Lending a helping hand: Local fundraisers a success

Photos by Lynne Deliman

Veterans Appreciation Night — Daniel Pastin of the DooWop doctors pours her heart out into song in appreciation of veterans.

Veterans Appreciation Night — This great group of volunteers made the March 12 Veterans Appreciation Night held at the McKees Rocks VFW Post 418 a rousing success. Volunteer Cindy Holmes Dawkin of Ingram (fourth from left) and pictured to the left of her husband of 26 years William Dawkin passed away two days after this picture was taken. Our sympathies to the Holmes and Dawkin Families.

Veterans Appreciation Night — "Nicky Mo and the Mamalukes" play some classic rock tunes

Veterans Appreciation Night — "Do Wop Doctor" John Pastin with members of his extended family

Veterans Appreciation Night — Al Condeluci of the "Doo Wop Doctors" plays the guitar.

Historic Markets —  A musical fundraiser held in February generated $4,500 for the McKees Rocks Historical Society to create a large printed timeline and other markers to commemorate the town’s 130 years of history. John Pastin (left) and Al Condeluci (right) present the check to historical society representatives Sandy Saban (center left) and Vicky Batcha (center right) during their March 15 monthly meeting.

"BIG AL MAGNELLI" — A big thank you from the Magnelli family for the great turn out. Pictured: Tony, Toni, Amy, Maria, Lil' Al Magnelli and Archie Brinza.

"BIG AL MAGNELLI" — Hundreds of people came out on March 13 in support of Al Magnelli and his family. With over 2,000 meatballs rolled and 1,431 dinner sold it was a good day to show some love to him and his family.

"BIG AL MAGNELLI" — Gary Drexler, Tony DeFillip and Mike Smarra.