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  JOAN
NICHOLS
15119 Shannondell Drive
Norristown,
PA 19403
Arts & Crafts Squad, Attendance Squad, GAA, Honor Roll, Y-Teens
8th
Grade
45th
Reunion |
50th
Reunion |
55th
Reunion |
Good Afternoon
All. I am reviewing my old E-Mails that I have kept and came across
this one about a reunion in 2013. I am no longer doing long
distance driving. I have a slight case of sciatica so extended
driving is painful and I hate traveling by myself. That’s a long
way to say that I will not be attending another reunion. Sorry. I
hope you are all well and have a wonderful time.
Joan -
December 2012
Just
after the monsoon season in Pennsylvania, Joan writes:
Nothing to say and tired of all the rain and floods we have had. I
am one of the lucky ones – no problems caused by the weather or
anything else for that matter. Hope all is well with you. Joan
- September 2011
Joan writes: I wish to contribute the fact that I have nothing
of note to contribute! My health is still good although my
hearing is almost gone. Fortunately for me, technology has kept up
with my losses and I hear most of what I want to hear. And thank
goodness for “closed captioning.” Joan – April 2011
I'm still
around and planning to be for quite a while. I keep busy with a
project for the Franklin Institute which I can do on my home
computer. And I have finally gotten around to organizing my
vacation photos from an Easter Island trip in 2006 and my 2nd trip
to Antarctica in 2009. It is not a good idea to wait so long to do
this. Memories tend to lose specifics. Joan, May 2010
June 2008:
Hi. This is my first entry to your information on-line. I
moved to Maryland in 1966 and lived there for 38 years.
Moved to Audubon, PA, to be with my cousins. Since I was
born in Philadelphia most of my relatives (except my brother
who lives in Vermont) live in the Philly area. I have lived
in Shannondell at Valley Forge for a little over 4 years.
No cooking! No Cleaning! What more could I want? So
that's it. Joan
May 2008:
Joan Nichols.
I talked with her on the phone this afternoon. She has
lived in Shannondell Retirement home in Norristown, PA for 4
years.. Tom (deceased) |
 Donald
Fulton
North
6211 New England Lane
Canton,
MI 48187
Cross
Country,
Physics
Squad,
Latin
Newspaper,
Track,
Traffic
Squad
Just found Don's address and phone number and
gave him a call. We chatted awhile and I told him I would let you know
he was still around. He married a girl from the class of 49. think he
said her last name was Leech. Address: 6211 New England Ln, Canton MI,
48187 -
Dick Whitmore,
February 2017
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JOAN
O'HANLON
(Rice)
2010 Bandek Lane
Lawrence,
PA 15017
No High School picture
Adele Moslener and Joan
at 65th Reunion
 
60th Reunion
Claire Hatch
(deceased) writes, I am fine and well. I was at
a card party this month and Joan O'Hanlon Rice
was there and asked me to send on the news that she is doing
well. She does not have a computer. We are both widows. I
am so sorry to hear of
Bob's death-he was such a fine and friendly man. -
January 2018
Last heard about Joan was from picture of her at 60th
Reunion - 2008 |
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  MYRA ORTOLF
(Hancock)
1150 Covered Bridge Road
Columbia, MO
63011
July 2008 - Hi
Bob Woeber (deceased), thanks for all
the work in organizing the 60th Mt Lebanon Class of 1948
Reunion. My husband will not be able to attend but I will attend
with (3) guests. . . my sisters.
60th Reunion:
Myra,
Kathy Mullen
and
Shirley Forbes
(deceased)
@ 60th Reunion
Kathy Mullen
Kirby and Myra / Myra and Party at 65th Reunion
While trying to set up the October 2022
Zoom meeting, Myra's email bounced. She either no
longer uses that particular email or worst-case-scenario, she is
deceased. If I don't hear from her by January, 2023, I
will reluctantly move her to the deceased list - October 2022.
Life has been good.
After High School I attended secretarial school then worked for
Pennsylvania Railroad for 3 years. Married an electrical engineer /
reserve captain in the Marine Corp in 1953 and moved to Chicago.
Married 37 years and have 2 great sons, both electrical engineers
and 4 grandchildren ‑ 1 a chemist, 1 a computer programmer, 1 in
high school and one18mos old. I married again in 1994 to a
wonderful man, a metallurgist with a PhD and 4 grown sons, 1 a
dentist and 3 electrical engineers. On my husband's side 6
grandchildren ‑ 2 in college, 3 in high school and 1 in grade
school. We are proud of all of them.
My husband Jim
and I are enjoying good health. I have had my own interior design
company while living in St. Louis. Mission work has been an
important part of my life by volunteering: I went to Louisiana two
times after hurricane Katrina to gut houses, helped build homes for
Habitat for Humanity, prepare and serve meals at a local soup
kitchen, once a week volunteer to help a family with quadruplets ...
makes me realize that we all need help sometime in our lives.
Looking forward to
the Reunion! Your classmate, Myra
Ortolf Hancock - 2013
May 21, 2008:
Bob
talked with her today. Alive and well at 1150 Covered Bridge Road,
Columbia, MO
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 RUTH
E.
