Category: Necrology

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Barry Patrick Bergman, of Palm Bay, Florida, born on April 11, 1963 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, to Virginia Bergman and Jack Bergman, passed away at age 55 on August 6, 2018 in Melbourne, Florida. Barry graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf in 1985 and West Pennsylvania School for the Deaf for…