Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Jim McNitt



Jim McNitt
I’m a mixed-media painter and photographer whose work work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, People, The New York Times, The London Times, The Los Angeles Times, Stern (Germany), Paris Match, Yachting, Sail, Boating, Rudder, Time-Life Books, Modern Photography, American Photographer, and on about 100 magazine and book covers.
I started out photographing for United Press International in 1974, worked as a marine photographer and magazine contributing editor from 1975 to 1982, and as a contract photographer, writer and editor for Newsweek International Special Projects from 1982 to 2002. Along the way, I had the chance to work with and observe some of the greatest photojournalists of the 20th century––including Ralph Morse and George Silk (Time-Life), and legendary marine photographer Stanley Rosenfeld.
Since 2002, I’ve focused on print-making and, especially, mixed-media painting. I’m also on the faculty of the Silvermine Guild Arts Center in New Canaan, CT, where I teach courses in digital editing and print-making.
My past commercial clients, at least the ones I remember, include ABC Television, Apple, Canon, CBS, Ciba, Club Med, Compaq, Costa Cruises, Gulfstar Yachts, Fuji, HP, IBM, Kodak, The Moorings, Morgan Yachts, NEC, The Washington Post, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Schering, Texas Instruments, VDO Instruments, Xerox, and Ziff Davis.
I’ve exhibited in New York and Paris, including a retrospective of marine photography called “La Vie Martime” at the Librairie Maritime et Outremer in 2000. My photos can be found in the private collections of Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Ted Turner, Dina Merrill and others.
Over the years I contributed articles to Newsweek, People, Inc., Yachting, Sail and many other marine-trade periodicals, and written two books: “The Art of Computer Management,” Simon & Schuster (1984) and “The Home Video Sourcebook,” Macmillan (1982).

from Jim McNitt's website

Monday, July 25, 2011

Melinda Mussi Lockwood



Melinda Mussi Lockwood has done a great job producing photos for our memory and tribute display as well as for the newly revised class directory and name tags == all for the 45th reunion coming up this October.

Dave Vermilya

Dave Vermilya will be supplying classic music at the 45th Reunion this October. He did this as well for the 40th reunion. He has a sound system with a full library of all the hits that were great to listen to then and now.


Teacher Fred Sheridan



This was our great friend...teacher and coach...

Frederick J. Sheridan
Frederick J. Sheridan July 19, 2011 Frederick J, Sheridan, 79, of Howlett Hill, passed away Tuesday at Francis House. A lifelong resident of Howlett Hill, he was a 1949 graduate of Marcellus Central High School. A 1953 graduate of Le Moyne College, he played basketball for four years under coach and mentor Thomas Niland. Fred was a teacher and guidance counselor at Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District for 32 years and also worked in the Admissions Office at OCC for 10 years. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church for 55 years, where he was a Eucharistic minister, member of the R.C.I.A., Funeral Luncheon Guild, Holy Name Society and Golf League. Fred was predeceased by his parents, Christopher and Margaret Sheridan; sister, Christine Hunt; infant daughter, Rosemary Sheridan; infant son, Frederick Sheridan; and son, Michael J. Sheridan. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Patricia McCormick; daughters, Nancy M. Spencer and Mary A. (Thomas) Kane, both of Syracuse; sons, Christopher F. (Diane) Sheridan of Corona, CA, Daniel P. (Sharon) Sheridan of Midlothian, TX, Timothy J. (Diane) Sheridan of New Port Richey, FL, Thomas P. (Susan) Sheridan of Trumansburg, NY, and Peter J. Sheridan of Evergreen, CO; grandchildren, Ryan (Lindy) Sheridan and Kelly (Joseph) Kulm, both of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Patrick, Matthew and Nathan Sheridan of Midlothian, TX, Elizabeth and Peter Sheridan of New Port Richey, FL, Zachary (Helena) Sheridan of Charlottesville, VA, Gabrielle Spencer of Syracuse, Brian Sheridan of Trumansburg, NY, and Alexander and Jillian Kane of Syracuse; brother, James (Anne) Sheridan of Howlett Hill; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Fred will be laid to rest in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Marcellus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Michael J. Sheridan Scholarship, CNY Community Foundation, 500 S. Salina St., Suite 428, Syracuse, NY 13202 or to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208. Buranich Please share condolences at http://www.buranichfuneralhome.com/
Published in Syracuse Post Standard on July 24, 2011

