Author: jbarkey
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WPSD ’14 Bradley Speck featured in RIT News
Bradley Speck, Anita Balaji, Eric Hartman, Lizzy Carr and Sean Mahaney were expecting to walk across the stage this weekend with more than 4,300 Rochester Institute of Technology students—a record number of graduates. Instead, they will be celebrating at home with their families or friends. Today’s celebration of the Class of 2020 certainly cannot replace the…
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Zane Noschese wife in DailyMail.com spotlight
Mother shares raw photographs taken after she gave birth to her son in just 20 minutes while sitting on the toilet at home – and says she feels ’empowered’ by the images By Chole Morgan, MailonlionePublished on April 9, 2020 WPNote to WPSD Alumnus: Zane Noschese is WPSD Graduate of 2007. His wife, Brittany shares…
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Obituary: Margaret Cenis-Coyne, Class of 1955
Margaret Coyne is WPSD Class of 1955. On April 3, 2020, Margaret Coyne reunited with her eternal dance partner, her husband, Michael in heaven. Margaret was born on November 30, 1936 to the late Louis and Pauline Cenis of Carnegie, Pa. On February 1, 1958, she married the love of her life, Michael J. Coyne…
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Obituary: Mannie Crosley, Class of ’79
Mannie B. Crotsley, 60, Tyrone, died Wednesday (March 4, 2020) morning at his residence. He was born (Nov. 4, 1959) in Altoona, son of the late Willie J. and Shirley A. (Langer) Crotsley. Surviving is a brother, Richard A. Crotsley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Willie R.;…
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Obituary: G. Wesley Dickson, Class of 1948
“On Friday, December 20, 2019, age 90, of Edgewood. Loving father of Elizabeth Cowie (James) and Bruce Dickson (Kathy). Cherished “Papap” to 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. President of his senior class at Gallaudet College. Past president of Pittsburgh Association for the Deaf. Student, teacher, and board member emeritus at Western PA School for the…
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Obituary: Karl Van Scott, JR, Class of 2001
Karl Van Scott Jr was born on September 5, 1981. Karl Van Scott, JR enrolled at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1994 until 2000 (where he supposedly graduated at WPSD in 2001), but, he was transferred to Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf (PRSD) and graduated at PRSD in 2002. He died…
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Western PA School for the Deaf Celebrates 150 Years
#CheersTo150Years: To celebrate such a milestone, the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf threw quite a party on Saturday night at the Westin Hotel and Convention Center, Downtown, for more than 670 guests. Partygoers toasted to the occasion and helped raise funds with the silent auction that included more than 160 items such as a unique…
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Deaf model, actor Nyle DiMarco surprises students
Model, actor and deaf advocate Nyle DiMarco brought his message of self love and acceptance to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on Friday as part of a celebration of the school’s 150th anniversary. DiMarco, who was born deaf, surprised students at the Edgewood school, signing on stage for about 40 minutes before touring…
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Obituary: Charles William Reed Jr, Class of 1970
C. William Reed, Jr. Rochester – Passed away on October 9, 2019 at age 67. Survived by his husband, Alex McIntyre; sisters Marsha (Michael) Keller, Carol (Rita Pavetto) Reed; brother, Donald (Kathryn) Reed; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life on SUNDAY (10/20/19)at…