Deceased, T to Z (28)
as of
October 12, 2022
 DR.
JULIAN INGERSOLL
TABER
43
Julian Lane,
Windsor, ME 04363
June 28, 2009
Julian's Biography
Debate Club, Devotions Squad, Rifle
See his classic
letter
of 1988
My name is Rachel
Taber-Hamilton, and Julian Taber is my father. I
am writing this note to those of you who may visit my
father's page to share with you the very sad news that my
father died on May 30, 2009 while traveling on his way to
Windsor, Maine where he had planned to live next in a lovely
home that he and I had purchased for that purpose.
He was very excited about the
move, and though his will to keep living and developing his
interests remained undaunted, his heart and health could not
keep up.
Please feel free to contact
me at any time and thank you for your friendship with my
father.
Sincerely, Rachel K. Taber-Hamilton
I just thought I would let
you know as I was Googling my dear friend Julian Taber
that he passed away on May 28th on his flight to his new
home in Maine. Although the plane landed in Detroit,
paramedics could not revive him. Julian was a
wonderful writer and good friend. A kind and honorable man
with a zest for life and a wonderful sense of humor - he
will be missed. Gail Madden, Lacey, WA
From
Bill Erdman, WebMaster:
I talked with Julian just before Kay and I left Florida in
May and he explained why he wouldn't be home in Whidbey
Island to visit with us when we were in the area. What a shock and
tremendous sense of loss when I received the email from Rachel,
his daughter, concerning his flight to Maine.
I got to know Julian fairly well
when I did a web site for him - the association did not last
long as Julian felt uncomfortable not having direct
control. He sent me a copy of his book of poems,
"Poems For The Rest Of
Us" and I enjoyed them all, knowing who wrote
it. I found him to be warm, funny and sensible.
My big regret is that we never were able to have
face-to-face contact through the years although we tried
several times.
Julian,
if I was as good a poet and author and as prolific as you, I
would insert a poignant paragraph here in your honor.
However, all I can say is, "Julian, it was an honor
to know you. Thanks for being a part of my life."
Bill
- June 2009
On May
29 I fly off to Maine where my daughter and I just bought a
home. She is Director of Pastoral Care at Maine General
Hospital in Augusta. Thanks to the current housing down
turn, we were able to buy a wonderful home on seven acres,
about 3,000 feet of living space; four bedrooms, a fantastic
kitchen, and 3.5 bathrooms. The home is relatively new,
built in 2002.
I was
about ready to go to an independent living community for the
elderly thinking it no longer wise to drive and live alone,
but daughter Rachel and I are a good match and we
enjoy doing things together.
I shall
always remember my fiends on Whidbey Island, those generous
and talented people who helped so much with my writing
ambitions and who tolerated my comments on their work during
our many writing group meetings. My nine years on Whidbey
have been an exciting and productive period.
After
June 8 or thereabouts my address will be: 43 Julian Lane,
Windsor, ME 04363. I'll have my trusty cell phone handy,
360 320 4421. I will be keeping that address.
Yep, the
street is named Julian Lane. I didn't plan that, but it
somehow seems appropriate. What more could a narcissist
want?
Please
take care, and let me hear from you once in a while.
Warm
regards,
Julian Taber – May, 2009
December
2008: Just published:
-
Title:
Addictions Anonymous: Outgrowing Addictions through a
Universal, Secular Program of Self-development.
-
Author:
Julian I. Taber. Ph.D.
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ISBN:
978-1-60145-447-2
-
It
is also available as an Ebook that uses Adobe Acrobat
Best
wishes. Julian Taber
Thank you for your dedication to keeping us all up to date.
I will keep my unbroken record of non-attendance by not
coming to the great August reunion. Of course, I appreciate
your work and the invitation, but I don't travel well these
days. Best wishes to all for a happy reunion.
I was never much of a union guy, so a reunion
seems less attractive than a beer at the pub across the
street. So, I'll drink to your health and happiness saving
all of us from the tedium of 60 years of stories.
Sad to hear about
Vetter. I had
lunch with him in Las Vegas some years ago. We were casual
friends in the old days.
Today, I live on Whidbey Island in Puget
Sound and am busy building a new web site for my writing.
Warm regards, Julian Taber
November 2006 -
I continue to tend my Siamese cat and to
enjoy the great northwest. Just for the heck of it, I
self-published a book of poems, "Poems For The Rest Of
Us". ISBN 0-595-41056-1 So far, I've
sold one copy at the retail price of $11.95. At least six
people have accepted a free copy to say nothing of relatives
who make nice victims. Why, I'd even send my classmates a
copy if I had their address and a check for $15.00 to cover
shipping and handling. (The price of a copy and shipping comments
added by
Bill Erdman <><). Julian Taber
June 2006 - Julian's book is an every Tuesday event on The Cheers
network (No longer running). A truly amazing man!
(I looked at this website in October 2008 - I don't think he is active
anymore -
Bill)
December 2004: Greetings and happy whatever.
The supply of 48'ers is dwindling. I still live and stagger about in
the mists of old age having given up being a psychologist these many years
ago and turned writer. Since I live alone with a cat there is little
family news except that my scattered children do well. And I just lost
two hours work when I goofed up a text I was developing, but it's a sunny
day here in the northwest so I think I'll go shopping.
Julian Taber
November 2003: I remember
Bala
well, and as I recall he entered Mt. Lebo from Europe. Switzerland I
think. He was very impressive but I did not get to know him well.
I hope it was not I who contributed the snippy comment. I can bore you
to tears with life summaries of various lengths. Be a good editor and
tell me how many words are acceptable (Editor: As many as you wish.
The web site you keep up is very unusual, a great accomplishment. I
don't much enjoy my trips to the far past because high school for me was
just something to survive on the way to someplace else, but many of the kids
I knew are held in fond memory. I never had the time to get really
involved in school stuff and have been a chronic wanderer all my life, but
I've loved the places I've lived and the people I've known.
Best,
Julian Taber
 From
Julian, November 2003: Picture of old
Taber
on a ferry crossing Puget Sound. Like my software, I am unpredictable,
cranky and creeky, but I keep writing stuff and sell something once in a
while.
Retirement is such fun I wished I'd started when I got out of high school.
(Some of my enemies say that's what I really did.)
Warmest,
Julian
June 2003
after I misspelled his name:
After all these years, and in spite of all efforts by others to change his
mind.
Julian Taber
still spells
Taber
as "Taber" and claims he knows nobody named
Tabor. Other than that,
Julian--me--has a new cat, lives on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound and
spends a lot of time writing. Hello to all. As usual, regarding
high school as a socialist prison camp, I shall avoid our reunion, but will
think fondly of all of you.
Julian.
May 2003: Hi,
William,
What's to report? Bush is still president and the country is still
going to hell. But, I'm not pushing, just watching. I write
every day on various projects, fiction and nonfiction, always hoping to get
something published and not submitted most of what I've written.
I have finished a satirical novella called "The Trouble With Angels" and am
working on two nonfiction books. It's a hobby that keeps me off the
streets. That and shoveling pebbles in around the little house I
bought here on Whidbey Island last January.
Thanks for keeping us in some kind of order. Yep, I remember high
school, but my therapist says that in a few more years of daily sessions I
should be able to overcome that early trauma.
Julian
December 2001: I tried to see
Julian
in his new house on Whidby Island, Washington, but was unable to get a
mutually agreeable date set up so I had to make do with a phone call.
He sounds happy and busy in his new location. The island itself is
beautiful and is probably providing
Julian
with the solitude he missed in Las Vegas.
Bill<><
April, 2001: Many cities, how many moves? Always new kid on the block, and loving
it.
Life is good. My book "In the Shadow of Chance" has been published by
members of Gamblers Anonymous; it was written with them in mind. No
royalties, but it feels great.
A leaky heart valve slows me down, and that gives me more time to think
before I act, not that this changes anything.
Good hearing from you and all the people of the class of 48.
Be happy, live long. Julian
Hi,
Bill and
Bob
of Mt. L. '48. Here speaks Julian Taber, also of that honored place and
vintage. Congratulations on the web page for the 48ers. Glad to
hear that some of the 48 people are alive and kicking. Let's not go easy.
I am retired and living in Las Vegas where I still work part time as a
counselor for problem gamblers, fly an ultralight around the desert and
enjoy the sun.