OSBORNE
(Rouleau)
230 Race Street
Pittsburgh,
PA 15218
Activities
Key,
Activities
Play
Properties
Committee
Chairman,
GAA
Major
Sports
Letter,
Honor
Roll,
Library
Squad,
Y-Teens
Devotion
Committee
Chairman
40th
Reunion |
45th
Reunion |
50th
Reunion |
50th
Reunion |
50th
Reunion |
60th Reunion |
Ruth and husband, Will, @ 60th Reunion |
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Eileen Buckley Lang, Ruth and Will
@ 65th Reunion |
Ruth is still
active - she replied to my general email by saying, “Bill,
It’s wonderful to hear from you! However I’ve lost your email
amongst all the icons of my new iPad. Would you please resend
it? Ruth - August 2022
Wil, and I were honored to receive Alumni Service Awards from
Carnegie Mellon University on May 19, 2017. Both our sons, Rick
and Keith, were there. I Plan to come to the 65th
reunion with Wil. November 2017
Hi, Wil and I just
returned from Virginia where we attended our grandson, Michael's
graduation from Virginia Tech. We're adding another Mechanical
Engineer to society! He's staying on for graduate school in
robotics. While down there we went into Roanoke to the O. Winston
Link Museum. He is the photographer who is noted for nighttime
photographs of steam trains. Also in Roanoke is the Museum of
Transportation with large steam locomotives. A stop at the Blenko
Glass Factory in Milton, W.VA, rounded out a very satisfying trip
getting all our family together. Rick, our older son and
Susan, his wife flew over from Munich to proudly watch their son
graduate. Our other son, Keith, Beth, his wife, and
their two children, Katie and Patrick also came making
for a wonderful reunion.
Wil and I will be at the 65th
with bells on! Ruth – May 2013
Ruth
received The Helen de Conway Litttle Medal of Honor from The Herb
Society of America on June 28, 2008 at the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel
in Boston during The Society's 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting.
Bill
Hi,
everyone! Wil and I plan to attend the Class of '48's 60th. Before
that we are going to England in May and then to Boston to attend the 75th
Annual Meeting of the Herb Society of America. We're looking forward to
seeing you all. Ruth R.- February 2008
June
2003:
Ruth
Osborne
Rouleau
and
her
husband
Dr.
Wilfred
T. Rouleau
toured
England
in
May,
visiting
castles,
cathedrals,
and
gardens.
They
returned
home
on
one
of
the
last
transatlantic
crossings
of
the
Queen
Elizabeth
2.
January
6,
2003: Here's
a
bit
of
what
I've
been
up
to
recently:
I
helped
plan
the
50th
Class
Reunion
last
October
for
my
class
of
'52
from
Carnegie
Mellon
University
(Carnegie
Tech
in
those
days)
by
serving
on
the
Reunion
Committee.
Our
Class
Correspondent
is
Dick
Whitmore,
who
is
also
a
member
of
our
Mt.
Lebanon
class.
In
July
of
2001
my
husband,
Wil,
and
I
visited
southern
and
southeast
England
with
a
group
of
six
on
a
two-week
tour
of
scientifically
and
archeologically
significant
sites
that
was
sponsored
by
Sigma
Xi,
The
Scientific
Research
Society,
of
which
Wil
has
been
a
long-time
member.
It
whet
our
appetite
for
travel
in
the
British
Isles,
and
we
hope
to
return. Ruth
Osborne
Rouleau
From
1958 Reunion Newsletter: RUTH OSBORNE
Rouleau. Children: Richard 10 months.
Majored in English at Margaret Morrison Carnegie College at
Carnegie Tech. Graduated in ‘52 & entered Carnegie Library
School & received her Masters in ‘53. Went to Cleveland as a
Children's Librarian. Married Wil, a Mechanical Engr. at Tech,
in ‘54. Wil received his PhD & is now Assistant Professor of
Mech, Engr. Ruth taught at St. Edmund's Academy, a
non‑denominational boys school for 2 years. She was
instrumental in starting their library. I453 Franklin Ave., Pgh.
21, Pa. |
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 DOLORES
F.
PELLETTERE
(Ashear)
5701 Valleyview Drive
Bethel
Park,
PA 15102
GAA,
Home
Room
Secretary,
Medical
Squad,
Y-Teens
From Mt Lebanon
Alumni Directory, October 2012: Dolores is listed as
a Homemaker. Received BS from Pitt. Husband Philip.
Children: Cynthia, Celeste & Philip Jr |
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 JOYCE
ANN RAAKER (Augenstein)
3005 Hillcrest Road
Bethel Park, PA 15102
February
2008: I was married in august 2 months after we graduated
and was happy to be with my husband for over 57 years in which time
we had 8 children 22 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
John passed away in January 2006 up until that point we had a
wonderful life with our large family we were truly blessed. I
still live in our family home my son and his family are with
me ,they have their quarters as do I. John and I
traveled a great deal after his retirement. I now have
started again to travel, although it's not the same it is ok.
I look forward to the 60th as I went all the way through school in
Mt Lebanon starting with kindergarten at Washington School. I
would be happy to help if i can.
Joyce |
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 LOUISE
RANDALL (Walsh)
P.O.Box 1225
Friendswood, TX 77549
Hello from
hot, hot Houston. I have a new email address to report. Now
that I have this spiffy Mt Lebanon High School Roster I feel like a
part of the "old" (in the nicest sense of the word) family and do
not want to be left out of any of the family news. I am
excited about the probability of visiting Mt. Lebanon on September
19th to attend the marriage of my younger daughter's daughter.
I have not been back home since 1984 when my mother died. I
think it is amazing that this granddaughter from Baltimore has
fallen in love with a young man born and raised in Pittsburgh.
