Obituary: Patricia Funk-Morgan, Class of 1977
On Sunday, May 21, 2017, Patricia Ann (Funk) Morgan, age 59, of Altoona, PA. Beloved daughter of the late William and Francis (Walker) Funk and sister of the late George (G.W.) Funk; survived by loving companion, Lera Morgan; daughters, Linda and Jennifer Laskey; grandchildren, Micayla, Levante, Malakai, Deja and Lashay; also survived by sisters, Joy […]
Obituary: Kimberly Busana, Class of 1988
Kimberly Kay Busana, 47, of Steubenville died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Valley Hospice. She was born April 3, 1970 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of Robert and Gloria DeLavo Busana. Kimberly worked at First Choice Credit Union in Weirton as an Audit Analyst. She is a graduate of Western Pennsylvania School for the […]
Obituary: Alan McCormick, Class of 1973
Alan Stewart McCormick, age 63, of Harmony, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 31, 2017. Born June 26, 1953 in Latrobe, is survived by his father, Ralph “Saul” McCormick (Laura, dec.) and was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret “Jean” Boyer McCormick (Jim Runyan, dec.). Alan was a 1973 graduate of the Western Pennsylvania […]
Obituary: Todd Pope, Class of ’85
Todd M. Pope, 51, Altoona, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born in Altoona on Sept. 21, 1965, son of the late William Davis and Marguerite Walters Pope. Surviving are two daughters: Cecylia Thompson and Sierra Miller-Pope, both of Altoona; six brothers: Ernie, Richard, David, Scott, William and Glen; and Kimberly Miller, Sierra’s […]
Obituary: John Waronek, Class of 1956
John Waronek, 79, Windber passed away March 6, 2017. Born August 7, 1937 in Windber. Son of Casmier and Josephine Waronek. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Edward and Frank Waronek. Survived by brother, Tom Waronek and sister, JoAnne Drenning, both of Windber and numerous nieces and nephews. John was a graduate of the […]
Obituary: Dylan David Zurawski
December 11, 2001 – December 14, 2016 Dylan David Zurawski, 15, of Cranberry Twp., passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Born December 11, 2001 in Bala Cynwyd, he was the adored son of David and Joy Ann (Zushin) Zurawski. Dylan attended the Western PA School for the […]
Obituary: William Jeff Hawk, Class of ’96
Jeff Hawk of Etna has unexpectedly passed away February 12th, 2017. He will be missed by many. Jeff was a young man, just turned 40, that had a wonderful impact on anyone that knew him. Hard working man, devoted to the loves of his life, Renee Hess and their one year old son (River), loved […]
Obituary: Joyce Thayer Hannold, Class of 1961
Joyce Elaine Hannold, age 74, resident of Rochester, N.Y., passed away at Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Born on July 12, 1942 in Meadville, PA, Joyce was a daughter of the late Merrick and Mildred Donaldson Christian. She married Blythe R. Hannold on November 11, 1961 and who preceded her […]
Obituary: John Saraka, Class of 1951
John M. Saraka, age 86 of Versailles, passed away at home on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born December 16, 1930 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John G. and Mary (Yencho) Saraka. A 1951 graduate of the Western PA School for the Deaf, John was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church […]
Obituary: Benjamin Black, Class of 1959
Benjamin E. Black Feb. 26, 1941 – Dec. 28, 2016 Benjamin E. Black, 75, Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Imler, son of the late Leroy and Verneda (Eicher) Black. He was formerly married to Sandra K. Campbell. Surviving are four children: Chris in Delaware, Lisa Fetterhoff (Tim) of Greencastle, […]
Obituary: Joseph Nagy, Class of 1961
Joseph Nagy 73, died on Nov. 18, 2016. His twin brother John passed away on March 9, 2012. They were graduated from WPSD, Class of 1961.
Obituary: David Culley, Class of 1995
CULLEY DAVID W., Jr. of Coraopolis on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He was employed at North View Animal Hospital, Ross Twp. He loved his family and enjoyed skiing, animals, skydiving and kayaking. Husband of Hollie F. (Lewis) Culley; father of Daisy M. Wishard and Chloe M. Culley; son of David W. and Karen C. Stebler […]
Obituary: Janet L. Miller, Class of 1962
Janet Lorraine Miller, 73, of Seneca, died at 8:26 am, Monday, October 3, 2016, at the Titusville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 15, 1943 in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late William F. Reisinger Sr. and Martha Coburn-Reisinger Kaster. Janet graduated from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in […]
Obituary: Dale Kirkpatrick, Class of 1951
Dale F. Kirkpatrick, age 84, of Strattanville, passed away on August 15, 2016, at the Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born in the family home on C-L School Road on December 1, 1931, he was the son of the late John and Geraldine (Yeaney) Kirkpatrick. He was a graduate of the Western Pennsylvania School […]
Obituary: Don Daberko, Class of 1955
Donald Daberko (Larry Daberko’s Father and Gretchen Daberko’s Father-in-law) He passed away this morning at 4am Monday, August 1, 2016. David J. Henney Funeral Home 6364 Library Road South Park, PA 15129 Visitation will be on Tuesday evening 6pm to 8pm, Wednesday 2pm to 4pm, then 6pm to 8pm. Service Wednesday 8pm at Funeral Home.
