Memorials
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates who have died. As of September 8, 2022, we know we've lost at least seventy-one fellow classmates.
If you know of a deceased classmate who is not listed here, you may add a new memorial with a photo by clicking the Create a Memorial button. If you prefer help doing this, please send an email to: naclassof71@gmail.com.
If you have a clarification on an existing Memorial entry (such as exact date of death, or details) please send an email to naclassof71@gmail.com so we can revise with your information.
You may also write a tribute or leave comments about those already listed by clicking the Add a Tribute button under their Memorial listing.
Jeffrey William Flowers
2016-01-04Jeffrey died at age 62 (from Gibsonia, PA), suddenly and unexpectedly, at the Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman, TX. He is survived by wife, Susan "Susie" Flowers; his son, Justin Flowers; his daughter, Kayla O'Connell and her husband, Ryan; and his numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Before moving to Dallas, TX to be closer to family in 2014, he was an active member at St. Thomas Church-in-the-Fields as a Lay Reader and Eucharistic Minister, a former Boy Scout leader of Troop 150 and a Gideon. Jeff was working as a pharmacist at the Veterans Hospital in Bonham, TX after transferring from the Veterans Hospital in Butler, PA. Jeff was a large presence in every life he touched. He wo...
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Robin Good (Good)
2007-07-05Robin died of ovarian cancer. Robin was a client service associate at UBS in Naples Florida. She has a son. One of Robin’s colleagues said she was just a great girl. Survived by her son Richard Korneff, sisters Susan White, Larene Ackerson, and brothers Rick Good, Mike Good and Malcolm Good.
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David Graham
1952-09-06 2022-08-05
David Bruce Graham, 68, of Allison Park, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022. David was born on September 6, 1952, the son of David and Florence (Loop) Graham of McCandless.
David graduated from North Allegheny High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh where he obtained his bachelor's degree. He spent the majority of his career also working for the University of Pittsburgh. David's passions included working on landscaping around his house, traveling to Topsail Island, NC where he had owned a beach house for several years and spending time with his family. He was also an avid sports fan, especially of Pitt Panther Football.
David was a memb...
Betty Ann Grosjean (Grosjean)
2010-05-25Betty died of a pulmonary failure as a result of smoking. Betty Ann’s sister Dorothy advised she was 56 living in Rural Ridge, PA when she died. Betty Ann worked as an office manager for Wallace C. Gauntner MD PC (a renal specialist) in Avalon for 30 years. Betty Ann was single and never had children.
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Dorcas Gross (Gross)
2000-04-17
Dorcas died of a brain Aneurysm at age 47 while living in the Cranberry, PA area. Dorcas' sister Lora provided information. Dorcas attended Slippery Rock University and was working in management at Cisco Foods. She was divorced and had no children. She loved to exercise, hike and walk, loved nature, and was a gentle spirit.
Bonnie Dendis Green wrote: There was one student, Dorcas Gross, who sat beside me in Geometry class. She was by far the smartest, prettiest and quietest girl in our class. Her soft sense of humor made us laugh, which made the boring theorems much more fun. Dorcas had a unique phrase she used to say whenever we were given a long homework assignment. She would whis...
Keith Grubor
2007-06-08Keith died suddenly from an unkown cause at age 53. He lived in McCandless and was the husband of Jolene A, father of Robin Ann, Rachelle Leneigh, and Haley Marie, grandfather of Eric Jr. and Isaiah Leung. Keith was a contractor. Brother John Jr., Gilbert, Dennis, and Vivian Grubor.
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Robert "Bob" W. Hanks
2010-11-02Bob died at age 57 unexpectedly at his home in Freedom. Bob took his own life. Bob was a 1977 Grad of Duquesne University with a degree in advertising. Later he became a VP of JS Dill Auctions in Zelionople, PA. An avid car collector Bob had a lifelong love of collecting antiques. Above all else, he was an animal rights activist who rescued dogs. Survived by his wife, Terrie and a brother George
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Steven Heintz
1994-09-08Steven was killed in the USAir Flight 427 accident near Pittsburgh. Steven was 41 and a US Department of Energy Project Manager living in Mars, PA. His wife Joy died less than 2 years later of respiratory complications. They left two children who were raised by Steve’s brother Joseph who also had two children. Steve’s Mother Delores told us that Steve was an incredible developer of Clean Coal Projects and had been working on a project in Healy Alaska (near Denali NP). When Steve died, the Governor of Alaska sent a memorial book honoring him with such accolades as “…under Steve’s directive and utmost professionalism…Alaska’s dream for clean coal…is well recognized by the citizens of Alaska…wh...
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Wanda Darpino (Heubach)
2010-04-04
Wanda died at age 56. Wanda lived in Smithmill, PA. Wife of Albert, Mother of Jennifer Darpino, Albert Darpino. Wanda was a 2nd grade teacher.
Mary Ann Buchheit Sankey was good friends with her.
David Hughes
David died sometime before 1991 at age 39 of Mesothelioma. If anyone has information please let us know. Dave worked with Jeff Smith who also died of Mesothelioma.
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