HIGHLIGHTS OF
THE LAST 40 YEARS
Last Updated
Wednesday November 07, 2007
Click on a name for the BIO. List
Includes the following:
Pasco Kenneth
Altovilla,
District Four Materials Supervisor, West Virginia Department of
Transportation. Owned and operated Hillbilly Hot Dogs in
Clarksburg, WV from 1978-1981 and again from 1988 to 1991. Managed
the lounge at American Legion Post 13, Clarksburg, WV from 1991 to
1999. I am married with four children, three grandchildren. My
wife is also a WI graduate, Class of 1968, Linda Kay Butcher Altovilla. I am still working for the DOT, and have 43 years
service (I was working during all those activities mentioned above)
along with coaching little league baseball for 16 years and Jerry
West Basketball for 11 years.
Sam Bailey, CSX Supervisor
Mary (Barbour) Hulick, Dietary Cook
Art Bennett, Minister
Karen L. (Boyles) Clayton, Math Teacher at Robert C. Byrd High
School Married, 3 Children, 1 Grandchild
Linda Brown, Salesperson
Frances A. (Burdiss) Woodward, Secretary
Married, 2 Children, 1 Grandchild
Jeannie (Christie) Warner, Registered Nurse
Connie (Combs) Terango, Inventory Coordinator
3 Children, 4 Grandchildren
Linda (Cooper) Cooper, Retired from AK Steel, Middletown, Ohio
Married, 1 Child. Met husband Fred at Fairmont State College (he’s
from Weston) and didn’t have to change my last name! We’ve been in
Ohio since 1966. We both retired in 1999 and now enjoy a winter home
on Lake Griffin near Leesburg, in central Florida. Our daughter
lives in Morehead City, NC. I took up running & golf & continue to
do both. I return every year for the Greater Clarksburg 10K. We
enjoy traveling & meeting new friends.
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Mitch Davis,
After WI, I got my BS from WVU, did grad work, served in the
US Army and then lived in Richmond, VA, Decatur, IL, Wichita, KS, St
Louis, MO, Columbus, OH, Brattleboro, VT and now reside in Albany,
NY. I am in charge of HR for Trans World Entertainment
Corporation. We operate about 1000 stores that sell music, movies,
games, and other entertainment products. You would know us under
the brand names FYE (for your entertainment), Coconuts Music,
Camelot Music, Strawberries, Wherehouse Entertainment, Planet Music,
Specs Music, CD World and more. I have four kids and one
grandchild. I hope to get back to Clarksburg this August. I travel
around the country and would love to hook up with some old
classmates.
Margarette “Peggy” (Dennison) Crislip, Housewife
Married, 2 Children, 2 Grandchildren Spend winter months in Florida.
Caroll (Duffield) Spring, Paralegal/legal assistant. Married, 1
Child, 2 Grandchildren
Stephen L. Elbon, Quality Auditor for Pratt Whitney. Married, 1
Child
Stuart "Butch" Felts, Retired
Jean
(Fleming) Tucker, I attended Linden
Grade School, Central Junior High School, and Washington Irving
through my freshman year. In the ninth grade, I was in Mr. Andre's
homeroom. I would have graduated in your class of 1961 but we moved
to Panama City, FL. We still live here. My brother, Jimmy Fleming
('56), and sister-in-law, Helen House Fleming ('59) both graduated
from WI. I enjoyed playing the saxophone in the marching band, and
the bassoon in the concert band while at WI.
My husband, Tommy Tucker, and I are retired from teaching. Prior to
teaching, my husband retired from IBM sales. We have two children.
Our daughter, a pediatrician, and husband had our first grandchild
in August. Our son, a professor of graphic design in United Arab
Republic, and wife were married in August and are expecting in June.
I presently enjoy decorator art (folk art). I recently joined a fun
group, Society of Decorative Painters. My husband is spending his
time woodworking and learning to weld. We also enjoy traveling in
Europe, China, India, and United Arab Emirates.
I still love the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. We visit my
brother and wife often in Hillsboro. We also have a condo unit at
Snowshoe. No, I cannot ski, but my husband is learning. I still
search for a perfect WV hot dog. A local Tom's Hot Dog Stand and the
Varsity in Atlanta come close. I still crave Minard's spaghetti and
salad. I remember my first French fries and pizza in Clarksburg.
I enjoy your web site and seeing familiar names. Keep me informed of
upcoming events.
