enjoy every day as it comes.

Won't be attending our "50th" but wish all the best to my classmates.

        
High_School_Last_Name: Majcher
First_Name: Wayne
Spouses_First_Name: Lois Whitmer
Street_Address: 6488 Simmons Ave.
City: South Park
State: Pa
Zip: 15129
Home_Phone: 412-833-6848
Email_Address: w.majcher@comcast.net

Married Lois and entered Marine Corps (aviation) in late 1961. Four and a half years later, became employed by Bettis Atomic, West Mifflin,Pa.  Enrolled at Pitt (chemistry major). In early 2004 after 37 years in Frankenstein Labs and 22 years working for the Pa. Game Commission (part time) I retired to my other home in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. I hunt, fish, and train English Setters. We were blessed with three sons - all good guys. I have six grandchildren with another due in September. I will probably be in New England for the reunion. If your in the area
contact me: Wayne Majcher, 12 O'Shea Lane, Laconia, NH. 03246, 603-524-0284.

High_School_Last_Name: Michaels
First_Name: Sharon
Married_Name: Dutto
Spouses_First_Name: Massimo
Street_Address: Lungotevere delle Navi 22
City: Rome, Italy
Zip:  00196
Home_Phone: 011 39 06 3201716
Email_Address: sharon.dutto@yahoo.com

After graduating from Penn State (State College) in 1965 with a major in Liberal Arts � German, I went to Italy.  Here I met my husband, Massimo, a financial consultant, so Rome has been my home for the last 41 years!  We were married in 1968, and I taught English to foreign students until our first daughter, Samantha was born in 1971.  Since then I have enjoyed being a full time mother and homemaker.  Our second daughter, Shannon, was born in 1972, and Matthew completed our family in 1975. Every year I have returned to Pittsburgh to visit my mother (who will soon be 90) and my sister Elaine Christy (BPHS 1960) and her family. Since 1990 both of our daughters have been living in Atlanta, Georgia. Samantha got a BS and MS in Economics from Georgia Tech, and Shannon got a BA in Political Science from Georgia State and a MS in Economics from Georgia Tech.  Here they also met their husbands -  a reversal of my life!  Massimo and I try to spend at least 2-3 months a year in Atlanta with them and their families, and they visit us quite often here in Rome.  Luckily, Matthew works and lives in Rome with his family so we can see them every day without traveling thousands of miles.

Massimo and I are very happy and active grandparents.  We have 5 wonderful grandchildren � Matthew�s 3 sons � Damiano 6, Simone 3 and Christian 2, and Samantha�s two- Aidan 3 and beautiful Haley 20 months, our first granddaughter.  Of course, we are looking forward to having a few more.

Please contact me if any of you are planning a trip to Italy.  I�m sorry I won�t be able to attend this reunion, but I will be looking forward to seeing your pictures, and I promise to be at the next one.

High_School_Last_Name: Zimmerman
First_Name: Diane
Married_Name: Luffy
Street_Address: 200 Stonebrook Dr
City: McMurray
State: PA
Zip: 15317
Home_Phone: 724-941-8723
Business_Phone: 412-831-1383
Email_Address: dianel@comcast.net

When my husband asked me to marry him, he said we would see the world...we moved to Cleveland and then Philadelphia.  My sons think this is a big joke because the Browns and Eagles are they're #1 enemies.  I have two sons Kevin, 35 and David, 33, who haven't quite gotten the knack of how to settle with one lady.  My daughter, Tara,however,is married and has given me two sons.  Joshua Allan is 3 and Andrew Richard is 18 months.  He was born 1 month after Dick passed away 1/05.  I'm adjusting to the single life slowly.  With a part time job with a State Farm agent
in Bethel Park, I keep in touch with real people.  I'm looking forward to this reunion as I haven't been to any of them.  See you in a few weeks.

High_School_Last_Name: Lostetter
First_Name: Kathleen
Married_Name: Spangler
Street_Address: 330 Maple Avenue
City: Shrewsbury
State: MA
Zip: 01545
Home_Phone: 508-845-1588
Business_Phone: 508-868-7744
Email_Address: kspan88@yahoo.com

After High School I attended Robert Morris College, graduated, worked for Astro Nuclear in Large, Pa for 5 years, then worked for Alcoa in Pittsburgh for 5 years. Married during that time and moved in 1978 to Massachusetts in a small town called Shrewsbury.

