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Charles (Chuck) Allan Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Computer Systems Manager / History Teach
Family: Wife Elaine Ebbing Married 44 Years 2 Children: Lisa, M.Ed - James, MBA
Interests: 12 string guitar golf & travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Drafted Oct 66 18 months stateside, 6 months in Vietnam. Did you watch MASH? I was Radar! In the fall of 69, NCCC launched my computer career. In 1987, we moved to St. Johns County Florida. I continued with my technology career while simultaneously teaching technology classes and American History classes at Florida State College at Jacksonville. I’ve done many Summer Road Trips, visited all the states except Hawaii. Also, France, England, Scotland, Holland, Belgium, Chile, Virgin Islands, played the Old Course at Saint Andrews & hiked Mount Allan in the Canadian Rockies 3 times.
Christine Angle DavisClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired University Faculty School of Ed.
Family: Colleen Davis - Production Mgr. on Broadway, Richard Davis Neuroscientist
Interests: Genealogy, travel, plantation studies, I am a Moveable Feast junkie!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Ed.D. in Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, Retired School Administrator and Assistant Professor [Doctoral and Graduate Programs in Education and Administration]. Most memorable experiences were the people I met while working as a flight attendant. My children are my greatest accomplishment and I treasure my friends [still operating in a "group"] in beautiful South Carolina where every day is a feast for the eyes. I still love researching and writing. The Class Prophesy was pretty accurate - who knew?
Nadine Adams FrielClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: HR Specialist
Family: I am the proud mother of four children and eight grandchildren.
Interests: I love spending time with my wonderful family, traveling and cruising.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We raised our children in Maine where we were transferred after the Tonawanda Paper Mill closed. Once they were grown and gone, I made the move to North Carolina to be near two of my kids and their families.
John Ambrusko Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Professional Musician, Engineer
Family: Married to Lillie, 2 sons and 1 daughter, 3 stepchildren, 8 grandchildren.
Interests: Music, Astronomy, Woodworking, Science.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: First job after graduation apprentice machinist, 4 years at Columbus Mckinnon as Firewelder (hand made chain with a forge), 8 years as a traveling musician. Started college in 1976, Engineering. Worked at Calspan in the rocket propulsion lab for 24 years then at the Calspan UB Research Center for 12 years, now part time employed at Buffalo Bio Blower inc. as a design engineer.
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Dolores Barnes ChesebroClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired
Family: three daughters,Lora,Lisa,&Amy . Four Grandsons
Interests: Spending time with family and friends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married for 46yrs. to my husband Lynn. We raised three daughters who we are very proud of.
Gary Behrns Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired educator (French, Spanish)
Family: Wife: Nancy LombardiChildren: Eric, Maria (John), Steven; Grandsons Ezra, Levi
Interests: family, music, choral singing, travel, Bible distribution, gardening, friends
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I recently retired from teaching after 44 years in middle school, high school and college teaching, including supervising student teachers at Buffalo State. I have been happily married to Nancy for over 40 years and have three great adult children and 2 precious grandsons. I have enjoyed traveling with family and students in Europe and the US. We now enjoy performing with the Buffalo Choral Arts Society. The high school years were very satisfying, but so long ago. I look forward to sharing stories and life experiences with former classmates now on Social Security.
George Bancroft Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Mechanical Engineer
Family: Wife, Michelle (Burnham, class of 67) and three daughters. Three grandsons.
Interests: Hiking, woodworking, traveling to native American events and visiting grandsons.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Played basketball until age 62. I am in the process of mastering CNC routering. Which has allowed me to make the NTHS reunion magnets. Last summer, I enjoyed a tour of the Facebook Campus (Palo Alto CA) where my daughter was teaching a "Girls Who Code" class for six weeks; also enjoyed the Napa Valley wineries. Enjoy running in every city we visit.
Sandra Behnke ThompsonClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired school secretary for Lockport HS
Family: Husband Tom, children - Jodi, Kim, Sarah, Rob & 5 Grandchildren
Interests: Spending summers at our cabin in Canada, gardening and spending time with family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Enjoying our family, daughters, Jodi (Mike) Brown, Kim (Steve) Compeau, Sarah (Joe) Ciepiela, and son Rob and our 5 Grandchildren!
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Patrick Bizzaro Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Professor of English
Family: Resa, Antonio as well as children from previous marriage, Jason and Krissy
Interests: sports, reading literature, writing, exercise
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Left NT and ended up at College at Brockport. Found an interest in English Studies. Took B.A. and M.A. at Brockport and then went to Miami University of Ohio to study toward the PhD, which he received in 1975. Taught at Suffolk Community College on Long Island, Northern Virginia Community College, and East Carolina University. After retiring from East Carolina he took a position at Indiana University of Pennsylvania to teach creative writing as well as in the PhD program in Composition and TESOL. Authored over 30 books of various types. Won a Fulbright to South Africa in 2012.
Frances Brody FillClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: COTA/L
Family: 3 wonderful adult children, Bethany, Laura and Eric and 3 loveable grandkids
Interests: Reading, quilting, tennis and cooking. I love to be surrounded by music.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been a hairdresser, quilt shop owner and a sales rep. In 1994 I decided it was time to go to college, graduated with a degree on Occupational Therapy. Moved to South Carolina in 1998 and I love it. I am currently still working full time but plan to retire this year and move to Charleston, SC to be closer to all my kids and grands. Looking forward to the next part of the adventure!
Lynne Binkley HummelClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Teacher
Family: Husband Clifford, Children Todd, Chris, Lori Grandchildren Jaxon, Jordan, Anna
Interests: Family, Church, Gardening, Reading
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lived and taught in Pennsauken, New Jersey in the 70s, then also a teacher and library clerk in North Tonawanda until 2005, and presently live in Rochester, NY where my husband, a teacher and principal, and I are now both retired. Travels have included roadtrips through New England and out West as far as Calgary, Canada.
Janet Brady WachowiczClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Clerical, former Dental Hygienist
Family: Very happily married 45yrs. to Paul (NTHS Class of 64') 2 children, 7 grandkids
Interests: Being with my family especially grandkids, bicycling, reading, travel, gardening
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Working p.t.for NT Teacher's Union. Traveled to Alaska 2013, an awesome trip! Vacation every year in Canada and Adirondacks with family. Volunteer at DeGraff /NT schools. Would like to do more traveling with my husband in the future. Very blessed to have my mom (95) and my 6 siblings all in NT. I have been fortunate enough to have traveled lifes journey (including having babies, raising children, graduations, marriages, grand-babies, and sadly, too many deaths) with a very special group of women, (all NT grads) and hopefully will continue to make new memories with these cherished friends.
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Terry Bronschidle Class of '65
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married Janet Roggow. We have a son and 1 granddaughter. Live in Tampa.
Interests: Trapshooting, travel and spoiling my granddaughter.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Came home from Vietnam and married Janet (Roggow) in 1968. Worked for GMAC and was transferred first to Olean and then to Tampa in 1981. Spent 25 years in the automobile industry and retired as a general sales manager. We've enjoyed traveling in the Caribbean and Europe, skiing, and sailing.
Janet Buckley SchallerClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Registered Nurse(Soon to be retired)
Family: two sons and two wonderful grandchildren
Joanne Brogan MarksClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired School Dental Hygienist
Family: Fred, Husband of 40 years; one daughter, two sons & one granddaughter
Interests: Family, Friends, Reading, Gardening, Swimming & Travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to Philadelphia area after sophomore year at NTHS. Family ties and lifelong friendship with Linda Guido have allowed me to visit NT throughout the years. Much nostalgia for happy childhood spent in NT. Looking forward to renewing friendships at the class reunion in July and to the birth of my second grandchild in August!
Craig Brozek Class of '65
Occupation: Pharmacist
Family: Linda [wife]Christina[daughter]Melissa [daughter]Michele [daughter]
Interests: Family, Outdoors, Home, Travel, Friends.Quiet times at home.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We are the proud grandparents of five wonderful grandkids.One lives in Manchester, N.H. We just returned from a visit toNew England. We will be back in June.We were in New Orleans and Gulfport, MS to be with our youngestgranddaughter. We spent Mardi Gras with her and Mom.The other crew lives in Elma. We are blessed to have them so closeby.We have lived on Grand Island since 1999. We can see N.T. from theshore and being here brings back memories of wild times at theEdgewater bar.I will take a moment to give tribute to a brave classmate: Ernest Turecki
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Dell (Rob) Campbell Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired
Family: Maureen, wife Allison, daughter
Interests: hunting
James (Jim) Caporale Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Owner of American Flags and Poles
Family: Married the love of my life Nov. 1, 1968 Sylvi Jean Keyser. 7 dogs (all at once)
Interests: Antiques, mechanical musical instruments, and cars
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Union College, N.C.C.C., and U.B.. I taught at Wilson High School. Deputy Sheriff in Niagara County, Attica Riot. In 1973 Sylvi and I moved to Marietta OH. I worked as a used car Manager. I have owned several businesses including Tastee Freez, Norrell Services, Corner Stores, and presently, American Flags and Poles. I Remember: rear engine dragster, fire trucks, Marietta Citizen of the Year, Humane Society, Steve, Jeannie and Kathy, Mr. Grippie, band organ rally, N.T. 1996 (Rae Profrock), musicbox society
Michael (Mike) Burgin Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Nuclear Engineering - Business Owner
Family: Currently engaged to Lana. Two daughters (adopted). Five grandchildren.
