Berkeley Springs High School Class of 1977

Classmates: Please keep Susan Knepper Zittle in your thoughts and prayers. Her family has suffered a terrible loss.
Obituary for Corbyn Swartz Zittle
Corbyn Swartz Zittle, age 12, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2026. Born June 4, 2013, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Corbyn was a vibrant, loving, and gifted young man who touched the lives of all who knew him.
Corbyn was the beloved son of Gary Zittle and Arcee Clemens, and the cherished brother of his sister and legal guardian, Angela Zittle. He was also uncle and adopted brother to Avianna and Aaralyn Smith, loving brother to Sean Zittle, uncle to Sean’s daughter Adessa Zittle, and brother to sisters Natalia Clemens, Abby Erney, and Gracie Erney. He was the treasured grandson of his adoptive grandmother, Susan "Mimmie" Zittle, and maternal grandmother, Arlene Jones. Family was Corbyn’s foundation and greatest joy.
A seventh-grade student at Martinsburg South Middle School, Corbyn was an enthusiastic member of the WyldLife! club, where he built friendships and grew in his faith. He excelled academically, earning straight A’s, and was admired by teachers and classmates alike for his kindness and quiet strength. Corbyn’s friends and counselors described him as a “warrior of God”—an example to others for his compassion and courage.
Corbyn had a deep faith in Jesus Christ that shaped his character and guided his daily life. His trust in God was evident to those around him, and his faith was a source of comfort and hope for his family and friends.
Corbyn was an avid athlete, playing basketball and soccer with passion. He loved spending time with friends, especially playing video games and sharing laughter. Whether at school, on the field, or with family, Corbyn’s playful spirit and loving heart were always evident.
His journey was shaped by resilience and love. Seven years ago, his sister Angie adopted him when he needed family most. With her care, and the support of his father, her two daughters, siblings, and “Mimmie,” Corbyn flourished—discovering his potential, building dreams for the future, and learning what it means to be truly loved and stable.
Corbyn was an active part of Pikeside Church, attending Vacation Bible School, summer sports camps, and special activities with his sisters and nieces, Avianna and Aaralyn Smith. Though his time with us was far too short, Corbyn’s legacy lives on in the community, friendships, and faith he shared.
He is survived by his father, Gary Zittle; mother, Arcee Clemens; sister and legal guardian, Angela Zittle; her daughters (his nieces) Avianna and Aaralyn Smith; brother, Sean Zittle; sister, Natalia Clemens, her fiancé Angel Lugos, and their son Landon Lugos; sister, Abby Erney; sister, Gracie Erney; his adoptive grandmother, Susan “Mimmie” Zittle; maternal grandmother, Arlene Jones; and many extended family members, friends, teachers, and church family who will miss him dearly.
Visitation will be on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at Pikeside Church, 25 Paynes Ford Road, Martinsburg, WV 25405, beginning at 10:30 AM, with a service to celebrate Corbyn’s life at 12:00 Noon, led by Pastor Bill Ball. All who knew and loved Corbyn are invited to attend and honor his remarkable spirit.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you remember Corbyn by showing extra kindness, cherishing your loved ones, and lifting all children in prayer. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pikeside VBS Program at www.pikesideumc.org or Pikeside VBS 25 Paynes Ford Road, Martinsburg WV 25405.

Pikeside Church, Martinsburg, WV Pikeside Church - Martinsburg WV

Classmates: Please keep our classmate, Jimmy Close and his family in your thoughts and prayers, his father, Leon, has passed away.

For those of us who were band members.... With sadness, I was asked by his sister Remedious, to make the announcement that our band drum major, Bernadino Marcelo passed away on Nov 29, 2025.
Please keep his brother Ding, his sister Remedious and Bernie's family in your thoughts and prayers.

June Redick, the mother of our late classmate, Jay, has passed away.
Obituary:
June Perry Redick, age 89, of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Wi******er Medical Center.
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Born February 16, 193,6 in Berkeley Springs, WV, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Hattie Virginia Pittsnogle Perry.

