This page contains information of importance to the class.  This information may include any information the sender feels important. 

Examples include: information about an upcoming class reunion, the illness or passing of a classmate, birth or wedding announcements, etc.

NEW INFORMATION IS LISTED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE

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Added Apr.  03, 2010

Dear Class of ’63,

Just after arriving in Florida, I received word that our classmate Peg Nilsson Light had passed away on March 13, 2010 from a massive heart attack.  She lived with her daughter, so anyone wishing to send a card should send it to:

                               Heather Arendt

                              5865 State Road 21

                              Keystone Heights, Fl. 32656-6924

 There was no obituary and no visitation. They will have a memorial mass for her in Florida sometime in the future. 

 I hate the thought of Peg not having a mention in the obituary section of our website, so if there are any of you that have known her over the years and have something to say about Peg’s life, please let me know.

 Bill Passauer

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Added Nov.  03, 2009

Dear Class of ‘63,

It is my sad duty to announce the passing of our beloved Lee Vandall to cancer on or about November 2, 2009 (I’m trying to find out the exact date).  It is requested that cards be sent to his family at:

Marion Vandall

226 E. 6th Street

Oil City, PA 16301

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Added Sept.  25, 2009

Check out the new website at www.OilCityPA.net.

Bill

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Added Sept.  23, 2009

Dear Class,

I just learned that John Vender's mother passed away yesterday. 

Evaline’s Oil City Derrick obituary may be found below.  Our sincerest sympathies go to John and his family at this time.  Anyone desiring to mail a sympathy card made send it to:

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Added Sept.  23, 2009

OCHS classes of 1958, 1963 leading efforts to raise money

 Their challenging other classes to contribute to the band uniform fund.

A group of Oil City High School alumni are challenging other OCHS graduates to make donations to offset the cost of the new Oil City High School Marching Band uniforms.

The Oil City Class of 1963 has already made a $1,075 donation after one of its members, Carol Krawiec, ran with an idea from Jo Miller of the Class of 1958.

Miller said she had the idea for alumni classes to make donations after attending a Christmas concert in which the uniform prototype was on display.

Miller said she thought it would be a good idea if alumni classes did something to help offset the costs.

Krawiec, whose husband, Ted, is a member of the Class of 1958 with Miller, heard of the idea and decided her class should pursue it as well.

"I took off with it," Carol Krawiec said.

The Class of 1963 began the donation process by allowing their Web master, Bill Passauer (also of the Class of 1963), to send e-mails to fellow classmates alerting them to the cause. The e-mail contained photographs of the future band uniforms.

After seeing photos of the uniforms, many believed the new threads were a good cause because they are machine-washable, size-adjustable with snaps for the legs and arms and can be worn over a student's clothes, Carol Krawiec said.

"She's done a beautiful job," Miller said of Carol's ability to jump-start the donation process for her class and others.

The Class of 1958 used another tactic to get the word out to its members about making donations. Miller said the class, which gets together once a month at the Log Cabin Restaurant in Seneca to reminisce and have lunch, also was planning a birthday party next year for its members. In letters discussing next summer's class-wide birthday party, the reunion committee also alerted its members to the donation effort.

To date, the Class of 1958 has raised $305, which it presented last night at the Oil City School Board's monthly work session.

In addition to presenting a check, the Class of 1958 as well as the Class of 1963 issued a formal challenge to other OCHS alumni.

"We would like to initiate a challenge to all alumni of OCHS to help defray the cost of the new band uniforms," members of the classes of 1958 and 1963 said in a prepared statement that was read at Monday's work session.

Carol Krawiec said it would be a big help if every class member would donate $1.

Mary Lou Delahunty from the Class of 1958 and Carol Krawiec also plan to announce the same challenge at the upcoming Oil City homecoming football game.

"I think if one class sees that one class is doing it they'll want to do the same," Ted Krawiec said.

The cause also is near and dear to the Krawiecs' hearts as Ted was a tuba player in the marching band and Carol was a majorette. Their son was a drum major and their daughter was on the dance team.

Delahunty added that anyone can contribute to the cause.

To make a donation, people may send a check payable to Oil City Area School District in care of Susan Fisher, business manager, 825 Granview Road, Oil City.

Those who make a donation should write "band uniforms" in the memo of the check. Carol Krawiec also noted that people also should mention what year they graduated from Oil City so the alumni can track the donation effort.

"I know that times are bad but you can't make a better investment than in a child," Miller said.

