REUNIONS & class notes
All East High School reunion picnic, “Return of the Golden Bears,” is set for noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at East High School, 474 Bennington Ave. It will be a full day of meeting old acquaintances and classmates. Attendees are encouraged to take their own baskets to share, but there will be food vendors, raffles, line-dancing and more. For information, call 330-207-6202.
Austintown Fitch Class of 1968 will celebrate its 50th class reunion Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at Hollywood Gaming’s Reception Hall, 655 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown. For information, e-mail salkenney@yahoo.com.
Boardman High School Class of 1968 will meet for its 50-year reunion during a “Those Were the Days” weekend, Aug. 3, 4 and 5. A meet and greet will take place Aug. 3 at Johnny’s Restaurant; Aug. 4 will be morning golf and breakfast at Mill Creek Park Golf Course, an afternoon tour of the old Boardman High School building, and dinner and dancing that evening; and Aug. 5 will be brunch at the Holiday Inn Boardman. For information, email Edie Small-Davidson at edie58davidson@gmail.com.
Campbell Memorial Class of 1967 will host its Aug. 14 gathering at Phoenix Fire Grill, state Route 46, Canfield, at 6 p.m. Guests are always welcome. Contact Janet Lisko Ruberto at lisko.janet@mail.com or 330-506-3411 if planning to attend.
Canfield High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 50th class reunion Friday with a mixer at Davidson’s Restaurant and at 6 p.m. Saturday at Salem Hills Golf Club, 12688 S. Salem-Warren Road. For information, email ccrowther8@aol.com or Droman@georgeromanauctioneers.com.
Canfield High School Class of 1983 will host its 35th reunion at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at Kennsington Grille, 4171 Westford Place, Canfield. The evening will include a cash bar, appetizers and music featuring ’80s favorites. Tickets are $50 per person. For reservations, make checks payable to CHS Class of ‘83 and mail to P.O. Box 35, Canfield, OH 44406. Checks must be received by Aug. 15. Rooms will be available at the Courtyard by Marriott Youngstown Canfield for anyone needing accommodations. A pre-reunion gathering will take place at the Canfield Fairgrounds Grandstand on Aug. 31, with the class entering a Class of ‘83 car in the demolition derby. For information, call Jodi Weaver at 330-507-2182.
Cardinal Mooney High School Class of 1960 will celebrate its reunion at 5 p.m. Aug. 19 at A La Cart Catering, 429 Lisbon St., Canfield. For information or registration, call Cathy Smith-Kuzma at 814-474-2031. Registration also may be mailed to Cathy Smith-Kuzma, 7213 Pine Tree Court, Fairview, PA 16415.
Cardinal Mooney High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 50th reunion Aug. 10-12. The weekend will include an informal gathering at the Holiday Inn in Boardman on Aug. 10; Mass at The Ursuline Mother House and dinner at Tippecanoe Country Club on Aug. 11; and brunch Aug. 12. For more details visit the Facebook page CMHS’68.
Chaney High School Class of 1953 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. Thursday at Eat ‘n Park in Austintown. Plans will be discussed for the 65th class reunion that will take place Sept. 22.
Chaney High School Class of 1961 will have its 75th birthday/class reunion celebration beginning Aug. 31 with a mixer at Davidson’s Restaurant, followed by dinner Sept. 1 at the Maronite Center and breakfast Sept. 2 at Davidson’s Restaurant. Call or contact Ray Yozwiak at 330-519-7035 or email him with any questions or reservations at YOZ99@ZOOMINTERNET.NET. Deadline is Wednesday. Participants do not need to attend all three events. Dress is casual.
Chaney High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 50th class reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Saxon Club. For information or if anyone has not received an invitation, call Mike Mraz at 330-559-3031 or email him at mamraz3164@gmail.com. Information also may be found on the Facebook page: CHANEY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1968.
Chaney High School Class of 1972 will have a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. Saturday at Rocky Ridge Recreational Area for Madonna Barbato who passed away earlier this year. Classmates and friends will gather afterward at Davidson’s Restaurant in Cornersburg. For details, call Debbie Cannata at 330-501-2893 or Rose Chance at 330-207-1954.
East High School January and June Classes of 1949 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Johnny’s Restaurant in Boardman.
East High School Class of 1953 is planning its 65th reunion, tentatively for Sept. 21. For more information graduates may call Judy at 330-482-0772 or Alice at 330-757-4459.
