Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 West, Cedar City, Utah, is handling arrangements. Paul Sansardo, 75, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. Chubby Checker and The Vogues with Latshaw Pops Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Read more about the life story of Thomas and share your memory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. A heartfelt "Thank You" to Volkswagon for using our song " Turn Around Look at Me" in their National TV Commercial ad for the Volkswagon Tiguan. No cause of death was listed though his death notice indicated that it was unexpected. Lauren B. Knafo was the student speaker. She was raised on her parents . Copyright 2023 Chuck Blasko - All Rights Reserved. She is survived by two daughters, Sylvia Perez De Tagle of Chino Hills, Calif., and Susan Flores of Manila; three sons, Ronaldo La Torre of Manila and George La Torre and Roger La Torre, both of Las Vegas; one brother, Gualberto Reyes of Manila; and 18 grandchildren. A unique and . At some point during the late 1970s or early 1980s, the group's manager trademarked the name and assets of the Vogues. Dec 2005. Share Obituary. Mr. Burkette is survived by his wife, Elaine M. Downing Burkette; daughters Lori (Greg) Cinna and Sheri (Scott) Good; a son William W. (Julie) Burkette, IV; and grandchildren Brianna Mae and Holden William Burkette, and Nathan Good. The Vogues Biography. Unresolved: Release in which this issue/RFE will be addressed. The BCB team brings you the latest Breaking News, Contests, On This Day rock history stories, Classic Videos, retro-Charts and more. All Rights reserved. He is enjoying retirement (again) to spend time with his wife, Harmony-pop vocal group the Vogues were formed as the Val-Aires in 1960 by lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko . His shows continue to please the crowds with a variety of music for fans and people of all ages. Vocalist Gary Racan joined Chuck Blasko & The Vogues and performed with them for 16 years, departing to start his own band. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. After singing, he worked as a financial advisor in advertising until his retirement in 2001. Chuck Blasko and The Vogues will perform Oct. 29 at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Check other contact information for David P Fetter. From 2004 until 2006, Geyer joined Blasko's Vogues in the 14 Western Pennsylvania counties that Blasko's group was permitted to tour in. A resident for 26 years, he was a truck driver, and a World War II Marine Corps veteran. Parkland High School held graduation ceremonies June 12 at Stabler Arena, Lehigh University, Bethlehem. You will receive email notifications when changes are made to the online memorial, including when family and friends post to the Guestbook. He was born Aug. 28, 1935, in Pittsburgh. The original group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001. Find the obituary of David Charles Blasko (1943 - 2020) from Holly, MI. Chuck Blasko and The Vogues give an evening of memories that will take you back to the good times. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Patricia L. Blasko, age 78 of Bellevue, formerly of McKees Rocks, on Saturday, October 19, 2019; Beloved wife of the late Lawrence P. Blasko; loving mother of Kimberly (Stephen Konetsco) Campbell; grandmother of Blaze Campbell; Daughter of the late Bertha; Sister of David (Trish) Severin and the late Carolyn Smith, Bertha Clark and Ronald Horvat. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave. [2] The original lineup consisted of Bill Burkette (lead baritone), Don Miller (baritone), Hugh Geyer (first tenor), and Chuck Blasko (second tenor).[3]. He was part of the group for about 10 years, from 1965-1975, where they traveled all over the world . They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001. At one point, the group made 281 one-night performances in a year. 1962K. No further information is available. Diplomas were awarded to 805 students. February 27, 2023 Don Miller, one of the original members of the Vogues singing group that came to prominence in the 1960s with such songs as Five OClock World and Youre the One, died January 11, 2021. The song was popular for troops serving overseas in Vietnam, and was used in the soundtrack for the movie Good Morning, Vietnam, which earned Blasko a platinum album. Geyer continued to perform with this group until his retirement in December 2012. She was born May 1, 1909, in Manila, Philippines. Leonora La Torre, 93, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. Send Flowers. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Order by 3:00PMThe day before. Burkette died on March 1, 2018, at age 75. After their enlistments and college degrees were completed, they decided to record again. Fifty years ago, Chuck Blasko was working at Westinghouse Air Brake and had to sit down and decide whether he should quit his job. Obituary Daily Times v18no012.txt ----- To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please send a message to < . [6] Taylor had previously been a member of The "trademark" Vogues from 1991 to 1997. [8], Don Miller died on January 11, 2021, reportedly of COVID-19,[9] at age 80.[10][11]. In addition to touring the world, the group appeared on American Bandstand, The Tonight Show, and The Ed Sullivan Show. Do you want to go and see what we can do?' BLASKO, Anthony C (Tony) - Peacefully in his sleep, at the Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the age of 74. He had a full-time job. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Donny MILLER and Billy BURKETTE . 4 Followers. Harmony-pop vocal group the Vogues were formed as the Val-Aires in 1960 by lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko, who were all high school friends from Turtle Creek, PA. After changing their name to the Vogues, the foursome eventually signed to the tiny Co & Ce label, reaching the number four spot in the autumn of 1965 with "You're the One"; the band's most memorable hit, the classic "Five O'Clock World," cracked the Top Five before the year ended as well. Add a Memory. Your e-mail address will not be published. Well, we did, Blasko said. We sat down at a round table and we said, What do you want to do? [7], Bill Burkette (born William W. Burkette III on September 17, 1942) died of lymphoma on March 1, 2018, at the age of 75. Today, Chuck still loves doing what he does best and that is performing and entertaining. Harmony-pop vocal group the Vogues were formed as the Val-Aires in 1960 by lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko, who were all high school. Record information. After high school, members of the group variously joined the Army or went to college. He was 75. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2a87b5cf10d019 The original lineup comprised of Burkette, the lead singer, Don Miller, Hugh Geyer and Chuck Blasko. A resident for 10 years, he owned a manufacturing company. DONALD MILLER passed away 2021-01-11 in This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. I'd say, I don't know.' Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. Gadd, William James 1961. - Donations are accepted to help support. "Five O Clock World," "Turn Around Look at Me," "My Special Angel" are just a few of their famous songs that make them such a must-see performance! A lifelong resident, he was a customer service worker and Vietnam War Army veteran. THERE WILL NEVER be another group such as these four Billy Burkette, Chuck Blasko, Donny Miller and Hugh Geyer. 21 in February of that year, and the no. Tom also enjoyed loafing with the guys at Mathey's Gas Station in Turtle Creek. Age 80, formerly of Turtle Creek, PA, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. The family suggests donations to the American Heart Association, 6370 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 1, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Edit your search or learn more. Dr. Michael Fremgen, general surgeon at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin Ill. shares five tips for you to consider. Marvin G. Bennett, 64, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. They hired Nick Cenci, who had helped bring Lou Christie mainstream success, to produce the recording. Vocalist Gary Racan joined Chuck Blasko & The Vogues and performed with them for 16 years, departing to start his own band. Performance & security by Cloudflare. The trademark was sold several times, resulting in a variety of unrelated groups of singers claiming to be the Vogues. Joseph Blasko in 1930 United States Federal Census Joseph Blasko was born circa 1917, at birth place, Ohio, to George Blasko and Bertha Blasko. Andrew John Blasko ( October 20, 1947 - December 17, 2021) was born October 20, 1947 to parents Andrew William and Elizabeth Cownden Blasko in Youngstown, Ohio. By 1965, they had two hit songs You're The One and Five O'Clock World that would persuade Blasko and the group to give up the 9-to-5 world they sang about and instead hit the road performing. Joseph had 6 siblings: George Blasko Jr, Mary Blasko and 4 other siblings. He is survived by two daughters, Stacy Hopster-Filippi of Henderson and Robin Peltier of Las Vegas; his mother, Essie L. Kizzia of Henderson; two sisters, Olene Holley and Pat Rush, both of Las Vegas; and five grandchildren. I listen to your music serval times each week. 2023 Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Their first recording, with producer Nick Cenci, was a cover of the Petula Clark song, Youre the One. The single received national distribution and climbed the charts, reaching #4 in November 1965. Daniel Shaughnessy, 20, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Utah. 34), "Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)" (No. Ive gotten in touch with her that way myself and Im hoping that one day I will talk to Hugh and tell him how much I love their music. [2] The song soon became a national hit reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100. 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Mr. Burkette, who grew up in Turtle Creek, initially formed the Val-Aires with his high. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. Born Nov. 4, 1921, in Charleroi, he was a son of Joseph and Mary Sima Blasko. By 1973, Geyer had left the group. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret "Peggy" V. (Donahue); daughters, Kimberly Morrow and Melissa (Jeffrey) Peretin; son-in-law, Edward Morrow; grandchildren, Sydney, Vanessa, Luke, Sophia, (the late Matthew) and Gabe; siblings, Nancy (the late Jerry) Bryson, (the late Daniel Miller), (the late Arlean Marks), David (Jeannie) Miller, and Judi Miller. When your purchase is complete, a post will be made on the tribute wall of the deceased signifying the planting of a memorial tree. Her husband, Michael Blasko, whom she married May 4, 1947, passed away September 27, 2003. 