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Added Sept.  23, 2009

Oil City band members can't wait to get their new uniforms

Bernie Kober models a sample of the new Oil City High School Marching Band uniforms.

Oil City High School band members and their director are anxiously awaiting new uniforms for the band.

Band director Dan Cartwright said the department has ordered 100 uniforms for 65 members, and they are expected to arrive within the next couple of months. Cartwright said the extras will be necessary as potential replacements and would give the students the ability to grow into the uniforms to make sure they fit properly.

The current uniforms are about 15 years old and have become worn and tattered over time.

Cartwright and Oil City Superintendant Joe Carrico have discussed getting new uniforms for about two years. They brainstormed ideas and discussed them with a design specialist.

Cartwright also received some input from band members, and the ideas were given to the designer, who then created a few sketches. A protoype was presented to Cartwright, and he liked what he saw.

The materials used in the new uniforms are a major improvement over the present uniforms, Cartwright said. The current ones are made out of polyester and wool and are only able to be dry-cleaned.

The new uniforms are able to prevent prespiration, and they have an easy-snap hemming feature. They will be navy blue to match the football team's jerseys and the football field's new turf.

The band department needs to raise about $30,000 for the uniforms, The Oil City High School classes of 1958 and 1963 have already made sizable donations, and the Women of the Moose have contributed $1,600.

Cartwright is confident the band will receive the remaining amount in the next few months. He hopes a good chunk of that will be raised during the Music in Oil Country band festival scheduled Saturday evening at the high school football field.

Music in Oil Country is being held for the first time in 19 years, and nine high school bands - Oil City, Franklin, Allegheny-Clarion Valley, Meadville, Cambridge Springs, Brockway, Freeport, Clearfield and Philipsburg/Osceola - will participate. The Clarion University band will make a featured appearance.

Money to be put toward the uniforms will be raised through admission, concessions, contests and a special air-gram program. Participants will pay a fee and be able to deliver a message over the stadium’s public address system.

The band department is also looking for donations from the community and has planned a few other fundraisers throughout the winter.

Oil City High School is also contributing some funds needed to purchase the uniforms.

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Added Sept.  09, 2009

I received the following email from Jeannetta Lesh that I thought she would like to share with the class:

"I've been off line for several years or more.  I was on the class website and you've done a great job with it as usual.  Sorry I wasn't able to get to the last reunion as my season here at the lake in Elephant Butte, NM doesn't end until around Thanksgiving (usually before the first freeze of the season). I have no one to take over for me at the present time who can live on the property and take care of the business if I want to take a long trip.  I usually am limited to short trips of two or three days at a time when I know customers won't be in and out.   I really enjoyed seeing all the new pictures and reading updated info.  My best wishes to all and especially to Carol for all the hard work she also puts into the website to help keep everyone informed and up to date.

Again thanks for all your hard work and I hope you are doing well and enjoying life - I know I am.

Jeannetta Lesh"

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Added Sept.  03, 2009

Dear Class,

 I received an email today from Rebecca Hogg Pierce that Kenny Winger's wife passed away yesterday.  Elaine’s Oil City Derrick obituary may be found below.  Our sincerest sympathies go to Ken and his family at this time.  Anyone desiring to mail a sympathy card made send it to:

 WINGER, Ken

316 1/2 Bissell Avenue

Oil City, PA 16301

Sincerely,

Bill Passauer

Obituary - Elaine Rae Winger

Elaine Rae Winger, 55, of 316 1/2 Bissell Ave., Oil City, a native of Franklin, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, in UPMC Northwest of Seneca

She was born June 10, 1954, in Franklin, the daughter of John B. and Georgette Kirwin McGinty.

She was married April 20, 1990, to Kenneth L. Winger, and he survives.

Mrs. Winger was employed by the Easter Seal Society as a caregiver.

She was a member of St. Patrick Church of Franklin and was an avid gardener, also enjoying sewing and cooking.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sisters, Georgette Ventura of Lebanon, Diane Clark and her husband, Mark, of Franklin and Mary Boyer of Lebanon; and a brother, Dennis McGinty and his wife, Linda, of Sanford, N.C.

Also surviving are a special friend, Joyce of Seneca; two brothers-in-law, Steve Winger and his wife, Nina, of Abbeyville, S.C., and Dave Winger and his wife, Susan, of Easley, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Mark McGinty; and a niece, Christy McGinty.

Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., of 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Monsignor John Herbein of St. Patrick Church will officiate.

Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Easter Seal Society.

Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com .

