Gamma Brothers No Longer With Us Arranged by Year Passed Please let us know of any corrections. Tell Wayne Norris or Larry Kuzma or [email protected] Brother Class Year Passed Notes Year Passed Unknown 46 Passed This Year George Gifford 1930 Unknown Sherman Horne 1930 Unknown Gilbert Hoyt 1930 Unknown Fred Mller 1930 Unknown Ralph Thomas 1930 Unknown Sam Schettino 1931 Unknown Victor Vassia 1931 Unknown Jim Sinclair 1932 Unknown William Slattery 1932 Unknown Russell Switzer 1932 Unknown Kenneth William 1932 Unknown s Daniel Coleman 1933 Unknown Darrell Dovenspi 1933 Unknown ke Jewell Moore 1933 Unknown William Russell 1933 Unknown Charles Sayers 1933 Unknown Blair Schuckers 1933 Unknown Charles Sherrieb 1933 Unknown Albert Snyder 1933 Unknown Merrill Snyder 1933 Unknown George Startzel 1933 Unknown James Sweeny 1933 Unknown James Cassel 1934 Unknown Monday, January 18, 2021 Page 1 of 60 Brother Class Year Passed Notes Charles Frederic 1934 Unknown k Eugene Hartman 1934 Unknown Maurice Moffatt 1934 Unknown Tryus Bartley 1935 Unknown Leo Brown 1935 Unknown Emil Rosenzwei 1935 Unknown g Willard Simpson 1935 Unknown Bryon Gilfillan 1936 Unknown Thomas Hosack 1936 Unknown Joseph Kenny 1936 Unknown William Byers 1937 Unknown Charles Hetrick 1937 Unknown Zeigy Kunczews 1937 Unknown ki Marcus Priester 1937 Unknown Charles Reed 1937 Unknown Richard Sloan 1937 Unknown Theodore McDo 1938 Unknown nald Bronie Smolak 1938 Unknown Joseph Andreo 1939 Unknown Paul Griffin 1939 Unknown John Sershen 1939 Unknown Paul Trunk 1939 Unknown Harry Wozniak 1939 Unknown Year Passed 2021 1 Passed This Year Monday, January 18, 2021 Page 2 of 60 Brother Class Year Passed Notes James Alcorn 1968 2021 Jim Alcorn, 75, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Forbes Regional Hospital, due to covid-19 complications. He was preceded in death by parents, Ruth and Matthew Alcorn. He is survived by loving wife of 52 years, Jackie Faust Alcorn; and four children, Matt (Amy), of Chicago, Ill., Mike (Mary), of Palm Beach, Fla., Dan, of Bridgeville, and Jeannie Oberdorf (Doug), of Greensburg. Also surviving are 11 amazing grandchildren, whom he adored, Jayne Lynn (Parker), Jack and Claire (fiance Greg) Oberdorf and Jimmy, Charlie, Molly, Betsy, Joe, Michael, Mark and Matthew Alcorn. He is survived by two sisters, Carol Alcorn Lichty, of Laurel, Md., and Ruth Anne Mewhirter, of Penfield, N.Y.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was a standout athlete at Penn Hills High School and Clarion University and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1968. He played for the Wheeling Ironmen and then started a teaching career at Penn Hills School District. An outstanding quarterback at Clarion in 1966 and 1967, Alcorn led the Golden Eagles to their first PSAC gridiron championship in 1966 and Western Division Titles both years. In 1966 he led Clarion to a 10-0 record while completing 125 of 209 passes for 1,925 yards and 26 touchdowns (26 TD passes still stands as Clarion and PSAC records). In 1967 he completed 149 of 271 passes for 1,953 yards and 15 TDs. His two-year career stats saw completion of 274 of 480 passes (57.1 %) for 3,878 yards and 41 touchdowns. Clarion had a two-year record of 18-2. Honors over that period included Curbstone Coaches Player of the Year in 1966, MVP both years, Little All-American, All-Conference, and All-East, among many others. He also earned two basketball letters and once scored 44 points in a single game. He was a member of Christ's Church Greensburg where he was an usher and server at salad bar events. In his retirement, he was dedicated to supporting children and grandchildren in countless athletic endeavors and other activities. His best days were at family gatherings and on the golf course. His positive, loving attitude and a smile for everyone are a legacy that will be cherished by family and all who knew him. There will be no viewing and private services were held. KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to Christ's Church Anglican, Greensburg, or Clarion University Foundation with Clarion University Football on the memo line. Year Passed 2020 6 Passed This Year Alexander Sand 1954 2020 1953 All-PSAC Team, 1952 All-PSAC Team, Alex was certainly one of the best to don a football uniform usky at Clarion. NFL All-Pro for Balitmore Cots. The Stowe Township native came to Clarion and played offensive and defensive end for the Golden Eagles. A player from 1950-53 and a letterman 1951-53, he was one of the mainstays on the 1952 Clarion team which was undefeated and untied with a 9-0 mark. From 1951 to 1953 Clarion had an overall record of 17-4-1. Voted to the Little All-America and All-State teams, Sandusky