Category: Necrology

Sharlene Fay Schmidt – Wolford – Haney of Independence, Missouri entered into eternal rest on 14 May, 2020. Born 14 Feb 1945 in North Belle Vernon, PA to Jacob Charles Schmidt, Jr. and Vera Lillian Hoffman, she attended Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (Class of 1964), and Gallaudet College (Class of 1969). Sharlene married…

Mabel M. Weaver, 80, of Strongstown, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at home. Her son found her in her home. She had heart attack. Our deepest Sympathy goes to her family. She was born March 4, 1940, in Strongstown, daughter of the late Irvin and Ruby Stiles. She was preceded in death by her husband,…

Source: National Association of the Deaf The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is saddened by the passing of Elizabeth “Libby” Pollard at the age of 80 on April 26, 2020. Libby was a strong, intelligent, and compassionate leader who served the NAD as Region I Board Member and subsequently as President. Her service to the…

Margaret Coyne is WPSD Class of 1955. On April 3, 2020, Margaret Coyne reunited with her eternal dance partner, her husband, Michael in heaven. Margaret was born on November 30, 1936 to the late Louis and Pauline Cenis of Carnegie, Pa. On February 1, 1958, she married the love of her life, Michael J. Coyne…

Kenneth E. DeLong, 79, Roaring Spring, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020.  He was born in Loganton County, son of Jack and Sara DeLong, also of Roaring Spring.  Surviving are his wife, Zada L. DeLong; and a daughter, Yvonne Nonnenberg.  He was preceded in death by his brother, John A. DeLong; and his grandson, Michael…

Mannie B. Crotsley, 60, Tyrone, died Wednesday (March 4, 2020) morning at his residence. He was born (Nov. 4, 1959) in Altoona, son of the late Willie J. and Shirley A. (Langer) Crotsley. Surviving is a brother, Richard A. Crotsley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Willie R.;…

Brian L. Hamrick, 53, of Meadville, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was born July 18, 1966 in Titusville, a son of the late Richard Glenn and Michelle Scala Hamrick. He was a graduate of the Pittsburgh School for the Deaf. He was a member of the Titusville Free Methodist Church.…

Patricia A. Boehme, 63 of Youngwood, after a courageous battle with numerous medical conditions, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 23, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born December 15, 1956 in Pittsburgh.  A daughter of the late John and Shirley (Clark) Wolf.  She was a member of Hempfield Church of Christ.…

Charles Hiney 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He lived in Florida for long time since his graduation from 1959 Class of WPSD. Charles M. Hiney, 78, Ocala, Fla., died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019.  He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Walter M. and Wilda M. (Houser) Hiney.  Surviving are a…