When I moved recently I found my '48 year book in the garage: stained, dirty
and falling apart. Kinda of like my life and my memory at this age.
Should any misguided survivor be curious about my life and times, I have a
17 chapter book (free to download) at my own web site. I put a lot of
myself into that book, but it's really only for people wanting to learn more
about gambling problems. Still lots of typos. Gotta work on
that.
Stay well, carry the torch (somebody has to), and above all, survive.
Julian I. Taber, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist, Retired
August
1999 - Speaking of crotchety old fools (does this refer to libido?) I want
you to know that I am preparing an extensive letter to you, Bill. It
will contain a revision of the U.S. Constitution, a Papal Encyclical,
directions for finding a lost gallon full of gold (Editor's note, Julian may
mean "Galleon" here although either one would ruin your day.) and my
inauguration speech for January, 2001 CE. (Editor's note II -
Coming
Election?)
 At
a more ambitious level, I hope to be able to describe my first solo in a new
(to me) type of
ultralight airplane, something called a "trike." This is my
third ultralight so, of course, I call it Lotus Leaf III.
Julian,
July 6th
note:
Flying with Julian
Julian, friend, ultralight and
somebody's
daughter -
Click to enlarge
On a certain gorgeous spring morning our hangar flyers sat in the Nevada sun
and watched the ultralights come and go. "I wonder if I could learn to fly
one of those trike things?" I asked aloud, not really expecting an answer.
"Don’t try it," they said. "You’re too old to learn new tricks, Pappy
(Julian), and besides, it takes a lot of strength to fly a trike. Leave
trikes to the young guys and stay with fixed wing."
Now I was suddenly determined that I would someday fly one of those "kites"
as some old timers called the newer flexwing trikes that had invaded our
field. Trying out new stuff is what life is about, and it was no different
at age seventy than it had been at eighteen.
A few months later I was sailing along over the Nevada wasteland in the
front seat of a Sabre trike, and the man behind me was singing a happy
ditty, patting me on the shoulder and assuring me that I was coming along
just fine. We practiced left and right three-sixty degree turns and then
headed off to the west side of the Eldorado Dry Lake flying below the level
of the dry, brown mountains that ring the Eldorado Valley twenty-five miles
south of Las Vegas. Coming down to about fifty feet and circling around the
parachute drop zone, I picked up the dirt road that winds and twists for
several miles along the west side of the dry lake.
Soon I was holding altitude with small power adjustments and slight forward
and back moves of the control bar, all this while following that winding
road to nowhere below.
That road conquered, we went back over the flat, barren dry lake for those
inevitable practice approaches and touch-and-goes. Following directions we
flew out to the east over the pet cemetery across the to an area I had never
explored much before. We went lower and lower until we seemed to be just
skimming over the tops of the tall bushes that lined each side of the most
twisted dirt road I have ever seen. We were soon arcing left and right
following the road in a wild series of swings, and I was on the most
thrilling and challenging ultralight ride I’ve ever had. It clearly
demonstrated the excellent control you can develop with a trike, and that,
of course, was the point of this lesson. None of it took extraordinary
strength although there are times in wind when getting that control bar back
to neutral takes a pretty good heave. At any rate, such wild, low-level
flying, while a great training experience, is not generally a good idea
unless you have absolute confidence in your machine and, in my case, in my
teacher.
I regularly work out with five-pound weights to keep my back in shape and
maintain muscle tone, and that, I think, is a good habit for any pilot. I’m
certainly not a "hot" pilot, but then I had some old fixed wing habits to
unlearn. Patience is an important part of learning to fly.
Back in the fall and winter of 1996 / 1997, I leaned to fly ultralights in a
Sport II, and my first ultralight was a single seat Sprint with a 447 Rotax.
That solo completed, I had realized my dream of ultralight flying, a dream
that started years before when the first ultralight magazines began to
appear on the market. But, at the time, I was involved with raising children
and working a job. Later, living in Reno and then in central Oregon, I could
not find an instructor. Finally, in my chosen retirement city of Las Vegas,
I discovered Hawk Wyatt’s Ultralight Flying Machines.
Perhaps fulfilling that first great dream should have been enough, but there
was a beautiful Quicksilver GT400 in the big hangar for sale; it kept
whispering, "Buy me, fly me," and I always do what the voices tell me. With
a few hours of training in a Quicksilver 500 I was ready to move into the GT
400 which is, indeed, an excellent machine.
The 400 should have been all the ultralight I ever needed. But, then came
that casual challenge, something about old men not being able to fly trikes.
Finally, the day came for my trike solo down at the dry lake. Flying a
lighter version of the Sabre with a slow, single surface wing, I was
surprised at its sensitivity to control inputs. After a few not very pretty
landings I seemed to be doing well enough. I flew my trike on five rather
short flights, but the challenge had been met and I really missed the old
fixed wing controls. When the chance came along to buy a really nice, low
time Sprint and I jumped at it, but I have tremendous respect for those who
love flying the flex wing trike. I’ve gone full circle having moved back
into a Quicksilver, one of the true classic ultralight designs. Trikes are
neither better nor worse than fixed wing ultralights, they’re just
different, and I have little patience for those who snort insults at someone
else’s choice of vehicle. If it flies and doesn’t kill you, it’s beautiful.
Julian I. Taber, Ph.D.
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About
the author
- March 2005
Julian Ingersoll Taber was born in Detroit, Mich. and
attended grade school in Atlantic City, NJ. He graduated from high
school in Mt. Lebanon, PA, and after service in the United States Army
attended the University of Pittsburgh where he graduated with a Bachelor of
Science degree in 1955. He was a member of two honorary societies.
He completed work for a MS degree (1957) and a Ph.D. (1961), all in
psychology while holding various teaching and research positions at the
University of Pittsburgh. In 1961 he moved to Case Western Reserve
University in Cleveland, OH where he became a tenured Associate Professor of
Psychology. In 1969-70, he was Professor of Psychology in the
Pennsylvania State College System, and in 1970-71, he was a Career Research
Specialist for the State of California.
From 1971 to 1978, Dr. Taber coordinated a psychiatry
inpatient program at the Brecksville Veterans Administration Hospital in
Brecksville, OH. From 1978 to 1985, he coordinated the Gambling
Treatment Program started by Dr. Robert Custer at Brecksville. From
1985 to 1990, he was Chief of the Addictive Disorders Treatment Program at
the Reno, Nevada V.A. Hospital. Dr. Taber finished his career
at the V.A. Domiciliary in White City, OR where he served on the Alcohol and
Drug Unit. He then lived in Oregon and, for five years, in Las Vegas,
NV. He is now located on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound where he
writes, fishes for salmon, plays Irish ditties on the penny whistle, and
tries to avoid any and all responsibility
In scientific and professional work, Taber has
co-authored one book, several book chapters and many studies in
psychological journals and collections. In the mid 1980s, Taber
co-authored the first two follow-up studies on the effectiveness of
professional treatment for problem gambling, studies based on his work at
the Brecksville Division of the Cleveland V.A. Medical Center in the program
started by Dr. Robert Custer.
At this time Taber is devoted to writing directly for
the recovering problem gambler and has recently completed a treatment manual
for Trimeridian, Inc., a private corporation designed specifically for
problem gamblers.
Taber served on the first editorial board of the
Journal of Gambling Studies and was a member of the Board of Directors of
the National Council on Problem Gambling during the 1980s. In 1986, he
was given the Council’s Herman Goldman Award for his clinical skills with
problem gamblers and for demonstrating successful inpatient treatment
methods for problem gambling in several published studies.
His book ‘In the Shadow of Chance’ has been
available on the Internet for some time and is now available in a paper back
version.
|
 Lyn S.
Tafel
July 17, 1998
Information
found by
Tom Arganbeight
(deceased), May 2008:
Lyn Tafel
died July 17, 1998 in Irwin, PA.
|
 WALLACE
THOMPSON
1425 McFarland Road
Pittsburgh,
PA 15216
Cafeteria
Squad,
H-Y,
Home
Room
Basketball
Last heard about Wally was 2000 - Reluctantly assumed
deceased
Per
Bob Woeber (deceased),
Wally
has
a
new
titanium
aortic
valve. Circa 2000 |
|
John
Tighe
- No picture
"Lost" - No information about John
since graduation (70 years). Reluctantly assumed deceased
  EDWIN
PATRICK
TONS
9 Park Avenue
Hull, MA 02045
Ed's Biography
July 2009
55th Reunion
Home Room Basketball, Traffic Squad
I sadly
have to let you know that my dad, Ed Tons, passed
away last July. It was a sudden and short illness. I
have been getting his mail and am guessing that you may be
from his high school in Pittsburgh so I wanted to let you
know.
