A web site dedicated to the alumni, teachers and administrators,
past and present, of Waterford and Fort LeBoeuf High Schools
A web site dedicated to the alumni, teachers and administrators,
past and present, of Waterford and Fort LeBoeuf High Schools
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Saturday, April 4, 2009 The Fort LeBoeuf classes of 1963 and 1964 will be holding a joint class reunion on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the Siedenbuerger Club in Erie. A mailing has been sent out but we are missing a few addresses for classmates from both classes. Sunday, April 12, 2009 Death of Wilma Sherwood Cline
It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of Wilma Sherwood Cline, class of 1953. Wilma J. (Sherwood) Cline, age 73, died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Pleasant Ridge Manor East. Residence, formerly of Waterford. She was born in Erie on February 16, 1936, daughter of the late Lyle and Gladys Smith Sherwood. She was a 1953 graduate of Waterford Academy. The widow of Eugene Cline, Wilma is survived by two daughters, Darlene Cline of Summit Twp. and Debra Nearhoof (John) of Edinboro; three sons, David Cline (Rebecca) of Union City, Ronald Cline of East Springfield and Bradley Cline of Erie; one sister, Barbara Mortenson (Donald) of Waterford; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by two brothers, William and Lawrence Sherwood. No calling hours will be observed. Friends may attend a Graveside Service at Waterford Cemetery on Wednesday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. John Richardson of Erie First Assembly of God. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road. Return to Top of PageWednesday, April 15, 2009 Corie (Lininger) Pearson, class of 1961, furnished an e-mail address. Return to Top of PageMonday, April 27, 2009 Death of Ruth Williams Lewis - WHS Class of 1951 Ruth M. Lewis, formerly of 13300 Flat Road, Waterford joined her husband Hobart in heaven on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the age of 75. For the past four years she resided with her daughter at 528 Crotty Drive Extension, Erie. Ruth will be sadly missed by her family-- son Dale Waha and his wife Linda of Pittsburgh, daughter Debby Proctor and her companion Danny O'Brien of Erie, son Gary Lewis of Waterford, son Gerry Lewis and his wife Diane of Waterford, and daughter-in-law Stacey Lewis of Waterford and son-in-law Jeff Proctor of Corry. She will be further missed by her grandchildren-- Kristina Waha, Casey Waha, Christopher and Debra Proctor, Amanda Proctor, Morgan Lewis, James Lewis, David Lewis, Levi Lewis, Erin Lewis, Trisha and Duey Hurd, and Travis and Aundrea Proctor; and her great-grandchildren-- AJ, Kayne and Amber Proctor, Kyle, Derek and Luke Hurd, and Tyler and Shawn Proctor. Ruth is also survived by a sister Helen Jones of Erie, a brother John Williams and wife Jean of Florida, sister-in-law Alice Williams of Erie, brother-in-law Ronald Lewis and wife Roseanne of Waterford, and sister-in-law Margaret McCurdy and husband Cub of Erie. She is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Blanche McMillen Williams, two brothers, Raymond and Richard Williams, and her loving husband, Hobart Lewis. Ruth devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, and working beside her husband on their farm in Waterford. Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home of Waterford on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. and will be officiated by Rev. Sam Marcghetta, chaplain of Heartland Hospice. Interment will follow at Waterford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, 719 Indiana Drive, Erie, Pa., or to the Waterford Elementary School Playground Fund, Cherry Street, Waterford, Pa. Return to Top of PageFriday, May 01, 2009 Death of Theresa Ann Bukoski Weidner, FLB Class of 1979 Theresa Ann Weidner, 48, of Hancock, died on Friday, April 17, 2009, in an automobile accident in Amberg, Wis. Theresa was born in Waterford, Pa., on April 11, 1961, a daughter of the late Edward and Joanne (Flook) Bukoski, and was a 1979 graduate of the Ft. Leboeuf High School in Waterford, Pa. On August 24, 1979, she was married to James 'Jay' Weidner in Erie, Pa. Theresa was a member of the Painesdale Apostolic Lutheran Church. She loved polka music and sang for many years in her Dad's polka band. She enjoyed decorating and baking, but mostly, loved being a homemaker and caring for her family. Theresa was a wonderful person, a devoted and good friend to many people. Her memory will live on forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Theresa is survived by her husband, Pastor Jay Weidner of Hancock; a son, Adam, of Hancock; one brother, Steve (Cheri) Bukoski of Crofton, Md.; her mother-in-law, Marion Weidner of Beaver Falls, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Judith Volkmar of Beaver Falls, Pa.; brother-in-law, Jeffrey Weidner of Roanoke, Va.