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REUNION
J U N E 7 –9, 2013
50-Plus Club • 1953 • 1958 • 1963 • 1968 • 1973 • 1978 • 1983 • 1988 • 1993 • 1998 • 2003 • 2008
REUNION
J U N E 7 –9, 2013
50-Plus Club • 1953 • 1958 • 1963 • 1968 • 1973 • 1978 • 1983 • 1988 • 1993 • 1998 • 2003 • 2008
REUNION
J U N E 7 –9, 2013
50-Plus Club • 1953 • 1958 • 1963 • 1968 • 1973 • 1978 • 1983 • 1988 • 1993 • 1998 • 2003 • 2008
REUNION
J U N E 7 –9, 2013
50-Plus Club • 1953 • 1958 • 1963 • 1968 • 1973 • 1978 • 1983 • 1988 • 1993 • 1998 • 2003 • 2008
REUNION
J U N E 7 –9, 2013
50-Plus Club • 1953 • 1958 • 1963 • 1968 • 1973 • 1978 • 1983 • 1988 • 1993 • 1998 • 2003 • 2008
REUNION
J U N E 7 –9, 2013
50-Plus Club • 1953 • 1958 • 1963 • 1968 • 1973 • 1978 • 1983 • 1988 • 1993 • 1998 • 2003 • 2008
at the 70th, and last, reunion of Easton
High School Class of 1937.
Burton K. Adelman, Pompano
Beach, Fla., was 92 last May. After
graduation from Lafayette, he served
in the Armed Forces during World
War II. He later enrolled in Harvard
Law School, receiving his law degree
in 1948.
I called Jim Farrell to congratulate
him on his 94th birthday. I also called
Mayo Lanning, who turned 96 last
April. I occasionally exchange phone
calls with Dr. Dave Silverstone. Both
have mobility problems.
I have vision problems, unable to
read headlines or my own writing.
Correspondent: Anthony F. Noto
3414 Drighton Court
Bethlehem, PA 18020-1334
(610) 758-8055
The Class of 1942
1942 Scholarship
provided grants to two members of
the varsity football team. Brandon
Ellis ’12 graduated with a 3.6 GPA
in economics and business and was
selected to the economics honor
society. A highlight of Brandon’s
third season as a starter in the
defensive backfield was his selection
to the Capital One All-District II
Football Team. Jason Marshalek ’13
is a civil engineering major and is
on-track to graduate in May. He
was named to the Patriot League
Academic Honor Roll during each
of his three seasons.
Dr. Burt Rowen, colonel, Air Force
Medical Corps, died Oct. 1. After
graduation, Burt was commissioned a
second lieutenant in the Infantry. He
was deferred from active duty to attend
and graduate from New York University
College of Medicine. He then received
parachute rescue training and primary
and advanced flight training. In his
career as a pilot-physician, he flew
more than 50 aircraft, and logged
133 combat missions and more than
7,700 military flying hours. His wife,
Jeannette, survives him.
Donald F. Spry passed away
July 24. He served as captain in
the Army 69th Infantry Division in
World War II. He received a Bronze
Star and was in the unit that met
the Russians at the Elbe River.
Donald worked for Colonial Slate
Co., Bangor, Pa., retiring in 1985.
He was active in the Masons and
was past president of Bangor
School Authority.
Efrem Weinreb died Aug. 23.
Wife Kelly and sons Peter and
Roger ’71 survive him.
Lee Hartshorn died Dec. 5.
He was a member of Delta
Upsilon fraternity.
President: Otto Alden
Correspondent: Robert W.B. Johnston
2000 Holly Hall St., Apt. 911
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 644-4212
rwbjohn@att.net
1943
Incoming Correspondent: Open
1944 & 1945
Carleton A. Connell Jr. ’44 died
Aug. 25. A lifelong resident of the
Scranton, Pa., area, he joined the Army
Air Corps and served in North Africa.
“Skinner” operated business ventures
for 30 years, retiring in 2005. He
enjoyed great music and big bands,
and supported organizations
dedicated to jazz and band music.
Francis C. Stevens ’44, longtime
friend of the Rev. Robert G. “Bob”
Sandercock, was active in the Boy
Scouts of America, Wilson Area High
School in Easton, and Lafayette. He
died Oct. 18, 1993.
Robert W. “Bob” Buggeln ’45
arrived at College as many of us
were preparing to leave. (Harvey
Batdorf ’28 was the recruiting
officer who came to the campus and
welcomed us into active service in
the military.) Bob enjoyed campus
life and went on to further
education, military duty in North
Africa, and the business world,
where he was active in research and
advertising. He was a member of
Delta Kappa Epsilon and Kiwanis
Club. He died Sept. 22. A joint
memorial service was held in New
Britain, Pa., for Bob and his late
wife, Marion.
Robert M. Fee ’45 graduated
with a degeree in government and
law and was a member of Sigma Nu.
He died Oct. 31, 2010.
Correspondent:
The Rev. Robert G. Sandercock ’44
1961 Hayes Short Lane
Colfax, NC 27235
jsandercock@triad.rr.com
1946 & 1947
Fund Manager (’47):
W. Robert Magee Sr. ’47
Correspondent: Van T. Boughton Jr. ’47
5124 Fellowship Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 580-0765
vboughton@fvonline.net
Charles Hann
1948 died Sept. 15
at home in Dunwoody Village,
Newtown Square, Pa. Charles left
Lafayette for military service,
returning later. He was a Deke, went
to Cornell Law School, and spent six
decades practicing law. Charles was a
joiner, associated with about two
dozen legal and social organizations.
George A. Sofer died July 31.
George was born in Baghdad. He
studied languages in Israel and
spoke English, French, and Arabic.
George earned a master’s and
doctorate at MIT, both in chemical
engineering. He and wife Nellie
had three children.
President: Harvey H. Hunerberg
Reunion Chair: William Lockett Jr.
Correspondent: Harvey H. Hunerberg
7015 River Club Blvd.
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 351-0303
1949
President: Harrison W. Wright
Incoming Correspondent: Open
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