Category: Obituary

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…

Della E. Cole, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at the age of 89 in Independence Health System Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Born on February 21, 1935, in Cambria Co., Della was the daughter of the late Lewis Grant and Anna Sherman Miller. A proud graduate of the PA School for the Deaf in…

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…

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…

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,…

Donna Marie Ulmer aged 62 of Wilkinsburg, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2024. She was a beloved daughter to Shirley Y. Scott and James (Blood) Ulmer; beloved sister of Gregory Ulmer (wife Pam), Marcus Scott Ulmer, Michael Ulmer (wife Azaria) and Damu Ulmer; sister to Nisa Brunner and Gia Rae Ulmer; Aunt…

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,…