Best
regards, Laura Tons Papi
February 2008: Here is a fast update on my world.
Can't send any images since I just obtained computer and am
learning (slowly.)
The biography is a BRIEF summary of the past
59-1/2 yrs! I want to thank all of you guys for the
effort and dedication to this website. Has brought
back many happy memories of MTL. We will probably not
be able to make the 60th due to
Merry's health, but now that I know where you are, I
will keep in touch. Thx. again. -
Ed Tons
|
Ed's Biography
-
U.
S. Army - 2 years.
-
DeVry Tech. Inst. -
Chicago
-
Employment - 32 great
years with Motorola C&E Inc.
-
Domiciled in Pgh., Phila.,
R.I. and Boston.
-
Married - Wife, Merry,
a Pgh. girl.
-
We will celebrate our 50th
wedding anniversary this May.
-
Merry
and I have one daughter - Laura.
-
Laura
will be getting married this Sept. She works in Boston
and resides in the area.
-
We presently enjoy condo
living in Hull, Mass., a coastal town 20 miles South of
Boston.
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  Mary-Frances Troxell (Stanley)
New Smyrna Beach, FL
October 1998
45th Reunion
From
Bob
Stanley, March 2007: My brother and sister-in-law
, Mary Frances Troxell (Stanley) died a year apart. For anyone
interested, I am attaching a recent photo of their two grandchildren (Dave
and Sean):
From
Bill Erdman, WebMaster: Today I struggled again as I added another name to this list. I cried as I moved Mary-Francis Troxell from the "Roster" page to the "Gone" page. I struggled and cried because I knew I would have to do it again and again as the years pass by. And I also knew that someday someone will add my name here and move my picture here. It is part of what each of us face as we get older but it doesn't get easier.
I wasn't trying to be morbid as much as I was trying to remind myself to tell those that I love and care about that I DO love them and DO care for them - Immediately! I wanted to remind myself to do it then and every day thereafter and not wait.
I love you all, more than I ever thought possible.
Bill - October 1999
From
1958 Reunion Newsletter:
MARY‑FRANCES TROXELL Stanley (deceased), Children:
Bruce 6 1/2,
Barbara 1. Husband is a graduate Engr. from Carnegie Tech. Now
is head of Maintenance at Springdale Station of West Penn
Power. He Graduated from MtL in ‘42. Sister-in‑law to
Fred
Stanley and
Dick Kelley
(deceased). 2737 Valley View Dr., New Kensington,
Pa.
|
 RICHARD
J.
ULAM
4618 Sea Grape
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 3308
December 16th 2008
Football, Home Room Basketball
Mark Ulam, Ft Lauderdale,
writes: Hi, I recently tripped over the webpage and wanted
to correct the date of Dad's death. December 16, 2008.
He had attended the Reunion that
summer of 08 and as always really enjoyed seeing his old
friends. I can't tell you how much you all meant to him.
The reunions were always very special. Being able to get
back home to Mt Lebanon and be with his true and loving
friends of his lifetime. It meant the world to him and we
enjoyed hearing about all of you.
God bless everyone of you. Richard,
Pete and Mark Ulam and family – March 2016
Ulam, Richard J. (Dick), 78
of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and Mount Lebanon, PA, passed away
on December 16th 2008. |
|
 David
Van
Camp
March 16, 1991
Moorestown, NJ
May 2008 -
Bill,
I located Dave's wife Joan (Dormont 1949) in Moorestown, NJ. She
said Dave died March 16, 1991 in NJ. He worked his entire career for
IBM in Philadelphia and New Jersey. I'm always encouraged when I can remove
someone from our lost list but very discouraged when it's to the deceased list.
Tom (deceased)
From
Bill Erdman, WebMaster:
I agree with
Tom (deceased), it so discouraging
to learn of someone's death 17 years after the fact. Dave
was such a nice, easy-going guy in high school. I think everyone
liked him. I can only lament again, "I wish I knew more about his
life,"
Bill -
May 2008
|
 JEANNE
VAYDA
(McCallum)
221 Westover Drive
Cherry
Hill,
NC 08034
JGAA,
Library
Squad,
Ways
&
Means
Squad,
Y-Teens
Committee
Chairman
Mary Murrie
Hardy on August 13, 2022 said, "Jeanne passed away."
I have no other information - August 2022.
Sad for
Bob's
family and friends. My condolences to everyone. And thank you for keeping
us up to date. Since we're all nearly the exact same age, we understand the
sadness and joy in lived long beautiful lives. Here's to the class of
'48. Jeanne Vayda McCallum - January 2018
Jeanne wrote: This website is amazing. How do you do it!!! Hopefully
we can make it. Traveling is not what we do too much these days, but going
to the 70th would be special. Keep me on the list and in touch
with what's happening next. Of possible interest, we now live in a
fantastic retirement community called Medford Leas, in Medford, NJ. Thanks
for doing what you do, and so well. November 2017
November 2015 Google search found these reviews by Jeanne McCallum
"Jeanne Vayda" (Cherry Hill, NJ - USA)
The Widow's War, November 12, 2013 - Women expected so little a long
time ago. They worked so hard and the rewards were very small or not at all.
An easy read and good book.
Training People: How to Bring Out the Best in Your Human, December 31,
2010 - That's my dog on the cover! Training People hits the funny bone
especially if you have a Chocolate Lab who is smart and beautiful and who
has a sense of humor. This book is all about our Buoy and how cleverly he
selected us. He co-habitates with two cats and lately a parrot who has
chosen to sleep with him. I loved the book.
Leaving Home at 72, April 20, 2006 - Leaving Home at 72 --- I was so
excited to read Dana and Don's account of selling a house, putting furniture
in storage and leaving the country to live in four European countries, each
for three months. How perfect a plan!! It took guts and that's what is
best in this book. Could I do it? Well, after reading LH@72, I'm inspired
and think their planning is wonderful. This is a marvelous book for us
retirees and has been a grand travel book that is not only funny but
helpful. Kudos to the authors and thanks.
Jeanne, Mary Murrie Hardy and
Marg Degiavanni Colella at 65th Reunion
Nancy
Gregory Detwiler,
Marg Degiavanni Colella,
Ray Ferarro,
Mary
Murrie Hardy,
Ann Bowman McClymonds,
Nancy
Godden, Jeanne,
Ann Pritchard Evanson
(deceased) and
Suzanne Divine Williams at 65th Reunion
Suzanne Divine Williams,
Jeanne,
Ann
Bowman McClymonds,
Anne Mosites
Miller,
Ann Pritchard Evanson
(deceased),
Mary Murrie
Hardy and Nancy
Godden at 65th Reunon
Jeanne
and Tom are planning on coming to the 65th Reunion - February 2013
You continue doing a
great job keeping our aging class informed. Thanks for your efforts. Hope
all is well with you. - Jeanne Vayda McCallum – October 2010
July 2008: So sorry to miss the 60th reunion. We
have a full calendar of events in August at the Shore. Hope you all have a
wonderful time. I'll be thinking of you. Jeanne
 From
Mary Murrie Hardy, January 2007
- Hi
Bill, thought you might like to see this
picture that was taken in October at
Suzanne
Divine Williams' place. The lake in the background is right behind
her daughter's house, and the good looking group are from left: Jeanne
Vayda McCallum, Ann Bowman McClymonds,
Mitzie Fantl Murphy,
Nancy
Godden,
Anne Mosites Miller,
Suzanne Divine Williams, and
Ann Pritchard Evanson
(deceased). I took the
picture. We had a wonderful 4 days together in the New Jersey, Philadelphia
area.
(Click on image to enlarge)
Merry Christmas to you. –
December 2005
March
21,
2004:
Thanks
for
the
last
message
---
especially
about
Isaly's.
The
shape
of
the
ice
cream
cone
comes
up
in
conversation
now
and
then.
It
was
a
favorite
place
for
many
of
us.
I'll
look
for
Ward
Jones'
book.
Jeanne
 Barbara Adams
(deceased)
sent
this
picture
of
the
latest
"DBC"
reunion
in
Stone
Harbor,
NJ,
July
7th,
2003.