Mickie (Ford) Brumage, Registered Nurse
Married, 5 Children/2 Stepchildren,
5 Grandchild/2 Step Grandchildren. My husband Dick, Class of ’61
Notre Dame, and I met when we were 18 years old. I was a nursing
student & his mother was a nursing instructor. We dated briefly and
then went our ways. 14 years ago we ran into each other in
Clarksburg and remained friends. After my husband passed away in May
1997, Dick moved from Michigan to South Carolina to court. We
“eloped” to Tahoe October 1999 and have been on a “honeymoon since
then”. The second time around is the best!! Together we have 7
children & 7 grandchildren. Our goal is to visit them as often as
possible – all over the world!!
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R. Brooks Gainer II, MD, Physician – Infectious Disease. Married, 2
Children, 3 Grandchildren. Forty years from graduation finds me
still very close to Clarksburg. At this point I’m really looking
forward to retirement soon. I want to spend time with my family in
Raleigh, North Carolina – daughters Kristin & Shelby their husbands
Conrad and Jamie, and three wonderful grandchildren – Hunter (3),
Abby (1) and Harrison (1 month).
James R. Gallo Jr., Manager Clarksburg Elks Club & Village Square
Conference Center. Married, 2 Stepchildren, 6 Step Grandchildren.
Attended W. V. Business College & Fairmont State College. Owned
vending business for 25 years and a lounge for 20 years. Sold both
in 1997.
Jack George, Retired Tech Writer
Sarah (Gervella) Frush, Special Education Aide
Married, 2 Children, 1 Grandchild
Blair Gloss,
BS and MS in Aerospace Engineering from Va
Tech (yep I am a Hokie). Have worked for NASA since I graduated from
college. Married and have 3 kids and yes everyone in the family
either went to Va Tech or Radford. I have not retired yet but am
thinking about it.
Carolyn (Golden) Lopez, Retirement Center Director
Linda Sue (Graves) Somazze
1 Child. Worked at Wilson Football Factory in the office in Ada,
Ohio.
Carol (Greynolds) Cleveland,
Co-Owner Map Supply, Inc. Married, 2
Children/4 Stepchildren,
1 Grandchild/7 Step Grandchildren. One story I would like to relate
is how Sharon Lantz Hurley and I ended up living in the same
neighborhood in Flat Rock, NC. It’s our “It’s a small world story”.
Sharon just moved to Indiana but will move back here when Austin
retires.
Joyce V. (Guinn) Elbon, Retired Claims Representative, Social
Security Administration
Married, 1 Child.
James Harrison, Sales
David C. Harvey, Lineworker – Consumers Energy
Married, 2 Children
Patricia (Hickman) Cravey, Secretary
Married, 2 Children, 5 Grandchildren
Linda (Humphries) Hall, Senior Chemist
Married, 2 Children
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Carole (Jackson) Nicholson, Housewife
Married, 2 Children
Lindsey (James) Butler, Bridge Director, Owner Greater Charleston,
SC Duplicate Bridge Club
Married, 2 Children, 5 Grandchildren
Ann (Killingsworth) Smith, County Agent
Mike King, Sales Manager – WPDX Radio
Married, 2 Children, 1 Grandchild
Attended Marshall University for 2 years. Been in broadcasting
business since 1963 – a Disc Jockey, Music Director, Program
Director, Sales Manager & General Manager.
Billie (Kittle) Fox, Financial Project Consultant. Married, 3
Children, 7 Grandchildren. Received my Associates Degree in
Accounting in 1988, my Bachelor degree in 1991, passed my CPA exam
in 1993, & have completed all my class requirements for my master’s
degree and am currently working on my thesis. I plan on teaching
accounting as a second career. I moved to Phoenix 8 years ago & work
for American Express. I have traveled to most major cities in the US
in the last 8 years. With all that & raising 3 kids haven’t had time
for much else.
Sharon R. (Lantz) Hurley, Domestic Engineer
Married, 2 Children, 5 Grandchildren. We lived in Mexico City,
Mexico for 2 years! What an experience! Also we have moved 15 times
in 38 years of marriage.
Fred Lawman, Bank Security Officer
Floyd Leaseburg, Retired. Married, 2 Children, 2 Grandchildren.
Since graduation from WI in 1961 & WVU in 1965, I’ve worked for
Humble Oil, Exxon & now Exxon Mobil. I’ve moved 14 times around the
U. S. and overseas. While working for Exxon International, we lived
and worked in Norway for 3 ½ years. I retired May 1, 2001. I have
two sons; Erik works for Microsoft in Ft. Worth, Texas and Jason
just completed Baylor Medical School and is serving his residency in
Columbia, Missouri. Both sons are married and we have 2
grandchildren. Myra and I were married in May 1993 and reside in
Emlenton, PA and Houston, TX.
