Category: Necrology

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…

Edwin Kooser, 93 years old passed away on June 17, 2024. Age 92, of Wilkinsburg, PA, died on Monday, June 17, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Alice J. (Klien) Kooser; loving father of Robin (Cindy) Kooser and the late Jack (surviving wife Lorrie) Kooser; devoted grandfather of Colleen, Jack, Jason (Christine) and Marc (Rebecca)…

Marian L. (Peoples) Altheide Ritchey, age 96 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Monday morning June 17, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Florence and Arthur Peoples.  Beloved wife of the late Wayne Ritchey and the late Teddy Altheide.  Preceded in death by her siblings Lettie (late Gilbert), late Dale (surviving Mary Jo)…

Keith Tucker was born on February 24, 1957 and died on May 19, 2024. He enrolled at WPSD for several years until he left WPSD after 8th grade in 1973. Source: dalessandroltd.com

Dona (Books) Bennett born on March 15, 1933 and died on April 29, 2024. She was 91 years old. She graduated at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1952. Source: Allegheny Cemetery

Helen Louetta Johnson, age 96, of Canonsburg called to her heavenly home on April 20, 2024. Born on March 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Walker McMillan and Margaret Fuller McMillan. She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis Franklin Johnson; loving mother of Lois (David) Roney, Jimmy (Tammy) Johnson,…

Janet Louise (Rolewitz) Campero, a beacon of laughter, courage, and eternal optimism, took her final curtain call on April 17, 2024. Born on December 16, 1944, in Munhall, PA, Janet’s zest for life and infectious humor brightened the world for nearly eight decades. A proud graduate of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Janet’s…

Demonte Price, a cherished member of the Pittsburgh community and a beacon in the deaf and lack of hearing community, passed away on April 3, 2024, due to complications from a heart condition. His sudden departure has left his family, friends, and all who knew him in profound grief. Demonte’s life was a testament to…