Monday, July 18, 2011

Christina Wuerslin Burr's Father Passes



Obituary
Hans-Heinz Wuerslin
Hans-Heinz Wuerslin July 12, 2011 Hans-Heinz Wuerslin, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday in St. Joseph's Palliative Care Unit after a sudden illness. He was born June 20, 1919, in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. He received his civil engineering degree from University of Stuttgart, Germany, in 1938. After service in the military, he immigrated to the U.S. with his wife and three children in 1952, briefly living in Eastwood before moving to Fayetteville in 1954, where a fourth child was born. Hans-Heinz started his long, professional engineering career at Eckerlin & Klepper in Syracuse, employed as a structural engineer with over 20 years of service, Stetson Dale in Utica, and finally to his much admired firm, retiring at age 70, from Stearns & Wheler, Cazenovia. He was a lifelong member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church since 1952. He sang in the church choir, served on the church council, and was a member of the building and organ committees. Hans-Heinz's love of music endured throughout his life. He was trained as a classical pianist, was a member of the Syracuse Chorale and the SU Oratorio Society, attending many concerts throughout NY state. He had been an avid skier since the age of five; and despite many mishaps, he was proud to receive his age 90+ skier pin. He was a member of Onondaga Ski Club and loved cycling and other club activities. Hans-Heinz was active in preserving his German heritage through the German-American Society of CNY, the Stein Club, and was past president and 40-year member of Schlaraffia International. He loved to travel, pursue new interests and embraced current technology. He lived life to the fullest. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Brunhilde; two daughters, Christina (Richard) Burr of Fayetteville and Simone (Philip) Montgomery of Syracuse; two sons, Karlfrieder Wuerslin and Markus (Theresa) Wuerslin, both of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Ilya Amromin, M.D., the staff at St. Joseph's Hospital and especially Jennifer Mayo and the palliative care staff for their wonderful care. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Highbridge Rd., Fayetteville. A reception in the fellowship hall will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to WCNY Classic FM or American Lung Association. If you wish to leave a note of condolence, please

Frank Carroll





Nice Photo


Frank's back from CA and living in Fayetteville.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Karen Whorrall Corlis



Made contact with Karen on Facebook. We chatted online. She knows about the reunion and will probably be able to make it now since a planned trip has fallen through.

Rob Schermerhorn



Heard from Rob Schermerhorn through facebook. He's another one I've emailed for the past few years and he's never received them. He just found out about the reunion. We're all squared away on the email address. Hopefully Rob will be able to make it.

Lynn Erickson Chorlton



Made contact with Lynn Erickson Chorlton. She lives in Madison, WI.Wanted to make sure all her directry information was correct. Even though she can't make the reunion, she was interested in hearing about others and staying in touch.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Fred Howes


I spoke with Fred Howes today. He lives in Norfolk, VA. He's now retired after working for 30 years as an arborist for the city of Norfolk. He's not married but said he came close 3 different times but it seems it wasn't meant to be.He expressed a desire to come to the reunion but after suffering a stroke a couple of years ago, flying is difficult as is driving for long distances so he doesn't think it's in the cards for him.

He had trouble placing me at first but had his yearbook open and was able to identify me and then asked about a few other people.

We chatted for quite awhile. He remembers Jamie Steele and others of the crowd that lived in the Foxwood Farms neighborhood.

He promised to send me some information and a photo. Fred does not own a computer. I'm sending him a copy of the class directory.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Margot Benedict Roslund



I called the phone number listed in the directory and I talked with Margot. She sounded great. She's still working, running a large dental complex in Palm Coast, FL. She's busy with family and doubts whether she'll be able to make the reunion. Her sister works in Gary Revercomb's office as a dental assistant so there's a chance a trip might take place to the Syracuse area. Let's hope that happens. It would be great to see Margot.



Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Dick Shanahan



Spoke with Dick today and he sounds really good. His health seems to have stabilized. He's still working and spending some time with his son who has just returned to the Lake Tahoe area to ski board. Dick's looking for a golf partner.

Terry Euston



Terry Euston lives in the Lancaster, PA area. I just spoke with him and he's formulating plans for the reunion. He hopes Stew Davis will make it as well. Terry is now retired and in good health and taking life as it comes.

Delores Shortall Noechel



For all of you who have asked about Delores Shortall, I have spoken with her and she sounds great. Living in the panhandle area of Florida, the Gulf side of the state, she is still working, doing a little traveling with work. I'm hoping to convince her to make it to the reunion.