Chartiers Houston Class of 1977

03/05/2026

Had a wonderful morniing and early afternoon with this group of dear friends from my school days at the PITT STOP Diner in Houston, PA. Today we got together and celebrated our many lives along with the birthday of our fellow classmate JJohn Pagano Betsy pulled off the surprise event to a tee. Thank you to everyone that was able to attend.
Until next time.
1st Row: John Pagano Betsy McCarthy, Jody Crothers
2nd RowL Lisa Perri, Charlotte Strimel, Sue Crumrine, Leslie Lockoski, Deb Horvath, Sheryl Lammay.
3rd Row: Jane McCullough, Kandee Kovatch, David Diesel, Sue Alderson, Bob Lesko, and Tim Polk.
Kevin Cushey also attended but left before we took the photo.

02/01/2026

I received word this morning that another fellow Classmate, Tim Paxton, passed away in his home on December 31st. Tim was an accomplished artist and architect, working in New Haven, Connecticut many years before returning home to settle in Everett, Bedford County.
Plans for a Memorial Celebration of Tim's life are incomplete at this time. Please keep his friends and family in your thoughts and prayers.

Eternal rest, grant onto him O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in Peace.

Here is a link to Tim's Obituary.

View Timothy Thayer Paxton's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

12/31/2025

I received word this evening that another fellow classmate has passed away during the Holidays Andrew Calendar passed away on Tuesday, December 23rd. Services will be tomorrow, Wednesday, December 31st from 10:00am-12:00pm. A seevice will be held at noon, followed by an Internment service at the Cemetary of the Alleghenies

Eternally rest, grant unto him O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

View Andrew Thomas Callender's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/23/2025

I was just informed that another of our former classmates, Albert Cargnello has passed away on Thursday, November 20th. Services will be on Monday, November 24th.
Eternally rest, grant unto him O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

View Albert L. Cargnello's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

11/13/2025

Sadly, I heard this morning about the passing of our fellow classmate Karen (Twigger) Milne.
Friends will be received from 5:00-8:00 on Thursday evening at the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home in Houston, PA.

Here is the link to the funeral home.

https://www.mcilvaine-speakman.com/obituaries/Karen-L-Milne?obId=46362317

Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

View Karen L. Milne's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

11/08/2025

Breakfasts at The Pike Inn with these Classmates this morning
Always a fun time catching up with everyone. Until next time...

09/25/2025

Attention Chartiers Houston Class of 1977.
I just heard from Paul Checonsky that he is in town for a wedding this weekend. He would like to meet anyone that is available on Monday evening (after work for those that still do) around 5:00pm at our normal rendezvous spot, Primanti Brothers next to the Meadows Casino on Racetrack Road.
If you can make the event, please let me know and I will coordinate all responses with Paul.

09/06/2024

Mini Reunion - Part II

Jodi is coming back home to celebrate her mom's 88th birthday next week and would like to meet with her classmates and friends if possible.
She has Saturday morning, September 14th open and would like to meet for coffee and breakfast for anyone available.

I called around and found out that Shelley's Pike Inn is open again for business after a recent flood closed them for a month. We could go there as a group or we could return to the coffee/restaurant Chicco Baccello in Washington.

I would like to get a head count to let either restaurant know about how many of us to expect.

This is an open invitation to Class of 1977 classmates and any of Jodi's friends.

You can reply on this post, drop me an e-mail or send me a text message letting me know that you are interested in attending.

Dave Diesel
[email protected] (e-mail)
724 344-8022 Cell (Text)

08/21/2024

Sadly, I received word yesterday that another of our Classmates had died. Kelly Kesneck Burt, 65, of Houston, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 18, 2024, in her home, of natural causes. She was born July 27, 1959, a daughter of Patricia Ann Spencer Kesneck of Houston, and the late Walter G. Kesneck. Kelly was a 1977 graduate of Chartiers- Houston High School and received her associate degree from Penn Commercial. She had worked as a receptionist for several area physicians. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, David Burt (CH Class of 1974) of Aliquippa; three children, Zachary Burt (Kelly) of Novi, Mich., Jared "J.T." Burt (Emily) of Houston, and Carly Thomas (Travis) of Aliquippa; four grandchildren, Troy, Austin, Zoe and Walter Burt; a brother, Kurt A. Kesneck (Margie) of Houston; and two nieces, Kassie Heffner (Zach), and Macie Kesneck.
A private memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342.

Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Here is a link to Kelly's obituary that was listed on the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home site recently:

Condolences may be left for the family by viewing the obituary at:
https://www.mcilvaine-speakman.com/obituary/Kelly-Burt

05/21/2024

Any of our out of town classmates coming back home for Memorial Day weekend? Drop me a message and I will spread the word of your return and see if we can assemble a meet and greet. It’s always more fun coming back home if your old friends are around.