She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Berkeley Springs, WV. June graduated from Berkeley Springs High School. She worked for Interwoven Hosiery Mill, Potomac Edison, and retired as a secretary from Morgan County Schools. June loved spending time with her family and was a bargain shopper.

June is survived by her daughter-in-law, Diane Michelle Redick, and two grandchildren, Ryan Matthew Redick (Erika) of Raleigh, NC, and Natalie Elizabeth Redick of Berkeley Springs, WV, and two sisters, Nancy Beddow of Berkeley Springs, WV, and Phyllis Morton of Tennessee, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, James Robert “Jim” Redick in 2015, her son, Michael Jay Redick, one sister, Sandra Barney and one brother, Joe Perry.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at noon at First United Methodist Church, 49 S. Green Street, Berkeley Springs, WV, with Pastor Joshua Rider officiating. Private burial will be in Friendship Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 202,6 at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, WV, and from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the church before services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in June’s name may be made to First United Methodist Church, 49 S. Green Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411.

Classmates: I deleted the 2021 class list that was posted. Too many people were missing on the list due to North Berkeley School and others either not known or forgotten. When I get the chance I will post another in the future. Our 50th reunion will be held in the BSHS Induction for 50 years in the future. Jay Russell will be in charge of this.
If anyone wants to plan an extra 50th on our own, please get with Larry Lineweaver to discuss. Thanks.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR OUR CLASSMATE JAY REDICK

Michael Jay Redick, age 66, of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home.
Born June 26, 1959 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of James “Jim” Robert Redick and June Ella Perry Redick.
Jay was a member of First United Methodist Church in Berkeley Springs, WV. He graduated in 1977 from Berkeley Springs High School and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Fairmont State College. He worked at Citizen’s National Bank, Morgan County State Bank and Luke Christie’s State Farm Insurance Agency. He was a member of the Berkeley Springs Rotary Club and the Cacapon State Park Foundation. Jay was a sports enthusiast and loved watching the WV Mountaineers and playing golf with his buddies. He also coached many sports teams locally.
Jay is survived by his mother, June Ella Perry Redick, his wife of 40 years, Diane Michelle Kerns Redick, at home, one son, Ryan Matthew Redick (Erika) of Raleigh, NC and one daughter, Natalie Elizabeth Redick of Berkeley Springs, WV.
He was preceded in death by his father, James “Jim” Robert Redick.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025 at First United Methodist Church, 49 S. Green Street, Berkeley Springs, WV with Pastor Josh Rider officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, WV. There will also be visitation at the church on the day of the funeral from Noon – 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jay’s memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 49 S. Green Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 or to Morgan County Animal Control, 38 Dispatch Lane, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.helsleyjohnsonfh.com.

BORN: JULY 26, 1959
DEATH; NOV 6, 2025

If anyone knows of any others who have passed away and are not on this list, please let me know. Thanks. As of now, we have had 32 of our "family members" pass away that I know of. Sadly, we are all getting older, and we never know when our time will come to an end. Let's make it a pact that as a class we all keep in contact with one another while we can. We can do this through this page. If you know of someone who went to school with us in our class who isn't already on this page, please let them know it exists so they can be sent an invite by you or someone else. Time passes by too quickly.
Thanks.

Classmate: Our classmate Jay Redick has passed away. The obituary will be posted once it is released. Please keep June, his mother, Diane, his wife, and his children in your thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, Jay. You will be missed.

DECEASED CLASS MEMBERS
OF
BSHS
THE CLASS OF 1977
(32)
Steve Blake
Robert Brown
Terry Cain
Susie Close
Debra Dailey
Ann Decker
Bobby Diehl
Phyliss Gloyd
Diane Hobday
Rodney Hobday
Danny Householder
Patty Hipp
Kathy Jamison
Jodi Johnson
Kevin Kesecker
Larry Kyne
June Lutman
Ward Maslauskas
Richard Maconaughey
David McCumbee
Donald McCumbee
Sharon Michaels
Page Pentoney
Lee Poffinberger
Jay Redick
Myron Robinette
Michael Rosensteel
Bonnie Stotler
Dale Stotler
Mark Wachter
Beulah Waugh
Jimmy Yost.