Suzanne
Divine
Williams,
Jeanne
Vayda
McCallum,
Ann
Bowman
McClymonds,
Barbara Adams
(deceased),
Roseanne
McIlvane
Casey,
Ann
Mosites
Miller,
Nancy
Godden,
Ann Pritchard Evanson
(deceased)
and
Mary
Murrie
Hardy. (Click to enlarge)
June
2003:
Tom
and
I
have
two
wonderful
40
something
children
with
busy
social
lives
and
good
jobs,
but
no
husband
or
wife
---
therefore
no
grandchildren
to
brag
about.
Both
live
and
work
in
Philadelphia
so
we
see
them
often
especially
in
the
summer
in
Stone
Harbor
where
we
have
a
nice
little
house
a
block
from
the
beach.
Tom has
been
retired
from
Rohm
and
Haas
for
nearly
10
years.
We've
both
been
volunteers
in
Philadelphia
and
Cherry
Hill,
NJ.
For
the
last
30
years,
Independence
National
Historical
Park
has
been
our
major
focus.
Tom was
chairman
of
the
Friends
group
and
I'm
an
Interpreter
at
Independence
Hall
and
other
buildings
associated
with
the
Park.
Jeanne
50th
Reunion
|
|
 Betty Ann Vellucci
Have not heard from Betty since 1973 (45
years). Reluctantly assumed deceased
   William
G. Vetter
Las
Vegas,
NV
January 7, 2008
8th grade /
45th
Reunion
VETTER,
William G. "Bill," 77, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Pittsburgh, died
Jan. 7. 2008
Age 77, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Monday, January
7, 2008. Beloved husband of Betty J. (Rostron-Zankel) Vetter
and the late Shirley (Landman) Vetter; father of Scott
R. (Kathy) of Palm Beach Gardens and the late William G. Jr.
and Richard Vetter; step-father of Thomas Jr., Robert A.,
Scott M. and the late Kenneth C. Zankel;
grandfather of Richard, Amanda, Jack and Jason Vetter;
step-grandfather of four; brother of Gilbert and the late
Raymond Vetter. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Doing well in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was a successful contractor in Pittsburgh until he retired to Nevada.
He promised to send me more information. - Date unknown
Per
Bob Woeber
(deceased),
Bill
came
to
Pittsburgh,
for
some
reason,
in
early
August
and
they
had
lunch
at
the
William
Penn
Hotel.
Bob
says
Bill
appears
to
have
a
very
bad
case
of
emphysema
and
did
not
look
very
good. Date unknown
From
Bill Erdman, WebMaster:
It isn't socially correct to say, "Well. I outlived another Classmate,"
but that is what happened today. I thought about the Bill I
knew in high school and sighed a sad sigh. Sad because I have to
move a friend from the living section to the deceased section and sad
because I never got to know him.
I did talk with Bill on the phone in
1999 and he promised to write to me with news about his life and family.
Unfortunately I never heard from him.
Our loss. If you plan to write to your
Classmates soon - make it today or tomorrow. Remember in only 27 more
years most of us will be over 100 and may not be able to see the computer
screen! Bill -
February 2008
 Jean Wagner (Ver Bryck)
Circa 1993
June 2008:
Jean Wagner
died several years ago - Circa 1993. I knew her and her brother, Buzz, very
recently retired. I believe that he was CEO of Koppers at one time.
-
Tom (deceased)
|
 PATRICIA EILENE
WARD
(Mundy)
10514 N. Ashgler Circle
Collierville, TN 38017
GAA,
Honor
Roll,
Information
Squad,
Medical
Squad,
Ways
&
Means
Squad,
Y-Teens
Last heard about Pat was 1999 - Reluctantly assumed deceased
Letter
of
September
1999:
I
have
enjoyed
reading
about
all
you
interesting
classmates.
I
guess
it
is
about
time
I
add
a
few
words.
My
greatest
accomplishment
has
been
raising
seven
great
kids.
I
graduate
from
Nursing
School
and
joined
the
Air
Force
Nurse
Corps.
I
met
my
husband
while
in
the
A.F.
We
have
been
married
for
45
years.
My
husband
Bill
joined
International
Paper
in
1958
and
we
lived
in
several
southern
cities
and
in
Connecticut
when
he
worked
in
New
York
City.
He
retired
several
years
ago
and
we
moved
to
Mobile,
Alabama.
We
have
had
a
very
happy
life
raising
our
four
boys
and
three
girls.
We
did
the
usual
parental
things
like
going
to
all
the
Little
League
baseball
games,
foot
ball,
etc.
Six
of
the
children
are
college
graduates
and
are
doing
very
well
in
the
corporate
world.
We
are
very
proud
of
all
of
them.
We
also
have
13
grandchildren
who
we
love
to
spoil.
The
children
live
in
Memphis,
Chicago,
Bellview,
Florida
and
one
here
in
Mobile.
I
get
a
lot
of
traveling
in
just
visiting
them.
It
doesn't
seem
possible
that
it
has
been
more
than
50
years
since
our
graduation.
I
don't
feel
any
older
but
a
look
in
the
mirror
at
a
white
head
and
wrinkled
face
tell
me
that
it
must
be
true!
It
is
always
fun
hearing
the
latest
news.
Pat
Ward
Mundy |
|
 ANN
WEISENBERGER
(Tattersall)
1006 Yacht
Court
New Bern, NC 28560
February 17, 2013
Chorus,
GAA,
Honor
Award
Committee,
Y-Teens
Ann
Weisenberger Tattersall, New Bern, NC: It is with a still grieving
heart that I send to you the news that my mother died on February 17,
2013. She had long-term chronic health issues that finally took their
toll and she could not regain the strength to soldier on. She passed
away at home with her family and beloved dog around her. She had a rich
full life and her wishes and dreams for her four children (John,
Tom, David, and Amy- all MTL graduates) never will
be forgotten. Although she and my Dad, John, (MTL Class of 1945)
had moved from the area in 1985 and the family scattered across the
country, she remained a positive Pittsburgh Steelers fan and
supporter. Three of her 10 grandchildren have decided to relocate to
pursue careers and college in Pittsburgh. So in a way, life does come
full circle. My dad and I live in New Bern, NC, and are finding small
memories of my mother a big comfort to us. We wish everyone in her
class as wonderful memories of their families as we share of our mother
and beloved wife, Ann. - Sent in by Ann's daughter,
May 2013
My husband John (Lebo '46) and I are enjoying the good
life in Coastal Carolina in a dear historical small town. Enjoying playing
bridge, canasta, taking cruises, reading lots of books and our dog Lucy. I
am a proud grandmother of 10 with 5 graduations to attend this spring from
Penn State, Delaware, and high schools across country. Blessed to say I am
a 3 year cancer survivor. And I still cheer for the Steelers!
My kids are
teaching me the internet this year! Can't ever stop learning. Hope to
hear from our class soon. - Ann, March 2009
We
(my
husband
John
and
I)
have
retired
to
Fairfield
Harbor,
near
New
Bern.
We
are
enjoying
golf,
sailing,
bridge,
bicycling,
and
in
general
a
life
of
leisure.
I
have
raised
four
children
(three
boys
and
one
girl)
and
have
ten
grandchildren!
How
time
flies!
Best
regards, Anne
Weisenberger
Tattersall - Unknown date.
|
 DAVID PAUL WEISS, Jr.
17230 Twin Maple Lane
Leesburg, VA 20176
February 7, 2015
Football, Home Room Basketball
David Paul
Weiss, Jr., Born: December 23, 1930 - Died: February 07,
2015
Funeral
Services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Thursday, February
12, 2015 at Church of Our Savior, 39918 Oatlands Mill Rd,
Leesburg, VA. Burial is scheduled for Friday, February 13,
2015 at 1:00 pm in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Mt. Lebanon,
Pennsylvania. – From Google search, November 2015
Found by
Bob Woeber (deceased), May
2008: Home schooled, didn't graduate with class |
|
|
 Betty
Jean Welker
(Stroh)
Hilltop Farm
Suffield,
CT 06078
GAA,
Medical
Squad,
Y-Teens
Have not heard from Betty Jean since
graduation (70 years). Reluctantly assumed deceased
|
 Betty Jean Wells
"Lost" - No information about Betty Jean
since graduation (70 years). Reluctantly assumed deceased
|
 Wilma
L.
