September 13, 2014

A Collection of Biographies

         

 

Triadelphia High School 50

th Class Reunion

Lorraine (Lorry) Adelson BlathClass of '64

Occupation: see below --

Family: My adult children, 42 and 40, and my 3 grandchildren, 17, 15, 12, bring us joy!

Interests: Golf, walking, movies, cooking, reading, knitting and mostly family and friends

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After Miami University, my husband Richard and I have mostly lived in suburban St. Louis. We spent a couple of years in Nashville and Dayton (Wright Patterson AFB). I’ve dabbled in several professions over the years: inner city high school teacher, needlepoint designer, catering company owner, short story writer; and currently: scientific grant reviewer, collaborator on research grants, and volunteer. I really enjoy creative cooking, if only someone would trail me and cleanup!We strive to keep up with our grandchildren on skis, shooting hoops, horseback, hiking, singing, and playing cards.

Robert Ault Class of '64

Occupation: Tax Attorney, retired

Family: Married, wife's name: Vivian

Interests: golf, fly-fishing, reading, long daily walks with my dog

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Bachelor degree from WV University 1968. Law Degree from Univ. of Michigan 1974. Established own legal practice in Washington, DC in 1975 which I recently sold.

Carole Adams Class of '64

Occupation: Consultant in federal procurement

Family: My two brothers and their families are all in the Wheeling area.

Interests: Like to travel, read, and enjoy outdoor activities on my farm.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Really enjoying life now! My schedule is my own, all those mandatory things in life (except taxes) are behind me and I'm just enjoying every day! Some of my most memorable experiences are completing my doctorate at Ohio State, attending football games in "the 'shoe" and traveling throughout the US and the world. Life is good and I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.

James (Jim) Ault Class of '64

Occupation: Customer Svc/Distribution Center Mgr

Family: Wife is Kathy, daughter is Jenny

Interests: baseball and football, sports cars

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Joined the Air Force after THS, and was on active duty for over 14 years. I was an AC&W long range radar tech for 10 years (mostly mountain tops on small installations) and then a B-52G Defensive Aerial Gunner for 4 years. I was stationed in Texas, Mississippi, Oregon, Nevada, Alaska, Virginia, California, and Louisiana. After the Air Force, my wife and I moved to San Jose, CA (Silicon Valley) where I worked in the electronics industry for 21 years. In 2000, the company I worked for moved us to Phoenix, AZ and I retired in 2008. I married Kathy in 1975 and our daughter was born in 1979.

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Trudy Baker SlavenClass of '64

Occupation: Retired teacher, business owner

Family: Husband Mort, daughter Caron, son Joel, daughter-in-law Lucille, grandson Dylan

Interests: Jewelry-making, collecting vintage toys and jewelry, reading, walking

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I’ve been married 45 years. Mort and I enjoy traveling, often to see our kids. Before Mort retired, we owned men’s and ladies’ clothing stores in Steubenville, Myer & Stone and Denmark’s. I retired after many years of teaching at Tillotson School in Pittsburgh; I still enjoy visiting the school to volunteer with various art projects. I have a retail business in Steubenville, where I sell vintage jewelry, collectables, and toys, many of which I find on my frequent buying trips to Los Angeles and New York. I enjoy working with underprivileged children through local organizations. Life is good!

Carol Bell Class of '64

Occupation: Retired Chemist, Worked 44 years

Family: Mom (age 96), brother Dan, his wife Debbie, nephews Doug and Derek

Interests: Family History, Genetic Genealogy (DNA), Travel, and all things Scottish

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from WVU in 1968 with a BS in Medical Technology - was a med tech at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in DC - moved to Atlanta in 1976, took more chemistry and math courses, then worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a chemist and a liaison between CDC and over 500 newborn screening clinical labs around the world for 34 years - retired in 2012 - left science behind to pursue my family history passion - published one genealogy book, so far - am a member of several history, genealogy, and preservation organizations - live in Atlanta and Wheeling.

Barbara (Barb) Bailey Class of '64

Occupation: Barb Bailey Entertainment

Family: NO CHILDREN! Still friends with my ex husbands! (so sweet)

Interests: Love to write shows for some of my Artists' concerts. Love movies, dinners,vodka

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated from MSU in English & moved to Chicago. Was Music Rep for Producer Bobby Whiteside out of Universal Recording Studio. In 1986 I moved to LA, became Music Agent for Producer Dick Marx @ Sunset Sound in Hollywood. When he died I moved to Chicago, took a hiatus in music & sold real estate on the Gold Coast. Music beckoned again & I launched the music division of Lily's Talent Agency as Senior Agent. In 2008 I opened Barb Bailey Entertainment which is my Music Artist Management & Booking Agency. I represent Jazz, Pop, Rock, Classical & R&B Artists I also produce concerts for my clients

James (Jim) Bankey Class of '64

Occupation: Financial Analysist, Controller, Retired

Family: Wife Judy sons Jeffery and Jamie. Each son has two daughters.

Interests: Traveling, exercising, reading, grandchildren, certain television shows.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 4 years in Air Force after High School. BS degree in Finance. These days we enjoy going to Sandals in Jamaica, Antigua, and St Lucia. Also we have been to California, Hawaii, England, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Greece, and Italy. Older son (Jeff) went to Ohio State and finished in 1990 with a degree in Accounting. Younger son (Jamie) got his degree in Mech. Engineering from West Point in 1992. He then served five years in the Army and got out in 1997 as a Captain.

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Barbara Bray ProhaskaClass of '64

Family: Husband Jerry, 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married in 1964. Went to Beauty School with THS classmate Sally Gary. Lived in Moundsville most of my life. Bill Estep, another THS classmate, is my neighbor.

Anne Brown LambClass of '64

Occupation: Part-time at Antiques on the Mall

Family: Son, Chris, now 40 years old and two grandchildren; Nathan 12 and Kaitlyn, 10.

Interests: Antiques, "Flow Blue" from Wheeling Pottery, and glass by Wheeling Central Glass

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: WOW, how time flies by! Can we all really be this old?? So glad we don't feel our age, at least most of the time. It's good to see some of my classmates when they stop by Antiques on the Mall where I've worked a couple of days a week for 20 years. My grandchildren are country kids and I am their city grandma, known as "Grannie Annie". Other than the loss of my daughter, Betsy, when she was 18, life is pretty good. Looking forward to seeing everyone and partying!

Shirley Bellia KimminsClass of '64

Occupation: RN, still working and teaching

Family: 2 sons: Jimmy (dec) & Scott, wife Cristie, grndkids: Andrew, Allie, Adam, & Abby

Interests: Love to travel, work in my yard, and be with the grandkids.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school went on to become a registered nurse at the OVGH. After working for years, went back to school for my BSN. Still working 2 days a week. Travel as often as I can, enjoying life and being with family and friends.

Ronald (Ronn) Brinkman Class of '64

Occupation: Master Chief Hospital Corpsman, USN, Ret

Family: Wife: Carol Son: Kyle Grandkids: Noa (6) Julian (1)

Interests: Primarily golf, and travel foreign and domestic.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Ronn: 31 years active duty Navy, BS Health Care Administration, 10 years as Emergency Medicine Administrator Beaufort, SC post active duty. Carol: 25 years US Civil Service retiring from NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service). Kyle: PhD in Chemical Eng., Ceramic Eng., Materials Sciences. Professor at Clemson Univ., SC. Our family has lived, worked, and become educated in 5 foreign countries and seven states. We feel blessed to have experienced such a variety of cultures and lifestyles over the years. We have lived in Beaufort, SC since 1993.

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Lisbeth (Betsy) Bruhn HallerClass of '64

Occupation: Retired Registered Critical Care Nurse

Family: married 46 yrs to Roy Haller,3 children Dori 44(Va),Rob 42Whg,Jason 39Whg;8 gkid

Interests: Bridge,painting,polo,travel,classic cars,4 wheel with hubby,church,garden club

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Colleges: West Liberty, Marshall, Michigan State, West Virginia Northern (7 Yrs total) taught full year Head Start 3 yrs. Lived in Ft Myers, Fl for 27 yrs; retired to NC, then to PA farm (104 ac) with horses; best vacations South Africa Safari, Europe 10 times (London for Royal Wedding) Caribbean Islands, Aruba

Ronald (Ron) Butler Class of '64

Occupation: Retired Welder

Family: Wife Kathy (KB) Daughters Tammy and Tracy

Interests: Golf, Gardening, Woodworking.

Robert (David) Bruce Class of '64

Occupation: Presbyterian Minister (Ordained 1973)

Family: Leslie: wife; Jodi: daughter; Nathaniel: grandson; Lainie: granddaughter

Interests: Jogging, reading, woodworking, movies, and broadway musicals

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Got married when I was 51 (1997); moved a church congregation from one location to another in 2008 because our sanctuary was sinking into the abyss; still working as a Presbyterian minister at the Warwood Presbyterian Church in Wheeling and probably will retire sometime in 2015.

Robert (Bob) Butler Class of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Patricia - wife, Jason and Jerod - sons, Two grandsons: Austin and Pearse

Interests: Camping, golf, fishing and landscaping my yard.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married 47 years to Patricia (Bailer) Butler. Two sons: Jason Robert and Jerod Scott. Two grandsons: Austin Drake (15) and Pearce Andrew (11). Retired January 2014.

