Category: Necrology

John C. VanCise, Jr., age 38, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 following an accident. He has joined his grandmother, JoAnn VanCise in heaven. He was born in Erie on October 18, 1985, son of John VanCise Sr. and Tina VanCise.John was a graduate of Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 2004.…

Herman Forest Hawk, age 52, of Kennerdell, died on Sunday, September 15, 2024, Bucky was the beloved son of the late Francis and Elaine Burroway Hawk; brother of Colleen Hawk, and the late William Jeffrey “Jeff” Hawk (WPSD Class of 1996), (surv. Renee); uncle of Sean Shields (Kaitlin), Meghan Shields, Keegan Shields, River Hawk; also…

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Siar of Waterford, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 75, on September 11, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Siar…

Mary Etta Mowl, 93, of Washington, went home to be with Jesus Friday, August 30, 2024, in her home, with her family by her side. She was born April 22, 1931, in Somerset, a daughter of the late Frank and Margie Tipton. Mary Etta was a graduate of Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in…

Alumni Note: Roxanne Bonnoni, 11 year old girl was DePaul student and supposed to be WPSD student starting on August 26th 2024. Roxanne Alexis Bonnoni, 11, of Natrona Heights passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, in Natrona Heights, Pa.  the daughter of Amber L. Bonnoni and…

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home – Erie on Jul. 12, 2024. Frederick A. Hicks, 76, of Seattle, WA, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Erie, Pa on April 16, 1948, a son of the late Wallace A. and Helen D. Janulewski Hicks.…

Note: Linda Hormell graduated at WPSD in year 1961. It is with heavy hearts that TVDSC shares the news of the passing of our dear friend, Linda Lee (Hormell) Gardiner, 81, a beloved member of our community here in Lady Lake, FL. Linda was always such a vibrant presence at The Villages’s deaf events, spreading joy…

September 6, 1988 – May 1, 2024 Ryan S. Hawkins, a shining star in the lives of all who knew him, was taken from us far too soon on May 1, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 6, 1988, Ryan was the cherished son of Wes (WPSD ’78) and Marci (Sheppeck,…

Sandra Jane (Kayner) Kitchen, 60, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born Aug. 6, 1963, in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of the late John L. and Ardath (Anderson) Kayner. She was a graduate of Mercyhurst Preparatory School, Erie, and worked for 41 years at the Western Pennsylvania School for the…