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Besides her parents, Theresa was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Wellmington Weidner and a sister-in-law, Linda Weidner. Funeral services for Theresa will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot Street, Hancock, with Pastor Tomas Nyblom to officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday and 1 hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock. Memorials may be made to the Inter-Lutheran Theological Seminary, 916 Pine St., Hancock, MI 49930, or the Painesdale Apostolic Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 324, Painesdale, MI 49955 in memory of Theresa A. Weidner. Arrangements are being handled by the Jukuri-Antila Funeral Home of Hancock, Antila Funeral Service, Inc. Return to Top of PageSaturday, May 02, 2009 Death of Rae Marie Dorman Peters - WHS Class of 1953 Rae Marie Peters, age 74, of LeBoeuf Township, Waterford, died Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center after an extended illness. Born March 6, 1935 in Erie, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Mildred Owens Dorman. She married Clyde H. "Red" Peters on September 17, 1955 and he survives. As a homemaker and wife of a farmer, Mrs. Peters was dedicated to her family and to her husband as she worked by his side on their dairy farm for 54 years. She was a member of the Mill Village United Methodist Church and she enjoyed traveling with her husband. For several years they traveled around the country in their motor home and spent many winters enjoying Florida. Some of her other interests included caring for her roses, sewing, watching and feeding birds, and collecting teddy bears. Preceding her in death was an infant son, and a granddaughter, Leah. Family members that survive include her husband of almost 54 years, Clyde H. "Red" Peters; four children: Laura L. Gallant and her husband James of Cambridge Springs, Rustin A. Peters and his wife Sally, Ronald B. Peters and his wife Marilyn, and Kevin M. Peters and his wife Sandra, all of Waterford; and seven grandchildren: Rose Marie Gallant, Matthew and Steven Peters, Brian and Brandon Peters, and Kourtney and Tyler Peters. Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and may attend the funeral service there on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Betty Hollabaugh, pastor of Mill Village United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Waterford Cemetery. Return to Top of PageMay 11, 2009 Darlene Theis Hunt, FLBHS class of 1973, sent me an e-mail and asked me to bring the following to your attention: Friday, May 22, 2009 Death of Michael J. Messenger Michael James Messenger, 60, of Waterford, died unexpectedly at Saint Vincent Health Center on Wednesday evening, May 20, 2009. Born September 17, 1948 in Erie, he was the second oldest of six sons of the late James F. and Dorothy J. Aldrich Messenger. After graduating from Fort LeBoeuf High School in 1966, Mike entered the United States Marine Corps and served for 10 years, part of which was during the Vietnam Era. He then lived and worked for many years in Texas before returning to Waterford in 2000. He worked at various jobs, mostly related to computers and hotel management. What was most important to Mike was his faith in God and his desire to serve God in any way he could. He formerly attended Draketown Christian Church in Edinboro where he served as Trustee and was a member of the prayer team. Presently, he and his fiance, Jan M. Post, were attending McLane Church in Edinboro, where he served with the hospitality ministry. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his infant daughter, Cathryn Michelle Messenger. Survivors include his fiance, Jan M. Post, whom he was to marry this coming August; two sons, Raymond James Messenger (Jennifer) of Erie, and Michael Allen Messenger; three grandchildren; and five brothers, Gregory Dean Messenger (Janith) of Erie, Thomas Glenn Messenger of Ocala, Fla., Patrick Alan Messenger (Susan) of Waterford, Timothy B. Messenger (Patricia) of Erie, and Peter S. Messenger (Deborah) of Albion. Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home, West First and Walnut Streets, Waterford on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Daryl Myer of McLane Church will officiate. Interment will be in Waterford Cemetery. Return to Top of PageSaturday, May 23, 2009 Last night I received an e-mail from Lillian Turley Barnes, FLBHS class of 1956, that Pat Taha, also class of 1956, has had a brain stem stroke. Although doing well, she is having some problems with getting her thoughts together and translating them into understandable speech. She has been in the hospital 4-5 days and when released will probably be released to a rehab facility for a short period of time. Her stroke is complicated by the fact that she is a diabetic and requires dialysis 3-4 times a week. Monday, May 25, 2009 Death of Lowell G. Salmon, WHS Class of 1954 It is with deep regret and sadness I inform you of the death this past week of Lowell G. Salmon, Waterford Academy class of 1954. Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Death of Lowell George Salmon
