Karen Layman (Williams)

What is the date? Is it tonight?

Janet Yost (Maney)

Oops!!!   My bad or I can blame in my sister.....  the date is Friday July 26th.  It sounds fun!

Mary Ellen Jackson (Guiler)

Sounds fun! Wish I could go, but my husband is having a hip replacement in July. I can share the information in the Facebook group “ Newark High School Alumni Group (original) Classes of the 40s 50s 60s and 70s” if that’s ok with Cathy. Just let me know. 

Janet Yost (Maney)

The only classes included in The invite are 1968 , 1969 and 1970   So please do not forward

Mary Ellen Jackson (Guiler)

Janet, 

I would copy the information you posted, including which classes are invited, and post that to the group. Classes often post info on their reunions and mixers to get word out to those who might not see it otherwise, especially if classes other than their own are welcome. I won’t post unless you let me know it’s ok.

Janet Yost (Maney)

I will check with Catherine and committee. But I think they have contacts covered for the invited classes  thanks so much 

William Rissler

Janet Yost (Maney)

No reservations needed! 

Diana Holmes (Brown)

There was a reunion meeting or event scheduled for August 24  I don’t remember exactly what it was for. I put it in my calendar but didn’t think about noting what it was about. Can any of the other reunion committee members tell me why this was scheduled?  HELP!

Dave Froberg

The Class of '67 is having a get together at the Elements on Aug. 24. You may be thinking of that.

Diana Holmes (Brown)

Could be. I thought it had something to do with our reunion committee. 

Denise Dishon (Winegardner)

Amazing story in Newark Advocate today/Sunday Sept.15th....about Phil Jenkins Dad !  We were so fortunate to grow up in the Generation of Children of our Parents who experienced sooo much and appreciated their lives & fought so Valiantly  for our Freedom !  

Margaret Patyrak (Jenkins)

Thank you for posting the message about Phil's dad's military assignment.  We knew he played a significant role in WW II.  Yes, we are blessed individuals and families. Enjoy the fall foliage in Central Ohio.

Margaret

Larry Wilson

I received a message on our Facebook page from a Penny Bettencourt Falk.  She said she moved away as a Freshman.  She is trying to find a Kathy Young.  Does anyone know either Penny or Kathy and can they help Penny out?  Let me know if you can.

Larry Wilson

  I received word through Dave Roach and some Facebook postings that Ken Koehler passed away.  Right now, I don't have too many details or an obituary, but I will update this as soon as I hear anything.  I guess Ken had been sick.  He passed away Monday morning, November 11th.  There will be a funeral service at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 Schrock Rd in Westerville on Tuesday, November 19th from 4-7 P.M.  This sketch of Ken playing the guitar is, I am sure, how he would want to be remembered.  Rest in peace, Ken.  Our prayers are with his wife, Molly, and all their family.

Larry Wilson

I found Ken's obituary.  I posted it in the "In Memory" section.  I will also post it here.  Ken is sadly missed by family and friends.  Rest in peace, Ken.

Koehler, Kenneth                                                                                                         
1950 - 2019

Kenneth Wayne Koehler, age 69, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Ken was born June 16, 1950 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Frederick and W. Pauline (Lee) Koehler. Kenny was 5 years old when his family moved to live in Germany and Finland. They returned to Newark, Ohio when Ken was 15 years old where he graduated from Newark High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force (Missiles), Wichita, Kansas. After serving, he graduated with an Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering from Central Ohio Technical College. He worked at Owens Corning Fiberglas, Granville, Ohio and later Ross (Abbott Laboratorys) in Columbus, Ohio, as a device technician. Kenneth married Molly Ehret in 1978, and moved to live in Westerville, Ohio. They raised two children, Cassandra and Kyle Koehler. Ken was a talented musician (guitarist) entertaining and playing at establishments, Open Mic Nights, and patios, in the Central Ohio area for years. Ken loved acoustic music and formed many duo acts including Acoustic Attitude, with Julie Ivory, for 15 years. Kens extended family will greet friends and family Tuesday, November 19, at Moreland Funeral Home, Westerville, Ohio from 4-6 PM. Military Service and Life tributes will be from 6-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Kens name to: The OSU James Cancer Research Center.

Mike Kelley

I want to wish everyone in the Newark High Class 68 a Merry Cristmas & A Happy New Year.

Larry Wilson

Stay well and God be with you all during this crazy time.   May we find an end to this pandemic soon.

Peggy Gartner (Dunlap)

Hi Larry,

It is really strange times right now.  Staying close to home and taking care of my Mom.  God is Good.  I hope everyone is taking care and being careful.  Love to the Great Class of 1968!

Peg

Bill Orsborn

Mary Ellen Jackson (Guiler)

Bruce & I are doing fine. Staying in except for necessities. He keeps busy working outside and I keep busy sewing masks, cooking, and keeping in touch with friends and family spread across the country.
Happy 70th to so many of us. As a friend said, we're being asked to check on the elderly, when we realize, hey wait, we are the elderly.

Hope everyone is keeping well while we flatten the curve!

Patti Ridenour (Adams)

Janet Yost (Maney)

This elderly chick is doing fine.  Being compliant with social distancing/staying at home etc.  had knee replacement recently which confirms elderly status!  But enjoying life,appreciative of all that the first responders are doing, aware that many in our class fell into this catagory whether police, fire or health care.  Take care and be safe to all of you!  I read the newark advocate article about Sharon woods and the staff choosing to stay in the facility for the next three weeks so as not to bring in or take out and any virus.  I was so proud of them!   Newark should be proud

Roger McDonald

I'm glad that Janet drew attention to those of us who may be in the frontlines of this fight, and indeed, other classmates engaged in the unsung tasks required to keep food and other necessities of body and soul in adequate supply during this crisis.  I am reminded of Lincoln during the early days of the Civil War, who mused that he hoped God was on the side of the Union, but he knew he needed Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri.  Emily and I have essentially hunkered down with long novels and old films, but the more or less constant wail of sirens here in Brooklyn the past couple of weeks reminds me to tip my facemask to those of you who are doing what needs to be done.  Thanks!

David Fredrick Smith

I came across an article from The Cincinnati Enquirer of October 23, 1918. It states, "Newark, Ohio, October 22.-With 3,300 cases of Spanish influenza and 50 deaths in the past 10 days local health officials announced to-day that the number of new cases is lower to-day than at any time since the epidemic started. The ban on all public meetings has not been lifted." Things may not change as much as we think. But our personal response may. Stay home, stay safe, stay sane. Dave