Have to grown children. My son is living in California with an 18 year old grand daughter and a 3 year old grandson. My daughter moved back to Srhewsbury from Boston one year ago and has a 1 year old baby girl

Lost my husband in 2003 from a live time illness and I've kept our business running every since. We down sized the office, I purchased a home in Maine on the water and manage our income properties. Trying to slow down to 5 day weeks instead of 7 day weeks. Love gardening.

Sold large home downsized and remodeling this property now. New kitchen just finished....maybe I'll start cooking again....or maybe not. Who knows!

Kathie

Update: 3/30/23

I finished remodeling a ranch home in 2019, moved in and working on gardens over past few years. My grandchildren are 28, 15, 11, 14, 9..all near by. I am still selling real estate and love it since 1978. Thinking of taking a drive with my dog to see my sister in Va and brother in WV continue to visit friends in Florida and work my way back home taking it slow and over a months time. I play pickleball when I can but only aliment on occasion is my knee...Feeling great and do weight training once a week to prepare of summer gardening. NOT ACTIVE WITH FACEBOOK, BUT ANYONE CAN CALL OR E-MAIL IF THEY WANT TO

High_School_Last_Name: Simmons
First_Name: Kathleen
Married_Name: Bruce
Spouses_First_Name: Gary
Street_Address: 165 Meadowbrook Dr.
City: Bethel Park
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 15102
Home_Phone: 412 855-3572
Email_Address: kbhic@yahoo.com

Married Gary Bruce in 1964. Moved to San Francisco, where Gary was stationed on the Presideo, in the Military Police. While there we managed a 34 unit apartment building owned by a retired Naval Commander, for a year. After discharge, we moved back to the Pittsburgh area, and had four children: Shawn 40, Jennifer 33, Christian 29 and Jeremy 25. We were blessed with our first grandchild on September 11,2004,a boy named Benjamin. I have worn many hats over the years from selling household products for Amway to Tupperwear, to cosmetics for Fashion Two-Twenty and Avon, to sharing a business making home decor items and jewelry with a friend for three years. When all children were in school, I started a home cleaning business 23 years ago, and am still working for families I've had from 5 years to 23 years. Ran for the Bethel Park School Board when I was 47, lost, but found it a great learning experience. Have some
other things in mind before I decide to retire, if I ever do go down that road. Keeping busy with learning experiences in life seems to work better for me. I spent 3 years singing with The South Hills Chorale, 30 years singing with The Harmony Singers (formerly Bob Laughlin Singers) and 3 years singing  with Three Rivers Chorale Society. For now, and well into the future, I'm looking to just enjoying my family and friends, and seeing what life has in store for me in the future. Will not be able to join you for this reunion, as we have a very important family member's birthday we are celebrating that night. However I am planning to join the group at the Holiday Inn Select on Sept. 22, if all goes well. Have enjoyed all the past reunions, and know this one will be as good as the others. Looking forward to the next one.

High_School_Last_Name: Evans
First_Name: Judy
Married_Name: Calissi
Spouses_First_Name: Guy
Street_Address: 4215 64th Drive East
City: Sarasota
State: FL
Zip: 34243
Home_Phone: 941-462-1144       
Email_Address: jmcalissi@yahoo.com

It doesn't seem possible that it has been 45 years since our graduation from BHS! Since then, I graduated from Kent State University (before it became
famous/infamous), married Guy and began teaching German in Akron. We spent 6 more years in Ohio, where two of our three children (Karen and Rick) were born.

In 1971 we relocated to northern New Jersey - 30 minutes from NYC. When our youngest (Jeff) reached kindergarten age, I return to teaching. For the past 20+ years I've been teaching history, government and economics at the same high school and for the past several years have been an adjunct at William Paterson University. In the meantime, I returned to school to earn a Masters degree in psychology and more recently a Doctorate in Education.  Our older son and our daughter are involved in business careers and Jeff is a Professor of Music at a Connecticut University. We have two grandchildren.

