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Name C/O Died Churchville, James Harry 1959 1982
Adams Stacy, Betty Genelle 1960 1988 Cierebiej, Bill 1961 2015
Addison, David 1960 1968 Coleman, Martha (Marty) 1961
Allen Williams, Judy 1960 2013 Clark, Marilyn 1960
Angelo, Susan 1961 Cobb, Betty Fac 2017
Anderson Erney, Nancy 1961 2020 Cockrum, John Seymour 1959 1964
Anderson Paddon, Barbara 1959 Collins, Ken 1960 2016
Aston, Ralph G. 1961 1990 Conley, Harry “Sonny” 1960 2009
Atohi, Agnes 1961 2011 Conn, Claude Elmer 1961
Bailey, Jack 1960 1993 Cook, Ralph James 1960 1983
Bailey Townsend, Linda 1959 Cooper, Bill 1961
Baker, Phil 1959 1979 Cox Roberts, Maxine (Mickey) 1960 1994
Barber, Gary 1959 2014 Craig, Norman 1961 2006
Barnes Seifreit, Sandy 1960 2020 Crist, Jean 1959 2020
Barth Russ, Irene 1959 2014 Crowley Hill, Gail 1960
Beckner Kolb, Joyce 1959 2012 Culp, Susan 1959
Bell, Bob 1960 Cummings Conley, Mary Lou 1960
Beets, Bill 1961 1973 Daniel, David 1959
Benson, Edward K. 1960 1997 Davis, Bob 1960 2019
Benson Farnsworth, Yvonne 1961 2019 Dawkins, Dennis 1959 1984
Bertholf, Bill 1960 2018 DeAquair, Gary 1961 2016
Biederman, Jackie 1960 1973 DeGrado, John 1959 1984
Birney, Joseph Harry 1960 1970 Doel Olcott, Kaye 1960
Bjorkman Allison, Judy 1960 2015 Doig White, Judy 1960 2007
Blabon, Dick 1961 2020 Donald, Creg (Craig) 1959
Booher Smith, Mary Ann 1960 1989 Dorsey, Maynard (Skipper) 1961
Bowman Wells, Agnes 1960 2011 Doucette, William “Bill” 1959 1956
Boyle Heald, Ann 1960 2016 Drum Paris, Cindy 1959 2012
Brackett, Charles Fac. 2022 Duffield, Ritts H. 1961 1981
Breen Suarez, Virginia Mary 1960 1995 Duncan Palmer, Brenda 1960 2021
Briley, Joseph V. Jr. 1961 1962 Dunlevy, Georgia 1959
Brown, Dave 1960 2012 Dunn Connell, Patricia 1961 2004
Brown, Judie 1960 Dunn, Tom 1961 2000
Brown Ieracitano, Marada 1960 1998 Dye Baucom, Shirley 1061 2020
Brubaker, Jim 1059 2016 Earl, Penny 1960 1996
Buntrock, Dick 1960 2019 Ebersold Conley, Patty 1961 2020
Burrell, Charles E. 1961 Eckerson, Russ 1960 2012
Caban, Ron 1960 1993 Eckhardt, Richard 1960 1994
Camaraire, Paul 1960 2005 Eldon Guntrum, Donna 1960 1997
Campbell, Roxanne 1961 Faber Blake, Nancy 1960 2014
Cannon, Bill 1961 Farnsworth, Walter 1961 2017
Carney, Buck 1961 2008 Fenstemaker, John 1959 1984
Carter, Thomas A. 1961 Feiler, Abe 1960 2016
Casper, Leo 1959 1962 Fields Los, Joyce 1960 2017
Chapman, Denise 1960 2005 Fishman, Burton Barry 1961 1993
Chauvette, Jeanne Anne 1961 1982 Flajole, Joe 1961
Foss Robichaud, Penny 1959 2012 Jones Harris, Peggy 1960 2016
Frey, Tom 1960 Kaeslin, Richard 1959 1971
Fuller Kirk, Marlowe 1960 2007 Kadala Wilkner, Evelyn 1962 2016
Gehweiler, Larry 1960 1997 Kalvaitis, Donna 1960
Gigler, Tom 1961 2002 Kappes, Charles 1961 1985
Gilmore, John 1960 2016 Kast Ebert, Carol 1960 2018
Goodwin, Hersch 1960 2015 Kavanaugh, Jay 1959 1984
Gordon, Jeff 1961 2019 Kavanaugh, Patricia 1961
Gordon, Sharon 1961 Kayser, Robert 1959
Gordon, Thomas 1959 Kedzerski, John 1959
Gosnell Groom, Jo Anne 1960 Kerr, Bob 1960 1991
Graul, Fred 1959 2009 Kimsey Johns, Patty Sue 1961
Green, Robert 1961 Kirk, Don 1960 2010
Greene Morris, Evelyn Fac 2020 Kitchen, Curtis N. 1960
Guthrie, John 1961 1996 Knox, Dennis 1960 2022
Habel, Dale 1959 2011 Kreinbeg Hoffmeyer, Carol 1962 2021
Hamilton, Ron 1959 2005 Kudrel McCutcheon, Beverly 1960 2010
Hammond, Bill 1960 Kulp, Sandra 1959
Hargraves, Eugene “Skip” 1960 2015 Kurtz, Richard L. 1959 2010
Harkin, Willard 1959 2001 Lamor Murphy, Debby 1959
Hartfield, Jack 1961 2012 Langa, Ron 1961 2019
Hatter, Eddie 1961 2016 Langford, Alton Glenn 1960 2009
