Whitsett Historical Society main mission is to share photos of Whitsett & of the local area. Also to acquire photos of residence and their families.
To preserve and promote the history and heritage of Whitsett,PA
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Happy Halloween 🎃 🤪 😜 😋. This wonderful photograph 📸, is from the Whitsett, PA school in 1945. I hope you enjoy! :) ;) :)
Whitsett Historical Society main mission is to share photos of Whitsett & of the local area. Also to acquire photos of residence and their families.
The Myers Family, Hazel Myers with her 3 daughters: Mildred Belle Myers (was Postmistress at the Whitsett, PA 15491 Post Office from, July 16th, 1942, until January 30th, 1943; she would marry Thomas D. Oliver, on July 20th, 1960. She was born on October 27th, 1916 at Star Junction, PA
and passed away on February 3rd, 2010 in Mayfield, Ohio at the age of 93); Thelma Myers; and Claudette Myers. This photograph was taken at Whitsett, circa 1942. Photograph from the archives of Jeffrey A. Stunja & the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA
The Myers Family, Hazel Myers with her 3 daughters: Mildred Belle Myers (was Postmistress at the Whitsett, PA 15491 Post Office from, July 16th, 1942, until January 30th, 1943; she would marry Thomas D. Oliver, on July 20th, 1960. She was born on October 27th, 1916 at Star Junction, PA
and passed away on February 3rd, 2010 in Mayfield, Ohio at the age of 93); Thelma Myers; and Claudette Myers. This photograph was taken at Whitsett, circa 1942. Photograph from the archives of Jeffrey A. Stunja & the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA
In Loving Memory Of:
Margaret Vinsick
A resident of Whitsett, PA since circa 1930s.
Born: 1918
Died: 2014
Wife of the late Paul Vinsick
In Loving Memory Of:
Margaret Vinsick
A resident of Whitsett, PA since circa 1930s.
Born: 1918
Died: 2014
Wife of the late Paul Vinsick
The former Banning #2 Coal Mining office, located at Whitsett, PA; later Shepps Tavern beginning in 1954... This photograph courtesy of Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA... I hope you enjoy! :) :) :)
The former Banning #2 Coal Mining office, located at Whitsett, PA; later Shepps Tavern beginning in 1954... This photograph courtesy of Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA... I hope you enjoy! :) :) :)
The coal mining tipple at, the Banning #2 Coal Mine, in Whitsett Pennsylvania, circa 1925... Photograph courtesy of the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA. I hope you enjoy! :) :) :)
The coal mining tipple at, the Banning #2 Coal Mine, in Whitsett Pennsylvania, circa 1925... Photograph courtesy of the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA. I hope you enjoy! :) :) :)
Whitsett Community Day, held on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 @ Weiss Memorial Park, starting @noon. :) :) :)
Whitsett Community Day, held on Saturday, August 14th, 2021 @ Weiss Memorial Park, starting @noon. :) :) :)
Here is a wonderful look back, at some of the people who worked and lived in the coal mining patch of Whitsett, through the decades... We remember them all, and share in their life stories... Jeffrey A. Stunja, webmaster at Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA Sunday, May 16th, 2021
Obituary for Mildred Ivy (Howard) Colmes | Lantz Funeral Home
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Rosebud Barrett - Photograph from the Perry Township/Lower Tyrone High School, Class of 1949. She resided with her Family at Whitsett, during the time of this snapshot.
Rosebud Barrett - Photograph from the Perry Township/Lower Tyrone High School, Class of 1949. She resided with her Family at Whitsett, during the time of this snapshot.
Dorothy "Dot" (Thompson) Kapinus. This photograph circa 1954, at Whitsett,PA. From the archives of the Whitsett Historical Society.
Mike Glagola IN Loving Memory
Born: August 5th 1922 in Whitsett,PA
Died: August 24th, 2012 Morgantown, West
Virginia
Served in the United States Navy in World
War II.
Occupation: Mining Superintendent from
National Steel Corporation in Isabella,PA.
Mike Glagola IN Loving Memory
Born: August 5th 1922 in Whitsett,PA
Died: August 24th, 2012 Morgantown, West
Virginia
Served in the United States Navy in World
War II.
Occupation: Mining Superintendent from
National Steel Corporation in Isabella,PA.
In Loving Memory Of:
Berniece E. (Basista) Fine
Born: January 24th, 1958 in McKeesport,PA.
Died: February 7th, 2021 in Whitsett,PA.
Berniece was the daughter of the late Frank Basista,Sr. & Darlene (Mihalcin) Basista. A lifelong resident of Whitsett, Mrs. Fine was a restaurant owner of Bernie's Diner at Perryopolis, for over 15 years. She also rescued dalmatians. She is survived by her husband Kenneth L. Fine,Jr. to whom she was married for 46 years; son Kenneth Fine III & wife Katie; son Michael Fine & wife Mary Ann; brother Frank Basista & wife Glenda; brother Joe Basista & wife Stacey; & sister Sherry Adams of Whitsett; grandchildren & her pet dogs. She is preceded in death by her brother John Basista. A celebration of Berniece's life will be held at a later date. May the memories of her, flow like the Youghiogheny River that passed by her home...
In Loving Memory Of:
Berniece E. (Basista) Fine
Born: January 24th, 1958 in McKeesport,PA.
