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.
Mary Radford (Radford)
Mary died sometime before 1991. Our 20th reunion book showed her as deceased. If anyone has additional information please let us know.
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Linda R. Richey (Richey)
2001-08-01Linda died at 48 of breast cancer in Benicia, CA (near a brother) after a long illness. Linda was a North Hills resident for many years, was employed at Best Feeds, a Pittsburgh garden center. An avid collector of antiques. Linda loved camping, fishing, and the outdoors. She was a very loving and caring person, who bonded with children in particular.
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Mark Eric Schweers
2016-03-10Mark died at age 62. He lived in McCandless. Mark was the devoted husband of 38 years to Sandra Wilson Schweers (also a 1971 classmate); loving father of Mark Jr., Jennifer (Patrick Lutz), Julie Schweers and her fiancé, Michael Pazzula; beloved son of Kathy and the late William Schweers; and brother of William (Merrily) Schweers, Jr., Mark (David) White, Timothy (Andrea) Schweers, Katie (Timothy) Corcoran and the late Robert Schweers. After graduating from NA, Mark graduated from Washington and Jefferson College and Duquesne U School of Education. He was a dedicated special ed teacher at Pine-Richland HS, where he worked for nearly 14 years. He was passionate about his work with students wit...
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Scott Carlton Simpson
2011-02-25Scott died at age 57. Scott lived in Franklin Park, PA, and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved wife and best friend Lynn, and by his daughters Sara (Craig) Watkins, Becky (Michael) Solesha, and Katie Simpson. Grandchildren Scott, Evan and Katelyn. He was the district manager of the North Pittsburgh office of Davey Tree Expert Company for 30 years. Scott was known for his outgoing and fun personality. His sense of humor will be greatly missed by all.
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Jeffrey Smith
1997-03-02
Jeff died of mesothelioma. Had been President of American Industrial Contracting ACI in Sewickley. Jeff had three sons Jeremy, Jeffrey, Jamie (as of our 20th reunion in 1991).
Sandy Greenwood Faulkner wrote: Jeff Smith was a very dear friend of both Jerry Cronenweth and me. We had a lot of memories like skipping school to go to McConnell's Mills. The best one was at our wedding. All the guys, including Jerry, worked for McElroy Paving. After dinner, they all took off their jackets and shirts. To my surprise they all had on tee shirts that stated "Hunky Pavers". Except Jeff, his shirt read "Dago Contractor"! Gotta love him. RIP Jeff.
Sally Benaglio (Stecklein)
2009-03-11Sally died at age 55. Sally was living in Blawnox, PA. Wife of Edward, Mother of Christina (Bill) Podvasnik, Miranda Kauper and Edward (Jennifer) Benaglio. 6 Grandchildren.
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Fred W. Stemler
2019-05-27Beloved father of Melanie and Tara Stemler, Brother of the late Rick Stemler. Grandfather of Jordan, Giovanni, Mia, Skyler, Cassidy, and Armani. Fred was a US Army Veteran. He worked for many years with G.A. Industries. He loved his guns, cars, boats, and most of all to laugh, have fun, and be with friends and family.
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