Headrick, Harry 1960 2015 Larsen, Paul 1960 2012
Hector, Bill 1961 2015 Law, Marilyn 1960 2021
Heitz, Walter James Leatz, Bonnie 1961 2023
Henderson Whittaker, Lebow, Ron Gary 1961 1987
Joyce 1960 2013 Lettlier, John Edwin 1960 1961
Herod Gallant, Caran 1959 Linton, Robert 1960 2007
Herrit, Ronald L. 1959 2017
Licudine, Ronald J. 1961 2013
Higdon Younkin, Donna 1961 2010
Livingston Albrecht, Jeanne 1961 2017
Hoegsted, William J. 1959 1993
Long, Vicky 1959
Hoffner, Robert 1959 2009
Long Brenton, Claudia 1960 2006
Holman, Thelma Diane 1960
Hoogstra, Don 959 2007 Long Partridge, Erma 1959 2012
Hope Larsen, Alma 1959 1982 Lorch, Lynn 1962
Hopkins, Donna 1959
Lundgren Drouin, Betty-Ann 1959 2009
Hovey Petracca, Carol 1961 2003
Lyle Sadar, Sandy 1961 2012
Howard, Leona 1960
Mack, Peggy 1960 2017
Hoxie, David 1961 2013
Mallory, Ted 1960 2011
Hursey, John 1959 2013
Hyde, Glenn 1960 2017 Manown Murdoch, Barbara 1959 2020
Jensen, Dane 1960 2020 Mansbridge, Bob 1959 1997
Jernigan, William Allen 1960 1990 Marcum Bud Fac. 2019
Johns DeVane, Gloria 1959 2008
Marsiglio, Sylvio 1961 1969
Jones, Judy 1960 2020
Maxwell Fleming, Dolly 1960
Jones, Karen 1961
Maynard, Dorsey 1961 2012
Mazzola, Nick 1959 2009 Powers Brinkley, Beverly 1960 1998
McArdle, Barbara 1959 Powers, Elton 1959 2013
McCahill Grant, Barbara Jo 1959 Prescott, Charlcie 1959 1984
McClellan, Art 1959 2022 Price, Donn Michael 1961 1991
McGinnis, Pete 1961 2003 Purviance, Gail 961 1996
McNally, Mike 1961 Raffa, John 1960 1996
McNally Green, Sharon 1959 2009 Ray, Linda Margaret 1960
McPhilomy, David 1959 1992 Rayfield D'isepo, Marilyn 1960
Meckler Putman, Kathleen M. 1961 1988 Raz, Pete 1959 2019
Meierstein, Tom 1959 1995 Raz, Tom 1961 1995
Merryman, Doug 1959 1981 Re, Joan 1961
Micetich, Joseph Peter 1960 1995 Rearic, Betty Louise 1961 1997
Miller, Jim 1960 2016 Reed, Raleigh 1961
Miller, James Irvin 1962 2018 Rehard, Dennis 1960 2014
Mitchell, Mike 1961 Reimers, Gary 1960 1994
Morahan, Brenda 1961 2014 Reimers Thomas, Judy 1959 1994
Morton, Ed 1959 1984 Richardson, David
Motley, Mackie 1959 2004 Ritchie, Phillip E., Jr. 1961
Moyer, Mae Fac. 2007 Robb, Carol 1961
Mulder, Barbara 1961 1999 Roscello Porter, Ernestine 1960 1997
Mutz, Edward 1960 1966 Roscioli, Bob 1960 2020
Mutz, Ralph 1961 2008 Rowlson, John 1959 2017
Mutz Pelott Smith, Virginia 1961 2006 Rutz, Fred 1959 1997
Neff, Frank 1960 2019 Salyer, Ray 1961
Nivens Killebrew, Doris 1959 1987 Sanborn Rossi, Janice 1961
O’Bea, Dennis 1959 2014 Sapp, George 1959 1984
O’Donnell Sanders, Susan 1960 Sapp, Robert 1959 2005
Orr, Kay 1961 1979 Scheuch, Bob 1961 2020
Owen Derocher, Kitty 1959 Schutter Botti, Joan 1959 1981
Oxley, Larry 1959 2021 Service, Ned Roger 1960 1976
Palmateer, Gary 1959 2014 Setliff, Terrie Sue 1960 2021
Parenteau, John 1961 1990 Shaffner, Donald 1961 2020
Parker Jones, Bonnie “BB” 1960 2021 Sharp Long, Sondra 1959 2008
Parker Taxey Tadeo, Betsie 1960 Slater, Sandy 1959
Parnell, Earl Wayne 1961 2015 Smith, Lonnie 1959 2020
Phillips, Blair 1959 1995 Smith Mike, Donna Lee 1961
Place, Sharon Mae 1960 1970 Snyder Nelson, Joy 1960 2009
Plant, George 1959 1984 Sperau, Dee 1961 1998
Pointkowski, Danny 1961 2016 Stacy, Gerald 1959 1995
Potts, William “Bill” 1961 2018 Stafford, Roger 1961 2012
Stanek Brocato, Marilyn 1961 **************************
Stanley, Kent 1961 Obituaries
Stark Smiley, Susan 1960 2001
Inaugurated September, 2012
Steadman, Ronnie 1961 2002
Stedtefeld, Wesley 1960 2020 Barber, Gary (Class of ‘59)
Steimle, Roger 1960 2021 Gary Stevens Barber, 73, of Columbus, NC
Steinhurst, Chuck 1959 1984 passed away Monday, June 2, 2014 in St.