Lowell G. Salmon, a resident of Denton and Annapolis, MD died on Friday, May 22, 2009 at his residence in Denton of natural causes. He was 72. Born November 14, 1936 to the late Ray and Ruth Salmon, he graduated from Waterford High School, Penn State and Edinboro State University in PA, and the State University of NY at Buffalo, where he received 3 masters degrees in Education. Wednesday, June 03, 2009 FLBHS Class of 1959 Meets to Plan Their 50th Class Reunion Dave Pifer, Buck Davis, and Harry Thomas dress up in Elvis wigs and glasses as they get together to plan their 50th class reunion Return to Top of PageThursday, June 04, 2009 Status of Pat Weaver Walden Taha, FLBHS class of 1956 Lillian Turley Barnes (Class of 1956) informed me that she has talked with Pat and learned that she will be released from the hospital on Friday to go home, recuperate, and receive therapy for the brain stem stroke she suffered last month. Return to Top of PageMonday, June 08, 2009 I recently finished reading a very delightful book that I think many of you will find interesting and humorous. It is titled Confessions of a one-eyed neurosurgeon. The book was written by the Reverend Doctor James H. Salmon. M.D., FACS, CPA (Certified Pesticide Applicator), a 1949 graduate of Waterford High School. The Reverend Doctor writes about growing up in Waterford in the 1930s and '40s, his life as a neurosurgeon, a minister, a roofer, a farmer, a world traveler, and a stand-up comedian. I was able to buy the book by going up on Amazon.com and searching for the title. On July 17, the Reverend Doctor will be at the firehall in Waterford on Alumni Night signing his book. Stop in for the fourth annual Alumni Night and say hello to the Reverend Doctor and many of your former classmates and renew old friendships and make some new ones. See you there! Status of Pat Weaver Walden Taha, FLBHS Class of 1956 Yesterday I received the following from Pat: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Status of Clarence Kibbe, WHS Class of 1954 In an exchange of e-mail messages with Marlene Myers Kibbe (FLBHS class of 1956) I learned that Clarence has Parkinson's and prostate cancer. Marlene stated that the medicine that Clarence is taking is helping to keep the Parkinson's under control and that he started radiation treatments for his prostate cancer this week. Clarence and Marlene ask for your prayers. Monday, June 15, 2009 Death of Francis "Frank" Lambert Francis "Frank" Albert Lambert, Jr., 66, also known as "Bucky" of Raleigh died at home Saturday, June 13, 2009 after a short illness. Frank was born on November 30, 1942 to Francis Albert Lambert, Sr. and Helen Forssel Lambert in Long Island, NY. Frank had many hobbies including golf, woodworking, bowling, archery hunting, camera restoration, gardening and was a fine artist. Bucky was also a qualified ham radio operator who spoke with people all over the world. He enjoyed most sports, but was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He graduated from Newton HS, Newton, NJ, was a member of the Broadcasters Drum and Bugle Corps, was in the 101st Airborne, the "Screaming Eagles", attended Newark State Teacher's College and was a member of Green Level Masonic Lodge #277. He was a deeply devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather and always left a positive lasting impression with anyone he met. Frank is survived by his wife, Mary Kibbe Lambert; sons, Stephen Lambert and wife, Brandy, and Matthew Lambert both of Apex; grandchildren, Brooke and Hunter Lambert; sister, Diane Kwasnik of East Stroudsburg, PA, Sharon Pittenger and Ronnie Pittenger of Johnsonburg, NJ, Luann Lambert of Spring Hill, FL; step children, Cheryl Winschel of Erie, PA, and Mark Winschel and wife, Devon of Huron, OH; and step grandchildren, Alexander and Bridgette Winschel. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is preceded by a son, Charles Lambert. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St., Hwy. 55, Apex. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009 in the Chapel of Apex Funeral Home with Masonic Rites and Military Honors. Cremation rites will follow the service. Memorials may be made to John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 915 State Street, Erie, PA 16501. Tuesday, June 16, 2009 WHS Class of 1954 - 55th Reunion I received the following information from Shirely Eliason yesterday in reference to the 55th reunion for the Waterford High School Class of 1954: Saturday, July 4, 2009 Happy 4th of July to you all! Nancy and I wish you a safe and enjoyable day. The summer issue of the Bisonalities, Again Newsletter has been posted for your reading enjoyment.
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