5, 2015. Mrs. Blasko was born Oct. 12, 1924, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Eli. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. To plant a tree in memory of DONALD MILLER, please visit. If you would like to pay tribute to Don, you could make a donation in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization dear to his heart. Create an obituary. Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current. 7), "Till" (No. After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year. ; 1338 - The Battle of Arnemuiden, in which a French force defeats the English, is the first naval battle of . 1. Clifford P. Ziegler, 80, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospital. Mary (Crisan) Blasko, 96, formerly of S. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in her home. Two more Top 40 entries, "Magic Town" and "The Land of Milk and Honey," followed in 1966, and when the group resurfaced in 1968 with the Top Ten smash "Turn Around, Look at Me," they had jumped to major label Reprise. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. DJ Porky Chedwick became a supporter booking the group for his rock and roll shows and record hops. The Vogues were formed in 1960 by high school friends Burkette, fellow baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko. Nothing has changed as it was originally. Due to seasonal conditions, the tree planting takes place during the spring and summer. Harmony-pop vocal group the Vogues were formed as the Val-Aires in 1960 by lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko, who were all high school friends from Turtle Creek, PA. After changing their name to the Vogues, the foursome eventually signed to the tiny Co & Ce label, reaching . Tom was a Korean War Army veteran and a retired carpenter from the Union Railroad. At some point during the late 1970s or early 1980s, the group's manager trademarked the name and assets of the Vogues. Fayette County Pennsylvania USGenWeb USGenWeb Archives. Also other data will not be shared with third person. Now recording for 20th Century Records, the group released three singles ("My Prayer", "Wonderful Summer", and "Prisoner of Love"), which were commercially unsuccessful and represented the last singles released by The Vogues. Joe lived in Youngstown, Ohio 44514, USA. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. A new Vogues collection,The Complete Singles and More, is being released on Feb. 24, 2023. Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries. Another Pittsburgh classic; a true Pittsburgh jewel. 6:00 PM: Chuck Blasko & the Vogues - All concerts are hosted at the Smail Auto Group Amphitheater and are free to attend. Free concert at Hempfield Park! . "They used to sing on the steps of the junior high," said Joe Sauter, a Turtle Creek. Funeral Home website by. A resident for 17 years, she was a retired actress and singer. It includes both the names of those mentioned in the announcement and the page reference(s) within the volume. Tickets are $35, $45 and $55 available at thepalacetheatre.org or by calling 724-836-8000. Visitation is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements. Don was an avid reader and was never to be seen without a book in his hand, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. Fifty years ago, Chuck Blasko was working at Westinghouse Air Brake and had to sit down and decide whether he should quit his job. The Vogues were initially formed in 1958 as the Vel-Aires by high school friends Bill Burkette (the baritone lead singer), tenors Hugh Geyer and Chuck Blasko, and Miller, also a baritone, in the Pittsburgh, Penn., suburb of Turtle Creek. The family suggests donations to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852. Adams County Historical Society Genealogy Indexes includes indexes for estate files, tombstone inscriptions, and other items. Bernard Herron, 50, of North Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Chicago. Clark Race of KDKA radio promoted the group on his KDKA-TV dance show. Obituary Willow Spring- Lawrence "Larry" Blasko, 85, passed away on Saturday at Wake Medical Center in Cary. Stacey Federoff is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. Pennsylvania, Deaths, 1852-1854 (at Ancestry/requires payment) for 49 counties; includes images of the death records. Our attorneys strive to offer each of our clients the highest quality legal expertise, and we are committed to meeting the evolving needs of our clients and our communities. Adams County. We were strictly high school kids that liked to sing like that.. in his home in Salem Township on Wednesday Oct. 07, 2015. Pete Garofalo died in 1997, which led to the sale of the trademark. Hugh Geyers wife is a member. Obituary notices, as published in the Winnipeg Free Press newspaper, dating back to September, 1999. FAMILY PLACED OBITUARY. No imposters for me thanks. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no service. This ad for Five OClock World appeared in the Dec. 4, 1965, issue of Record World. Charles R Boham's phone number is (740) 607 - 3404. He was born Aug. 1, 1952, in Dallas. The Vogues were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001. She is survived by two daughters, Michael Anne Silverthorn and her husband, Charles, of Salineville, Ohio . Grief Support. The original group consisted of Bill Burkette (lead baritone), Don Miller (baritone), Hugh Geyer (first tenor) and Chuck Blasko (second tenor). In March 2007, Geyer joined the nationally touring "trademark" group of The Vogues of trademark owner Elich. Post 849,which he was honored to be.He was very passionate about animals, and animal rights that he and his wife Patti, founded the first Non-Kill animal shelter named K-9 Rescue in 1985.His love for . Baccalaureate services were held at 2 p.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church, Beth The Vogues, top to bottom: Bill Burkette, Don Miller, Chuck Blasko and Hugh Geyer (Uncredited photo via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Don Miller, one of the original members of the Vogues singing group that came to prominence in the 1960s with such songs as "Five O . He was a Vietnam veteran, belonged to the Am. Blasko said the music business has changed in his five-decade career. Robert F. Blasko, Sr., 73, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 17, 2016 in Holyoke Hospital. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Originally dubbed the Val-Aires,. He also received a Proclamation from the City of Pittsburgh on February 1, 1994 from then Mayor, Tom Murphy, for the positive exposure he has brought to the City of Pittsburgh through his music. But through it all, he's raised a family of two children and two grandchildren while entertaining countless fans and bringing endless smiles. Harmony-pop vocal group the Vogues were formed as the Val-Aires in 1960 by lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko, who were all high school Click to reveal Five O'Clock World' was strictly about a working guy in the mill, he said. Find an Obituary. Youre the One was featured in the 2020 Netflix series The Queens Gambit. Name: Charles C. Blasko Jr. A lawsuit filed by Blasko ended with the Pennsylvania court permitting Blasko's Vogues to perform in 14 Western Pennsylvania counties and the trademark group to perform everywhere else in the world as The Vogues. No local services are scheduled. 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Miller and his wife of 55 years, Peggy, split their time in New Port Richey, Fla., and in Pittsburgh. While owner of the trademark, he performed with them as well as having a group touring on the road. The music is appealing to all ages, he said. During peak periods such as Valentines Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Blogs; Online will; Shop. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. 2015-2021 Copyright Best Classic Bands. Throughout this time, they released hit music such as "Five O'Clock World", "You're the One", "Turn Around, Look at Me", and "My Special Angel'', which earned them both gold and platinum records. Later in 1965, Cenci produced another Vogues recording session, which resulted in the No. Some of these songs continue to be featured in commercials and hit tv shows such as The Drew Carey Show and The Queen's Gambit. 92). Vocal groups are engineered by record companies who bring them together to produce hits, not like the organic friendships formed in Turtle Creek. Loving father of Ruth M. Blasko, Sandy (Chuck) Hess, and Jodi Anderson; grandfather of Robert Hess and Shawn (Fiancee, Angela Bickford) Hess; brother of the late Joe, John, & Mike Blasko. Each member paid $100 towards the fee to record a demo tape. New Book on Radical Music of the Sixties, Whole World in an Uproar, Wayne Shorter, Saxophonist & Composer Who Co-Founded Weather Report, Dies, Back to the Future Musical Coming to Broadway, The Doobie Brothers The Captain and Me: Polishing a Diamond, Pink Floyd Sets Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set. [5] The original group appeared on popular TV shows in the 1960s, including The Tonight Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, Shindig, The Red Skelton Show, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, American Bandstand, Hullabaloo, and The Mike Douglas Show. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. North. The thing to do then was to have a vocal group, and they were strictly a capella. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, . Private services are scheduled. The sound is the original sound, Blasko said. Found on a street corner singing acappella, the guys signed a major label deal in 1965 that would change his life forever. He enjoyed the rest of his retirement with Peggy split between their home in New Port Richey, Florida and staying with family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A memorial service will be at noon Saturday in Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. Make a life-giving gesture. white dog with black eye patch names; southside legend strain certified; hugh geyer singer. Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives. Joseph Charles Blasko, 67, of New Harmony, Utah, died Tuesday in New Harmony. I don't know why, but I do.. With the groups many talented and versatile members, they are one of the best groups around and sure to please for your next event. The ORIGINAL Vogues were my All time favourite group. At the height of their popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s, The Vogues appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show and were frequent guests on American Bandstand.. He was part of the group for about 10 years, from 1965-1975, where they traveled all over the world performing. Joseph Charles Blasko, 67, of New Harmony, Utah, died Tuesday in New Harmony. Since his passion began, Chuck has become a well-known legend in Pittsburgh,USA and Internationally. PITTSBURGH, PA - Rising from their Turtle Creek roots to national prominence, the Vogues graced the pop music charts in the 1960s with hits such as Five OClock World, Turn Around Look At Me and Magic Town.. Blasko was a senior at Turtle Creek High School when the group then known as the Val-Aires was formed. In 1966, The Vogues recorded Magic Town, which Blasko said is his favorite alongside Five O'Clock World, because they reflected the Pittsburgh region at that time. His voice is just liquid silk! Don spent his early years singing as a member of (vocal group) The Vogues. Beloved son of the late Charles and Mary Blasko. We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Charles Blasko, 88, of Charleroi, died Friday, June 18, 2010, at UPMC, Oakland. Fixed: Release in which this issue/RFE has been fixed.The release containing this fix may be available for download as an Early Access Release or a General Availability Release. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Palm Chapel, Henderson, followed by burial in Palm Memorial Park, Henderson. Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., handled arrangements. Blasko met Scott in the early 1980s and produced songs for Smile, a Greensburg-based band, and now the singer said he's enjoyed partnering with such a well-versed performer. He is amazed to see the younger generation come to his shows and know the songs he made famous. Loving father of Kimberley Blasko of Lyn, Brian Blasko (Vicki) of Kingston, Gregory Blasko (Roxane) of Athens, Cheryl Murphy (Bill) and Brent Blasko, also all of . A follow-up session yielded the song Five OClock World, with Burkettes vocal, offers counter-melodies and harmonies from the group, with a distinctive yodel after the chorus. He has performed in the company of many well-known artists and actors including Bob Hope, John Denver, and comic Leslie Nielsen. Years later, Chuck Blasko has a group called Chuck Blasko's Vogues and he sings in the 14 counties and then Bill decided not to sing anywhere else after that court order. Both parents are deceased. He is the ONLY member of the Original group who has kept the name alive since it's inception. The Passages web site is intended for public use only. He decided not to pursue the singing anymore. With local airplay and sales Cenci signed them to the Co & Ce label as the "Vogues" and secured national distribution. David P Fetter, 64 years old, currently living in Marshallville, OH. David P Fetter's phone number is (330) 464 - 0649. Your data will be safe!Your e-mail address will not be published. 178.128.1.41 He remembered first being inspired by quartets such as The Four Freshmen and The Hi-Los, which used close harmonies. So then later on I got a call from probably the fifth guy who's owned the trademark name. He is survived by his wife, Diana; two sons, Keith Blasko of Las Vegas and Michael Blasko of Henderson; one daughter, Jennifer Blasko of Las Vegas; his mother, and one sister, Joanne Krebbs, both of Pittsburgh; and three grandchildren. In Memoriams dating back to July, 2007. Patti Blasko said after 47 years of marriage and helping with promotions and contracts, she's supported his singing career. Good luck! Troy Elich now owns the trademark "The Vogues". 38 - Drusilla, Caligula's sister who died in June, with whom the emperor is said to have an incestuous relationship, is deified. Found on the street corners singing acapella, the boys signed a major label deal in 1965 that would change his life forever. He is survived by four daughters, Shahshaa' Herron of Sacramento and D'Ayshia Herron, Datyana Herron and Shamieka Herron, all of Las Vegas; four sons, Bernard Herron of Oregon, Delvonte'e Herron of Las Vegas and Lemar Herron and Dominic Herron, both of Sacramento; and one stepsister, Judy Roberts of Dallas. Blasko, now 72, of Salem was a member of The Vogues, first formed as the Val-Aires with high school friends in Turtle Creek. Search by Name. Manuel V. Fernandez, 77, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospital. Chuck Hailing from Turtle Creek, PA, Chuck's singing career began while still in high school with a group named The Val-Aires. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. A resident for 42 years, he was a retired carpenter, World War II and Korean War Army veteran, and a member of the Carpenters Union. ; 1122 - Pope Callixtus II and Holy Roman Emperor Henry V agree to the Concordat of Worms to put an end to the Investiture Controversy. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. This US vocal group was formed in Turtle Creek, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by school friends Bill Burkette (lead baritone), Don Miller (baritone), Hugh Geyer (first tenor) and Chuck Blasko (second tenor). Blasko Frank A. age 90 of Jefferson Hills , formerly of Braddock passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Published by The Plain Dealer on Apr. A resident for 20 years, he was a food service worker. After the group set out to tour in 1965, Blasko said, they rode in two 8-seat airplanes from the Allegheny County Airport, criss-crossing the country.