OCTOBER LUNCHEON SET

PD Editorial Retirees & Expatriates

Gather for lunch on the last Fridays of January, April, July and October

Spouses and guests always welcome

                     NEXT LUNCHEON: At noon, Friday, Oct. 31, 2014.

P             PLACE: Kumo Japanese Seafood Buffet (formerly Hong Kong Buffet)

                  1975 Snow Rd., across the street from Midtown Mall in Parma.

Take I480 to State Road, go south to Snow, turn left (east). Just past the new Parma library, enter the parking lot south of Snow between Burger King and Park 'N Eat. Kumo is at the south end of the lot, west of Giant Eagle.

     MENU:  Japanese and Chinese food, from dim sum and sushi to teriyaki, tempura and ice cream. Prices are under $10 plus beverage.

     RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 28, 

JoAnn Pallant (440) 734-1923 or japallant@sbcglobal.net or

Janet  French   (216) 221-2318 or jabfr519@cox.net

Al Andrews buried today, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014

Al Andrews had a splendid sendoff at a graveside service this morning conducted by a priest who reminded me (Margie)  a bit of Al. Then we gathered at Panera to share Al stories and ponder the meaning of "curator" and the future of journalism. Berea Animal Rescue accepting memorial donations. Remember Al's squirrel story?

Here's the death notice: 

ALBERT C. ANDREWS Jr.

ANDREWS ALBERT C. ANDREWS, JR. age 93, retired Journalist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, beloved son of the late Florence (nee Bishop) and Albert Andrews, Sr., loving brother of the late Henry Andrews and Marion Figge. Passed peacefully October 3, 2014. He is, survived by his best friend Bob Porter, the friends who joined him for birthdays at "Mikes" and the caregivers who lovingly made sure he was comfortable. NO VISITATION. Graveside Service, Tuesday, October 7 at 10 am at Woodvale Cemetery, 7535 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio. ARRANGEMENTS BY BAKER-OSINSKI-KENSINGER FUNERAL HOME, BEREA, OHIO. Anyone so inclined would honor Albert by donating to the Berea Animal Rescue. Online condolences at www.bakerfuneralberea.com. Albert was a gentle, gentle man. He was a thinker, a writer, an artist and a true lover of animals and nature. He was dedicated to his work and loved the life of a reporter, which led him to wordily places and allowed him to meet and interview a wide variety of people. Albert, had a wonderful sense of humor, was kind and loved chocolate and Necco Wafers. He was a story teller for those who were lucky enough to be given a chance to listen or read about his accounts. No more sniffles, Albert......we'll miss you!

- See more at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=albert-c-andrews&pid=172694902&fhid=2612#sthash.ChJDjOFa.dpuf

Harry's son

Former PD features editor Harry West's son, Dale McClain West, died in his sleep recently. If people want to send a note to Harry, his address is: Harry West, 5353 W. Desert Inn Road, #1049, Las Vegas, NV 89146. t Dale worked at the PD for a short time as a copy aide.