The community of Seven Fields, Pennsylvania, and the UPMC medical family are mourning the tragic loss of Madeline Spatafore, 25, who was killed on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026.
Her death is being investigated as a murder-suicide. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Madeline was shot by her husband, Ryan Hosso, 26, in their Graywyck Drive home. Hosso later took his own life in a nearby wooded area.
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Remembering Madeline Spatafore
Madeline is being remembered as an exceptionally high-achieving, kind, and dedicated young professional.
Professional Accomplishments: At the time of her passing, she served as a Neurovascular Critical Care Physician Assistant at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Academic Excellence: A graduate of Seneca Valley High School, Madeline attended Duquesne University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2023 with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
Community Involvement: During her time at Duquesne, she was highly involved as the academic chair of the Delta Zeta sorority, a member of the Honors College, and a participant in several professional honor societies, including Pi Kappa Epsilon.
Tributes from the Community
Friends and former advisors have shared heartfelt memories of Madeline’s impact:
Philip Clarke, a former Duquesne advisor, described her as someone everyone loved being around because of the light and energy she brought to campus.
Professional Legacy: Colleagues at UPMC and fellow students from her PA program have expressed shock and deep sorrow, noting that she was at the very beginning of what promised to be a brilliant medical career.
Official Information & Services
As of May 1, 2026, official funeral arrangements have not been publicly finalized. Information regarding memorial services is expected to be shared through local Butler County funeral homes or by the family in the coming days.
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