In August, Guy and I celebrated our 41st anniversary.  We're not ready to retire just yet, but when we do we'll head south to a better climate and lower taxes than New Jersey.  I'm sorry not to be able to attend this reunion, but I know you'll all have a great time. 

Update 08/03/11: In 2007, we relocated to Sarasota, Florida where we are enjoying the beautiful beaches and the many activities this town offers. Although I retired from teaching high school history, I am currently teaching graduate Education courses at Argosy University and volunteering as a literacy tutor for those wanting to learn English. I am looking forward to seeing all of you for our 50th reunion.

High_School_Last_Name: Caporal
First_Name:  Marian
Married_Name: Geisler
Spouses_First_Name: Donald
Street_Address: 1137 Logan Road
City: Bethel Park
State: PA
Zip: 15102
Home_Phone: 412-833-4710
Email_Address:         marian.geisler8@verizon.net

After all these years, I still live in the town we all grew up in, Bethel Park.  My husband Don and I will celebrate our 42nd anniversary in November.  I have two daughters, Lisa Dawn and Dawn Michelle, whom both reside in Atlanta, GA.

I am a Cosmotologist/Esthetician by trade.  I am currently an Educator for Satin Smooth Facial and Body Wax, a division of Conair.  I educate and participate in trade shows across the United States and Canada. Travel is one benefit of my job and I love it.  When I am not traveling,I work 3 days a work in a Mt. Lebanon Beauty Salon.  Previously, I owned a beauty salon in Bethel Park for 31 years.

I love to travel, tour historical sites, cook, decorate and visit with family and good friends. I am looking forward to seeing you all on the 22nd and 23rd of September.

High_School_Last_Name: Kohut
First_Name: Bob       
Spouses_First_Name: Bobbie
Street_Address: 214 Eastern Heights Drive
City:  Ithaca
State: NY
Zip: 14850
Home_Phone: 607-272-5632
Email_Address: rjk9@cornell.edu


Time seems to have passed so quickly.  It doesn't seem that long ago that I graduated from BPHS and entered Penn State where I earned a degree in forestry in 1965.  Subsequently, I attended Navy Officer Candidate School and received a Commission in the Navy where I served on an aircraft carrier for four years.

I then attended graduate school at Penn State where I conducted research on the effects of air pollution on plants, and received a PhD in plant pathlogy in 1975.  I married my wife Bobbie while at Penn State; she was working on a MS in French.  We subsequently lived in St. Paul, MN while I worked at the U of Minnesota, and in Fort Collins, Co while I worked for an environmental consulting company and was an adjunct at Colorado State University. 

I joined the Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University in 1980, and conducted research on the effects of air pollution on agricultural crops, trees, and native species of plants.  I had long-term research projects in Alaska and Maine, worked on crops in Ithaca, NY, and traveled to China on two occasions to give lectures and seminars on environmental research.

In 2004 I snagged an early retirement and have been having a great time since.  I've been able to get back into activities that had been on the back burner for too long.  I work out 4 or 5 times a week, bike ride the hills around Ithaca, rock climb at the indoor wall at Cornell, and ski as much as possible, about 30 days last winter.  I'd rather have my body wear out than rust out.  I have also been doing some consulting work for the National Park Service and working on a couple of research publications I need to finish.

My wife works as a substitute teacher in the Ithaca School District; she loves the variety and flexibility of the job.  We have one daughter, Hannah, who graduated from Bryn Mawr College last May as an anthropology major, and is taking a year or two off before attending graduate school.

The last class reunion was really a lot of fun; it was great to see friends again and exchange stories about what happened over the years.  I'm looking forward to another great time. 

Also, I want to thank everyone who dedicated their time and energy to organizing this event.  Your efforts are truly appreciated by all who attend.