I am delighted. The only thing that would make me happier
would be if my darling husband could travel with me, but his health
does not permit such an extended trip. I will have to take a
thousand pictures for him. 'Bye for now.
Louise Walsh – August 2009
Classmates of 48,
my husband and I had looked forward to attending the reunion with
joyful anticipation. His recent illness and extended
stay in the hospital, however, have made our travels impossible. We
are both terribly disappointed.
Please say hello
to everyone for me and let me know how the celebration went.
I want to stay "connected" and would love to receive a directory of
people and their addresses, if possible. I want to be able to
communicate with written words if not by face to face contact.
Bill is now at home
trying to recover from his heart and circulation problems. Progress
is very slow. With much appreciation and warm regards,
Louise Randall Walsh – August 2008
June 2008:
Tom (deceased),
It has been such a joyful experience to visit with you and to feel
reattached to those classmates of bygone days. Thank you for your
perseverance and resourcefulness in finding me. You are a
super sleuth. I am looking forward to perusing the internet site to
learn more about everybody.
As for me, aside
from growing old which I try to ignore, I have worked most of these
years in an educational setting. I retired for a month five
years ago but missed working so much that I resumed work at a place
a friend of mine discovered. It sounded like a challenge! It is
many miles from our home in a school district that is very wealthy
because of tax dollars from industry. The location is
near the Houston ship channel, the second or third largest ship
channel in the U.S., so they say. As you can imagine,
the environment (and the kids) are very interesting. This last year
I have been located in one of the high schools. The reason I
mention this is because as I look back at our graduating class and
then look at the 600 plus kids that just graduated from the school
where I've been, ---well, words escape me. A different world
altogether.
As for me, nine
days from today Bill and I will have been married 35 years.
We met at "Parents Without Partners" where we discovered that some
of our kids already knew each other. I have two daughters
from my first marriage and he has four girls from his previous
marriage. They were all born between August 1953 and March
1959. We have two sets of girls that were born 10 days apart,
so it was rather like having two sets of twins. I am happy to
say that they are all married and all have dear children of their
own.
And now, I best
sign off which I do with a word of thanks to you and your team of
'48 graduates. I would love to attend the reunion, and hope
that we can. Bill has had heart problems that
have brought about a slowing down in his activities. I will
keep you updated regarding our intentions.
With hugs all around, Louise Randall Walsh
June 2008:
Louise returned my call tonight and was excited that I had
located her. She gave me her email address,. She said
her mail address is PO Box 1225, Friendswood, TX 77549 so use this
in the roster, not the street address I sent you. The phone is
correct at 281-482-6434. I said you would email her an
invitation and she sounded like she might consider coming.
Like you, she said she was still working but I didn't ask what she
does. She sounded great and said they have lived there
in their house there for 34 years. I emailed her the
website so she's looking forward to seeing it as she was unaware of
it. -
Tom (deceased)
June 2008: BINGO!
Here is Edgar Mitchell's reply regarding his former wife,
Louise Randall. I looked her up on People Search and she
is listed as age 77 with names of Louise Elizabeth Walsh
and Louise Randall Walsh. He husband is listed as
William C. Walsh. I called her, but unfortunately got an
answer machine and left my phone number. At least I have found
her.
Bill,
in the meantime, you can transfer her from Lost to Alive and well in
Friendswood, TX with her current married name -
Tom (deceased) |
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 NANCY
JUNE
RANKIN
(Linn)
163 E. Mohawk Street
Oswego, NY 13126
Activities Key, Chorus Pianist, Honor Roll, Home Room Offices, Log Art
Staff, Poster Committee Chairman
While trying to set up the October 2022
Zoom meeting, Nancy's email bounced. She either no
longer uses that particular email or worst-case-scenario, she is
deceased. If I don't hear from her by January, 2023, I
will reluctantly move her to the deceased list - October 2022.
Hi...here is a rather silly, more recent photo! (May 2, 2020) 
Nancy
writes: Hi
Bill...after
many years of wondering whether the '48 "seeoursite" still existed, there it
is! I spent quite a while today reading about fellow classmates, and sadly,
about those who are no longer with us.
These are strange times, aren't
they? Family and I had planned trips to Italy and Japan this spring and
fall..and have postponed them. Not to speak of staying put and staying
safe.
Again, my thanks for your messages
and help. Stay strong...Nancy Linn.- May 2020
Finally found
this site again...and would so much like to hear from classmates. My
husband, Chuck, who taught Math Ed at the local SUNY Oswego, died in
2007. I'm fine...staying home and hoping for a good end to this pandemic.
I continue to make quilts, play Bridge, and in good times, play the piano/
organ keyboard at a small Methodist church. My daughter and grandson (one
of eight) currently live with me, along with two dogs, one cat and two
hens. And two eggs a day is good! Nancy - April 2020
Still in Oswego, New York. Currently
gainfully employed as keyboard player at a small Methodist church.
Love it! - April 2019
2011:
Hi all...I seem
to have been traveling a lot...To England in 2009, seeing beautiful English
Gardens, with a week in London where daughter Jenny and I saw Prince
William "up close and personal." Then a lo-o-ng road trip in 2010 visiting
Niagara Falls, the Cleveland Rock and Roll Museum, Chicago highlights,
Wisconsin Dells and Frank LLoyd Wrights "Taliesin," all kinds of touristy
spots in South Dakota...then to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Yellowstone, the
Grand Tetons...and finally to Portland, Oregon, for a grandson's wedding.
