Brotherhood Obituaries

Winter 2000
Volume 107 - No. 4

Brotherhood Obituaries

As of September 30, 2000
5 - E. H. Shaffer
6 - H. J. Bailey
25 - P. E. Beddow
72 - J. B. Adams
103 - G. W. Steere
114 - R. A. Nickel
124 - E. J. Walls
153 - G. W. Barse
157 - N. L. Apgar
181 - F. D. Detrow
181 - J. T. Olsen
220 - J. R. Rossa
242 - W. Clemons
256 - M. T. Isley
262 - P. L. Adams Jr.
269 - J. J. Heyburn
277 - G. W. Jones
291 - C. H. Branch Jr.
291 - L. A. Fitzgerald
299 - R. Y. Clark
304 - W. P. Gough
314 - W. H. Weatherford
365 - J. A. Mulhall
401 - B. L. Thomas
421 - A. J. Reiller
448 - G. C. Thompson
462 - H. W. Kimberlin
502 - L. L. Giaccetti
511 - J. A. Bennett
517 - T. F. Elsenpeter
537 - R. W. Mitchell
623 - V. R. Rowland
682 - J. S. Frybarger
742 - W. L. Crowley
742 - N. J. Stearman
778 - D. Davidson
829 - A. W. Bonny
848 - D. A. Kinzler
854 - V. J. Bonenfant
858 - P. Bubbus
858 - J. R. Rodgers

As of October 31, 2000
5 - E. H. Shaffer
20 - T. F. Guilbault
52 - M. F. Althoff
52 - J. M. Finnerty
52 - H. N. Frey
52 - W. C. Groves
52 - M. D. Truslow
56 - L. K. Thuai
89 - T. E. Benn
89 - G. R. Deakin
101 - D. D. Dillon
119 - C. G. Finzel Jr.
119 - A. M. Roth

149 - W. E. Clark
156 - W. L. Logan
248 - D. D. Rodman
301 - C. E. Collins
355 - J. E. Miller
355 - F. W. Yeats
362 - J. O. Campbell
398 - A. H. Allumbaugh
404 - A. H. Dohrn Jr.
448 - P. G. Chandler
448 - G. R. Smith Jr.
456 - J. D. Harris
494 - D. E. Johnson
511 - L. R. Butt
662 - J. E. Zalasky
827 - W. D. Scott
904 - M. Chorkawy

As of November 30, 2000
5 - J. E. Haymes
5 - F. W. Watkins
14 - W. A. Black
26 - W. N. Gibson
34 - W. H. Fyffe
36 - E. M. Henry
67 - H. D. Streich
70 - R. McArthur
78 - A. M. Holden
78 - C. Payne
106 - E. A. Webster
162 - R. W. Marshall
186 - R. McNamee
186 - R. C. Reed
216 - J. D. Risener
236 - J. D. Curry
255 - G. A. Brown
259 - M. K. Gallagher
269 - A. F. Papini
269 - W. Rothe
269 - P. Warner
286 - H. Lowry
320 - P. J. Masse
365 - E. W. Cunningham
365 - R. L. Vessels
365 - P. H. Worful
366 - J. L. Alston
369 - G. S. Menzies
405 - J. J. Belongea
456 - J. L. Garner
477 - O. L. George
553 - W. E. Pinegar
583 - W. Wallie
622 - C. L. Harvey
642 - S. J. Hawks
667 - E. Schneider
730 - L. T. Behe
755 - J. O. Fisher
915 - B. J. Collins
915 - W. D. Scroggs
915 - Q. A. Wilson
930 - V. C. Kays

Editor's Note: In the Summer 2000 issue of the Journal, it was erroneously reported that Brother Gary Fussell of BLE Division 366 had passed away. He is alive and well.

Mentor to many: T.R. 'Ted' Grochowski

Brother Thaddeus R. "Ted" Grochowski passed away on August 28, 2000 leaving an exemplary array of accomplishments in relation to his family, the Brothers and Sisters of the BLE and the United States Navy. He was 76 years old.

Brother Grochowski hired on the Pittsburgh Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad on July 7, 1942 as a fireman and was later promoted to locomotive engineer operating both steam and diesel locomotives in freight and passenger service.

BLE Division 325 in Wilkinsburg, Pa. was fortunate to have him as Local Chairman for 10 years. During this time, he assisted the General Committee in the merger of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New York Central and later assisted with the Federal Government's creation of the Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail).

During World War II, Grochowski served as a Gunner's Mate 3rd Class in the European-African-Middle East campaigns. He received two battle stars and he also received a battle star for convoy service in the North Atlantic.

In addition to his remarkable service in railroad and BLE matters, he was also a remarkable family man. He and his wife, Gloria, have three children and two grandchildren.

Brother Grochowski served as a mentor for many current BLE officers and officials. One of the many things that he said to these BLE members was: "Who can better represent you than you yourself, so get involved."

His involvement in the BLE and his mentoring of its future leaders will be his greatest legacy.

The family asks that remembrances be donated to the Leukemia Society of America Maryland Chapter, 200 East Joppa Rd., Towson, Md. 21204.

This information is based upon reports filed by the secretary-treasurers of the various BLE Divisions.

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