Obituary: Earl Wingard, Class of 1962
Earl Wingard, age 80, of Girard, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born in Somerset, PA on November 29, 1943, a son of the late Lewis and Myrtle Wingard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Erie Silent Club. He graduated […]
Obituary: Ryan Gealey (enrolled)
Note: Ryan Gealey did enroll WPSD, but never graduated, according to our official Alumni database. Ryan Gealey, 72, of Butler, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born in Butler on Jan. 17, 1952, to the late William and Miriam (Sarles) Gealey. After graduating from Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Ryan worked […]
Obituary: Roderick Palmer (Enrolled)
October 21, 1946 — March 4, 2024. Roderick D. Palmer, 77, of Cooperstown passed away the evening of Monday, March 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Coudersport, PA on October 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Richard and Irene Palmer. Roderick was the husband of the former Shirley Turner, […]
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, […]
Obituary: John Edwards, Class of 1977
John W. Edwards, III passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023 at St. Clair Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John was born on October 30, 1957, to John W. Edwards, Jr. and Charlotte Booker Edwards, and grew up in California, PA. John graduated from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) in Edgewood, […]
Obituary: Lisa Teague Dywer, Class of 1978
Lisa Teague Dywer died on November 29, 2023. Lisa Teague graduated at WPSD in year 1978 and she changed to her marriage last name to Dywer. Source: dignitymemorial.com
Obituary: Barbara (Jones) Kot, Class of 1973
Barbara A. Kot, age 70, of Harrisville, WV departed this life on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born on May 21, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of the late William and Jimmie Green Jones. Barbara was a homemaker who enjoyed making crafts and a member of the Westmount Baptist […]
Obituary: Harrison Lewis, Class of 1964
Harrison Gregory “Skipper” Lewis, 79, of Burgettstown, passed away Tuesday evening, October 17, 2023, in the Weirton Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1944, in New Kensington, a son of the late Harry Albert and Maryann Haracznak Lewis. A graduate of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, he worked as a dental technician. […]
Obituary: Nancy (James) Baverso, Class of 1958
Nancy (James) Baverso, WPSD Class of 1958, of North Huntingdon, age 84, died on Monday, October 16, 2023. Nancy was the beloved wife of the late Francis “Poochie” Baverso for 40 years. She was the loving and caring mother of Philip (Lisa) Baverso, Rose (Paul) Fuga, Luke Baverso, Dawn Baverso and Brian (Kasie) Baverso, all […]
Obituary: DeOntae White, Class of 2014
Deontae T. White, 29, of Pittsburgh (North Side), died Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was the son of Josephine White; nephew of Pauline White; and is also survived by other siblings, family members and friends. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, […]
Obituary: Joshua Geidel, Class of 2015
Joshua D. Geidel On Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023, of Wilkinsburg. Loving son of Janice Collins Geidel and the late Kenneth D. Geidel, Sr.; dear brother of Denise, Kenneth, and Amy “Angel Mom”; uncle of Kathryn, Samantha and Charles. Josh’s second family was Stellar Support Services. He was a graduate of WPSD. He is also […]
Obituary: Paula Comunale, Class of 1984
Paula Comunale, a beautiful soul, of North Versailles, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the age of 60. Paula was the beloved daughter of Lawrence (Charlette) Comunale and the late Phyllis Comunale. She was the loving sister of Sharon (late Daniel) White and the late Faye Comunale. In addition to her sister, Sharon, […]
Obituary: Mary Ferraro, Class of 1953
Mary (Rocha) Ferraro, 89, of Akron, was reunited with her son, Clem, on his birthday, May 10, 2023. She was born in Johnstown, PA on March 6, 1934 to the late Sotero and Helen {Machik} Rocha. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son Clement Ferraro and her brother Joseph […]
Obituary: Christine Linehan, Class of 1974
M. Christine Linehan, 69, of Franklin, PA. passed away at 1:20 A.M. Friday March 24, 2023 at UPMC-N/W in Seneca. Mary Christine Linehan 69 of 9 Crestview Road, Franklin passed away peacefully on March 24, 2023 following a brief illness. Chris was born in Oil City January 13, 1954 and was the daughter of Thomas […]
