We have learned from Aliana Rood that
Eddie Thiele has had two toes amputated due to complications
from diabetes. He is on the mend. I'm sure he would
appreciate a get well from his classmates. His particulars
are:
Edward Thiele
58 Ridge Road
Harpursville, NY 13787
12/11/23
We have received a "Thank You" from the husband of Pat
Brown. The class of '64 sent a dozen red roses for the
funeral. The following is the Thank You note from
Pat's husband, Ernie.
10/2/2023
We have learned that Pat Brown Jones passed away Tuesday
morning. Pat's husband Ernie called Joe Iozzi to let us
know. As soon as we know of final arrangements we will
post here.
I know we will all miss Pat. She was one of the best of the best class ever.
I have repeated a note she sent to the class 4 years ago.
The family address for cards is:
235 Merrick St.
Clayton, NY
13624
__________________
The Survivors, Tom Kulesza and Bill Alberta lift a
glass, after Gerry Wormuth needed a transfusion in the
hospital, and Lee Woodmansee was attacked by a pit bull,
also ending up at the hospital, these two were the only ones
left standing besides John Reed who took the picture. The
Annual Delaware River class outings are getting to be a
dangerous proposition. Fortunately, both Gerry and Lee are
doing well and on the mend. Denny Swartout, Dixie Coe and
Dale Whitmore dodged a bullet. They couldn't make the
regatta this year.
9/1/2023
Tom Kulesza's band, The Lanterns will be playing playing
near Honesdale Sept. 15 & 16. Drop by, say hello and give a
listen. Yaho-o-o!
The Lanterns
play on YouTube
Click "Open Site in New Window".
Updated 10/2/23 to include external links
There
will be a Celebration of Life for Alex Evanitsky on
Saturday, July 22 from 1 – 4 PM at the Lakewood Lodge.
Light refreshments will be served.
7/13/2023
Jerry Wormuth made a donation of $196.40 to cover the cost
of this year's Class of '64 Senior Award in Honor of
Wellington and Helen Lester.
This amount is in addition to the $1,500 he previously
donated a couple of months ago.
If you know any grads in this year's graduating class that
could use $196.40 send them to:
http://hcs1964.com/lester-app.htm
6/12/23
Helen Lester's birthday is June 17. It would be nice if we
could get some cards out to her.
Her particular's are:
Helen Lester
Good Shepard-Fairview Home
80 Fairview Ave,
Binghamton, NY 13904
Phone: 607-584-3956
6/12/23
Mrs.
Lester next to the 12 roses presented her by the Class of
1964 on Mother's Day, 2023.
She thanked the class very much. The card read, "From all
your children in the class of 1964".
You
can contact Mrs. Lester at:
Good Shepard-Fairview Home
80
Fairview Ave,
Binghamton, NY 13904
Direct Phone number:
607-584-3956
Email address;
Helenlester15@yahoo.com
If
you have a grand child, niece, nephew, or other descendent
of the class of 1964, graduating from Hancock this year,
please have them fill out an Application for the Class Award
of $196.40 on this page. The
Award is given each year in Honor of Helen and
Wellington Lester. Past winners were:
Christopher Gross 2022 winner.
Michael Makowski 2021 winner.
Bill Alberta and Gerry Wormuth have made a substantial
donation to endow The Wellington and Helen Lester
Award.
The class of '64 has opened a bank account at SFCU that
includes a checking account, and 2 year, 3% CD. It is hoped
that many class members will add to the endowment and make a
contribution to the fund. $675 is currently in the Flower
Fund.
This amount will easily fund this year's Wellington
and Helen Lester Award
recipient, regardless of the amount,
either $500 or $196.40.
Anyone wishing to donate to either, The Flower Fund, which
provides flowers and/or help with funeral expenses to fallen
classmates, or The Wellington and Helen Lester Award,
which makes a yearly award to a graduating HCS
senior, (with preference given to class descendents), can
forward their checks to:
HCS Class of 1964
26 Peas Eddy Road
Hancock, NY 13783
3/10/23
Hello Everyone,
It saddens me to see that the Rood Family Homestead has
burned, it had been in our family since the 1800. My
siblings Tony, Kathy, Vicky and I have had so many fond
memories of growing up and it saddens us all. I am alive and
well living in Onalaska, Texas with my husband Bill. I am
still working weekends as a nurse in the San Jacinto County
Jail. I was just in PA and MD visiting my son and daughter
and grandchildren. Do you recall the surf songs, well I
finally checked surfing off my bucket list when I did this
in Hawaii recently. When is the next reunion, so we can
celebrate our lives and chat fondly of those that have
departed.
Much Love - Aliana Rood Farthing
3/10/23
Mrs.
Lester wants me to convey to the Class of 1964 a heartfelt,
"Thank you", for her Valentine's Day flowers the class sent
her this year. 2 dozen red roses.
She
is doing well and wishes everyone in the class a very
special Valentines Day.