Interests: Balalaika Society of Atlanta
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Too many to include in 600 characters but have fond memories of street dances, Tonawanda's Day at Crystal Beach, and friends from the neighborhood. The Navy brought fresh perspective having lived on Guam and in Scotland during my service. Having biological children eluded me but I have two adopted daughters that have brought both great pain and great joy.
Sally Campbell LukasikClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Full time Wife, Mother, and Grandmother
Family: I have three lovely children, which are all adults, and five grandchildren,
Interests: I love gardening, reading, playing with my Grandchildren and camping.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Beside getting married twice, had Three children, became a Beautician, A baby sitter, a cleaning lady, a caregiver,a Grandma who will never say "No", I have enjoyed my life, with all the ups and downs in my life, I remember all the special friends I had in School. And, I hope I will see some of them at the Reunion.
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Susan (Sue) Carnduff BrocheyClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Program operator and receptionist
Family: 45 yrs married Bill Brochey 2 children 5 grandkids widowed in April 2013
Interests: Swimming, gardening,laughing with friends, future traveling,everything Grandkids
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We enjoyed camping, 4 wheeling, snowmobiling , taking the kids to Disney World, the many years of little league and marching band. Many get togethers picnics and road trips. Bill and I as we got older, were always on the hunt for Antiques. Bill was ill for the last 10 years of his life but he managed to enjoy what he could, and always gave me a hard time just to get a laugh out of me! It's been the best life I could have ever imagined that I would ever experience way back in " 1965 " Best Wishes to all of you!
Ronald (Ron) Chrzaszcz Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Tried retiring but still working.
Family: Beautiful wife Paulette; 2 sons, 1 grand-son; 1 daughter, 2 grand-daughters
Interests: Road trips; casinos; dogs; canoeing; reading; movies; best of all: Grandchildren
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to Central New York '73. Married (about time) and divorced (in the nick of). Married now to my best friend, Paulette. Moved to Finger Lakes Region in 2004. Survived 2 bouts of cancer. Retired from Cornell University in 2005 after 20 years. Paulette retired from Cornell University in 2009 after 10 years. Lost my Mom in Summer 2009 (Dad in 1964) and my brother Matt in Fall 2010. Moved to Oklahoma in Fall 2009 to be closer to daughter, son-in-law, and 2 grand-daughters. Paulette and I have both enjoyed returning to the workforce.
Stella (Star) Carlson FerreeClass of '65
Occupation: Hairdresser and House Cleaning
Family: 2 daughters - Angela (Jon) & Kelly (Rich) - 6 grandchildren
Interests: Reading, and vacationing with friends. Very involved with family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Breast Cancer Survivor for 20 years!! Enjoy time with grandchildren; Joshua-21, Alyssa -18, Jace -5, Kirsten- 12, Alex - 6 and Kylie-3. Attend their chorus concerts, violin recitals, cheering and soccer games. I have traveled to many places in the USA with 3 close friends over the last 35 years; including a Disney Cruise last year. Can't believe it has been 50 Years since we graduated!
Barbara Cavarretta BarnesClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired NYS OMRDD 33 YEARS
Family: Divorced No children
Interests: Traveling, ceramics, cards, painting and gardening. Taking care of my fur baby.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Living in Florida for 9 years and working with special Ed children as a Para. Happier to be back in New York missed the four seasons.Enjoyed many wonderful summers with the family at the cottage in Canada.Proud parent of a 10 year old rescued mini dachshund named Cocoa.. she is the love of my life.
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Susan Dietrich ForthClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from occupational therapy office
Family: Married to Gary Forth for 47 yrs. We have 3 children & 4 grandchildren.
Interests: Traveling, camping, boating, swimming, biking, crafts, reading
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Gary and I lived in Astor Pk., Fla. while he was serving in the Navy & continue to see friends from the service. We enjoy summers on Lake Erie with the family at our cottage. We love to travel and Gary and I take trips often; sometimes with our children & grandchildren. My sister & I bravely traveled to Italy on our own one year. Gary and I were also board members for Marriage Encounter of WNY for many yrs. I am thankful to be a breast cancer survivor for 19 yrs. I still see Carol Kloch Tworek & have been blessed to have remained best friends with Nada Kopec Stivers all my life.
Glen (Dolpy) Dolpp Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired-Disabled
Family: Married to Anita Dunn from Wyoming, N.Y. Since December 21, 1971. no children.
Interests: Love the water, boating whenever we get a chance.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 4 years in the Navy after school, Vietnam vet. Worked on the Erie-lackawanda railroad as an equipment mechanic. Moved to Florida in 1975 and started off as a heavy equipment mechanic. Worked my way up to Operations Manager for a construction equipment company. Forced to retire because of a disability at age 55 with severe COPD. I have been on oxygen supplement since1999 and given five years to live. I am still fooling the doctors and hanging i n here.I hope someone takes lots of photo's and puts them here on this website. Make sure the pictures have names attached so you'll know who you're lo
Judith (Judy) Clark TylerClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Library Asst. from NT Schools
Family: Have a daughter Amy and son Jason plus 3 beautiful grandsons.
Interests: Spending time with my family and doing some traveling.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Widowed in 2009. After a year of adjusting, I reconnected on Facebook with an old boyfriend from the late 1960's who was also widowed. We dated for a couple of years & became offically engaged in 2013. I have a daughter who is 39 & living with her husband in Tonawanda & a son 37 who has been in Atlanta for the last 11 years and also happily married. Am also blessed with 3 beautiful grandsons...twins age 3 1/2 & another boy age 2. I enjoy traveling, especially to Atlanta! I have learned never to take ANYTHING for granted. Enjoy each day god has given you to the fullest!
Grace Difrancesco SmithClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Hairstylist for 44 years!
Family: Married to Wally for 47 years! Blessed with 2 sons & four grandchildren.
Interests: Playing tennis, painting, playing cards, gardening & enjoying our 4 grand kids!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Have traveled extensively here & abroad including this past Christmas to Costa Rica with family. Will be heading to the Islands of Greece, Lake Garda, Italy, along with the Tuscany region before going to my home town of Castelli, Abruzzo, Italy to be with my sister and family. We have been blessed with great family and good friends. Wishing all classmates the best of health & happiness.
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Candace Dworzanski Class of '65
Occupation: Retired N.Y.S. Correction Officer 30 yrs
Family: One brother Monte who lives in South Carolina
Interests: Fishing, Bingo, Casino, Poker, Reading
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Corrections officer - I started in Albion , N. Y. Then on to Raybrook/ Saranac Lake-Lake Placid, N.Y. Then on to Queensboro in New York City- then Mastem Park in Buffalo then back to Albion, N.Y. It was interesting finding out how different yet similar people are throughout New York State.
Ronald (Ron) Ellman Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired USAF and NATO
Family: Children Ron Ft Lauderdale, FL Kathy Tonawanda, NY Erik Grandson Tonawanda, NY
Interests: Golf, walking, hiking, biking, bowling, traveling, volunteering, Sabres, Bandits
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated UB 1969 Received MBA from Oklahoma City University in 1981.USAF - IL; Philippines; Taiwan; NC; Guam; NC; Philippines; Japan; Okinawa; Thailand; Cambodia; NY (Rome); OK; OH; Germany; Belgium (NATO). Retired 1989. NATO Civilian 1989-2008 Belgium and Luxembourg. Traveled to 13 European countries for my NATO job. Retired from NATO in 2008. Moved back to NT to be near family and live on Deerwood Golf Course. Have traveled to 35 Counties for business and pleasure, also 48 states.Three most memorable countries visited were Northern Ireland, Israel and Communist China.
Onda Dunn BennettClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Occupational Therapy Educator
Family: Husband: FredDaughter: Lynell StarrSons: Tim Bennett, Michael Bennett
Interests: Retirement!, Pet therapy; Humane SocietyGardeningGrandkids!!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 40 year career in Occupational Therapy: 20 years in mental health practice and 20 years in eduction as teacher, chair, dean. Graduating students from DYouville College, Eastern Kentucky University and Keuka CollegeTo retire this year. Hooray! To spend time in the garden with husband, Grandkids and pets. Beautiful Keuka Lake area is the best place to retire!
