Greetings Classmates,
I am writing to inform you of the passing of Nancy Cliff. From the Silver City Daily Press (NM) of August 15, 2023, in part:
Nancy Jean Cliff passed away peacefully at her home in Silver City on August 9, 2023, after a 15 year struggle with cancer. She was 73 years old.
In 1978, Nancy headed to Alaska as a member of Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA). She spent over 20 years in Alaska. In 2000, Nancy moved into her Silver City home full time.
Nancy is survived by G. Craig Freas, her life partner for 43 years; her mother, Emeline W. Cliff of Bethlehem, PA; and her sister, Susan Cliff of Randolph, VT.
It seems whenever I send out a notice about the passing of one of our classmates, I have nothing else to share; no bright spots, no “happenings”, etc. Well, I do today.
On Saturday, August 5, 2023, a “bunch” of us got together and played golf. This year marked the 30th consecutive year that we have gathered for the annual “You Guys Invitational Golf Tournament”! In all, we had 42+ golfers.
Taking home the honors at 9 under par were the foursome of Ron Mohap, his son, Jason Mohap, his grandson, Dane Mohap, and Spiro Zumas.
Other names you may recognize are: Jim Berger, Bob Biggs, Mike Persa, Chip Walakovits, Wayne Zieger, Dick Moyer, Morrie Pulley, Stan Vasiliadis, Bob Moyer, Jim Bennett, Charlie Coleman, Ben Hartney, Jim Kessack, John Lehman, Bill Hochella, Jay Hoffert, Gary Lavelle, Vince Ortwein, Freddy Snyder, Mike Gregoris, Butch Macri, and yours truly. Showing up after the golf was finished to join in the celebration was Ron Kline.
Stay well - and please feel free to share this with other classmates for whom I do not have a current e-mail address.
Joe Kempfer
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