Update: May 8, 2023

The Class of 1961 -- born in the era of World War II, raised in the unknown of the Nuclear Age, subject to the stress of Korea, Viet Nam, 9/11, the Gulf Wars, and Afghanistan, cultured by Rock and Roll, Elvis, Dylan, folk, Beach Boys, heavy metal, and rap, television (B&W, color and cable), the John F Kennedy inaugural parade followed a few years later by the JFK funeral cortege, IBM computers the size of a room running on punch cards, Apple desk-top computers running apps, a computer on your wrist doing most of what that IBM did, iPhones, attracted to evolving (and sometimes questionable) forms of computer-based social media, Sputnik, John Glenn, Apollo 11 moon landing, Columbia shuttle explosion, the Mars landers, the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, Black Power, Freedom riders, MLK, January 6 Capitol invasion, Boeing 707, 747, electric cars, polio vaccine, birth control pills, grasping DNA genetics, quickly creating the Covid 19 vaccine, living through a global pandemic and various addictions, and experiencing mass shootings in every imaginable venue. Our Class has clearly experienced a time of amazing scientific discoveries, diverse forms of entertainment, evolving social and political change, inexplicable social and personal behavior, and the rise and domination of the digital age in all aspects of our life…. remember Sears and Roebuck, JC Penny, Life magazine and the daily newspaper?
 

I suspect that the scope and scale of social, political, scientific, and cultural events that the Class of ’61 has experienced will not be matched in the next 60 years. There is one major change on the horizon however that will likely condition our world in a manner never experienced in written history. These consequences will be major and severe and may serve as a test of civilization as we know it.

Read on. Many of the accomplishments of the past 60 years have been grounded in society’s exploitation of our resources and the environment with little attention paid to the accumulating negative effects of these actions. We are approaching the time in which we are going to experience the cumulative negative consequences of both those actions and our steadfast reluctance to take the necessary steps to effectively address climate change. Often when someone finds out that I have spent over 30 years conducting environmental research they ask me, “What do you think about this climate change thing?” I have a standard answer to give them, “Climate change is real, and its consequences are going to be significant and long lasting. Our children, grandchildren and likely great grandchildren are going to hate us because we knew what was coming and we also knew what we had to do to address it. However, we were too selfish and too unwilling to change our behaviors for their benefit. We decided to basically continue a lifestyle that aggravated the impacts of climate change and pass those impacts on to future generations.” I won’t blame them for hating us; we lived the high life and left them paying the bill.

For my personal update, my wife Bobbie and I still live in Ithaca, NY and have been quite fortunate over the past decade. Except for the expected wear and tear of the passing years, our health has remained basically favorable. She continues to take tap dance lessons and strives to get in as many steps a day as the weather permits. She also sings in the church choir and has been a substitute teacher in all schools in Ithaca for over 30 years. The pandemic put a major crimp in my morning workouts at the health club, but I walk daily, workout on the deck when the weather permits and ski in the winter. Speaking of skiing, climate change has made that into an annual roll of the dice with respect to natural snow, making snow and keeping snow on the ground. I have been doing lots of reading and a bit of writing also. Our daughter Hannah is married and living in Philadelphia where she works for the Trust for Public Land. Her husband, Bob, works for the US Census Bureau. We still have our cat Sweet Pea although she is getting up there in age. Bobbie and I have been quite cautious since the pandemic started and have not traveled much. Given that Covid seems to be developing into an endemic disease, I guess we will have to just accept it if we want to return to a more normal and diversified life.

My sister lives in Bethel Park and we get back there occasionally. Some aspects of the area have not changed too much while others are quite different. I have not seen much of the new high school but have heard that there have been some issues with the new construction. Hard to believe that the “new “ high school that the Class of 61 baptized is not only “old” but gone. In closing, hope all the remaining members of the Class of ’61 are doing well and looking forward to years ahead.
Take care, Bob

High_School_Last_Name: Amaditz
First_Name: Carl
Spouses_First_Name: Paula
Street_Address: 18 Black Brook Drive
City: Forestburgh
State: NY
Zip: 12777
Home_Phone: 845-794-3515
Business_Phone: 845-291-2911
Email_Address: pfacwa@earthlink.net