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James (Jim) Byrum Class of '64

Occupation: Attorney

Family: Wife Dawn & 3 daughters Carrie, Darcy & January

Interests: Steelers, Bucs & Penguins Music Jazz, Rock, Classical Country Dining with Dawn

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Cornell in'68; Started law school @ WVU but got drafted & spent 4 years as an officer in the Coast Guard as Port Security Officer and Search & Rescue Coordinator; finished law school in '75. Have practiced law in Wheeling ever since. Memorable experiences: The night I met my wife & fell in love at 1st sight; 1997 3-week Cornell study tour of China; 2001 one week in Cuba for a criminal law symposium; 1997 one of my cases was featured on CBS's "48 Hours"

Allen (Bruce) Campbell Class of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: 3 sons and 6 grandchildren

Interests: Bicycling, playing the guitar, and motorcycling

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from WLSC in 1969, was married, spent four years in US Air Force, worked in sales and management for about 15 years, then worked as a Child Protective Service Worker for eleven years for WV Dept. of Health and Human Resources, then became a trainer for the same organization for the next ten years. I retired from that agency in 2009. I have three sons and six grandchilden. Have been with my companion, Darlene Ondrick, since 1990. We enjoy cycling, listening to live music, camping at our pond in eastern Ohio, wintering in Florida, and volunteering at state parks there.

Calvin (Dwaine) Butts Class of '64

Occupation: Farmer

Family: Wife Linda, 2 stepsons, no grandchildren

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Earned a BA in English from West Liberty State College. Was in the Air Force. Got married at age 40. Sold insurance, drove a school bus for 18 years. Celebrating my birthday at the Friday reunion event at Generations!

Susan (Susie) Byrum WhiteClass of '64

Occupation: Retired teacher

Family: Spouse Tom; Daughter Jacey (& spouse Daniel Gibbons); Granddaughter Lydia, 8

Interests: Reading, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, snowshoeing, camping, traveling

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to Maine in 2006 when our granddaughter was born there. Maine has been a great adventure and we have loved exploring every corner of it and sharing it with our visitors. Leaving Maine in November to travel America for the next year.

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David Clark Class of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Wife Lynn, son Nathan, daughter Staci, 3 grandchildren

Interests: Travel, Landscaping, WVU sports

Shirley Closser DavisClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Married Bob Davis in 1966, 2 sons Robert & Sam, 2 grandchildren Jacob & Hannah

Interests: Travel, gardening, doing things with grandchildren

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My husband spent 22 years in the USMC. We raised our two sons during that time. We both then worked for Franklin County in Columbus, OH, Bob as a court officer and I was a receptionist for the Prosecuting Attorney's office until we both retired in 2008. We love to travel, and some of our memorable ones are a two-week cruise to Alaska & Hawaii, traveling the Oregon Coast and many of our beautiful National Parks and also a bus trip to the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park.

Ronald (Ron) Carmichael Class of '64

Occupation: Maintenance Electrician

Family: Shirley (wife), 3 children, and 3 grandchildren

Interests: Woodworking, Work around house, Work on cars & trucks 60's to 80's, Fishing

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: January 1965 joined US Air Force. March 1965 married Shirley Schell (from West Liberty). We have a daughter Dana & twin boys Ronald Jr. & Robert. Returned to West Virginia Oct 1968. Worked construction for several years; then in Jan 1972, I went to work for Hancock County Schools as an Electrician. In Oct 1977, we built our home near Chester, WV. In Sept 2002, I retired. Went back to work as a sub, then in 2014 retired for good. I keep myself busy around the house and helping my neighbors.

Richard (Rich) Clatterbuck Class of '64

Occupation: Retired produce clerk,,,police, security

Family: Joan, Linda, Carolyn, Harry (Brother and Sisters)

Interests: woodwork (F B Noisydeer Crafts) Life.. Don't Sweat the small stuff

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Viet Nam,,,, :( ..Penn. Florida, OK, Calif. Nevada, Hawaii, Texas, South Carolina, WV. Ohio*****

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Barbara (Barb) Davies RusciolelliClass of '64

Occupation: Housewife now

Family: 2 married daughters, 7 grandchildren

Interests: Traveling and being with the grandchildren and family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Traveled all over the world with my husband, Phil, now a retired US Army Colonel. I did work for the State Department at two US Embassies in Greece & Macedonia.

David (Dave) Doepken Class of '64

Occupation: Systems Architect

Family: Married to Christine Byrum for 40 years, two sons, Bryan and Chad, one grandson.

Interests: Bicycling, walking, reading, travel, time with my family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Since graduating from college, I have worked in the technology area for Texas Instruments and Dell for 46 years. We have moved around a bit with work including Dallas and Austin Texas, Johnson City Tennessee, and Phoenix Arizona. Work also requires extensive weekly travel. This includes three years in Los Angeles and Sacramento and ten years in Boston.

Caroline Coleman JettClass of '64

Occupation: Retired middle school teacher media spec

Family: Husband Larry; Daughter Heather married, 3 children; Son David married, 1 child

Interests: Community development, Travel, Reading, Gardening, Entertaining, Enjoying grkids

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Taught Ohio County, Tyler County, then 28 years in Barbour County, WV. Lived on 50 acre farm enjoying fabulous mountain views. Traumatic event of falling off a trails from rails biking path bridge, a thirty foot drop into a shallow creek. Yearly spend 3 weeks in Aruba. Restored and now living in 1906 historic home in Philippi, WV. Currently serving on community boards, historic landmark commission, and library. Love coming back to Oglebay every year..a slice of home and good memories.

James (Jim) Dixon Class of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Wife Mary and two sons Stephen and Brian Dixon

Interests: Playing with my Grandson, golf.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated in 1964. Worked one year at Continental Baking Company (Wonder Bread) in Wheeling, WV. Graduated from Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1967. Drafted into the U.S. Army. Served 2 yrs., 3rd Armor Div., Germany. Moved to Atlanta, GA in 1970. Worked for WSB-TV for 37 years as Graphic Designer. Retired in 2009. Memorable events in my life: birth of my two sons and Grandson. In 1977 won Emmy Award for Best Artist in Television in the state of Georgia.

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Thomas (Tom) Dunn Class of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Great wife, daughter, and 2 dogs

Interests: Varied outdoor activities

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lots of great memories

Patricia (Patty) Earp ShaverClass of '64

Occupation: Retired Medical Technologist

Interests: Love for the game of golf sidelined due to health issues. Active in church work

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married JB Shaver in 1969 after having shared "friendship" rings in 8th grade then broke up. Began dating again after THS 5th reunion. We have two children, son Chris in Columbus, Ohio; daughter Stacy Williams (husband, Brad) in Crozet, Va. Three beautiful grandaughters; Sierra (12), Laurel (9) and Cadence (age 5 and adopted from China). JB and I lived for 28 years in Ohio with 25 of those in Columbus and became huge Ohio State Buckeye fans. When JB retired, we moved to Virginia to await the arrival of grandchildren and enjoy the beautiful outdoors near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

George Doughty Class of '64

Occupation: Airport CEO (extended sabbatical)

Family: Wife, Jennifer. Kids Susie, Jennifer, Patrick, Shannon. Grandkids 6

Interests: Kids, grandkids, aviation, golf, tennis, bicycling, cool cars, community work

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Personal: Sharing everyday life with family and friends. Watching and hopefully guiding my children as they grew into wonderful adults. Professional: Managing airports in six interesting cities and leading the team that built Denver International. Other: Traveling across the US and to Europe and the far east. Just having fun!

Linda Dunnell Class of '64

Occupation: Retired Chief Deputy Clerk, Ohio County

Family: Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren of longtime sweetheart Bob D'Cagna

Interests: Travel, Crafting

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I retired in 2012 as Chief Deputy Clerk and Office Manager of Ohio County Circuit Court Clerk's Office with 33 years of service. I am a member of the Wheeling Women's Club and am the Queen Mum of the LaBelle Donne chapter of the Red Hat Society in Wheeling. Back in my younger days I was a hairstylist licensed in WV, OH, and PA, taught at Wheeling Beauty College, and was store manager of Wig World. I also worked a while as a bartender at the McLure Hotel, and I can still mix a mean margarita! My favorite travel destinations are Hawaii, Grand Teton National Park, and the Southern Caribbean.

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Gail Filben PageClass of '64

Occupation: Retired Banker/Paralegal

Family: Husband John, Son Eric who is a professional pilot

Interests: Travel, politics, criminal justice, reading, cooking, baking

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation from Kent State University, I went to Officer Training School and became a 2nd Lt in the USAF. Served one tour, met/married my husband, and started a family. We've lived in CO, TX, MI, and WA, traveled widely, and are enjoying our retirement. John is a retired AF Officer and our son also served for 10 years. Good memories include earning my BA in French & Philosophy; earning my commission in the USAF, raising a wonderful son, serving as a Director of Individual Retirement Accounts; and becoming Lead of the Docketing Dept at an Intellectual Property Law Firm in Seattle.

Karen Fitzsimmons HamiltonClass of '64

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Family: Husband, Jeff; Daughter, Tammy; Son, JD: three grandchildren

Interests: Spending time with the grandkids; reading, gardening, walking, crafts.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired from West Liberty State College where I ran the Student Health Service.

James (Jim) Eddy Class of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Married to Susan for 40+ years, 2 daughters and twin grandchildren.

Interests: Repairing and building of computers, computer programming, family genealogy.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After serving 4 years in the U.S. Navy, I spent the next 30+ years as a machinist-machine programmer retiring in 2011. I now spend time working on my interests and watching my grandson compete in karate tournaments.