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Mimi (Lee) Fanning, Real Estate Broker/Sales Person. Married, 2
Children. After graduating from Ohio U,'65 BSED, I toured Europe for
4 months. I had a brief career teaching K. then 1st grade at Ft
Myers (Arlington County Schools) at Arlington Cemetery. U.S. Senator
Jennings Randolph selected me to be his representative for the
Cherry Blossom Festival in Wash.,DC. The week as a Princess was
noticed by my Adm Director, John Fanning, as I missed school to have
lunch with Hubert Humphrey, plus the activities. I went from
Princess to being his Queen within the year. While living in
Arlington, Va I called The White House and invited Linda Byrd
Johnson Robb to play bridge at our home. That was a real "Secret
Service" Story.
Kristin Lee was born 9/67 and John III 17 months later and our
challenges began. John was diagnosed at 6 mo. as multiply
handicapped with severe epilepsy & retardation. Our lives were crazy
for the 20 years he lived at home and now has lived in an ARC Group
Home for 12 years. John uses a walker and wheelchair but is happiest
on the golf course "driving" the golf cart. Kristin is a brilliant
8th grade math teacher with 2 Masters. Our joy is having them live
nearby. Life is sweeter and more precious these past 8 years after
experiencing Breast Cancer. Kay and Linda were my WI cheerleaders
and we are all closer because of it.
Real Estate keeps me very busy but I always schedule time for golf,
tennis, ski trips, dancing and bridge. My family is #1 in my life.
My husband deserves sainthood after 34 years with me. My siblings:
Virginia '54,Tommy'58,Annabelle'60 and Johnny '65 and their families
meet each year for a Family Reunion. This is my favorite week. We
have moved 5 times but after 25 years in Basking Ridge, NJ, our
roots are here but my heart is in Wild Wonderful West Virginia !
Robert Lindsey, Cattle Farmer. Married, 2 Children.
Colleen (Luzader) Holliday, Assistant Professor
Richard R. Malcolm, Owner, Western Sizzlin Restaurant, Westover, WV.
Married. 1961-1969 U.S. Air Force which included a tour of duty from
1964–1965 at DaNang, Vietnam with the 311th Air Commandos. 1969-1971
Employed by Delta Airlines. 1971-1976 Owned & operated Malcolm’s
Furniture in Bradenton, Florida.
During the period from 1977 to present I owned and operated 4
Western Sizzlin Steak Houses; however, currently own & operate only
the Westover, WV location. Active in Rotary & VFW. Interests include
billiards, fishing & hiking.
Carolyn (Marano) Shields, Counselor at Elementary School. Married, 2
Children, 1 Grandchild.
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Janet (Marple) Richards, Staff Nurse
Linda (Matthews) Largay, Leadership Development Director, Valley
Health System. Widow, 3 Children. Raised a family, returned to work
after 17 years, many years of community work, traveled, traveled,
traveled!! Collect books – over 2000 to date, so now have to add
another room onto the house to hold them.
Mary Alice “Fifi” (Mayer) Bliss, Retired Teacher
Married, 3 Children, 1 Grandchild
Shirley (Metz) Allessio, Owner – Ticellos Pizza
Fred R. Miller (Erik Fredricksen), Professor of Theatre & Dept.
Chairman, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Married.
In 1971 I became a professional actor and over the years have worked
in NYC, various regional theatre and Los Angeles. In 1990 I assumed
the Chair position as Head of Theatre at the University of Michigan
in Ann Arbor. I still occasionally perform professionally (this June
in Pittsburgh, PA with Quantum Theatre), and teach and stage
theatrical combat for students and professionals in NYC and in
Norway & Sweden. I changed my name legally in 1981.
Irvin Miller, Executive Director IT Company
(CHNServices). Married, 3 Children
Lance Miller, Association Executive
Shirley (Moore) Hicks, Owner – Fabric Store
Karen (Pleasant) Booker, Retired from Federal Government: FEMA-
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Married, 1 Child, 1 Grandchild
James W. Post, Retired – Maintenance Foreman
Married, 2 Children, 2 Grandchildren
Shirley (Pouch) Berkley, Homemaker
Married, 3 Children, 3 Grandchildren
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Mary Jo (Pulice) Benedetto, Realtor
In 1993 after 26 years with IBM, I decided to take an early
retirement buy out offer. I just decided it was time to do something
I WANTED to do! So, I went back to “school” and thought I would give
the real estate world a try. Well, it all worked out just fine. I
currently work for Weichert, Realtors, in Oakton, VA. The commute is
seconds from my home—rather than my hour plus commute for IBM!! It
has been a very rewarding as well as interesting experience. I have
met some wonderful people and most of them are now my friends. I
feel truly blessed to have been given this opportunity.