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Added Sept.  18, 2009

Dear Class of ’63,

 It’s is my sad duty to report the passing of Carol Baker Boyle’s brother John (Jack) Baker Jr.  This is especially tragic since our Carol lost her mother only last year at about this time.  Jack was taking care of their elderly father and will certainly be missed by the family.  While there is a small piece in the paper this morning, a more complete obituary will be in the paper at a later date. http://www.thederrick.com/Derrick/23.shtml

Cards should be sent to:

 Carol Boyle

1288 Grandview Road

Oil city, PA 16301

 Bill Passauer

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Added April  27, 2008

Dear Class,

I received the following note from Jane Jackson on the passing of her mother:

Bill:

Thanks for the nice note. We can not mourn Mom's passing as she was ready to go. She always told us that aging is not for the weak and she was tired of her 95 year old body but still had a 35 year old mind and sense of humor. She prepared us well and although we miss her tremendously, we have wonderful memories. The entire family spent the last 14 years within 10 miles of one another and we had a great time. What more can you ask for??

 Thanks again,

 Jane Jackson

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Added April  19, 2008

Thanks to Barbra Palmer Tenney, I found out that Jim Swires out of the hospital and is back home.  To send him a get well card, his home address is: 

Jim Swires

 639 Bankson Rd.

Oil City, PA 16301

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Added April  09, 2008

Dear Class,

 It’s time to break out those get well cards again.  I just received the following from Carol:

 I just found out that we have a classmate that is not doing very well.  He just had a quadruple bypass and some complications have set in.  I don't know at this time what they are, but could you send out a message and have people send cards.  Here is the following name and address as to where he is:

James Swires

c/o UPMC Passavant-Cranberry

1 Francis Way

Cranberry Township, Pa 16066

 It doesn't sound like he is doing very well.

Thoughts and prayers need to be with him and his family.

 Carol

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Added Dec. 10, 2008

Below is a copy of Coach Jim Enos' obituary.  Those wishing to send Jim's wife a card or note my send it to:

Anne Enos

682 Iva Place

The Villages, FL 32162-8750

The following email from Coach Enos' wife Anne was forwarded to me from John Vender:

"We're honoring Jim's wishes that there be no formal funeral. A priest gave him last rites, and after his passing, a Baptist minister led  us in an informal service as his family gathered around his bed. (I'm Baptist)  Tim, Jim's youngest son was not able to be with Jim at the time of death, but had been with him all afternoon the day before.  We're going to hold a private, family mass when Tim returns in January.  Ann"

While this link http://www.robertsfuneralhomes.com/ will take you to the The Roberts Funeral Home in Ocala, FL, there is currently no obituary listed there nor any way of leaving the coaches' family a tribute.

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Added Dec. 05, 2008

Dear Class of 63,

I was informed late last night that our dear friend and classmate Bill Wigren died at approximately 7:30 PM last night in the Seneca hospital from complications.  It is unfortunate that we were unable to learn about his hospitalization until it was too late.  Unfortunately, the new Seneca hospital has a policy not to publish the admission of patients into their hospital as the Titusville hospital does. 

I will post Bill’s obituary and other viewing and funeral information as it becomes available.

I am thankful that Bill was able to attend our 45^th reunion and to see his friends one last time.  Please select the following link to see one of the images of Bill at the reunion.  The picture with Bill is the second one down from the top of the page.  Bill is located in the front, center of the image. 

http://www.rtbfam.com/classof63/2008_class_reunion_group_pictures.htm

 As before, you may send your condolence cards and notes to his wife at:

Mrs. Bill Wigren

1131 W. First St.

Oil City, Pa 16301

Sincerely,

Bill Passauer

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Added Dec. 04, 2008

I received the following message today from Carol.  While I am not able to post any details, per a request, I have been told that time is of the essence for any cards or notes that you may send.

Bill,

We have another classmate that needs our prayers and cards ASAP -- Bill Wigren.  He has been in the hospital for the last month in ICU.  I just found out last night. 

His home address is: 

Bill Wigren

1131 W. First St.

Oil City, Pa 16301

It is important to get the cards out ASAP to his home, please.

 Carol 

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Added Oct. 27, 2008

Dear Class of 1963,

It is my sad duty to announce the passing of our classmate, Michael J. Brown on October 24, 2008. 

You may access additional information about Mike’s passing on the class web site.  Please go to the “What’s New” page. 

http://www.rtbfam.com/classof63/What's_New.htm

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2008) in the gathering space of St. Joseph Church in Oil City.

