In 1989 I designed a quilt, "Bonnie Sue and Friends," which depicts several children growing up in Southwestern Pennsylvania in the 1940's. Here I am with cousin, Lucy Suchocki, viewing the coke ovens near South Everson, PA. I was born in Scottdale, PA, on the border of Fayette and Westmoreland Counties, thus the area is known as Fay-West. I began researching the various sides of my parents' families in 1977. Later I turned to researching my husband's ancestors in the Ohio Valley. Our children's heritage lies within these areas of Pennsylvania and Ohio. I am sharing my findings with you in hopes that you can identify with some of these families and will contact me so that we can grow in our knowledge together.
LaVonne R. Hanlon, [email protected]