Stevenson, Gordon R. 1961 Luke's Hospital, Columbus, NC. Born Octo-
Stewart, Grady 1959 2013 ber 6, 1940 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son
of the late Theron and Dorothy Belser Bar-
Stricklin, Ed 1959 2006
ber. In 1948, the family moved to Ft.
Swartz, David 1961 2013
Lauderdale where he later attended
Tallman, Wayne 1960 2020
Stranahan High School. He was a graduate
Tappan Crew, Barbara 1960 2022
of the University of Florida where he was a
Tardiff, Robert Edward 1960
member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity;
Taylor Towe, Scarlette 1959
Gary worked for the Broward Co. Area plan-
Therber, Pat 1959 2020 ning board from 1963 to 1965. Gary re-
Tolson, John 1961 2019 ceived his Juris Doctorate from the Univer-
Travisano, Carolyn 1960 2007 sity of Miami, School of Law with honors in
Truxal Gibbons, Trudy 1961 2017 1967. Upon graduation, Gary worked as an
attorney and partner at Fleming, O'Brien,
Turner Solano, Jennie 1960 2010
and Fleming, P.A. for 30 years during which
Ullman, Sam 1961 2018
time he was the General Counsel for the
Van Atta, Ronald 1961 1980
United Way of Broward Co. He later became
Valasky Philhower, Mary Fac 2016
General Counsel for the Memorial Health
Ward, Randy 1960 2006
Care System of Hollywood, FL until retire-
Warneck Stewart, Carol 1960
ment in 2012. Gary retired to Columbus, NC
Weaver, Ed Fac 2019 where he was a member of the First Baptist
Wells Williamson, Sharon 1960 2015 Church of Landrum, SC. Gary was an avid
Wetherington, Aubrey “Whitey” 1959 2004 fisherman and spent many wonderful times
Wetherington, Wally 1960 2015 in the Keys with his dear friend and Boat
Captain Roger Martin. Gary is survived by
White, Dennis E. 1959
his loving wife of 28 years, Becky Barber of
Widman, Don 1961 2020
Columbus, NC; as well as four daughters:
Williams, Don 1960
Allison (Todd) Payne of Boca Raton, FL; Lisa
Williams, Larry 1959 2015
Lurie (Don Forbes) of New Smyrna Beach,
Wolverton, Alan 1960 2009
FL; Kathy (Chris) Rhodes of Loxahatchee,
Wonn, Chuck 1959 1995
FL; and Melissa Buckmann of Plantation, FL.
Woods Schrameck, Dale 1961 2002 Also surviving are a brother, Kenneth
Wooten Lowry, Bonnie 1960 2015 (Leslie) Barber of Plantation, FL; a sister,
Wrinkle, Jim 1960 2013 Susan Barber of Miramar, FL; and six grand-
Young, Calhoun 1961 2018 children. Funeral services were held in Pom-
pano Beach, FL under the care of Kraeer
Zachem, David 1961 2022
Funeral Home, at 11:00 a.m. Monday June 9,
2014 at the First Baptist Church of Pompano Bonnie was a teacher to many, a lifelong Girl
Beach, 138 NE 1st St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060. Scout and a member of Catawba County His-
torical Society. Bonnie believed in the ad-
age, “give back to your community in any way
Barnes Seifreit, Sandy C/o of ‘60
possible.” She touched many lives over
Sandra Barnes Seifreit, of Plantation, FL, passed away
peacefully March 7, 2020, after a long struggle with Alz- countless hours of volunteer work in the
heimer's. She was surrounded by her husband, two community. She was crafty, imaginative and
daughters, and sons-in-law. Born in Wilmington, Dela-
loved making new designs to share. She
ware in 1941, Sandi moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1947
loved participating in the annual Christmas
with her parents, Alan Barnes and Margaret Rawles Bar-
Craft Exchange with friends. A favorite
nes, and sister, Vicki A. Barnes, who have preceded her
in death. Sandi graduated from Stranahan High School, pastime was playing “Bunko” and she loved
and attended Florida State University. She worked for the visiting the Biltmore Estate. Bonnie once
Fort Lauderdale Library from 1963-1968, and then
considered opening a bookstore because of
worked in the media center at the University School and
her love for books and enjoyment of read-
Jacaranda School. Sandi was an avid reader, active in
Plantation PAL, and volunteered for her daughters ele- ing. Bonnie and Walt will be deeply missed by
mentary/middle schools. Sandi married Lawrence Seifreit their children, family and friends. They al-
in 1968. The couple had three daughters, Diana Seifreit
ready are…
of Black Mountain, NC, Lea-Ann Sobolewski of Planta-
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to
tion, and Noel Tinsley of Plantation. She is survived by
1:45 on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Drum
her husband, Larry; three daughters, two sons-in-law,
Kevin Sobolewski and Joe Tinsley, and five grandchil- Funeral Home, 509 1st Ave. South, Conover.
