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Jim and Mary Keefe (’51) of Swarthmore, PA, wrote about their move from Rochester in late July. Swarthmore is a lovely borough, which reminds them of Fayetteville. They live near their daughter and her family, and their son and his family live in Cincinnati.
October 25, 2007
Walter Diamond (’30) and Ellie Berg Hayman (’51) were among the inductees to Nottingham’s Wall of Fame October 13. Hayman, of Fayetteville, has been a longtime Nottingham reunion coordinator. She has served on several boards and is a nationally-ranked real estate sales agent. She has received awards including SU Outstanding Alumni (College of Human Development), Women in Business, and the Leukemia Society’s Woman of the Year. She has also authored several articles in real estate magazines.
September 27, 2007
Nottingham’s second annual Wall of Fame ceremony will be held October 13. Honorees include Walter Diamond (’30), James Early (’39), Ellie Berg Hayman (’51), Doug Swift (’66), David Klim (’70), Felisha Legette-Jack (’84), and Thom Filicia (’88). Karen Oberbrunner (’84) will perform.
Anita Strausman Kuppermann (’54) and Lewis Kuppermann (’51) celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on the weekend of August 25th, 2006. Family members include children Andrew and Brett Kuppermann, daughters-in-law Marcy and Diane, and grandchildren Alex, Elana, Glenn, & Leah.
Obituaries
John A. Meech Jr. (’51), 76, died December 25, 2009, in Syracuse. A Navy veteran, John worked for Westhill High School’s transportation department before retiring in 1995. He enjoyed performing and attending live theater, antique and collectible shows, and flea marketing. He is survived by a daughter and son, 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Peter Horstmann ('51), of Warren, VT, formerly of Sterling, died Aug. 19, 2009 in Worcester. He was a mechanical engineer and was a varsity athlete at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He had planned to lead a memorial service for his brother, Dick, who died July 5, 2009. The memorial is still scheduled for September 12. Pete is survived by his wife, Barbara Van Loon Horstmann (’51).Contributions in lieu of flowers and in Mr. Horstmann's memory may be made to the endowment he created, the Peter H. Horstmann and Barbara V.L. Horstmann Scholarship Fund at WPI, to help benefit students in financial need. Contributions and inquiries may be addressed to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Rd., Worcester MA, 01609.
Diane
(Mason) Maynard ('51), 77, of
Syracuse, passed away Monday, April 26, 2010. Diane was born in Syracuse, the
daughter of Alta and George Mason. She was a graduate of
Nottingham High School and attended Syracuse University where
she met her husband, Bob. Diane was an active member of St.
Alban's Church where both she and Bob sang in the choir. Diane
was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had a
strong determined spirit matched only by her big heart, caring
and generosity. She was predeceased by her daughter, Christine
Diane, on August 29, 1968. Diane is survived by her loving
husband of 54 years, Robert L. Maynard; son, Robert (Mary)
Maynard Jr.; daughter, Karen (Bill) Havens; grandchildren,
Sheila (Will) Shriver, Rebecca Maynard, Daniel Maynard, Matti
Havens, Oscar Havens and Timo Havens; great-grandchildren,
Benjamin, Gabriel and Nathaniel Shriver.
John
A. Meech Jr. ('51), 76, of Syracuse, died Friday,
December 25, 2009 at Loretto Health. A lifelong resident of
Syracuse, NY. Mr Meech was a graduate of Nottingham High School,
class of 1951 and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Meech worked
for Westhill High School's transportation department before
retiring in 1995. A communicant and choir member of the Delaware
Street Baptist Church, Mr. Meech enjoyed both performing and
attending live theater, antique and collectible shows, as well
as flea marketing across the northeast. He was predeceased in
1994 by his wife of 25 years, Margaret L. Meech and his mother,
Esther W. Meech in 1999. Surviving are a daughter, Catherine
Meech of Clearwater, FL; a daughter, Carol (Richard)
Christiansen of Liverpool, NY; a son, James Douglas (Rebecca)
Meech of Frederick, MD; 14 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and his canine companion, Rocky.
Capt. Richard K. Drake (’51), 74, of Auburn, died October 27, 2007. He served as a pilot in the US Air Force, flying F-100s in Japan. He graduated from Dartmouth College and the Wharton School of Business Administration. He owned and operated the Whispering Winds Motel in Skaneateles with his wife, Rita. He was a member of the Robert J. Hydon American Legion Post 239 in Skaneateles. He is survived by his wife, three children, two stepchildren, and 10 grandchildren.
James M. Keefe Jr. (’51), 75, died November 22, 2008, of lymphocytic leukemia. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Mary B. Keefe (‘51), son James, and daughter Katherine. Jim retired after more than 33 years of government service and enjoyed over 20 years of retirement. Jim and Mary relocated from Rochester to Swarthmore, PA, in 2007 to be near family.
Marilyn Black (’51), died April 2, 2008, in Boynton Beach, FL. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, brother Gerald Levy of Palm Beach, and sister-in-law Lillian Black of Syracuse.
Irwin Klein (’51), 72, died January 25, 2006, in Fayetteville. Mr. Klein owned several Lazy-boy furniture galleries. He was a respected and successful real estate developer.
Barbara Pliskin Windheim (’51), 72, formerly of Fayetteville, died in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 22, 2006. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Syracuse University. She taught for over 30 years in the Jamesville-Dewitt school district, starting at Moses Dewitt Elementary school and moving to Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School when it opened, where she taught 6th grade social studies until her retirement. Early in her career, she also taught art classes. Mrs. Windheim studied and taught archaeology, and participated in numerous digs recovering Native American artifacts. Surviving are her three children and three grandchildren.
Neale F. Bogardus (’51), 74, of Camillus, died May 16, 2006, in Syracuse. A graduate of R.I.T. School of Printing, he was in the printing business for 40 years and was co-owner of Selco Graphics before his retirement in 1997. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joan L. (Lewis) Bogardus.
Donald James Pasho (’51), 74, died June 27, 2006, in Syracuse. He worked as a Quality Control Supervisor for NY Air Brake, Watertown, NY. He served with the US Navy during the Korean War. Don was active in sports since childhood. He played softball in the Syracuse City Rec League and in the over-50 men's league until last year. He will be taking his softball glove with him in the next life.
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