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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REPORT,  SORT OF,  ON OUR MARCH 11, 2025, FLORIDA MINI-REUNION

Well, given the recent years’ reunion descriptions being so much alike, need this get-together

really be described?

Seventeen attended;  ten were ’61 classmates.

There’s nothing like seeing the elderly move around joyfully and spryly … and that is exactly

what we saw:  no one moving around spryly, whether joyful or not.

But, as far as I could tell, everyone enjoyed their conversations.  I, Russ, as usual, wish that

I could have spent more time with everyone.  One major disappointment was my failure

to share with each of the 16 attendees my theory that the ‘speed of time’ is now faster than

the ‘speed of light’ [spoiler alert:  almost 20% of 2025 has passed by already]. 

Some people who have heard my explanation actually have swooned and fallen. 

Consequently, having a safe place to discuss this topic is important, and it hurts to not

be able to take advantage of today’s safe-place opportunity.  ----------

We were treated to meeting someone new:  Keener White, now living in Mississippi,

brought along Marty McKee.  She also lives in Mississippi, back there again after

moving around outside the state much of her adult life.  I thought I detected Marty's

eyes tearing up when our reunion ended just as I was beginning to convey my

speed of time idea to her and Keener.   ----------

So, we missed the nine people who expected to but ultimately could not attend

[Krivaks,  Davidsons,  Doralee&John,   Anita,  Alice Jean&Tony]. 

Those who did attend, however, [Diciannas,  Joline Mittica Mannion&GaryCampbell,  

Barry&LorraineCampbell,  Connie&Walt,  Ray&DianeHouseholder,  Maureen,   Keener&Marty,  

Carol,  Harold,  Greatas]  enjoyed the get-together. 

In the near future, you will be able to see some pictures of these happy people.

I invite any attendee to call or email me with suggestions for other info to be included in this

year’s reunion wrap-up.  For those of you who are unfamiliar with my “way with words”, those

who are confused, nonplussed, bewildered, perhaps even agitated, please contact Carol

Stewart Mitchell, my agent for these kinds of matters.

I had great fun today

(3-11-2025 … who knows what the date will be when I finally assemble the pictures. 

Reminds me:  Any of you attendees who have pictures that you would like to be included

in this historical record of an important event may email them to me at rugreata@aol.com. 

You need not feel time pressure  because pictures can be added long after this report is posted).

Russ       703-217-1056

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                                    WHO  PLANS  TO  ATTEND OUR  MARCH 11, 2025 

                FLORIDA   MINI-REUNION?

Terry and Patti Dicianna

Russ and Joanne Greata

Gary Campbell and Joline Mittica Mannion

Barry and Lorraine Campbell

Maureen  Piccinini  Golmont

Keener  White

Anita Isaacson Shalit

Ray and Diane Householder

Alice Jean Luciania and Tony Cabral

Harold Evans

Carol Stewart Mitchell

Connie Ramsey Menand and hubby Walt

UNABLE  TO  ATTEND / HAD  TO  CANCEL:

Doralee Pauletich and John Less

Terry and Pam Krivak

Joan and Owen Davidson

TOTAL   19   AS OF MARCH 9, 2025

2025 Mini Class Reunion

             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]

]                                                                                                                                                      

  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

                                    { End of September 8 Update }

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