And in there somewhere, we visited the house I grew up in, in Cleveland,
Ohio. There was a Fall 2010 wedding north of Pittsburgh and a summer 2011
wedding in Colorado Springs, followed by trips to Portland and Seattle,
Washington. For that trip, I came back by train...a favorite way to
travel. Then later this summer, lots of family to our cottage in New
Hampshire, where we celebrated a grandson's birthday with a hurricane. Now
back to real life, in Oswego, New York. For a while...............Cheers...Nancy
Linn.
November 2010:
Hy all...It's back
to real life in Oswego, after a great couple of road trips this summer. The
first...visiting national parks and monuments and fun tourist attractions
across this beautiful country of ours, on the way to a grandson's wedding in
Portland, Oregon. And the second, last month driving to Pittsburgh (the
first time in years) for yet another wedding. I had almost forgotten how
grand a view of the city can be had from the top of Mount Washington. Or
how bewildering driving can be getting from place to place!. Lovely trips,
both. My best to all...Nancy.
June 2008:
Hy
Bill...The
last address I had for
Carol (Davis) Owens
is: 27A Scarborough Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
We've been exchanging Christmas cards, and I did not receive one from
Carol
this year, although mine was not returned. This does happen....
And
thank you for the invitation to the 60th (would you believe?) reunion.
I won't be there, as I'll be in New Hampshire then...but I certainly will be
thinking of you. I do enjoy the bits of news of classmates that you
continue to send.
News?
My husband, Chuck, died last fall. Almost 53 years married, and
he's sorely missed. I did take a wonderful trip to Italy this Spring,
with three daughters. The trip...to Venice, Florence and Rome, and
some in-between cities...was all too short.
I'll
hope to hear news from the reunion. My best to all...Nancy (Rankin)
Linn
February 2007: I just finished
reading the latest email about fellow classmates from Mt. Lebanon.
I knew all three of the Schwartz ladies...special people all. I
particularly knew
Tudy and
Jenny..(Florence
and
Jane Ewing). Jenny
was such a talented piano player. I was told that
she was active in the Christian Science Church.
Carol Davis
Owens
and I enjoyed a "reunion" lunch in Syracuse, NY, over a year ago.
Carol
has since moved to eastern New York. And I hope she
has missed the snow that we've had in Oswego County. We have a lotta snow!
But the snow has sent us many emails and phone calls from family and
friends, with a long call from our matron-of-honor,
Shirley Johnson
Rogers (deceased).
She called from the Cleveland, Ohio, area...and since that is also a "lake
effect snow" region, guess we've "won" for this year.
Nancy Rankin Linn
Hy
Bill...and
thank you for the special pictures and greeting. I so enjoy your Mt.
Lebanon web-site and information.
Carol Davis Owens
and I had a lovely lunch / get-together in Syracuse in
October, and had fun sharing old photos and memories. We both live in
central New York, but this is the first time to visit. I've also had good
phone calls and emails from friend
Shirley
Johnson Rogers (deceased).
And all this because of your Internet site.
Our wishes to you and yours for a special
Holiday Season. Nancy Rankin Linn.
–
December 2005
June 2004: Hy
Bill...I
do so enjoy reading about Class news, and you'll be pleased to know I've
resumed correspondence with classmate and Matron-of-Honor
Shirley Johnson
Rogers (deceased) through your web-site.
There's not a whole lot new...we braved yet another wild and snowy Upstate
New York winter in Oswego.
Chuck
and I expect summer company from daughters, husbands and grandsons...and
will travel to our New Hampshire cottage in August. I did have a grand
reunion with cousins that I grew up with in Cleveland, Ohio, in Tampa,
Florida, this spring.
 I
am having my "fifteen minutes of fame" and the enclosed photo (click to
enlarge) is shown with a quilt I designed and made, "Colors of My Life,"
which is published in the June / July issue #8 of QuiltWorks Today.
They mistakenly called our quilting group the "Sunbelt Quilters," instead of
the real name of "Snobelt Quilters." Must have been wishful thinking!
Best...Nancy Linn
August 2003: Hy
Bill...and
thank you so much for the wonderful web site. I've enjoyed
learning about old friends, and still have many more names to check.
This has been an unusually busy summer, but one of these days I'll send a
longer update. My husband,
Chuck, and I celebrated a 50th Anniversary this past Fall, and enjoy
visits from our five offspring, with husbands / wives / eight grandsons.
We've lived in Oswego, New York, for 38 years...cold and snowy winters, but
beautiful summers on Lake Ontario.
Chuck
is a retired college teacher (SUNY Oswego), and I've been making quilts for
some 30 years.
Nancy
(Rankin)
Linn
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  Betty
Jean
Robb
(Wilt)
19303 N Tradition R., Apt 154
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Betty Jean & husband
June 2008:
Betty Jean Robb (Wilt). I just spoke with her
on the phone and she and Paul are still alive, but in
total retirement and they don't travel anymore so can't
expect her at the reunion. I said
Bob
would mail her an invitation anyway.
Paul
does the computer, and she said, say Hi to
Mr
Woeber. So
we can transfer her back among the living.
Tom (deceased) |
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  FRADA
M.
