Carol Katzenberg (Bindeman)

Congratulations, Joan. What a fantastic accomplishment! I'm looking forward to reading your article and book.

Carol Katzenberg Bindeman

Joan Winer (Wilking)

Hi to all!

File this under "It's never too late."  

My new novel, A Sign of the Times, which will be published November 10, is available to preorder from Amazon, B&N, most other online retailers and through you local bookstores in person or through bookshop.org. The book was inspired by a story I published in The Atlantic in 2001. That story led to other stories, which coalesced into the novel. 

You can read more about it at: www.joanwilking.com

I hope all of you are well, which means a lot at this stage of life. I've been fortunate enough to still have all of my original parts. I just keep on keeping on.

Joan

Robert Macfarland

I was very sad to learn that  Ted Johnson died last week.  He was a good friend in Glenside Elementary, Thomas Williams and in the class of '63 at CHS..

Gay Orpen (McGeary)

Thank you Bob for letting us know about Ted Johnson. I remember walking to school with him in elementary school. It was a great guy.

Gay

George Trapp

Did not meet Ted until CHS. Great guy. Do I correctly recall that he was of Greek heritage and that maybe his dad or grandfather changed the last name to Johnson because the actual name was really difficult to pronounce ?

Robert Macfarland

I think you are right George.  As I recall Ted's family was Greek.  His dad owned what is now the Glenside Pub.and  they lived on Lismore Ave.

George Trapp

Bob --- I have little knowledge of downtown Glenside beyond the ballpark, Gay's house, Gwen's house and what used to be Rizzo's pizza.

I have been having terrible trouble getting in to the website so would appreciate direct email to ezeepappy@gmail.com whenever there is news such as this.

Someone should put up 2026 and Ted's name on the in memory section of the site.

If I recall correctly you like to play tennis. I am still playing but my right shoulder is so shot that it takes painkillers to allow me on court. I still play against many people a good deal younger but is really tough to be competitive. I still enjoy being with the guys and women at the club and Jan on the court, so I have no plans to quit as long as I can get out there. 
Other friends want me to play pickleball but that's a swear word to me. Even hate the sound of it.

Be well my friend and may God bless you, GT

Neal Kulick

Like Bob, Gay and others, I’m saddened that we’ve lost Ted Johnson.  Ted and I were friends from 3rd grade until the day he passed, over 70 years. Ted was a good athlete, a very good musician but more than anything a kind, modest and authentic human being. If classmates don’t have a lot of memories about Ted, it’s because he never brought attention to himself, never made things about “him.”  I admired that greatly about him.  

Robert Macfarland

I jlust learned that Bucky Watlers, another CHS '63 grad, died several days ago..  He was dealing with some serious health issues recently and waa on hospice. Bucky was a good friend and classmate at CHS and Gettyburg College and I am so greatful our friendship continued for the rest of my life.  He loved life, was a great athlete and fun to be with.  I will miiss him.

George Trapp

This loss is close to home. The right handed half of our starting rotation on the '63 championship baseball team.  The starting players gone are Bucky, John Boyd (catcher), Earl Punchard (2nd base) and Charlie Kress (left field).

Bucky's dad , Bucky Walters won 210 major league games pitching for the Cincinnati Reds from roughly 1939 thru the war years, ought to be in the HOF. Charlie's dad, Charley ,Sr was a major league first baseman , and most notably was the back up to Ted Kluzewski for several years. Then he managed for years in the Phillies minor league chain.

Time stops for nobody. One by one we will all be consigned to history. Do not view this as a morbid thought,but rather as a call to be ready when the Savior comes calling. Know Him personally.

Thank you Bob for staying in touch with many of the TW kids.

Molly Ludwig (Clark)

I too was so sorry to hear of Ted Johnson's and Bucky Walter's passing .  I also lived on Lismore Ave. Like Neal i i read the messages, but have never commented. There is rarely any mention of Glenside Elementary and TW., except for "Bobby"Mcfarland.  Thanks to all of you who have been contributing over the yesrs.  I'd be surprized if anyone remembers me.  
Molly Ludwig Clark

Joan Winer (Wilking)

Sad to hear about Bucky Walters. I went to TW and Wyncote Elementary. Funny what you remember. Wonder if I'm remembering correctly that he lost part of a finger climbing a tree when a ring he was wearing caught on a branch or a nail. So long ago now.

Susan Fishman (Orlins)

Bucky Walters always let me feel his crewcut.

I feel like he was at our 60th reunion and, like, I thanked him for that!

Robert Macfarland

Thanks Molly for your post.  I haven't been called Bobby for over 60 years so your post made me feel young again! 

Gay Orpen (McGeary)

Hi Molly,

IT is good to hear from some of the Glenside and TW Jr. High crowd. I remember you well. I remember Bucky Walters well also. Thanks Bob for representing our area of the school district.

Gay

Robert Macfarland

Nice to hear from you Gay.  I remember many good times at TW and CHS inidlucing parties in Glenside with you, Gwen and many of other classmate.  Like Neal I am only now enjoying all the forum posts.  I hope you are well and still young at heart!

Gene Waldman

Was absolutely floored when I heard about Bucky passing. I spoke with him a couple of weks ago when he just got the good results from a test on his heart. We lost one of the good guys!

Deborah Merrick (Wilson)

So sorry to hear of Bucky's passing.  He was a lovely boy!  It brings home how grateful the rest of us must be to still have our health and to have lasted this long.  Best to all.

Phyllis Serviolo (Stein)

Phyllis Stein (Serviolo)

Molly,Gay, Bobby and Neal. It is so sad to see how many classmates are no longer with us. I have fond memories of Glenside and T.W. I am married to my high scool sweetheart, Mark, for 62 years. My best regards to all who remain.

Linda Pritchard (Crowley)

Linda Pritchard (Crowley)

Robert Macfarland

It's nice to hear from so many TW, CHS classmates.and Laverock neighbors........Neal and Phyllis!

George Trapp

Great to see so many classmates checking in about Bobby.  Several that I knew fairly well. Particularly good to hear from Gene Waldman, the left handed half of the dynamic duo on the '63 team.

Thanks to Booby Mac  for keeping tabs on so many TW "kids"..

Until the last 3 weeks or so class of '63 was having a fine year as far as no additions to the "In Memory" section,

Phyllis Redman

So sorry to hear about Bucky. I remember his smile well.

Carol Katzenberg (Bindeman)

Bucky will be missed by his family and friends. He was quietly confident and a gracious friend. With his great smile and good humor, he made everyone's day better. With four children and nine grandkids, he had his own starting lineup. Regards to all, Carol Bindeman