Nothing like waiting until the last minute to write something! (My wonderful cousin Kathy Lostetter shamed me into doing this).
* Spent 4 great years at Grove City College; graduated in '65. Went back last year for 40th.
* Almost 5 years in USAF following college; stationed in Caribou, Maine & Washington DC. Enjoyed the Air Force, but not much future for a "ground pounder" (non-pilot).
* Married my wife Paula (met at Grove City)in '66.  Still married (to her!).
* Went from USAF directly into the FBI in '70.
* Worked as an FBI Special Agent (criminal investigations) for 29 years.  Assigned to Boston, NYC, Monticello, NY, & Newburgh, NY offices. Loved the job.
* Retired from the Bureau in '99; took job as director of the Orange County, NY 9-1-1 system. Still there as of today.
* Hope to retire w/i two years (getting too old for the Emergency Services stress)
* Two sons - One is attorney w/US Dept of Justice in WDC; other is art director for publishing company in CT.
* One granddaughter, 2 mos old.  Don't see her often enough.
* Activities & interests - local Vol Fire Dept; Police groups; town boards; church; Friday Night Club w/my fellow retired & active agents.
* Whew!  This is like writing a resume - and I procrastinated so long, that no one will even read it!  But in the off-chance that someone does, I hope to see (and recognize) that person at the reunion.  (I'll study my class yearbook tonight.)

* Profile updated on Feb 5, 2011
* Retired from Orange County, NY Emergency Communications in September 2008.
* Now totally retired, and loving it!! No health issues. Love those pension checks!
* No problem keeping busy since still involved with all the activities previously listed, plus a couple more, like AARP Tax Aide Volunteer.
* Still married to same woman � 45 years this December.
* Now have 6 year old granddaughter, 3 year old grandson, and twin granddaughters almost 3.
* Tomorrow is the Super Bowl. Go Steelers!!

High_School_Last_Name: Dean
First_Name: William
Street_Address: 6119 Edmont Dr.
City: Frederick
State: MD
Zip: 21704
Home_Phone: 301-694-8756
Email_Address: billdean1@comcast.net

Graduated Penn State '65; Public Accounting in Pgh - '65-'69;Controller for two different manufacturing companies in Uniontown, PA '69-'85; VP-Finance for an electronics manufacturer in Rockville, MD until I retired in '08. Retirement was boring! ... took a temp job w/ US Census ... and it lasted two years! Re-retired recently ... still looking for part time / temp work. Have two daughters: eldest is an atttorney in D.C., youngest is house - Mom ... two grandsons.
 

High_School_Last_Name: Gregor
Married Name: Funk
First_Name: Lynette
Street_Address: 10959 S. Knoxville
City: Tulsa
State: Oklahoma
Zip: 74137
Home_Phone: 918-299-6643
Email_Address: Lonett@sbcglobal.net

Married D. Richard Funk, Attorney, July 23, 1977. Moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma - December, 1989
2 Children - Tracy (Nurse - runs a large hospice facility in Las Vegas, NV)
Danny - Golfer

2 grandchildren - Gabrielle & Victoria

In February, 2004 Opened a ladies boutique (Lynettesfashions.com)

Update: 8/18/11: My family says I need to write "more" than the several lines I previously wrote -- so, here goes

After graduation, I worked for a couple of law firms, married a CPA and had one daughter, Tracy. I divorced when my daughter was 1 1/2 years old. I interviewed and was hired for a position in the Federal Third Circuit District Court in Pittsburgh and worked for almost ten years for the Hon. Hubert Tietelbaum. During that time I married my wonderful husband, Rick (who was with the firm of Eckert, Seamans, in Pittsburgh. We had a son, Danny, who plays golf and travels wherever there's a tournament. My husband was offered a position with a Tulsa law firm and at the time I thought - "I've never been to Tulsa." It's pretty nice here - no Harsh winters, but there are Harsh summers, as evidenced by this year's 115!! I always loved fashion and the industry, so I opened my own boutique in South Tulsa - it's great fun and I enjoy the travelling to various Markets. October 10th our son Danny and his wife are expecting a baby - a boy - I already have a space in the boutique for a cradle. My husband and I play golf whenever we can - I am president of our Women's Golf Association and try to play a couple of times a week in the early morning. In Tulsa you can pretty much play year 'round. I am so looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of weeks. Also, just wanted to say that the Committee for this reunion has done a fantastic job putting this all together - Thank you. See you in September....