ROSENBERG
256 15th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
50th Reunion
Activities Key, GAA, Gym Squad Chairman, Honor Roll, Lantern Typist,
Y-Teens
Hi
Bill, as
you mention in your note, "I am still alive and kicking" although
the kick is not as high. I am happy to say that I am doing
well and keeping busy with my partner. Still going to Symphony and
Opera and walking as much as I can. My 3 children are doing well
and I can now add to my family 2 great grandchildren. Everyone is
in the Bay Area except for one grandson and his family who live in
Washington, D.C. Hope you and your family are doing well and
obviously, keeping busy. Do you still come out this way to visit
your family? (Hope to soon, Bill) Happy Thanksgiving to you.
Frada Karatz – November 2023.
Frada
is still active - she replied to my general email by saying, “Hi
Bill and Kay, I am very much alive. I never thought I would
live this long. I am still in San Francisco and live with my
partner, Marvin Kirchner for the past 14 years. My children
are all in the Bay Area and I have 6 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren. Keeping active has been a big help. I have a
walking group that meets twice a week. We are now in our 23rd
year. Hope you both are doing well. Can't believe next year will
be 75 years since graduation. - August 2022.
Frada, San Francisco, CA, writes: Dear
Bill, Just to let you know that I am very much alive and well
and living in SF. I have 3 children all in the Bay Area, 6
grandchildren and expecting my first great granddaughter in
December. I will not be attending the reunion next year but will
look forward to any news from it. Can't believe it is almost 70
years. Thanks for all your efforts. November 2017
WebMaster's note: Welcome back
Freda. I'm happy to hear from you after all these years
Talked with Frada Circa 1996,
she was remarried (Shapiro) but not interested in Internet WebSite. |
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  FREDERICK
H.
RUFF
29 Colonial Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
Honor Roll, Home Room President
40th Reunion
Hi
Bob. It's a little
scary to think about 65 years since high school graduation.
I left Pittsburgh the summer of 1964 for Albany with plans
to return in 5 years. But here we are 48 years later. All
of our 11 children, except one, live and work in this area.
We try to return to
Pittsburgh at least once a year to visit family
and friends. My health is still good, but you never at our
age. I'm sure we must have lost a lot of classmates by now.
I can't promise
you for sure that I will attend, but I'll give it a try. Keep me
posted by e-mail as to how things are going. Having organized
many events here in Albany, you and your committee have a challenge
ahead. Thank for contacting me. Fred Ruff – September
2012 |
  CAROLYN
SCHRADER
(Krudewig)
7365 Spindletop Drive
Corona, CA 92881
GAA, Honor Roll, Home Room Attendance, Medical Squad,
Y-Teens
Lynn's Grandchildren
May 2008: I'm still
here. But Bill isn't. He passed away
February 9th of this year. It's lonely here cause my
kids and Grandkids are all somewhere else. My oldest
daughter,
Kathy Swift, has 2 boys, and lives in Hope, Maine.
Her oldest son, David is a Junior at Emerson.
My son, Tom, has 5 kids - 3 girls and 2 boys, and
lives in Marshall, TX. His oldest daughter is at
Baylor. My youngest daughter, Lori Katz, has 3
kids - 2 boys and 1 girl and lives in Marlton, NJ. Her
son is at Drexel and her daughter is going to the local
Community College for now.
I'm doing PEO stuff, church
stuff, financial stuff that Bill
always used to do, and other fun stuff. I have a
Sheltie puppy, Fritzi, that keeps me hopping and a
cat,
Mister, to keep me company.
Wish I
could come to the reunion, no one lives in Pittsburgh.
anymore so I never go there. I go to Mexico (or
course), Canada (of course) and Hawaii and cruises to hither
and yon. Guess that's about it.
Lynn
 FLORENCE
(Tudy) SCHWARTZ DeWALT
119 Boothbay Harbor
Bradford Wood, PA 15015
Tudy
brought us up to date, kinda*: Three daughters,
two in Pittsburgh, one in Cleveland. Four grandchildren, one
in Pittsburgh, three in Cleveland. One great-grandchild
in Cleveland. Every day is a gift! - April 2020 *Would
love to hear more.
Dear Bill, I am emailing to send some sad
news. My husband, John DeWalt, died in September of 2010 of
leukemia. He was able to be active up to very shortly before
September. In the early summer we took a river boat cruise to
Russia, from Moscow to St. Petersburg. My eldest daughter adopted a
little girl from Russia, and we very much enjoyed seeing her birth
place - the beautiful city of St. Petersburg.
I have moved to a wonderful small ranch house near Ben
Avon in Pittsburgh. I live very quietly, but I do enjoy being with friends,
going to the theater and taking trips. I also paint in my spare time.
Thank both you and Bob for all that you do to keep us
of the class of '48 well informed. I do enjoy reading about my former
classmates. Fondly, Tudy. - May 2013
 Here
is a picture of
Jane and I in 1935 - the fellow in the middle is
Varick, my brother.
(Sent by Tudy, January 2010)
February 2007:
I am E-mailing you because you have put in the wrong picture with
the news of my cousin's death. My cousin was called
Jenny
Schwartz
(deceased)
in high school, so
people would not confuse her with
Jane Schwartz.
After high school she reverted to her real name,
Jane.
I am sure
Jane
Schwartz will be surprised to hear of
her demise.
January 2007: I
had Florence listed as "Lost" for quite a few years. My wife
Kay
and I "discovered" Florence at a concert in Orlando then lost track
of her again. We were glad to be back in touch with her.-
Bill
January 2007 - John
and I are back in Pittsburgh after being transferred many times with John's
various jobs. Two of our daughters are here - Suzanne DeWalt, an
attorney, and Caroline DeWalt, who teaches English at Upper St. Clair
High School and substituted for a year at Mt. Lebanon High.
