The Class of 1959 held their 57th reunion in Lexington during the week of April 13-15, 2016. It was organized by Sue DAVIS Gooch. Dinner was held at Holly Hill Inn in Midway and attended by 11 classmates and spouses. Those attending were Karen and Fred Burns, Willard (Sandy) and Edith Saunders, Pat Hampton, Adrianne Esders Helton, Connie Friel and Butch Goheen, Bill Shackleford, Sue Davis Gooch, and Mary (Porky) Hogg Krell.

On Thursday, some of the group went to Keeneland and were guests in the executive suite of Central Bank of Lexington, courtesy of Fred, and on Friday, they took a horse farm tour.

Sue commented that everyone had a great time and that she was able to contact all of the classmates except Jean Lemaster Meo.

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Edward Renneker died March 21, 2016, in Florida. He was born in 1934 in Cincinnati and is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janet; and six children, Sharon ‘75; David (Dori) ‘77; Thomas ’78; Gerald (Kimberly); Donald (Brenda) ‘82; Nancy (George) ‘85; and 21 grandchildren. Ed graduated from the University of Dayton and served in the U.S. Army and came to Ashland as treasurer of Mansbach Metal and Kentucky Electric Steel. Ed was awarded the Cornerstone Award from the Chamber of Commerce for his outstanding volunteer work in Ashland. He continued this work in St. Petersburg, Florida, after his retirement. The visitation and mass were held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in St Petersburg.

Joseph Barber, Jr., 81, of Ashland, died April 10, 2016, at KDMC. He was born January 6, 1935, and was retired from GTE and a member of Holy Family Church. He is survived by his wife Judy Crose Barber; a daughter Mary McCoy and husband Tim of Ashland; a son John Barber ‘86 and wife Cheryl of Ashland; and two granddaughters, Rachael and Emily. The funeral mass was held at Holy Family with burial at Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.

Neil Mulvaney Sr., 92, of Ashland, died May 3, 2016. He was born October 22, 1923, to the late Harry and Gertrude Brewer Mulvaney. Neil graduated from Holy Family School in 1946, served in WWII and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his meritorious service. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy; son Neil Mulvaney, Jr.; sister Patricia Brown ‘44; and brothers Harry, Dave and Jack Mulvaney ‘40. Neil was retired from AK Steel. He is survived by his sons Daniel Mulvaney of Ashland and John Brent (Carla) Mulvaney of Versailles; daughter-in-law, Shirley Mulvaney; brother Terry Mulvaney ‘47 of Ashland; sister Marjorie Goldcamp of California; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral mass was held at Holy Family with burial at Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.

Arminta McIntyre Copley, 82, died May 21, 2016. She was born April 1, 1934, and was preceded in death by her husband Richard McIntyre and her daughter Susan McIntyre Kohler ‘72. Survivors include her husband Donald Copley; daughter Beth Ann Marshall ‘76 of Ashland; daughter Cheryl (Ronnie) Hensely ‘79 of Columbus; and granddaughter Tiffany of Columbus. Funeral services were held at Steen Funeral Home with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Mario Citti, 88, of Ironton, died June 2, 2016. He was born July 31, 1927, to the late Ernesto and Sandrina Cure Citti. He was a 1945 graduate of Holy Family. He was the former owner of Citti Gateway and a member of Holy Family Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Bonnie Gillum Citti and his sisters Hilda Mann ‘42 and Florence Blair ‘39. Mario is survived by his son Michael (Terry) Citti of Ironton; a daughter Tanya (Jim) Riffe of Charleston; and two grandchildren. Entombment was held at Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.

Ashland native Robert J. (Bob) Kelly, Jr., 79, died Sunday, June 5, in Kansas City, Missouri. Bob was born Oct. 13, 1936, to Pauline and Robert J. Kelly, Sr. He was a graduate of Holy Family High School; attended Ashland Junior College, where he played on the basketball team; and received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He served in the Army Reserves. After a career with Wilson Sporting Goods in Ironton, Ohio, San Francisco and Kansas City, Bob worked as the computer systems manager for Children’s Mercy Hospital and also worked at Rockhurst High School. A devout Catholic, he was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church and of the Knights of Columbus in Ashland and Kansas City. It is often said, but so true in this case: Bob never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife Judith Thompson Kelly; daughter Margaret (Megan) Kelly of Kansas City; son Robert J. (Julie) Kelly, III, and their daughters Katie and Allison Kelly, all of Blue Springs, Missouri; his brother Tim (Carol) Kelly of Lexington; niece Kimberly Kelly of Lexington; and nephew Kevin (Brenna) Kelly of Versailles. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 25, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Kansas City.

Irene Starkey died May 11, 2016, at the age of 90. She was born October 2, 1925, in Quinton, Virginia, and was a graduate of Longwood Teachers’ College in 1946 with a double major of chemistry and English. She married Cornelius James Starkey in 1948, and they later settled in Ashland. Irene was a dedicated science teacher for Ashland schools for 26 years and retired in 1986. She relocated to Florida in 1991 after the death of her husband. While in Florida, she was a volunteer for the Orange County Public Schools and traveled extensively. She is survived by her three children, Neil Starkey, IV; Robert Wayne Starkey; and Sylvia Pakstis. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A funeral Mass was held at Holy Family Church with burial in Rose Hill.