One thing I forgot - I had my first hole-in-one on Sunday, July 3, 2011.

Update 04/10/2023: I remember when I thought 80 was old - now thinking its a little North of middle age....I lost my husband Rick of 44 years last year and this year in January, my daughter Tracy was tragically killed near her home in Las Vegas by a drunk driver. It's been a tough 1 1/2 years. I am still living in Tulsa with a son Dan and Grandson Oskar nearby. I play golf 3 - 4 times a week (not getting any better, but meeting people and having a lot of fun) I am blessed to be in great health except for an ankle twist on Hole #3 jumping around celebrating a birdie - Other than that, all is well. Trying to plan a trip to Pittsburgh this summer - looking forward to some great Italian food. Good wishes to everyone - Lynette
 

High_School_Last_Name: Gray
Married Name: Gray-Rainer
First_Name: Mary (Allison)
Street_Address: 6722 La Granada Drive
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip: 77083
Home_Phone: 281-495-8009
Email_Address: arainer@att.net

I received my BS from University Of Charleston (formerly Morris Harvey College in Charleston, W.Va.)in '65. I was certified as MT(ASCP) in '66. Worked in Microbiology labs @ Allegh.Gen.Hosp.,Baptist Mem. Hosp.in Jax.Fla. and The Methodist Hosp. Houston,TX. Became an OJT as a Pathologist's Assist.@ Baylor Coll. of Med. in '93 I'm currently retired.
i have been single after a 28 year marriage and the demise of my daughter's father My daughter,Jen, is a graduate of Tx State Univ. @ San Marcos, Tx. She moved to Portland, Oregon in 2007 and is pursuring Graduate Studies at Portland State University (PSU).
I'm active in my church, Westminster Presby.Ch.,Hou.Tx., my Sorority Alumnae Chapter.&; Houston Pan-Hellenic Assoc. I enjoy reading, gardening, interneting, walking; meeting new people and leaning new things. My brother Ken is also here in Houston, TX. and we both enjoy live music house concerts with local and international artist. This site has been fun! I'm looking forward to our Milestone reunion celebration this Labor Day week-end. Take care and enjoy the gifts you have been given.

Update July 1, 2011: I am happy to say I am coming to this 50th class reunion and look forward to sharing the history we have and possible upgrading our relationship by being in contact via the net or sharing some common ground. I will be traveling to Portland. Oregon following the celebration with our classmates and visit with my Graduate Student daughter, Jen. She is pursuing a career in Sociology and has a goal of getting her PhD. at a Mid Western institution of higher learning after finishing next spring with her Master's Degree.

I had a glimpse of the reunion celebration when I was in Bethel Park, Pa. in June '11 for a nephew's graduation festivities from our alma mater and had a great luncheon with 5 of our active classmates.
See you in September!

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High_School_Last_Name: Vello
First_Name: Noreen
Street_Address: 173 Applegrove St. NE Apt A8
City: North Canton
State: OH
Zip: 44720
Home_Phone: 312-810-3319
Email_Address: blessingunbrs.624@gmail.com

Moved to Minneapolis shortly after graduation. Went to airline school, never worked for an airline. Married had two boys Patrick who is a surgeon and lives and works in Mississippi. He has a little girl (Reese Ann, my first grand baby). My second son Marty is a radiologist and lives and works in Miami Beach, Florida.
Moved to Chicago after my husband graduated from the University of Minnesota. Was divorced, graduated from the National College of Education iEvanston, Ill with a Bachelor of Science degree. Worked for Armour Foods in various capacities from Sales Promotions to District Manager, was transferred to Cleveland, Ohio. Remarried had two children Sarah who now lives in Chicago, Ill doing research and David who is living in Pittsburgh, Pa., working for Sears as a technician. In 1998 I went back to school and received a Masters in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. Graduated in 2001 and currently self-employed as a counselor.