dren, Katie, Stephanie, Bailey, Kaden Sobolewski and A Celebration of Bonnie’s Life was honored
Colton Tinsley. A service will be held at T. M. Ralph
at 2pm with the Rev. Monica Childers offici-
Plantation Funeral Home, June 13, 2020, 3:30PM. Fre-
ating.
inds will be received from 3:00 PM, until the service. In

lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her loving
memory to the "Alzheimer's Association". Bertholf, Bill Class of 60
Benson Farnsworth, Yvonne "Bonnie" William Henry Bertholf passed from this life on
Sun. April 15, 2018. He was born July 29, 1942 in
Class of ‘61
Miami, FL to James Fisk and Iris (nee Joullian)
JUNE 18, 1943 – AUGUST 31, 2018
Bertholf. He grew up in Ft. Lauderdale with a
Yvonne ‘Bonnie’ Farnsworth, age 75, passed away
passion for scuba diving and track. He graduated
Friday, August 31st, 2018 at 12:55am surrounded from Stranahan High School in 1960 and at-
by her loving family. Yvonne was born June 18, tended the University of Florida in Gainesville on
1943 to the late Fordyce and Doris (Hampton) a hurdling athletic scholarship. He was a Vietnam
Era Army veteran and traveled in Europe, living in
Benson in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Germany and England, where he met his wife of
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in
51 years, Eileen Anne (nee Jennings). The couple
death by her loving husband of 50 years, Walt
had a daughter Victoria in England and moved to
Farnsworth and a sister, Sandy Maull.
Florida in 1969, where their son Simon was born.
Bonnie is survived by a daughter, Shannon Farns-
While in Key Largo Florida, Bill had a concrete
worth; a son, Charles Farnsworth and wife Pam;
dock construction company and later worked at
brother-in-law, Ron Farnsworth and wife Helen;
Cape Kennedy Space Station, where his father
niece, Laura Pirtle and husband Jim; grandchil- was an engineer on the Apollo Program. In 1976,
dren, Sara Broten and husband Austin, Michael the family moved to Alice, Texas where Bill
Farnsworth, Christopher Ingram and Baron Pol- learned about Oilfield Gumbo and then became a
manager for Totco in Victoria, TX and Oilfield
lard; additional survivors include a host of great-
Service Provider. The family relocated to the
nieces and nephews.
Victoria area where Bill spent his spare time hunting, fishing, nie Farr, of Hueytown, AL; sisters, Carolyn Woodward,
umpiring Little League and softball games, and refereeing of Dunnellon, FL and Connie Carroll and husband, Rufus,
High School football games. He was Scout Master of BSA
of Grand Island, FL; brother-in-law, Hank Halsey, of
Scout Troop 363 for seven years thru Aloe School. Bill also
Blairsville, GA; 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren,
worked for Dollar General for seven years as a store opener,
numerous brothers and sisters-in-law and numerous
setting up stores all over the United States. After retire-
nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held
ment, he worked for the 2010 Census Bureau and part time
at Alamo Lumber in Cuero. He also took up making jellies and on Monday, December 28, 2015, at St. Aloysius Catholic
jams, walking canes, and enjoyed going to markets and going Church, Bessemer, AL followed by burial at Highland
birding with his wife, as well as traveling the country by Memorial Gardens, Bessemer, AL. Memorials may be
train visiting his children and grandchildren and exploring his
made to St. Therese Catholic Church, 217 Brawley
family history. For 10 years he was Santa Claus at Cuero
School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117, St. Aloysius Catholic
Nursing Rehab Center, visiting the residents on Christmas
Church, 751 Academy Dr., Bessemer, AL 35022, Victory
Day. He has been involved with the Dewitt County Vietnam
Veterans Association where he served as President for the Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC
past two years. 27317 or Big Oak Ranch, 6000 Shelley Dr, Springville,
AL 35146.
Bill is survived by his wife Eileen Bertholf of Yorktown, his

two children Victoria Melius of Fond du Lac, WI, Simon Ber-
tholf of Chesapeake, VA, his sister Roberta Stoner of Mer- Blabon, Dick Class of ‘61
ritt Island, FL and six grandchildren Taylor Bertholf, Logan
H. Dick Blabon, Jr., 77, passed away in his loving home in
Melius, Sheianne (Chase) Nichols, Mason Melius, Austin Croft
Chattanooga, Tennessee, on September 14, 2020, after a
and Alexander Bertholf.
brief illness.