Carolyn Kay (Reed) Bonner, Homemaker
Married, 3 Children/12 Foster Children, 11 Grandchildren. Worked at
C&P Telephone as an information operator for a year. Worked at
Continental Can as a decorator, packer & selector for 5 years, at
Hagan's as a waitress for a year & at Judal Glass Co. for 6 mos. Then
I just stayed home & taught children how to milk a cow, they milked
while I sang “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” for a week until I
thought of putting a radio in the barn. We had a large garden &
canned & froze vegetables, made our own butter & cottage cheese. We
had 100 chickens & I sold eggs & taught the girls how to sew &
quilt. All the children learned to cook. We cut wood for the wood
burner & fireplace & had our own beef & pork. We’re active in church
here in Wellington & at our farm in Sedalia. I crochet, knit, play a
guitar & piano.
Charlene (Rolland) Leon – Office Manager – Health Department.
Married. Never moved from Clarksburg. Worked 10 years at Adamston
Flat Glass. Three years at Carmett Minetools. And now have 22 years
at the local Health Department as Office Manager. I now qualify for
state retirement and that’s looking awfully inviting. Like to
travel. Enjoy gardening & photography.
Richard Romine, Corrections – Law Enforcement
Married, 2 Children, 5 Grandchildren
John Rush, District Supervisor
William L. “Bill” Seckman III, Maintenance & Facilities Supervision.
Married, 3 Children, 5 Grandchildren
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Donald S. Shaffer, President & Chief Operating Officer Dollar
General Corporation. Married, 1 Child. The Shaffer family has had a
very exciting time since our last reunion. We welcomed a new baby
girl to the family, Alexandria Marie born 6-2-1992. She is our only
child and I am sure you can appreciate what a joy she has been to
Leslie and me. In 1993 we moved from Chicago to Toronto, Canada
where I served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sears
Canada until the end of 1996. In 1997 & 1998 we lived in Kansas
City, Missouri where I served as the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Western Auto Supply Company. In 1999 we moved to
Richmond, Virginia where I served most recently as President and
Chief Executive Officer of Heilig-Meyers Furniture Company. We are
currently in the process of moving from Richmond to Nashville, TN
where I have accepted a position as President and Chief Operating
Officer of Dollar General Corporation.
Ann (Shelbaer) Ammons, Projects Manager Eli Lilly & Co. Married.
Jerry Skufe,
My wife (Barbara) and I live in Ocala, FL and
have been married for 32 years. We moved here from the Washington,
DC area after retiring from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. I
retired after 38 years of federal service and Barbara retired after
35 years of federal service. I have three daughters and four
grandchildren. My oldest daughter, Marisa, lives in Houston, TX
with her husband Joel. She is the mother of my grandchildren. My
middle daughter is a senior at Florida International University,
Miami, FL and my youngest daughter is a sophomore at the University
of Florida, Gainesville, FL. I had a son, Jerry, Jr., who died in
1986 from complication associated with spina bifada. Marisa and
Jerry, Jr. are from a previous marriage. I spend my time working for
the Ocala First United Methodist Church, Emmaus, and the Ocala Lions
Club. I enjoy playing golf and rooting for the Washington Redskins.
Jim Smith,
Physical Therapist
Lillian Kaye (Summers) Beard
Married, 2 Children. I started first grade at Towers School. My
mother died that November. I spent second, third, fourth & fifth
grades at Kappa Sigma Pi. Came back to Clarksburg for 6th Grade,
lived at bottom of Lynch St. off Chestnut. Then June 1955 my Father
remarried & we moved to Sandusky, Ohio. I graduated from Margaretta
High School in 1961. Had I stayed in WV, I would have graduated with
you from W. I. In 1961. I have always missed WV.
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Bob Swats, Insurance Agent
Married, 2 Children/3 Stepchildren. Soon after college graduation, I
moved to Newark, Ohio to work in the State Farm Ins. Co Regional
Office in their Claims Department. In 1968 I was transferred to the
field in Columbus, Ohio. In 1973 we moved to Cincinnati to establish
a sales agency and we’ve been here ever since. My daughter, Carrie
was born in 1973 and is working in Process Auditing now for
Honeywell and my son, Andy, born in 1977 works for Cincinnati
Milicoron. Looking forward to retirement.
