Author: daveynin
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Obituary: Janet (Rolewitz) Campero, Class of 1963
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…
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Alumni Spotlight: Bradley Speck
Meet Bradley, a proud graduate of WPSD in 2014. Originally from York, he now calls Cincinnati home. Bradley’s journey after WPSD led him to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. Currently, he is a Turbine Aerodynamics Engineer at GE Aerospace while also managing his Airbnb and 3D…
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Obituary: DeMonte Price, WPSD Class of 2005
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…
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Obituary: Della (Miller) Cole, Class of 1954
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…
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DIII Student-Athlete Spotlight: In My Own Words by Danielle Fisher
Danielle Fisher, WPSD Class of 2020 is featured in the post in Gallaudet Bison website on April 2, 2024. ASHINGTON – Gallaudet University athletics is proud to participate in the annual NCAA Division III Week (April 1-7) in an effort to celebrate the impact athletics and Bison student-athletes have on our campus and the surrounding community.…
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Major redesign of WPSD Alumni website
WPSD Alumni Welcomes You to brand-new website in year 2024! Members of the WPSD Alumni Association will see major design changes in https://www.wpsdalumni.org website, opened to public on April 1, 2024. We’re not kidding. You might noticed the colorful content: mainly blue background. This color brings you the mood to read the Alumni site including…
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Obituary: Earl Wingard, Class of 1962
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…
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Obituary: Ryan Gealey (enrolled)
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…