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VC Class of 1975 gathers for 50-year reunion

About 40 members of the Venango Christian High School Class of 1975 attended their 50-year reunion festivities spread out over three days this past weekend. Class members are (front, from left) Mary Ellen Spring Keown, Vita Puleo Damon, Helen Ward McClellan, Beth Ragon Dudzic, the Rev. Paul Siebert, Carolyn Welsh Van Gallera, Pat Daugherty, Dave Schwabenbauer, Richard Hoffman, Deb Winger Mitchell, (second row) Patty Stack Faunce, Kathy Scierka Hermansen, Joyce Brzuz Luton, Rick Stiller, Pat Gavin, Deb Dehn Rodgers, Nancy Campagna Mason, Jane McDonald Himes, Mary Shannahan Hasson, Vicki Schwabenbauer Fisher, Dave Kleck, (back two rows combined, from left) John Jacoby, Jerry Stephenson, Joe Henderson, Janet Parker, Ed Niederriter, Joe Kozek, Dan Henry, Ed Hynes, Tom Schell, Mike Fox, Mark Oliver, Max Dudzic, Chris Heald McGinnity, Fran Lander, Ron Anderson, Margaret O’Keeffe McKinley and Francis Klescz.

Posted By: VenangoExtra.com August 20, 2025

The Venango Christian High School Class of 1975 marked its 50-year reunion over the weekend with a series of celebrations that drew more than half of the 74 living members, including classmates traveling from across the country. Events included a Friday night gathering at the Oil City Moose, a memorial for 17 deceased classmates, a special Mass led by the Rev. Paul Siebert, musical performances, and time to reminisce. On Saturday, classmates enjoyed lunch and dinner outings, joined Oil City’s BridgeFest, and visited their old high school, which closed earlier this year. The weekend wrapped up with recognition at Mass at St. Joseph Church in Oil City.

 

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