Ronald (Ron) Fisher Class of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Never married and no children

Interests: Golf and auto racing

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Earned a B.S. in Commercial Art from West Liberty State College. Worked on pit crew on Mini Indy Race Car. Bad golf player.

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Cathy Franklin BossClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Married to Rick. Have 2 sons, 1 step daughter and 5 grandchildren.

Interests: Time with husband and friends, reading, quilting, visiting Florida condo.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Completed career as HR Manager in Cincinnati before relocating to South Carolina. Feel fortunate to have grown up in the Wheeling community. After nearly 5 years of adventure and traveling in our RV, we purchased a Florida condo near the gulf and enjoy our winters there. Enjoy attending the grandchildren's sporting events, volunteering at church in various ministries, observing all the wonderful wildlife we have both in SC and Florida. Can't wait to catch up with friends who remain THE BEST!!!!

Sylvia Garvin WeissClass of '64

Occupation: Community volunteer

Family: Married to Dr. Donald Weiss. 1 daughter, Kristen Anderson and 2 grandchildren

Interests: Family, art, sports, bocce, bridge, archeology, history, travel, community.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After WVU, I married the love of my life, Steve Hague. We had one daughter, Kristen. We moved to Oklahoma City. We were married 13 years and then divorced. I fell in love with a cowboy, Tom Dulaney. We were married 13 years. After his passing, I moved permanently to Florida where I married Donald. We have been happily married 14 1/2 years. I have travel the world. I have been blessed with wonderful family and friends.

Catherine (Jean) Fleming YoungClass of '64

Occupation: Office Management (retired)

Family: Widowed twice; 3 children; 3 grandchildren; 5 step-children

Interests: Play piano at church; computer; reading; sewing

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Secretarial Certificate, West Liberty State College, 6-1966; Secretary, Wheeling Steel, 6-1966 to 8-1967; Married Howard Foster 8-1967 & moved from Wheeling; Daughter born 1969; Daughter & Son born 1970; lived in 9 cities between 1967 & 2005; B.S., Supervision, Purdue, 1983; MBA, Indiana University, 1997; widowed 2001; Returned to Wheeling to marry Tom Young, 8-2005; widowed 7-2013. Worked in Office Management in healthcare, financial, and promotional products fields, 1987 - 2005.

Janet Friebertshauser JosephClass of '64

Occupation: Marketing Mgr., Touchstone Research Lab

Family: Husband-Mick Joseph, 1 son, 1 daughter, 6 grandchildren ages 3-13

Interests: Golf, reading, music, tennis

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married high school sweetheart and am still happily married 45 years later and living in Wheeling. Was a schoolteacher and substitute teacher for 10 years. Have worked at Touchstone Research Laboratory for almost 20 years. Played church organ for a number of years. Life has been good to us!

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Jay Gill Class of '64

Occupation: Retired Navy and Virginia Beach teacher.

Family: Widower. Daughter Thomi and son David. Son-in-law Rob and granddaughter Payton.

Interests: I like to golf, travel, and watch football. A Steeler fan my entire life.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I joined the Navy in 1965 after failing at college the first time. Wanted to see the world and got to see 36 countries and territories before retiring in 1992. I was stationed in Illinois, Florida, Vietnam, Rhode Island, Greece, and Virginia. I ran into a classmate Chuck Jonas in Vietnam in 1967. I then became a Virginia Beach elementary school teacher retiring after 19 years in 2012.

Carla Greeneltch Class of '64

Occupation: RN

Family: Never married. Had a daughter in 1968 who was adopted.

Interests: Watercolors. Travel. Movies. My dogs.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My daughter found me in 2002 and we have a good relationship. I attended her wedding in NYC in 2011. I broke my leg riding on the back of a motorcycle in Warren, Vermont, in 1973. Went to Miami in 1974 to convalesce and to care for my 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Moved to Arizona in 1976. Graduated from Arizona State in 1981. Worked as RN in Orthopedics, telemetry, CCU, home health, correctional nursing. You always can work as a nurse :-D. I'm back to working part-time at the jail.

Glen Gayheart Class of '64

Occupation: Retired High School Teacher

Family: Married 45 years to Sandy. One son in Cleveland. One granddaughter at Toledo U.

Interests: Golf - wife - golf - dog - golf - Metropolitan - golf - trips - did I say golf

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After one bad year at WVU I joined the Army. Became an infantry Lieutenant with the 2nd Battalion 7th Calvary, serving as a CO, XO, and Platoon leader. I was at Hue during the Tet Offensive and was at Khe Shan during the siege with the Marines. I learned why I wanted to teach and coach, and spent the next 35 years as a social studies teacher (comprehensive major all the traditional subjects plus - Anthropology, Psychology, Philosophy) and coaching mostly track (head boys and girls) and football (mostly as freshman coach and scout). Retired to the NC coast, Ocean Isle Beach in 2005.

Robert (Pidge) Goodrich Class of '64

Occupation: Retired CEO Wendy's Management Group

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Margaret (Maggie) Hadorn PinedaClass of '64

Occupation: Retired Cat Scan Technologist

Family: Daughter - Debbie - 47 yrs old, Son - Matt - 37 yrs old

Interests: Horses - Had several after the age of 50. Disabled now and can't ride any more.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Saved by the grace of God and anxiously awaiting His return! Married to the best man in the world! NOT fat any more!

Janet Haines StewartClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: I am married to Charles Stewart. We have 4 children and 7 grandchildren.

Interests: I enjoy tennis, reading, and working to make Zanesville a better community.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: The last 50 years have just flown by, haven’t they? I started school at Triadelphia as a senior. I was so nervous. Luckily Donna Hannan befriended me and showed me around. Over the years, I have been busy with my wonderful children and adorable and extremely intelligent grandchildren. I became very involved with the art and music community here. I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Ohio University. For several years I took long term substitute teaching assignments. Ten years ago I was elected to the Board of Education. I am happy.

Rebecca (Becky) Grodhaus WannerClass of '64

Occupation: Retired teacher

Family: Husband, Wilson Wanner, also from Wheeling, a Linsly graduate. 2 children

Interests: Son, Brad, 38, grandson, daughter, Laura, 31, & husband, needlework, gardening

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated WVU in education. Family moved to Florida. Wilson and I lived in South Florida until 1988, then we moved to Orlando. I have taught all the elementary grades. Retired in 2008. Our most memorable experience was our daughter's wedding in Rome. We made it into a long extended family vacation. It was fantastic.

Martha (Marti) Hadorn JonesClass of '64

Occupation: Nursing Home Medical Records Mgr.

Family: Lori Roe & Christine Thomas; grandchildren, Brittany, Shawn, Gabriel & Alex

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Donna Hannan KovatchClass of '64

Occupation: Occupational Therapist (retired)

Family: Husband (George); 2 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 3 granddaughters, 2 grandsons

Interests: Spending time w/grandkids, reading, walking, traveling & volunteering at church.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating from VA Commonwealth Univ. with a degree in Occupational Therapy, I accepted a job in Pittsburgh where I met my husband George. We have lived in Pittsburgh ever since and have been married for 43 years. I worked for the Easter Seal Society of Western PA for over 20 years. My husband and I are both retired and enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Ralph (Rick) Harris Class of '64

Occupation: Retired coal miner

Family: Lois Dierkes Wife, Shae and Justin, grown children

Interests: Golf, travel, gardening, cooking, painting, drawing and enjoying retirement.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After getting out of the Navy, I went to Barber College in Wheeling. Cut hair for 3 years. Worked on the Railroad. Worked for Consol for 37 years. Worked maintenance, laid cement block, ran different machinery, ran 50-ton motor in and out of the mine, loaded barges on the river. Went on a cruise for my honeymoon. Went to Florida and enjoyed Disney World. Went to Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley, went to Dolly Sods and got lost and ran into a guy that worked in the mine with me. Enjoying the GREAT grandchildren.

David (Dave) Hall Class of '64

Occupation: Retired/Handyman

Family: Sandra "Miller" Hall, David L Hall III, wife Carol and granddaughter Charlotte.

Interests: remodeling, woodworking, history, genealogy and ancestry research

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I married Sandy 8-19-67 and wouldn't have it any other way. I attended West Liberty for 1.5 yrs; from 6-13-66 to 12-28-01 I worked for the local phone company and retired with 35.5 yrs. of service; I've been with the Mt. Olivet VFD since 1974 and I'm the treasurer/trustee; I am a water board member for PSD #1 in Marshall County, WV. We have built two homes and now I'm helping our son remodel his home.

Janet Harman SchaferClass of '64

Occupation: Clinical Research Administrator, retired

Family: 2 children, Jeff and Ann Michelle; 1 granddaughter, Caileigh

Interests: Music, reading, gardening, and enjoying get-togethers with family and friends

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Life has been a journey. I found love early and was married at 19. During the next 23 years, I earned my Master's degree, gave birth to 2 children, taught on the college level, counseled women with unplanned pregnancies, managed a clinic, and lived on a farm with wonderful in-laws across the street and a special grandmother next door. At 42, I was single and moved East. As a clinical research associate, and a member of The Washington Chorus (DC), I traveled to Europe, Asia, and Africa. I have been blessed with great friends along the way and a family whom I dearly love.

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Thomas (Tom) Hawley Class of '64

Occupation: Retired from American Electric Power

Family: Wife, Betty. Married 41 Years (08-12-72). No Kids & No Pets.