Dick leaves behind a legacy spanning from Ft. Lauderdale, to
A celebration of Bill’s life will take place on Friday April 20,
Chattanooga. He served 28 years as the Driver Engineer for
2018 from 6-8 pm at Massey Funeral Home in Yorktown.
the Ft. Lauderdale Fire Department. He is admired and hon-
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a dona- ored for his benevolence, organizing blood drives, helping
tion to your local Boy Scout Troop or Veterans Organization sick and injured firefighters, setting up Christmas baskets
two things Bill was passionate about. for all in need. He was always a jokester and wanted to make
everybody laugh.
You are invited to sign the online guest book
Dick was highly decorated, receiving many awards including
at www.masseyfh.com.
Firefighter of the Year, Humanitarian, Public Service, Out-
standing Firefighter and Driver of the Year. He was the em-
Arrangements made by Massey Funeral Home, York-
bodiment of a firefighter and of what we all should aspire to
town, TX 361-564-2900.
be.

While living in Chattanooga, Dick worked at Silverdale Bap-
Bjorkman Allison, Judy Class of ‘60 tist Academy for 20 years where his same benevolence was
Judith “Judy” Alma Bjorkman Allison, 74, of Moores- poured over into the many students, teachers and staff. For
the past five years, Silverdale has given the Dick Blabon
ville, NC, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015, at
Award in his honor to a senior who possesses his character
Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville, NC. Born Novem-
while solidifying his legacy.
ber 7, 1941, in San Jose, CA, she was a daughter of the
Verbatim from the Ft. Lauderdale Fire Department, “Dick
late Carl and Dorothy Libby Bjorkman. Mrs. Allison was set the bar so high, there will never be another like
a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Mooresville. him. Dick Blabon will be forever known as the GOAT
She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking and travel- (Greatest of All Time).”
Dick was an active member of GraceWorks Church, a volun-
ing. She was one of the founding members of the Grand
teer with the Central High School Alumni and also for the
National Racing Wives. Mrs. Allison was preceded in
Chattanooga Candlelighters Family Support Group.
death by her sons, Davey and Clifford Allison and a sis-
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, H. Dick Blabon
ter, Arlene Halsey. She is survived by her husband of
and Geraldine Blabon.
55 years, Robert Arthur “Bobby” Allison; daughters, He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha Faye Mur-
Carrie Hewitt and husband, Scott, of Davidson and Bon- dock Blabon; sons, Jeff Gilbert (Lee) and Gary Blabon
(Deirdre); daughter, Lisa Colbert (Johnny); five grandchil-
dren, Michael, Jacqueline, Gabriella, Kelsey, and Chase; sis- Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local
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Buntrock, Richard L "Dick" - Class of ‘60
Boyle Heald, Ann - Class of ‘60
Buntrock, Richard L "Dick" passed away at his home in
Boyle Heald, Ann 7/14/1942 - 10/22/2016 Ann Arbor Ann
West Palm Beach on December 16, 2019. He was born
Marie "Annie" Heald, 74 years young and resident of Ann
in Detroit, Michigan to Marvin and Ila Buntrock. After
Arbor passed away rather suddenly on Saturday from com-
the death of his father in 1948, the family moved to
plications of cancer recovery. Ann was born in Royal Oak,
MI to Calvert and Alberta Boyle in July of 1942. Ann is the Ft Pierce,Fl. In 1954 they relocated to Ft Lauderdale.
first of three children, diver on the Stranahan High School He attended Stranahan High School and was a football
swim team and attended Southern Florida College. Ann is a center for the team, and was chosen as part of the All
member of the International Chapter of P.E.O. Sisterhood,
County team. During his senior year, Dick caught a 566
retired Vice President of HR in the Banking industry and
lb Blue Marlin off the coast of Ft Lauderdale, which
small business owner. Ann's contributions and guidance for
remained a record for many years. He received a foot-
her family, friends and community have been a life-long and
ball scholarship to Valpraiso University, and was a
a genuine focus. Ann and Daniel Malcolm "Max" Bell wed
February 14, 1961 in Florida. Max and Ann had two children, member of the Pi Kappa Si fraternity. Dick attended
Scott Andrew Bell and Melissa Ann Bell Bonney and re- law school for a year, but decided to pursue a career
mained married for 18 yrs. The children were reared in in business. After graduation, he came home to become
Florida and in the 1980's Ann left the private business sec-
part owner of thirteen Midas Muffler franchises in
tor to enter into a successful banking career. Ann's banking
Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, along with his mother
career took her from Florida to North Carolina and ulti-
and two brothers.
mately home to Michigan. Ann wed her best friend, Stephen
In his spare time, Dick was a pilot and enjoyed flying
Heald on May 11 2001. Ann and Stephen reveled in their
children, grandchildren, friends, music, travel, limericks and his plane to his second home in the keys. He was an
laughter to their very last moment together. Ann is pre- avid fisherman and boater throughout his life.
ceded in death by her father, Calvert Boyle and is survived He is survived by his beloved daughter, Beth Buntrock
by her loving husband, Stephen Heald; mother, Alberta
Vassale, and granddaughter, Sofia Vassale. Richard
Boyle; brothers Michael Boyle and Timothy Boyle; children
was predeceased by his parents and brothers: Marvin
Scott Bell, Melissa Bonney, Jeffrey Heald and Nancy Heald
and Robert.