Here
are her particulars for anyone wishing to send Mrs. Lester a
card, or even better, a phone call;
Helen Lester
Good Shepard-Fairview Home
80
Fairview Ave,
Binghamton, NY 13904
Phone: 607-584-3956
2/13/2023
News
has reached us of the death of our classmate, Alex "Bootser"
Evanitsky. No other details are known at this time. If
anyone has the address of Alex's family please forward to me
via the Message Box above.
12/9/22
Thanks
to Billy Schild for his generous donation to the Flower
Fund. The Fund now stands at $500.
12/06/22
We
have learned that former classmate Gary Adams has died. He
was living in Spearfish, South Dakota when he passed away on
Thursday, October 27, at Rapid City Monument Hospital. Gary
did not graduate with us as he left the class in the 10th,
or 11th grade when his family moved away. He had three
brothers, and two sisters, which some of you may remember.
11/15/2022
Great gig, Tom! Now I have a new item on my bucket list
"Listen to Tom's band at a brewery"
Lee Woodmansee
11/4/2022
What does a 76 year old man do with himself after
retirement? If you're Tom Kulesza, you join a band and sing.
Along with his wife, Joanne, Tom can be found singin' the
blues with the band, The Lanterns. This picture is from a gig
they did at a brewery in Lake Wallenpaupack, PA.
Listen
to the band's recordings at YouTube by
clicking here.
You will leave the hcs1964.com web site, and the link will
take you to YouTube.
Watch this space for Tom's next gig.
Tom Kulesza
11/3/2022
Below is something that I just posted on the Class Face Book
page. Bill Alberta has, along with Sherry his wife,
developed a huge non-profit organization that helps well
over a thousand families each year in the Ithaca area.
Back in 1989, Bill and Sherry started a non-profit
called “The Elves”, that provides Christmas gifts and
winter clothing to over a thousand children in the
Ithaca area where they live.
Here’s
a description of the program: “The Elves Program helps
children in great need in nearly 40 elementary schools.
Through our Winter Program we provided new clothing and
toys for 1,168 children last year and hope to equal that
number this year. Here’s how it works: nurses
and social workers identify the children who are in
greatest need. They use a form to provide
information on each boy and girl to be sponsored and
give the forms to Elf Leaders. Leaders then distribute
the profiles to individuals, families, or groups who
want to sponsor a child. Sponsors (Elves) purchase
items, making sure that each child receives every item
on a checklist - socks, underwear, a new outfit,
pajamas, a hat & gloves, and a toy. All gifts are new
and cost $125 - $150 per child. Elf Leaders deliver the
bags of gifts to the school where they are picked up by
parents.
You can get involved by
making a donation. Checks made payable to "The Elves"
should be sent to Bill Alberta, 751 Elm Street Ext.,
Ithaca. We have absolutely no overhead costs for this
program; every penny goes to help the kids. You
can learn more at elves.cornell.edu.”
I’d
like to suggest that we all consider helping a classmate to
help others by making a donation to “The Elves”. Send a
check, made payable to “The Elves”, to Bill Alberta, 751 Elm
Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. The Elves are also on Facebook at
“Cornell Elves”. The Elves also have a Back to School
Backpack Program!
Lee Woodmansee
9/8/22
Before shoving off on the 2022 4th Annual
Class of '64 Canoe & Kayak Regatta on the Delaware River, Bill
Alberta, Tom Kulesza and Gerry Wormuth enjoy a hearty breakfast
at the Hancock House. Lee Woodmansee and Dixie Coe were dry
docked. John Reed and Joe Iozzi routed from the shore. Denny
Swartout was expected later in the afternoon.
...and after the regatta, a well deserved Champaign toast.
8/22/22
Speaking of Gerry Wormuth and Bill Alberta
they showed up at Joe Iozzi's house to make roof repairs after
Iozzi told Alberta on the phone of what he discovered after
returning from Albany on Aug.5.
Gerry and Bill arrived on Monday one hour after the insurance
adjuster with tool belts and supplies ready to go. I can't thank
them enough for all they did to put my life back in order. JAI
8/22/22
Christopher Gross being presented a
Certificate, and check for $196.40 from his father, Chris Gross,
on behalf of the class of 1964.
Young Christopher Gross is the recipient of the Helen and
Wellington Lester Award for 2022, given by the class of
1964.
Chris Gross (the elder) is the son of the late Bill Gross, and
coincidentally, member of the class of 1964. Congratulations
Chris!
Happy Birthday Mrs. Lester!
June 17, 2022
From all of us in the class of 1964!
The Helen And Wellington Lester Award for 2022 has been won by
Christopher Gross, grandson of classmate, Bill Gross who passed
away this past year. Congratulations Chris!
June 16, 2022
A
large "Thank You" to Gerry Wormuth, who has once again,
personally covered the entire expense of the Helen and
Wellington Lester Award for 2022.
If
you know an HCS senior please tell them to apply here:
http://hcs1964.com/lester-app.htm
June 2, 2022
Condolences from the class to Scotty Bennett whose brother,
David died unexpectedly of a heart attack last week.
