Author: daveynin
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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…
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An evening honoring Connie and Gregg
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is proud to honor and gratefully remember the work of Connie Stepien and Gregg Bowers within the residential program at the school and the many lives they positively impacted through the years. Please join us on Friday, October 20th 2023 as WPSD unveils a plaque at the Residence that honors…
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Obituary: Frances Overly, Class of 1961
Frances E. (Orange) Overly, age 80, of Penn Township, died on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born on October 11, 1942 in Greensburg, to the late Mike and Veronica (Schultz) Orange. Fran worked at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) for over 30 years, where she was dedicated to assisting the students…
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Obituary: Mary Olszewski, Class of 1962
Mary Jane (Ludwik) Oszewski, WPSD 1962 Graduate passed away on August 2, 2023. Nn obituary is not available at this time for Mary Jane Olszewski. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a treein memory of Mary Jane Olszewski, please visit…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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Support Matt Hoffer and Hollie (Lewis) Culley
As some of you may or may not know, my brother, Matt Hoffer, WPSD Class of 1998, and his girlfriend, Hollie (Lewis) Culley, WPSD Class of 2000 welcomed another baby girl on Thursday June 8, 2023. She was only out of the hospital for a little over a day before needing to be readmitted. She…
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WPSDAA Executive Board Members 2023-2026
Not Pictured: Tony Dumblosky, Class of 1999. PRESIDENTDarrin Majocha, Class of 1983 1ST VICE-PRESIDENTSteven Fochtman, Class of 1981 2ND VICE-PRESIDENTTony Dumblosky, Class of 1999 SECRETARY – to be announced TREASURERTodd Langer, Class of 1990 TRUSTEESTracey Marchese, Class of 1985Lisa Begley, Class of 1983Jamie Kitchen, Class of 1994 MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Paul Blahut, Class of 1987Irene Hearn, Class of 1959David…