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Added Sept. 27, 2008

To the class of 63 from Dianne Morin, Richard T Krug's fiancée.

Richard and I had planned to attend the reunion this year, but it was not meant to be. I have nearly recovered physically from the motorcycle accident that took his life and injured me. I hope that your reunion is a memorable event for all of you. It is wonderful and remarkable that your class keeps in such great communication after all the years since graduation. I want to thank all of you who sent me cards and kept me in your prayers after the loss of Dick. It was a great comfort to me. I loved Dick very much and miss him so much. To me, he was just the best man. We were very happy together and enjoyed our lives in Arizona. I hope to visit Oil City in the spring and perhaps I'll meet some of you who are still there.

Again thanks for your comforting words. Dianne

my e-mail is diannemorin@aol.com

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Added Sept. 04, 2008

I just received the following email from Carol,

Bill,

Just wanted you to know and maybe you could send out a message to everyone that Carol Baker Boyle's mother past away and it is in today's paper. 

Cards could be sent to:

Carol Boyle

1288 Grandview Road

Oil city, PA 16301

 Especially since she is have the party Friday night, I think it would be nice if as many that could send out cards. 

 Carol

Here is the link to her obituary.  It probably will not be active very long.  Bill

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Added Sept. 02, 2008

I just received the following email concerning our buddy Clay Campbell.

Carol; 

I am feeling quite well.  The surgeon called me last Sunday with the pathology report and said I am cancer free.  Everything was contained in the tumor and the tissue surrounding the tumor is clean. I didn't loose any of the kidney and am healing fast.

I doubt that I'll be able to make Carol's party.  Even though I am healing fast, I still get tired and am not ready for long evenings.  I'll see you at Cross Creek though.

Thanks for checking up on me.

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Added August 29, 2008

The following email was received from Gail Hicks,

Hi Bill,

First want to thank you for mentioning me on the website.  Four weeks past surgery I am coming along slowly.  Still doing passive exercises, but making headway.  Go to the Dr. next week and hope he will release me to drive and get physical therapy.  The Dr. said he put me back together like Humpty Dumpty, only with a plate and 8 screws.  Just thankful that it wasn't any worse and I am definitely relaxing and enjoying what retirement is all about.
 
Have attached a picture of Tom and some of our classmates when they played basketball at 7th street school.  Haven't seen it on the website, so thought it might bring back some memories.
 
Gail Hicks

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Added & Updated August 21, 2008

Clay called Carol today and said he is doing great.  They feel they got all the cancer as it was isolated to the tumor.  He will not need chemo treatments either.  He will return to the doctor in September for a follow-up.  If you would like to send a get-well card, his address is:

Clay Campbell 

1002 Central Ave. Ext.

Oil City, PA 16301

Carol Thomas Krawiec had a bottom tooth pulled.  She ended up with a very painful dry socket.  She said that as long as she remembers to take her Tylenol she feels much better.

As for me (Bill) they gave up on the most recent medication attempt to control my chest pain when I walk.  This last medicine was a chronic pain medication.  (We can't figure out the cause, so let's treat the symptom.) While I don't suffer from chronic pain, it didn't work anyway.  The pain still came on when I walked, plus the medication kept me in a daze.  As of today, I'm on another new one.  This one speeds up digestion to get the food out of my stomach faster.  The doctor said that he has never seen a case like mine before.  For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about.  I suffer from severe chest pain when I attempt to walk longer than about three blocks.  The good news is that it is definitely NOT my heart.  The question is, "What is it?"  In seven years, they haven't been able to figure it out?

I asked Carol to check on Gail Hicks to see how she is doing after her surgery.  According to Carol, Gail is doing great!

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Added August 1, 2008

Gail Hicks is having surgery on Friday ( Aug. 1st) and she will be in the hospital for a few days.  Her address is:

Gail Hicks

1005 W. Third St.

Oil City, Pa. 16391

John Greene had a knee replacement on the 7th of July.  His address is:

John Greene

1205 Riverside Drive

Oil City, PA 16301

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Added July 31, 2008

John Vender wrote me to let us know that Judy Burchfield's father died a few weeks ago.  If you would like to send her a condolence card, Judy's address is:

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Added July 31, 2008

I received this update about Dixie Tingue Andres this morning from Carol:

Just another little update on Dixie Tingue Andres.  Went to the funeral home this afternoon to see Dixie and her Mom told me it actually was a massive heart attack that took her.  Friday morning when she got up, she was having trouble breathing, so her husband called 911 and her mother and they ended up in the ER.  They ran a bunch of tests and they came up negative till they ran some blood work and then they life flighted her to St. Vincent in Erie where she passed away.  She was an organ donor, so Morrison's had to  wait 24 hour's before they got her.  By that time she was all puffy and un-recognizable.  Her mom is going to be lost as she and Dixie were very close.  Dixie took her every where and did many things for her.  This is her second daughter that she has lost in 18 months.  First her husband died, then her son-in-law , her oldest daughter and now our Dixie who was well known at school for being such a good volleyball player.  Her mom has one son left and he lives in Illinois.