Thank you to Lee Woodmansee for his recent donation to the
Flower Fund. The fund now stands at $395.16 (updated 5/19/22). The Fund will be
slightly depleted when the class awards $196.40 to provide the
2022 Helen and Wellington Lester Award in June. If
you know a deserving senior at HCS, send them to hcs1964.com to
apply for the Award.
Mrs. Lester was also the recipient of a dozen red roses on
Mother's Day from "all her children" in the class of 1964. She
thanked each of us, one and all, via telephone.
May 7, 2022
Many
classmates attended the memorial service for Scott Ostrander
in Hancock on May 7 at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Home.
(Left) Flowers that were sent from the
class of 1964. Picture courtesy of Dennis Swartout.
May 16, 2022
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Sad
news to report. Scott Ostrander has died this past Sunday, March
7. I
believe he was on vacation in Florida. We don't have all the
details yet. Our condolences go out to Scott's wife, children
and family.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 7th, 2022 from
10AM-12PM with a memorial service following at 12PM all at the
Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.
Scott is shown (right) at the 2013 reunion between Denny Swartout
and John Fucci.
(Below right) Scott and Cheryle Ostrander
with their grandson who graduated from CarnegieMellon with a
degree in "Cognitive Science".
3/9/2022
Updated 5/2/2022
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The
4th Annual Delaware River Regatta for 2022 for the Class of
1964, will be held Monday, August 22nd, & Tuesday the 23rd, with
Friday the 26th as a rain date. Tuesday will also be a golf date
for anyone interested. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent
if you don't have one. Among the regular river rats there is
usually one, or two extra sea worthy vessels available. Anyone
wishing to participate please contact Bill Alberta, our River
Master, at wna1@cornell.edu.
Canoe and/or kayak rentals;
http://www.oarsofhancock.com/ Bill Gross' son owns this
rental place. Anyone interested in golfing on Tuesday contact;
Denny Swartout;
isonychia@gmail.com There are about 8 people signed up
already. They are; Tom Kulesza, Dennis Swartout, Gerry Wormuth,
Lee Woodmansee, Bill Schild, Dixie Coe, Bill Alberta, and Joe Iozzi. The Regatta leaves from Fireman's Park, and ends near
Equinunk, PA. Golfing will be at the Hancock Golf and Country
Club in Hancock. We will announce any discounted rates if, or
when, they become available.
http://hancockgolfandcountryclub.com/
3/3/22
Thanks to donations by Clifford Crosby and
Dennis Swartout, The Flower has grown to $452. Thanks to all
that have given in the past to The Flower Fund, Scholarships
Fund, and the Lester's Clock Fund. We will be awarding the
First Annual Helen and Wellington Lester Award this June. If
anyone knows an aspiring senior let us know.
11/18/21
Mrs Lester has returned to Fairview rehab
from Lourdes Hospital after a bout with Pneumonia. For the next
couple of weeks she can be reached via telephone by calling the
front desk and asking for her by name in the rehab center. She
was able to read her name on the front page of the Hancock
Herald upon her return.
Link to The
Herald front page in PDF format. Mrs L details:
Good Shepard-Fairview Home
80
Fairview Ave,
Binghamton, NY 13904
Temporary Phone number while in rehab: 607-724-2477, then ask
for the rehab extension
Email address;
Helenlester15@yahoo.com
1/18/22
We received a Thank you from the HFD for the
donation we made in honor of David Herzog.
1/18/22
The clock and plaque, in Honor of Helen and
Wellington Lester, has been installed at the school. Thank you
to all that contributed. The Class of 1964 is the best!
The clock to hang at the front door of HCS (replacing the clock the class gifted
HCS in 1964) has finally been
ordered.
It is solar powered with correct time updated from a satellite.
No wires. I hope it lasts as long as the last one. I don't think
anyone will be around to replace it again in 50 years.
The clock and plaque should be installed in
about 1-2 months. Cost was just under
$1,250.00. We had to temporarily steal from the Flower Fund to
pay both clock and plaque vendors. We are expecting one more
anonymous donation which will replenish the Flower Fund to
nearly $400.00. We already have $10 in the kitty for next year's
"Helen and Welling Lester Scholarship Fund". It
will be for any graduating HCS student regardless of intention
to attend college.
11/19/21
Sandy Grot has broken her collar bone.
She is recuperating at home in Dunkirk, NY. If anyone would like
to send a card, please contact me using the Message Form above.
I will send you her email, and/or mailing address. I'm sure we
all wish Sandy a speedy, and full recovery. I didn't ask how she
did it. Better left unsaid I think.
11/19/21
More
sad news. Another classmate, David Herzog passed away last
Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday,
November 10, 2021 from 11AM-1PM with a funeral service following
at 1PM all at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.
Private family burial will take place in Riverview Cemetery at a
later date.
