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Obituary: Courtney Hancock, Class of ’07
Courtney Anne Hancock, 36, of Spring Church passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was carried into Heaven’s gate by Jesus and reunited with her grandparents. Courtney fought a debilitating autoimmune disease the past year. She stayed true to who she is through it all, […]
Honey company with a deaf workforce creates a buzz in Point Breeze
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This article is published in Post-Gazette on December 27, 2022. Written by Gretchen McKay Jon Mosholder didn’t set out to be a honey farmer. That was his mom’s dream, when she left her job as a health care consultant to start Bumbleberry Farms 11 years ago. Though Karen Mosholder had just a couple of hives in her […]
Deaf student becomes first to earn doctorate at UH Mānoa
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Emily Jo Noschese is WPSD Alumni – Class of 2005. Emily Jo Noschese is the first deaf student to earn a doctorate from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The Department of Linguistics in the College of Arts, Languages & Letters (CALL) recognizes the recent graduate. “I feel honored,” expressed Noschese. “The linguistics department made this happen and took a […]
Obituary: Jeffrey Yockey, (enrolled)
Note: Jeffrey left WPSD, he is supposed to be part of WPSD Class of 1992. Jeffrey William Yockey 50, Nicholson, died suddenly and painlessly at work on Thursday at Scranton School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children, Venard Road. South Abington Township. He is survived by his husband David Anthony Posner. The couple have been married […]
Obituary: Constance “Connie” Stephien
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Here is Constance Stepien’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences. We are sad to announce that on November 21, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Constance Stepien of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message […]
Obituary: Rudolph James Rebish, Class of 1949
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formerly of Uniontown Rudolph James “Rudy” Rebish of Lakeworth, Florida, formerly of Uniontown, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, August 7, 2021. He was 92 years old. Rudy, a son of John Phillip Rebish and Mary Theresa Unetich Rebish (Ribic) was born on February 16, 1929 in Lemont Furnace and later moved with […]
Obituary: David Allen Tajc, Class of 1978
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Fishers – August 3, 1959-July 4, 2021 He was born in Uniontown, PA to George Tajc and Mildred Tajc. David married to Candace in 1992. He had 8 siblings. He is survived by wife Candace, son Keith and his soon to be wife Shayla, grandkids Aiden and Olive, and a daughter Paige. David was an […]
Obituary: George D’Amore Sr., Class of 1957
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On the morning on June 14, 2021, George D’Amore, Sr of Erie, PA died at the age of 82. He was in peace and comfort when he passed. He is survived by his four children, Rina and husband Tim, Gina and wife Nancy, George, Jr. and wife Jill, and Julia and husband Rob, and their […]
WPSD’s 2020 Graduating Class
During this very unusual school year, we wanted the incredibly talented students of our 2020 graduating class to know that they remain in our thoughts and our hearts every day. We hope everyone enjoys this video that spotlights each of our wonderful seniors. In this time of social distancing, we may be apart right now, […]
WPSD ’14 Bradley Speck featured in RIT News
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Bradley Speck, Anita Balaji, Eric Hartman, Lizzy Carr and Sean Mahaney were expecting to walk across the stage this weekend with more than 4,300 Rochester Institute of Technology students—a record number of graduates. Instead, they will be celebrating at home with their families or friends. Today’s celebration of the Class of 2020 certainly cannot replace the […]
Zane Noschese wife in DailyMail.com spotlight
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Mother shares raw photographs taken after she gave birth to her son in just 20 minutes while sitting on the toilet at home – and says she feels ’empowered’ by the images Brittany Noschesem, 29, from Maryland, planned for a water birth at her home Nash, now three, came when she least expected it – […]
Obituary: Margaret Cenis-Coyne, Class of 1955
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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 […]
Obituary: Mannie Crosley, Class of ’79
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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.; […]
Obituary: G. Wesley Dickson, Class of 1948
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“On Friday, December 20, 2019, age 90, of Edgewood. Loving father of Elizabeth Cowie (James) and Bruce Dickson (Kathy). Cherished “Papap” to 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. President of his senior class at Gallaudet College. Past president of Pittsburgh Association for the Deaf. Student, teacher, and board member emeritus at Western PA School for the […]
Obituary: Karl Van Scott, JR, Class of 2001
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Karl Van Scott Jr was born on September 5, 1981. Karl Van Scott, JR enrolled at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1994 until 2000 (where he supposedly graduated at WPSD in 2001), but, he was transferred to Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf (PRSD) and graduated at PRSD in 2002. He died […]
Western PA School for the Deaf Celebrates 150 Years
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#CheersTo150Years: To celebrate such a milestone, the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf threw quite a party on Saturday night at the Westin Hotel and Convention Center, Downtown, for more than 670 guests. Partygoers toasted to the occasion and helped raise funds with the silent auction that included more than 160 items such as a unique […]
Deaf model, actor Nyle DiMarco surprises students
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Model, actor and deaf advocate Nyle DiMarco brought his message of self love and acceptance to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on Friday as part of a celebration of the school’s 150th anniversary. DiMarco, who was born deaf, surprised students at the Edgewood school, signing on stage for about 40 minutes before touring […]
Obituary: Charles William Reed Jr, Class of 1970
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C. William Reed, Jr. Rochester – Passed away on October 9, 2019 at age 67. Survived by his husband, Alex McIntyre; sisters Marsha (Michael) Keller, Carol (Rita Pavetto) Reed; brother, Donald (Kathryn) Reed; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life on SUNDAY (10/20/19)at […]
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf teams up with community for basketball camp
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The thump thump thump of basketballs on the the gym floor wasn’t heard by all. Nor were the squeaks of shoes, or the sweet swish of a ball sliding through the net. But there was no way tell which kids could hear and which couldn’t as they ran up and down the court this week […]
Obituary: Franklin Cole, Class of 1954
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Franklin M. Cole, 84 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday afternoon, June 21, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, January 7, 1935, a Son of the late Clarence B. and Mable May Cole. Franklin was a graduate of the Western Pennsylvania School […]
Commencement at W. Pa. School for the Deaf
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By: Stephanie Strasburg Source: Post-Gazette
Perfect Pitch softball camp held at PNC Park
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PITTSBURGH — The 9th annual “Pitch Perfect” baseball camp at PNC Park is a joint effort between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD). WSPD students are able to to learn the skills of softball from former Pirates including Grant Jackson and Mike McKenry on the outfield of PNC Park. […]
SSDHHC celebrates 10 years
CLARKS SUMMIT — The Scranton School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala at Constantino’s Catering & Events May 3. Employees and sponsors enjoyed a dinner in the grand ballroom and a silent auction in the venue’s outdoor space. Nora Foley, a sign language interpreter for Interpretek, […]
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