Category: Necrology

  • Obituary: Herbert Overly

    Herbert D. Overly, 81, of Penn Twp., passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2018. He was born on September 17, 1937 in Mt. Braddock, PA, to Jesse and Alice (Martin) Overly. Herbert is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Frances (Orange) Overly. Also survived by his sister, Martha Rae Herwitt; special…

  • Obituary: Gary Hamilton, Class of ’71

    Gary L. Hamilton, 66, formerly of Charleroi, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 4, 2018. Born on August 18, 1952, he was the son of the late Francis and Dorothy Hamilton. He raised in Meadville, Pennsylvania. During his childhood, his hobby was working on the farm. During his activity at WPSD, he played soccer, wrestling, auto…

  • Obituary: Nancy (Mahann) Simmons

    Nancy Simmons, 85, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. She was born April 9, 1933, in Latrobe, and attended was a graduate of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Edgewood. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, of New Kensington. She enjoyed playing bingo and…

  • Obituary: Andrew MacKay, WPSD Class of 1958

    Andrew S. Mackay, age 78, of Millcreek passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at Fairvew Manor. Andrew was born February 4, 1940, in Punxsutawney, Pa., son of Margaret Kollar Makay and the late Andrew Makay. He attended the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh.He is WPSD Graduate of 1958.  He worked for Eriez…

  • Obituary: Michael “Mikey” Bailey, Class of ’03

    Michael Shane Bailey 34 of Vandergrift died Wednesday September 19, 2018 due to injuries in an automobile accident. Born October 1, 1983 in Kittanning.  He is a graduated of WPSD in Class of 2003. He had been employed by Cutting Edge Lawn Service in Apollo he enjoyed playing pool, camping, fishing and spending time with…

  • Obituary: Teresa Scott

    Teresa Lynn Scott, Age 59, of Heidelberg, died on Friday, May 11, 2018. Loving companion of almost 30 years to Jeff Thomas; beloved mother of Robbie Kuma; grandmother of Brady and Cooper; sister of Chester Scott; also preceded in death by four siblings; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services and interment private. Teresa enrolled…

  • Obituary: Thomas Petrick, Class of 1950

    Thomas was born on January 19, 1929 in Portage, Pennsylvania and passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018.  He is 1950 WPSD Graduate. Thomas was a resident of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania at the time of passing. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas J. Petrick of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, who passed away on…

  • Obituary: D’ Rae Gales, Class of 1957

    D’ Rae Gales age 79 of West Leisenring, passed away on September 4, 2018. She was born on March 29,1939 in Uniontown the daughter of Kenneth and Lavina (Wallace) Gales. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by 2 sisters Shelia Gales and Marlene Oberly, and her step father David Wallace. She…

  • Obituary: Clara (Taylor) Cappetto, Class of 1948

    Clara E. (Taylor) Capretto, 90, of Vandergrift, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at AHN- Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. Born September 4, 1927 in Lower Burrell, she was a daughter of the late John & Hazel (Kunkle) Taylor. Clara lived in Vandergrift most of her life, and was a member of St. Gertrude…