Katherine (Kathy) Edwards RobertsClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Beautician
Family: Husband -Harry, daughter Jill, son Michael & his wife Sara. 3 Grandchildren
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Enjoy spending time with friends, family, and especially with Grandchildren, Alaina, Harrison and Meredith.
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Robert (Bob) Eshelman Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Computer Programmer/Analyst
Family: Wife: Diane Harrington Children: Rob, Christian, David Grandchildren: Olive,Moss
Interests: Barbershop singing; hiking; bicycling; playing with grandchildren.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married 47 years; Air Force, stationed in Montana and Nebraska; B.S. Management Science from U.B.; Worked for Marine Midland Bank/HSBC & M&T Bank, retired 2013; Spend half the year in Arkansas with Son's family.
David Fill Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
James (Jim) Emmert Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Wife Terri(NT class of '69)kids,Ken,Kara, grandkids,Alex,Wyatt,Lilli,Finn
Interests: Family,travel,hunting and being at our cabin in the woods!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Happily married to Terri for 44 years. Served in the Army 67-69. Combat wounded in Vietnam '68. Grad of Rosary Hill College '76. Retired from GM in 2005. We have taken many cruises including Tahiti, Alaska, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Acquired acreage in Steuben Co. in '81 and finally built a house in 2010. Besides hunting whitetail in NY, Pa and Canada, have hunted elk and moose in Colorado, Utah and Newfoundland. Our family processes and consumes all our wild game.
Gary Ewing Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Owner of Dental Labs and businesses
Family: Married to Judy for 46 years . Two children, boy &girl. 3 grandchildren
Interests: Love to travel, sail, ski and scuba dive. Love to be with family/travel together
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've enjoyed a rewarding life in restorative Dentistry. Most of all my joy has been my faith and my family. We are very close to our children and g'children , sharing their lives and traveling together. We have the joy of traveling the world visiting cultures and peoples and helping our missionaries. I love children and worked with a group of severely handicapped children. It touched my heart forever. My precious brother died in my arms when he was 27 and I was 29. I learned to love others with all your heart , because today is a gift! Life is precious, invest wisely..
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Gary Forth Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired machinist
Family: Married to Susan Dietrich for 47 yrs. We have 3 children & 4 grandchildren.
Interests: Fishing, boating, traveling, camping, computers, swimming, biking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I served 4 yrs. in the Navy, stationed in Fla. & Oceana, VA; with a tour of the Mediterranean aboard the USS Saratoga. I remain good friends with men I served with. I helped my father-in-law build the home we live in. I was a machinist at Niagara Cutter & then went to Greatbatch to work on EDM & CNC machines, making medical implant parts. Sue & I were on the board of Marriage Encounter for many yrs. giving Weekends to couples. I retired from Greatbatch in 2013 and enjoy summers at our cottage, travelling, taking road trips, spending time with our family & doing projects around the house.
Nancy Fronczek GlassClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired electronics supervisor
Family: Married to Tom Glass, sons Keith (Lisa) and Brian (Jenifer) 5 grandchildren
Interests: Reading, bowling, golf, quilting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lived in England two years while Tom was in Air Force. Two sons both NTHS graduates. Keith is NT police officer, Brian is Cyber Security Manager for a bank. Tom and I like to travel and cruise annually. We stayed in NT as did our sons. We enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Martha Forkel EddyClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Molecular Bio. Research
Family: Married college sweetheart Roger in 1970. Daugher Robin and son Patrick
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Rog and I both worked in Research Division of Roswell Park until retirement.Now enjoying life on our small farm in Wales
Stephen Friot Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Federal Judge
Family: Wife, Nancy. One son, Andy, and daughter in law Elena
Interests: Sailing, woodworking, international judicial relations
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Practiced law in Oklahoma City for 29 years until 2001, when President George W. Bush appointed me to the federal bench. Married Nancy in 1976. Best thing I ever did. Our son, Andy, is a Major in the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and a Navigator on the MC-130 Combat Talon.
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Terry Gawrys Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired, 20yrs. Video Industry
Family: Wife Rosemarie son Ryan/Kori/sons Riley,Reid sisLinda,Arlene,bro,Keith
Interests: golf ,bowling ,boating ,fishing, Yankees ,Bills,Sabres, sons muny ball team
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: army 4 yrs comm super,data spec,traveled Europe.army reunions.video ind.miss great employees/customers. great vacations in carib. with wife. vacations with friends chip/sue,don/paula,judy/skip. family cottage lime lake. most memorable sons birth kids wedding birth of grandchildren
Kathleen (Kathy) Gosch CamannClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired 1997 NYNEX Control Manager
Family: Married to Daniel Camann for 46 years.
Interests: Fly Fishing, golf, gardening, scrapbooking and travel.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We have lived in Maine since 1972. Since Dan retired from teaching high school in 2007, we have enjoyed cruising and exploring "the roads less traveled", especially in France and Ireland.
Linda Gawrys DewielClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Classroom Asst. in N.T. Schools 25yrs
Family: Married 44 yrs. to Lyle, Dght. Antoinette/Shawn, Son Timothy, Granddght. Jordan
Interests: Family, golf, wine night, crafting, active in charitable, & civic organizations.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Working with children at Gilmore School for 30 yrs., also forming many new friends, a true family. Family reunions in Ohio with husbands family. Yearly trip to Cedar Point and Bratwurst Festival in Ohio. Every weekend pool parties with family and friends at Sis's. Enjoyed Watching Jordan's Dance recitals/cheering. Wine trip with friends to Canadian wine trail. Was voted by 6th Grade class as having true spirit at Meadow School 2015.
Cheryl Goodman ZuberClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Grant Manager/Administrator
Family: Husband, Al (47 yrs); Daughters Vicki & Dyan; Grands Autumn, Brandon and Annah
Interests: Travel, reading, travel, walking, travel, wateraerobics, travel and Disney
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Of uppermost importance to me were all the great times with my family enjoying our many life's blessings, journeys and adventures together. Love of travel and seeing the world as much as possible is a must which continues to intrigue. Job fulfillment was a life's treasure: 36 years at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and 13 years at UB. Looking forward to seeing former classmates, reconnecting and making more memories. Where has 50 years gone?!!
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Earl (Butch) Graf Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from NT Water Dept.
Family: Married to Ellen Pagels (Class of '66)...2 children and 2 grandchildren
Interests: Hunting, fishing, working at part-time job, and going to cabin in Chautauqua
Jean Harbeck SpencerClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Teacher 7 yrs, Public Health 28 yrs
Family: Amy (Brian) and Andrea (Ryan) and grandkids Mason, Carter, Wade, Knox and Eliza
Interests: Cooking, gardening, home remodeling, genealogy, history adventures, grandkids
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: A graduate of SUNY Oneonta, with an MS from SUNY Plattsburgh. Moved to the Adirondacks, Glens Falls, NY where I lived for 43 years. There I raised two daughters and professionally jumped from Home Economics to focus the majority of my career as the Director of the Warren County WIC Program. Relocated to Richmond, VA in 2012 to join my daughters and their families. Days are now filled with gardening, home renovations and endless activities with my five grandchildren. Enjoying so many things that pre-retirement and long winters didn't allow!
Lynette Gosch Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Co-owner Second Wind kite shop
Family: Wife Elaine Leitner. No biological kids. 9-year-old goddaughter Alyson.
Interests: Writing, music, travel, aerobic dance, hiking, time with my goddaughter.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated SUNY Geneseo and began the travelling I always wanted to do. Lived in six different states; travelled to all 50, Canada and Mexico, and lived briefly in Japan and the Philippines. Began my career as a Women’s Advocate/Career Counselor at Cal State Fullerton in 1977; retired from the County of Sonoma, California in 2007. My partner, Elaine, and I have been together for 35 years, married legally for 7. In 1981 we moved back to North Tonawanda for 15 years, then relocated to Northern California in 1996. In 2005 Elaine and I opened our business, Second Wind, in Bodega Bay.
William (Bill) Grobe III Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Associate Professor
Family: Katharine, Kurt, and Karen
Interests: Reading, exercise, golf, fine wine
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: EdD- SUNY/Buffalo, 1978 President, School Administrators Assoc./NYS President, National Association of Secondary School Principals Executive Board, International Confederation of Principals Distinguished Sevice Award, College of Education, SUNY/Buffalo Birth of my three kids., Birth of grandaughters Norah and Jane
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Susan Harvey HornClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Special Ed. Teacher Aide
Family: Married William Horn who is deceased. 2 children, 3 granddaughters,& expecting 1
Interests: Enjoying grandchildren , Antiquing, going dancing and a little traveling.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have lived in NT most of my life, since I was 4, and enjoyed raising my family and working in Specal Ed. I love traveling to Cuernavaca, Mexico to where my brother-in-law lives and getting pampered. I also have a group of special friends from our class and we have been getting together for over 40 years, traveling together, watching our family's grow and supporting each other through the years. I plan on doing more traveling and enjoying my family and enjoying life.