The Class Of 1964 will be making a
donation in David’s memory to the Hancock Fire Department, as
requested by the family. If anyone else would like to donate
individually, the address of the HFD is: P.O. Box 883,
Hancock, NY, 13783.
A link to the
Memoriam page.
11/8/2021
Word has reached us Ronnie Karcher has died.
The following is his obit from Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Home.
There is no present plan for services;
Ronald
A. Karcher, formerly of Orlando, FL and Starlight, PA, most
recently residing in Johnson City, NY, died on Monday, September
20, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. He was
born on February 11, 1943 in Deposit, NY, the son of Harold O.
and Ruth J. (Shanly) Karcher.
He grew up on his family’s farm in Scott Center, PA and
attended Hancock Central School in Hancock, NY. As a young man,
Ronnie enjoyed racing stock cars; and later made his living as a
skilled auto and machine mechanic.
Ronnie married Patricia (Patty) Diehl in 1989, and they
resided in Starlight, PA until her death in 2006. Ron later
relocated to Orlando, FL, where he lived until May of this year.
In addition to his parents, Ron was predeceased by his wife,
Patty, two brothers: Harold and Vaughn, his twin sister, Ruth
Ann Geer, who died in April of this year; and his beloved dog,
Queenie. He is survived by several nieces and nephews, in
addition to many special friends and poker buddies in Florida
and the Northeast. His hearty laugh and delicious baked goods,
including his famous chocolate chip cookies, will be missed by
all those who loved him.
Services will be announced at a later date.
10/2/2021
At the 2009 class reunion at
French Woods, Ronnie can be seen in the picture front row, far
right.
Masters Of The Delaware met Wednesday,
Sept.15, 2021 for the 3rd Annual Delaware River Regatta. Tom
Kulesza provided champagne, Bill Alberta a place to sleep, and
Gerry Wormuth, Dixie Coe and Dennis Swartwout provided the
laughs. The weather held, and a good time was had by all.
9/17/2021
A
Celebration of Life for Tom Grot (Sandy Grot's brother), who
died this past June will be held for family and friends,
Saturday, September 18, 2021 at The American Legion, 210 Pennsylvania Ave.
Hancock, NY 13783 from 1:00-4:00pm.
9/15/2021
Joe Iozzi met last week with the acting
superintendent of HCS about the Lester clock. Superintendent
Daughtery, who had been our primary contact, is on a leave of
absence. After 2 years we finally received approval on the
installation of the clock, but still need to finalize the
inscription, and placement of the plaque. The next school board
meeting is Sept. 20, at which time, final approval on everything
should be complete. This is the proposed clock.
The clock is a solar clock with time updated
from a satellite. No wires. It is 24" in diameter.
A plaque will be located near the clock. It's placement will be
exactly where the original was located over 50 years ago, over the middle front
door of the school. We have contacted the clock company in
California to get an updated price and shipping cost which will
probably be more than it was two years ago. We'll cross that
bridge when we get to it. The proposed inscription will read:
A gift from the Class of 1964 In Honor of Helen and Wellington
Lester.
9/6/2021
Mrs.
Lester had her gall bladder removed during surgery last week.
She is recuperating in Lourdes hospital, and doing well. Please
direct any cards or letters to her home address, not the
hospital:
Good Shepard-Fairview Home
80
Fairview Ave,
Binghamton, NY 13904
Direct Phone number: 607-584-3956
Email address;
Helenlester15@yahoo.com
She should be released to from Lourdes in the
next couple of days.
We all wish her a speedy recovery.
9/6/2021
We received a nice "Thank You" letter
from Mike Makowski, Punki and Mike's grandson, and winner of the
Brain Lepro STEM Award.
Incidentally, a small group decided at lunch
the other day to make a yearly scholarship part of the class of
'64. We started the fund with $10 (left over from lunch) for
next year's recipient. If you have any thoughts on criteria,
stipulations, or the appropriateness of the Scholarship, please
forward them to us via the Form at the top of this page,
"Leave a Message".
7/14/2021
The Delaware River Regatta for 2021 was all wet this year.
Weather, and a rising river prevented anyone from taking to the
waves. Electricity was lost on the first night during a
horrendous storm, and it was down hill from there. 5 of the crew
did manage to take a tour of the Joel Hill Saw Mill in Lookout,
PA. on Tuesday. It was very good.
Dennis Swartout, predicted a washout and didn't make the trip
from Mass. Dale Whitmore had other problems and was a no show.
Dixie Coe missed the saw mill tour Tuesday, Bocce Ball on
Monday, but did make the important events, lunch and dinner on
Monday.
Some of us did manage to see Rose White at the Hancock House
Hotel during lunch Monday, and Vernon Rooney was having lunch at
the Red Barn in Equinunk where we had lunch on Tuesday.
We'll make another attempt at the river later
this summer. Watch for a date.
7/14/2021
The
Delaware River Regatta for 2021 is scheduled for Monday, July 12
at 1 PM, meeting at Bill's cabin rental on the Delaware. and
Tuesday, July 13, TBD. Contact Bill Alberta for any details.
wna1@cornell.edu .