-Tolan; grandchildren Elvis Pandolfi, Audrey Pandolfi, An-
drew Bell, Alexandria Bell, Clark Cannon, Matthew and Molly He will be interred at a family ceremony in his beloved
Heald, Patrick and Peter Tolan. Memorial Services will be Port Sanilac, Michigan, where his grandparents from
held at Muehlig Funeral Chapel Tuesday Oct 25th 2016. Germany settled and farmed. His mother and her 3
Visitation begins at 11am and services at 12:30 pm. Ann will
sisters were born and raised on the family farm. He
be laid to rest at Arborcrest Memorial Park among family
will be remembered by his family and friends as being
on Tuesday Oct. 22nd by 2pm. Ann's contributions and guid-
generous to many.
ance for her family, friends and community have been a life
Published in Sun-Sentinel on Dec. 22, 2019
-long and genuine focus. When Annie made friends, it was
for a lifetime.
Cierebiej, Bill Class of ‘61
Brackett, Charles Faculty (1932-2022)
Cierebiej, William “Bill” passed away June 28, 2015.
Charles Brackett's passing at the age of 90 on Monday, May
Born in CT he lived in Florida since 1953. He proudly
23, 2022 has been publicly announced by Nashville Funeral
and Cremation in Nashville, TN.Legacy invites you to offer served the Navy in Vietnam and enjoyed working in
condolences and share memories of Charles in the Guest engineering for Walt Disney World for 22 years. Sur-
Book below.The most recent obituary and service informa- vived by wife Patricia, sons Scott and Shawn. We will
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celebrate his life at Leu Gardens in the Rose room
site.
Saturday July 11, from 11am-3pm. Donations suggested
Published by Legacy on May 27, 2022.
to Mended Hearts. See more at: http:// Paris, Cynthia Drum, 71, of Mount Pleasant, SC, wife of
www.legacy.com/obituaries/orlandosentinel/ Richard "Gene" Paris, passed away Thursday, October
obituary.aspx? 25, 2012. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Cindy was the
daughter of the late Harlan and Lucille Drum. Cindy was
a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Cobb, Betty Faculty (1933-2017)
Cindy is survived by her husband, Gene Paris; a son Ma-
Betty Whatley Cobb passed away at her home on Oc-
jor Breckenridge Paris, his wife Mattie and grandsons
tober 26, 2017. A resident of Broward County since
Henry and Jack of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a step-
1936, she moved to Plantation in 1959. She was a
daughter Jean Paris of Alpharetta, Georgia; and a be-
founding member of the Helen B. Hoffmann Library,
loved pet Drum Paris. Cindy is also survived by her sister
the Plantation Historical Society, and the Plantation
Janet Johnson and husband Al Smaha of Fort Lauder-
Woman’s Club. She participated with the Broward
dale; brother Ted Drum of Fort Lauderdale; sister Pam
County Historical Society as an Ambassador and was
and husband Bob Bishop of Mt Pleasant, SC; as well as
active with AFS for many years. She is survived by
many special nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the
her daughters Dina(Daniel) Hernandez of Orlando,
family requests that donations be made to St. Peter's
Robin Collins of Palm Beach Gardens, and her grand-
Church, 1307 Porcher's Bluff Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC
children Kyle, Christina, and Keren. She was preceded
29466.
in death by her husband Robert in 2003. Visitation

will be Monday from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the
Duncan Palmer, Brenda Class of ’60
T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home 7001 NW 4
Brenda D. Palmer passed away on April 4th, 2021 at Hunter's
Street. A Funeral service will be held Tuesday at
Crossing Place Assisted Living facility in Gainesville, FL after
11:00 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers me-
a long illness. She was 78.
morial donations may be made to the Plantation His-
She was born on November 8th, 1942 in Columbia, Tennessee.
torical Society or the Endowment Fund for Education She spent her early years in Tennessee and then moved to
with the Plantation Woman’s Club. Arrangements by South Florida with her family and attended high school
T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home. 954 587-6888 there.
After graduating from high school, she worked as a secretary

and in the insurance industry for many years.
Cockrum, John Seymour - Class of '59
In 1979, she married Charles Palmer and they moved to
Former Navy man, killed in a tragic farm accident on Gainesville, FL in 1982. They enjoyed an early retirement and
Sept. 9, 1964. (From sister Brenda Cockrum, Class for many years Brenda kept busy cooking and keeping an im-
of ‘60) maculate house. Brenda was known by many for her organiza-
tional skills and amazing cooking. She spent many years pre-
paring delicious family dinners on holidays that her family
Davis, Robert J. Jr. - Class of ‘60
looked forward to all year long.
