Author: daveynin
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Obituary: Richard Siar, Class of 1969
Richard Summers Siar, 75, of Waterford, PA, passed away on September 11, 2024. Richard was born on January 30, 1949, in Brookville, PA. He was the son of the late Summers and Marilyn Siar. He graduated from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh, PA. He began his career at Damore Press in…
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Obituary: Maryetta (Tipton) Mowl, Class of 1951
Mary Etta Mowl, 93, of Washington, went home to be with Jesus Friday, August 30, 2024, in her home, with her family by her side. She was born April 22, 1931, in Somerset, a daughter of the late Frank and Margie Tipton. Mary Etta was a graduate of Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in…
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Alumni Spotlight: Emily Noschese
Meet Emily Jo Noschese, a 2005 graduate of WPSD. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Emily now resides in Michigan and is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at Wayne State University. She recalls many favorite memories at WPSD but specifically the Varsity Letter Club fair and bowling in the girls’ gym at WPSD. Since graduation, Emily’s journey…
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In Memoriam: Roxanne Bonnoni
Alumni Note: Roxanne Bonnoni, 11 year old girl was DePaul student and supposed to be WPSD student starting on August 26th 2024. Roxanne Alexis Bonnoni, 11, of Natrona Heights passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, in Natrona Heights, Pa. the daughter of Amber L. Bonnoni and…
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Obituary: Frederick Hicks, WPSD Class of 1966
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home – Erie on Jul. 12, 2024. Frederick A. Hicks, 76, of Seattle, WA, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Erie, Pa on April 16, 1948, a son of the late Wallace A. and Helen D. Janulewski Hicks.…
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Death Notice: Linda (Hormell) Gardiner, Class of 1961
Note: Linda Hormell graduated at WPSD in year 1961. It is with heavy hearts that TVDSC shares the news of the passing of our dear friend, Linda Lee (Hormell) Gardiner, 81, a beloved member of our community here in Lady Lake, FL. Linda was always such a vibrant presence at The Villages’s deaf events, spreading joy…
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In Loving Memory: Ryan S. Hawkins (Enrolled)
September 6, 1988 – May 1, 2024 Ryan S. Hawkins, a shining star in the lives of all who knew him, was taken from us far too soon on May 1, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 6, 1988, Ryan was the cherished son of Wes (WPSD ’78) and Marci (Sheppeck,…
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In Memoriam: Sandi (Kayner) Kitchen
Sandra Jane (Kayner) Kitchen, 60, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born Aug. 6, 1963, in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of the late John L. and Ardath (Anderson) Kayner. She was a graduate of Mercyhurst Preparatory School, Erie, and worked for 41 years at the Western Pennsylvania School for the…
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Alumni Spotlight: Maribeth Zeleski-Emmons
Meet Maribeth, a 2007 graduate of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD). Now living in Aston, Pennsylvania, Maribeth works as a Deaf Interpreter, ASL Educator, and is a mother of three. She remembers her dorm life at WPSD, where she joined in 9th grade and enjoyed socializing, playing sports, and working at the…