If you don't have a canoe, row boat, or
kayak, you can rent one here;
http://oarsofhancock.com/
There will be some limited sleeping accommodation by asking Bill
Alberta, and hotels/motels can be rented here;
https://hancockhousehotel.com/
http://beckysanderbandb.com/
Classmates, Tom Kulesza, Bill Alberta, Joe
Iozzi, Lee Woodmansee, Jerry Wormuth, Dixie Coe, Dale Whitmore,
Denny Swarwtout have all signed up.
6/25/2021
Update:
I was at the river with my family between
Sunday and Thursday of this week. We took the trip from Hancock
to the cottage and one from the cottage to Buckingham Access.
Got snagged a little bit on first run but not at all on the way
to Buckingham.
Does anyone have Bill Shield's email
address? I want to invite him ASAP.
Just to repeat my invitation, you are
welcome to spend the night at the cottage on the 12th and/or the
13th.
Gerry & Mary Wormuth are kindly providing
food for the 12th.
I hope we can kayak on both the 12th &
13th. If the weather is crappy on the 12th the 13th can be our
backup.
See you all soon!
Bill Alberta
7/2/2021
Mrs. Lester poses in front of her birthday
roses given to her by the class of '64 on the occasion of
her 93rd birthday. Mr. Lester's picture is in the right side of
the photo.
She wishes to express her deep appreciation,
and thanks to all in the class of 1964 for her birthday roses,
and the many fond memories of our class over the years. Her
details follow:
Good Shepard-Fairview Home
80
Fairview Ave,
Binghamton, NY 13904
Direct Phone number: 607-584-3956
6/18/2021
Classmate,
Bill Gross has died. Calling hours will be held on Monday, June
14, 2021 from 6-8PM at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel,
Hancock. There will also be 1 hour of calling on Tuesday, June
15, 2021 from 10AM-11AM followed by the funeral at 11AM, also at
the funeral chapel. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery,
Hancock. The Class has sent one dozen red roses. I know we will
all miss Bill and offer his family our sincere condolences.
Memorial donations Helios Care, 297 River
Street Service Rd., Oneonta, NY 13820.
6/14/2021
The
Class of 1964 has awarded the Brain J. Lepro STEM Award
to Michael Makowski, a graduating senior from Hancock Central
School.
It is presented to him by his grandmother, Cheryle Makowski,
fellow member of the Class of '64. It's nice to keep it in the
family.
A check in the amount of $196.40 was also given with the
certificate.
Michael will be attending the University of
Pittsburgh in the fall.
He will be working toward an engineering degree.
Thank you to all in the class of '64
that contributed to making the award possible.
6/14/2021
It is a certain ladies'
birthday on June 17. Don't forget to send a card. I believe she
will be 29 this year.
Mrs. Helen Lester
c/o Good Shepherd Fairview Home
80 Fairview Ave.
Binghamton, NY 13904
Direct Phone number: 607-584-3956
6/4/2021
It has happened yet again.
Charlie White has broken his hip at his assisted living
apartment in Binghamton. He is currently in the Ideal rehab
facility in Endicott. Joe Iozzi spoke to his doctor Wednesday,
April 14. As most of you know Chuck had a stroke during a brain
aneurysm operation in Albany about 15 years ago, and has been
living in the Ideal assisted living facility since. He has
developed a UTI so that's not good. I will post here when more
is known. We all wish Chuck a quick and complete recovery.
Here's Chuck's address while he's in rehab, which unfortunately,
will be for a while. He no longer has a UTI. He is improving.
Charles White,
601 High Ave, Violet Court,
Endicott, NY
13760
4/15/2021 updated
4/19/2021
On another sad note, Ruth
Ann Karcher, sister of Ronnie Karcher, who many of us knew well,
has died at her home in Florida. She was 78. Her brother, Ronnie
Karcher was in our class, and currently lives in Orlando, FL.
The Class of '64 sends their condolences to Ronnie.
4/15/2021
Thanks to Dixie Coe Mrs.
Lester has an Acer laptop to enjoy in her rehab suite in
Binghamton. Thank you Dixie. Mrs. L's desktop was a little too
big for the new digs. Mrs. Lester still hasn't decided if this
will be her permanent residence, but it for the foreseeable
future.
4/14/2021
The 2021 Canoe Regatta planning is underway.
Bill Alberta will be the organizer this year.
wna1@cornell.edu.
There are two possible dates; 7/12-7/15 and 9/12/-9/18. Last
year's participants should have already received an email. If
you don't have a canoe, row boat, or kayak, you can rent one
here;
http://oarsofhancock.com/
There will be some limited sleeping accommodation by asking Bill
Alberta, and hotels/motels can be rented here;
https://hancockhousehotel.com/
http://beckysanderbandb.com/
4/1/2021
Mrs. Lester is still
recuperating in Binghamton, but coming along nicely. She is
walking the halls with a walker, and her pain management has
improved. She will be in Fairview for at least 6 more weeks. At
that time she will decide if she will come to Hancock, or
make Fairview her permanent residence. She thanks all for her
cards, and letters.
