Frends,
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.
I’m sorry to report that we recently learned that class of 1963 graduate Sevelia Allen died in February, 2010. Upon her graduation, she moved to Washington, DC to work for the federal government. But we’ve had little communication with her since then. So a memorial check for $60 in her honor will be sent to the school; to be deposited in the Robert Flanigan Tiny Tot fund. May she rest in peace.
Jim and Linda Davis report that Tom Sweeny past away Friday May 7, 2010. Unfortunately There is no other information. While not a member of GTCB he was known to many of us who are alumni members of WPSBC.
Bill Newland
We received word in the past few days that class of 1948 graduate Louis Zasadni died recently. This loss saddens and rudely reminds us, with ever increasing frequency, how our body of living former students dwindles more and more each year. So I hope that as many of you as are able, will attend our next alumni convention in August, 2010, to renew and strengthen old ties, and form new friendships and bonds. We’re a shrinking population. So let’s get the most out of our remaining years as an organization; let’s all get together this summer at the convention, and party and reminisce.
Take care.
St. Mary Medical Center
A member of CHW
January 15, 2010
Dear Alumni Association,
I am writing personally to thank you for your recent donation of $15.00 in memory of Etta Lockhart Burge, class of 1951, made to the St. Mary Low Vision Center in support of our programs and services.
100% of this contribution will be used to fund our annual school screening program, lectures, Independent Living Skills classes, newsletters, annual luncheon and fair, and the acquisition of new and innovative products for the use of our patients.
God blesses you for your support and we look forward to serving you and your community in the future.
Yours truly,
Debbie Ftcevedo, Supervisor, O.A.C. St. Mary Low Vision Center
2007-04-03: Sue Ziegler, a former student, died unexpectedly at Moorhead Tower today. She attended WPSBC until her senior year, when she transferred to Schenley high school, for graduation in 1976. Sue was 49 years old, and is survived by one brother.
Kathryn Jones Jeffers, class of 1952, passed away. Those of you who attended the school in the 1960s through the 1980s will remember Kathryn as the cheerful daytime receptionist and switchboard operator. She is survived by husband Bob Jeffers.
Ray Lantz, class of 1967 lost a six month old grandson, Hunter Tyler, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Our thoughts are with you and yours, Ray.
Richard Parker, class of 1977, passed away after a long bout with gastrointestinal cancer. Richard graduated from Duquesne University law school in 1986, and worked for many years for the PA state liquor control board. He is survived by his wife of twenty-four years, and two daughters.
We’ve received the sad news that 1974 graduate Ellen Goldfon’s mother passed away today after a long illness. Sorry to hear that Ellen, and our thoughts are with you as you adjust and cope with this terrible loss in the months ahead.
Take care.