Kiski Area High School Alumni
Leechburg, Pennsylvania (PA)
Recent Members
| Daniel Cunningham | 1997 |
| Danielle Nadolny | 2005 |
| Dominic Tiberio | 1998 |
| Jo Suchetski | 1983 |
| Kimberly Walker | 1985 |
| Melissa King | 2000 |
| Pamela (pam) Zubal | 1974 |
| Richard Dell | 1974 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Anthony Sciotti
Class of 1970
Air Force, 8 Years
Got out in 1978. Stationed in Thailand Travis Afb, Dover Afb,del, Beale AFB, Ca.,Lakenheath RbAFB, England. Administrative Supervisor
Class of 1970
Air Force, 8 Years
Got out in 1978. Stationed in Thailand Travis Afb, Dover Afb,del, Beale AFB, Ca.,Lakenheath RbAFB, England. Administrative Supervisor
Bill Deemer
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
4 years Active Marine Corps and 23 years Army Reserve. Tour in Afghanistan 2002.
Class of 1974
Army, 20+ Years
4 years Active Marine Corps and 23 years Army Reserve. Tour in Afghanistan 2002.
Bob Kepple
Class of 1966
Air Force, 7 Years
Weapons Mechanic, Texas, Colorado, Alaska, Guam, Korea, Japan, Delaware
Class of 1966
Air Force, 7 Years
Weapons Mechanic, Texas, Colorado, Alaska, Guam, Korea, Japan, Delaware
Bob Kepple
Class of 1966
Air Force, 7 Years
Weapons Mechanic, service in Alaska, Korea, Viet Nam, U.S
Class of 1966
Air Force, 7 Years
Weapons Mechanic, service in Alaska, Korea, Viet Nam, U.S
Carl Stewart
Class of 1967
Air Force, 10 Years
Served as Linguist/Interrogator; Crypto Equipment Repair; Computer Peripheral Repair inTexas, Maryland, California, Vietnam, Thailand, Netherlands, Colorado
Class of 1967
Air Force, 10 Years
Served as Linguist/Interrogator; Crypto Equipment Repair; Computer Peripheral Repair inTexas, Maryland, California, Vietnam, Thailand, Netherlands, Colorado
David Hamilton
Class of 1967
Navy, 10 Years
Entered the Naval Academy in 1968, on graduation went to sea duty serving on Destroyers and Nuclear Powered Cruiser. Qualified as Surface Warfare Officer. Last assignment as Executive Officer of an afloat command.
Class of 1967
Navy, 10 Years
Entered the Naval Academy in 1968, on graduation went to sea duty serving on Destroyers and Nuclear Powered Cruiser. Qualified as Surface Warfare Officer. Last assignment as Executive Officer of an afloat command.
Debra (Koyste) Kantner
Class of 1972
Army, 8 Years
Was in Air Traffic Controller. Certified as Tower Operator, Approach Controller, and Enroute Controller.
Class of 1972
Army, 8 Years
Was in Air Traffic Controller. Certified as Tower Operator, Approach Controller, and Enroute Controller.
Gary Womeldorf
Class of 1974
Army, 6 Years
Started out in Army band, then transfered into a combat mos. After an injury went on to be an instructor for transportation officers basic course in Va. then drove safe secure.
Class of 1974
Army, 6 Years
Started out in Army band, then transfered into a combat mos. After an injury went on to be an instructor for transportation officers basic course in Va. then drove safe secure.
Gordon L Gore
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Air Force 4 year
Medical Corp in both branches
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Air Force 4 year
Medical Corp in both branches
James A Bodnar
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Endured 11 weeks of boot camp at MCRD, Parris Island, SC. Followed with Infantry training at Camp Lequene, NC. Briefly stationed there for about 3 months, then assigned to 1st Marine Airwing in Atsugi, Japan.The Division provided support to Danang, Vietnam prior to the war's escalation. Returned stateside in 1965 for my final two years being stationed at Parris Island. Honorably discharged in August 1967.
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Endured 11 weeks of boot camp at MCRD, Parris Island, SC. Followed with Infantry training at Camp Lequene, NC. Briefly stationed there for about 3 months, then assigned to 1st Marine Airwing in Atsugi, Japan.The Division provided support to Danang, Vietnam prior to the war's escalation. Returned stateside in 1965 for my final two years being stationed at Parris Island. Honorably discharged in August 1967.
Joe Wolfe
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as Senior Chief Ocean Systems Technician
Class of 1973
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as Senior Chief Ocean Systems Technician
John A. McIntyre
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 5 Years
USMC 1973-1975, US Army 1975-1978
Class of 1973
Marine Corps, 5 Years
USMC 1973-1975, US Army 1975-1978
Lee Grazetti
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired, Civil Service now GS12 San Antonio TX
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired, Civil Service now GS12 San Antonio TX
Len Houston
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired in 2006 after 21 years of service and moved to Chandler, AZ. Currently reside in Okinawa, Japan supporting U.S. Marine Corps mission as a Sr Logistics Management Specialist for Lockheed Martin Corp.
Class of 1985
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Retired in 2006 after 21 years of service and moved to Chandler, AZ. Currently reside in Okinawa, Japan supporting U.S. Marine Corps mission as a Sr Logistics Management Specialist for Lockheed Martin Corp.
Leo J. Homzuk, Jr.
