Category: Necrology

Michael T. Moses, 66, of New Castle passed away the morning of Feb. 2, 2019, at Jameson Care Center. Born May 1, 1952, in New Kensington, Pa., he was the son of Edward Moses Sr. and Joan (George) Moses. Michael attended the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh. He was employed with Jameson…

Clara M. (Reiner) Dunn, 76, of Derry, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born December 11, 1942, in Latrobe, a daughter of the late John and Crystal (Snyder) Reiner. Clara was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Latrobe and the Johnstown Deaf Club. She loved cleaning and…

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…

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…