Obituary: David Van Nort, Class of 1958
David Van Nort, Sr, 83, of Meadville, Pennsylvania passed away at home with his wife and family on his side on March 15, 2023. He was born in Marienville, PA, to the late Arthur C and Mildred J (Dowell) Van Nort. David graduated from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh in 1958. […]
Obituary: Frederick Butler, Class of 1982
Frederick Franklin Butler, 59, of Rothsville, PA, died after a long fight of ALS, January 12, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Fred was born on January 30, 1963, in Lock Haven, PA. Fred graduated from WPSD – Pittsburgh School for the Deaf. Fred always had a strong interest in sketching and building model replicas. […]
Obituary: Amy Jo Huss, Class of 2008
Amy Jo Huss, 35, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, in Harrisville, West Virginia after a lengthy illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Judith Huss. Surviving are her brother, Bobby Huss (Danielle Simmons); a close aunt, Joyce (Jeff) Ritchey; two aunts, Mary Potter and Sherry (Bob) […]
Obituary: Andrea Pavlik, Class of 1990
Andrea Lorraine (Haigh) Pavlik, 52, of Leechburg passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 20, 2022, after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 26, 1970, and the daughter of Del and Debbie (Cooper) Haigh of Leechburg. Andrea was a graduate of The Western Pennsylvania School of the Deaf in […]
Obituary: Yvonne Volpe, Class of 1992
Yvonne C. Volpe, 49, of Youngwood, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at her home. Born Jan. 29, 1973, in Winchester, Ky., she was a daughter of Charles R. Volpe, of Latrobe, and the late Janet R. (Roth) Volpe. Yvonne graduated with honors from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. She had a very […]
Obituary: Beatrice (Case) Allison , Class of ’51
(nee Allison), age 90, It is with profound sadness that our dear mother, Beatrice ( Bea ) M. Case, sadly passed away on November 14, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania. She is predeceased by her parents, Kenneth Allison and Teressa Phillips, of Sharon and her brother, Ed Allison. […]
In Memoriam: Richard Jones Sr.
Note: Richard used to be a Physical Education (PE) Teacher here at WPSD. He was also a track coach for many years. He coached the ESDAA Championship team in two years. Richard Merle Jones Sr., 96, of Big Pool, MD, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at his home. Born April 24, 1926, in Pittsburgh, […]
Obituary: Richard Bonheyo, WPSD Class of 1952
Richard Milton “Bon” Bonheyo, age 88 formerly of Surprise, Arizona passed away peacefully on October 26, 2022. Richard is preceded in death by his mother, Mary, and father, Milton. Richard is survived by his wife Lucretia; four children, Bill (Melissa), Andy (Lori), Becky (Walter) and Jerry; along with 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Richard […]
Obituary: Nancy (Stewart) Sipes, Class of 1959
Nancy M. Sipes, 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Forbes Regional Hospital. She was born April 24, 1940 in Fisher, PA, a daughter of the late Dale and Thelma (Wenner) Stewart. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death […]
Obituary: Deborah Kemmer, Class of ’84
Deborah Marie (Moore) Kemmerer, 57 , of Coraopolis, PA passed away unexpectedly of a cancer at her home, on September 1, 2022. Born November 20, 1964, in Sandy Ridge, PA, she was the daughter of her parents, Mary and Delbert Moore. She graduated from Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) in 1984. In […]
Obituary: Jean Wilson, Class of 1952
WILSON – Charlotte Jean, 89, South Fork, died September 12, 2022. Born October 3, 1932, in Summerhill, last surviving child of Walter R. and Hazel I. (Krouse) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; grandson, Devon Gregory, infant brother, James; brother, Donald W. Wilson; and sister, Sannie E. Wilson. Survived by son, Richard “Rick,” married to […]
Obituary: June (Carnahan) Paul, Class of 1948
June Lorraine Carnahan Paul, 95, current resident of Lighthouse Point in Aspinwall and longtime resident of Cheswick, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. She was born June 14, 1927, to her parents, the late Paul and Joanna McElroy Carnahan. Mrs. Paul graduated from the Western PA School for the Deaf (WPSD). She was married to […]
Deceased: Anna (Smith) Reese, Class of 1953
Linda Majocha’s sister Anna (Smith) Reese, 89 passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. No funeral home planned.