1942 - 2019 She had many friends and enjoyed socializing, going to dinner,
Robert J. Davis, Jr., Ft.Laud., 76, passed away and spending time on her computer. Brenda and Charlie also
2/10/19. Survived by his wife, Paula, children, Brian enjoyed occasional travel, including a trip to Europe with
friends.
(Carin), Nicole Croteau (Kenny), R. Timothy (Erica),
She enjoyed her grandchildren, and was known lovingly as
and 4 grandsons. Visitation is Tuesday 2/19/19 6:00-
"Grandma B".
8:00 PM at Barbara Falowski Funeral Home, Ft. Laud.
She was preceded in death by her father J.D. Duncan, her
Mass is Wed., 2/20/19 11:00 AM at St. John the Bap-
mother Edith Black Duncan, and her sister Vicky Duncan.
tist Catholic Church, Ft. Laud. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Charles
Published in Sun-Sentinel from Feb. 13 to Feb. 18, Palmer, daughter Erin Currin, son Vance (Tristana) Currin,
2019 step daughters Carol (Erik) Van Dyck, Elizabeth (Les) Auer-
bach, Susanne (Dan) Dunleavy, grandchildren Colin Currin,

Emma Currin and Ella Currin, step-grandchildren Alex Van
Drum Paris, Cynthia - Class of ‘59
Dyck, Catherine Benton, Scott Auerbach, Kevin Auerbach,
Clayton Short, and Patrick Short, and one step-great you, and plot revenge with you over a bottle of wine.
grandchild Robert Benton. Those of you that know her know exactly what we're
Arrangements were provided by Crevasse's Simple Crema-
talking about. In celebration of Nancy's life, the family
tion
requests that bright colors and feather boas be worn to

honor her "DIVA" side, in lieu of traditional funeral

wear. Bring your stories and pictures! A gathering was
Eckerson, Russ Class of '60
held at Palms West Funeral Home on Sunday, May 4,
Russell "Russ" Gilbert Eckerson Jr., 70, of Pearland,
2014 at 12 PM with a service beginning at 1 PM. "As you
Texas passed away December 12, 2012.
danced in the light with joy, love lifted you. As you
He was born June 10, 1942 to Russell Sr. and Edythe
brushed against this world so gently, you lifted us."
Eckerson in Englewood, New Jersey. He was a Pro-

fessional Civil Engineer for The Du Pont Company for
Farnsworth, Walter Robert Class of ‘61
30 years, and then was employed by B E K Engineering
FEBRUARY 9, 1943 – SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Company for 5 years.
Walter “Walt” Robert Farnsworth, age 74, passed away
Russell leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife
on September 4, 2017 surrounded by his immediate fam-
of 46 years Marcy Eckerson; daughter Beth Strab
ily in Conover, NC.
and her husband Jim; son Jeff Eckerson and his wife
Born in Medina County Ohio, he was the son of the late
Kim; grandchildren Jacob Strab, Emma Strab, Jack
Charles Walter Farnsworth and Betty J Farnsworth. In
Eckerson, Wyatt Eckerson; and beloved cousin Lynn
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
Hunter.
sister Pat Cole.
He is interred at Hockessin Friends Cemetery in
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50
Hockessin, DE.
years, Bonnie Farnsworth; son, Chuck Farnsworth and
If you would care to make a donation in Russ's mem-
wife, Pam of Claremont; daughter, Shannon Farnsworth
ory, the family suggests Houston Hospice, or a local
of Brunswick GA; brother Ron Farnsworth and wife
Hospice of your choice.
Helen of Lexington NC; grandchildren, Sara Broten and

husband, Austin of Maiden, Michael Farnsworth of Cono-
Faber Blake, Nancy Class of ‘60
ver, Christopher Ingram of Brunswick GA, Baron Pollard
Faber Blake, Nancy of Loxahatchee, FL passed away of Brunswick GA
May 1, 2014 at the age of 71. Born in Derby, CT, she Walt and Bonnie had recently celebrated their 50th
spent most of her life raising her girls in Davie, FL. wedding anniversary on July 22nd this year. Walt was an
Nancy was predeceased by her parents Norman and Air Force Veteran, skilled computer technician, a flirt,
Gloria Faber, grandson Nicholas, and nephew Gary W. model railroad fan, woodworking enthusiast, history buff
Snyder, Jr. Left to cherish Nancy's memory is her who showed his family all the historical markers and bat-
fiancé Jim Hoos, her daughters Tammy (Lloyd) tlefields on the lower East Coast whether they wanted
Priebe, Cheryl (Flip) Folino, Jodi Blake, Jennifer to see them or not. He was not an emotional man in pub-
(Steve) Dombrowski, her beloved fur babies Darwyn & lic and would rather be behind the camera than having
Pixie, sisters Sandi (Gary) Snyder, Donna (Randy) his picture taken. He enjoyed talking politics, collecting
George, grandchildren Jimmy Lee (Lizeth) Saville, coins, and in general trying to see how many tools he
Ashley Folino, Jessi (Stephen) Dechert, Amber Fo- could purchase before Bonnie said something to him.
lino, Amanda Folino, Kyle Gee, Coral Priebe, Karly Gee, Walt was compassionate and caring in his own way. His
Lloyd Priebe, Zach Dombrowski, Lucas Dombrowski, actions showed that he believed in the good of a person.
great-granddaughter Lily Dechert as well as many A devoted John Wayne movie and Paladin show fan, he
nieces, nephews, and extended family members that could never get the rest of the family to match his love
were loved by her very much. Nancy always had a for those and had better success with Star Wars and
smile on her face, she would laugh with you, cry with Star Trek. Dad was a lover of chocolate ice cream.