Westin
"Lost" - No information about Wilma
since graduation (70 years). Reluctantly assumed deceased
  Mary Jane Wibner (Firching)
May 11, 2003
Pittsburgh, PA
7th grade
Died on May 11, 2003 and was buried in Mt Lebanon Cemetery on May 15th. The note says that she died of a heart attack as a result of a cardiovascular disease.
From
Bill Erdman, WebMaster:
Ann Pricer and Mary Jane Wibner are 2 more sad additions to this page. I didn't know Ann very well in High School but that doesn't ease the pain of moving her from her rightful place on the "P" page. Mary Jane is a lot tougher as I knew her reasonably well from various classes we had together. Again, I am so sorry that we didn't get a chance to know more about them as I am sure that they both made this world a little better place for all those that knew them. So long you two, it's been good to know you both, even for little while.
Bill, May 2003
 Ralph
P.
Wiethorn
2446 Pin Oak Place
Pittsburgh,
PA 15220
May 2012
RALPH WIETHORN. Age 82,
of Greentree, on Friday May 25, 2012. Beloved husband for 52 years
of Ann (Pangersis) Wiethorn; devoted father of
Wendy Pasierb (Steve), Lynn Driscoll (Tom),
Barbra White, and Eric Wiethorn (Elizabeth); loving
grandfather of Andrew, Stephen, Amanda, Benjamin,
Joseph, Evelyn, and Anne; also survived by many
nieces and a nephew. Ralph was a proud broadcaster within
the Pittsburgh Radio community, last heard on WVVSW. Later
Ralph helped launch the careers of many young radio announcers
through his work as Director of Columbia School of Broadcasting.
He finished his career recruiting students for the Dean Institute of
Technology. Friends will be welcomed at Laughlin Memorial Chapel,
222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, Monday 2‑4 and 6‑8 p.m. Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Margaret of Scotland
Church, Greentree, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. (Everyone please meet
at church). In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Seraphic
Mass Association, Capuchin Mission Office, 3600 Butler Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
Chorus,
Boys'
Glee
Club,
Activities
Play,
Business
Squad Found by
Tom (deceased), May 2008: Ralph Wiethorn
was a broadcaster on WWSW and can't locate him but on People
Search, it looks like 41 year old Eric is his son.
 Frederick
Wilhelm
"Lost" - No information about Fred
since graduation (70 years). Reluctantly assumed deceased
|
 PAUL
E.
WILLIAMS
141 Village Court
Pittsburgh,
PA
15241Basketball,
Football,
Home
Room
President,
Track
|
40th
Reunion |
50th
Reunion |
Last heard about Paul was at 50th Reunion, 1998 - Reluctantly
assumed deceased |
|
  Gerald Wissler
Died
Circa 1988
40th Reunion
  |
ROBERT A.
WOEBER
1828 Kent Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Bob's
Biography
January 13, 2018, Bonita Springs, FL
Honor Roll, Home Room VP, Lantern & Log
Photographer, Printing Squad, Traffic Squad |
March, 2019 - Boy
I miss you Bob! -
Bill
Erdman
WOEBER, ROBERT ANDREW, Sr.,
age 87, passed away peacefully
on January 13, 2018, in Bonita Springs, FL. Bob was
born on August 15, 1930, in Avalon Borough, Pittsburgh.
Bob was raised in Mt. Lebanon, where he graduated
from high school in 1948. He attended Duquesne University
and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1952 with
a BBA degree. He served with our army in Korea and was
discharged with the rank of Captain. Bob was
made General Partner of Arthurs, Lestrange & Company in
1965, where he served as CEO for 25 years. He has long been
active in industry affairs, having been President of the
Pittsburgh Securities Traders Assn. and elected to the Board
of Governors of the National Securities Traders Assn. He
served on that Board for 10 years and was elected the first
Chairman of the Board in 1973. In 1977, he was designated
"OTC Man of the Year" by the Over-The-Counter Securities
Review. In 1979, he was elected to the Upper St. Clair
School Board. He was named Governor of the NASD/NASDR from
1995 through 1997. In 2005, he retired from Arthurs,
Lestrange & Company and joined Hunter Associates, Inc. as a
Senior Investment Advisor. In 2010, he was elected to the
Board of the Achieva Family Trust.
Outside of his profession, Bob
enjoyed woodworking, golf, travel, and spending time with
his wife and children. Bob is survived by his
beloved wife of 57 years, Mary Margaret (Margy); his
four children, Robert A., Jr. (Michelle), Linda
Louise (John), James Lawrence (Michelle), and
John David (Lauren); and his loving and adored
grandchildren and great- grandchildren. A funeral will be
held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at St. John Capistran
Church in Upper St. Clair. If you wish to make a donation,
in lieu of flowers, the family suggests the American Heart
Association.
From
Bill
Erdman: For 21+ years Bob and I have
maintained this web site - He reported, critiqued, scolded,
praised and supported me in this project. A unique
bond was created unlike any other. Not many people
have the opportunity to work in this type of environment.
As a result he and I came to know more about the Class of
'48 than anyone else and we collected "stuff" about many of
you reading this.
Greatest
disappointment we both had was the number of Classmates that
didn't share their lives with us all. Many thought
they had to be famous or highly successful but Bob
and I didn't care as we weren't either. Those that
didn't share lost out, those that did gained something
special - a little glimpse of each other. I discovered
that Bob was a caring, fun, serious and goofy guy.
I grew to love him, warts and all.
Bob,
as I moved you from Active to Deceased, I cried in sorrow
for the loss and for the friendship we had. I'll see
you later when it is my time Bob, keep a light on for
me.
Bill
<><
Bob,
Kae Simmonds
Thomas and Margy /
Margy and
Bob
at 65th Reunion
My last communication with you was
in November of 2014 when I shared my OP-ED to the then
surviving members of Congress after the mid-term election
wherein, in effect, I warned them that the patience of the
voters was wearing thin and that there probably would be a
reaction in 2016 if they did not rid themselves of this
polarization and start to serve the people who elected them.
Apparently this was to be the case, given the frustrating
choice that we faced this November. At the risk of
alienating a few of my classmates, I am thrilled with
outcome.
Trump would not have been my
choice, but we had to decide between a criminal sleezebag
and an apparent nutcase. I opted for the apparent nutcase
because he had to deal with the congress whereas, in my
view, his opponent either controlled or ignored the
congress. The more the liberal mainstream press attacks him,
the more I like him. It is my hope and belief that he will
turn out to be what this country needs as an antidote to
this crushing liberalism. Even if he does not, he has
already saved our Supreme Court.
I really need to come out of my
shell, don't I?
As to my current condition, if
anyone cares, I'm getting older. I fell twice this past
summer. Both falls involved 8 weeks of rehab. Given the
fact that I fell twice while standing on my feet, I have
come to the rather obvious conclusion that I have to stop
riding a bicycle. I can do it, but the risk is not
acceptable, so I have bought a Trike
 and am currently
adapting myself to it. It is not easy at first, but we
Krauts are a stubborn lot. We seem to ignore the fact that
we have never won a war.
I hope that all of you will have a
happy and healthy New Year and I hope to see a lot of you at
our 2018 reunion. - January 2017
 Bob
makes it to the big time!
Pittsburgh Press, November 10, 2014:
Voters’ message is that leaders must start doing the
nation’s work
I would like
to share my take on Tuesdays’ election results. The message
sent was not a mandate to the Republican Party or a
belief that it has the answer to what this country needs
and/or the ability
and talent to fix it. It’s a strong message saying that what
has happened to this country’s world reputation, its
economic leadership, is totally unacceptable. It expresses
frustration at the deterioration of the quality and
integrity of leadership, and the bickering and
nonfunctioning government.
The message
does not favor the Republicans over the Democrats. It says
“OK, you think you can do better. Here’s your chance. You
have two years to get this country at least started on the
correct path. It’s time to start being responsible
legislators, to start meaningful dialogue with your
counterparts across the aisle and to start finding common
ground. We want leadership! We want our country’s reputation
restored! We want it, we deserve it and we will get it
sooner or later. In two more years, we’ll decide whether we
think you hear us. We don’t all intend to be passive
anymore.”
We are a very
diverse people, always have been. While we disagree on many
issues among ourselves, we can be very united when it comes
to protecting our freedoms and requiring effective
government from those whom we elect.
