First Federal of Greene County: A Century of Service by SWPA Special Publications

A Century of Service

Cheers to 100 years of excellence!

Peacock Keller extends its heartfelt congratulations to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County on reaching this amazing milestone! First Federal’s commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction are the cornerstones of its success.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of the journey. We wish you even more success in the years to come!

Board of Directors

Judi Goodwin Tanner, Chairwoman

Gregory A. Parsons

Jay S. Hammers

Murray W. Hoy

Charles W. Trump, Jr.

Stephen M. Neubauer

Douglas A. Wilson

Michael C. Baily

Directors Emeritus

Henry T. Cochran

John E. Mariner

Judi Goodwin Tanner, Chairwoman of the Board

Charles W. Trump, Jr., President/CEO

Chad M. Moore, Executive Vice President

Jeffrey B. Widdup, Vice President

Courtney A. Schroyer, Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

Kathleen M. Toth, Vice President/Secretary

Terry L. Clutter, Vice President/Treasurer/Assistant Secretary

Danielle R. Tobusto, Assistant Vice President

Sarah A. Westfall, Assistant Vice President

Aimee D. Toothman, Assistant Vice President

Brian E. Moody, Assistant Treasurer

Since 1924, First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County has served the residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania through a combination of traditional deposit and loan products and evolving technological convenience. From checking and savings accounts to mortgage and home equity loans, from online bill pay to mobile banking, First Federal of Greene County offers a variety of services to its customers, all while remaining committed to being “The People You Know, The People You Can Trust.” Based in Waynesburg, Pa., First Federal of Greene County maintains eight offices in Greene, Fayette and Washington counties in Pennsylvania, and two First Greene Mortgage subsidiary offices in Morgantown and Bridgeport, W.Va.

, First Federal on your monumental anniversary!

Proud to be a part of the First Federal history…and looking forward to partnering together for the next 100 years!

First Federal of Greene County celebrating 100 years as a stable community staple

by Trista Thurston

A 100th anniversary is a remarkable achievement, especially in an industry dominated by corporate behemoths. But First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County has remained locally minded and fiscally independent that entire time, a testament to the institution and the people working there.

“It’s an honor to be a part of something that has evolved, grown and prospered for now 100 years,” said President and CEO Chuck Trump. “To be truthful, there were things in 1924 that were alive and well then that are no longer, and to be one of those things that has sustained and grown throughout that time, we’re very proud of that.”

Trump added that when he thinks about celebrating a century, the theme is endurance. Looking back through history and seeing all of the cycles and periods of instability and growth our nation, state and economy have seen, First Federal has endured through it all.

Despite that immense pride, Trump is mindful not to be prideful.

“We believe in maintaining a very humble and grateful disposition. It’s humbling to have now served generations of people and families, and that’s not something we take lightly. It’s humbling to be the people you know and the people you can trust. To be trusted is a special thing,” Trump said.

That mindset is not new to Trump; it’s woven into the very fabric of First Federal and its founding.

“For all the years that I have been affiliated with the bank and well before that, the temperament and the tone of leadership has always been one of humility and integrity,” Trump said. “The leadership of the bank has always been intentionally humble and appreciative of the trust that people put in us.”

First Federal is a local organization, through and through. It’s headquartered on High Street in Waynesburg, meaning decisions are not made in some far-off city skyscraper but right in the shadow of Waynesburg University’s campus.

First Federal makes a point to reach out to the elementary and secondary school population, investing in Greene County’s children and planting the seeds because it’s both the right thing to do and they’re the next generation of customers.

“When we call ourselves a local bank, that doesn’t just mean that we have a branch or an office locally. That’s true. But it’s so much deeper than that,” Trump said. Local spending enables First Federal to give back in rich ways, “and I don’t mean rich as in money. I mean rich as in meaningful. The wonderful ways we’re able to give back, that only can happen if local people do business locally. By doing business locally, you’re helping us to maintain a 100-year-old business that employs nearly 150 people across three counties in Pennsylvania and the northern part of West Virginia.”

Local people doing business locally, investing locally, with local decisions and local returns all combine and create a perfect equation, Trump explained, perfectly balanced and mutually beneficial to everyone invested.