Obituary: Dennis James, Class of 1973
Dennis Paul James, 63, of Indiana died Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Diane Lynn (Wolfe) James, whom he married Sept. 22, 1979. Dennis was born Jan. 16, 1953, in Clymer to the late Valgene James and Marjorie Stock James. He attended the Western Pennsylvania School for […]
Obituary: Virginia Weber, Class of 1963
Virginia L. Weber, 70 of Saxonburg passed away on March 26, 2016 at the Saxony Health Center. Born March 14, 1946 in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of John Francis Fitzpatrick and Virginia Marie Sechrist. Virginia was a homemaker. She enjoyed puzzles, and loved spending time with her family. Surviving are her children, Tony […]
Obituary: Darvin Bennett, Class of 1962
Darvin Bennett 72, Class of 1962 was passed away last March 22, 2016. He is He was in Clearwater, Florida Nursing Home.
Obituary: Donald S. Mowl, WPSD Graduate of 1936
Donald S. Mowl, 94 of Washington went home to be with Jesus on Saturday January 30, 2016 in Transitions Health Care. He was born on August 19, 1921 in Washington, PA son of the late Harold McGary Mowl and Grace Jobes. Donald was a graduate of Western Pa School for the Deaf, Edgewood, Pittsburgh, PA. […]
Obituary: Douglas Horner, Class of 1989
Douglas Allen Horner, 45, of Orlando, Florida, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, after a sudden illness. Born April 15, 1970, in Clarion, he was the son of Donald J. and Ethel Mae Shockey Horner. Douglas attended the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh and graduated in 1989. He then attended the National […]
Obituary: Sandra Picard, Class of 1965
Sandra Picard, 68 years old and graduated in year 1965, passed away on October 20, 2015.
Obituary: Dwayne Sumpter, Class of 1972
Dwayne Andrew Sumpter of Youngstown, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 11:29 a.m. in the emergency room of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. He was 63. Dwayne was born on May 8, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Ruben Sr. and Anna Nelson Sumpter. Mr. Sumpter was a graduate of Western Pennsylvania School for […]
Obituary: Kathleen Womer, Class of 1992
Kathleen M. “Kathy” Womer, 42, Jackson Center, passed away peacefully at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015, at home after an extended illness. Born July 24, 1972, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Edward N. and Betty L. Gifford Womer. Ms. Womer attended Hickory High School in Hermitage and graduated from Western Pennsylvania […]
Obituary: Robert Zatko, Class of 1962
Robert M. Zatko, 71, of New Kensington, formerly of Jennerstown, passed on August 28, 2014 at Allegheny Valley Hospital. Born April 19, 1943 in Springdale, he is the son of Matthew and Emily (Brodniansky) Zatko. He is also preceded in death by his wife Susanne (Bittner) Zatko in 1993. Mr. Zatko is survived by his […]
Obituary: Charles Leon Smith, Class of ’75
Charles Leon “Chuck” Smith, age 59, of St. Augustine, passed away on August 1, 2014 at Flagler Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Chuck was born and grew up in Brookville, Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh, and graduated from National Technology Institute for the Deaf in Rochester, New York. While at NTID, Chuck met his wife to […]
Obituary: Jeannie M. Boak-Stockdill
Jeannie M. Stockdill, 43, of New Castle, passed away the morning of May 4, 2014 at her residence. Born September 11, 1970, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Dean P. and Carol Ridgley Boak. Jeannie married William Stockdill May 13, 2000. A homemaker, she graduated from Western PA School for the Deaf and […]
Obituary: Edward Heid, Class of 1960
Edward Allan Heid, 73, of Chippewa Twp. and formerly of Center Twp. passed away Tuesday,January 28, 2014 at his residence, surrounded by family. Born July 30, 1940 in Midland, he was a son of the late E. Martin and Hazel I. (Porter)Heid. He was a 1960 graduate of Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Edgewood, […]
Obituary: Suzanne Beeghly-Rosado, Class of 1979
Suzanne L. Rosado, 54, of Aspinwall, passed away with family at her side Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. She was the beloved daughter of Nancy Stauffer, the late Walter Stauffer and the late Merritt Beeghly; loving mother of Walter L. Rosado and Rusty A. Rosado; sister of Russell A. Beeghly; and granddaughter of the late Alex […]