Died: February 7th, 2021 in Whitsett,PA.
Berniece was the daughter of the late Frank Basista,Sr. & Darlene (Mihalcin) Basista. A lifelong resident of Whitsett, Mrs. Fine was a restaurant owner of Bernie's Diner at Perryopolis, for over 15 years. She also rescued dalmatians. She is survived by her husband Kenneth L. Fine,Jr. to whom she was married for 46 years; son Kenneth Fine III & wife Katie; son Michael Fine & wife Mary Ann; brother Frank Basista & wife Glenda; brother Joe Basista & wife Stacey; & sister Sherry Adams of Whitsett; grandchildren & her pet dogs. She is preceded in death by her brother John Basista. A celebration of Berniece's life will be held at a later date. May the memories of her, flow like the Youghiogheny River that passed by her home...
The Reho family in 1915, at Whitsett. John Reho, Sr.; Charles Reho; and Sophia Reho. Mr. Reho operated a barber shop at his home in Whitsett for a period of time. This photograph from the archives of Jeffrey A Stunja. I hope you enjoy! :) :) :)
The Reho family in 1915, at Whitsett. John Reho, Sr.; Charles Reho; and Sophia Reho. Mr. Reho operated a barber shop at his home in Whitsett for a period of time. This photograph from the archives of Jeffrey A Stunja. I hope you enjoy! :) :) :)
We Made History
Today in US Presidential History:
1803 - Future First Lady Sarah Whitsett Childress (later Polk) was born on a plantation outside of Murfreesboro, TN - the third of four surviving children of Elizabeth Whitsett Childress and Joel Childress, a prominent planter, merchant, and land speculator.
Her father strongly believed in equal opportunities for all of his children, and as a result Sarah and her older sister Susan were extensively educated for girls of the time period. They received private lessons from the principal of the all-boys’ Bradley Academy, and made the 500-mile trip to attend the exclusive Moravian Female Academy in Salem, NC. Sarah was also exposed to the mechanisms of politics at an early age through her family’s connections to local lawmakers, including Andrew Jackson.
(Compiled from https://www.history.com/topics/first-ladies/sarah-polk & Wikipedia.org)
Dateline: Whitsett
April 12th, 1909 - Inez Logan was born.
April 12th, 1913 - Andrew Edgar Wilson, Jr was born.
Harry Goe Whitsett (1852 - 1937) - Find A Grave Memorial
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Dorothy Elizabeth (Stevenson) Ford
Born: Sep 22, 1928 in Avella,PA
Died: Feb 9, 2020 in Monessen,PA
Parents: John & Odeala Stevenson.
Sincere condolences to the Ford Family.
Viola Thelma Johnson. This photograph from the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA archives...
On The Road in Pennsylvania
Happy Halloween! This photograph was taken in 1945, at the town school at Whitsett, PA in Fayette County. I hope you Enjoy! :) :) :)
Front row: Penny _____?; and Earl Thompson.
Back row: Dorothy Shaffer and Janice (Thompson) McCumber. This photograph was taken at Whitsett,PA in 1948 - 1949. Photograph courtesy of the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA archives...
The Whitsett,PA School class photograph from 1915 - 1916. Photograph courtesy of the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA archives... Under comments will be an attachment with the list of these school students names...
Whitsett,PA - School students from 1915 - 1916. This photograph from the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA archives...
Front row: Edward Stunja,Jr. & Jeff Stunja. Back row: Yvonne Stunja; Cindi Stunja; Charles "Chuckie" Emerick & Joyce Emerick. This photograph was taken at Whitsett,PA in July 1963.
Obituary of Betty May Strother | Galone-Caruso Funeral Home
Betty May (Morrison) Strother, age 66 of Perryopolis PA, (Whitsett) died Thursday (7/25/2019) surrounded by her loving family at her home. Mrs. Strother was born July 22, 1953 in Charloroi, she is the daughter of the late William and Lillian Laturner Morrison. Mrs. Strother had been employed as a me...
The Whitsett Community Day. Saturday, August 10th @ Weiss Memorial Park Whitsett
Sager Mosaics
The Great Train at #theruinsproject had it's unveiling yesterday to a crowd of 75 awestruck guests.
@stevomosaics has created something truly incredible. We have taken to calling it "the biggest mosaic train in America. Prove me wrong...
#mosaic #train #whitsett #artistsoninstagram @ Whitsett, Pennsylvania
July 1958 - Some of the Whitsett kids, enjoying the inflated swimming pool. From the archives of the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA. {Many of the children in town, swam at the local swimming hole in the Youghiogheny River.}
Circa 1940s - Front row left to right: Claudette Myers & ?. Back row left to right: Bill Myers; Mildred Myers; Calvin Myers; Thelma Myers; & Hazel Myers. From the archives of the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA.
Judy Salesi. From the archives of the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA.
circa 1940 - Steve (Koot) Verba,Sr. From the archives of the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA...
1930 - Pete Toth. This photograph was taken at the Whitsett School. From the archives of the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA...
1937 - John Verba. This photograph was taken at the Whitsett School. From the archives of the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA...
circa 1940s - The Barrett Family at Whitsett,PA. Front row left to right: Marie, Nathaniel, and Windsor. The back row left to right: Gloria, George, and Rosebud. From the archives of the Whitsett Historical Society/Whitsett,PA
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