Trump is a humble servant leader. It’s evident in the way he speaks, with careful consideration and intentional thought. He listens with his whole being. Though he is a physically imposing figure, strong and tall, and his title might elevate him as a banking executive, he radiates kindness and a down-to-earth mentality. His roots are firmly planted in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Trump is a Fairchance native with a coal mining and blue-collar background, of which he is incredibly proud. It’s instilled fortitude and grit and taught Trump to honor his commitments and work hard, persevering

through the tough times. Trump keeps his father’s coal mining lunch bucket that he would lug to Robena Mine on display in his office, and he can see it from his desk chair, a sustaining reminder of where he came from and who he was raised to be. He has passed that perspective to his two daughters.

“Coming from that background, things don’t come easy. You have to work for what you want,” Trump said. “As a child, my dad never wanted to hear us say that we can’t. He said, ‘I never want to hear you say you can’t do something. You can. You just have to put your mind to it.’”

Trump initially sought a career in higher education, one day thinking he might serve as a college president. After he graduated from then Waynesburg College, he started a master’s program at Kent State. There was an opening at his alma mater, so he returned to Waynesburg, but there was no equivalent higher education master’s course at the time. Trump decided to obtain an MBA instead and “developed a flavor for business.”

One of Trump’s presidential predecessors, Scott O’Neil, became a mentor after knowing Trump in his youth and inviting him over for dinner in his college days. There was an opening in 1999 for a loan officer in Morgantown, and O’Neil encouraged Trump to apply.

His tenure has seen challenges, one of the most notable being the COVID-19 pandemic. He took over as president and CEO in April 2020. Only with the clarity of hindsight was Trump able to realize that he relied on one of his father’s core tenants in that tough time.

“I would finish a lot of my messages to the staff, signed, ‘Together, we can.’ It wasn’t until right now that I made that connection.”

It wasn’t just a catchy phrase, though. Trump means it wholeheartedly. And making it through the pandemic, the current economic slump and 100 years of other challenges makes Trump confident that First Federal is equipped for the next 100 years. He’s “genuinely energized by what’s to come.”

Technology is continuously advancing, and it’s hard to

tell what the economy will look like even in the next five years, let alone another century. But First Federal stands ready to serve with caring people who can address your concerns. When you call First Federal, you receive a person on the other line who lives in the community and is committed to helping you. First Federal prides itself in marrying traditional values with technology. When you want convenience, you can make a mobile deposit. But when life presents issues, First Federal is there to help.

When selecting a financial institution to fund some of our most important decisions, Trump encourages customers to find a company with values that align with theirs. What are the things most special to you? Is it the place you call home, the people you love, the neighborhoods you played in as a child? Trump emphasized the importance of being intentional with business relationships. Those relationships can endure even if this is your home for now or forever.

“It’s a wonderfully healthy relationship for a business and for the town, and that’s why I endorse the community banking model. It works,” Trump said. “Your local banker is the person you can have coffee with, pass in the grocery store, that has coached your Little League soccer or baseball team. It’s the group of people you grow to trust as you make life decisions in different phases of life.”

Branch Offices

Waynesburg Main Office

After its start in Carmichaels, and a few years on South Washington Street in Waynesburg, First Federal of Greene County purchased its current home office location in November 1945. The historic building at 25 E. High St., Waynesburg, originally housed the local hardware, grocery and clothing stores. During the previous

Downtown Uniontown Office

century, it was known as the Union Deposit and Trust Bank, a holding company for Mellon Bank and then the Union Trust Bank. After nearly six months of remodeling, the Association opened its new doors in April 1946 with more than 4,000 members and upwards of $4.5 million in resources. The 1990s saw several major renovations and additions to the main office, including an expanded second floor.

Needing more space for its mortgage operations, First Federal of Greene County broke ground in April 2016 on an addition to its Waynesburg main office. The site was once home to the Allison Building, widely known as the birthplace of Waynesburg’s holiday, Rain Day, observed every July 29. From the roof to the brick, the new construction closely resembles and pays homage to the original building. The new 6,500-square-foot mortgage operations center officially opened to the public in May 2017. A grand opening celebration – including a ribbon cutting and the dedication of a special plaque honoring the history of Rain Day – was held in July 2017.

Recognizing the growing need for deposit services and home loans in Southwestern Pennsylvania, First Federal of Greene County expanded east into Fayette County, opening a full-service branch office in March 1958 in the Lynch Building at 1 W. Main St., Uniontown. In the subsequent years, the Association purchased and razed the nearby Kaufman and Benson buildings and constructed brand-new office quarters that opened in January 1972. In 2000, the Association purchased the adjoining Hagen Building. The building was extensively remodeled to provide three additional floors of office space and opened in 2004.