East High School Class of 1968 will host its 50th reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Magic Tree Pub & Eatery, 7463 South Ave., Boardman. Cost is $40 and includes, dinner, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, group pictures and music by DJ Platter. For information, call Sandy Ruggieri Chasko at 330-799-0127.
East High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 40th class reunion with a meet and greet at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at Hollywood Gaming, 655 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown. A dinner and dance also will take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at Cafe 422, 8586 South Ave., Boardman. Cost is $50 per person for both days. Payment should be made at Paypal at easths1978@gmail.com or call 330-727-1697.
East High School Class of 1983 will celebrate its 35th class reunion Friday through Sunday. For information, call 330-717-1088.
Fitch High School Class of 1968 is completing plans for its 50th class reunion that will take place Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Anyone interested in attending may email Sally Kenney at salkenney@yahoo com.
Girard High School Class of 1963 will celebrate its 55th reunion at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at Johnny’s Restaurant, 7807 Market St., Boardman. For details, call Ginger, 330-502-9811; Judy, 330-544-8818; or Dee, 330-770-1592, before July 31.
Girard High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 50-year reunion Oct. 13 at St. Mark’s Hall, 3560 Logan Way, Liberty Township. Cost is $25 per person and invitations will be mailed this month. Plans are being made to attend the GHS 2018 Homecoming football game Oct. 12. For information or to give information on missing addresses for graduates, call Ron Hetrick at 330-545-3640, Pat (Coppinger) Shively at 330-366-0006 or email Englishbme@aol.com. Information is also available on the class Facebook page, “Girard High School Class of 1968.”
E.G. and Anna Mae Hood family will have its 72nd annual reunion at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Diehl Lake Clubhouse, 11185 S. Kiwatani Trail, Ellsworth. Those attending are asked to take a dish to share along with old family photos. Swimming and fishing also will be available. There also will be a basket auction for which donations will be appreciated. For information, call Margaret Hood at 330-559-1439.
Hubbard High School Class of 1961 will celebrate class members’ 75th birthdays Aug. 17 and 18 with a social to begin at 6 p.m. Aug. 17 at the New Manhattan, 7262 Hubbard-Masury Road. A picnic will take place at noon Aug. 18 at Harding Park with lunch at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 per person, payable the day of the event. For information, call Nancy Micheline Linebaugh at 330-360-3110 or Helen Ferrick Harrison at 330-534-5358.
Hubbard High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 50-year reunion Sept. 6 through 8 at Tiffany’s Banquet Center, 601 Bedford Road SE, Brookfield. The class will meet for a luncheon at noon Friday at the Eagle’s Nest Family Restaurant, 29 N. Main St., Hubbard. Call Shirley at 330-534-0528 or email hubbardclassof1968@gmail.com with any questions.
Hubbard High School Class of 1978 will host a reunion/golf outing at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 1 at Knoll Run Golf Course, 1421 Struthers-Coitsville Road, Lowellville. Cost is pending based on count. There will be a catered buffet at the VFW in Hubbard at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is $20 per person. Reservations are due by Aug. 15. Contact jane.baglier@yahoo.com, ronmerrell@yahoo.com or harley_davidson117@yahoo.com for information.
Kornbau Family will celebrate its 91st reunion at 1 p.m. Aug. 19 at Salem Centenniel Park, Pavilion 1. Dinner will be served at 1:30.
Liberty High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50th reunion July 6, 2019, at the Mahoning Country Club. Information for class members is needed. Reply with information to Beth at mbh0051@aol.com.
Mineral Ridge Scholarship Banquet will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 11 at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre, Niles. Cost is $35 per person payable by July 31. Reservations can be sent to P.O. Box 191, Mineral Ridge, OH 44440. All former students, those who attended Mineral Ridge School, faculty, former faculty, employees and township officials and guests are cordially invited to attend. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. For information, contact Pam Sedlock-Mayfield at 330-652-5784.
Mohawk Area Alumni Association Reunion will take place at 6 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Mohawk High School cafeteria, 385 Mohawk School Road, New Castle, Pa. The 10th annual MAAA will honor the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1968. The Class of 1967 will handle the registration, and the Class of 1969 will be in charge of refreshments. All graduates, attendees, teachers and workers of Bessemer-Mahoning Township, Big Beaver Township, Mt. Jackson Enon Valley and New Beaver Boro-Wampum schools are invited. Dress is casual. Call Charlotte McCalla Oliver, president, at 724-336-5958 with questions.
