To our dear classmates who departed this life far too soon, we remember you fondly and pray that you may rest in eternal peace.
Lacrimosa dies illa,
qua resurget ex favilla judicandus homo reus.
Huic ergo parce,
Deus, pie Jesu Domine,
dona eis requiem.
Amen.
That day of tears and mourning,
when from the ashes shall arise,
all humanity to be judged.
Spare us by your mercy,
Lord, gentle Lord Jesus,
grant them eternal rest.
Amen.
Bob Berry
Terry Black
Tom Bruce
Tom Caruso
Mary Ann Corbe Moreck
Theresa Grecco
Chuck Hanchak
Debbie Hazi
Carol Pierce Mathews
Mary Beth Scott
Gary Shaw
Russell Slape
Terry Sprung
Cathy Stark
George Vargo
Chuck Welsh
Dave Whetzel
Mimi Yorkgitis
Tributes
Mary Beth Scott: An Appreciation
by Sheila Barry
I became aware of Mary Beth Scott around 5th grade. I knew who she was (kind of) before that but we had never been in the same class and I had never talked to her before that time. I became aware of her because her sister, Karen, was “dating” my brother, Thom. They were both a year ahead of us in school (can you “date” someone in 6th grade?). Anyway, Karen and Thom were a thing for a while and their romance led me to my friendship with Bethie. We started talking on the phone as one did when you were ten back then. There was something different about her; mostly she was funny and made me laugh.
Bethie lived with her mom and sister in the Marhoefer apartments off the Cloverleaf in Pleasant Hill at the time. I thought that was so exotic – apartment living seemed so sexy and cosmopolitan! And they had shag carpeting – so cool!
As we went into high school, Bethie and our group of friends, Joanne Hamilton (Herald), Rita Atkinson (Showalter), Karen Bucy (Barbarich), Sue Floyd (Starceski), and Kate Oravec became a close-knit crew. Many adventures occurred, some that I still keep under wraps…
Bethie was always laughing – that is what I remember about her the most. She had such a droll wit and a wicked sense of humor. This is what we looked like when we were together in high school.
Bethie went to college and grad school, got a master’s in occupational therapy and had a successful career in that field.
Bethie loved Halloween. She would dress up every year and would have her mom sit in a chair, looking out the window, to scare the kids.
Our friend group scattered a bit, and I moved away. The times we were all able to get together as the years slid by were fewer but so precious. One time, we went to see the Yayoi Kusama exhibit at the Mattress Factory in Pittsburgh with my kids.
Bethie experienced a myriad of health problems starting when she was about 20 years old. But she was always upbeat and she showed great courage in facing the challenges that came her way.
Beth never had a bad thing to say about anyone. I so admired her wit, style, tenacity, and loving nature. She loved decorating and her house in Mt. Lebanon was an oasis of bliss.
Beth never married or had children of her own but was devoted to her nephew, Ryan Frank, her sister, Karen, brother-in-law, Bill Frank, her mom, Pat Scott, miniature schnauzer Abby, and her many friends.
We lost Mary Beth in March of 2015. She was a beautiful friend that I will miss forever.
Theresa Grecco: Act of Kindness
by Becky Fortunato
February of our senior year, I was in the hospital for a few weeks. I got a card and note from Theresa Grecco who as we all remember was gravely ill, Theresa sent me encouraging messages, well wishes, and prayers. She was such a beautiful kind soul! She passed away a year later. I think of that note often.
