WELCOME to the Official Website
of the
Beaver Falls High School Class of 1961
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QUESTIONS OR HELP:
TERRY KRIVAK, terrykrivak@aol.com, 440-476-4256
RUSS GREATA, rugreata@aol.com, 703-217-1056
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2024 FLORIDA MINI-REUNION {10th ANNUAL}
Tuesday, MARCH 19, 2024
LOCATION: AGAIN (7th straight year), HAVANA CLUB [2484 Odell Cir] in The Villages, FL 32162
[ SW corner of Morse Blvd and Odell Circle; about a half mile N on Morse Blvd from CR 466A { CR County Rd; SR = State Rd (Florida) }.
ARRIVE AROUND 12:30pm, EAT AT 1:30 pm. As usual,
no fee for attending; everyone orders off the menu.
ENDS ? [SOME TO EAT AND ENTERTAINMENT
in The Villages; SOME GO HOME ~ 4:30-5 pm]
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WHO IS SIGNED UP FOR OUR MINI-REUNION ?
Terry and Patti Dicianna
Russ and Joanne Greata
Terry and Pam Krivak AND THEIR FRIENDS JOAN AND OWEN DAVIDSON
Gary Campbell and Joline Mittica Mannion
BARRY AND LORRAINE CAMPBELL (Barry, BFHS64 or thereabouts, is Gary's cousin)
Gail Nixon Rowles and husband Ken
Maureen Piccinini Golmont
Doralee Pauletich and John Less
Sonny and Gerri Borello
Keener White
Anita Isaacson Shalit
Alice Jean Luciania and Tony Cabral
Ray Householder
Connie Ramsey Menand and hubby Walt
Suzi Starr Williamson and hubby Stuart Williams
Ruth Partington
END OF 2024 FLORIDA MINI-REUNION ANNOUNCEMENT
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2023 FLORIDA MINI-REUNION {9TH ANNUAL}
Tuesday, APRIL 4, 2023
PICTURES: SEE TOP LEFT LINK ON HOME PAGE LABELED 2023 FLORIDA REUNION PICS
20 ATTENDEES AT OUR MINI-REUNION SAME LOCATION; SAME GOOD TIME AS IN 2022
Terry and Patti Dicianna
Russ and Joanne Greata
Terry and Pam Krivak AND THEIR FRIENDS JOAN AND OWEN DAVIDSON
Carol Stewart Mitchell
Maureen Piccinini Golmont
Joline Mittica Mannion
Gary Campbell
Barry and Lorraine Campbell (GARY'S COUSIN, BARRY, AND HIS WIFE, LORRAINE)
Sonny and Gerri Borello
Doralee Pauletich and John Less
Connie Ramsey Menand and Walt Menand
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8TH ANNUAL FLORIDA MINI-REUNION
The BFHS Class of 1961 held its 8th annual Mini-Class reunion and luncheon on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the Havana Country Club Restaurant in The Villages, Florida. Members of the class and their guests gathered at 1:30 pm for appetizers and conversation. Lunch was served at 2:00 pm. Tables in the restaurant's outdoor covered patio were used for the luncheon which made it easier to enjoy the warm and sunny weather.
The 2022 Mini-Reunion pictures have been posted on the Home page. They can be accessed by clicking on the menu item on the top left-hand side of the Home page. Pictures from last year's mini-reunion are also posted on the Home page. They can be viewed by selecting Pics from 4 Mini- Reunions which is located in the horizontal menu in black on the right-hand side of the Home page.
There was no cover charge or fee for the Mini-Reunion and attendees made their meal choices from the Havana Country Club Restaurant menu. Attendees included classmates who live in Florida (24), classmates who were vacationing in Florida, and classmates who drove to Florida to attend this event. To see a list of classmates who live in Florida or in any state, click on that state in the WHERE WE LIVE section, on the right-hand side of the Home page.
Below are the names of classmates and guests who attended the 2022 Mini-Reunion :
Sonny Borello
Gerri Moore Borello
Gary Campbell
Barry Campbell
Lorraine Campbell
Tom Colaberardino
Terry Dicianna
Patti Dicianna
Harold Evans
Russell Greata
Joanne Greata
Ray Householder
Anita Isaacson (Shalit)
Terry Krivak
Pam Krivak
Alice Jean Luciania
Tony Cabral
Michael MacDonald
Joline Mittica (Mannion)
Doralee Pauletich
John Less
Ruth Partington
Kay Hrivnak
Maureen Piccinini (Golmont)
Carol Stewart (Mitchell)
Kaye Webb (Elder)
Jim Elder
Tom Wier
Keener White
Classmates enjoyed spending time together.
END RE 2022 FLORIDA MINI-REUNION INFO
Beaver Falls High School Class of 1961's
60th Reunion a Success
September 23, 2021
Following the cancellation of the Beaver Falls High School Class of 1961's Reunion (a truly special class), initially scheduled at the New Galilee Fire Hall on September 11, 2021, several classmates expressed an interest in using a different venue and selecting a new date to reschedule this special event. That interest resulted in Sonny and Gerri Borello taking on the responsibility of helping schedule and organize the Class of 1961's 60th Reunion at a restaurant in the Beaver Falls area that was willing and capable of hosting this event.