I have sad news. My cousin,
Jane "Jenny" Ewing Schwartz
Brookes, died recently in Leesburg,
Virginia. She was married to Warren Brookes, a well-known journalist
and author.
 JANE
E SCHWARTZ (Cook)
9185 Rosewater Lane
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Activities Key,
GAA, Honor Roll, Orchestra Librarian, Y-Teens
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Willard, Paul, Jane, Kari |
June 2008: Jane Schwartz
married Willard Cook and in 1973 they were in W.
Simsbury, CT. On Jane's webpage, there is a photo
of her, Willard and children Paul and Kari.
On People Search I find Jane S. Cook, age 77, with addresses
in W. Simsbury, E. Hartford, Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra,FL. but
nothing comes up on them in these addresses in phone search. It
also shows her with relatives Paul and Kari. I
then put in
Kari and she comes up as married Kari Ancelin
and has addresses in Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville, and St.
Johns and last one yields a phone number. Andre is 45
and Kari is 47 and I say this is Jane Schwartz Cook's
daughter. St. Johns is a suburb of Jacksonville. -
Tom (deceased)
 MARY
JANE
SEMAN
(Landon)
3203 Traverse Creek Dr
Milford, OH 45150
GAA, Library
Squad, Medical Squad, Mounty Typist, Ways & Means Squad, Y-Teens
Found by
Tom (deceased), May
2008:
Mary Jane Seman
(Landon)
- Husband William J Landon is deceased. She
lives at 3203 Traverse Creek Dr, Milford, OH, 45150
 DONNA
KAE
SIMMONDS
(Thomas)
1500 Navahoe Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Activities Key & Guard, Decorating Squad, GAA President, Student Court
Judge, Y-Teens Secretary
|
Donna Kae & husband,
Rollie Thomas |
Bob Woeber (deceased), Kae and
Margy
Woeber at 65th Reunion
Last heard about Donna Kae was from picture of her at 65th
Reunion - 2013
From
1958 Reunion Newsletter:
DONNA KAE SIMMONDS Vincelette, Children Christine
5, Tamara 4, David 2, Casey – dog, Grady – cat, Little Gradys –
5. Husband Ray is a manager at the Shaker Square Stouffer in
Chicago. Donna Kae is attending classes at the nearby art museum.
Danna Kae wants to know, “Any one want a kitten? " 2545 E 128th
St, Cleveland, OH.
  JANICE
C.
SMITH
(Riggs)
493 Castle Shannon Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
GAA, Home Room Attendance, Library Squad, Y-Teens
40th Reunion
Last heard about Janice was from picture of him at 65th
Reunion - 2013
  THOMAS
GEORGE
SOFIS
Viale Beatrice D-Este 3
Milano, Italia 20122
Hi-Y, Honor Roll, Home Room Basketball, Home Room Officer
Tom writes: Living in Switzerland -
still travelling at 91! October 2021.
Tom Sofis, Milan, Italy, as of today I believe Tom Sofis,
West Point 1953, is well and living in Milan, Italy. - This is from a
friend of his - August 2013
Have not heard from Tom since graduation
(66 years) but a friend read this
and let me know he is still alive - August 2013
  MARILYN
SPRINGER
(Harrison)
300 Orchard Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Activities Key, Activities Play Properties Committee, Debate Club,
GAA Minor Sports Letter, Lost & Found Squad Chairman
50th Reunion
Marilyn Springer
writes from McMurray, PA: After living in Mt Lebanon for nearly 80
years I moved. to Peters township. I married a neighbor and never
left Orchard Drive till now. I’m in a delightful condo right on
the lake. Wake to geese and ducks. There are even two eagles
across the water. Grown up kids live outside New York City,
Roanoke, VA and Montreal. Been widowed for too long now. Bruce
was an attorney whose parents built their house on Orchard in 1926.
Of course all the kids went thru Mt Lebanon schools.
I went to Mt Holyoke college and
became a copywriter at KMG. If you saw Mad Men that could have been me..
I even worked on Heinz account in 1961. Bruce went Allegheny then
Harvard law. The kids: RB, Penn State and MBA at Pitt. John,
Allegheny then masters engineering from Bucknell. Pam, Allegheny then
master CMU. All married with spouses and two kids a piece.
For nonsense.: I was on a zip
line during a family vacation in Jamaica two years ago. Great views and fun.
At 84 still like adventures! Marilyn, October 2017.
Heard from Marilyn today. She still lives on Orchard Drive but
moving to a condo in Peters Township in April. She gave me no
other information. - March 2017
Hi
Bill, (1999): As for what I have been doing for
the last fifty years. it would either take about 1 line or a novel..
will try to figure it out someday and let you know.
I' m sure it has not been an unusual life. Rather typical I imagine
for a lot of people in our class.. but as in any human life .. there have
been interesting parts of happiness and sadness.. just can't believe its
been 51 years.. seems like 10.
Marilyn
 WILLIAM
M.
STANLEY
7375 Sunnydale Drive
Niagra Falls, NY 14304
Bill's
Biography
Football Manager
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60th Reunion |
Bill Stanley wrote: Sent from my phone: Most all my time
spent on my “Lazy Boy” since COVID hit town. About 5 or 6 years ago my legs
would let go at the worst times, causing injuries (twice to Emergency room).
with that, I lost my driving privileges. The only time I left the house
was to see a doctor or go to the Hospital! My wife Patty died of liver
cancer August 9,2022. She was ninety. We had been together 65 years.