Uniontown Drive-Thru

Waynesburg Drive-Thru

As banking technology and consumer expectations evolved over the ensuing decades, First Federal of Greene County in the 1980s introduced its first Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and undertook construction of its first drive-thru facilities. A four-lane drive-thru opened in April 1983 at the intersection of Routes 19 and 21 in Waynesburg. In the 2000’s, the Association constructed a brand-new drive-thru, doubling the original’s four lanes to eight. The replacement drive-thru opened in September 2008.

First Federal of Greene County opened its second drive-thru facility in June 1987 when a four-lane drive-thru with a full-service lobby opened near the intersection of Route 21 and the Route 119 bypass in Uniontown.

Morgantown

Carmichaels

The Association returned to its roots in Carmichaels in February 1985 when it purchased a full-service branch office with one drive-thru lane from First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Carnegie. The office is located just off the town square in Carmichaels Borough and was extensively remodeled and finished in December 2010.

Did you know that First Federal of Greene County operates a mortgage subsidiary in West Virginia? Given its proximity to the booming North Central West Virginia housing market, First Federal of Greene County formed a wholly owned subsidiary, First Greene Service Corporation, in the late 1980’s. A home loan origination office was then opened at Pineview Drive in Morgantown, W.Va., in January 1988. In 2013, First Greene moved to the Suncrest Towne Centre shopping plaza in Morgantown. A grand re-opening was held in September 2013. In 2021, the subsidiary changed its name to First Greene Mortgage Corporation and re-branded as First Greene Mortgage.

Taylorstown

Another full-service branch with three drive-thru lanes and one ATM was constructed on S Bridge Road in Taylorstown. The branch opened in March 2007, bringing the total number of Washington County offices to two.

Bridgeport

In March 2023, First Greene Mortgage opened a second office in Bridgeport, W.Va. Located in the Market Place shopping plaza, the office serves customers in Harrison County and North Central West Virginia.

Washington

After expanding to the east and the south, First Federal of Greene County moved north into Washington County in the new century, constructing a full-service branch with three drive-thru lanes and one ATM on Washington Road in Washington. The branch opened in August 2001.

Mt. Morris

In May 2013, the Association added one more office to its slate with the opening of a full-service branch with three drive-thru lanes and an ATM in Mt. Morris, south of Waynesburg and close to the West Virginia border.

Fairchance

In 2024, as First Federal of Greene County celebrated its 100th anniversary, the Association purchased an existing building in Fairchance, Fayette County. The building will be renovated and converted into a full-service branch, with tellers and new accounts, a loan officer, an ATM, and a drive-thru lane. Construction began at the site in July 2024, with an anticipated late 2024/early 2025 open date.

Ten Presidents have served First Federal

J.M. Walton 1924-1938

Richard L. Baily 1961-1964

Scott S. O’Neil 1991-2008

Isaac Moredock 1938-1947

Joseph D. Hart 1964-1972

John E. Mariner 2008-2012

Charles W. Trump, Jr. 2020-Present

Kenneth G. Baily 1947-1960

James L. Brewer 1972-1991

Judi Goodwin Tanner 2012-2020

First Federal of Greene County on 100 Years

1st Federal of Greene County on 100 Years

Scholarship Program

At the turn of the century, First Federal of Greene County introduced its Education Club Savings Account, opening the first account for student savers in September 2000. The account is intended to help students save for post-secondary education, whether college or a trade school.

Recognizing the need to further help area youth advance their education, in 2001, First Federal implemented its Scholarship Program for Education Club students, awarding up to $4,000 to each winner after high school graduation.

Since 2001, nearly 200 local students have benefited from the First Federal Scholarship, and more than $750,000 has been committed. That three quarters of a million dollars represents just one way that First Federal continues to invest in the community.

“Investing in these young men and women through our Scholarship Program reinforces how important they are to the future of our neighborhoods and towns,” said Chuck Trump, First Federal President and CEO. “We are proud to be a part of their success. It’s important to invest in them because they are our future.”

The Education Club Savings Account may be opened by or for any student who has not yet completed his or her senior year of high school. The account can be in the name of the student only, or a joint account with the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s).