I suggest
that those who were elected take this message seriously,
ROBERT A WOEBER SR, Upper St. Clair
Bill, after our reunion
last August, which I felt was a great success, Margy
and I got back to normalcy. I still work at my investment
advisory, ( 60 years as of May first) and we both stay quite
active. In late October, we flew down to Bonita Springs in
Florida for four weeks. We came back for Thanksgiving and
Christmas and then drove back down in early January.
We were really glad
to miss the winter weather here in Pittsburgh, but we're
also glad to be back for "Spring ?” We're still playing
golf (mostly 9 holes) and doing Pilates. We're also
enjoying our family, children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. I've taken on a new hobby: pen making. I'm
still making clocks, but in Florida, I don't have the
equipment that I have here, so I make pens. I had to buy a
new car in December and it has been a major challenge
learning to drive it. It is a computer with tires.
I thought you might
like to know that
Sherwood Richardson
(deceased) and Peggie moved to Florida about
a month ago. They bought a home in Estero, just north of
Bonita Springs. Skip
said that it was "gut wrenching” to leave their home here,
but apparently they both like their new digs. I believe
that
Skip
should be more mobile there. I certainly hope so.
I spoke with
Bud Stevenson
(deceased) 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.
Best, Bob – May 2014
I received a
plaintive, sad phone call from Bob this morning.
Poor guy was under 8" if new snow and lamenting the fact
that he had to stay indoors. He was not receptive to
the news that it was in the high 70s here in Florida.
His other concern was that we have not heard from nor can
we
reach
Tom Arganbeight
(deceased)
- If you have any news about him please let us know.
December 28th, 2012,
Bill Erdman
(Email address)
 Hi
Bill! Last
April, I told you that Margy and I were planning to
go to France and take a riverboat cruise down the Rhone
through the wine country. Well, we did it and it was
wonderful. We flew to Paris and stayed there for four
days, a little too long for my taste, but Margy loves
the place. We took a high speed train down to Lyon and
boarded a riverboat that sailed down to Avignon and Arles.
(Through 12 locks.) Then we sailed back to Lyon, took
the train back to DeGaulle airport, flew back to Pittsburgh
via Cincinnati. (Worst part of the trip, 11 hours in total).
We use Tauck Tours and I can highly recommend them.
So far, both of us
are in pretty good shape (comparatively). We attended
the "pre-reunion" evening of the class of '51's 60th reunion
at St. Clair Country Club, September 15th and got to see
some old friends........old, but not as old as we are.
Bud Stevenson
(deceased) and
Bob
Nungesser (deceased) were there too.
Right now, I assume
that we will have a 65th reunion, but whether we will have
it alone or with the class of '47 is still up in the air.
Bud Stevenson
(deceased)
has been talking with Jerry
Scherer (Deceased, Nancy Eckenrode's
husband),
but I haven't heard anything yet.
Bud
and I and
Bob feel strongly that
we should continue to use South Hills Country Club, but
apparently some of the '47ers like St Clair. I feel that St
Clair Country Club is too pricey and we have had very good
luck with South Hills. More on that later.
I'm still going in
town two days a week and working from my home the other
three. I have about 60 clients yet who still believe that I
have the inside track on intelligent
investing............God love 'em............God help them.
I hope that you are
both well and pray that you stay that way.
Best, Bob -
October 2011
April
2011 - OK
Bill,
I can't stand hearing you plead! Margy and I
returned from Florida a week ago Wednesday. We came back
early because one of my misguided grandsons asked me to be
his sponsor at his confirmation. How about that? An ex
Episcopalian is asked to be a Catholic sponsor. Apparently
the presiding Bishop was not aware of this potential
travesty. Anyway, the kid was confirmed. I wanted to give
him an old Crucifix, but Margy made me give him
money. I am enjoying being an octogenarian with all of my
bionic inserts: two metal hips, a couple of screws in my
left leg and an artificial aortic valve in my heart, not to
mention several other surgical miracles. My golf game is
improving to boot! I am looking forward to our 65th
reunion (and hope to make it).
Margy
and I went to Barcelona last July with our daughter,
Linda, and her family. It was sorta nice to be
invited. We had been told that Barcelona was worthwhile
and we loved it. We took a seven day cruise from there down
along the French and Italian coast and over to Majorca and
back. Margy and I had reserved a Mini Suite so that
we all could all get together each afternoon and/or evening.
The cruise line overbooked the Mini Suites and offered us
an "Owners' Suite" for a very reasonable price. I have
never seen such suite on board a ship. We had a balcony
overlooking the bow and another one along the side. There
were three rooms with butler service and complimentary wine
and fruit. (In the old country, I'd probably be harvesting
grapes, stuffing sausage or milking a goat). It was a
wonderful experience and the three grandchildren were
appropriately impressed.
Margy
wants to see Paris again while we're able so we're planning
to go there in September and take a river cruise down
through the wine country. (Notice I said "planning"). Margy
asked for and got, a Rosetta Stone software program and is
brushing up on her French. (She keeps mumbling something
about needing some help from Miss Zahnheiser).
I keep in
occasional touch with
Tom Arganbeight
(deceased),
Bud Stevenson
(deceased), Mary
Murrie Hardy,
Anne Mosites and
Sherwood Richardson
(deceased)
, and
they all seem to be hanging in with the rest of us. The
girls look particularly good. Well, that's about all I can
think of at the moment. I still go to the office downtown a
couple of days each week and cover some remaining clients,
whom I have apparently convinced that I am their last
hope for intelligent investing. (I've told them that
Warren Buffett and I graduated from different schools
together.)
Stay
well,
Bill.
We need your free services. Bob
October
2010 - Since you obviously miss hearing from me, I thought
I'd send you an update on the life of a semi retired
classmate who is trying desperately to get accustomed to
being 80 years old. (I don’t feel 80, whatever that feels
like.)
Y'know,
notwithstanding all of the spare parts that I carry around
with me, my golf game has improved. Of course it had a lot
of room to improve. Margy and I were invited by our
daughter, Linda and her family to join them on a trip
to Barcelona and a 7 day cruise of the French and Italian
Riverias. We were flattered that the three grandchildren
were excited about having their grandparents along on their
first trip to Europe. We had a blast! (I'm attaching a
picture of one
 of
my more exciting experiences along LaRambla - Editor note:
click to enlarge and see if you can tell which one is Bob)).
I signed up for a mini suite on the cruise so that we could
have a gathering place. The day before we left, the cruise
line called and offered us an "Owner's Suite" upgrade as
they had oversold the mini suites. Being of sound mind, we
accepted and I wish you could have seen the place. In
addition to the size and ambience, there were two
balconies, one overlooking the bow and one on the side.
How's that for getting lucky? It was a wonderful
experience. Margy is now back in her choir and
playing golf twice a week...............I'm back at the gold
tees .........about once a week.
I'm still
going in town to the office twice a week and working the
other three days at home. I am vainly trying to figure out
where this market is going and why, but so far it is doing
far better than I would have expected. Hope you all are
staying well. Best, Bob
P.S. We
see
Anne
Mosites Miller and
Mary Murrie Hardy
occasionally. They both look wonderful and seem
to be active and happy. We see
Sherwood Richardson
(deceased)
a lot.
He has some physical issues, but is always upbeat and
pretty active. He's a wonderful guy and a great friend.
Bill
and
Tom (deceased), I apologize for not being more "in
touch" lately, but life has been quite active over the last
few months. (I suppose that I should thank God for that) I
visited the site this morning and found that I'm pretty
"behind the curve" on recent input from class mates. Bill,
you are still doing yeoman work! Thank you. Tom (deceased),
I'm glad to hear that you are doing well. I'd like to hear
more about the progress with your leg.
Last August, Margy and I drove to Rhode Island, via a
couple of nights in the Poconos, for a wedding of a "grand
Nephew". I had not been in Newport since I was nine years
old. It was a wonderful trip. A week later, I tripped
over a threshold going into a club house during a golf
outing and broke my leg. (Tibia plateau for those of you
who understand anatomy).
I spent 2 months in a wheelchair
and one additional month in a walker. I started walking
again in early December. We spent Christmas in Pittsburgh
and drove to Florida via Cincinnati at New Years. Back in
November, we adapted a year old puppy from a shelter in St Clairsville, Ohio. She is part Golden Retriever and part
Whippet. Amazingly, she took the trip to Cincinnati and
Florida beautifully, Since we arrived, we spent a couple of
weeks taking care of several problems that awaited us here
and I have been training my repaired leg to get back to my
version of normal. I'm back on the golf course, but I've
finally moved to the gold tees. I really hated to give in to
that.
