Uniontown High School Alumni
Uniontown, Pennsylvania (PA)
Recent Members
| Barbara Wetzel | 1964 |
| Denis Cofer | 1974 |
| Elenora Dickinson | 1994 |
| James Mow | 1987 |
| Janet Sharp | 1975 |
| Mark Wood | 1968 |
| Myra King | 1978 |
| Ralph T Deffenbaugh Ralph T Deffenbaugh | 1975 |
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 Adinolfi
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in the Marine Corps Reserve for 8 years. I was a member of the Reserve Unit located at the Connelsville Airport
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Served in the Marine Corps Reserve for 8 years. I was a member of the Reserve Unit located at the Connelsville Airport
Bernard Fabian
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Lt Col Master Navigator Standardization Evaluation Flight Examinator
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Lt Col Master Navigator Standardization Evaluation Flight Examinator
Bruce Swaney
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
USS Forrestal CV-59
Machinist Mate, Now a Union Electrician with the IBEW Local 177 in Jacksonville Fl
Class of 1977
Navy, 6 Years
USS Forrestal CV-59
Machinist Mate, Now a Union Electrician with the IBEW Local 177 in Jacksonville Fl
Chris Decker
Class of 1996
Air Force, 12 Years
I currently serve in the United States Air Force as a Civil Engineer.
Class of 1996
Air Force, 12 Years
I currently serve in the United States Air Force as a Civil Engineer.
Chuck Fuller
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served for over 21 years in the Air Force. I was stationed overseas at Osan AB, Korea, San Vito Dei Normanni Air Station, Italy, Howard AFB, Panama and Torrejon AB (Madrid), Spain. The est education I could have received. I retired in 1994 and now live in the St. Louis area.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served for over 21 years in the Air Force. I was stationed overseas at Osan AB, Korea, San Vito Dei Normanni Air Station, Italy, Howard AFB, Panama and Torrejon AB (Madrid), Spain. The est education I could have received. I retired in 1994 and now live in the St. Louis area.
Dana Curry
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 5 Years
96-01 active duty, 01-present reserve
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 5 Years
96-01 active duty, 01-present reserve
David V. Ross
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
1st Lt. Signal corps. One year in U. S. and one year in Vietnam.
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
1st Lt. Signal corps. One year in U. S. and one year in Vietnam.
David Wilson
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Served With the 8th Infantry Division in Bad Kreuznach, Germany and 558th USA Artillery Group in Athens, Greece
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
Served With the 8th Infantry Division in Bad Kreuznach, Germany and 558th USA Artillery Group in Athens, Greece
Earl Bryner
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20 Years
Retired USAF, Colonel. Chief CRNA of the Air Force. Served In Thailand 74-75, Did 10 yrs at Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio Tx, Retired and now living near Fort Worth Tx. Did 25 yrs of anesthesia at various hospitals in the Fort Worth area.
78gasman@att.net
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20 Years
Retired USAF, Colonel. Chief CRNA of the Air Force. Served In Thailand 74-75, Did 10 yrs at Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio Tx, Retired and now living near Fort Worth Tx. Did 25 yrs of anesthesia at various hospitals in the Fort Worth area.
78gasman@att.net
Ed Irvin
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
1967-71 USAFSS. (Security Service) Stationed at Keesler AFB (Miss.), San Angelo AFB (TX), Karamursel Air Base (Turkey), & Kelly AFB (TX). Non-Morse intercept operator.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
1967-71 USAFSS. (Security Service) Stationed at Keesler AFB (Miss.), San Angelo AFB (TX), Karamursel Air Base (Turkey), & Kelly AFB (TX). Non-Morse intercept operator.
Emmett Prescott
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Total of 26 yrs plus in the Army and National Guard . Tours in Iraq and Afghanistain . Still serving .
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Total of 26 yrs plus in the Army and National Guard . Tours in Iraq and Afghanistain . Still serving .
Gene Vitikacs
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
18 Months - Fort Fisher N.C
6 Months - Benton AFS. Red Rock Mtn. Benton, PA.
Vietnam -2 years. Various assignments. Saigon, Pleiku, Cam Rhan Bay, Hue, DaNang, Nha Trang, Phan Rang, Ben Hoa. AFCS-Communications Specialist.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
18 Months - Fort Fisher N.C
6 Months - Benton AFS. Red Rock Mtn. Benton, PA.
Vietnam -2 years. Various assignments. Saigon, Pleiku, Cam Rhan Bay, Hue, DaNang, Nha Trang, Phan Rang, Ben Hoa. AFCS-Communications Specialist.
George Young
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Echo Co.- 2/3 199th LIB recon
combat wounded- november 11, 1969
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Echo Co.- 2/3 199th LIB recon
combat wounded- november 11, 1969
Gerald F. Capriotti
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
Served from December, 1970 to September, 1972. Stationed in Izmit, Turkey from May, 1971 to May, 1972 with NATO, TUSLOG Detachment 97. Honorably discharged September, 1972, Fort Hood, Texas.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
Served from December, 1970 to September, 1972. Stationed in Izmit, Turkey from May, 1971 to May, 1972 with NATO, TUSLOG Detachment 97. Honorably discharged September, 1972, Fort Hood, Texas.
