WPSD Alumni Association

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  • Obituary: Edwin Kooser, Class of 1951

    Edwin Kooser, 93 years old passed away on June 17, 2024. Age 92, of Wilkinsburg, PA, died on Monday, June 17, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Alice J. (Klien) Kooser; loving father of Robin (Cindy) Kooser and the late Jack (surviving wife Lorrie) Kooser; devoted grandfather of Colleen, Jack, Jason (Christine) and Marc (Rebecca)…

  • Mark Kite, Sr. (1978) Honored with 2024 Outstanding Alumnus Award

    The WPSD Alumni Association presented Mark Kite, Sr. with the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award. Mark was recognized for his remarkable accomplishments and dedication to service at a celebratory dinner prior to the Commencement Ceremony on June 6, 2024. Mark’s academic journey began at WPSD, followed by his graduation from the National Technical Institute…

  • Obituary: Marian L. Altheide Ritchey, Class of 1948

    Marian L. (Peoples) Altheide Ritchey, age 96 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Monday morning June 17, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Florence and Arthur Peoples.  Beloved wife of the late Wayne Ritchey and the late Teddy Altheide.  Preceded in death by her siblings Lettie (late Gilbert), late Dale (surviving Mary Jo)…

  • Class of 2024 Graduation photo

    Congratulations, WPSD Class of 2024 on your incredible achievement! You are now an official alumni! Your hard work, determination, and resilience have led you to this moment. Remember, your unique experiences and perspectives are powerful tools for shaping a better future. Continue to embrace your strengths, break down barriers, and inspire others with your journey.…

  • Alumni Meeting Minutes: January 20, 2024

    Alumni Meeting Minutes: January 20, 2024

  • Obituary: Keith Tucker, enrolled

    Keith Tucker was born on February 24, 1957 and died on May 19, 2024. He enrolled at WPSD for several years until he left WPSD after 8th grade in 1973. Source: dalessandroltd.com

  • Remembering Aanarde

    Remembering Aanarde

    Please take a moment to watch this short video remembering AANARDE and the White House. This video length is 4 minutes, 37 seconds long. A special thanks to retiree, Vincent Ruscavage, and alumnus and current staff/WPSD Alumni, Alan Majocha, for their help in procuring the photos and to WPSD Alumni, Harry Lang, whose book “WPSD:…

  • Memorial Notice: Dona (Books) Bennett, Class of 1952

    Dona (Books) Bennett born on March 15, 1933 and died on April 29, 2024. She was 91 years old. She graduated at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1952. Source: Allegheny Cemetery

  • Obituary: Helen (McMillan) Johnson

    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,…