Yvonne Pelino (Pelino)

Russell Baranowski

We lost another classmate.  Marlin "Huck" Thrower passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025.  The obituary was published by the Tribune-Review, Valley News Dispatch edition.

Wayne Schuricht

Greetings Younz'all.  Just a quick note, SAVE THE DATE - OCT 1.2025 for a come as you are, free, informal mini class reunion at the VFW in lower Burrell.  6:PM to .......  Hope to see you there!

Louise Hince

Can't Wait 😝 to see everyone!!
I'll be at the Reunion on Oct 1, 2025 !!

Wayne Schuricht

Howdy All, just a reminder for you to SAVE THE DATE and come!!  To our Class 0f 63 informal mini reunion on OCT1 at 1800 at the VFW in Lower Burrell.  WE are now 62 years out, who woulda thunk it!  So if you can, come on out ,  We don't have too many of these left!.  Come as you are!!!  We are all old and wish we looked like we did 50 or 60 years ago, but that's not happening.  So loose your inhibitions and come visit with your old friends and reminisce and share your memories and life stories.

Jackie Oliver (Cohen)

Once again, the powers that be have scheduled this mini reunion on a Jewish religion high holiday, Yom Kippur, in spite of my repeated request that consideration be given to the two fall Jewish high holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is a day of atonement that begins at sundown on October 1 and ends at sundown on October 2; it is a day of reflection, prayer, and fasting. 
As Wayne said, we are aging and who knows how many more of these events may be held, or that we will be capable of traveling to. I regretfully will not attend again this year as my family observes the Jewish high holidays. 

Wayne Schuricht

Just a quick reminder for those who might be interested and in the area.  There will be a gathering of "63" classmates at the VFW in Lower Burrell on OCT1 starting at 1800.  This is not a major production, it is obvious we are done with those, but very casual and informal.  Pretty much a last chance to meet and greet and spread the "bull"!   Tom Orszulak, Harry Woloson, and I will be in town to to attempt to play a little golf with Fred Grau as we have done for the past 15 or so years.  Hope to see you at the VFW!

Wayne Schuricht

Well our time together in New Ken has come and gone.  Hopefully some of us will have another chance in a couple of years and we will try again.  Those of us there enjoyed sharing our lives and memories.  We all wished more people attended, but ancient bodies and health played a role in several last minute cancellations.  Attendees included Karen Lohr Petrarca, wido of  Jim Petrarca, John  Sopko, George Rotter and wife Donna, Alvin Zito, Walter "Skip" Baker, Tom Orszulak,  Fred Grau and wife Cindy, Richard Prinkey and his wife Cheryl, and yours truly.  Please spread the word around to classmates in your circle of friends about this website, it is a wonderful way to keep in touch.  Cheers and all the best!  Wayne

Wayne Schuricht

Here is the latest edition of the KenHi 63 golfing geezers, Tom, Fred, and Wayne taken September 29, 2025 at Birdfoot Golf Club.  Unfortunately Harry "Buzzy" Woloson was unable to attend this time.

Chris Dominik (Cross)

Thanks for the update, Wayne. You three look great!!

Wayne Schuricht

Howdy and Merry Christmas from Texas.  As I have just finished playing in my 35th Christmas concert with the Northeast Commnity Orchestra, I started to reflect on the wonderful music teachers we had and how they helped instill the love of music that I (and hopefully you) still have.  My fondest memories of My Ken Hi years are of the time I (and many of us) spent in Choir with the dynamic "Miss B" - Carolyn Bruno, and the Ridge Ave. Band with Joe Farinelli and of course the Ken Hi Band under John Stephens.  Who can forget the fun times at Band Camp.  I must also give a shout out to our principal, Frank Oliver, who was a former music teacher. He was also the director of the New Ken Fireman's Band.  Several of us, including Fred Grau, Chuck Maorgante, had a lot of fun marching in various parades and the jam sessions afterwards.  New Ken/Arnold had a lot of great musicians.  Here's wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, and Peacful New Year in 2026. Wayne!

Frances Massi (Haradzin)

Hi Wayne,

I changed my password and my user name.  This is a TEST to be sure that I am up and running.  Please confirm receipt!

Thank you for your help from Fran...

Wayne Schuricht

Thanks Fran.  Saw your message on the message forum but not on your profile page or my profile page.  I will reply on your profile page also.

Wayne Schuricht

Howdy Stiller fans, it's time for the Playoffs, so lets put on our LUCKY Steelers gear and root them on.  Remember Steeler nation is everywhere, even here in the heart of cowgirl country.  I would love to see a Steelers/Greenbay Super Bowl and have Aaron Rogers beat his old team.  That would be the irony of all ironies!

Wayne Schuricht

BUMMER!  Packers and Eagles are out!   Now It will have to be the Steelers and some other podunk team!!!

Wayne Schuricht

Another Bummer, no offense and the Steelers have lost another playoff game.  Time to take down the Christmas decorations and put away the Steeler gear.  Hopefully nest year will be better.

Wayne Schuricht

1. Howdy 63 Classmates and greetings from sunny Tucson, AZ.  We are enjoying the golf and hospitality of Tom and Brenda Orszulak for our latest semi-annual geezer golf outing.  Our golf game has deteriorated over the years but not our friendship and the good times and memories we share.  Wayne - Tom - Harry(Buzzy) and Fred.

Wayne Schuricht

1. I am a lucky guy.  My wife baked me her signature ABC cake for my birthday (Applesauce - Beets - and Chocolate).  I never knew I had a "cool" B'day until my grand kids edumacated me a few years ago - May the 4th be with you Grandpap!  Hence I now must wear my Darth Tater/Spud Wars T-shirt to recognize the importance of the day.  Thank you for all the greetings and best wishes from my great class of 63 classmates! 

Yvonne Pelino (Pelino)

Wayne, you are too funny. i love all those ingredients, may have to bake one myself. Happy Happy Blessed Birthday and may the FORCE be with you as well.  Hello to your lovely wife.  Take care.

Alberta (Jinky) Maxwell (Clements/Sapinsky)

Happy Birthday Wayne! You are one lucky fella to have a wife make your special birthday cake for you too. The years are flyig by way too fast...Jinky Maxwell Sapinsky

Frances Massi (Haradzin)

Happy birthday, dear Wayne!

What a beautiful birthday cake!  You have a wonderful wife!  Wishing you a wonderful celebration filled with good health, much love, and many more adventures.  

Blessings, always, and with warm regard from Ron and Fran...

P.S.  We have looked up the recipe for your "Beet and Applesauce" wonder cake and we will make it soon.

Cheryl Yough (Weir)

Happy belated birthday Wayne. Hope this was one of your best! Your cake looks delicious. God bless and best wishes for many more healthy, happy birthdays!

Tom Nagy

Happy Birthday Wayne and thnaks for being one of the driving forces that contibute to this forum.

Wayne Schuricht

​​​​​

Today we celebrate Armed Forces Day.  I proudly display our flag along with the US Air Force shield.  I salute all veterans, and especially the class of 63 vets.  I know it is an Air Force slogan, but it is for all of us "AIM HIGH!"

Wayne Schuricht

1. Greetings to all younz 63er's from my home in Texas.  Today we remember all those who gave their all for the cause of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  Many of us are veterans, some drafted, others voluntary, who are lucky and blessed to still be here to celebrate this day.  Please say a little prayer for those we honor today!