Education Club students are eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship renewable for a maximum of four years, or $4,000 total. Eligible students must reside in Greene, Fayette, Washington or Monongalia counties; have been accepted full-time to an accredited educational facility; and maintain an Education Club account with minimum regular deposits. The minimum deposits are $50 per quarter or $200 per year. The account must also have been established for one full year prior to the student’s high school graduation.

Every year, the Waynesburg and Uniontown offices each randomly draws up to four winners from across those four counties. A student is entitled to one entry in the drawing for each year of high school that his or her Education Club account has been active with minimum deposits, for a maximum of four entries per student.

LPGA golfer and Waynesburg native Rachel Rohanna Virgili received a First Federal Scholarship in 2009 on her way to attending The Ohio State University.

dorm room needs, the scholarship was very helpful.”

Offering the scholarship in tandem with a savings account requiring regular deposits is just one way First Federal can incentivize high school students to embrace financial literacy at an early age.

Virgili agrees that students looking to advance their education should seek out opportunities like the First Federal Scholarship.

“I think learning financial responsibility at a young age is important,” she said, “and it’s a bonus to become eligible for a scholarship on top of that.”

CONGRATULATIONS!

“Receiving the First Federal Scholarship helped relieve some of the financial stress that comes with attending college,” she said. “From books and school supplies to

The Greene County Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate First Federal on an incredible milestone 100 years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to excellence!

Charles Phillips

25 Anniversary Cake

In 1949, as First Federal of Greene County turned 25 years old, the Association planned a grand celebration for customers and community members in the bank’s lobby. In the weeks leading up to the celebration, bank leadership reached out to the nearby Hoge’s Bakery to construct a centerpiece for the party.

The resulting cake alone comprised 105 pounds each of flour and sugar, 48 pounds of Spry shortening, 30 pounds each of whole eggs and egg whites, 10 pounds of butter, and 3 pounds each of salt and baking powder, among other ingredients. And that doesn’t include the 120 pounds of sugar, 10 pounds of Spry and one gallon of egg whites used for the icing. The behemoth dessert measured 4 feet by 4.5 feet by 3 feet and weighed in at a whopping 530 pounds. It took more than two days to fully prepare and required a team of at least six Hoge’s employees to carry it in and assemble it in the center of the lobby, where it anchored the 25th anniversary party on Saturday, March 12, 1949.

Kenneth G. Baily, First Federal’s President at the time, wrote an article for a savings and loan magazine describing the excitement leading up to the party on a cold, snowy day.

“When Saturday opened cold and with heavy snow flurries, we expected the open house to be a disappointment,”

Baily wrote, “but to our surprise, from the moment we opened the doors until we closed them, a steady stream of people filed through the lobby.”

The party was held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Baily painted a vivid picture of the celebratory atmosphere in his article.

“It wasn’t until then that the weary staff had a chance to relax—two were busy cutting and distributing the cake, one member attended the phonograph which was played all day, and others were pinning flowers on the ladies, distributing cigars to the men and passing out bullet-type silver pencils to the youngsters.”

The staff estimated the crowd that day at 5,000 people, which was the entire population of Waynesburg, Baily noted.

One of the men on the Hoge’s team working to bake and assemble the giant cake in March 1949 was Charles Phillips, who also took the lead on frosting and decorating all six layers.

Seventy-five years later, as First Federal began plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2024, bank leadership once again reached out to a local bakery for a special cake.

This time, it was Phillips’ great-granddaughter, Lindsey Parks of Canonsburg Cake Company, who took on the task of creating a replica cake, although on a much smaller scale. Her father, Brian Longstreth, is the grandson of Phillips and works with Parks at the bakery. (So does her mom, Melody, who also has her own ties to First Federal –she worked there from 1993-1998.)

Together with her team, Parks baked and decorated a mini replica for the Association’s annual meeting dinner, held in January 2024 at the Century Inn in Scenery Hill, Pa. She stayed true to the original recipe as close as possible, with a few adjustments.

“For the baking, I chose to use my own recipe to give the cake a modern twist while still honoring the original flavor profiles,” Parks said. “I made sure to stay true to the original decoration style and design, carefully matching it as closely as possible to the photos. My goal was to blend his legacy with a touch of my own style.”

Parks baked a cupcake version of the 1949 cake for a luncheon First Federal sponsored for the Greene County Chamber of Commerce in July. The Association plans to work with Parks on replica cakes for a couple different bank events before the year is over, paying tribute to its history and ending the 100th anniversary in grand style.

