WPSBC Alumni Association

Friends,

We’ve learned that class of 1948 graduate,   Helen Callahan,  died recently.    The memorial check shall be sent to her family today.

Thanks much.

Tom Hesley

Friends,

We’ve learned that former student,   Robert Longmore,  died earlier this year.    The memorial check shall be sent to his family today.

Thanks much.

Tom Hesley

Friends,

We’ve learned that long-time WPSBC physical education and horticulture teacher   Tom Greaser,  died on July 21st, 2011.  You can check out his obituary   here.

Thanks much.

Tom Hesley

References

• Obituary for Thomas E, Greaser

Friends,

We’ve learned that class of 1956 graduate,   Charles Mustake,  died suddenly on June 26, 2011.  His family has requested that we send his alumni memorial to the Robert Flanagan Tiny Tots Fund at WPSBC.  The memorial check shall be sent today.

Thanks much.

Tom Hesley

Friends,

We’ve received word that former early education director, Dr. Janet G. Klineman died this past May.  I didn’t know her well myself, I do remember seeing her often while attending 3rd grade at the lower school in 1970.  Please see the included link   here for her obituary.

Thanks much.

Tom Hesley

From: Kathryn Wassermann

Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 8:11 PM

To: Tony Evancic; Goldfon, Ellen

Subject: PASSING ALONG 2 MESSAGES

—– Original Message —– From: “Marianne Daley”

Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 3:01 PM

Subject: Death of Becky Fuller Barnes husband

Hi Joe and Tina, Al Pietrolungo may already have forwarded the below message to you about the death of Becky Barnes’ husband, Jim Barnes.  Becky’s maiden name was Fuller, and she was a student at WPSBC during the 60′s and perhaps earlier too.  She is employed at Guiding eyes for the Blind in New York as was, I think, her late husband.  I believe she also is the current President of the Guide Dog Users group of ACB.

Original message…

Hello Everyone,

Just a short while ago, i received a telephone call from our dear President, Becky Barnes, to tell me that her beloved husband, Jim, died this morning in their car as they were leaving for Church.  Jim had not yet begun to drive the car.  He was taken to the hospital; but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.

At this point, Becky is in shock and very sad.  However, she is at home, coming to terms with her loss, and depending on her family, Church friends and all of us who are fortunate to call her our friend, to be there for her. For those of us who believe in the efficacy of prayer, Becky desires that she be remembered in our prayers especially over these next days.

Right now, no arrangements have been made.

Becky and John got a late start in their lives together; but it was obvious to all of us who knew them that their lives were enriched and fulfilled in a very precious and unique way during their marriage.

Right now, Becky needs our prayers, our love and our support.  As I have walked this path now for six months, I truly know how valuable they are.

Respectfully,

Debbie Grubb

We’ve received word that 1970 graduate Debra Troutman recently passed away after a battle with cancer that lasted well over a year.  She will be missed by her friends at the William S. Moorhead tower where Debra spent the final years of her life.  So long Deb, and take care. 

Tom Hesley

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On Friday, October 1st, 2010, a WPSBC Graduate and good friend to many of us,   Eugene Love,   passed away.  

A 1962 graduate, Eugene retired from the Veterans Administration a few years ago, due to health concerns.  A very good and true friend of mine, Eugene had a terrific but very droll sense of humor.  He could always be counted on for a good one liner right off the cuff, and I will always cherish his warmth and kindness.  His empathy and deep concern for not only his good friends, but people he might have recently met, lends credence to how I would characterize Eugene.  He was a true gentleman, in every sense of the word.

A devoted husband and father, Eugene leaves behind three children: Leo, Paul, and Monica, and was the widowed husband of the late Bernadette Love.  

A resident of the Squirrel Hill Commons, Eugene always saw the positive in whatever situation he found himself in, and perhaps, this is his greatest legacy.  He welcomed visitors enthusiastically, and uppermost in his mind was the comfort of the person visiting.  

Personally, I will never forget the many times Eugene visited me, arms laden with goodies from the store, and changed a house which was filled with sadness and my sorrowful heart into a much cheerier scene.  Putting his own grief aside for one day each week, [he had very recently lost his wife, Bernadette], he gladly shared what he could with me and provided a story with each musical song we listened to on satellite radio.

Any contributions you wish to make in memory of Eugene may be directed to    The Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children. 

In closing I would like to offer this simple statement.  Many thanks, Eugene Love, and may your eternal home always be blissful.

Ellen Goldfon

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I received word that 1950 WPSBC graduate   Joseph Sofranko   died recently.  Fellow students will remember Joe as a great piano player, who entertained them often at social events.  Happy trails, Joe. Perhaps next time around, I’ll actually get to meet you. 

Take care.

Tom Hesley

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Friends,

We received the sad word of the recent passing of a former student of WPSBC.  Her name was Anna Grega and she attended our school in the 1940s.  Anna was 82 years old.  However, we know of no living relatives.  So we’re sending Anna’s memorial check to the Tiny Tots Fund at WPSBC.  Rest in comfort, Anna.

Tom Hesley

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