graduated from Clarion in 1954, was drafted 16th in 1954 by the Baltimore Colts, and reported at defensive end for camp. At camp coach Weeb Ewbank decided he would be better protecting the quarterback than rushing him, and Sandusky became a great offensive guard and NFL All-Pro for the Colts. He started the second game of his rookie season and was a starter the remainder of his illustrious 13-year career, missing only one game during that time due to injury. The Colts won the NFL Title in 1958 and 1959 and went to the title game numerous times. Said Alex Karras (Detroit Lions) of Sandusky in a 1967 Sport Magazine article, "Sandusky is as fine a guard as there is in this league (NFL) and always has been." Theodore Calkin 1957 2020 Theodore Elbert Calkins of Feasterville, Pa. passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at s Meadowview Nursing Home from Covid-19. He was 85. Theodore was born July 29, 1934 in Johnsonburg, Pa. to Paul R. Calkins and Frieda R. (Muff) Calkins. He graduated from Rolfe School and received a B.A. degree from Clarion University. He married Carole D. (Guinard) Calkins in 1962, and lived together in Feasterville. Theodore worked at NADC. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for four years. Theodore is survived by four children, Craig, Kim, Lori, and Kyle, and seven grandchildren. Monday, January 18, 2021 Page 3 of 60 Brother Class Year Passed Notes William Eustice 1959 2020 William “Coach” Eustice, of Rimersburg, died on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the age of 85. His death was the result of a lengthy illness. His family was by his side. In August of 1956, he married the love of his life, Gay, who died in May 2020. Mr. Eustice was a graduate of Clarion Area High School. After serving in the Marines, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Clarion State Teachers College. During this time, he played collegiate football. After graduation, Mr. Eustice taught English, history and driver and safety education for thirty years. He was a beloved teacher and member of the Union community. Mr. Eustice also coached numerous sports during his tenure at Union. He coached football, boys and girls track and led the Golden Damsels girls’ basketball team to state runner up in 1976. Mr. Eustice was also the advisor for the Christian Club at Union, which raised money for the KDKA Children’s Hospital Fund. After his retirement from Union High School, he taught driver’s education at Port Allegany High School and worked for the PA Dept of Transportation administering CDL tests. Mr. Eustice cared deeply for every student he met. Teaching and coaching were his passions. He lived for his students and was always offering words of encouragement, a pat on the back, or fatherly advice. Throughout his life he was a member of Presbyterian churches where he led youth Sunday school. He was most recently a member of the First Baptist Church of Clarion and sang in the choir. Mr. Eustice was a very talented musician and woodworker. He could often be found in his woodshop singing in a rich bass voice and crafting beautiful pieces of furniture. Mr. Eustice is survived by a daughter, Lisa (Tim); two sons, Donald (LaDonna) and Ronald (Paula); a brother, Robert (Mary); seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Marlin Hartman 1959 2020 Marlin E. Hartman, 87, of Indiana, died Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Beacon Ridge. A son of the late Paul R. and Elva Fultz Hartman, he was born July 21, 1932, in Mammoth, Westmoreland County. In 1991, Mr. Hartman retired from the Math Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was the recipient of numerous awards, including the award for community service from IUP, several awards from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and an award for outstanding contribution to math education. He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Math Hall of Fame and was the Northeastern Region Representative at the National Council of Math Teacher’s Convention. Mr. Hartman was a life member of the V.F.W. and served as Commander in 1989 and Past Commander in 1975 and 1976. He was also a life member of the American Legion and the North American Hunting Club. Mr. Hartman had a recipe for Venison Marsala featured in the North American Hunting cookbook. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and had proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Hartman enjoyed vegetable gardening, photography, golfing and traveling to most of the western states and Canada to hunt. His true passion was the University of Arizona Women’s Softball Team. He holds season tickets for this team and the Pittsburgh Steelers.