Interests: Have a 37' RV that we like to travel in. Spend Jan, Feb, March in south TX.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After HS spent 2 yrs at DeVry Tech. Got Associate degree. Went to work for Weeling Electric Co., then 2 yrs in the US Navy. Saw duty off Vietnam. Went to Wheeling College. Got 2 BSBA degrees, one in Labor Relations and one in Accounting. Heart Attack at age 49 1/2. Double by-pass. Retired in 2001 after 35 years with Wheeling Electric Co./AEP. Along with instumental music, I love to sing. I still dabble with my trumpet. Had a slight heart attack in July 2014. Now I have 2 stents. Feel good! LIFE IS GOOD !!

Janet Henry AndrewsClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Because of when my birthday falls, I graduated from Triadelphia when I was 17 and West Liberty State College when I was 21. I married and we had three children. During those years I owned a quilt and needlework shop. After my husband passed away in 1995, I worked as Director of Education for a large church. Then I met another gentleman and we were together until his passing in 2007. In retirement I enjoy volunteering, teaching quilting classes, traveling, dancing, and spending time with my grandchildren and family.

Stephen (Steve) Harvilla Class of '64

Occupation: Industrial Electrician (Retired)

Family: Married Nancy Lawson (THS 67) in 1970. 2 sons and 3 grandsons.

Interests: Over the years my interests have changed. Right now it's my grandsons.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I served four years and three weeks active duty U.S. Air Force. I graduated from Belmont Technical College in 1985. I have always lived in the Ohio Valley. Now that I'm retired I'd like to spend a little more time in our Florida house.

Elizabeth (Louise) Hazlett JohnsonClass of '64

Occupation: retired

Family: Husband: Jerry Johnson, retired UPS; Stepdaughter: Jessica Johnson, 23

Interests: Travel, cooking, gardening, exercise, fun with family and friends

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Dennis Schrader in 1966 and graduated from West Liberty State College, 1967. Moved to Pittsburgh and taught first grade for one year. Worked for U.S. Steel Corp. from 1968-1975. Moved to Jackson, Michigan for husband's new job. 1979 moved to Birmingham, Alabama and attended UAB; graduated 1982 with degree in Computer Science. Divorced in 1983 and moved back to Jackson, Michigan. Lived and worked in Michigan until 1993. Moved to Atlanta, Georgia; worked for Blue Circle Cement, 1994-2001. Married Jerry Johnson (Prince Charming) November 2000 and lived happily ever after.

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Sally Hess HelmsClass of '64

Occupation: tour guide/itinerary planner for France

Family: husband Ned, daughter Meg, son-in-law Pete, grandson Teddy (age 2)

Interests: I take care of Teddy every Wed and am training our dog to do pet therapy.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Ned & I have lived in N.H. since 1971. We've been involved in Democratic politics, which has been the source of some huge highs and lows over the years. I've been self-employed since 1980, first as a newsletter publisher for 15 years, then as owner of an agency handling vacation rentals in France. I sold the company in 2001 & since then have worked part-time doing itinerary planning for France & occasionally acting as a tour guide for first-time visitors. My mother is 92 and lives at Elmhurst, so I try to get to Wheeling every few months to see her. I hope I've inherited her longevity genes.

Russell (Bruce) Hubbard Class of '64

Occupation: Physician (still working)

Family: Megan 42, Xander 16, Avery 15, Ann (partner) Granddaughters Ashley 6, Eden 4.

Interests: Raising teenagers. Also Horticulture, bonsai, viniculture, cooking and lots more

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Four years at WVU, four years in Nashville at Vanderbilt, then moved to California in 1972 and out here ever since. Lived in same place since 1985. House burned down in firestorm of 2007 and lost everything. I rebuilt on same site. Still working and love my work as a psychiatrist/psychopharmacologist.

Philip (Greg) Hess Class of '64

Occupation: Attorney

Family: Wife Susan (m. since 1969), Philip, Peter, Michael, Aimee

Interests: Charitable boards, reading, gardening, spending time with family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Great family, career in NYC, now life in both NY and SE Florida, still enjoying work, retirement ??, lots of travel

Barry Hill Class of '64

Occupation: Attorney

Family: Married to Lisa Hill, M.D. One son at WVU.

Interests: Golf, travel, entertainment, cars

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Bronze star for Vietnam service; married to Red Witch then divorced; WVU Law School; 35 years suing companies that should have known better than do what they did; married to nice person second time; mostly retired; homes in WV and AZ; have 21-year-old in college; and happiest person you know.

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James (Jim) Joel Class of '64

Occupation: home builder

Interests: travel and golf

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been building high end homes in the Atlanta area for 35 years. I have two sons. One of them owns a car dealership and the other runs my construction co. We have two grand boys 6 and 8. And a lovely wife from the south. I play golf about 200 times a year.

Gregory (Greg) Johnston Class of '64

Occupation: Brand Ambassador,Prepaid Gift Cards(P/T)

Family: Divorced, 3 Children, 3 Grandchildren

Interests: Gardening,Walking,Biking,Cars,Motorcycles,Family and Grandchildren.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Served with U.S. Army (Signal Intelligence), Retail Management career (lots of travel and relocations), Self employed as a speciality contractor building and restoring Playlands for McDonalds Corp. (lots of travel), Still working part time in retail Management as a brand ambassador.

James (Jim) Irwin Class of '64

Occupation: Retired Postman

Family: Wife Marsha, one son, one daughter, two grandchildren

Interests: Golf

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Served active duty Navy then six years in Reserves.

Ralph Johnson Class of '64

Occupation: Retired from American Electric Power

Family: Married to Susan. Son Nathan, his wife Maureen, granddaughter Kate Renee

Interests: Vacationing, working around house, and relaxing

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Military time, getting married at age 32. Having a son and later becoming a grandfather! Also many memorable vacations.

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Michael (Mick) Joseph Class of '64

Occupation: Dentist

Family: Wife-Janet, 1 son, 1 daughter, 6 grandchildren between ages of 3 and 13

Interests: Golf, following sports, Fantasy Football, walking

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating from West Virginia University School of Dentistry, I established my own practice in Wheeling and am still practicing dentistry 42 years later. I married my high school sweetheart, Janet Friebertshauser, 45 years ago. Our son and daughter both hold positions in the field of dentistry; both are married and have 3 children each. We are fortunate to have good health and have found fulfilling lives in Wheeling.

Karen Keefer HawkinsClass of '64

Occupation: Retired Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Family: 2 daughters, 1 son, 6 grandchildren

Interests: reading, quilting

Margo Joseph KragerClass of '64

Occupation: Small Business owner

Family: Husband, Ron..one daughter, Meighan, son-in-law Matt and three small grandsons

Interests: Historic textiles, hiking, kayaking, reading

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: BS from Michigan State in Medical Technology, continuing Education in Art History, History with emphasis on Textiles. Opened first 'brick and mortar' fabric store in 1983, now website ReproductionFabrics.com. Recently relocated from Montana (27 years) to Minnesota to be closer to family.

Mary Kasdan Class of '64

Occupation: Journalist, then substitute teaching

Family: Married for 30 years to Lindsay Chaney and our son is Ben Chaney, 27.

Interests: Reading, news, films, exercise, travel, volunteer writing

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Lois Klabano HansonClass of '64

Occupation: Bookstore Manager / Retired Teacher

Family: Spouse Burton, Daughter Rachel, Son-in-law Daniel, Grandsons - Eddie and Sam

Interests: Read, walk, work in my flower beds, research 19th century Jews in Mount Vernon

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: What's been memorable? All the little things we share. The love that started with parents and extends through generations to grandsons. Good friends who have always been there. A husband who has always encouraged me. Two careers that I have loved. A passion for research and writing.

Linda Korn GrahamClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Married, working on 49 years, husband Kershaw, 3 children, 5 grandchildren

Interests: Reading, camping, traveling, spending time with grandchildren & family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Memorable Life Experiences: Enjoy living close to children and grandchildren and helping to care for the babies when they were small. Enjoy watching Clemson football. Worked off and on between children as a secretary for a transportation company. Tragedy entered our lives in 1983 when our 12 year old son was killed by a drunk driver. However, our lives have been blessed with the arrival of the 5 grandchildren.

Kathy King TurnerClass of '64

Occupation: Retired DOD Computer Analyst

Family: Married to Dr. Aldon Turner, an Economist, 2 stepchildren, 3 grandchildren

Interests: Quilting/Art Quilts, golfing, wine, cooking, travel, reading

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Meeting and marrying my one-of-a-kind Montana "Cowboy". Getting my Masters in Computer Science (who'd a thunk that). Working with some great people and having wonderful opportunities. Retiring! Watching three grandchildren grow up way too fast.

Elizabeth (Ann) Koon FlueckigerClass of '64

Occupation: Retired Real Estate Consultant

Family: husband Bob, 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren, 1 dog

Interests: traveling, reading, gardening, volunteering

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Like most families, we have had a few bumps along the way, but overall it has been a great 50 years. Currently, the best part is being able to take a daily beach walk.

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Janis Kroggel VosvickClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Charles Wilson Vosvick/ David Vosvick/ Leigh Rumsey, 7 grandchildren/ 2 great

Interests: Reading and traveling, volunteer work at The Soup Kitchen

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Spent 48 amazing years with Dave and miss him everyday. Worked at Stone and Thomas for 14 years and managed the showroom at Famous Supply for 14 years, which gave me a chance to travel also.

Judith (Judy) Kurner WilliamsonClass of '64

Occupation: Retired from retail & hospital pharmacy.