Elizabeth (Swiger) Layton, Retired-Regional Audit Manager. Married,
1 Child. After graduation I lived for several years in the Pacific
Northwest and three years in Berlin, West Germany where my daughter
Stacie was born in 1971. I have been back in the Clarksburg area
since 1975. Completed B. S Degree accounting Fairmont State College
& CPA Certificate. Worked for 23 years in public accounting &
industry. Early retirement from CNG in April, 1999 has been
fantastic. Every day is a new adventure. My husband Fred and I enjoy
traveling, golfing, visiting family & friends.
Robert N.“Bob”Swiger, Golf Course Development & Management. 2
Children, 1 Grandchild. B. S. Degree Business Administration; Banker
– 20 years; Bank President; Golf Course Owner, Developer,
Management; Travel East Coast – Bahamas; Met many sports celebrities
– 2 Presidents- other celebrities; Lived Myrtle Beach, SC – 22
years; had two great children.
Nancy Swing, Writer. Married. We have been blessed to follow the
international life we had hoped for. As consultants to developing
countries, we have lived in Tanzania, Laos & Kazakhstan. In
addition, I have had short-term projects in Somalia, Kenya, Egypt,
Jamaica, Guyana & Pakistan after being a Peace Corps Volunteer in
Afghanistan. About 10 years ago, I quit consulting in order to try
to be a writer. After 3 guidebooks & a number of articles, I’m now
finishing a novel – a mystery based among the community of
foreigners living in Vientiane, Laos.
Dave Talkington, Systems Analyst/Waddell & Reed, Inc. Married, 3
Children
Patricia Anne (Taylor) Smith, Minister
John A. Teter, MIS Computer Programmer. Married, 1 Child
Barbara (Thomas) Smith, Retired–Registered Nurse
Married, 2 Children. Enjoying Retirement. Married 37 years to
Raymond Smith, Class of ’62.
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John Stephen Toryak, Record Clerk Clarksburg Police since retiring
1994. Married, 4 Children, 6 Grandchildren. Retired from Clarksburg
Police Dept. (28 yrs.), after a distinguished career. Received two
Meritorious Awards for bravery after being shot during an armed
robbery, aided seven customers to safety & shooting one assailant.
Served 17 yrs. as a Detective retiring as a Sergeant. Officiated
high school and college football 28 yrs. Worked with Boy Scouts and
Church Organizations. During spare time ride a motorcycle with the
Blue Knights, “police officers”, hunt & fish. Currently working on
second retirement as record clerk with C.P.D. until I retire again.
John Wagner, Pharmaceutical Purchasing
W. Edward White, Business Owner. Married, 4 Children, 5
Grandchildren. Where have 40 years gone? 7 years at University of
Cincinnati acquiring a Mechanical Engineering degree and an MBA…14
years climbing the IBM ladder to software product line manager…11
years launching software startups…4 years early retirement, living
on startup stock options and trying to master the stock market…4
years owning and operating a plumbing fixture business (Plumbed
Elegance), which will not stop growing. With my first wife, raised 4
children – Cindy has a PHD in organic chemistry, markets genetic
data base software, has two sons and is married to a software
engineer; Shellie has a business degree, is married to a Civil
Engineer, has two daughters, and is expecting another child; Cherie
is not married, has a son, graduated from a trade school and is a
home improvement specialist; Ted has a business degree, is an
Executive Recruiter and is dating an insurance marketing specialist.
After a divorce in 1987, reunited with Annette Shaffer, thanks to
friends and family…resumed the relationship we started in the summer
of 1960…moved to California…married in Carmel…enjoying life with
Annette on the California coast with frequent trips to Tahoe and
Kauai…Annette is a Dental Hygienist three days per week in Silicon
Valley, baby-sits her granddaughter two days per week, and keeps us
busy with a whirlwind of social and recreational activity…Annette’s
son, Matt, has a business degree from San Jose State, is married to a
periodontal surgical assistant and sells telecommunications services
in Silicon Valley…Annette’s daughter, Juli, has a biochemistry
degree from Santa Clara University, has one daughter, is married to
s software development manager, and teaches physicians and medical
technicians how to use computers.
Barbara (Wilmoth) Falkenstine, Office Manager Pediatrician 25 Years.
Married, 1 Child, 1 Grandchild
James W. Wilson, Lawyer. Married, 4 Children, 4 Grandchildren. I
have been in practice with Steptoe & Johnson since graduation from
Law School in 1968. My practice is limited to civil litigation.
Janet & I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren, with one more due in
July.
Richard “Rick” Wilson, Consulting Engineer
Married, 3 Children
Harriet (Wolfe) Bennett, Social Worker – State of Washington,
Retired – 11/97. Married
Victor J. Woodward, Director of Purchasing
Married, 2 Children, 1 Grandchild