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Military bandsman, reitred as a Musician Chief Petty Officer
Class of 1976
Navy, 20+ Years
Military bandsman, reitred as a Musician Chief Petty Officer
Major Thomas Rychlik USMC (Ret)
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Infantry Officer
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Infantry Officer
Mark Yetka
Class of 2002
Navy, 1 Years
Joined Navy in 2009. Currently stationed in Jacksonville, FL. Rated as a Aviation Electrician., working on P-3 Orions. (anti-sub aircraft).
Class of 2002
Navy, 1 Years
Joined Navy in 2009. Currently stationed in Jacksonville, FL. Rated as a Aviation Electrician., working on P-3 Orions. (anti-sub aircraft).
Matthew Robbins
Class of 1986
Army, 7 Years
Stationed at Ft Bragg. Psychological Operations Specialist, 1st Special Operations Command. Served in Honduras and Panama. Now, Board member for Psychological Operations Veterans Association.
Class of 1986
Army, 7 Years
Stationed at Ft Bragg. Psychological Operations Specialist, 1st Special Operations Command. Served in Honduras and Panama. Now, Board member for Psychological Operations Veterans Association.
Randy Beattie
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
4 years USCG: Working ATON 2 years; 2 years
Search & Rescue
18 years USAF: Boatmaster for Water
Survival School & PJ Tranning 8 years;
Last 10 years NORAD Computer Maint.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
4 years USCG: Working ATON 2 years; 2 years
Search & Rescue
18 years USAF: Boatmaster for Water
Survival School & PJ Tranning 8 years;
Last 10 years NORAD Computer Maint.
Richard Momberger
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
Operations Specialist PO3. Prime Recovery Ship for Apollo 16, Apollo 17, Skylab II. Vietnam Veteran.
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
Operations Specialist PO3. Prime Recovery Ship for Apollo 16, Apollo 17, Skylab II. Vietnam Veteran.
Roland E. Wilson
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Transportation Supervosor in the Military Airlif command for 17 years and an First Sergeant for 4 years.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Air Transportation Supervosor in the Military Airlif command for 17 years and an First Sergeant for 4 years.
Russell Christoforetti
Class of 1967
Air Force, 2 Years
7 years reserve, 2 years active duty as Captain, Anesthesiologist and Hyperbarics officer
Class of 1967
Air Force, 2 Years
7 years reserve, 2 years active duty as Captain, Anesthesiologist and Hyperbarics officer
Samuel E. Miller
Class of 1972
Army, 3 Years
Basic/AIT in Fort Dix, NJ, NCOES in Fort Eustis, VA, assigned to HQ MTMC, Baily's Crossroads, VA attached to 3rd INF (The President's Own) in Fort Myer, VA, served from JUN 1972 to JUN 1975, then served in 307th MP CO, New Kensington, PA 1981 to 1982 (Reserves)
Class of 1972
Army, 3 Years
Basic/AIT in Fort Dix, NJ, NCOES in Fort Eustis, VA, assigned to HQ MTMC, Baily's Crossroads, VA attached to 3rd INF (The President's Own) in Fort Myer, VA, served from JUN 1972 to JUN 1975, then served in 307th MP CO, New Kensington, PA 1981 to 1982 (Reserves)
Samuel E. Miller
Class of 1972
Army, 3 Years
Inducted into the US Army in Pittsburgh PA, and completed Basic and AIT training at Fort Dix, NJ; trained as a heavy truck/tank recovery operator. Received additional training at the NCOES Transportation Acadamy at Fort Eustis, VA and was promoted to SP4 (DEC of '72). Assigned to HQ MTMC at Bailey's Crossroads, VA and attached to 3rd Infantry, Fort Myer, VA; I was the command staff driver, and document courier that assisted transportation needs of a Two (2) Star Army General, a Rear Admirial, and several Colonels. I was released (PCS) at Fort Belevior, VA in JUN 1975 after three years of service at the rank of SP5.
Class of 1972
Army, 3 Years
Inducted into the US Army in Pittsburgh PA, and completed Basic and AIT training at Fort Dix, NJ; trained as a heavy truck/tank recovery operator. Received additional training at the NCOES Transportation Acadamy at Fort Eustis, VA and was promoted to SP4 (DEC of '72). Assigned to HQ MTMC at Bailey's Crossroads, VA and attached to 3rd Infantry, Fort Myer, VA; I was the command staff driver, and document courier that assisted transportation needs of a Two (2) Star Army General, a Rear Admirial, and several Colonels. I was released (PCS) at Fort Belevior, VA in JUN 1975 after three years of service at the rank of SP5.
Stephen Eberhardt
Class of 1985
Army, 3 Years
French Interpreter at Cetec 89, food service specialist
Class of 1985
Army, 3 Years
French Interpreter at Cetec 89, food service specialist
Thomas Kovalchik
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Military Bandsman at Parris Island, SC and Iwakuni Japan. Also Serving was my brother Steve who is also a 1974 Grad.
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Military Bandsman at Parris Island, SC and Iwakuni Japan. Also Serving was my brother Steve who is also a 1974 Grad.
Thomas Rychlik
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 20 Years
Enlisted in May 1974, entered US Naval Academy in 1975, graduated and commissioned in 1979
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 20 Years
Enlisted in May 1974, entered US Naval Academy in 1975, graduated and commissioned in 1979
Travis Peppler
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2002 at just over 20 years service.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2002 at just over 20 years service.
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Our Kiski Area High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Kiski Area High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Leechburg are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!