Good Shepard-Fairview Home
80
Fairview Ave,
Binghamton, NY 13904
Direct Phone number: 607-584-3956
3/12/2021 updated
3/24/2021
We received a Thank You
note from Our Lady of Assumption in Latham, NY. We made a
donation in memory of Joan Hoffman. See 2/3/21 post below.
3/12/2021
Much Thanks to Clifford
Crosby, and Buddy Todd for their generous contributions to The
Flower Fund. The Fund now stands at $287.60, after accounting
for the $196.40 to be given in June for The Brain Lepro
STEM Award, in "Honor of Wellington and Helen Lester". We
have over $1,000 pledged and in cash for the Wellington and
Helen Lester Clock. We are waiting for a meeting with
Superintendent Daugherty so we can get the ball rolling again.
3/12/2021
updated 3/24/2021
We've learned that Helen
Hathaway, and members of Pat Brown/family have Covid. Pat's
family is hanging in there with mild symptoms. Helen has had
complications, and was sent to a hospital. I don't have more
specifics, or a hospital address for Helen, but will post when I
get one. Update- Helen is doing better. Her
husband asks we send cards to the house instead of hospital.
Updated address is below. We wish them both a speedy, and full recovery. Let them
know you're thinking of them.
You may send cards, or letters for Pat Brown
and/or Helen Hathaway to:
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Patricia Jones
235 Merrick St.
Clayton, NY 13624 |
Helen
Freedman
29 W. French
Broad St.
Ste #312
Brevard, NC 28712
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2/14/21 Updated 2/15/21
Updated 2/17/21
Helen is home from hospital,
and Pat Brown and family have all recovered. Updated 3/12/21
More
bad news to report. John Hoffman has passed away at her home in
Latham, NY. Joan was at the 2014 reunion at the Town Square.
The class will be making a donation in Joan's
memory to the Lady of Assumption Church in Latham, NY. There is
no other immediate family except for cousins. Interment will
take place in Hancock at a later date.
We will let you know.
2/3/21
Yes, My cousin John
Orchard passed away this past summer. His mom survives him and
lives in Middletown, NY. Her name is Marie Orchard. I have no
other information and have not seen an obituary posted anywhere.
I think John lived in NJ for quite a while, and has a daughter. I
wish I could offer more.
lise.g.lipko
1/4/21
An
update on Mrs.
Lester. First of all, she wanted to thank everyone in the class
for the flowers we sent, and for those of you that sent her
cards.
She is recuperating slowly, but is able to walk a short distance
with a walker. Her spirits have improved and she expects to be
home by Spring. She is 93 and the process is slow. I know we all
wish her the best, and a speedy, complete recovery.
Here is her temporary address for sending cards and her phone
number at the facility:
Mrs. Helen Lester
Room C-23 (This room will change after 2/25/21) We will post
when known.
Good Shepard-Fairview Home
80
Fairview Ave,
Binghamton, NY 13904
Call main switchboard: 607-724-2477, then ask for extension 3299
1/4/21
updated 2/3/21
We
are sorry to hear of the passing of Brian Lepro. He died on
December 10, 2020 of a heart attack. We have not learned
arrangements as of yet. We are inquiring into some type of
remembrance in the Hancock Town Square, which is brother
designed. We have money left in the flower fund, and Lana Rood
has added her donation to the kiddy.
Updated; We will give a Brian Lepro
STEM Award in June 2021 to a deserving HCS student. With
$50 from the Flower Fund, and donations already
received, we will have $196.40. This will match the
$196.40 given for the John Cappiello Art Award
last year. I'll keep you updated. (See post below dated
9/18/2020)
Thanks to Pat Brown, Lana Rood & Clifford Crosby for their
generous donations.
If you wish to contribute
send checks to;
Joseph Iozzi
26
Peas Eddy Road
Hancock, NY 13783
or, PayPal to iozzi@hancock.net
12/28/20 -
2/4/21 updated
Aliana Rood sent these along to post. A letter she received from
Gerry Mackin (top) and a Post Card of Hancock (Below).
I have an address for Aliana if anyone would like it.
12/28/20 Lana Rood
Ditto what Pat Brown just wrote.
I'll be glad when this year is over!
Joe Iozzi
12.8.2020
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
Pat (Brown) Jones
12.8.2020
Mrs. Lester's address, while in rehab, is:
Mrs. Helen Lester
Room C-23
Good Shepard-Fairview Home
80
Fairview Ave,
Binghamton, NY 13904
11/30/2020
Mrs.
Lester was operated on last Wednesday for a broken femur. She is
now up and standing (with some pain) and is recouping well. I
still don't have a room number for her. She was moved from the
ICU yesterday. Lourdes Hospital address is in a post below. The
last time I spoke with her in the ER she thanked the class of
'64 for her flowers which she received shortly after being
admitted to the hospital. She should be up doing the rumba in no
time.