Family: One daughter Kara, her husband Clint and 2 grandkids, Owen (5) & Anna (5 months)

Interests: Love to travel, go to concerts, and play with the grandkids.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school I attended West Liberty and stayed in Wheeling to work. Moved to Columbus, OH, for a few years, but moved back to Wheeling after divorcing. Good move to be around old friends and family. My daughter attended Woodsdale and Triadelphia Middle School, as I did. My time now is spent babysitting whenever needed, and enjoying the family.

Donna Kovalchie StahlClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Still married.....2 children, 2 grandchildren (Nicholas and Lauren) and 2 cats.

Interests: Walking and swimming are my passions along with spending time with Lauren.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I believe in giving my time to helping others so I devote my time to volunteering at Hoag Hospital, serving on the board for one of the many organizations in my church, and am involved in my community's public safety program.

Paul Kudlak Class of '64

Occupation: Retired Independent Insurance Agent

Family: Married in 1973 to Genny with 3 children: Nichole, Paul and Natalie

Interests: My two granddaughters, traveling, reading, golf and old movies.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After college graduation, I moved and worked in Georgia and South Carolina. I returned to Wheeling where I met Genny, the love of my life. Other than a stint as a Management Consultant, I have worked in the Insurance Industry. I purchased an Insurance Agency in 1983 and managed it until I sold it and retired in 2012. Life is short, cherish and love your family, hold dear old friends and live each day as if it were your last.

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Kenneth (Ken) Leonard Class of '64

Occupation: Retired College Instructor

Family: wife Ann, children Norman and Stephanie

Interests: gardening, messing about the house, getting back to super-detail model building

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Serving in the US Navy, Working on Project Apollo spacecraft, Building Internet systems since before there was the Internet we have now, Building communication satellite systems, Making secrets for National Agencies, Earning a B.S. in Geology and a Ph.D. in Ecology, Teaching Junior College (more like 13th grade) for a while, Being a Dad, Being a Grandpa, Having the same wife since 1967. ** Ken was planning to attend the 50th reunion and wrote this bio. He passed away on July 20, 2014.

Dixie Marshall GoodeClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Widow of Hiram Goode, one son, two daughters, and grandchildren

Interests: Love animals

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from West Liberty State College, was a high school teacher and a dance school owner.

Gresh (Bill) Laing Class of '64

Occupation: Teacher/soldier

Family: Michele and Joe

Interests: Fishing and riding my Harley

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Peggy Thonen. Have two sons Barry and Jason. Retired from teaching Chemistry and Physics at Wheeling Park H.S.. Retired from U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant with 30 years active duty and reserves. Served in Viet Nam and Iraq.

Rupert (Tam) Mallory Class of '64

Occupation: Rehabilitation Counselor (Retired 12/05)

Family: Wife-Linda; Son-Eric Sean Mallory; Daughter-Heather Dawn Curtis Mallory

Interests: Space Science; Parapsychology; Spacestamp/Covers; Reading; Folk Music

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Concord University-B.A. Psych. ('68); WVU- M.S. Rehab. Counseling ('73);Worked with inmates at WV State Penitentiary, Moundsville, WV & Div. Rehab. Services clients at the WV Rehabilitation Center in Institute, WV providing Counseling in psychological, medical & vocational adjustment to disability and reviewed cases submitted to WVRC for appropriateness for WVRC services; Co-founder of first Intercollegiate Bowling Team at Concord & participated in NAIA Bowling championship (66 & 68); Member of Statehouse Mixed Bowling League for 24 years-'76-'00 (Sec./Treasurer 9 yrs.).

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Rhoda McMahon FahrClass of '64

Occupation: Physical Therapist

Interests: Golf, gardening, travel. Physical Therapy for Headache and Migraine.

David McMillen Class of '64

Occupation: Communications at the National Archives

Family: Wife Linda Moeller

Interests: Reading, squash, puns

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Ph.D. in Applied Social Statistics from the University of Illinois, 1981. Taught fourth grade, high school, and college before going to the Census Bureau in 1980. 1991-95, Senate Governmental Affairs Subcommittee for Senators Kohl (D-WI) and Lieberman (D-CT). 1995-2005, House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight for Representatives Cardis Collins (D-IL) and Henry Waxman (D-CA). 2005, became the External Affairs Liaison at the National Archives. 2008, headed the Census transition team for the Obama administration. Published on popular culture, survey methodology, and the census.

William (Bill) Mays Class of '64

Occupation: Retired Quality Manager

Family: Wife: Jean, Son: Rob, Daughter: Stacy, Corgi dog: Dex, three grandchildren.

Interests: Property management, travel, remodeling, socializing with friends/family.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: USAF four years, Viet Nam Vet, DaNang AB 1967, Osan/Taegu South Korea 1968. Spent 35 years in the foundry/manufacturing industry as quality control/quality assurance manager before retiring in 2003. We now manage our rental units and divide our time between Wheeling and Myrtle Beach, SC.

Barry McMillan Class of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Wife: Bonnie; children: Daniel and Lori; 4 grandchildren

Interests: Flyfishing, flytying, golf, bird hunting, archery, gardening, travel.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Received BS and masters degrees in Geology/geochemistry at WVU and spent 4 years in the USN. Married for 46 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Worked in coal research at College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at WVU as a Research Scientist and Adjunct Professor; later worked in a variety of positions at the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE International) for 25 years; retired as Executive Director. Later worked for TRIAD Engineering Morgantown Branch until I retired a second time. Active in First Presbyterian Church and local engineering societies.

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Sandra (Sandy) Miller HallClass of '64

Occupation: Retired teacher and business owner

Family: Married to David Lee Hall (Class of '64), one son David

Interests: Family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduate of West Liberty University. Pre K---6th. I taught in Marshall County schools before opening a full scale daycare that served the hilltop for 24 years. Our daycare served over a hundred children and kept me on my toes. I sold it July 1, 2013. Now I volunteer at Wheeling Hospital one morning a week. I have been blessed with a wonderful husband and terrific son. I have a great daughter-in-law and a beautiful granddaughter. Life has been good to me and I am very thankful.

Marsha Montgomery StemmeClass of '64

Occupation: Retired Georgia History Teacher, Grade 8

Family: 2 daughters who are married and 4 grandchildren-21, 19, 11, 9

Interests: Volunteering with church, politics, DAR, Scottish society, and family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moving as a Navy wife, living in Hawaii & Colorado. Having children. Losing husband of almost 25 years at age 47 (Bill Kraatz). Having grandchildren. Remarrying in 2007 (Howard). Honeymoon in Scotland. River cruise in Netherlands & Belgium. Fishing on the lake!

David (Dave) Miller Class of '64

Occupation: Engineer

Family: Wife - Kathleen, Daughter - Jennifer, Son - Scott

Mary (Kathy) Minor WoodsClass of '64

Occupation: Psychologist--retired in 2013

Family: I have one son, a daughter-in-law, two grandchildren (9 and 11) and three sibs.

Interests: Dogs, community engagement, travel, friends, family, and food.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I left WV for Philadelphia in 1968. I was married and divorced and have one child. I got a PhD and was a clinical psychologist for many years. I retired in 2013 and have been even busier since then. My son has been a joy. He is a Federal judge in NYC (appointed by President Obama). He is married to a wonderful woman who is an attorney, and I have a granddaughter and grandson, who are lots of fun. I understand that I was lost for the last fifty years but will be no more. My e-mail is mkmwoods@gmail.com!

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Sarah (Sally) Orum Rollins-ReedClass of '64

Occupation: BSN Nursing

Family: Husband Dr. Charles Reed DSS

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lives ND, Works in Waynesville, NC. One Daughter Suzanne living in San Clemente CA.

Robert Palmer Class of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Mary Eileen Palmer; sons Tim, Kris, Jeff and Robert; Robert Anthony -grandson

Interests: Golf, travel, reading, church and visiting our children

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Joining USMC and serving 13 mos and 29 days in Viet Nam, three months working with Korean Marines as a Communication/Linguist to learn the language to translate between them and American Forces; being housed and entertained by Don Ho while in Hawaii; serving in Con Thien with 1st BN, 9th Marines; working communications for the Bob Hope and other USO Shows. Being extracted from Con Thien by a C-130 Marine Aircraft, the heaviest combat experience while in Viet Nam. Joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 141. Meeting my wife after coming home and starting our family.

Connie Moran HarrisClass of '64

Occupation: Secretary/State Atty's Office

Family: Robert/husband - 48 yrs, 2 Children: Kimberly & Todd; 4 Grandchildren

Interests: Spending time with "Grands"; Boating; Time with Friends & Going to the beach

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Traveling with husband/children throughout the United States; living 2 years in England; traveling throughout Europe & visiting husband while he was working in Thailand; Celebrating an Anniversary during a Hot Air Balloon Ride; Riding the rapids on the Rio Grande River. Too many great life experiences to condense down...being a cancer survivor has made me grateful for all information listed above and then some!

Georgette Otten GriffithClass of '64

Occupation: Retired High School Art Teacher

Family: James R. Griffith, Husband

Interests: Artist, Gardening, Traveling, Reading and enjoying life.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I married my high school sweetheart. We have lived in New York and West Virginia. My husband worked at JFK Airport and then 30 years as Airport Director for the WV North Central Regional Airport until his retirement 3 years ago. I am the owner of the Woodland Brook Studio, a Graphic Design business for over 35 years and it still keeps me busy. We have traveled throughout the US and abroad over our 45 years of marriage. Since retirement, we have especially enjoyed our travels in our RV along with our Cocker Spaniel, Kate.

