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Thursday, February 23

Marlene (Myers) Kibbe (FLBHS Class of 1956) has announced that a memorial service will be held for her husband, Clarence, on May 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Summit United Methodist Church, 1510 Townhall Road, Erie, PA 16509, telephone (814) 864-3271.

Clarence passed away on January 18, 2012, in St. Cloud, Florida after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Please mark your calendars.

Tuesday, March 06

The Fort LeBoeuf class of 1971 announces their 41st reunion.

Date:    Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
At:        Wilson Picnic Grove
             Penn State Behrend
             Erie, PA

Map: www.psbehrend.psu.edu/admissions-financial-aid/visit-behrend/CampusMap.pdf

Absolutely NO alcohol is allowed at the picnic grounds.

Please bring lots of memories and a dish to share!

Reply to ReunionFLB1971@GMail.COM with the number of persons attending and your current contact information. We would appreciate a short autobiograph to include in a directory.

Friday, March 09

Long-time Waterford resident Harley Wells, father of Dayle Wells, FLBHS Class of 1956, will turn 100 on March 17, 2012. Request everyone send him birthday greetings. Lets try to get him a hundred birthday cards.

His address is:

Harley Wells
840 Cherry Street
Waterford,PA 16441

Sunday, March 11

Death of Virginia "Ginny" Lee Peterson Eisenberg
FLBHS Class of 1969

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Peterson Eisenberg, of Seabrook, Texas, formerly of Erie and Girard, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 8, 2012 after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Born December 16, 1951 in Erie, Pa., Ginny was the daughter of Wilda I. Peterson and the late Philip E. Peterson. Ginny married the love of her life, Malcolm "Mack" J. Eisenberg of Girard, Pa., on June 22, 1980, and their first adventure as a married couple was setting up home in Texas where they have enjoyed life ever since. Ginny was a graduate of Fort LeBoeuf High School (where she was the valedictorian), Grove City College and Ohio Northern University where she obtained her pharmacy degree. Ginny was a registered pharmacist at Girard Pharmacy until 1980 when she moved to Texas and continued her work as a pharmacist, working for Christus St. John Hospital in Seabrook for the past 29 years, as well as for McKesson Provider Technologies since 1999. She had the honor of preparing prescription packets for astronauts in the NASA program. She was a great pianist who had a fondness for composer Beethoven since they shared the same birthday. She loved boating and was an avid supporter of all Houston sports teams. She and Mack loved their travels around the world. She also enjoyed doing Sudoku, various word puzzles, and reading. In addition to her husband and her 94-year old mother, she is survived by four "favorite" sisters, Marjorie Peterson (Joseph Forisko) of Arizona, Phyllis (David) Ahlberg of Virginia, Dorothy (Dr. Thomas) Obenreder of Erie, Cynthia (William) Welsh of Erie, one brother, Leonard (Susan) Peterson of Erie, as well as five nieces, a nephew, a great-niece and a great-nephew. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Dana Grayson of Rochester, N.Y. and very close personal friends Alice Kitchens and Charlie Wajdak of Spring, Texas. She also leaves behind her beloved dogs, Sydney and Alfie. Friends are invited to a memorial service at Glenwood United Methodist Church, 2931 Myrtle Street, Erie, Pa., on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2115 West 38th Street Erie, PA 16508.

Wednesday, March 21

Ralph Greg Albert, age 51, died Thursday, March 11, 2012 as the result of a tragic car-pedestrian accident in Daytona Beach, Florida.

He was know for his compassionate heart and woodworking skills.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Beth Joan (Ward) Albert; brother Kreg; son Ralph Jr. and a niece Megan (Cornwell) Watson. Survivors include his daughter Elizabeth Ann Harlan (Justin) of Baker, Florida; his sisters, Debbi (Jack) Bowersox of Union City; Shelly Briggs (Larry), Pamula McAraw (Thomas) of Erie and Renea Campbell (Brian) of Mill Village. Two grandchildren, Jasmine and Micah Harlan. He is allso survived by many aunts uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Service will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Saturday, March 24

