Leigh Van Allen (1987 Safari Yearbook Photo)

In memory of Leigh Van Allen who passed away on July 18, 2005.   She was a communications specialist with The Dreyfus Corp. in Manhattan, at the time of her passing.

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Laurie Payne (1987 Safari Yearbook photo)

In memory of Laurie Payne who passed away April 2, 1999.  She was a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department crime-scene technician at the time of her passing. 

Christopher Groetsch (1987 Safari Yearbook photo)

In memory of Christopher Groetsch:  September 13, 1968 - March 13, 1997.

Chris passed away suddenly in a work- related accident.  After graduating from college, Chris worked for the FDIC as a bank auditor.  More interested in starting his own business, Chris started K.A. David's Incorporated, a property maintainence company in 1992.  Chris also co-founded with one of his best friends (Dave Gray), Champions Youth Fitness, teaching sports lessons to children and teenagers.  After Chris' death, K.A David's was purchased by Chemlawn Inc. and Dave Gray still operates a youth sports company.

Chris' memory lives on.  The Christopher Groetsch Memorial Basketball Scholarship is awarded annually to a senior N.A. player.  There is a memorial bench  by the cannon in North Park and a tree at St. John & Paul Parish, both in his memory.  Lastly, the basketball gymnasium at the new Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park is dedicated to Chris.

The Groetsch Family would like to thank the Class of 1987 for the generous contribution made to the YMCA following the 10 year reunion. 

Most importantly, thank you for making the years Chris spent at North Allegheny so very precious.

Robert Petri (1987 Safari Yearbook photo)

In memory of Robert "Bob" Petri  August 15, 1969 - January 1, 1991 (submitted by his parents Jim and Linda Petri).  

Jason Wahl (1987 Safari Yearbook photo)

In memory of Jason Wahl who passed away in 2004. 

Bartley Kelly (1987 Safari Yearbook Photo)

(submitted by Janice (Bauer) Schultheis)  In memory of Bartley Kelly who passed away on February 7, 2005.   He was living in Fremont, Nebraska, working as a firefighter at the time of his passing.
(Added by Darla Schwartzbauer Steigerwald)
He left behind a wonderful wife, Sara, and 2 beautiful children, Sean (that looks just like his dad!) and Libby (the cutest little redhead!). 

Tim Thompson (submitted by Craig Lipinski)

In memory of Tim A. Thompson:  April 7, 1969 - January 14, 2005.

Tim passed away in a car accident on his way home from working the night shift. After graduating from college, Tim worked as a Physician's Assistant in New York, NY until 2002 when he and his family moved to Tobyhanna, PA (near Allentown, PA). Tim worked for St. Luke's Hospital at the time of his passing. He left behind a beautiful wife, Debbie, and 2 small children.

(posted by Craig Lipinski)

Jim Evanoff 2007

In memory of Jim Evanoff, who passed away in a car accident on Friday December 14, 2007.  He was working as a case manager at a hospital at the time in Minneapolis Minnesota, doing what he loved most.  Helping others.

He leaves behind a beautiful little girl, Gabriela.  He was a loving Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday December 20, 2007 from 2pm - 8pm at Schellhaas Funeral Home,  388 Center Avenue, West View PA.  A memorial service will be held following the visitation.   A guestbook can be found on www.post-gazette.com/gb

(posted by his nephew Dan Ference)