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High_School_Last_Name: Martin
First_Name: Jim
Street_Address: 722 Lucy Drive
City: Pittsburgh
State: PA
Zip:15236
Home_Phone: 412-833-7781
Email_Address: jimpmartin43@gmail.com

Married the girl next door (Jeanne Moran class of '63) in 1965.  Still live in Bethel.  Two kids-one son in Pgh and a daughter in Erie, Pa. Three grandkids 16,14,12 (2 in Pgh. 1 in Erie).  After 45 years in the engineering/construction field retired in 2009, but work as a consultant.  Hope to see all at the 50th reunion.

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High_School_Last_Name: Hill
First_Name: Tom
Street_Address: 7607 Lakeview Avenue
City: Tuscaloosa
State: AL
Zip: 35406
Home_Phone: 205-759-9093
Email_Address: thomasphill@bellsouth.net

Since graduating from High School, I've had nineteen "permanent" addresses. I've had a rather eclectic career including stints as a Civil Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Accountant, Business Owner, Management Consultant, Stock Options Trader and Math Teacher. I chose semi-retirement 10 years ago and moved with my wife of 37 years to Alabama where we built our fifth house which we hope to be our last.

I still do a some teaching, consulting, and options trading. I have also perfected a technique for consuming 6 hours to accomplish a 1 hour task - and still not quite finish.

All the best to the Class of '61

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High_School_Last_Name: Scott
Married Name: Brophy
First_Name: Patty
Street_Address: 9300 Shari Drive
City: Fairfax
State: VA
Zip: 22032
Home_Phone: 703-425-7169
Email_Address: pjbrophy70@yahoo.com

After graduation, my family moved to Elkins, WV. I moved with them and entered nurses' training. I attended for one year and then took a leave of absence. I never finished. But, I worked as an aid at the same hospital for about three years.

I then attended Fairmont Business College in Fairmont, WV for a six month course. After graduation, I was invited to go to Washington, DC area. I had a job with National Employment Association within about two weeks. I also worked for National Canners Association. While employed there I was a member of St. Matthew's Young Adults Club. While a member of SMYAC I met my husband to be.

John and I got married December 19. 1970. He encouraged me to get a job with the government. I worked for Dept. of Agriculture in the Grain and Feed Division as a secretary. I worked there for three years. I stopped working there for maternity leave in May of 1974.

After the birth of my daughter, I stayed home for a while. I ended up going back to the nursing profession and working as a CNA in a local nursing home. I also did home care.

We have three children. Jennifer, the oldest, is 37 and just graduated with a degree in nursing. She is divorced and has three children.
Our daughter, Erin is 35 and is employed by an advertising agency. Erin lives in Washington, DC.

Our youngest is Joe and he is living at home right now. He is attending the Art Institute of Washington. He is studying to be a chef. He is working at a local restaurant when not going to school.

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High_School_Last_Name: Zelonis
First_Name: Paul
Street_Address: 10521 Caminito Alvarez
City: San Diego
State: CA
Zip: 92126
Home_Phone: 858-566-5225
Email_Address: zelonis@san.rr.com

Graduated from Univ. of Pittsburgh with both B.Sc. Chemistry and M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry. Internship with the Pittsburgh Crime Laboratory training as Criminalist. Professional career as Forensic Analytical Chemist with the D.E.A.

Have three children following 38yr marriage and recent divorce. Josh 33yr single, Computer Security Administrator living in San Francisco. Beth 30yr married, M.D. in Emergency Medicine living in San Diego.
Sarah 26yr single, D.V.M. living in Kentucky. Recently changed from large animal to small animal practice . Much too far away.

Brought my mother from Pittsburgh nearly 8yrs ago to live with me following her serious left side stroke. Blest that at 93yr she is avid reader of mystery novels and such.

Content myself to regularly doing laps in local indoor swimming pool. Also enjoy my group dancing classes.

Though life has touched me lightly�my pant sizes keep getting larger�must be the beef ribs. My sense of humor and failing memory, eyes, hearing, etc.

Encourage any and all to contact me if visiting San Diego.

Wish All The Best
P. Z.

Still working as a precious metals broker.