Death of Patricia Ann Brozell Morrison
FLBHS Class of 1962

Patricia Ann Brozell Morrison, age 68, of Erie, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012 at UPMC Hamot. She was born in Erie on March 18, 1944, daughter of the late Ben and Virginia Kirsch. Patricia was a 1962 graduate of Ft. LeBoeuf High School. She was employed at Shriner's Hospital and Hamot Medical Center prior to retirement. Patricia enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking and swimming in the family pool. She is survived by her husband, Arthur "Von" Morrison; four children, Brian Wilson (fiance, Carla Exley) of Fairview, Denise Petersen (Thomas) and Bill Wilson (Jennifer) all of Erie, and Dennis Wilson of Texas; three siblings, Geraldine Frankowiak (Joe) of Mentor, Ohio, Beverly White (Charles) and Arthur Brozell (April) all of Erie; five stepsons, Allen Morrison (Rose), Jeffrey Morrison, Kenneth Morrison, Robert Morrison and Donald Morrison (Michelle); one stepdaughter, Michelle Allen; 24 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Scott Wilson; one sister, Betty Cook and one brother, William Brozell. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Sunday from 2 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service there at 4 p.m. conducted by Rev. Kevin Ackerman of New Life Community Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family in care of the funeral home.

Saturday, March 28

Death of Harry Thomas
FLBHS Class of 1959

            

Harry K. Thomas, Esq., 71, of Erie, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, in Pinellas Park, FL. He was born March 8, 1941 in Mount Joy, PA, son of the late Harry K. Thomas, Sr. and Ruth Shaeffer Thomas.

A 1959 graduate of Ft. LeBoeuf High School, Atty. Thomas earned a B.S. in Education from Edinboro University in 1963 and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1970. He served as Administrative Assistant to Senior U.S. District Judge Joseph P. Willson, Western District of PA and as Law Clerk to Judge Gerald J. Weber, U.S. District Court for the Western District of PA.

In 1972 he began his affiliation with Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett Law Firm where he was admitted as partner in 1978, served as a member of the Board of Directors and Chaired its Workers' Compensation Department for many years, which he built into a leading practice in the region, retiring in December 2011. He was a member of the Pennsylvania and Florida Bar Associations. He was Past Chairman of the PA Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section and a member of its Executive Committee, served on the Erie County Bar Association Workers' Compensation Committee and Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee; and was a past member of Workers' Compensation Judge's Rules of Procedure Committee of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. In 2010 he was the recipient of a state-wide award, The Irwin Stander Memorial Award for professionalism from the PA Bar Association. He was also recognized by his inclusion in the "Best Lawyers in America (Workers' Compensation Law)" this past year. He will be awarded the Erie County Bar Association's most prestigious award, The Chancellor of the Bar Award, at this year's Law Day Luncheon.

He was a member and past Chairperson of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and a member and past President of the Pennsylvania Association of Councils of Trustees of the State System of Higher Education.

Prior to attending law school he taught World and U.S. History and was an assistant junior varsity football coach at Academy High School.

Harry was a member of First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Erie, Charlotteville Lodge No. 0073 F.& A.M., Lockport, NY and the Erie Club; and a lifetime member of the Erie Maennerchor Club. He enjoyed spending summers at the family summer house on Edinboro Lake, entertaining, grilling and boating. He traveled on many wonderful fishing trips with great friends to Port Clinton, OH and Canada. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan and had a "man cave" filled with memorabilia of his favorite team. He was thrilled to attend Super Bowl XLIII where he got to see his precious Steelers win their sixth Super Bowl ring.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Susan C. Bengston Thomas; a daughter, Lynette Willis and husband Peter of Morrisville, NC; a son, Christopher Thomas of White Plains, NY; a sister, Helen Shiffer of St. Petersburg, FL; three grandchildren, Anna, Carter and baby Thomas (due April 18, 2012) Willis; and two Nephews.

Two brothers, Joseph and William McLaughlin, preceded him in death.

Friends may call Sunday 2 to 5 and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Scott Funeral Home, 2104 Myrtle Street. A service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 250 West 7th Street, Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Dale E. Southorn officiating. Private burial will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 130 W. Eighth St., Suite 216 Erie, PA 16501; or to the Harry K. Thomas, Esq. Scholarship Fund, c/o Edinboro University, Alumni House, 210 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA 16444.

Charitable donations may be made in Harry's memory to the following organizations:

Harry K. Thomas, Esq. Scholarship Fund % Edinboro University
210 Meadville St.,
Edinboro, PA 16444

Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation
130 W. Eighth St., Suite 216,
Erie, PA 16501
Tel: (814) 480-5776

Monday, April 02

The Spring Issue of the Bisonalities Again Newsletter has been posted for your reading enjoyment.

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Friday, April 20

Joe and Ruth Ann Leech (FLBHS Class of 1956 and 1957, respectively) furnished a new snail-mail address and telephone number.