Niles McKinley High School Class of 1958 invites members and guests to celebrate its 60-year class reunion for dinner and reminiscing at 7 p.m. Sept .15 at Ciminero’s Banquet Center, 123 Main St., Niles. Cost is $30 per person. A pre-reunion get together will take place at 7 p.m. at Giorgio’s, 1231 Youngstown-Warren Road. For information and an invitation, contact Nancy at 330-652-3510. Class members meet the last Wednesday of each month at the Stoneyard Grille, Main Street, Niles, at 1 p.m. to socialize. All class members are welcome to attend.
North Lima High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 50th reunion from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Holiday Inn, Boardman. Anyone who has not been contacted should call Trudy Glass-Vrabel at 440-915-8056 or Susan Gray-Mochnach at 330-565-7614. Come and reminisce. The event is free to attend.
O’Connor Family Reunion will take place at noon Aug. 5 at Grove City Park, W. Main St. Lunch will begin at 1 p.m. All attending are asked to take a covered dish and a dessert or fruit to share. Take your own plates and utensils, a wrapped prize for bingo and a T-shirt to paint. For information, call Joyce Buchanan at 724-287-5299.
Ohio Bell/AT&T former employees of operator services, the business office and all other departments will celebrate a reunion from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 23 at A La Cart Catering, 429 Lisbon St., Canfield. The buffet dinner will include chicken Francaise, Swiss steak, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, salads, dessert, coffee, tea and rolls. Cost is $20. For reservations or information, call Shirley Pappagallo at 330-270-9779 or Genesta Patrick at 330-545-9995 by Aug.16.
The Rayen School Class of 1969 is planning its 50th reunion to take place Oct. 10 and 11, 2019. Classmates may send contact information to Brenda (Henry) Spencer at brendasj59@hotmail.com or call 330-559-4501. Classmates also are needed for the planning committee.
South High School Class of 1973 will host its 45th class reunion Aug. 17 and 18. The two-day event will begin with a meet-and-greet from 5 to 9 p.m. at Wick Park and finish with a dinner and dance from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Archangel Michael center, 401 Twelfth St., Campbell. Music will be provided by the Starlite Band from Akron. Cost is $50 per person or $75 per couple. Mail reservation check or money order, payable to SHS Class of 1973 to P.O. Box 2879, Youngstown, OH 44511 or call Janice at 330-507-5576 or Lynette at 330-518-8687.
Struthers High School Class of 1954 will meet for breakfast at The Golden Rye Restaurant, 10745 Main St., New Middletown, at 10 a.m. Aug. 5. Family and friends are welcome.
Ursuline High School Class of 1950 will have a reunion luncheon to mark its 68th year since graduation. The luncheon will take place at Davidson’s at 1 p.m. Sept. 26. Spouses are welcome. To respond or to assist with phone calls, contact Sally Absalom at 330-799-2952.
Ursuline High School Class of 1958 will celebrate its 60th reunion Aug. 5 at A La Cart Catering, Canfield. For information, call Tom Nadasky at 330-547-2640 or email tnadasky@ zoominternet.net.
Ursuline High School Class of 1968 has planned its 50th reunion for Friday and Saturday at the Holiday Inn, Boardman. There will be a meet-and-greet Friday and a dinner (casual attire) Saturday. For reservations or questions, contact: Teresa (Tamburino) Deskin at tbartoszek50@gmail.com or Linda Ross at lsr928@gmail.com.
Ursuline High School Class of 1973 will gather from 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Youngstown DoubleTree Hotel, 44 E. Federal St. For tickets or information, email Ursuline40@gmail.com.
Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1951 will meet for its monthly breakfast at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 at the Landmark Restaurant, 7424 Market St., Boardman. Classmates and guests are invited.
Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1953 will celebrate its 65th reunion at 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Holiday Inn, Boardman. Invitations have been issued with detailed information. For information, call Betty at 330-743-8235 or Evelyn at 330-793-5745.
Woodrow Wilson Class of 1961 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. July 31 at TJ’s Restaurant, Holiday Inn, Boardman. All classmates and guests are invited.
Woodrow Wilson Classes of 1968 and 1969 will celebrate their 50th reunions during Labor Day weekend. There will be a meet-and-greet at the Magic Tree in Boardman at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 and a breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Boardman from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sept. 1 with the reunion banquet to follow that evening from 6 to 10 p.m. For information, contact Beth Anderson Egan at wwhs@6869.comcast.net or check out the Facebook page, Woodrow Wilson High School ’68 & ’69.
Upcoming reunions and class events are published Tuesdays. Please submit information about class and family gatherings to the Society Department by 5 p.m. Friday.