The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon's annual dinner fundraiser at St. Clair Country Club on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 was a big success.

Pittsburgh Steeler Vice President Art Rooney Jr was the speaker, and he kept attendees laughing and smiling as he shared stories about his childhood, his father (The Chief),and the Pittsburgh Steelers. A few lucky individuals got to try on his Super Bowl ring.

Many people worked on the dinner to make it a success. We would like to thank the dinner committee: Virginia Nicklas, chair; Charlotte Borland, Emmy Lou Ducray, Connie Lopez, Wilma Novogradac, Bette Ruh, Dave Borland, and Elsie Waddell; as well as St. Clair Country Club; Carol Thomas and The Embassy; Sarris Chocolates; PSH & Associates; and the following businesses for donating items for the auction and raffle.


Art Rooney Jr., Steelers memorabilia
Steve Feller, Mt. Lebanon Municipality
Cynthia Richey and Julie Mareino, Mt. Lebanon Library
Gene Roach, Mt. Lebanon Police Department
Nick Sohyda, Mt. Lebanon Fire Department
Neal Vavrek, Denny’s
Lee Heckman, Lee Heckman Framing
Todd DePastino
Greg Langel and Kathi Connelly, The Frick Art & Historical Center
Terri Blanchette and Ann Fortescue, Sen. John Heinz History Center
Mineo’s Pizza
David Donnellan, Mt. Lebanon Recreation Department
Petra Fey & David McKibben, The Book Cellar
Wynne Fedele, CLO
Tammy Sampson, The Fabric Place
Barb Herzing, Delightfully Different
Joanne Paganelli, Favorites
Bellingham’s Hair Salon
Bradley Michaels Furniture Direct
Giant Eagle
Rania Harris, Rania’s Catering
Bravo, The Galleria
Nina Trout, Jezebel, The Galleria
Borders Books & Music
Lillian & Reg Tate, Potomac Bakery
The Satterfields, Rollier’s Hardware
Rebecca Potrocky, Barefoot Stitches & Gifts
Melissa Sacco, Blooming Dahlia
Bruce Harshman, Salon La te Da
Barbara Joyce, Stone Pepper Grill




Art Rooney Jr signs a copy of his book

The raffle table
















Art Rooney Jr shows off his Super Bowl ring




















Art Roney Jr, State Rep Matt smith and Katherine Rooney

















Petra and Claus Fey























Mark and Jehnie Reis

Society President M.A. Jackson, Vice President elect Jim Wojcik and his wife, Peggy.























Lori Humphreys and Bill Simpson

Lee Heckman, Lucille Heckman and State Rep Matt Smith




















Dave Redding and his wife













Dinner committee: Elsie Waddell, Dave Borland, Connie Lopez, Ginny Nicklas, Bette Ruh and Wilma Novogradac. Missing: Emmy Lou Ducray and Charlotte Borland

Bette Ruh


















Anne and Chris Kemerer

THANKS TO GEORGE MENDEL AND MTL MAGAZINE FOR USE OF THE PICTURES!