Obituary: Tim Aaron, Class of 1983
Timothy James Aaron, 49, of Shippenville, died early Sunday morning, May 26, 2013, in Crawford County, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born Jan. 31, 1964, in Brookville Hospital, he was the son of Mary Jean Kirkpatrick Aaron of Shippenville and the late Clifford Thomas Aaron. Tim was a graduate of the Western PA […]
Obituary: Chris Schwarz, Class of 2003
Age 31, on Sunday, April 21, 2013, of Brentwood. Beloved son of Bob and Martha (Strain) Schwarz; beloved brother of Raymond (Deborah) Schwarz; nephew of James (Carol), Walt (Joanne) and Ron (Donna) Schwarz, Bonnie (Scott) Olsen and Mildred (Norm) Anderson of MA; also survived by three nieces and one nephew and numerous cousins. Friends will […]
In Memory of Nathie Marbury, Class of 1962
Nathie Marbury died on Monday, April 15, 2013 in Austin, Texas, battling cancer in last few years. We dig to look back her 50-year outstanding career. Nathie was born in Grenada, MS in 1944 but grew up in Pennsylvania. She graduated from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1962. In 1975, she earned […]
Obituary: Don Rand, Class of 1972
Don passed away peacefully on March 1, 2013 at Kimball Medical Center ICU, Lakewood, NJ. He was diagnosed with Pick’s Disease since 2008. Don was born on February 13, 1952 in New Castle, PA. He was the son of Donald H. Rand, Sr. and Anna Mae Rand of Florida and one brother, Terry Rand of […]
Obituary: Jane (Betty) Mowl, Class of 1940
Born June 14, 1920 in Pittsburgh PA; Died at home in Pittsford NY on March 29, 2013. Predeceased by her husband of 55 years Harold Merwin Mowl, Sr., grandson Kevin Scott Mowl, parents Merrill and Gertrude Wilson, brother Arnold Wilson, and sister Edna Wilkinson. Survived by her children Harold (Mary) Mowl of Pittsford, Rita (Robin) […]
Obituary: Margaret (Crino) Laird, Class of 1945
The whole family is deeply saddened to pass on the news that Margaret (Crino) Laird, 89, a longtime resident of Johnstown, passed away early Thursday morning on January 31, 2013 and was surrounded by his family at the Kline Hospice House in Maryland where she stayed the last two days of her life. She was […]
Obituary: Robert Maiolie, Class of 1987
Robert Anthony “Bob” Maiolie, 45, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at his home in New Alexandria (Derry Township) with his loving family at his side. He was born Jan. 28, 1968, in Jeannette, loving son of Ethel Shedlock Maiolie and the late James Thomas Maiolie. For anyone that knew him, Robert’s smile would light […]
Rest in Peace, Daniel Emerick, Jr.
We truly missed him as great, funny Physical Education teacher who are loyalty to WPSD for 34 years from 1978 till June 2012 retirement. From Don Rhoten’s words in Facebook: The WPSD Family mourns the loss of one of our finest, Mr. Dan Emerick. Dan retired last year after working more than 30 years as […]
Obituary: David Hoffman, Class of 1986
David Hoffman (1966 – 2012) We want to thank our Lord for blessing us by sending David Allen Hoffman to the Fox Valley. Although taken from us unexpectedly in an automobile accident, his passion and love for the Deaf community surely remain. He became an inspiration to so many in the short time he was […]
Obituary: Regis Dunn, Class of 1958
Regis Dunn passed away in the morning of July 15, 2012. He was 73 years old. Regis C. Dunn Derry Regis C. Dunn I, 73, of Derry, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born May 26, 1939, in Greensburg, a son of the late James M. and Florence B. […]
Obituary: John Nagy, Class of 1961
Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2012 John A. Nagy, age 69 years, formerly of Buffington, Pa., and Lakewood, Ohio passed away Friday, March 9, 2012 in Cherry Tree Nursing Center, Uniontown, Pa. He was born December 1, 1942 in Uniontown, Pa., the son of John J. Nagy Jr. and Margaret (Nagy) Nagy. John and his […]
Obituary: Kristal Jo Hetz, Class of 1999
Kristal Jo Hetz, 31, Berlin, formerly of Meyersdale, died July 6, 2011, of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Dauphin County, near Harrisburg. Born April 28, 1980, in Meyersdale, daughter of Lisa Murray-Stayrook and Randy Stayrook, Wittenburg, and William Hetz, Meyersdale. Preceeded in death by grandparents Bernard and Norma Murray, Wittenburg, to whom she […]