Joe Iozzi
11/24/2020
Bob Collarini is resting at home after being diagnosed with
Covid. Mrs. Lester spoke to him on the 16th, and she said he was
recuperating as expected. Bob's address is below for anyone
wishing to send a get well card.
Bob Collarini
99
Risely St.
Hancock, NY 13783
11/18/20
Mrs. Lester took a fall at her home Monday evening, and has
broken her femur bone. Joe Iozzi spoke to her yesterday in the
ER at Lourdes Hospital, and said she sounded remarkably well and
in very good spirits. She was getting ready to ask for a little
more morphine at the time. She will be operated on to fix the
bone break on Thursday. I know we all wish her the best, and a
quick recovery. The class of '64 has sent one dozen red roses to
her room. Her temporary address at Lourdes follows. I don't have
her room number:
Mrs. Helen Lester
Lourdes Hospital
161 Riverside Dr #105
Binghamton, NY 13905
Hosp. Phone: 607-798-6185
11/18/20
Mrs. Lester has learned
John Podbelski has died. He was 92. He lived with his daughter,
Judy in New Jersey. The class has sent a card of condolence. If
anyone would like to send their own condolence to the
family the address is:
Judy Podbelski
37 Burchfield Ave.
Cranford, NY 07016
I'm sure we all have good
memories of Pod. Below, on the far wall, Pod (center) enjoys a
pre-dinner drink at our first reunion in 1969. As he would have
said, "A good time was had by all".
10/12/2020
We received a nice "Thank You" card (above)
from Spenser Layman, the young man that received the John E. Cappiello
Art Scholarship, awarded from the class of '64 in memory of Mr.
Lester. Thanks to Gerry Wormuth for the donation. See story
below.
9/18/2020
The 3rd meeting of the Delaware River Regatta took place
September 11 launching from Hancock, and coming out of the river
at Buckingham Access, Pa. A cookout followed the epic kayak
event prepared by Chef Bill Alberta. No Kayakers drowned this
year during
the event. Two came close in previous flotilla's.
Above: Gerry Wormuth (L) and Dennis Swartwout. Below: Bill
Alberta and Tom Kulesza (R)
9/16/20
We have learned through a fellow class mate
that John Orchard has passed away. We have not been able to
confirm this, and do not have current family/address
information. If anyone is aware of John's next of kin, or any
other details, please let us know using the "Leave A Message"
form above.
8/15/20
The John E. Cappiello Art Scholarship Award,
along with a check for $196.40 was presented to Spenser Layman,
compliments from the Class of 1964 in memory of Wellington Lester.
Mrs. Lester presented the award and check.
The John E. Cappiello Art Scholarship was
first awarded shortly after John's death, the first to die
from the class of '64.
Much thanks to Gerry Wormuth for his
generosity in making this award happen.
8/15/20
The class received a very nice thank you card from Maureen Mackin,
Gerry's widow.
The class sent a dozen red roses to Gerry's funeral.
6/29/20
I
am sad to report Gerry Mackin has passed away late Friday, May
1st, 2020 at his home in Las Vegas. The class has sent 1 dozen
red roses to Gerry's widow, Maureen. Gerry fought off throat and
liver cancer for over a year.
Anyone wishing to forward their condolences can do so at the
address below.
Maureen Mackin
2928 Billy Casper Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89134
We
will all miss Gerry.
5/8/20
To
all my old friends as well as all those that read this, as a
retired epidemiologist I urge everyone to heed what the health
department is saying. We're all anxious to get back to normal
and it will happen. We just need a ton of patients.
Dick Fancher 3/19/20
I have met with the school principal
regarding the "Clock". As they are doing 8 million dollars worth
of improvements to the school, we have been included in the
Design phase of the project. With the current virus frenzy, the
school will be closed for an indefinite period of time, and the
Design phase has been pushed back yet again. Hopefully, by the
end of the summer we will have our old spot back on the brick
wall for the new Lester Clock.
In related news, the Helen and Wellington
Lester STEM Scholarship will be presenting a check for $196.40
from the class of '64 sometime in May or June this year. Mrs.
Lester will picking the recipient.
Joe Iozzi 3/17/20
My brother told me last night that Rose Marie
(White) Steller's husband Glenn passed away last week. Her
address is: Rose Steller, 8309 Orville St.; Alexandria, VA.
22309-1049
I am sure she would love to hear from her classmates.
Louise Botsford 12/5/19
We have learned of the death
of Pat Brown Jones' daughter, Jolene. It is not the natural
order of things to have a child go before you. Please put Pat
and Ernie in your thoughts and prayers. They are currently
raising Jolene's children, Colton and Zoe. I'm sure she would
appreciate any kind words or offerings from her fellow
classmates.