On Thursday, September 23, 2021, the Beaver Falls High School Class of 1961's 60th reunion was held at the Grand Valley Inn in Fallston, Pa. It was a beautiful fall day as members of the class gathered to reconnect, spend time together, and catch up on life's events. It was an enjoyable day and a great opportunity to meet and talk with good friends.
We would like to thank everyone who attended the 60th class reunion. Your support is very much appreciated. We would especially like to thank Gerri and Sonny Borello who stepped forward to help schedule and make the arrangements for the 60th class reunion at the Grand Valley Inn. Their efforts included communicating with classmates, making arrangements with the restaurant, and getting everything ready at the restaurant to welcome everyone. A special thank you goes to Gerri Borello for putting together the decorations and setting up the restaurant to create a welcoming atmosphere.
A big thank you also goes to Mike MacDonald for providing the music from our era at this event which helped bring back memories of our high school years. Mike's efforts are even more noteworthy when you consider that he packs up his trailer of equipment and drives from Avon, Indiana to the reunion site where he unpacks his trailer and sets up all of this equipment. Thank you, Mike, you are the man!
Please know that a photo gallery of pictures from the 60th class reunion has been set up and can be viewed by clicking on the last menu item on the left side of the Home page. An individual picture on a page can be accessed by clicking on it. This action opens and enlarges the picture on the screen so the picture, and its caption, can be viewed.
When an individual picture is opened, the remaining reunion pictures will automatically advance on the screen, one picture at a time, until all pictures have been displayed.
If anyone has pictures from the reunion they would like to share, please forward them to our attention.
Thanks to Sonny and Gerri Borello
Thanks to Mike MacDonald
60th Reunion at Grand Valley Inn
Thursday, September 23, 2021, noon - 5 pm
There are 61 people who have signed up for the 60th Reunion, 41 classmates, and 20 guests.
Our class website [ beaverfalls61.com ] has a link at the bottom of the left side menu options on the Home Page to register for this 60th Reunion.
If you are able, please use the website link to register.
If you cannot use the website link, please call Sonny Borello at 412-670-4589 or email him at krb425@comcast.net, or call Gerri Moore Borello at 330-853-7254 or email her at gerrimoore827@yahoo.com.
Please provide your name, phone number, and email address. Your registration information can then be entered into the system.
Registered Classmates Registered Guests
- Sonny Borello Gerri Borello
- Gary Campbell
- Joline Mittica Mannion
- Doralee Pauletich John Less
- Pauline Young Morgan Tom Morgan
- Russell Greata Joanne Greata
- Martha Dean Hoegle
- Terry Krivak Pam Krivak
- Keener White
- Henry Podbielski Barbara Podbielski
- Patricia McFarlin Pisor
- Mary Summers Depner
- Constance Ramsey Menand Walt Menand
- Jim Stalnecker Karen Stalnecker
- Delores Chiodo Miller Donnie Miller
- Bob Beatty
- Lillian Chookie Fritzley
- Henry Hofelt Jane Hofelt
- Barbara Lusk Knopp Fred Knopp
- Dave Carter Nancy Carter
- Patty Braid Metheney Gregg Metheney
- Mike MacDonald
- John Lehi Cathy Lehi
- Jim Topper
- Harold Evans
- Jack McCready
- Bonnie Moore Willson David Willson
- Janet Belkowski MacCrindle
- Rodger Del Iben Betty Iben
- Judith Ann Sloboda Smith
- Bonnie Reed (Reed)
- Connie Wardman
- Jason Landsbach Janice Landsbach
- Debbie Lloyd Boyer Frank Boyer
- Louise Zingaro Hoover
- Esther Kalish (Cox)
- Shirley Hutton Barcus
- Darlene Cribbs Esoldo
- Robert Peters Connie Peters
- Marsha Burns Benetti
- Carole McCaughtry Comley
- Sandy Creighton Murphy
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With great sadness for the loss of and great appreciation for having known Mr. Bruno Campese, we share with you his obituary.
Bruno Campese
1926 - 2021
Beaver Falls - Bruno A. Campese, age 94, former Big Beaver Falls Area School Teacher, Beaver Falls High School and Beaver Falls Junior High School Football Coach, Councilman, Mayor of the City of Beaver Falls, and WWII Army veteran, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021.
Bruno was born on May 17, 1926 to the late Angelo R. and Nicolina (Galucci) Campese. He was one of seven children. He graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1944 and went into the Army Infantry with the Fighting 69th Infantry, attached to the 3rd Army under General George Patton. Bruno fought in the "Battle of the Bulge" as well as other major battles of WWII.
Upon his discharge, he enrolled at Geneva College, graduating in 1949. Just prior to graduation, he married "the most beautiful lady he had ever seen", Jean Stanko. Jean passed away on December 23, 2012, after 64 years of marriage. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by four sisters, Frances, Josephine, Ida, and Susie; and a brother, Conrad.
Jean and Bruno were the proud parents of James (Cathy), Jeffrey (Mary Frances), and Jeanne Marie "Gigi"; grandparents of Jimmy, Michael, Dominic, Jeffrey, Gino and Gina; and great-grandfather of Gianella Glenn. Also surviving is his brother, Sam, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4PM and 6-8PM at the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Chippewa Twp., www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com. Prayers will be offered at 10:20AM at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 521 7th Ave, New Brighton, at 11AM with Fr. Tom Kredel as celebrant.
Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Freedom.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bruno's name to McGuire Memorial, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, PA 15066.