Bruce Hoffmann Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: My wife's name is Linda (Krull), we have a son, Bret and Heidi is our daughter.
Interests: Building and driving hot rods/street rods, traveling and adopting dogs.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation I got a job at Durez, then was drafted and went to Nam. In '69 met Linda at Panes and we married 14 months later 3/14/70. Our family has traveled a lot over the years using the hot rods that I built going to different events around the country with other local hot rodders. In 1994 I retired from Durez when they made us an offer. Moved to Weeki Wachee, Fl in 2004 but we go back for Canal Fest each year to see all our friends, especially on Wednesday evening cruise night. Fewer friends each year. :-(
Jean Harris MackClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married; two sons and daughters-in-law; two granddaughters and two grandsons.
Interests: I'm a member of the Vienna Choral Society in Vienna, VA.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College and since then have lived in Northern Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. I worked as an office manager for a psychiatric group and for a bureau of The Washington Post. I retired from the Post a year ago and am enjoying traveling and spending time with my family.
Barbara Hayes AdamczykClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: One daughter, two grandchildren
Interests: Love football, especially Bills, Sabres. Family time, gardening, pets.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Born in England. Became US citizen in 1964. Worked for National Grid for 35 yrs. retired 2004. Love cruises. Take care of my grandchildren while daughter works. Enjoying life??????????
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Janet Jayne HaackerClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired RN Cordinator
Family: Married 43yrs to Jack; widowed in'12; 2 married sons (CA & NT); 4 grandkids!
Interests: Grandkids! Travel to CA often; church work, Stephen Ministry, friends & fun
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Traveled to HI x2 with whole family; Nursing career-34yrs; Sharing life with "club" high school friends; activites/travels with my sisters; lots of memories with my grandkids & their family;
Kenneth (Kenneth (Ken)) Keller Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Kettle Operator at Durez Niagara
Family: Wife Susann, 3 children, 6 Grandchildren, 5 dogs
Interests: Bowling, Camping, hunting, shooting, travel, NASCAR races
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Served 3 years in the Army, including a tour in Viet Nam. We enjoy cruises , All inclusive resorts. Recently made a trip to Iceland to visit relatives.
William (Bill) Hoppe Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Tax Manager/Retired
Family: Wife: Patricia, married July 7,1973 Children: Jennifer (1976) William C. (1980)
Interests: Traveling, Music, Sports, Running, Biking, and Photography
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Niagara University in 1970, worked at KPMG (CPA firm) for five years, later became Tax Manager/Assistant Controller at Gaymar Industries in 1979. Moved to Clarence Center in 2013 after living in Tonawanda for 33 years. Active in Little League, school budget advisory board, and professional tax organizations. Retired from Gaymar Industries/Stryker Medical after 32 years in 2011. Cancer survivor twice.
Linda Keitz GuidoClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Dental hygienist - retired
Family: Married to Tom Guido 38 yrs., widowed July 2009, 4 children, 12 grandchildren.
Interests: Reading, bike riding, cooking, baking, sewing, gardening and traveling.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My greatest fortune in life is to have had the love of a wonderful husband and have been blessed with loving children, grandchildren, and a great sister. I treasure the friendships I formed in high school and still enjoy to this day, especially "Club" & my BFF's Janet and Joanne who have been there through good times and bad. I am looking forward to summer cottage-reminiscent of fun times with Coquettes at Saranac Lake, Sherkston Beach, and Chautauqua Lake. I hope the rest of my life is as fulfilling as the past has been!
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Sylvia Keyser CaporaleClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Owner of American Flags and Poles
Family: Married high school sweetheart Jim, "packleader" of Tinkerbell and Rusty
Interests: Main street USA projects for Marietta, Jim and I share common hobbies together
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: N.C.C.C., Buffalo State Master Early Childhood Ed. Enjoyed teaching grades K,1, and 2 for 15 years. Wrote and directed Safety town. Member Zonta Club, Martha Jennings Scholar from Ohio University, Treasurer of Musical Box Society International, Marietta Citizen of the Year, Joined Jim as co-owner of businesses learning and working side by side, mentoring youth employees offering hands on experiences is very rewarding
Suzanne (Sue) Kintner WedekindtClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Paralegal
Family: Married to Les Wedekindt. I have two children, Jeff Ferrari and Jennifer Stone
Interests: Having fun with family and great friends
Mary Kelley MooreClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Secretary; Full-Time Mimi
Family: Married to Richard; one son and one daughter and 2 beautiful granddaughters
Interests: Cruising and attending granddaughters' softball games & dance/play performances.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We have been married for 48 years and have many wonderful memories. We love being with our granddaughters. We especially enjoyed cruising with them in Feb 2014 and are super proud that we got to watch our oldest granddaughter sign her Letter of Intent to attend Canisius College in the Fall on a full Academic/Sports scholarship. Looking forward to Alaska cruise in 2016!
Dennis Kijowski Class of '65
Occupation: Retired - Computer Supervisor
Family: Married, 2 grown sons and 3 grandchildren
Interests: Photography & Travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Three tours of duty in Vietnam, in Marines for 14 years. Worked as a data processing manager for Contra Costa County in California for 25 years. Retired on disability after a motorcycle accident that resulted in memory issues.
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Karen Knauff PairanClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired elementary teacher
Family: husband, Ron sons, Tom and Scott 2 granddaughters and 2 grandsons
Interests: reading, traveling, talking to old friends, church
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My husband has racing homing pigeons. We've been to South Africa twice because of them and many places in the US since we've retired. We have also traveled to Australia and New Zealand.
Nada Kopec StiversClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Son- David Jonathan Stivers - Air Force - 10 years, daughter - Lauren Krista
Interests: Avid quilter, enjoy baking & cooking. Discovering the wonders of Utah & the West
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My most memorable life experience was marrying my husband David of 36 years. He passed in Aug 2013. We traveled together visiting a lot of the USA. The birth of my children is and will always be one of the highlights of my life. They are the miracles in my life!!
Carol Kloch TworekClass of '65 [email protected]
Family: 6 children--4 boys, 2 girls; 11 grandchildren--2 boys, 9 girls
Linda Kolpack CarterClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired business manager
Family: husband Frank, stepson Mike, daughter-in-law Stephanie, 2 grandsons, 2 dogs
Interests: travel - cooking classes in Italy, gardening, part-time citrus farmer, hiking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: B.Ed. SUNY at Buffalo, in Health and Physical Education, graduate studies in perceptual motor learning at the University of Colorado - Boulder, retired from the Dept. of Oceanography at Florida State University, former teacher of Health and Physical Education and Field Hockey Coach, former course administrator, National Defense University, Washington, DC; travel to China, Russia, 12 other European countries, US and Canada; fishing in Alaska
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Donna Kraatz MillerClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Speech Pathologist
Family: Daughter Jackie Mueller, her husband Norm Mueller and their son Matthew.
Interests: Theater, cooking, socializing with friends, reading, going to the gym, movies.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a BS degree in Speech Pathology in 1969. My best friend and I went to Rhode Island for our first teaching-position. I returned to NT and worked at Niagara Wheatfield for 6 yrs. I left the N T area in 1979 to live in Florida with my husband (at the time). I had a daughter named Jackie shortly after we moved. I started working for the Pinellas County Schools in 1987 as a Speech Pathologist. I have recently retired and plan to travel with friends from NT Cheryl Smith and Mary Overturf. First trip will be in Greece.
Joan Kubiniec McKeemanClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired
Family: spouse, Rick McKeeman and 2 kitties.
Interests: hiking, cooking, traveling, avid sports fan
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Work career spanned 48 years in Buffalo, Dallas,St. Louis, California, Tucson, and Greenville SC where I retired in 2013. I lived in northern California for 12 years, where I met my husband, a native Californian. While in California I enjoyed skiing in the Sierra Mountains, visited many wineries in the Napa Valley, fell in love with Carmel, and experienced a major earthquake. Became avid sports fan of the Oakland A's and 49ers. Travel highlights included Machu Picchu, Italy, Greece, and biking down Haleakala in Maui, a 6700 ft. descent over 28 miles on 50th birthday with my sister, Jean.
William (Bill) Koslowski Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Sales/Marketing Executive
Family: Wife, Gail, and two grown children. Three beautiful granddaughters and grandson
Interests: Golf, boating, reading, gardening and travel.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Remember the wonderful NT high school years and also college times. Received bachelor and master degrees. After college, I did some Social Studies teaching; after that, went into the private sector. That work took me all over the United States. Currently, enjoying the retired life.