Obituary: Dorothy Fallon, Class of 1966
Dorothy Lea Fallon, born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on November 17, 1946, passed away in Westerville Ohio on April 25, 2022. She was a resident at Columbus Colony Elder Care. The cause of death was Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She is predeceased in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Fallon; and is survived by sister Linda (Bill) Pastore of […]
Obituary: Robert Wateras, Class of 1958
Robert “Bobby” Wateras was born on May 12th, 1939 and died on April 19, 2022. He attended WPSD and graduated in 1958. He was an avid fisherman and retired body mechanic. He enjoyed working on his home and helping people fish in Texas.
Obituary: Peter Frontini, Class of 1979
Peter A. Frontini III (November 7, 1959 – April 7, 2022), WPSD Graduate of 1979 died on Thursday, April 7th. There will be no funeral viewing and have graveyard service at Holy Redeemer/St. Agatha Cemetery by 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20th. His cremation ashes will be buried with his mother. This article is posted […]
Obituary: Edna (Trefanoff) Humes, Class of 1952
Edna May Humes, 87 of Cheektowaga, NY, died February 9, 2022 at ECMC Hospital. Edna was born in Erie, PA; daughter of Leon and Anna (Sokoloff) Trefonoff. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Millard Humes; a sister, Evelyn Adams of Erie, PA and a brother, Sam Mange of Erie, PA. Survivors […]
Deceased: Bradley Frase, Class of 1971
Bradley “Brad” Kent Frase. Born November 13, 1951. Graduated WPSD in 1971. Died on January 4, 2022. He was 71 years old.Taken to Funeral home, “Simple Tradition” in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Obituary: May (Rice) Mahy, Class of 1951
May Elizabeth (Rice) Mahy 1931 – 2021 May E. Rice Mahy, age 90, passed away at her home in Surprise, Arizona on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 6, 1931, and she was one of 6 children of Elijah Lincoln Rice and Florence Hyatt Rice. She was always proud […]
Obituary: Patricia Klinger, Class of 1984
Patricia K. Klingler, 57, of Knox passed away on January 11, 2022 at the Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born November 15, 1964, Patricia was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Etta Klingler. Patricia graduated from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh and the Mount Aloysius College. She worked […]
Obituary: Charles Fisher, Class of 1956
Charles J. Fisher, 84, of Monroeville, passed away on January 1, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Born June 21, 1937, in Blairsville, a son of the late Charles E. and Anna (Blasko) Fisher. Charles was a member of St. Mary of the Mount in Mt. Washington, PA. He was retired from […]
Obituary: Josephine Conte, Class of 1948
Josephine G. (Urbanovich) Conte, age 94, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital with her family at her side. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. She attended the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and was a member of the […]
Obituary: Ronald Speer, Class of 1968
Ronald G. Speer, age 72 of South Fayette, PA passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021. Born on November 22, 1949, he was the son of the late Ruth and Harold Speer. Loving father of Glenn (Jessica) Speer. Cherished grandfather of Brooklyn Speer. Loving brother of Esther (the late Thomas) Jurick and Robert (Debra) Speer […]
Obituary: Constance “Connie” Stephien
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: Nick Mainos, Class of 1947
Nick Mainos, aged 96 died on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, of Whitehall, formerly of Mt. Oliver. Beloved husband of the late Clara (Nemec) Mainos; loving father of Judy (Joseph) DePaolis of Aliquippa and Bernice (the late Bucky) Crow of Whitehall; grandfather of Jennifer (Jason) Dize, Joseph DePaolis, Jeffrey (Kelsey) DePaolis and Joy (John) Thomas; 11 […]
Deceased: Vivian Ivory – Rachel, Class of 1971
Rest in peace, Vivian Ivory-Rachel, WPSD Class of 1971. She died on October 5, 2021. There are no obituary that time. Fun Fact: She was the first black queen crown at May Day in 1971.
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