John Beach
Class of 1991
Navy, 17 Years
Us Navy Engineman first class PO in charge of operation and maintenence of diesel main engines, diesel generator, distilling plants, boilers, galley and laudry equipment, as well as refriguration andcooling throughout the ship. Corrently on shore duty stationed at NWS Earle NJ as the Navy's Funeral honors coordinator providing military honors to navy retirees, vetrans, and active duty who get laid to rest in the central and northern NJ area.
Class of 1991
Navy, 17 Years
Us Navy Engineman first class PO in charge of operation and maintenence of diesel main engines, diesel generator, distilling plants, boilers, galley and laudry equipment, as well as refriguration andcooling throughout the ship. Corrently on shore duty stationed at NWS Earle NJ as the Navy's Funeral honors coordinator providing military honors to navy retirees, vetrans, and active duty who get laid to rest in the central and northern NJ area.
Joseph Zack
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 yrs 3 mo and 3 days, retired as an E-8.
Served in Japan, Dover AFB, De, Chanute AFB, Il., Castle AFB, Ca, Offutt AFB, Ne. and White House Communications Agency(WHCA) Washington DC. Loved every minute of it, learned computer programming and pursued that as a civilian career for another 28 years.
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 yrs 3 mo and 3 days, retired as an E-8.
Served in Japan, Dover AFB, De, Chanute AFB, Il., Castle AFB, Ca, Offutt AFB, Ne. and White House Communications Agency(WHCA) Washington DC. Loved every minute of it, learned computer programming and pursued that as a civilian career for another 28 years.
Josh Robbins
Class of 1996
Air Force, 12 Years
Currently stationed at Davis-Monthan in Tucson, AZ.
Class of 1996
Air Force, 12 Years
Currently stationed at Davis-Monthan in Tucson, AZ.
Marshall Katz
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Chief Master Sergeant (E-9)
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Chief Master Sergeant (E-9)
Richard Hershman
Class of 1964
Navy Reserves, 20 Years
After receiving a Masters Degree, I enlisted as a seaman (since there were no officer billets) went to Great Lakes in Nov 1970 and received a direct commission as a LTjg in Dec. Served 4 years active as an Industrial Hygienist stationed in Norfolk, VA, then 7 years in active reserves while completing my Ph.D. Then went inactive for the rest of my 20 years.
Class of 1964
Navy Reserves, 20 Years
After receiving a Masters Degree, I enlisted as a seaman (since there were no officer billets) went to Great Lakes in Nov 1970 and received a direct commission as a LTjg in Dec. Served 4 years active as an Industrial Hygienist stationed in Norfolk, VA, then 7 years in active reserves while completing my Ph.D. Then went inactive for the rest of my 20 years.
Richard Murphy
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Drop out of college and got a draft notice, so I joined the Navy instead. Trained as an Navigation ET (Electronic Tech) for Polaris submarines. Selected for a program and sent back to college (University of Utah) to complete my degree. Upon graduation was commissioned as a Line Officer and then qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer and made 3 developments to Nam. Became an Engineering Duty Officer and built and repaired ships and subs for my last 10 years of service.
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Drop out of college and got a draft notice, so I joined the Navy instead. Trained as an Navigation ET (Electronic Tech) for Polaris submarines. Selected for a program and sent back to college (University of Utah) to complete my degree. Upon graduation was commissioned as a Line Officer and then qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer and made 3 developments to Nam. Became an Engineering Duty Officer and built and repaired ships and subs for my last 10 years of service.
Roy L Flemming
Class of 1953
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a Physical Therapist in the United States & assisted in triage for wounded in Vietnam & assisted in the Operating Room to prepare patients for evacuation to the US. The VC rocketed our hospital & I was on receiving end of rocket.
Class of 1953
Army, 20+ Years
Served as a Physical Therapist in the United States & assisted in triage for wounded in Vietnam & assisted in the Operating Room to prepare patients for evacuation to the US. The VC rocketed our hospital & I was on receiving end of rocket.
Tracy E. Walters
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
General Dentist. Presently serving in Hawaii
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
General Dentist. Presently serving in Hawaii
Tracy Walters
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Serve as a General Dentist. Presently station in Hawaii.
Class of 1985
Army, 20+ Years
Serve as a General Dentist. Presently station in Hawaii.
vincent m barbabella
Class of 1957
Army, 20+ Years
retired Major USA enlisted upon graduation i 1957 Went to Officer Canidated School Airbore and various Military schools. Graduated Mt.Saint Marys college. Served several tours in VietNam and around the world. Always considered UHS as the best
Class of 1957
Army, 20+ Years
retired Major USA enlisted upon graduation i 1957 Went to Officer Canidated School Airbore and various Military schools. Graduated Mt.Saint Marys college. Served several tours in VietNam and around the world. Always considered UHS as the best
Warren Nielsen
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Ground based radar.- Served 15 months at 780th radar Sqdn. Fortuna N.D.- One year at the 662nd. Oakdale Pa -. Then one year at 619 th. TCS in Viet Nam
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Ground based radar.- Served 15 months at 780th radar Sqdn. Fortuna N.D.- One year at the 662nd. Oakdale Pa -. Then one year at 619 th. TCS in Viet Nam
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UAHS 2001!
Hello Class of 2001!
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Our Uniontown 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 Uniontown High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Uniontown are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!