Jean Kubiniec MurphyClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired
Family: Son, Jason Murphy & Wife Bethany, Grandson Austin & Grandaughter Campbell
Interests: Hiking, travel, reading, "foodie" adventures
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Enjoyed 40+ years as Admin Assistant for various WNY companies and one year in Atlanta for Hewlett Packard. Was involved with the Taste of Buffalo including a three-year term as Restaurant Chairman on Board of Directors coordinating activities of 56 restaurants. Worked with Board of Directors of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame for 10 years coordinating annual Induction Dinner. Enjoying retirement in South Carolina and spending time with my grandchildren in Roanoke, Virginia who are avid soccer players.
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Janice Lasky Class of '65
Occupation: Nurse
Family: 2 girls, Andrea & Danielle 3 grandchildren, Lilly , Julian, Annie
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am single. I have 2 daughters, Andrea and Danielle (who passed away in 2007) 3 grandchildren, Lilly age 16, Annie age 14 and Julian who is 15. I currently work in the medical profession and take care of the elderly in their homes. I enjoy music, dining out, dancing, and being with interesting people.
Judith (Judi) Litten KezarClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from General Motors
Family: I have a son, a stepson, six grandchildren and one great grandson.
Interests: Enjoy being outside in warm weather, reading and a glass of wine and long walks
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Loved traveling to Hawaii and spending time in Florida. Road trips are for visiting kids and grandkids. Hope to return to California to drive the coastline. My greatest accomplishment after the birth of my son was to donate a kidney to him that lasted 35 years! All this with my husband who is my best friend, by my side every step of the way. Very blessed!
Arlene Kupiec ShierlingClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired elementary reading specialist
Family: Married to Stephen in 1981. Son, David, resides in Healdsburg, CA.
Interests: Time is spent on family and friends, travel, home decorating, and gardening.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I truly relish maintaining connections with people from my childhood, my college years, and my career. I appreciate the opportunity to explore new places, make new acquaintances, broaden my experiences, and enjoy more leisure time in my retirement.
John Lawrence Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Chemical Engineer, Project Manager
Family: Wife, Evelyn, of 42 years. 3 children, a boy and 2 girls. 5 grandchildren
Interests: Baha'i, world history and current events, reading, art, golf
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: *U.S Army 71-73, medical corp. served in hospital stateside & loved it *College was a long and crooked road. Engineering was the career path *Married in 73 to Evelyn Henderson (Canadian) and still happily so *Parenthood has been and is a great gift in my life. But, grandparenthood has been pretty darn great too *Moving to a small city in Kentucky was an adjustment, but people are people everywhere and it was good *Traveled a little internationally, mostly for work, to Germany, South Korea, India and Israel. Impressed by the common threads of all peoples*Retired in 2010
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Susan (Sue) Loary WolfeClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Bank Loan Officer
Family: Husband, Ed, sons, Jason and Josh, daughter, Jennifer, 7 grandchildren
Interests: quilting, painting, traveling
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After leaving Western New York in 1973, due to my husband's job transfers, I've had the privilege to live in numerous great cities and make numerous friends in the states of New York, Indiana, Illinois, California, Kentucky and after Ed's retirement, we settled on our 60 acre pleasure ranch in Southeastern Indiana. I am very fortunate my sister lives in NT and we are able to visit annually. I had a very successful career in the credit and banking industry and retired prior to our move to California. Besides my family, my greatest accomplishment is being a two time breast cancer survivor.
Sandra (Sandy) Mangus MayClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: medical secretary - retired
Family: 4 sons, all married, 8 grandchildren, 4 boys & 4 girls
Interests: Traveling, collecting antiques.
Stephen (Steve) Litwin Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married to Adele
Interests: Music, history, genealogy.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Currently retired after working as an Electrical Design Engineer for decades. 2015 marks my 47th year of writing for a variety of Polish American and Music oriented newspapers and publications and currently serve as Associate Editor and Music Editor of the PAJ News published in Buffalo, NY. Relocating to the Southern Tier of New York in 1973 I have written for the New York State Encyclopedia, as well as Billboard Magazine and newspapers in Pennsylvania, California, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In 2004 I was inducted into the World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame.
David Lukasavich Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired math teacher
Family: Married to Joan (NT'66) 3 children, 5 grandkids
Interests: I enjoy fishing and watching my grandkids in their activities.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Too many "Memorable Life Experiences" to even list!!!!
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William (Bill) Manth Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Maintenance Supervisor (Gibbons Commons)
Family: three adult children Lauri , Marc , Melissa13 Grand-Children
Interests: Family , Director of Canal Fest of the Tonawandas , St.Paul Lutheran Church
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired Firefighter for the City of North Tonawanda, retired Electrican NT School System, Retired Deputy Fire Coordinator Niagara County, Former Vice-President of NYS Fire Investigators, Former President ( and other offices). at Gratwick Hose Company. Current Usher at St. Paul Lutheran Church
Jacqueline (Jackie) McCully WilliamsonClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired high school English Teacher
Family: Married to Dag for 40 years. Daughter, Kristin, son-in-law, James, grandson,
Interests: Non-profit volunteer, book club, travel, babysitting grandson, water aerobics
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After college in Long Island, I moved to Boston and became a teacher. I met my husband, Dag, (a New Hampshire guy) and married in 1975. We moved to a suburb of Boston, Chelmsford, where we have lived 38 years. We have one daughter, Kristin, who has been the light of our lives. She and her husband, and 2 year old son live south of Boston, and we are thrilled to be grandparents who are close by. We have been very fortunate to live in a closely knit neighborhood, and have met many other great people along the way who have become our friends. We're loving our retirement now!
Sharon Mangus ZitoClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Social Worker
Family: married to Russ Zito since Sept. 1972.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduate of SUNY College at Buffalo. Retired from Niagara County Department of Social Services (foster care and adoption services) in 2002.
Kathleen (Kathy) Maziarz RaeClass of '65
Occupation: Retired from Platters Chocolate
Family: 3 wonderful children; a daughter and son both married and one son still at home
Interests: My current hobby is rubber stamping cards. I am very active in my church.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I enjoy traveling and one of my most memorable experiences was seeing my son Ron fly the lead Strike Eagle in an airshow in Alaska. I am a three time cancer survivor! I love people and have been blessed to have a wonderful family and have made many special friends through out the years!
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Eileen Midzinski EverittClass of '65
Occupation: Fmr Med Technologist-Microbiology
Family: Laura Esq, Transit planner; Brian, Staff Sen Mark Warner; Steven, City planner
Interests: Family, friends, FL winters, book club, dinner group, Chi Omega, Junior League
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: UB grad, Medical Technologist, married Jim, moved to VA, 3 children, bought our FL home, widowed, winters in FL, visits to NT every summer
Karen Miller SellClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Dental Assistant
Family: My Husband Tom, daughters, Kelli(Drew), Dawn(Justin), Amy, & Five Grandchildren!
Interests: My grandchildren, Fire Co. Aux., Shopping, Traveling, Casinos, and Bingo.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I will be celebrating my 48th wedding anniversary this year with my husband, Tom. Worked in a Dental office part time for thirty seven years, had three wonderful daughters and five grandchildren that I love spending time with. I have been to Las Vegas several times, a cruise to the Western Caribbean, many trips to Virginia Beach and to Florida with great friends and relatives!
Patricia McVetty McVettyClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Bank Teller
Family: Sons: Andrew and Jim (Lindsey)Grandchildren: Eric and Rose
Interests: History: Genealogy, local history, antique pattern glassReading (all types)
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to Lexington, KY my senior year.Graduated from The College of Wooster, B.A. in GeologyLived in Chicago for 11+ yrsLiving in Findlay, OH for 30 yearsWorked as bank teller at Fifth Third Bank for 25 years.
Barbara Miller KuljuClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Widow married 39 years to John three daughters and five grandchildren
Interests: Family, friends, cooking, baking ,knitting, reading, going to the gym
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Vacations with the children and my husband. I just got back from Costa Rica last fall and will take a Disney Cruise in Nov. with my family. I am in Florida now in the winter. I have a condo on the Indian River across from Cape Canaveral where we watched the shuttles go up. They were something to see. Life has been good to me.
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Marsha Milliman EmmonsClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Working hard at Retirement.
Family: Two daughters, and 3 amazing grandchildren.
Interests: Spending time at my condo in N. Ft Myers, Florida. Boating, and volunteer work
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I cherish the memories of my 39 year marriage with my late husband Joe. Creating 2 beautiful daughters, who gave me 3 beautiful grandbabies. I am the current president of the Niagara County Central Rotary Club, where I am chairperson of a "Dictionary Project". I distribute 3rd grade students dictionaries in Starpoint, NW and Wilson schools. I also volunteer at the food pantry in Wilson. Am a life member of the Tuscarora Yacht Club, where every May I chair a spaghetti dinner.I am a social member of Cambria Volunteer Fire Co., where you can usually find me in the kitchen.
Kathleen (Kathy) Niemel OlszowkaClass of '65
Occupation: retired high school teacher
Family: Married to Don Olszowka (1965), two sons, both married. Four grandchildren.