Hope you and your families are well.
Best, Bob - March 2010
Hi Bill, Margy
and I came back to the Burgh on April 5th and have been on a
fast track ever since. Our youngest son David and
his two daughters moved from Juneau, Alaska on October and
were living with us until we got back from Florida. The
girls are nine and ten respectively and are enrolled in the
Eisenhower Elementary School here in Upper St Clair. They
are beautiful girls. They seem to love their new school and
are doing well. They moved out a couple weeks ago and
Margy and I are slowly reclaiming our home.
I have been
getting back into harness at the office and with my other
activities. I joined the board of Achieva last summer.
Achieva is an organization that advocates and supports
mentally and physically handicapped people of all ages. My
main function is advising on investment of organization
funds. (Interesting time for that, right?) I've also gotten
involved with a state economic education program that
encourages the inclusion of the Stock Market Game in the
local school system. The program has been extremely
successful and well received by the students. Margy
is quite involved in some charitable activities and her
latest love is our church choir.
All in all,
we are both managing to stay well and quite busy.
Best, Bob – May 2009
Bill
and
Tom (deceased),
Just a note
to thank you both for making our 60th Reunion a real
success.
Bill,
your suggestion for Saturday at Mt Lebanon Park was
excellent and was very well received - Even though you
almost didn't make it. Everybody loved the web site, and I
believe a lot of them will use it now, even those who
couldn't make the reunion.
Tom (deceased),
your efforts were extremely important to the success of the
reunion. You were missed at the reunion itself, but
everyone knew and appreciated how much that you contributed.
I fully
intend to keep in touch. Best, Bob – August 2008
I'm too young to be a Great
Grandfather!
July 2008
December 2006: Hi
Bill
!
Once again, I want to thank you for keeping this class together and bugging
us to "stay awake" You are one of a kind.
My last communication told you that
Margy and I were going to Ireland with 3 other couples for a golf trip.
Well, we did go to Ireland and while having dinner the first day, we learned
that my brother Tom's (Class of '46) wife died suddenly while they
were in Canada . I got one round in on a course from Hell before we
flew back for the funeral. The good news was that Tom and
Jean had had their second, third, and fourth grandchild in May and June.
Tom's oldest daughter,
Kathy and her husband adopted a Korean baby in October and Tom
went to Korea with them to get the child.
Margy and I went to Florida the
last week in October and came back last week for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
We expect to head back on New Years day. (We brought a lot of great weather
back with us which has lasted for over a week.)
All of my spare parts (hip and heart
valve) are working well. I expect that I'll have to replace my right
hip before too long, but not before this one drives me crazy. Thank God
Margy and I are still active and in pretty good shape. I still
work three days a week while in the "Burgh" and six half days in Florida.
I had occasion to fly to L.A. a couple weeks ago on business, and spent an
overnight with
Dick Davis
(deceased). He is retired now from his medical practice
and lives in a beautiful home with his daughter Beverly in Claremont.
Dick
and I sort of grew up together and were fraternity brothers at Pitt.
We had a great visit. I wish you and your family a blessed and Merry
Christmas and happy and healthy New Year. Best, Bob
October 2005:
Last transmission was last January I believe. (I was younger
then and remembered more) Seriously, this has been very busy and
eventful year. For reasons that I wont bore anyone with, I decided to
leave Arthurs,Lestrange & Company in August and to join the firm of Hunter
Associates. Dave Hunter and I have been friends for over 50
years and he asked me to join him. After a great deal of thought, I
decided that I didn't want to retire, and accepted his offer. (Life begins
at 75). I really like the new firm and the people in it. I work my
own hours. Margy and I just got back from Portugal and Spain
where we took a 2 week tour. It was a great experience. (I only took 300
pictures) Our second son, Jim is engaged to a "girl", one of whose
sons is the quarterback for Mt. Lebanon. He is a great talent and has
been courted by several colleges. Margy
and I are back to spending Friday evenings at the stadium. It hasn't
changed, but the kids sure have. It sure is nostalgic though. Best,
Bob
June 2006 - Well,
Erdman, you have again shamed me into
breaking my silence. (Something that I am not known for) My last
contact was last October when I had changed firms. Now, I have
successfully convinced everyone that a three day work week, when I am in
Pittsburgh, provides my optimum performance. I have to assure that I
don't become a "workaholic".
Margy and I came back to the "Burgh"
in early April in time to enjoy a beautiful Spring. (We should have
gone back for May and June). We have determined that we both prefer
living in Pittsburgh. Living in Florida during the Winter months has a
lot to recommend it, however.
We expect to go to Ireland in August with
three other couples for a private golf trip. When one plays golf like I do,
it's best to keep it private.
Seriously, we have both been blessed by
being in reasonably good shape. Also my older and younger brothers are
still with us, which is yet another blessing.
Stay well and maybe we'll put a
60th Reunion together. Best,
Bob
January 2005: Hi
Bill, I thought
that I'd let you know that instead off driving to Florida, I decided that
I'd rather go to Presbyterian Hospital and get a new Aortic Valve.
They did the job on Jan.13th and let me out on Jan 19th. All's
well, but I'm weak and can't drive for 4 to 6 weeks so Margy and I
are getting to enjoy the cold snowy weather here in Pittsburgh. We
hope to head south in mid to late February. By that time, we'll be
closer to spring. Bob
December 2004: Another year has
passed since I last communicated with our web page. For this, I
apologize. 2004 was a mixed bag. Some nice "uppers" and a few
"downers. Hey, we're still here. That's got to be an upper.
Margy and I spent 3 1/2 months in Florida. (January to April).
We did not go anywhere last summer as we were pretty well involved
in getting settled into our new home. We love it! It is
our first new house and one that we designed for our life style.
In July, I flew our youngest son,
David and his wife and five children down from Juneau,
Alaska for a five day visit. It was wonderful, but it was also
quite a logistical exercise. I rented an apartment for them to
stay in and a seven passenger van for them to get around in.
We had a professional photographer take pictures of each family and
one of the whole clan. (I hate hiring a professional
photographer.....it hurts my ego) The children had never been
east of Washington and California, and they seemed to love "the
Burgh". Incidentally, how about those Steelers?
We finally sold our old house in November. It took a year, but
we genuinely like the people who bought it. It's a good thing
since they live only forty feet away! We had a very nice
Christmas (now that everybody has gone).
Margy and I wish you all a very happy, healthy and
trouble free New Year.
  July
2003: Margy
and I enroute from Anchorage to Seward and our granddaughter,
Nikki, who we took with us, in front of the Mendenhall Glacier in
Juneau.
Click to enlarge
December 2003: Well, on December 2nd,
Margy
and I moved into the new house. ( A forty foot trip) I took the
week off and we worked some very long days to make the move. It is an
entirely different life style and we love it! We are about 75% out of
boxes at this juncture, but the place is very livable. Yesterday we
put up two Christmas trees while God poured 8 inches of snow on our place.
I must admit that the scene is beautiful, but I still don't like snow.
I have a very nice study on the main floor and a first class workshop in the
basement. (Margy
lets me have total control of the garage too.
Seriously, we love the one floor living and the openness. We hope to
head south around the second week in January.
We wish everyone a wonderful and blessed Christmas and happy, healthy and
prosperous new year. Best,
Bob
June 2003- I really don't know how long it has been since I sent any
information, but in order to keep
Bill Erdman
off my back, I am sending this update: (Bill's note: It was
before the Internet was invented)
Margy
and I have been spending our winters in Bonita Bay, Florida. Since I
have not yet retired (although I do a fair imitation of one who has), I come
back to the "Burgh" once each month during our stay in Florida. We
have wanted to find a place here where we could live on one floor, but were
unsuccessful, so we are building a new home in our side yard. It is
quite an experience, but it should be completed by November and we are
looking forward to moving in. We will put our current home of 31 years
up for sale later in the summer.
We are going to Alaska next week for our youngest son's wedding.
David
has been living in Juneau for 6 years and has no plans to return to the
lower states. I'd say he wants to be away from his parents, but he
calls every other day. We talk to
David
more often than we do to our other three children, two of whom live here in
Pittsburgh. I wonder if there's a message here.
