Class of 1983 - LAST NAMES - S

ANABELA SA
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with High Honors, Powderpuff Football, AFS Student from Portugal, Yough-A-Mon, German Club
Senior Quote "I hope I was loved by many and hated by none."

LOIS SALIH
Studies: Dist. Ed.
Activities and Awards: School Store, D. E. C. A., Track

HOWARD SALVADOR
Studies: Welding

ROBERT SARAKA
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: N.J.R.O.T.C. Drill Team

TAMMY SAWDERS
Studies: Business Ed.

STEVE SCHEIRER
Studies: Building Maint.

PAM SCHELINSKI
Studies: Cosmetology
Activities and Awards: Powderpuff Football, Scholarship Award - McKeesport Institute of Hair Design

ROBERT SCHNEIDER
Studies: Trds. & Ind. Co-op.
Activities and Awards: VICA - District Competition - Extemporaneous Speaking - 1st Place - 1981, VICA - State Delegate - 1982, VICA - District Competition, Expemporaneous Speaking - 3rd Place - 1983, VICA - State Delegate - 1983, Vo-Tech Faculty Scholarship Award

MICHELLE SCHRAMM
Studies: Academi
Activities and Awards: Graduated with High Honors, Powderpuff Football, Member of the National Honor Society, A Cappella Choir, Yough-A-Mon, Varsity Volleyball Letterman, Scholar-Athlete Award

TAMARA SCHUETTE
Studies: Bus. Ed.
Activities and Awards: Graduated with High Honors, Powderpuff Football, Dravosburg Lions Club Honor Student Award, Member of the National Honor Society, Vocational Education Director's Scholarship Award

MARK SCHULTE
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with Highest Honors, Salutatorian, Member of the National Honor Society, A. F. S., National Merit Commended Student, Optimist Youth Appreciation Award, Rotary Honor Student, USAA International Foreign Language Award - Spanish

KATHY SCOTT
Studies: Academic

VICKEY SEDLOCK
Studies: Academic

MICHELLE SEGADY
Studies: Cosmetology
Activities and Awards: Homecoming Queen, Voted Most Popular, Cheerleading Captain, Orchestra, Office Aid, Scholarship Award - Pittsburgh Beauty Academy

JOHN SESTILE
Activities and Awards: D.E.C.A and V.I.C.A

BRIAN SHAFFER
Studies: Graphic Arts
Activities and Awards: Vocational Scholarship - Graphic Arts

SCOTT SHANK
Died January 20, 2025

Studies: Academic
Scott's Obituary:
Scott's Obituary Scott R. Shank, 59, of Penn Township, passed away at home on Monday January 20, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born July 12, 1965 in McKeesport, a son of the late Robert E. and Patricia (Hadad) Shank. He had a 36 year career in law enforcement; he first served the McKeesport Police Department, then moved on to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General as a Narcotics Agent for 25 years - where he retired in 2015. After retirement from the Attorney General's Office, he was a School Resource Officer at Gateway School District, and ended his career at Seton Hill University where he served as a Police Officer.
Scott enjoyed car shows and martial arts. He was a hard worker who used the skills he learned from his dad to complete countless renovations at his own home, and the homes of many family members and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife Christina C. (Beaumont) Shank; sons Brandyn (Lacy) Shank of Wilkins Twp., Evyn Shank and Ethyn Shank both of Penn Township; sister and brothers Dawn (Jerry) Wonderling of McKeesport, Tracey Shank of Jefferson Hills, and Ryan (Sandy) Shank of Shaler; also cherished nieces, nephews and in-laws. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, North Versailles. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to the Reflections of Grace Foundation, https://www.reflectionsofgrace.org . https://www.snyderfuneralservices.com/obituaries/scott-shank-2/#!/Obituary

RHONDA SHARPE
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with Honors

JO ANN SHERIDAN
Studies: Dist. Ed.
Activities and Awards: School Store

KIRK SIMMONS

KAREN SINOT
Studies: Graphics Arts

BRIAN SITA
Died September 24, 2023
Studies: Electronics
Activities and Awards: Office Aid, D.E.C.A and V.I.C.A
Brian's Obituary:
Brian's Obituary Brian Joseph Sita Sr., age 58 of McKeesport, died September 24, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital- McKeesport. Born November 20, 1964, in McKeesport, he was the son of Shirley (Marshall) Sita and the late Francis "Buddy" Sita . Brian worked for Bob's Auto Body as a mechanic. He was the Pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church for the Deaf in Wilkinsburg. In his free time, Brian enjoyed riding his motorcycles. Brian is survived by his children, Cheyanne Sita, Brittany Sita, and Brian Sita Jr., all of McKeesport; grandchildren, Delilah and Dahlia; siblings, Gary (Kathy) Sita of Northfield, NJ, Sharon (Tom Jaworski) Gobbel of Dundee, MI, and Rich (Christina) Sita of Audubon, NJ; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, October 7 2023, from 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.https://www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com/obituary/Brian-SitaSr

GARRET SLATER

CAROLYN SMITH
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: A Cappella Choir

TAMILIA SNYDER
Studies: Academic

GEORGE SOKOLOWSKI
Studies: Auto Body

KURT SOLES
Studies: Welding
Activities and Awards: D.E.C.A and V.I.C.A
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Smedley