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Kathleen (Kathy) Pelkey MillerClass of '64

Occupation: Pediatric nurse practitioner

Family: Husband, David Miller, Two children: Jennifer and Scott

Interests: Traveling, crafts, painting, reading

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married to David for 47 years. (He is a saint!) Have lived in St Louis, MO; Louisville, KY; Sarasota, FL; Atlanta, GA; Washington DC; and Raleigh, NC. MSN and PhD. Have worked at University of South Florida teaching nursing; faculty in Colleges of Medicine in Pediatric Endocrinology at USF, Emory University, Georgetown, and Duke. Five grandchildren. Looking forward to retirement in Florida:)

Daniel (Danny) Petri Class of '64

Occupation: Retired teacher and coach

Family: Wife:Darlene; Sons:Jeff and Justin; Grandchildren:three

Interests: Enjoy golf, traveling, and spending time with grandchildren.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: For 36 years I taught and coached baseball, basketball, and golf at Brooke High School, Linsly, and West Liberty State College. Retirement has afforded us the opportunity to travel, trade West Virginia winters for sunny Stuart, Florida, a few months each year, and keep working to improve my golf game. So hard to believe how quickly 50 years passed!

Teresa (Terri) Paxton DunnClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Daughter, husband and 2 dogs

Interests: Varied outdoor activities

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Many happy moments

Nancy Pelkey DierkesClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: One daughter and 3 grandchildren

Interests: Arts, crafts, sewing, crochet, floral design, anything but house work!

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I received certification from Hixson School of Design in Ohio. I taught at WVNCC for 25 years part time (evening classes) and at Ohio and Marshall County Schools (art classes). Also worked at Wheeling Flower Shop for 15 years. For 20 years I did Craft Shows in WV & Ohio. The name of my craft stand was "The Nuthouse". I have been married to Robert Dierkes for 45 years. We have a beautiful daughter, a son-in-law, and three wonderful grandchildren. I now spend most of my time with the Auxiliary of Wheeling Hospital where I am Artistic Creations Director and a board member.

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Warren (Stan) Powell Class of '64

Occupation: Semi-retired

Family: Wife Carol, twin sons - Steve and Chris, 5 grandchildren.

Interests: Transitioning two businesses to next generation, travel, golf, and more travel.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've had 45 great years and counting with my wife, Carol. My 34 years with NCR introduced me to the world through travel and kept me current with technology. The 22 years we've had a travel business has provided many more travel opportunities. Being involved the past 15 years in the preschool business allowed us to enjoy the experience of grand-parenting before we had our own. The addition of our 5 grandchildren and another due in October are each wonderful life experiences.

Marta (Cherrie) Recht GnazzoClass of '64

Occupation: Manager, Billing/Collections - Law Firm

Family: One daughter, Victoria, a son-in-law, Ron and a grandson, Jacob, 9

Interests: Since buying my 6th Kindle, I read, when not working and travel often.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My daughter's birth, my grandson's birth and each time he tells me he will love me forever - those are so special to me. Each trip I take is better than the last one. Working with over 500 lawyers is memorable in and of itself - and surviving is a challenge as well! I am in a very good place and very happy.

Jay Potter Class of '64

Occupation: Attorney

Family: Wife Zen; son Jeremy; daughter-in-law Po Chi; granddaughter Hiu Kei.

Interests: Participating in locomotive performance testing on CSX Transportation.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, I served in the Navy as a surface warfare line officer (Cruiser-Destroyer Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Amphibious Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam) and received an M.B.A. from Bryant College. I then obtained a law degree from W.V.U. and have since resided in Charleston and worked as an attorney, primarily in environmental litigation. My son Jeremy is the Expeditions Director for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Kathleen (Kate) Quinn Class of '64

Occupation: Historian, researcher, freelance writer

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After living 32 years elsewhere, I returned to Wheeling where I became interested in local history. I have written many articles for journals and magazines and do presentations for West Liberty and Northern Community College. I lived fifteen years in New Zealand where I worked as a microbiologist and indulged my passion for sailing. Later I got my Masters in Education and taught high school science for a few years. Life is full and busy. I am Vice President of Friends of Wheeling, on the Hall of Fame Board, and the WV 150 committee. In my spare time I present programs to local groups.

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David (Dave) Reuther Class of '64

Occupation: Recently Retired Automotive Engineer

Family: Wife Jeanne, 3 sons, daughter-in-law, stepson, 2 granddaughters: Olivia and Zoey

Interests: Camping, hiking, travel, work around the house and volunteer work.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: BSME Carnegie-Mellon University. US Army Corps of Engineers. Enjoyed a 46-year career with General Motors. Jeanne and I look forward to more traveling and spending even more time with our granddaughters.

Nancy Rogers ReaClass of '64

Occupation: Work at College of Central Florida

Family: 2 children, 2 stepchildren, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Interests: Flying with my husband, crafts, and sewing.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was Personnel Director at a hospital in South Florida. My husband and I decided to leave Ft. Lauderdale and move to Crystal River to semi retire. I now work part time as a Staff Assistant with the Advisors at the College of Central Florida. We had our own plane for 8 years but now just rent to fly around Central Florida. We also like to go camping and boating.

Barbara Reiss PurchiaClass of '64

Occupation: Retired from Business (2008)

Family: Great husband. 2 wonderful children, one son, one daughter. One adorable beagle.

Interests: Stained Glass, Reading, Traveling, Scuba Diving, Yoga, Walking the dog

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: BS Math, Ohio U. Work: Software development, process improvements, project management, as developer, manager, director. Co-founder: Boston Software Process Improvement Network. Contributing author: several technical books. Presenter: various technical conferences. Post-retirement: Co-founder: Bedford Farmers' Market; Glass Cooperative (home.comcast.net/~glasscoop). Chair, Bedford Cultural Council. Membership, Friends of Bedford COA. Co-author: Fairy Homes & Gardens (due Oct. 28). Contributor: Artist Studios; American Flag Art books (not yet published). Editor, many E. Ashley Rooney books.

Karen Roberts DissClass of '64

Occupation: Retired from Education

Family: Tom (husband) sons Mike (2/25/66 d. 12/28/05) Tom (Michigan), Tim (California)

Interests: Granddaughters (3) 28 yrs, 11 yrs, and 5 yrs; great grandson (1 year old)

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I grew up in the Children's Home and went to Woodsdale Elementary School until 8th grade. I then was in foster care while attending THS. I am married to Tom Diss who grew up in Center Wheeling and graduated from Wheeling Central. I graduated from Columbus State Community College with an Associates Degree in Information Management. I retired from Westerville City Schools in 2007 (Westerville North High School). In 2007, I was honored to be the keynote speaker at the Baccalaureate program for the senior class.

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Sherry Rosen Class of '64

Occupation: research, writing, and college teaching

Family: Three beautiful children ages 30-40 and two adorable grandchildren ages 4 and 7.

Interests: keeping up with good conversation, good ideas, good movies, and good food

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Past: conducting sociological research in Hong Kong, Jerusalem, and the U.S. and writing a book and academic articles; teaching at universities and colleges in New England, Israel, and New Jersey. Present: writing, research, and evaluation for national Jewish educational institutions in New York (primarily American Jewish Committee and Jewish Theological Seminary). Peak moments: watching the JFK inauguration on a small TV in the THS auditorium in 1961; strolling the Great Wall of China in 1973; living though the 1967 and 1973 wars in Israel, and trying to leave Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001.

Susan (Sue) Salyers StevensonClass of '64

Occupation: Retired Nurse. Mon. Co. Health Dept.

Family: Married 43 years to Paul Stevenson. 2 daughters, Amy and Rachel. 3 grandchildren

Interests: Gardening, reading, going to a beach, and loving my family.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I went back to school after the girls were born. I was a state immunization nurse the last 20 years of work. Educating the families in WV about the importance of immunizations was a real highlight in my work. My sister, Kathy Campbell, lives in St. Clairsville, OH, and I enjoy seeing her often. I have had the opportunity to do some traveling also. Last year I was able to go on my first sea cruise. Loved it.... Hope to go again soon...

Susan Rogers AshleyClass of '64

Occupation: Basketweaver/retired systems analyst

Family: Husband, 1 daughter, 3 stepchildren, 10 grandchildren

Interests: Basketweaving, Photography, Reading, Volunteering

Susan (Susie) Ross SpenceClass of '64

Occupation: Retail

Family: Husband Matt and 2 children Beth and Ross. We have 4 grandchildren.

Interests: Antiques, design, and various community groups

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Taught in Connecticut before moving to Florida in early 70's. Have resided in Boca Raton since 1979. Enjoyed seeing many on Friday evening. I had already made plans with my sister and could not attend Saturday but am sure a great time was had by all. Thank you to the committee for all their hard work and to Sally Hess for "tracking" me down! Look forward to the next one.

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Richard (Allen) Sampson Class of '64

Occupation: Xerox Engineer

Family: Wife Linda, Daughter Caryl

Interests: Electronics, NASCAR, Collecting Mustangs (cars)

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 6 years in the Air Force. Joined Xerox in 1972, I have been there since then.

Paula Schepp WexlerClass of '64

Occupation: Retired, 37 years in the education field

Family: Married with a large extended family of 4 step children, 11 step grandchildren, also 2 nieces and 4 great nieces and nephews.

