MEADOWDALE ALUMNI NEWS
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from the Class of 1977 and 1978 such as a birth of a child/grandchild, a
graduation, marriage, illness or passing of a loved one, fellow classmate or
teacher? Do you know about an event or general news that may be of interest?
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MR. GRATON PASSES AWAY
John A. "Andy" Graton, 62, Price Hill, died Sept. 27 at the
Hospice of Cincinnati, Mercy Hospital-Western Hills. Mr. Graton
is survived by siblings Charmaine Vires, Roger "Rocky"
Graton, nieces and nephew Patti Webb, Hollie Graton Bauer,
Robb Graton, Kelly Russell; lifelong friends Steve Magocsi,
Dale DeBrosse. Preceded in death by parents Vivian, Roger
Graton. Services were Oct. 1 at St. William. Arrangements by
Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to:  League for Animal
Welfare, P.O. Box 30229, Cincinnati, OH 45230.
11/19/2007
4/26/2008
A DAYTON LANDMARK CLOSES ITS DOORS
Sad news from the Dayton business world as another landmark business,
Sherer's Ice Cream has closed. Many of you will remember going to Sherer's
after school for a scoop or two of their fresh homemade ice cream.
MEADOWDALE CLASS OF 1980 GRADUATE, MARK BROOKEY PASSES AWAY
Mark Brookey a member of Meadowdale's Class of 1980 passed away peacefully in his home with family members at his side
this past Wednesday evening, May 21 after battling Liver Cancer over the past year. Mark's father, Mr. Ron Brookey was a
popular a councilor at Meadowdale during the 70's. Mark is survived by his family including parents: Ronald & Rose Mary
(Omlor) Brookey of Dayton, sisters and brothers-in-law: Kay & Bill Lawler of Oakwood, Julie & Tom Snyder of Clayton, Lisa &
Chris Glass of Englewood. His sisters all graduated from Meadowdale. Several of Mark's fellow classmates and friends from
Meadowdale attended Mark's viewing, which was followed by a beautiful Memorial service held at  St. Rita's Church in North
Dayton.To send your condolences to the Brookey family, please go to Kindred Funeral Home's website using this
link:http://www.kindredfuneralhome.com/obit.htm, and follow Mark Brookey's link and go to "View and Send Condolences."
5/28/2008
9/8/2008
JACK MEERHOFF FROM THE CLASS OF '77 PASSES AWAY
We are sad to report that Meadowdale Class of 1977 graduate Jack Meerhoff passed away this
past Thursday September 4 in Columbus, Ohio.  Jack's sister Teri,  also a Class of '77 graduate,  
was killed in 1993 from injuries sustained in a domestic dispute. You can link to Jack's obituary,
which includes funeral arrangements and a link to send condolences by CLICKING HERE then  
type Meerhoff in the search area, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
Terri Meerhoff
Jack Meerhoff
MEADOWDALE CLASS OF '77 LOSES CLASSMATE DON (KLU) BEARDSLEY
Former member of the Meadowdale Lions baseball team and Meadowdale Class of 1977 graduate Don Beardsley, nicknamed
"Klu" by his teammates, passed away last Thursday. According to his good friend Mark Roberts who was present at Don's
memorial service, Don was diagnosed with inoperable liver and pancreatic cancer and passed away just 6 weeks later.
"Thankfully I got the opportunity to talk a lot to Don before he passed away...We all called him Klu because he reminded us (his
baseball teammates) of Ted Kluszewski" said Roberts.  His friend Sandy Goodwin added, "I am glad Don came to the (Class of '77)
reunion.  I hate to think that is the last time I will ever see him. Just one more reason why we need to keep in touch."  Below is
Don's obituary from the Dayton Daily News, which was brought to our attention and sent to us by his Baseball Coach, Steve Goad.

BEARDSLEY, Donald R. Age 49, of Brookville, formerly of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at
his home following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Beardsley. He was a restaurant manager with
both Frischs & Cassanos. Don was a 1977 graduate of Meadowdale High School where he was a member of the baseball team. He
was also an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Susan; father, Jerry Beardsley; brother Jerry Beardsley, Jr., both of
Trotwood; sister, Kathy & husband Mike Berry, Englewood; brother, Ted & wife Deloris Beardsley, Union; mother-in-law &
father-in-law, Carolyn & Dale Cogan, Englewood; sister-in-law, Barbara Cogan, Cincinnati & numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral
services will be held 1 PM Monday, Dec. 8 at the GILBERT-FELLERS FUNERAL HOME, 950 ALBERT RD., BROOKVILLE, with
Pastor Don Jackson officiating. Interment in Arlington Cemetery, Brookville. Visitation at the funeral home Monday from 11 AM
until service time. If desired, e-mail condolences may be sent by going online to www.gilbert-fellers.com
12/9/2009
Don Beardsley (right) with friends
Sandy Goodwin and Mark Roberts taken
at last year's Class of '77 reunion.
4/21/2010
JEFF ANGEL BECOMES A FATHER AT 51!
Meadowdale Class of 1977 graduate Jeff Angel and his wife  Josephine
announced the birth of their daughter this past February.
Congratulations Jeff and Josephine!
The Littlest Angel
MEADOWDALE'S POPULAR MUSIC TEACHER MR. HEISEY PASSES AWAY AT 83
Mr. John Heisey, beloved music teacher at Meadowdale High School passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Friendship
Village. He was 83.  Mr. Heisey was born on March 29, 1927 in Dayton and  will go down in Meadowdale history for being the one
who penned our school's alma mater & fight song. Mr. Heisey was also a frequent performer in Trotwood Circle Theater
productions, director of various church choirs in Dayton, a dedicated member of the Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite and was
Director of the Dayton Rotary Boys Choir.  Mr. Heisey will be sorely missed.
4/21/2010
FORMER MEADOWDALE CHEMISTRY TEACHER  PASSES AWAY
We are sad to report the passing of another former Meadowdale teacher, Mr. Richard Youngerman. Mr
Youngerman passed away on March 20, 2010.  He was 78 years old. Mr. Youngerman, who taught chemistry at
Meadowdale was survived by his son, Richard A. Youngerman and his daughter, Frieda Youngerman. Richard and
Frieda both attended and graduated from Meadowdale High School. Our condolences to all the Youngerman family.
4/28/2010