Alice Poole Walker, 89, of Ironton, Ohio, passed away June 26, 2016. The Ashland native was born April 12, 1927. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert C. Poole, and her husband Tony Walker. Mrs. Walker was a 1944 graduate of Holy Family High School where she was valedictorian and went on to attend the University of Kentucky. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, and she and her husband were owners of Harmon’s and Harmon’s for Her clothing stores. She is survived by her daughter Jennie (David) DiGiulio of Columbus; four sons, Bill Walker of Ironton; Paul (Pamela) Walker of Ironton; Bryan (Julia) Walker of Cincinnati; and Nick (Sheila) Walker of Louisville. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. A funeral Mass was held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

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Happy Birthday, Agatha!Agatha Manley Weinfurtner, Class of 1934, celebrated her 100th birthday on June 15, 2016. She had a week-long birthday celebration and was heard to say, “My poor mailman. He keeps asking, ‘When is it going to end?’ ” Agatha was interviewed for a story in the newspaper and said, “If you don’t have laughter, you don’t have anything. Laughter makes you feel better.” She and Tony raised four sons and she still lives alone in her eight-room house on the first floor. “They won’t let me go upstairs, but I do. Don’t ever tell me not to do anything!” Family, friends and parishioners honored Agatha with a party after Mass at Holy Family. If anyone wants to send Agatha a belated birthday card and keep her mailman busy, she still lives at 1015 Highland Ave. in Ashland.

Eleanor Clancy McGill, 93, of Lake Mary, Florida, died June 30 in Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and her granddaughter Sarah McGill. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Benjamin T. McGill; and four children, Patrick (Evelyn) of Lexington; John (Denise) of Ashland; Mary (Dale) Lugar of Columbus; and Benjamin (Monica) of Sanford, Florida. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Eleanor was a former elementary school teacher and was a graduate of Slippery Rock Teachers College. She was a long time member of Holy Family parish. During her retirement, she enjoyed many activities along with traveling. She will be remembered for being the life of the party and her strong Irish heritage. A funeral Mass was held at St. Brigid Catholic Church with burial in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Vincent Patrick Bell, 90, of Russell died July 5 at his home. He was born January 4, 1926, in Norfolk, Virginia. Patrick was a member of Holy Family Church and was retired from the USAF and also a retired instructor with Ohio University. Patrick also served in the Merchant Marine during WWII. He is survived by his wife Mary Jo BOND ’66; a son Shaun Bell of Riverside, California; a daughter Colleen Bell-Lee, also of Riverside; and stepchildren, David Klaiber of Winchester; Elizabeth Crance of Ashland; Robert Klaiber of Lexington; and Kathryn Lynch of Ashland. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass was held at Holy Family Church with burial in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery.

Jeanne Barney, 90, of Ashland, died July 12, 2016, at Kingsbrook Life Care Center. She is survived by her daughter Donna BARNEY Gallagher ‘64 and Sweetie Lowery. Music Funeral Home in Greenup was in charge of the arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Donations Update

At the end of August, the donations for the window replacement project fund totaled about $47,000. Windows have been replaced in the cafeteria, in the gym, and part of the front of the school. Some alum have specified which windows that they want replaced which is why not all sections are being replaced at the same time.

To All Holy Family Alumni and Friends,

Over the years, I continue to reflect on how much Holy Family is and was a big part of my life and that of my family. We have been very blessed and fortunate to have received the quality education and principals given to us by our priests, caring nuns and lay teachers.

I know many of you have given back in many ways to further our great heritage. Being one of the last surviving Lumley HFS grads (except Martha Farrell Lumley class of ‘48), I wanted to do something in their memory as well in a small way help preserve what we have all shared.

In reading the letter from Father Noe regarding the windows needed for the school, I thought maybe this was a way of accomplishing that thank you.

I challenge the class and families of the class of 1944 (Rose Mary Lumley) that I will match up to $5,000.00 for donations to the window fund.

I challenge the class and families of the class of 1948 (George and Martha Farrell Lumley) that I will do the same match.

I will do the same for the class of 1954 (Alice Lumley) and my class of 1962 (Tom Lumley).

This challenge is open until December 2017, or God willing, the windows are funded before then.

God Bless,

Tom Lumley

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Classes of 1970 & 71

October 7 - 9, 2016During HF Festival

REUNION SCHEDULEFriday, Oct. 7

6:00pm-11:00pm: Reunion Mixer @ Ashland Plaza Hotel

Saturday, Oct. 8 • 4:00pm: Group Mass @ Holy Family Church • 5:00pm: Social Hour, Guest Speaker & HF Tour • 6:00pm: Dinner @ HF Church Undercroft

Followed By “Reliving HFS Good Times”

Sunday, Oct. 9 • 12:15pm: Lunch After 11:15 Mass @ HF Festival

Cost: $50 Per Person • (Sunday Lunch Not Included)

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