Category: Necrology

Donald T. Majocha of Forest Hills, age 92, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Monday, February 23, 2026. Beloved husband of Verla D. Majocha for 63 years. Loving father of Darrin Majocha of Forest Hills, Tamara Majocha of Brunswick, MD and Cara Keith, Daughter in Law of Brunswick, MD. Grandfather of 5…

Edward Michael Chuto, a dedicated family man, accomplished athlete, skilled craftsman, and longtime public servant, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, at the age of 76. Born on November 12, 1949, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to Albert Edward Chuto and Lois J Parsons Chuto, Mike attended the Western Pennsylvania School…

Of Shadyside, Ohio, formerly of Ohio Township, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Powhatan Point, Ohio, left this world, on February 17, 2026, at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born on July 23, 1939, in Powhatan Point, the daughter of the late Henry M. and Catherine (Jeffers) Bigler. Beloved wife of the late James R. Lucas.…

Sharon Kay Helsel, 79, of Ebensburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. She was born Dec. 9, 1946, in Philipsburg, a daughter of the late Paul and Constance L. (Wisor) McGuire. She is survived by a daughter Mary Ann Helsel of Philipsburg, two siblings Cheryl Wilson Edgecombe of New Orleans, La., James R.…

Age 78, of Lawrenceville Pennsylvania, born on September 21, 1947 and died on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She graduated at Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in 1966. Beloved mother of Carl (Crystal) Vogtsberger; loving grandmother of Kayla (Kedrick) Nelson, Justin (Ashlyn) Vogtsberger and Brandyn (Megan) Vogtsberger; cherished great-grandmother of Riley Nelson, Rory Nelson, Raegan…

Jacob G. “Jack” Antal Jr., 83 passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born March 12, 1942 in Johnstown, PA to late Jacob G. Antal, Sr. And Wilma (Kristoff) Antal. Survived by wife Margaret “Peggy” Schroeder and two sons, Jacob G. “Jake” Antal 3rd and John, wife Logan Smith and 5 grandchildren. Also 9…

Mancini, Dennis Eugene, 71, Delmont, passed away January 27, 2026. Born December 18, 1954, to the late Felix and Edna (Miller) Mancini. Survived by brother, Mark Mancini, cousins, and family that loved him. Dennis was a 1975 graduate of Western PA School for the Deaf, where he was a stellar athlete and held multiple school…

Note: Helen Craig was the wife of William Craig, WPSD superintendent, 1969-1993. CRAIG, Dr. Helen B., 89, passed away quietly on January 19, 2026, at Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach, FL. Born in Jacksonville, Illinois, she graduated from Edgewood H.S. (PA) and received her BA and PhD at the University of Pittsburgh and her MA…

Note: Gertrude was the CODA daughter of the late Enza and Ruth Ludivico; taught as teacher at WPSD till 1980s. Enza and Ruth were well known WPSD graduate and Alumni officers. Age 88, of Washington, PA, formerly of Penn Hills, PA, died on Thursday, January 15 at the Washington, PA Hospital. She was preceded in…