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Added July 30, 2008

Dear Class of 1963,

It is my sad duty to announce the passing of our beloved Dixie Tingue (Andres) to cancer on July 28, 2008.  It is requested that cards be sent to her husband and family at:

The Andres Family
507 Euclid Ave.

Oil City, PA 16301-2627

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Philip H. Scherr, pastor of Good Hope Lutheran Church, officiating.

You may access additional information about Dixie’s passing on the class web site.  Please go to the flowing link: 

http://www.rtbfam.com/classof63/obituaries_vol__ii.htm 

I received the following email from Carol yesterday.  I thought you might like to read it.

“Bill, In case you didn't notice, we lost another classmate Dixie Tingue Andres.  She first was married to classmate Ken Winger from our class and then later married John Andres.

 Anyhow I just saw her down in the park during Oil Heritage the night of the crowning of the queen and talked to her and she told me she was going to Erie for some more testing. They had felt the cancer had spread.  Her poor mom has now lost two of her children and she now only has a son left.

 She is up in her late 80's and she almost died here in the spring.

 Carol”

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Added July 30, 2008

Class of '63 Pre-reunion Party, Friday, September 19, 2008.

Casual, come-as-you-are, and visit with all of your old friends.  We have an open invitation to friends in the class of '62 and '64 to join us.  If you know of anyone in these classes, please contact them or pass this message on to them via email. 

Once again we are at the farm of Carol (Baker) Boyle and her husband Pat.

All food and beverages will be provided.

Time: 7:00 PM till when.

Address: 1288 Grandview Rd., Oil City, PA.  Come in the new farm entrance up in the area of the big field.  A sign and balloons will mark the way.  See you there.

For a map of the area, select the following link: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Oil+City&state=PA&address=1288+Grandview+Rd.

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Added July 19, 2008

The following was part of an email from Bob Hadley.  If you were a student at Innis Street School, you might be interested in this.  For more information, you may reach Bob at: jhadley107@aol.com

Jim Wert, OC class of '65, organizes a Innis Street Reunion each year at PNC Park for a Pirate game. We have had 5 so far and they are a lot of fun. This year's reunion was last Sunday.

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Added July 15, 2008

We have two classmates that should be sent cards :  Gordon (Skip) Cook and Clay Campbell. 

Skip just had both knees operated on and Clay will be having a tumor removed from a kidney on the 13th of August at the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh.  There is a very positive result expected for Clay.

Clay Campbell 

1002 Central Ave. Ext.

Oil City, PA 16301

Gordon (Skip) Cook

17283 Bugtown Road

Pleasantville, PA  16341

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Added May 6, 2008

I received the following email from the son of Dick Krug’s companion, Dianne.  While it was addressed to me, I have received permission to pass it on to you.   At the end is Ben’s email address.  I believe it would be kind to send him and Dianne a note of condolence.

This is Benjamin Morin, Dianne's son.

I wanted to thank you for all you've done in helping inform all that knew Dick in Oil City.  He loved everyone so much there and spoke of it frequently. 

Just for your own perusal, I wanted to let you know that an external examination showed no bee stings or the like.  My mom's recalling of the events had Dick slumping down on the motorcycle and then sitting up suddenly after she asked what was wrong, though she can't remember if she just said it or if it went through their intercoms. 

By all accounts, it appears that the motorcycle was in cruise control at the time of the incident.  It's our belief, though a full autopsy wasn't performed, that Dick suffered some sort of sudden and perhaps fatal ailment or affliction that ultimately caused the crash.  Which we couldn't say. 

We do know that he took care of my Mom first at all costs and that if it was in his power to prevent this accident, he would have.  Witness reports show him at normal or below speed limit and driving carefully.

His helmet did come off when they stuck the guard rail but it appears that head trauma was not a determining factor.