“It has been sweet to recognize the historical ties between Lindsey’s family and business to First Federal of Greene County’s 100th year anniversary,” said Chuck Trump, First Federal President and CEO. “These kinds of relationships are wonderful examples of how relationships grow over generations.”

Parks agrees.

“It’s incredibly special to recreate the cake for the bank’s 100th anniversary, especially since it’s a nod to the work my great-grandfather did 75 years ago,” she said. “It feels like a wonderful way to connect to his legacy and celebrate how his contributions are still a part of this milestone event.”

Happy 100th Birthday

Rachel Rohanna Junior Golf Clinic

sure all of the kids have a great day,” Virgili said. “I love that we have worked together to bring the kids of the community together for a day of fun, golf and food.”

First Federal jumped at the opportunity several years ago to sponsor Virgili’s golf career as the bank saw a natural connection between her hometown pride and First Federal’s commitment to the community.

Maximizing partnerships and building relationships has always been a hallmark of First Federal of Greene County’s approach to corporate sponsorships and community donations.

A more recent partnership directly led to the creation of a free community event benefiting local children, a key priority for First Federal’s giving strategy.

In 2020, First Federal began a corporate sponsorship of LPGA golfer Rachel Rohanna Virgili. As part of the sponsorship, Virgili offered to lead a free golf clinic for children in her native Greene County. Virgili envisioned working one-on-one with children and teens from ages 2-18 to help them find or further a love of golf. While COVID effectively derailed this idea in 2020, Virgili’s annual Junior Golf Clinic launched in July 2021 and has continued to grow each year.

“It’s a privilege for me to be able to work with the kids in Greene County and help teach the fundamentals of golf,” Virgili said. “It blows my mind every year to see how many kids in the area are interested in golf, and I hope it continues to grow.”

In its inaugural year, the golf clinic – held at Rohanna’s Golf Course in Waynesburg – ended up with more than 80 kids registered.

The clinic has been held each summer since 2021, with the date working around Virgili’s schedule on the LPGA and Epson tours. Attendance has consistently ranged from 80-100 kids every year, with many repeat attendees. Children ages 6-18 can attend one of several sessions offered throughout the day and rotate through one-on-one lessons with Virgili and her skilled assistants on topics ranging from full swing to putting and chipping and rules and etiquette. Virgili also designed a toddler session for children ages 2-5 that introduces the basics of golf.

With First Federal’s sponsorship, the event expanded to include a lunch by What’s Smokin’ BBQ, shaved ice by Kona Ice and other refreshments, all provided free to all attendees.

“First Federal has been wonderful in supporting the Junior Golf Clinic and has gone above and beyond to make

“It’s meaningful for the bank to be a part of how Rachel inspires young athletes in our community,” said Chuck Trump, First Federal President and CEO. “Her success as a professional golfer puts wind in the sails of those children’s dreams. We believe in what she’s doing, not just on the golf course, but as she inspires the next generation.”

For Virgili, the partnership and resulting Junior Golf Clinic represent the products of a successful match in values and priorities.

“My partnership with First Federal represents trust, community and support,” she said. “I’ve always banked with First Federal, for about 25 years, and have trusted them from day one. I see how much First Federal has been involved with the community and how much they’ve supported local organizations, so I couldn’t be more proud to wear the First Federal logo on my golf gear.”

Classic Green Truck

As part of First Federal of Greene County’s 100th anniversary, the Board of Directors steered the year of celebration to include the purchase of a special vehicle. Last fall, First Federal Vice President Jeff Widdup approached President and CEO Chuck Trump to gauge the bank’s interest in buying an antique, fully restored 1948 Chevy pickup truck belonging to his father-in-law, Reed Kiger.

The key selling point? The truck was already painted a bold green color, the perfect color for First Federal and the perfect attention-getter for the 100th anniversary.

“The Board was very excited at the opportunity to acquire the truck,” Trump said. “The restoration and upkeep and endurance of a vintage truck like that, there are parallels to how First Federal of Greene County has endured and survived and thrived in the decades we’ve served the public.”

Kiger initially bought the truck in 2019 in Point Marion, Pa. A previous owner in New York had totally rebuilt and restored the truck, including painting it that vibrant green color.

While Kiger didn’t have to put any work into the truck and didn’t end up driving it much, he did take it to a number of car shows and lent it to The Fashion Shoppe

in Waynesburg to appear in some Christmas promotions (inset) before ultimately deciding to sell it.