Interests: Travel, art, music, volunteering, bike riding, playing golf, tennis, and bridge.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After THS, Miss Beneke got me a scholarship to WVU. It wasn’t art at the Sorbonne, but I graduated in education. Returning to Wheeling I started my teaching career at Kruger Street Elem. Next I substitute taught in Coronado, California area, then for DOD schools in Iwakuni, Japan, and traveled the far east for 3 years. Moving to Northern VA in the late 1970’s, I taught elementary school, and studied technology. The last 10 years that I worked, I taught the integration of technology in VA at the elementary and college level until retiring to Dataw Island, near Beaufort, SC with my husband Steve. I travel, golf, bike along the marshes and rivers, and enjoy art and the low country outdoors.

Nancy Sampson MazzellaClass of '64

Occupation: Homemaker

Family: Married Ben in 1975 and we have a daughter Ashley

Sally Schafer ToddClass of '64

Occupation: Retired registered nurse and educator

Family: Husband Joe, 2 stepchildren, 2 grandsons

Interests: Music, exercise, travel

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Bachelor's and Master's degrees in nursing; worked in critical care and open heart surgery; taught at Case Western Reserve and Duke Universities; owned a continuing education business for nurses throughout the U.S. Moved from North Carolina to San Juan Island, WA in 1999.

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Carol Shafer TravisClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: I have 3 Daughters, 7 Grandkids and 2 Greatgrandkids.

Interests: I love spending time with my Grandkids. I love traveling and music.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Growing up in Elm Grove is one of my memorable life experiences. Of course my children. DiCarlo’s pizza and the dances at Wheeling Park. Great childhood.

Kathleen (Kathy) Shores ParsonsClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Husband, Jay; 1 son; 2 daughters; 8 grandsons; 1 step-granddaughter

Interests: Writing, gardening, reading, crafts, the outdoors, time with hubby and family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I attended West Liberty State College after graduation. For a brief time, I worked for Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance. After marrying, (45 years and counting) I was fortunate to be a stay-at-home wife and mother to rear my children and care for my favorite guy. I returned to the workforce in 1988 and retired this year from the United States Postal Service. I still do some writing, I love to garden and spend time outdoors. I do volunteer work for my church and enjoy helping others. We are totally enjoying our 'retirement' and spending time with each other and with family. Life is so good

Chris Seidler Class of '64

Occupation: Veterinarian

Family: Four children

Interests: Antiques,gardening,clock collecting and repair,travel.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Three years in the army after graduation from vet school at Ohio State. Three years at WVU, Four years at Ohio State and all of the friends I have met through the years.

Louis (Lou) Sherman Class of '64

Occupation: Retired judge

Family: Wife - Carol Maltz Sherman (1973)Sons - Eric (37) and Scott (34)

Interests: Our granddaughters, travel, movies, volunteer work, walking our poodle.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation from THS I attended WVU. Graduated in 1968. Attended UVA Law School. Graduated in 1971. Met Carol while clerking for Federal Judge in Baltimore. Married in 1973. Two sons. Eric is doctor in Air Force with the rank of Lt. Col. Married to Anna Sherman.Three wonderful granddaughters (Elizabeth, Lily and Ashley). Scott is CPA working at KPMG. I worked as Legal Aid attorney for many years. Then was partner in firm of Gould & Sherman. Became a judge in Norfolk, VA in 1995 and retired in 2013. Memorable experiences: having a wonderful, supportive family and great lifelong friends.

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George Smith Class of '64

Occupation: Retired teacher and beef cattle farmer

Family: Single

Interests: Raising Hereford cattle and philanthropy

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Presently struggling to survive and overcome atrial fibrillation. Hopefully I will be recovered well enough to attend the events you have scheduled as I am now on a no alcohol, extreme low sodium diet. Use my donation to help with our 50th class reunion.

Leslie (Scott) Smith Class of '64

Family: Daughters-Dr. Kimberly Castellucci and Shannon Flaherty 6 Grandchildren.

Interests: Sailing, motorsports, music, reading, travel, photography, my grandchildren.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Completed BA and MA in Broadcast Journalism at WVU. Much later a MA in Audiology at Western Washington U., Bellingham, WA. Had two super daughters and eventually 6 grandchildren. Restored/renovated 2 houses and several sailboats. Lived aboard a 23' sailboat and circumnavigated the SE corner of the USA for a year. Helped develop the Hearing Aid Division of Costco during an 11 year career. Experienced great successes and terrible disappointments like we all do. Continue to live life in the moment and with as much energy as I can muster.

Robert (Tim) Sieber Class of '64

Occupation: Professor of Anthropology, Univ of Mass

Family: 2 children, Mariah (bn 8/13/77) & Micah (bn 8/17/85). Mariah has 3 kids

Interests: civic & political affairs, world languages & cultures, all kinds of music

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Haverford College, 1964-68; New York City, social worker 1968-1969; NYU graduate school in Anthropology, 1970-1973; Back in West Virginia, 1973-74; move to Boston as professor of Anthropology at Univ of Massachusetts, 1974-present. Still working! Places I have also lived; Berlin; Lisbon; Caracas, Venezuela. I have lived in big cities 49 of the last 50 years. None of them smell right, like WVa does...

James (Jim, Smitty) Smith Class of '64

Occupation: Ohio Coatings Company

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Walter (Walt) Smith Class of '65

Occupation: Customer Service Engineering Specialist

Family: 1 wife 4 kids (3 girls and 1 boy) 1 dog (Sammie) and 2 cats (Charlie and Scotty)

Interests: Remodeling homes / boating in the summer

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After a rather colorful educational experience I ended up graduating from the last class of McKinley Vocational High School. Little did I know the shop I “half heartedly chose” would end up being my lifelong career. After dabbling with college at West Liberty State College for a semester I headed off to the U.S. Navy where I volunteered for the submarine service. I served on both conventional and nuclear submarines and was discharged in May 1971. 4 years ago I retired from Xerox Corporation having just shy of 40 years with them. I graduated from Mohegan Community College in Norwich, CT in 1985 and reside in Niantic, CT, a small coastal community with my wife Susan.

Russell (Russ) Stewart Class of '64

Occupation: Physician

Family: Just celebrated my 27th anniversary with Carlene.

Interests: Traveling, fishing, and photography.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been fortunate to have practiced in a variety of settings in West Virginia, New York, Baltimore, Liverpool England, and since 1976 in Florida. While many of my colleagues are retiring, I have for the past 3 years shifted to working 3-4 days a week in an Urgent Care setting.

Linda Smith BernoskyClass of '64

Occupation: crtt/rpsgt

Family: father and mother both deceased.

Interests: gardening, restoring old cars into streetrods and designing/making jewelry

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation I moved to Springfield, OH and attended respiratory therapy school and became certified. Moved back to Wheeling and worked at OVMC. Moved to Akron, OH, got married. Moved to Lafayette, Louisiana and worked and in respiratory.and Went to sleep school in Birmingham and Atlanta, did an internship and became registered. Ran several sleep centers. Scored studies at home for several labs in Indiana and Louisiana. Retired in 2009 and moved back to Wheeling.

Dennis (Denny) Smythe Class of '64

Occupation: Automotive service, tire store manager

Family: Married with 4 grown children and 12 grandkids

Interests: Tennis, senior softball, bike riding, travel, rc airplanes, reading

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation from Triadelphia High School in 1964 I attended and finished at West Liberty State in 1968. I had joined the Navy in high school and after college went active duty and assigned to a tanker out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After a couple of trips to Viet Nam and many other places in the western Pacific. I returned to Hawaii in 1970. I met my future wife (Sylvia) there and we were married in Denver the same year. We settled in Denver where I worked until I retired in 2011. We have 4 children and 12 grandkids. Still work part-time. Thankful our health is good and enjoy every day.

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William (Bill) Stocker Class of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Married..6 children..14 grandkids…3 great grandkids

Interests: Fishing..on shore & off…cooking..eating out with friends..landscape improvements

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married twice..last time for 25 years and counting..retired in'05 after 37 years in the food distribution business as a Marketing/Advertising executive..16 of those years was in Richmond, VA. Met my wife, Char, in Chicago. Family located in Columbus, Ohio and Irvine, California. Have made a lot of friends through my life experiences. Spent 6 years in Army reserves. We are loving Sarasota where we never thought we would be!! Enjoying everyday !!

Madge Taylor WeeseClass of '64

Occupation: Artist

Family: Son Steve in CA, and daughter Julie 1974-2008. Two grandchildren in Wheeling.

Interests: Art and animals are my main interests. I also like to keep watch for new things.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My children are the best thing that ever happened to me! The exciting things in my life are art and working with stressed and abused animals with difficulties befriending people. I enjoy taking walks and observing my surroundings - always good to see what's new!

Linda Stobart SmithClass of '64

Occupation: Retired RN

Family: Tom is my spouse, 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren

Interests: gardening, swimming, auctions, FB, visiting family & friends, raise dogs

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I like to collect old items & so does my husband. Our house is on 4 acres & our 4 barns are full of stuff along with house & garage. We like to travel if traffic isn't too bad; Germany was awesome as our daughter was there 4 years & took us to many interesting places. We 4 wheel in back field, spend time in our pool, love our dogs, & have had several litters of Boxers & Dobermans.