Dick's service in Kingman was very nice and we hope befitting for Dick.  We hope he'd approve.  We were able to get my mother from the hospital in Las Vegas to Kingman to be there.  We parked his 67 Chevelle, Mom's 65 Mustang and their 77 Chevy Step-side PU out front.  Musical selections included car songs by the Beach Boys, specifically "409" (you might recall that Mom and Dick traveled over 6000 miles to pick up a 409 for his uncompleted 61 Impala project) and "Shut Down" as well as George Strait's "I Cross My Heart," a song that Dick and Mom would have played had they ever married.

I wish I could be there for his wake and internment on the 17th, but I need to take care of Mom who cannot put any weight on her leg for 12 weeks.  Her elbow also suffered a small fracture.

Thanks again for everything.  Dick loved you all, and we loved him.  We all miss him terribly.  Any further communication with me can be made to ben@s-seven.net.

 Best wishes,

 Ben 

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Updated May 4, 2008

Dick Krug's wake will be May 17^th, at the Rockmere Boat Club at 1 PM.  It would be nice to have a lot of our classmates there that live in the area, plus any of those that live in close range.

Dick Krug did not have a heart attack, it was an actual motorcycle accident.  He ran into a swarm of bees and was trying to get his helmet off and couldn't.  Talked directly with Bob Fry this morning and he talked directly to the officer that came on the scene and when he arrived within seconds there were a lot of bees swarming around.  Diane was saved with the fact that she had he helmet on when she fell as there were three scraps on it.

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Added April 15, 2008

I have been informed of the passing of Rick Conn’s older brother.  Rick's home  and email address is below if you would like to send him a condolence. 

CONN, Rick

9539 North 89th St.

Longmont, CO 80503-7629

Rick’s email address is: conn356@ecentral.com

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Added April 15, 2008

It is with much sadness that I update our class website with the passing of another of our dear classmates.  Here you find Dick Krug’s obituary.

 If you would like to send Dick’s companion, Diane Morin, and his cousin Sam Krug a sympathy card, their addresses are as follows:

Diane Morin

1976 Andy Devine Ave.

Kingman, AZ 86401

KRUG, Col. Sam   

205 Arsenal Dr.

Ninety Six, SC 29666

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Added December 07, 2007

I received the following email today from Carol concerning Larry Waitz.

"I have heard from Carole and she told me that Larry is getting better and the doctors have told her he is a miracle that he is still alive after everything he has been thru.

Carol"

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Added December 01, 2007

On May 3, 2007 (see below) I made a note that our Walter Brockway was quite ill.  I asked Carol Thomas recently to check up on him and this was her reply.  "My last talk with his niece (Walter's) was that he was doing very well.  He even came back for his sister's birthday, so I would say he is doing much better."

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Added May 07, 2007

I received the following e-mail from Carol:

"In talking with Bob Greene's mother, she told me he has lung cancer and Mary Kaufman Myers had open heart surgery last fall.  I guess our class is really taking a toll on illnesses.

Carol"

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Added May 04, 2007

I received the following e-mail from Carol:

"Pat Allebach Daugherty's husband (William (Bill) Daugherty) passed away Wednesday after an extended illness.

Pat's address for cards is: Mrs. Pat Daugherty

                                              404 Cowell Avenue

                                              Oil City, PA 16301-1218

Carol"

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Added May 03, 2007

I received the following e-mail from Carol:

"We have two classmates that need our prayers and would also like to hear from some of us with a card.

Larry Waitz  just got home from the Cleveland Clinic after having surgery.  He has bladder cancer, blood pressure way high, sugar way high and many other things. Had to leave hospital because of insurance, so he is at home connected to a lot of tubes.

Larry's address is: Larry Waitz

                                3690 State Route 8

                                Titusville, PA 16354

Also, Walter Brockway could also use our prayers and I'm sure enjoy hearing from some of his classmates. I was talking to his niece the other day and she said he almost died last year. Has a long road for recovery.

Walter's address is: Walter Brockway

                                    4235 East Cassia Way

                                    Phoenix, AZ 85044-4652

So, if we could all send out a card of thinking of you to the both of them, maybe we could help build up their spirits.

Carol"

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Added January 19, 2007

In preparation for our upcoming 45th class reunion, Carol Thomas Krawiec is requesting donations to help pay for the mailing of postcards and the final letter.  Donations should be made out to the "Class of 63".  Please mail your donations to Carol Krawiec, 322 Park Ave., Oil City, PA 16301.  Thank you.