“He liked to collect old stuff, and he already had seven or eight classic cars,” Widdup said. “He was running out of space in his building and had the truck out with a ‘For Sale’ sign on it.”

After finalizing the sale, First Federal made plans to decorate the truck with a customized vinyl wrap displaying its 100th anniversary logo and coordinating colors of white and gold.

Tragically, Kiger did not live to see his truck transformed into First Federal’s signature vehicle. He passed away in February 2024 at the age of 75, about three months before the vinyl work was completed by Direct Results of Waynesburg.

Since being remade as First Federal’s vehicle, the truck has been taken to many community events in Greene, Fayette and Washington counties and has turned into an eye-catching, fun outreach for the bank and a special way to both mark the anniversary and honor Kiger.

“We certainly hope that our stewardship of the truck and the ways in which it helps celebrate our institution honors the memory of Mr. Reed Kiger,” Trump said. “His legacy lives on with the use and high visibility of this truck.”

Delores Clark

Delores Clark grew up loving numbers.

Appropriately enough, after she graduated Uniontown Senior High School, it was her seventh-grade math teacher who set Clark on a path to work with numbers that lasted her entire professional career.

In the fall of 1964, Clark’s former teacher contacted Clark’s mother about an open position at the newly opened Uniontown branch of a bank called First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County. Her teacher was a customer of First Federal, and he thought his former student would be a perfect candidate for a job as a teller.

The 18-year-old Clark was hired the next week and started working at First Federal in early November 1964.

Little did she know at the time that she would start a career that would see her spend her entire professional life at First Federal, retiring at the end of December 2011 with 47 years of service.

“I had perfect attendance,” Clark, 78, said, before admitting she may have missed a day or two in nearly 50 years. “I never missed because that was my duty to be there to wait on the customers coming in the door.”

A few years after starting on the teller line, Clark became head teller. It was a different era for the bank, when every calculation – from counting and balancing the cash drawers – was done by hand.

For the math-minded Clark, it was no challenge.

“I loved it,” she said. “I loved figures. Numbers and me are good.”

As the oldest of six kids, Clark also had a passion for babysitting, which she continued doing for siblings and neighbors while working at First Federal.

as she calls it, and over the years, she worked different positions from secretary to tax clerk to ultimately branch manager of the Uniontown office. She also helped bring the bank into the digital era when manual data entry started converting into online, computer-based processing in the late 1970’s.

In 1987, Clark became one of two women to be named a corporate officer of First Federal, filling the position of Assistant Secretary.

A few years later, in 1994, she was named a Vice President, followed by First Vice President in 2004 and Executive Vice President in 2009.

After retirement, Clark – who is also a lifelong resident of Uniontown – traveled over to the Waynesburg main office for about a year and worked as a consultant on a variety of projects.

“When I became president in 2012, she was my right hand in that first year,” said Judi Goodwin Tanner, who is now Board Chairwoman. “She was such a big help to me. She knew so much about everything.”

In school, she had cultivated a love of sewing to pair with her fondness for numbers and further developed the hobby into her adult years.

“Math and sewing were my favorite subjects in school,” Clark said. “I sewed my own clothes while working. I made my sister’s wedding gown out of sheer curtains.

“She never knew it,” she added with a laugh.

Less than a decade after starting at First Federal, Clark moved across the street when the bank constructed new office headquarters in Downtown Uniontown in 1972. With the move, Clark took on more of an “office title,”

According to Tanner, Clark was well-known in the workplace for both her sense of humor and her hobby of baking cookies for anyone and everyone.

“We have a very close relationship and have been friends for decades,” Tanner said. “We traveled a lot to meetings and trainings and spent a lot of time together.”

Clark enjoyed traveling so much that in her spare time after retirement, she began organizing vacation trips and cruises for friends and other local women, traveling to France, Spain, Italy, the Bahamas and Jamaica, among others.

Over the years, Clark has kept in regular touch with the Downtown Uniontown branch and maintained her close friendships with former co-workers like Tanner, faithfully attending the employee Christmas party every year.

Of First Federal’s 100-year history, Clark has been part of it for nearly half that time, a remarkable accomplishment for a young girl who just liked math.

“I never ever thought that I would ever be where I am,” she said. “I owe it to First Federal. I loved it. I would have probably stayed forever. I could come in tomorrow and work.”