Interests: boating, travel, crafts, golf
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We live on our boat all summer on the Niagara River. We have cruised the entire Erie Canal System, Finger Lakes, 3 Great Lakes, and the St Lawrence River. We have taken cruise ships to Alaska (3 times), Bahamas, St Thomas. We have camped our way west with kids in the 80's, highlights were Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Utah, Arizona. We have traveled through or stayed in almost all the continental states. As we travel, we enjoy visiting state and national parks and historic sites. Don and I have been married 46 years this August.
Marilyn Miller SheaClass of '65
Occupation: Retired - Williamsburg VA
Penny Moore WaltersClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Husband, classmate Bob Walters, 2 children, 6 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild.
Interests: Visiting kids, Christopher (Tracy + 4) and Jill ( Scott +2 + Great) walk & read.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Bob 1968. After 25 yrs Air Force life we moved to Saudi Arabia for 7 years. Bob inspected Saudi aircraft while I enjoyed life of leisure on a brand new compound, making many new friends. Now reside in Decatur, AL. & travel to NT to visit son and family and to SC to visit daughter and family. Our newest "family favorite" is Aubree, our 1 year old Great. How did that happen...we are GREATS!! Oh my!!!!! Maybe 1 day we'll move back to good ol' NT.
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Donald Olszowka Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Teacher
Family: Wife Kathy Two children Micheal & John
Interests: Sports ,Hockey and football, Boating and Travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Teaching and coaching two sports Football and Track& field provided me with many great experiences. In 1987 was named Outstanding coach of the year by the National Federation of State High Schools. In 2013 I was given the Distinguished Service Award by the Missouri Interscholastic Administrators Association. I also served as a member of the Missouri Track and Field Advisory Committee for track and field, from 1986 to 1998 . Today I continue to be involved with Track and Field as A state official . I retied from teaching in 2000 along with my wife Kathy (Niemel) OLSZOWKA
Sharon Palisano LascolaClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: No children
Interests: Bridge, golf, politics
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Marrying the love of my life...Owning a small business...Running for a political office....Taken part in the 2015 White House Conference on Aging....Groups:Florida Alliance for Retired Americans....Democratic Executive Comittee........Philosophy of Life Group......Womans Democratic Club of Florida.... I am sure there are many more things.... but at this age who can remember ....!!
David Oldani Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: CEO Medatrax, Inc /Pres. Four-D Software
Interests: Buffalo Bills; my Dogs; EYW; History; Golf; Math; Music; & Business
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: There are places I'll remember,All my life, though some have changed.Some forever, not for better, some have gone and some remain.All these places have their moments, with lovers and friends I still can recall.Some are dead and some are living. In my life, I've loved them all.But of all these friends and lovers,There is no one compares with you. And these memories lose their meaning, when I think of love as something new.Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more.
Mary Overturf GauthierClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Speech-Language Pathologist
Family: Husband, Paul, 2 sons, Brandon (wife Kristen) and Nathan.
Interests: Travel, hiking, birding, gardening, kayaking, catching up with friends/family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: BS at Buff State, MS from University of Rhode Island with degree in Speech and Language Disorders. Post-graduate work at James Madison University, VA. Worked in clinics and schools in Rhode Island, New Jersey and Virginia. Retired in 2014 and busier than ever. Live with my husband, dog and cat on a "mini-farm" in Northern Virginia. Expecting our first grandchild in April, 2015. Traveling to Greece in Sept. 2015 with friends from N.T.: Donna Kraatz and Cheryle Smith.
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Robert Piorkowski Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Engineer
Family: I have been married for 44 years and have two daughters, and three granddaughter
Interests: Tennis, spending time with friends and family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1970 with a Chemical Engineering Degree and worked for Occidental Petroleum, FMC, Raytheon Services and BASF Corporation. I am retired from BASF Corporation but continue to do consulting in Pressure Vessel Engineering as a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. I am currently bi-coastal and live part of the year in Estero, FL and the other in Eureka, CA.
Gary Plewak Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Semi-retired
Family: wife Fran, 2 sons, 3 grandsons, Ruby (dog)
Interests: golf, skiing, hiking, kayaking and travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Rutgers college BA ChemistryRutgers GSBA MBAstarted in the computer business with IBM. Ended up owning a computer/technology leasing company. Sold it in 2004. Hanging out in Vermont now with the tree huggers.
Linda Pike Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired/Niagara County Health Dept
Family: Three daughters, four grandchildren
Interests: Travel club, book club, church, friends
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduation from college 1992, traveling with best friend Faye, bloody Mary's on various beaches,. Retired but working P/T at NT school district
Darlene Pitman GrobeClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Housewife and part time bookkeeper
Family: Husband Johntwo boys! John Michael, & Richard Scott
Interests: Reading and gardening
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Elaine Rech BlackmonClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from M&T Bankl
Family: Husband, Richard & son, Michael
Interests: Loved going to Manhattan with my girlfriends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Shortly after I was married, I made split pea soup by splitting peas with a sharp knife. It was the laugh of Columbus McKinnon where I worked for many years. Now I know that you use dried peas. LOL!!!
Thomas (Tom) Reif Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired
Family: Wife Mary Ann son and daughter and 5 grandchildren
Interests: Golf and beach
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: worked in sales after collage and finished up working for a armored car company writing contracts for banks and supermarkets.
John Prescott, Jr. Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Attorney
Family: Wife (Nancy (Hornung)) Son (John III) and Grand daughter (Aislinn age 6).
Interests: Age appropriate music, watching baseball and playing pickleball.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Air Force 1968-71. University at Buffalo Graduate 1974. Georgetown University Law Center Graduate 1977. Member New York State Bar and Admitted to Practice before United States Claims Court, US Circuit Courts of Appeal for Second and Sixth Circuits, and US District Courts for Western and Northern Districts of New York, Eastern District of Michigan and Eastern District of Ohio. 43 years and counting of marriage to my soul mate, Nancy. 37 years and counting as a Dad to a wonderful son. Lifetime best friend and classmate Rod Rowland. Memories of the best parents anyone ever had!
Carol Rees JellieClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Teacher
Family: My family includes my husband, Parris and daughter, Catherine.
Interests: My interests include travel, art, reading, and gardening.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked in special education in Brevard County (the Space Coast), Florida for over 25 years. Enjoyed visiting all seven continents.
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Marcia Renninger SieckmanClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Bureau of Land Management
Family: 2 Children 4 Grand children
Interests: Grand kids, golf, knitting, fishing, gardening, reading.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school I spent three years in the Air Force, met my future husband and married in 1968. Graduated from college and worked for the Federal Government for 30 years, retiring in 2012 from the Bureau of Land Management in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Linda Ridge BarnasClass of '65
Occupation: Secretary/Sales for Ridge Overhead Door
Family: Sons-John & David & daughter-in-law Julie, best friend Welch Corgi named Quinton
Interests: Enjoy traveling and have visited France, Spain, Japan, and St. John in Virgin Is
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Happily married to John for 36 years and sadly widowed for 11 years. Proud Mother of John & David - who is married to Julie. Recently retired from our family business- Ridge Overhead Door of NT and am enjoying each day to the fullest!
Gail Rennels BaumgartnerClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Educator
Family: Married to Richard (Rick) Baumgartner for 45 years, 3 sons and 2+ grandchildren
Interests: Family, traveling, hiking, and drinking wine in the Virginia countryside
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After completing my studies at UB my husband and I moved to Virginia where I taught, among other subjects, English to Speakers of Other Languages in Fairfax County for thirty years. After retiring I was able to start checking items off and adding more to my “bucket list.” There are many more places I want to visit and so much more to learn. Right now I am in the making memories mode! I have been blessed with a wonderful family, good health and great friends. I treasure the memories I have of my good friends from NT…we just always seem to pick up where we left off, 10, 20 or 50 years ago!
Janis Richert OttersteinClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Marketing Rep for Life Ins Company
Family: 2 children - Jeffrey and Jill, 4 grandchildren all living in the area.
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Patricia (Pat) Roman KosinskiClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired, Home Health Care Aide
Family: 2 brothers & 2 sisters, 2 daughters, 6 grandkids, 4 great-grandkids
Interests: I love spending time with my hubby and kids!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I got married the first time when I was 17 and 2 weeks later we went to Italy where we spent the next 2 yrs. with the Army. I love to travel. Lived in Sacramento, Calif. for 4 years. My husband passed away and I came home to raise my daughters. I met my current husband and we have had a great life together! Many of my classmates were from kindergarten thru high school! I organized a group to save Payne Junior High's name when the district wanted to change it...guess now it was in vain!
James (Jim) Schear Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Psychologist/Senior Research Scientist
Family: Three children and five grandchildren
Interests: Family, Friends, Reading, Running
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Within hours of our graduation ceremony, I departed NT and moved to Chicago where I attended college and received my B.A. I pursued my interest in Psychology and obtained my M.S. and Ph.D. In my work as psychologist and as a Red Cross volunteer, I have been inspired to witness the indomitable human spirit. I participated in the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia several times with my two sons and, as a long time runner, I finally got around to running two marathons last year.