Her email is:
tootsej60@hotmail.com
Cards and letters:
Pat Brown Jones
235 Merrick St.
Clayton, NY 13624
10/25/2019
The updated list of donors
to the Clock Fund, and the Scholarship Fund.
|
Dale Whitmore
Sandy Grot
Joyce Ripple Wuorio
Gerry Mackin
|
Gerry Wormuth
Lee Woodmansee
Dennis Swartwout
Pat Brown
Tom Kulesza |
Cheryl Makowski
Buddy Todd
John Fucci
Anonymous |
The Clock/Scholarship Fund stands at
$1,706.40 in cash and pledges.
The Flower Fund has $349.44.
10/16/2019
Thank you to Buddy Todd
and Cheryl Makowski for their donations to the clock fund. BTW,
if you have a clock favorite let us know by using the Form
above. Here is the complete list of people that have donated to
the clock/scholarship fund:
|
Dale Whitmore
Sandy Grot
Joyce Ripple Wuorio
Gerry Mackin |
Gerry Wormuth
Lee Woodmansee
Dennis Swartwout
Pat Brown |
Cheryl Makowski
Buddy Todd
Anonymous
Anonymous |
A giant Thank You! to members of the best
class ever to pass through the doors of HCS.
The
Clock/Scholarship Fund stands at $1,606.40 in cash and pledges,
and the Flower Fund total is
October 3, 2019
Clock
update; Joe Iozzi met with the Terry Dougherty of HCS.
Donating of a clock, its size, and any inscriptions, or plaques must be
approved by the school board. He said he will make the board aware of
our proposal at the upcoming board meeting. I get the feeling this is
going to be a 3 month process. That will put us into the winter which
will probably delay installation. That remains to be seen.
It does looks like we will have enough money "left
over" to make a $196.40 contribution to the Helen and Wellington Lester
Scholarship Fund, as well as purchasing the clock.
After receiving generous donations from Joyce
Ripple Wuorio, Gerry Mackin, Gerry Wormuth, and Pat Brown, our clock fund
stands at $1,400 in cash and pledges.
Here are the 3 clocks that are under
review at this time:
1)
Solar clock updated time via GPS. 24" face.
https://www.innovationwireless.com/documents/pdf/iw-sell-sheet-solar-clock-page.pdf
List $1,495 $845 our price + shipping appx. $140. No tax.
•Solar
Powered•Designed
for Outdoor Use•Weatherproof
(IP65 rated)•Stainless
Steel Casing•Glass
Lens
•Sophisticated
Appearance•Automatically
Adjusts for DST•Maintenance
Free
2)
Electric clock updated time via hardwire. 24" face.
https://www.houzz.com/products/warrior-ii-electric-outdoor-black-sand-wall-clock-prvw-vr~53611781
List $599 $599 our price + shipping appx.
$0. Tax?
Manufactured By: J. Thomas
Sold By: J. Thomas Products
Size/Weight: W 24.5" / D 4.25" / H 24.5" / 44 lb.
Materials: Steel case, plexiglass crystal
Assembly Required: No
Category: Outdoor Clocks
Warrior II Electric Outdoor
Black Sand Wall Clock This weather resistant electric wall clock is
specifically designed to be durable, dependable and easy-to-read. The
electric movement is protected inside a plastic enclosure to prevent
dust and water from getting in and to ensure problem-free operation.
Proudly "Made in America". Operates in a wide range of climate
conditions Temperature range is -40F to 170F Durable steel case
Shatter-resistant plexiglass safety crystal Surface mount 6 foot
electrical cord with 3 prong plug & bottom rest U.S. Standard: 110v/60hz
Proudly made in USA Built to order. Hand assembled. Quartz clock
movement ensures reliability and trouble-free service. Includes 1-year
manufacturer warranty. Warrior II Electric Outdoor Black Sand Wall Clock
Diameter: 24-1/2", Depth: 4-1/4" - 24" dial diameter Weight: 23 lbs
3)
Electric clock updated time via hardwire. 610mm (23.5")
face.
https://www.clockscupolasandweathervanes.co.uk/classic-style-exterior-clocks
List £525 $660 our price $314 Master Control (may not be
necessary) $213 Clock Surround
+ shipping appx. $???. FOB England Tax $0
Master Clock Control System Additional £250 Including
upgrade from synchronous to stepper motor driven mechanism
Clock Surround Additional £105 £130 £150 £170
£195 £250 £370 £500
Manufactured By: Shire
Sold By: Shire
Time House, Hillsons Road, Botley,
Hampshire SO30 2DY
Size/Weight: W 24.5" / D 4.25" / H 24.5" / 44 lb.
Materials: Steel case. 23.5 carrot gold leaf.
Assembly Required: No. Crystal may be optional.
Category: Outdoor Clocks
Made in, and shipped from
Great Britain
Sept. 25, 2019
Mr.
Lester's calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2019 from
4-7PM at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, in Hancock. A funeral
will be held on Monday, September 2, 2019 at 11 AM at the Emory United
Methodist Church, Hancock. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery,
Hancock.