Patiently waiting to join her. Our three children have been seeing to my
wellbeing. Class of ‘48 is in my prayers ❤. Bill –
December 2023
Bill is still active - he replied
to my general email by saying, “Glad to see your message! I needed
some sort of distraction. I buried my wife (Patricia) today
(August 13). She died of liver cancer, Tuesday August ninth.
She informed me about a month ago, ‘If you die before me, I’ll kill
you.' We had 65 years together and have 5 Grandchildren, 5
Great-grandchildren. The three children, Monica, Bill
and Tom have been wonderfully helpful. Will continue to
communicate with you later.” - ” - August 2022
Just to let you
know I'm still moving. Have all kinds of aches, pains and
illnesses but parenthood paid off. Pat and I have
children who won’t let us do chores or let shop. The greatest
things are the grandchildren and great grandchildren (3 children, 5
grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren and more coming).
FaceTime let’s us enjoy the
young ones. It hasn’t been easy with COVID. I was quarantined the
whole time, because of health. Only time I left the house was to go to the
hospital, doctors or laboratories (about 11 times). You classmates are in
my prayers. Sorry to hear about your close call with a pickup truck.
I know that pain doesn’t go completely away from injuries at our age. -
June 2021
Bill
writes from Niagara Falls, NY: My Latest news is we have had one
more great grandchild and two more on the way. My grandchild
Kadi is due any day and we are concerned about COVID-19.
Patty and I still have our problems but we do the best we can.
Somehow she got a lower back compression fracture. It is quite
painful. She stopped pain medication because it made her nauseous.
We have stayed in
home since March 7th. We do crossword and jigsaw puzzles and watch YouTube,
Netflix and play games. Our daughter, Monica, is our caregiver. I just
got back to bowling twice a week when this virus hit. My legs are not too
strong and I have to be careful (try to walk a mile or two a day). Also am
fighting cancer. With all the prayers and well wishers, we're good for a few
more years, maybe. I really appreciate this site and I thank you and the others
who keep it going. Bill S. - April 2020
Bill, Niagara Falls, NY, writes:
Bill,
It has been a bad year for Patty and I but lots of good
things have happened also.
At the
beginning of the year Patty had heart surgery that didn't exactly work
out the way she had hoped. She spent a lot of time under home care, and I was
the "Chief Nurse Care Provider". I didn't take care of myself, my health
started failing, without recognizing it and I ended up in the hospital. How do
women do what I had to do? Fixing meals, making beds, washing clothes, shopping
for groceries and on and on. I gave up all outside activities. I sang in the
Church Choir, which took about 3 hours a week (gave it up). Bowled 3 times a
week (gave it up) and ended up watching a lot of TV, getting no exercise and
just becoming sicker and sicker without knowing it, until I ended up in the
hospital - 3 long stays in the hospital, with 3 different diagnosis. Told I
could never get better, put me on oxygen 24/7 and sent me home with visiting
nurses and therapists. ( forgot to say, after Patty's surgery she
fractured two vertebrae which healed but still hurt.) GOOD NEWS we now have 4
great grandchildren.
Our
number two grandson just got married. Pat and I are pretty mobile now
and can go out together again. We celebrated our 61st Anniversary at a
restaurant with 8 of our family. More good news, I am getting better, something
two doctors said couldn't happen! - October 2018
Bill writes from Niagara Falls: The last two years have not
been that great, but somehow we've survived. My wife Patty
fell down about 2 years ago and fractured her pelvis, and I, like a
big jerk, fell on black ice about a week later. Bruised my dignity
quite bad. Then,
I had to quit golf altogether. Gave all my clubs, bags, cart to my
youngest grandson . Quit riding my bike. In November, Patty
fell again, while working around the Altar at church. She fell to a
level about 18 inches below where she had been standing and landed
on her left jaw and cheek, fracturing her maxillary sinus. After
all this, being a quick healer, she is pretty much back to normal.
My number one thing now is bowling. Not as good as in my younger
years, but respectable. January 2017
 Classmates:
I won't be at the 65th reunion, but will be thinking of you all,
while wishing that I were there with you. Somebody give Bud the
actual words of "We'll Be Together Again". He has a good enough
voice to be a lead singer. Till I see you again, please wait, till
then. Bill Stanley - August 2013
Here are some historical
photos: 1930, 1939, 1947, 1952, 1963
    
Hi everyone.
Besides medical news, not much to add. All the local Dr.s and
nurses know me by my first name. I had to give up golf.
I was an embarrassment to myself, all alone on the course. Wasn't
going to decorate for Christmas, this year. My son Tom heard
this. The other nite, there was a knock on the door, and there
he was with a fully decorated tree (lights and all), ready to be
placed in our house. I still enjoy bowling and do it three
times a week. I've won three senior titles and one USBC
tournament (combine title). Have added two great-grandchildren
since last update. Patty and I keep busy with church
activities, and spend a lot of time with the grand kids. My
next update will have pictures. Bill Stanley - December 2011
August 2010: Hi
Bill,
Bob and the rest of you who read
this. Things have been rather uneventful since the 60th
reunion. Patty and I don't travel anymore. So,
she keeps, or tries to keep me busy with odd chores. It is
good that she does this. It helps keeping me in shape. My golf
game is so bad that I plan to give it up completely. Bowling
is my favorite pastime now, although I don't make as much money on
side bets now (still carry 200 avg.). Had a touch of sciatica this
past winter. The Doctor took care of that with steroids, but now
have a permanent ache in my right lower back. Other than
bowling and chores, we spend a lot of time spoiling the grand
kids. The youngest is three, a good age to spoil. They have
built a lot of trails for walking and biking in our area,
Bill.