Lynne Supovitz MayerClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Married to Paul (THS '61) for 45 great years. 2 daughters & a grandaughter

Interests: Travel -- Alaska & French river cruise, and visit kids in Chicago & Colorado.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After THS, I earned education degrees from U of Michigan (BA) and Columbia (MA). In the 80s, more education (Marshall U - MBA, & Ed.D. from WVU). My career of 35+ years was in administration at Marshall Univ., most recently as Associate VP of development. My proudest achievements were related to my Jewish roots. I brought many notable Jewish speakers to Marshall, beginning with Moshe Dayan (started at the top!), &, as president of our local congregation, I raised a half million dollars to restore our beautiful 1925 sanctuary.

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Margaret (Peggy) Thonen LaingClass of '64

Occupation: Retired teacher

Family: Spouse - Gresh W.(Bill) Laing; 2 sons - Jason and Gresh Barrett; 4 grandchildren

Interests: Reading; mission trips, travel, knitting

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We have hosted 39 high school foreign exchange students. I will have completed 17 short-term mission trips by September including 3 to Mexico, 2 to Navajo Reservation, 2 to South Africa, 2 to El Salvador, and 8 to Guatemala. I have been in Japan twice when our son was stationed there with the Navy Band and I have been to Switzerland, Germany, France, Costa Rica, and Mexico to visit some of the kids we hosted. In July we will attend a wedding in Peru and tour Machu Pichu. In my spare time I attend all sporting events for our 2 grandchildren who live in Wheeling.

Karen Wallace KrpanClass of '64

Occupation: Part-time Office Manager

Family: Husband Michael J. Krpan; Marjorie Budrow, Marianne Shiner, Jeannie Bullard

Interests: Reading, Crocheting, Embroidery, Meeting new people.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married for 45 years. 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren. Graduated college 1992 with a degree in Business Administration (I was a slow learner). Lived in Utah & Wyoming. Have lived here in Price for last 38 years. Became a Christian 11 years ago. I am currently the Governing Board Secretary for Price Chapel - a CMA Church. I presently work part-time for a diesel repair service - get to meet many interesting people from all over the country. Traveled back to Wheeling in 1997 for a walk down memory lane - nothing was the same. Especially me!

Pamela (Pam) Taylor AbendrothClass of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Roger and I have been married for forty-four years. We have no children.

Interests: Hiking, gardening, painting, reading, tennis, golf, cooking, and travel.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I retired last spring after a long satisfying career in education. My husband and I love to travel and have been able to do more of that in this last year of my being retired. Over the last five years my brother and sisters and I have loved coming back to WV to enjoy Thanksgiving at Oglebay Park. We share great memories of growing up in Woodsdale and feel lucky to have had childhoods in such a beautiful part of the country. I've lived in northern CA most of my life but still feel that WV is "almost heaven."

James (Jim) Tuel Class of '64

Occupation: Retired Treasurer Marshall Co Schools

Family: Married Linda Mason from Glen Dale; two sons Jeremy in Vienna, VA & Adam in Whg

Interests: Golf and travel. Working part time at Speidel Golf Shop

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Mary Wheat FowlerClass of '64

Occupation: retired, commercial property management

Family: Don - my husband, Roxy - my wire-haired fox terrier

Interests: tennis, gardening, travel, being outdoors

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Met my husband of 42 years while working in the DC area. Lived there for 25 years. Moved to Greensboro, NC, in 1996. Favorite trips: Egypt and Africa! Still return to Wheeling each Thanksgiving for a family reunion with my older sister and nieces and nephew and families in a cabin at Oglebay. Can't believe it has been 50 years since Triadelphia HS!

David (Dave) Woeber Class of '64

Occupation: Retired Radiologic and CT Technologist

Family: 2 Sons, Don and David V Woeber, 2 grandsons David Francis, and Jaxon Woeber

Interests: Web design (radiology webmaster), reading, golf, traveling

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation, I entered the US Navy and served from 1964 to 1968, after serving in the Navy, I then went to the Ohio Valley School of Radiologic Technology, and graduated in 1969 and was registered as a radiologic technologist. I worked at Ohio Valley General Hospital from 1969 to 1971. I then went to work at Guernsey Memorial Hospital as chief technologist from 1971 to 1974. I left Guernsey Memorial to work at Martins Ferry Hospital (East Ohio Regional Hospital) in late 1974, and retired from there in May 2013. I live in Wheeling, with my 2 sons, Don and David, and grandson Jaxon.

Linda Weber MeskewClass of '64

Occupation: Retired Psychotherapist & Chaplain

Family: Married to James for 47 years; two children and 3 grandchildren

Interests: Spirituality/Psychology, family & friends, reading, writing, walking our dog

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: On March 31,2014, we moved from in town to our newly built home on 5 acres of woods. Before we retired, both of us were required to be on emergency call at our local hospital and therefore needed to live closer to town. We love living in the country now, and so does our German Shepherd Dog, Ellie! We were living in the Northwest when Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980, and where our house is built is actually in an area that was completely covered over from the blast, but hey, it is only supposed to erupt about once every 180 years or so!

Danny Williamson Class of '64

Occupation: Husband, Dad, Grandpa

Family: Wife Marlene Kids Denise Danny Darin Derek David Diane Drue+Spouses+14 Grandkids

Interests: Family activities, sports, reading, hiking, Church, traveling when we have time

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After HS, went to WVU. Played football, graduated, married, had a kid, served two years in Army, had a kid, after Army, got a job in Virginia, got MBA, had a kid, moved to TX for a new job, then moved to TN in 1977 for a job, had four more kids in 1979, 1984, 1986, and 1989. Still in TN. Spent 20+ years coaching my kids in BB, FB, Baseball, and Soccer. We've also had kids getting married, grandkids, funerals, and all that goes along with being a spouse, parent, and grandparent.

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Paul Yoho Class of '64

Occupation: Retired

Family: Married, Two Children, Three Grandchildren

Interests: Football, Soccer, Baseball

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Attended Tech School after High School. Worked for Boeing in Huntsville AL, Saturn S1C Rocket. Then worked for Boeing in Seattle, 727 pre flight and Customer first Flight on Electronics Systems. Drafted US Army, Vietnam,(24th Corp & 101st Airborne). Back to Wheeling and Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Electrician East Wheeling Plant. Attended Tech School again then worked for Zymed Medical, Agilent, then Philips Medical N.A. Installed and provided Training on Holter Systems and Telemetry Systems for Hospitals throughout USA and Canada. Retired now, work for Walmart part time.

Rhea Wolodkin SanbornClass of '64

Occupation: Business Owner

Family: Married for 45 years to Steve Sanborn and have 2 grown sons, Michael and Daniel

Interests: Reading, Walking, Swimming, Travel

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have worked successfully with my husband for over 30 years and we have been very fortunate to have traveled out of the country to many interesting places, such as Iceland, Rome, Ireland, Scotland, Hong Kong, and France. We’ve built and modified several homes over the years and had fun doing it. Unfortunately, I have been fighting ovarian cancer over the past 10 years. It’s a tough disease, but you just have to take it one day at a time. My family has been the biggest blessing in my life and it was a joy to watch my sons grown up. Best Wishes to all at the reunion!

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Triadelphia High School Class of 1964 50th Reunion

September 12-13, 2014

IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!! Over the reunion weekend, we saw 106 classmates plus there were

6 more that purchased tickets but could not attend. 112 Wow! Head Basketball and Baseball Coach Tom Ackerman came too.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We express our deep appreciation to the 50th Reunion Planning Committee for its dedicated work to make our reunion the best ever!

Our special thanks goes to classmates:

George Smith for his generous donation Lorry Adelson Blath for designing the Memory Book cover and invitation graphics Dave Woeber for building the largest collection of 1964 classmate photos on the planet David Hall, Nancy Pelkey Dierkes, Carole Adams, Dave Woeber,

and Janet and Mick Joseph for donating the THS’64 Awards and gifts

Thanks also goes to Tom Brown and ReunionDB for building our class database and offering advice and assistance throughout the year leading up to the reunion.

Thank you to all the attendees for without you there would not have been a 50th reunion.

It was great fun and we look forward to seeing you at the next gathering.

Please notify us of any changes in home and/or email addresses and phone numbers to keep information updated.

KEEP IN TOUCH TRIADS

Triadelphia High School - Class of 1964Nelson Adams - 1995

Ken Bierkortte - 2013

Jerry Clark - 1997

Sue Dickinson - 1999

Sally Gary - 1990

Susie Henderson - 2012

Tammy Jewett - 1968

Joe Kirchner - 2014

Fred Lunau - 1974

Catherine Mench - 2005

Danny Pascoli - 2012

Cathy Quigley - 1993

Bob Shaw - 2006

Bertha Spry - 2009

Charlotte Straub - 1981

Donna Weir - 2012

Wayne Armstrong - 2014

Tucker Bohlen - 2007

John Cox - 2013

Mary Ann Farley - 2007

Joyce Gill - 2007

Alan Irwin - 1985

Joan Kaplan - 2004

Dave Kloss - 2014

Allan Martin - 1988

Alice Moore - 2008

Sid Petticord - 2005

Wilma Russell - 2013

Clarence Shepherd - 1999

Gary Steele - 2006

Sam Swallow - 1990

Barbara Weyrick - 2013

Doug Berisford - 1977

Jeff Brown - 1983

Mary Jean Davis - 2004

Sharon Garvin - 2009

Marshall Gordon - 2006

Jim Jarvis - 2009

Bill Keller - 2002

Ken Leonard - 2014

Joan Mathuvis - 1998

Linda Murray - 1999

Pete Polen - 2007

Alvin Scott - 1966

Dick Spindler - 2011

Bill Stewart - 2013

Cindy Walter - 2007

Richard Young - 1971