Janet Roggow BronschidleClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Joyously Retired
Family: Husband Terry; son Jason; granddaughter Juliet
Interests: Volunteer in elementary school library and lead small groups in church
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Terry and I married in 1968 and are living happily ever after in Tampa, FL. Worked at the Tonawanda News until 1979 when we left NT to move to Florida. We adopted our son, Jason, from Colombia in 1980. I enjoyed a successful career in advertising, marketing and public relations in citrus, medical and homebuilding industries (Florida Big Three), but happily retired in 2008. The only thing we enjoy more than traveling is being grandparents to our 9-year-old granddaughter.
Paula Sattelberg KopfClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Hum.Resources Ass't/Rem.Reading Ass't
Family: Married to Don (same class). We have one son, Aric and one grandson, Charlie.
Interests: Love traveling, spending time with family and friends, walking and swimming.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation and college, Don and I were married 45 yrs., widowed in 2013. We were actively involved in hockey during the years of raising our son along with heading up the NT Club Hockey Org. and watching his baseball games, marching band. We traveled to Hawaii, England, Ireland and many states before retirement. Family vacations were the best! We enjoyed building a house and living on Lake Ontario for 12 yrs. and now I have moved back home to NT. I have enjoyed working on our 50th reunion and reconnecting with friends. Make memories!
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Donna Scott ManthClass of '65
Occupation: Employed at Avanti Ltd.
Family: 3 children Lauri, Marc and Melissa. 13 Grandchildren.
Interests: Family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am a three year cancer survivor. Formerly employed at Wilson Greatbatch as a weld inspector. Enjoyed camping at Lei-Ti and have enjoyed my 14 year old black lab Ebony Ceceile. Belong to St. Paul Lutheran Church my whole life.
Michael (Chip) Siemucha Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: North Tonawanda Mailman
Family: wife Sue, son Mike, daughters Carrie & Kim
Interests: Enjoy running everyday!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: In 1966 joined the United States Air Force & served in Vietnam Dec 1967-Dec 1968. Left Air Force in 1970. Married Sue in 1970. We have a son, Michael, and 2 daughters, Carrie and Kim. We have 5 grandchildren; 3 girls and 2 boys. They range in age from 2 years to 12 years old. Looking forward to our 75th year reunion!!
Sally Schoenfeldt RaskinClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Clinical Scientist
Family: Daughter Jillian Raskin Weber (dob 1980) Grandkids (dob 2008) Natalie & Matthew
Interests: Snow Skiing, Travel, Gardening, Pets (dog and cat)
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired from Children's Hospital in Buffalo after 36 years of employment. Widowed in 2005 after 33 years of marriage. Volunteer, with my St. Bernard Therapy Dog (Jackson), weekly at Children's Hospital. Most memorable vacations were to Italy and the Grand Canyon (the latter with longtime best friend Lynne Klein Merrick). In the winter you can find me daily on the ski slopes!
Walter Shipman Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired as of 2002
Family: Wife, Sue, son Jason (39), daughter Erin (29), son Kyle (26) & 5 grandchildren
Interests: Love to spend time at our lake house with the kids & grands; water sports & golf
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: US Army 1967-1970. Worked for the US Secret Service 1972-78. Worked protection details for Presidents Nixon & Ford; was on the Secret Service pistol team and served as a counter sniper. Became US Treasury employee in 1978 and served as an instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in the Firearms Division, Physical Training Division, Marine Law Enforcement Division and Behavioral Science Division until retirement in 2002.
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James (Jim) Sokolowski Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired E.M.T.Fire Dept. U.S. N.A.
Family: two children DAN&DARLENE wife Patricia
Interests: GOLF&BOWLING
Janice Sours RobinsonClass of '65
Occupation: Ret. Social Services Dir. Salvation Army
Family: Tom Robinson '64 Erin (James) Caskie, Andrew (Kristin) Ian,Luke,Patrick,Clara
Donna Snyder McKeownClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired after 39 years in banking - HSBC
Family: 2 sons-Wayne Dotterweich & Rick Dotterweich- 6 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild
Interests: Spending time with family, friends & traveling. Volunteer work in community .
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 39 years in bank management gave me the opportunity to travel and work with people across the USA, Canada, London and the Philippines. I enjoyed working with so many different cultures. The joy of my life are my sons, Wayne & Rick, their wives, Laura & Gabrielle and grandchildren, CJ, Ashley, Briana, Katie, Carl, Patrick & wife Katie and adorable great-granddaughter Olivia. Keeps me busy watching Hockey, Softball, Basketball, Lacrosse and Field-Hockey. I have enjoyed fantastic trips with my dear friend Bob Wunsch and crazy "high school club friends".
Lawrence (Larry) Soucia Class of '65
Occupation: Retired USAF & Retired Auto Worker
Family: Divorced - 3 children; 2 girls and 1 boy and 6 grandchildren
Interests: Fishing and Traveling
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired at age 50. I have traveled to numerous wonderful places including 2 cruises. I have visited Hawaii 3 times, The Dominican Republic, and many other places. I enjoy spending time with my family and grandchildren who are very active in sports.
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Donna Sprenger ShireyClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Youth worker
Family: Married to David over 44 years. Two sons, David and Scott and 2 grandchildren.
Interests: interests include spending time with family, reading, and gardening.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After working over 25 years in Occupational Therapy both in Buffalo and Grand Rapids, (most recently with the brain injured population doing job placement and coaching ), i switched gears to work and direct a program for children and youth living in poverty for about 20 years. Thought i might retire but found i missed it too much so currently working as a coordinator with Campfire USA...yes, i know...why not Girl Scouts from my roots? but they are not so popular in GR. We spend alot of time traveling to and from visiting with our grandchildren in Ohio and have the best times ever!
Bernard (Roy) Stoltz Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: RETIRED MACHINIST
Family: WIFE-CHRISTINE 2 SONS TODD AND DAVID 2 DAUGHTERS TAMMY AND MEGAN 8 GRANDKIDS
Interests: TRAVEL ,FISHING, WOOD WORKING
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: TRAVELING TO DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD
Nancy Spoonley GreeneClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Project Consultant - semi-retired
Family: Lori (daughter) & Timothy (son); 4 grandchildren
Interests: Time with grandchildren, travel, walks on the beach
Mark Stenzel Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Chemical Engineer
Family: Married to Terrie Cobb Deerfield
Interests: Being retired ... art, travel, beach.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: BSChE Clarkson University, graduate study University Kentucky, MBA Duquesne University. 35 years with Calgon Carbon Corporation and lived most of these years in Pittsburgh PA. First wife Katie, no kids. Many Pittsburgh Penguin games. Widowed in 2004. Retired in 2008, met 2nd wife Terrie and moved to warm weather and the beach in New Smyrna Beach FL.
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Ann Sumner FerrioClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married for 46 years to Patrick. One son and one daughter. Three grandchildren
Interests: Bicycling, aerobics, traveling and enjoying the Florida lifestyle.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Have traveled much of the U.S., Caribbean and Europe. Pat and I are fortunate to have great friends worldwide and very close knit, loving families.
Robert Surman Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Aerospace Coatings Specialist
Family: Married 2 children
Interests: Antique aircraft preservation,child predator law enforcement,network marketing
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I spent 10 years in the Air Force and Army. Lived and explored throughout western Alaska living in numerous Eskimo villages along the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers for 11 years. Started and maintained an Aviation Coatings business. Our clientle list included IBM, Ford, Chrysler, General Motors,3M Corporation,Air Force One and numerous celebrities including Tom Cruise.
Mark Stone Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Regional VP Ovations Food Services
Interests: Backpacking/Skiing (both)/Ride my Harley
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: UB class of '69/Burning Man 2012/ USAF 1st LT/Pierce Arrow Rest and Nite Club '77-87/All 4 Bills Super Bowls/DNC regional director '87-97/Buffalo Sabres'97-'99/ Dir Food and Beverages RBC center Raleigh NC (Carolina Hurricanes) '99-'00/Sr VP Arena Services Arco Arena Sacramento (Sac Kings, NBA) ,00-'09/Married and Divorced twice (: Engaged to Vicki Revak/ occasionally practicing Buddhist/
Paul Surace Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired 2002 from Delphi, Lockport
Family: 2 children, 2 step children and best of all my terrific wife
Interests: Traveling, gardening, and woodworking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Too many to mention
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Victoria Swisher NoworytaClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Husband, Michael.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Buffalo State in 1969. Masters degree 1972. Married 1972 to Michael. Both math teachers, Michael at Payne Junior High and Lowry Middle School (33 years) and me at Cheektowaga Central High School (30 years). Moved to Vegas in 2004. We spend our days enjoying the weather and the great variety of fun things Vegas has to offer. My brother, Paul Swisher, still teaches at NTHS so I've been able to keep track of how the school has changed since 1965.