ANDREA M SOLTIS
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with High Honors, Powderpuff Football, Member of the National Honor Society, Yough-A-Mon Organizations Editor

DIANE SOSTARIC
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with Honors

ANGELO SOTEREANOS
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with Honors, Homecoming Court, Voted Best Dancer, Yough-A-Mon Promotions Manager, A. F. S., Forensics, Cast of Granny Applebutter and the Ding Dong Wolf, "Hugo" in Bye Bye Birdie, Bye Bye Birdie Dancer, National Forensic League - 4th Degree of Distinction
Best Memory of Your Senior Year: Having hair and good knees
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Luketic

MARK SPARICO
Studies: Academic
Favorite Teacher: Tiger Band, A Cappella Choir
Best Memory of Your Senior Year: Too many to narrow down to just one.
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Mitchell

CATHY SPECHT
Died April 19, 2009
Studies: Academic
Cathy's Obituary:
Catherine M. Specht, 43, of McKeesport, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 15, 1965, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Ronald H. Specht, of McKeesport, and Georgiann Kisielnicki, of Versailles Borough. She is also survived by her son, Michael J. Scott, of McKeesport; and aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by an infant son. A secretary/nursing aide at Allegheny General Hospital, she was a member of St. Pius V Parish in McKeesport, the Croatian Fraternal Union in Duquesne, the Duquesne Cro's Bowling League and the Looney Tunes Bowling League of Great Valley Lanes in North Versailles. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME INC., 2703 O'Neil Blvd., McKeesport, PA 15132, where a blessing service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday with Father Edward S. Litavec officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Polish Cemetery, White Oak. www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com. Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review on Apr. 20, 2009. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/triblive-pittsburgh-tribune-review/name/catherine-specht-obituary?id=36821094

ALLAN JOEL SPECTOR
Died July 11, 2008
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with High Honors
Alan's Obituary:
No Obituary could be found for Allan. This is a link to his memorial. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71313824/allan-joel-spector

EDWARD SPINOLA
Studies: Welding

LORRAINE SQUIRES
Studies: Bus. Ed.
Activities and Awards: Graduated with High Honors, Tiger Band, Drum Major, Mid East Band Conference - 1983

CHRIS STAMBOLIS
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with Honors, Varsity Basketball Letterman, Basketball WPIAL AAA Champions 1982-1983, Basketball PIAA State Runner-Up 1983, Scholar-Athlete Award

TONI STANKOWICZ
Studies: Dist. Ed.
Activities and Awards: School Store

JEFFERY STASKO
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with Honors, A Cappella Choir President, Mixed Ensemble, Forensics, "Conrad Birdie" in Bye Bye Birdie, National Forensic League, 3rd Degree of Excellence
Best Memory of Your Senior Year: Don't really have too many since I skipped senior year a lot
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Luketic

ROY STEELE
Died December 2, 2023
Roy's Obituary:
Roy O. Steele, age 58, of McKeesport, died December 2, 2023. Born August 10, 1965, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Roy O. Steele and Rose Marie (Ross) Steele. Roy was an office administrator at Steele City Auto. He loved antique cars and enjoyed collecting coins. Roy is survived by his children, Heather (Chad) Chilleo of Pittsburgh and Chelsea Steele of Glassport; grandchildren, Adalyn, Joseph, and Zachary; sisters Lisa (Tom Boehm) Steele of Port Vue and Tina (Robert) Burgman of Port Vue; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Roy is proceeded in death by his brother Frank Steele. Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com. https://www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com/obituary/Roy-Steele?fbclid=IwAR207j17m-7WDBWgq-HYsh5CUP0JXtABpgTLPV2AVGPOvSECf7V1TnY7J20

HUGH STEGMAN
Studies: Auto Body
Activities and Awards: School Science Fair, Third Place Award - 1982

CARLA STEPANSKY
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with High Honors, Tiger Band, Band Treasurer

TINA STIPANOVICH
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with Highest Honors, Member of the National Honor Society, Red and Blue Editor, Forensics, National Forensic League - 2nd Degree of Honor, Rotary Honor Student, Scholarship Award, McKeesport College Club, USAA Foreign Language Award - French, Westinghouse Honors Institute

DANA STOLL

FRANK STUMME
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with Honors, Varsity Football Letterman, Scholar-Athlete Award

CYNTHIA SULLIVAN
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Powderpuff Football, Voted Best Sense of Humor, Tiger Band, Winter Guard, Amvets Four Chaplins Junior Legion Award

JOSEPH SUMMERVILLE
ONE OF THE MISSING 7 CLASSMATES

VINCENT SUNCINE
Studies: Drafting
Activities and Awards: V. I. C. A., VICA District Competition, Mechanical Drafting - 1st Place - 1983, VICA District Competition, Mechanical Drafting - 3rd Place - 1982
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Smedley

VALERIE SWANSON
Studies: Academic
Activities and Awards: Graduated with Honors, Powderpuff Football, A Cappella Choir, Mixed Ensemble, Yough-A-Mon Business Editor, Red and Blue Staff, Library Aid, A. F. S., Scholarship Pageant - Miss Allegheny County - 1981, Scholarship Pageant - Miss Pennsylvania Charm - 1982

PAMELA J SWARTZ

CARL SWINK

SHARI SZYMAREK
Studies: Divers. Co-op.