A celebration of life ceremony was held at the Drum- be made to The Augusta Training Shop (http://
Conover Funeral Home, 509 1st Ave S Conover NC www.augustatrainingshop.com/donations)
28613, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017.
Fields Los, Joyce (Class of ‘60)
Feiler, Abe (Class of ‘60) Funeral Services for Mrs. Joyce Los, 75, of North Au-
Abraham "Abe" Zvi Feiler, 74, of Glen Head, New gusta, SC, who entered into rest November 10, 2017,
York, entered into rest peacefully on Wednesday were conducted Friday morning at 11 o'clock from the
March 23rd, 2016. Abe was gentle, kind, witty and Cornerstone Community Church. Pastor Seth DuVall offi-
known for his sense of humor and positive outlook on ciating. Interment in Pineview Memorial Gardens.
life and through the years was aided by the support Mrs. Los was a native of Swainsboro, Georgia, a former
of his loving family and friends. He was preceded in resident of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, having made North
death by his parents, Larry and Rose Feiler, and his Augusta her home for the past 50 years. She, along with
sister, Irene Feiler. Abe is survived by his loving wife, her husband, Pastor John, were the founding Pastors of
Anita Feiler of Glen Head, NY; sister, Bella "Judy" Cornerstone Community Church. Mrs. Los was the former
Feiler of Margate, FL; son, Preston Feiler (Jana) of Director of the Foster Grandparent Program with Aiken
Savannah; daughter, Risa Feiler Gay (Chris) of Au- Barnwell Community Action Center.
gusta; stepdaughter, Lori Rooney (Robbie) of Glen Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Pastor John
Head, NY; loving sister-in-law, Meryl Hammer Alalof C. Los, III; two sons, John Los, IV and David (Starla)
(David) of Augusta and nephews, Seth Hammer Alalof Los, all of North Augusta; two daughters, Wendy Los and
(Fatima) of Kennesaw and Scott Zachary Alalof of Cece (Al) Hall, all of North Augusta; nine grandchildren,
Oldsmar, FL. Also, he was so proud of his grandchil- Chris Trull, Johnny Los, Amber Ashe, Trey Trull, Sarah
dren, Brice and Addison Feiler of Savannah, Rachel, McKenzie, Brittany Los, Brandi White, Sean Hall, II, and
Hannah and J.T. Gay of Augusta, and Ellie, Evie and Dawson Los; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy
Dillon Rooney of Glen Head, NY, who will all miss their (Bob) Moyers, Wrens, Georgia; several nieces and neph-
Papa Abe/Grandpa dearly. Abe is a native of the Do- ews.
minican Republic and grew up in Plantation, FL. He was Pallbearers were Trey Trull, Sean Hall, II, David Los,
a veteran of the United States Air Force, a retired Johnny Los, Matt Kane and Matt Porter.
firefighter and policeman before transitioning into a The family received friends at Cornerstone Community
successful career in retail sales. He was also an avid Church Thursday evening from 6 until 8.
fisherman, loved his Miami Dolphins and sports in gen- Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of
eral. Funeral services will be graveside on Sunday, arrangements, (803-278-1181). Visit the registry at
March 27th, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Memorial www.PoseyCares.com
Park, located at 2700 Deans Bridge Rd., in Augusta,
GA, and officiated by Rabbi Shai Beloosesky. Pall- Goodwin, Hersch (Class of ‘60)
bearers are David Alalof, Seth Alalof, Scott Alalof,
Born: July 24, 1942 Died: November 24, 2015 With his
Charles Gay, Chris Gay, Bert Rosenthal, Dr. Jeffery
wife and daughter at his side, Hersch Goodwin, 73,
Broder, and Elliott Price. The family will receive
passed away at Westside Regional Medical Center in
friends during the traditional time of mourning while
Plantation, Florida, on November 24, 2015. He is the be-
sitting shiva on Sunday, March 27th and Monday,
loved husband of almost 20 years to Charlene Goodwin,
March 28th at the home of David and Meryl Alalof,
caring father of his only child, Jill Goodwin Mortensen,
3570 Pebble Beach Dr., Martinez, GA, and then on
of Copenhagen, Denmark, and fun-loving papa to two
Tuesday, March 29th and Wednesday, March 30th at
granddaughters, Vera Marie Mortensen and Ella Marga-
the home of Preston and Jana Feiler, 347 Kensington
reta Mortensen of Copenhagen, Denmark. He is also sur-
Dr., Savannah GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may
vived by his loving sister, Martha Goodwin Lemasters, of
Vero Beach, FL, seven loving nieces and extended family