Jacklyn Trietley SchollClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Happily retired
Family: Husband Michael, 2 children and 2 step children, 5 grandchildren
Interests: Dancing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired in 2007 from National Fuel Gas after 30 years. I have been busy with my grandkids and elder care for my mom. My husband and I are active with our antique car club and love to travel to car shows all over the country.
Judy Swartzlander HousemanClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from Tops
Family: Married for 48 years to Richard , three children 5 grandchildren.
Linda Tack VincekClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Human Resources Mgr
Family: Andy and I have son Randy (Christine) plus 3 grandchildren Drew, Megan,Owen
Interests: Retired - summers in Lake View, NY; winters golfing in Myrtle Beach,SC
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Dorothea Voelker BishopClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Legal Assistant
Family: Dennis Bishop (husband), Denise Giessert, M.D., Diane Bishop, L.M.T.
Interests: Working out @gym, spending time w/family, friends & our granddogs & grandcat.
James Wallace Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Director of HR, Mercy Flight, Inc of WNY
Family: Married for 45 years, to my sweet heart Mary Clare. We now have 6 grand kids.
Interests: Self defense instructor and facilitator for diversity training.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Served in the U.S. Navy Reserves, Hospital Corpsman. Married in 1969, we raised two great kids, who are raising their own kids. I got to be a grandfather and enjoy the privilege. Still working (by choice), healthy and happy.
Sharon (Candy) Ver Hague ScaliseClass of '65
Occupation: Retired
Family: Husband Ralph, Daughter Pam Peace, Son Steve , 6 Grandkids, 1 great grandchild
Interests: Usher at Riveria, Zumba, Music, Dancing with grandkids, Cruising in 56' Chevy!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: In high school hung out with Sue Ziehm, Linda Zastrow, Jan Waterstrat, Amy Oldenburg at Panes, Louie's, Edgewater, Sherkston-listening to Motown and Beatles. In 1966 on our honeymoon we were on"Lets Make A Deal "and won a 21" TV Color Console (state of the art then), a rocker with 8 track player & speakers in headrest (still have)& a copper -tone refrigerator! Visited Elvis's Graceland. At age 49 went back to school to pursue Medical Transcription Career- transcriber for private investigator (very interesting!) Sue Ziehm Grant and I did a surveillance investigation just like "Thelma & Louise"!
Judith Walker ShuellClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired-Medical Billing at DeGraff (28y)
Family: Children:Kathy, Tony, and Raedene. Grandchildren:Brandon, Kelly, Nick, Ava, Mike
Interests: Gardening, Geneology, Boaating
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Family is my most important accomplishment.Married 3 x's:Kathy & Tony are gifts from the 1st,my 2nd to Tim Frank blessed me with Raedene.We raised them to be caring adults, they are successful.My 3rd is to Tom Shuell-who has 2 caring daughters-Lisa & Kathy.We have 22 family members 10 grandchildren.I retired at 55 comfortably.We have lived a short time in Ireland & New Zealand. Traveled to Australia, Gerrmany(found family from geneology),& Italy. Enjoy boating the Canal systems to 1000 Islands.Belong to the Cayuga Island Garden Club where we have lived for 8 years enjoying Niagara River.
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Susan (Sue) Warblow JensenClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: retired from insurance industry
Family: I am widowed with a daughter and son and 2 grandaughters
Interests: I love getting together with family and friends
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was married for 48 years until my husband passed away on 12/19/2013 from exposure to agent orange while serving in Viet Nam. I have a wonderful daughter and son and 2 great granddaughters. I have traveled a lot during my lifetime and am enjoying retirement.
Virginia Warner BrownClass of '65
Occupation: Insurance Adjuster & Housewife
Family: Husband, Rodney Brown, daughter Christina Brown & son Steven Brown
Interests: Board member NT Meals on Wheels and Church Women United
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Honeymoon in Germany and many Amtrak trips out West..some with problems!
Robert Walters Class of '65
Occupation: Retired
Family: Wife Penny Moore, son Chris, daughter Jill, 6 Grandchildren, 1Great Grandchild.
Interests: Reading,foreign coin collection, bird watching, sunning & swimming by the pool.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired from the Air Force in 1991 after 25 yrs of service. Stationed in Delaware, Turkey, N.Y., Thailand, Michigan & Florida. Employed by McDonnell Douglas & Boeing Aircraft Companies in Saudi Arabia as Q.C. Inspector on RSAF F-15 aircraft for 7 and 1/2 yrs. Returned to the U.S. in 1999, toured the country visiting family & friends for 7 months before buying a house in Decatur,Al. Worked for H.T. Hackney as Sales Rep, then Industrial Distribution Group in material management. Officially retired from the work force Oct.2010. Have enjoyed traveling to different cities in our great country.
Kathleen (Kathie) Wardell HulburtClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: School counselor
Family: Husband: Peter Hulburt Sons: Christopher, Benjamin and Kevin Grandchildren: 7
Interests: Grand-parenting, Golf, Boating, Reading, Travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I received a BS in Nursing from University at Buffalo and a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from St. Bonaventure. Married in 1968 and we raised our children in Cuba, NY where my husband practiced law. In 1994, we moved to State College, PA and I was a HS guidance counselor in Philipsburg, PA. I retired in 2007. We currently reside in State College and Naples, Fl.
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Peter Wcislo Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from DuPont.
Family: Married, son, daughter, grandson, two granddaughters
Interests: Tropical fish, golf, World Gym
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Former Vice President WNY Aquarium Society Former Vice President Niagara Falls Jr Football Club AAS - Erie Community College BS - Buffalo State Was in supervision at Fisher-Price Toys, Cullen Industries, Nabisco
Barbara Winston PinterClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired International Flight Attendant
Family: I have two children and four grandchildren- all living in the Chicago area.
Interests: Love to horseback ride, hike, read, play bridge and play with my grandkids.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After teaching school for two yrs. I decided I wanted to see the world. I was an international flight attendant for over 30 yrs. with American Airlines and lived in the Chicago area. With my husband Andy I have seen the world- we retired to Tucson, Az several yrs ago- I belong to a book club, hiking group, learning to play bridge and horseback ride. My daughter is a nurse-attorney and my son works for a large company downtown Chicago. I have four grandchildren who I love to visit-
Patricia Wasieczko LinkClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Vidler's 5 & 10 Twenty Years
Family: Son, Kevin, Mortgage BrokerDaughter, Lisa passed away 2002
Interests: Read,play cards,walk, vintage cars & enjoy travels with significant other, Bill
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: National Studebaker Conference, Spokane WA. Spend winter months in Englewood, FL, traveling throughout the state. Spends time with granddaughter, Grace and two step-granddaughters, Sarah and Rachel.
Harry Wilken Class of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired U.S. Military
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Linda Zastrow SoosClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Sons, Christopher and Michael. Grand kids, James,Rachael,Daniel. Husband,Larry.
Interests: Cooking, reading, crocheting ,volunteering at various organizations.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 30 fun filled years managing Soos' Oliver Street Cafe' with my husband Larry. Meeting thousands of memorable people at our business ie. Jim Kelly, members of the U.S. Gold Medal Hockey Team, etc. Organized Oliver Street Community Pride & Ponies on Parade. Ran various fund raising events for Canal Fest, Boys and Girls Club, Gateway Concerts & Oliver Street Car Cruise. Enjoyed catering in the Twin Cities. Christmas in July Parties at our home every summer with new and old friends. Playing softball in N.T. rec. league Now I love babysitting and playing with kids and being with family.Life is Good
Frances Zoladz BonkClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Medical Secretary
Family: Widowed with 3 children and 1 grandchild
Interests: Cooking, reading mysteries, gardening, and spending time with family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Butch Bonk in 1977, had daughter Denise in 1978, son Adam in 1980, and daughter Kate in 1982. Grandson Aaron was born in 2008. My husband passed away in November 2010 of cancer. I am now living the good life with friends and family.
Faye Wittkop VogelClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Part Time Bank Teller
Interests: Love gardening, travel and reading
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I love traveling with my best friend, Linda, and we have the best time sitting on the beach with our bloody marys and go poolside with more to drink
Susan Ziehm GrantClass of '65 [email protected]
Occupation: Real Estate Sales Person, also bartender
Family: I have 3 children, Tracy, Jeff and Jill. Also 3 grandaughter`s.
Interests: I love spending time with family and friends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have fond memories, of my first day at the old No. Tona. High School. Meeting so many, was very frightening, but fun. Recalling the dances in the old gym was very memorable. I have taken many vacations with my family, which is an experience I will never forget. The summer place we had in the 1,000 Islands was the very best.
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