They have something called the "Seaway Trail", along Lake Erie, the
Niagara River to lake Ontario and beyond. Best to all,
Bill Stanley
  September
2008: Bill
sent me pictures of Patty, his wife, from 2007. He also
sent a Reunion picture of
Jackie Gardner and
Rich
McQuillen
(deceased).
Thanks.
August 2008: Kay
and
Bill Erdman
spent so much time with Bill Saturday of the Reunion we
almost missed the picnic! We talked about everything in the
world and I concluded that Bill should write a book. He
has had an exciting life - He also looks great!
May 2008: Just thought I would update the images in my
bio. Want to make sure people know me after all these years.
I've grown to look more mature (not much though).
Believe
me, the pictures lie. In this family shot, I'm seated with our
youngest son, Tom. From left to right front are Lisa (daughter
in law), Kadi (grand-daughter) holding Gabriella, grandson
Zachary and my oldest child, Monica.
This is "Papa" with Gabriella.
This is a collection of ID photos. They really do lie!
See you in August.
Bill Stanley
Click on images to see the real
Bill
March 2007: Yes I
still want to hear from you &
Bob. You have
both been doing a great job of keeping track of our classmates. The news
sometimes saddens me, but it is good to see that people are still active and
enjoying growing older (notice I said older and not OLD).
I
have tried to be involved with outside activities over the years; working
with the Boy Scouts of America, the Telephone Pioneers, Volunteer Fire
Company, and I enjoy bowling and golfing.
I
had a heart attack, aortal aneurism and a mini stroke, all in the period of
two years, but I can honestly say that I feel healthier than before . The
reason for this is the fact that I eat better and exercise more. The last
14 years of career were spent seated behind a desk, smoking and having
coffee and donuts.
Patty and I now have 3 grandchildren. Their names are Thomas,
Zachary and Gabriella.
There are two others who call us Granma & Granpa and are accepted as
grandchildren (Timothy and Kadi).
I
will try to be available for the 60th MTL Reunion.
My brother, Bob 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).
See you in 2008, Bill Stanley
From
1958 Reunion Newsletter:
BILL STANLEY. Switchman for Niagara Falls Central office
of the New York Telephone Company. Has worked for the Telephone
Co. as a Messenger, coin collector & many others. Joined the
Navy in ‘51 & became an Air Craft Mechanic. While on duty,
stopped at almost all ports available. Brother-in‑law to
Mary-Frances Troxell Stanley
(deceased). 122 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, New
York.
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Bill's Biography
- January 2002:
Hello Classmates,
This is a short bio.
After graduating, I managed the bowling alleys in Mt Lebo until February,
1949, when was hired by the Bell Tel. of PA. In 1950, I had my
time bridged to the New York Tel. Co., in Buffalo, NY. Entered the
Navy in 1951 and served for four years.
After that, the Telephone
Company transferred me to Niagara Falls, where I met my wife,
Patty. We met in 1955 and were married on Oct. 12,1957.
We have three children, Monica,
William
and
Thomas. We built our home, here in the Town of Niagara, in
1963.
After 26 years in
management, I retired as a Circuit Provisioning Engineer, in 1990.
Since then, I've done a little traveling, a lot of golfing, bowling and
fooling around with my computers and other electronic devices.
I ran into
classmate
Bob Ott
(deceased)
aboard the "USS Coral Sea", in Genoa, Italy, in 1954.
I think this is enough, for now.
Bill Stanley |
 Frederick
Stanley
Rm 116, C/O
Cypress Wood Health & Rehab Center
10851 Crescent Moon Drive
Houston, TX 77054
May 2008 - I've located Fred Stanley. He has had a stroke and can't talk. Fred is
a retired Major-USAF. He can be written to at: Rm 116, C/O Cypress
Wood Health & Rehab Center, 10851 Crescent Moon Drive, Houston, TX 77054 -
Bill
Stanley
  V.
CLAIRE STEWART
(Deuble)
270 Butler Rd. NE
Warren, OH 44483
Circa?
GAA, Medical Squad, Ways & Means Squad, Y-Teens
February 2007:
I do enjoy hearing from you. Notification of
Sally Fellows
death enabled me to watch for obit in Pittsburgh paper.
FYI I've lived here in Warren, OH, for 44 years. Jim
and I had 3 children, 7 grandchildren and now 4 great grands.
I am now widowed, enjoy
traveling and doing volunteer work. Haven't been back to Mt. Lebanon
since 2000 when my sister-in-law moved to Florida.
  DAVID
SUNDERLAND
3103 Springridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
1997
Activities Key, Basketball Letterman, Cross Country Letterman,
Highest Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Track Letterman
David writes: You
guys are amazing to put together a 65th. I wish my mobility was up a notch
so I could handle the trip, but one has to be realistic. Please share some
photos of this momentous event. Best to All, David - September 2012
From
1958 Reunion Newsletter:
DAVE SUNDERLAND. Worked for Chevrolet in Detroit. As of July 1,
works for Raytheon in Boston. 3871 Brewster Rd., Dearborn,
Mich.
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Revision:
December 11, 2023
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