Updates to Family History Book

Plans are underway to update the Family History book from 2004. We've put together an online form so you can submit your changes to the book right here.

In recognition of Joseph & Valeria Yudasz’s 100th wedding anniversary in October 2009 we would like to feature some new photos of family groups at weddings. We are looking for you to submit new photos of large groups of people with parents/siblings/aunts/uncles together.

Please fill out the form available here, as soon as you can. We need this information no later then July 20, 2009.

Kevin and Barbara Adams

During the recent planning meeting for the Familiy Reunion, the group took some time out to celebrate Betty Holubeck's birthday. Sto Lat! Special thanks to Jeannie Sheilds for sending in these two pictures for the website.

Plan to attend the Reunion on Sunday September 6. Details can be found in the stories here on the website. Contact your family representative if you have any questions.

Hope to see everyone there.

The planning for the YUDASZ FAMILY REUNION is well underway. The 4th meeting was held that past Sunday at the home of John & Ann Marie Gdula. Here is an update of things covered at the meetings so far:

The Reunion will be held September 6th, 2009 at the Maynard P.N.A. Maynard, Ohio. There will be a $5.00 charge for each person over the age of 14, to help cover the expenses of the day.

The day will start with the taking of a group picture. We are all asked to meet at the St. Clairsville High School at 10:30 sharp. Please try to be on time. At 12 noon we will all attend a special Mass for our family at St Stanislaus Church in Maynard. After Mass we will go to the P.N.A. Club for the rest of the day. Plan on good food, fellowship, games, and entertainment by the Yudasz Family Band. The photographer will also be at the P.N.A. to take any individual family pictures there.

Each family will be responsible for one type of food. The family groups and the food they are to bring are:

Mary: Watermelon, Popcorn
Ann: Cabbage / Noodles
John: Sauerkraut and Dumplings
Stella: Cook the Kielbassi (that Michael & Vicki made)
Sophie: Fruit
Frances: Salad
Vicky: Vegetable
Joe: Desserts
Betty: Paper products
Richard: Bread / snacks

Hot dogs, Hamburgers and Kielbasa will be furnished. Each family is to bring their own soda or beer. Lemonade and Ice tea will be furnished.

We ask that you wear a colored shirt to represent your family group.

Family colors are:
Mary: red
Ann: orange
John: white
Stella: navy
Vicky: purple
Frances: brown
Richard: powder blue
Betty: yellow
Sophia: green
Joe: tan

Other details: Vicki is planning to put together a family cook book. She would like to have your favorite recipe to put in the book. Please send it or e-mail it to her.

Kevin & Barb are updating the Family History book from 2004. Contact them with any changes that you have to your family "story".

We will have the last meeting at Betty Jo's house on August 16th at 12 noon. If you have any suggestions or would like to do something special at the reunion. Please contact your family representive:

Mary-Tootsie Jeskey
Ann-Jeff Gazdik
John- Jeanie Shields
Stella - Joann Kinyo
Sophie - Alan Antolak
Frances - Clara Pagot
Vicky - Vicki Falcone
Joe - Janet Cattran
Betty - Betty Holubeck
Richard - Joyce Apicella

See you all at the reunion!

Spring has come and is nearly gone, and with it comes the news of academic achievements. Two of our family's bright young students, have recently graduated and are moving on to the next phase in their lives.

Anne Wiater graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. She will be working at Akron General Hospital. Anne is the daughter of Tim and Annette Wiater, and the granddaughter of John and Ann Marie Gdula.

Annie Holubeck graduated from St. John's Central High School, and will be attending Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. Annie is the daughter of Gary and Mary Holubeck and is the granddaughter of Joe and Betty Holubeck.

Congratulations and good luck to both of you. You both have bright futures ahead, and we're all very proud of you.

This picture was recently published in The Times Leader. It shows Luke and Annie Holubeck being inducted into the National Honor Society. Congratulations to them both on their academic achievements.

Wesolego Allelulia!

We got this card from the relatives in Poland, and thought we'd share it with everyone.

Family committee members met and have decided on the date of Sunday, September 6th, 2009 for our reunion. It will be held at the Maynard PNA. Plans are being made to take a group picture somewhere, as the first activity, followed by Mass and then we'll all get together at the PNA grounds for food and fun. Details will follow. Please contact your family representative or Janet Cattran with any questions, suggestions or ideas on what you would like to do.

The next meeting is set for March 14 at 5:30 pm at Vicky's home in Barton. All family members are welcome to attend.

A group of family members are starting to think about, and plan for a Family Reunion for later this summer. Representatives from each family group have been contacted. All family groups are represented and will be attending, but if you haven't heard about it, or would like to go, everyone is still welcome. The meeting will be held at the Maynard PNA, on Sunday, February 8, at 1:00 p.m.

In this first meeting they will be discussing dates, and possible locations for the event.

Contact person for the Reunion Committee is Janet Cattran. You can contact her with any ideas or suggestions you have, or just plan to attend. Everyone is welcome!

Justin Taylor and Megan Borchardt were united in marriage on December 6, 2008 in Columbus, OH. Officiant of the marriage cermoney was Reverend Darla A. Hosler.

Gretta Borchardt, sister of the bride was matron of honor and Ryan Taylor, brother of the groom was best man.

The bride's attendants included: Jennifer Easter, sister of the groom, Jaime Gossett, cousin of the groom and Valeria Polacek, Mandi Oblinger, Lisa England and Jessica Holmes all friends of the bride.

The goom's attendants included: Steven Stazinski, Matthew Pagot, Dustin Cline, Stosh Antolak and Jacob Antolak all cousins of the groom.

Taylor Borchardt-Wilson niece of the bride was honorary flower girl. Silas Easter, nephew of the groom was ring bearer.

Congratulations to the parents Greg and Louise Borchardt and Jerry and Margie Taylor.

Good luck to Justin and Megan as they start their new life together.