Scholarship Fund Established in Dee Dee Stigbert's Name

Just wanted to let you all know that a scholarship fund has been established in Dee Dee's name at Kingston High School. Checks can be made out to: The Diana M.Stigbert Scholarship Fund and sent to :

Mrs. Beth Woodard  
Kingston Schools Consolidated      
61 Crown St.
Kingston, NY  12401

-Linda Landers

Roni Cojac Mintz

My husband (Alan) and I traveled to New York from Atlanta, GA. in October 2010. We planned to visit NYC, Danbury, CT. and New Paltz. I contacted Priscilla Tesone Tortorella, Ann Chumas Schebesta and Kathy Nicholas Ferrucci to see if they could join us for the class of 1965 45th reunion.Kathy had a prior commitment, Priscilla, Ann and I and our husbands enjoyed a dinner in the Student Union building laughing about old times and catching up on 45 years. The last time I saw them was at my June 1965 wedding. Wecontinue to stay connected via email and cards.

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season!

Please take a moment to view a card with wishes for the New Year.  CLICK HERE.

The House on the Hill

There's a long, long line of Thetas,

A-comin' down through the years.

Bright eyes with youthful vision,

Still unknown to fears.

W're within that line of marching,

Sister to sister never part--

We'll hold high the name of Theta,

Through the years within our hearts. 

We Mourn the Passing of Jane Yerick Frederick

Janice Oehler received this message from Jane Yerick Frederick's ('57) husband...

"Jane entered into the kingdom of our Lord on Sept. 7, 2009.  Jane had been the victim of severe rhumatoid arthritis for 46 years.  Jane always appreciated and enjoyed any and all the leterature and contact she received from Theta.  Thank you for remembering her and God bless all the sisters."

Donations in Memory of Dee Dee Dent Stigbert

Richard & I talked and he has agreed that the following charity would be appropriate:

Make checks to: Diana's Cat Shelter Inc. (no relation to Dee)  and send the checks to: Ms. Diana Banks   P.O. Box 411   Accord, NY 12404  

There is a discussion going on about a scholarship in Dee's name at Kingston High School but it may be quite awhile before anything is definite.

- Linda Landers

Naomi Rubin

The last few posts have brought sad news to us all.  The loss of our dear friends is a very sad occasion, even reading about the loss of Theta's who I did not know, saddened me.  So, I thought I'd better hurry up and tell some good news.   

End of October I took the Governor's offer to get the hell out of working for NYS.  I did not intend to leave but I hated my job.  I said if I didn't get a job by December, I'd retire......though in the interim, November that is, my sister threw me a wonder Retierment Party – I was actually surprised!!!!  Anyway, on December 7, I started work at Parsons Child and Family Center in Albany and I love it!!!!!

Last year you all might remember I went to Malta (the country in the Mediterranean) with my grandnephew who played on the Maltese National Basketball Team.  Well this year I went again with the other grand nephew, only this time I stayed three weeks!!!!!  Here are some photos.  

No more trips planned for a while.  Will stay home, enjoy my job, my home, my dogs, my friends, and a Northeast summer and fall!  

- Naomi Rubin

We Mourn the Passing of Dee Dee Dent Stigbert

Diana (Dee Dee) Dent Stigbert ('62) passed away on August 4th.  Her illness and passing were very sudden.  Anyone who'd been to our luncheons will remember Dee Dee for her beautiful script.  She always had the greatest looking nametag!

- Janice Oehler 

Dee Dee's Obituary 
Daily Freeman

Laura Siracusano Dudek

Laura Dudek of Chester, Vermont, and her sister, Louise King, of St. Louis, Missouri, walked in memory of their mother, Connie Siracusano, in this year's VT/NH Race for the Cure.  The Race was held in Manchester, Vt on Saturday, July 17, 2010.  Their team, The Grafton Pink Panthers, a team of teachers, former teachers, family members and friends, eighteen in all, walked in honor of Laura's mom, who was a 22-year breast cancer survivor, until her death in March of this year.  The team raised $3167 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

-Laura Siracusano Dudek '69

We Mourn the Passing of Bobbi Heckler Kane

It is with sadness, a heavy heart, and special Theta memories that I share the news of the recent passing of Bobbi  Heckler Kane , '63. Bobbi was short on stature but huge on spirit and love.

- Carol Hearst Brott, '63.


Anyone who'd attended our luncheon in 2007 at The Locust Tree will remember Bobbi.  She came to the luncheon with her caregiver.  Bobbi was thrilled to be able to attend, the first such luncheon she'd been to, as far as I can remember. 
- Janice Oehler 


Bobbi's Obituary:
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/2/2010 


Barbara A. Kane, 68, of New Paltz, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at her residence in New Paltz, NY after a long battle with ALS. She lived with the disease and lived a fulfilling life.


Mrs. Kane was born in Queens, NY. She was the daughter of Arthur and Lillian Bailey Heckler. She married Peter Kane.


Barbara retired from the Rondout Valley Central School District, Accord, NY in 1997 where she taught for over 30 years.


She is survived by her husband, Peter Kane of New Paltz; one daughter, Tracey and her husband, Mark Fleming of Liverpool, NY and one son, Christian Dixon and his wife, Jenny Kane of New Paltz; her mother, Lillian Heckler of Sunnyside, Queens, NY; one brother, Arthur Heckler of North Babylon, NY; grandchildren, Ian, Ryan, and Katie Fleming of Liverpool, NY; and Taylor and Bailey Kane of New Paltz; a long term caregiver and a very dear friend, Rose Smith, and a multitude of friends.


Calling hours will be on Tuesday, August 3, from 4-7 p.m. at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz. The funeral will be Wednesday, August 4, at 10 a.m. at The Reformed Church of New Paltz, 92 Huguenot St., New Paltz with Rev. Howard Major III, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer that donations may be made to Hospice Foundation, Inc., Memorial Gift Program, 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY 121401.m

Cremation will take place at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-255-1212. If anyone wishes to express condolences online, please go to www.copelandfhnp.com.


 

Fall Luncheon 2010

SAVE THE DATE!!
Saturday October 16 , 2010 in New Paltz at the Collegem

Pam Postle Elkins ‘63 shares this great idea: 

I love looking at the photos of past luncheons but am unable to identify most sisters as we have changed greatly in the years that have past. If someone takes photos this year , would it be possible to take them of groups according to class year?  Exp. -1950-55, 56-60, 60-65, etc. depending on number in each group. That is in addition to candid photos.