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Truman B. Brown, PhD – Retired Faculty – 08/18/2021

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on August 23, 2021
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BROWN – Truman B., PhD

Died peacefully at home August 18, 2021. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Brady); loving father of Jennifer Wolf; grandfather of Samuel and Rebecca. Memorial service will follow at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo in September.

Obituary courtesy of Legacy.com

In 2012, Truman Beckley Brown, PhD received the Educator Emeritus Award from the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation.

This was part of his nomination, “He was a high school economics, history & social studies teacher from 1964-1991. Dr. Brown was nominated by Jill Forshee ’67 & Steve Greenfield Raikin ’67. They stated that “Beck was a tremendously effective and creative teacher whose sage advice, wisdom, guidance and mentorship inspired several generations of Amherst students to achieve not only influential leadership roles in their chosen professions, but also to become actively involved in the betterment of American society at the local, state and national levels.” 

Support efforts to help find Amherst Grad’s missing daughter

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on July 29, 2021
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From Steve Biegner (Class of 1989):

September 3rd, I’ll be riding 100 miles to raise funds and awareness for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC for short). Our yearly rides around WNY that stop at schools and do programs have been paused due to COVID, so this will be a smaller one and in honor of a missing child of an Amherst Central High School alumni (Kim Kadzik) and granddaughter of a past Amherst teacher (Mr. Kadzik).

My Amherst Central High School (NY) Class of 1989 classmate Kimberly Kadzik West’s daughter Sydney has been missing from the San Francisco area since September 30, 2020. They are linked in with NCMEC now and everyone is searching to bring her home. You can see more about Syd’s story at www.findsydneywest.com.

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Obviously, this is an incredibly difficult time for the West family and we want to rally around them from Kim’s hometown and school to show our love and support. So here’s what you can do to help:

1. Without our programs in schools this year, make sure you talk to your kids at home about staying safe and not traveling alone. Summer can be an especially dangerous time as there is less programmed time in the kids schedule. Please have these conversations! There are resources at missingkids.org to help you.

2. Sponsor this effort financially. Syd’s family is being supported by NCMEC’s program Team HOPE and of course the search and education efforts. You can sponsor our ride’s efforts by going to the link at: https://events.missingkids.org/new-york/donations/steve-biegners-page/

3. I will not be riding alone! Several other past NCMEC 100-mile riders will be joining me. We will be designing four 25-loops leaving from my home in Clarence Center. If you’d like to join us for all or part of the ride, please contact me at stevebiegner@gmail.com. We now have the full support of Erie County Sheriff and Northstar Bike shop, so we’d love to have as many riders in the Peloton as possible. We will start at 7am and be aiming for 14-15mph as we ride. Our fourth leg will be bike path oriented and we welcome ALL riders of any level/speed. To jump on the team, please register at: https://events.missingkids.org/new-york/donations/find-sydney-west/. You can also be part of the team from wherever you are and ride your miles in your home town or vacation spot.

4. Please keep Kim and her family in your prayers during this difficult time. If you know someone in the San Fran area, please share Syd’s info with them.

5. Please share this information/post as much as you can to raise awareness!

Together, we will work to bring Syd home!!

Can anyone help us rally around Kimberly Kadzik West and her family? Contact me for questions or details. My cell is 716-868-1232

Thank you in advance for your support and donations,

Steve Biegner

Joy A. Schweitzer ’79 – 07/16/2021

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on July 23, 2021
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Joy A. Schweitzer- July 16, 2021.

Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Nina Teresi Schweitzer; dear sister of Chuck (Ingrid) Schweitzer; aunt of Jacob, Stephanie Schweitzer and Kimberly Evering.No Prior Visitation. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Infant of Prague RC Church, 921 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga Saturday July 24th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joy’s name may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Inst., Elm and Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY 14263 or Hospice Buffalo Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 On line condolences to www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com

Amherst’s Jonah Heim ’13 plays in Buffalo with Texas Rangers

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on July 19, 2021
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Amherst’s Jonah Heim ’13 of the Texas Rangers just finished a weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Here are some news stories that chronicle his return to his hometown

Buffalo News:

Jonah Heim takes away a lifelong memory from his hometown support (07/18/2021)

For Jonah Heim, the long road to games at Sahlen Field will be a family affair (07/15/2021)

Dallas Morning News:

Rangers’ rare road trip to Buffalo gives catcher Jonah Heim the most unique of homecomings

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim, right, is pictured in his Amherst High School uniform with coach Brian Davis. (Courtesy/Brian Davis)

Robert “Mac” McAllister, longtime Amherst Central High School Physical Education Teacher and Coach, 07/02/2021

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on July 5, 2021
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McALLISTER – Robert M. – July 2, 2021, at age 90, beloved husband of Marian J. (nee Purdy) McAllister; dear father of Kimberle (Edwin) Hoff, Brent (Donna) McAllister and Mark (Karen) McAllister; loving grandfather of Timothy McAllister, Kaitlyn McAllister, Rebecca (Stephen) Storozuk and Matthew Hoff; brother of Cynthia (Martin) French and the late William McAllister and Racene Gilbert; also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, September 19th, at 12:15 PM at Clarence United Methodist Church, 10205 Griener Rd., Clarence. Family and friends invited. Service can also be viewed via livestream at the church’s website, www.clarencechurch.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert’s memory to Clarence United Methodist Church or York Central School Athletic Department c/o Robert McAllister Scholarship Fund, 2578 Genesee St., Retsof, NY 14539. Please visit Robert’s Tribute Page to share memories and condolences online at www.AMIGONE.com.