Other than that, I am spending a lot of time trying to coordinate a 55th
reunion. We now expect at least 60 classmates. I would love to
make that 75 and possibly we will. We really need to hear from all who
expect to attend. Best to all, Bob
April, 2002:
Margy
and I got back from Bonita Bay last Monday. I'm glad to be back. (I'm
not sure how the office folks here feel.)
Had dinner with
Sherwood Richardson
(deceased)
and
Peggie
Friday evening. It was his 72nd birthday. I didn't
know he was that much older than I.
I got a call in Florida from
Bud Stevenson
(deceased)
who wanted to know when we're going to have a 55th reunion. I
told him that I didn't know that we were, but if we did, it was going to be
a rather small affair.
Sherwood Richardson
(deceased)
opined that if we did, it should be at a nice place without music and
seating that would permit all to move around and visit.
I'm open to suggestions and would really like to know if anyone would come.
Hope all is well,
Bob
Note from
Bill
<>< - If the get-together was around August 10th or 24th,
Kay
and I would probably be there. The small, talk encouraging setting
would be welcome.
December, 2001 (Revised, December 2005): Well, 2002 is sneaking up on us and in a month from now,
Margy
and I will be heading south for the winter. (My E-Mail follows me)
I really dunno whether we are going to hold a 60th reunion or not.
I have no idea of how many classmates would be interested in coming if we
had one. Some classes have stopped at 50 as it wasn't very well
attended. I have not spoken to any of our "committee" about it
so I don't know what their thoughts are. If there was enough
interest, we could have one, but I, for one, would want to know if it would
be worth the effort. Lemme know your thoughts below. Best,
Bob
August, 2001:
We've been out of touch for a couple weeks. Got home Sunday from
Europe. We had gone to Nice and surrounding environs for four days and
then on a seven day cruise to San Tropez, Cannes, Corsica, Sardinia,
Portovenere, Italy, Villefranche and back to Nice.
We were on a small cruise ship called the Seabourne Goddess that caries 108
passengers. We had a great time, but are glad to be back. (There are
fewer Frenchmen in Pittsburgh.) Bob
August 14th, 2000: I
note that the last epistle was a year ago this month. It's hard for me
to comprehend that anyone would care about what I have been doing over the
last year. (Even my wife doesn't.)
Since I am too young to retire.....I haven't.
There are people at my firm who don't really agree with this, but it is pure
jealousy that drives their warped opinions. I confess that I have
slowed down a great deal, but I still show up at the office
regularly.....except when something important prevents it. (Golf,
travel, etc.)
Last year was a memorable one for
Margy
and me. We went to The Homestead in October and Boca Raton in
November. In the old country, old fogies like me would be hoeing
potatoes and milking goats instead of traveling. We went to
Florida in November for an SIA annual convention and then drove over to
Bonita Bay to sleep for the first time in the condo that we had bought the
previous March. It was a real thrill!
We came back to
Pittsburgh for the holidays and then drove to the Outer Banks for New Years.
(A free invitation from one of our friends). Being of sound
mind, we didn't drive back to Pittsburgh but went on to Florida and stayed
from January 3rd to March 31st. We fully expect to do it again this
winter, but hope to stay longer.
We attended a business meeting in Tahoe in
April and another one in San Francisco in early June. We spent time in
Carmel ( one of our favorite places) and Big Sur. Since this year is
our 40th anniversary year, we took a cruise to Bermuda in early July to
revisit the scene of the crime. The hotel, The Castle Harbor, where we
stayed on our Honeymoon is now closed. What a bummer! We had a
great time though.
Yesterday, August 15th, I crossed the line to
70. It's a holy day, but it was my birthday before it was a holy
day. (My mother-in-law, God rest her, doesn't want to accept
this fact)
(That it is a holy day or that you are 70?)
Margy
graduated in July with a BS in Business Administration; something that she
has wanted to do for a long time. I'm pretty proud of her. I
doubt strongly that I would do such a thing this late in life. ( She
is, of course, is MUCH younger than I.....if you don't believe it, ask her.)
I have gotten pretty addicted to digital
photography this year. It is quite a different thing than what I have
been doing most of my life. I highly recommend it though.
Margy
and I went to the
Kash Herron
Hibler's viewing this evening.
Tom Hibler (deceased)
was there. I haven't seen him since high school. He lives in
California, north of LA and is retired from TRW.
Jim Griffith
(deceased)
and
Wally Thompson
(deceased)
were there also. Wally has a new titanium aortic valve.
(Lucky him)
Bill
Vetter
(deceased)
came to Pittsburgh, for some reason in early August and we had lunch at the
William Penn Hotel. It was nice to see him again and we did a
lot of reminiscing.
Best to all. And now, Erdman, quit
bugging me.
Bob Woeber
August
1999
note: Hi
Bill
! I've just been looking over the web page, something that
I have not had very much time to do this summer. I doubt that any
other class has anything like this.
Margy
and I went to Scotland for 6 days in July and then spent 10 days
in Ireland. A great trip.
I have been extremely busy handling a
conversion of correspondents for the firm. (Don't ask! It's too complicated
and you would be bored anyway. Suffice it to say that it has spoiled
my golf game.... the extent to which it could be spoiled.
I think that I told you that
Margy
and I bought a place in Bonita Bay north of Naples last March. We hope
to spend some time there next winter instead of in Pittsburgh. We
haven't spent a night there so far but will go down to see it in November
while we are in Boca Raton for an annual convention of the SIA.
I thought about you two last evening while we
were on the river on a boat much like the Majestic where we all were on
Sunday after the reunion. It's still a great ride. The firm
rented one of the boats for an evening cruise for all of the employees.
Hope you are all well and happy.
Best,
Bob
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Bob's Biography
What he says: (A short & stuffy autobiography only a Broker could love)
Graduated from Pitt in 1952. Two years in Army. Started in the
brokerage business in 1954 with Singer, Deane & Scribner. Joined
Arthurs, Lestrange & Co. in 1960 as an OTC Market Maker. Later
Syndicate Manager, Sales Manager, and named Managing Partner in 1979 and
President in 1986. Been very active in industry affairs.
Married
Margy Williams
, (Class of 1952) in 1960. Have 4 children,
Bob,
Linda,
Jim
and
David, ages 37, 36, 32 and 26. Too young to retire!
What everyone else says:
Investment Broker, part-time used-car Salesman & ex-Chippendale dancer.
Was Mt Lebanon 50th Reunion Coordinator & Treasurer until FDIC caught up to
him. His motto is, "Trust Me & send money, I really did send out 4,397
post cards." |
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 Sally Ann Woodroof (Thompson)
Peggy Crissman
(deceased)
wrote this about Sally:
Bill, I just
perused the latest MtL news from you, and ended up scrolling through most of
the website. I noticed Sally Woodruff listed in the list of deceased
with date unknown. I dont know the date, but I know where you can find it.
When we buried my father in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, there was Sally Woodroofs
marker right beside his. I cannot remember her married name, but she lived
directly across the street from us on Gypsy Lane, so the juxtaposition was
pretty amazing as was the fact that she died so young.
I am sure that if you
call the Cemetery office they can direct you to the grave and marker
which has her date of death. If it helps for them to release the
information, my fathers name is Lyall Nichols Crissman, and I
remember the location but not the grave ##. You can see Scott Road from
the site.
I do not know my
summer plans yet, but have to come East to CT for a family wedding in
June, and probably wont come East twice. But, you never know……
Thank you on behalf
of all of us for your ongoing labor of love keeping track of everyone.
Peggy
– February
2013
Have not heard from Sally since 1973 (40
years). Moved her to "Deceased" list. Will be glad to
transfer her
back to "Active" if I hear from / about her. - Noted added November 2014
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 EDWARD
F.
YAUCH,
JR
1427 Great Oak Drive
Pittsburgh,
PA 15220
Have not heard from Jim since graduation
(70 years). Reluctantly assumed deceased
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 James Young
Have not heard from Jim since graduation
(70 years). Reluctantly assumed deceased
 Leon Zolbrod
Circa 1991
February
17, 2008 ; Leon Zolbrod
is my brother. He died in 1991. For many years he was a professor of
Oriental Studies at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver,
Canada. He was the author of several books, and his survivors include
me, my younger sister Wilma, six children and his wife Fumiko.
Yours truly,
Paul Zolbrod
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.
Last
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October 12, 2022
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