WALTON MARTHA L. (JAMES) On Saturday, March 22, 2014, of Swissvale. Beloved wife of 62 years to Thomas P. Walton; loving mother of Lee Ann Hricko and her husband, Daniel of Swissvale, Vivian E. Simone and her husband, Richard of Delmont, and Thomas E. Walton and Kathy M. Jozefov of Turtle Creek; dear Mema of David and Jenny, Christopher and his wife, Renee, Jonathan and his wife, Karen, and Matthew and Emily; great- grandmother of Noah, Isaiah and a great- granddaughter, Aria, on the way; sister of Shirley Ann Pastor and her husband, Buzzy, and the late Donald K. James, Charles E. James and Russell E. James; sister-in-law of Eva P. Thompson and her late husband, John. Friends received 2-8 p.m. TUESDAY ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. A Service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. Please send memorial contributions to the St. Jude Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38015 or Animal Friends of Pittsburgh, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pgh., PA 15237. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WALTON MARTHA L. (JAMES) ON SA...
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MAZUR FRANK A. CHICK 83, OF ...
MAZUR FRANK A. CHICK 83, of East McKeesport, died at home, Sunday, March 23, 2014. He was born October 3, 1930, in East McKeesport, a son of the late Michael and Katherine (Tubska) Mazur. He was a retired clerk for the U.S. Postal Service with 40 years of service, a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport, the East McKeesport Hilltop Pensioners', the American Legion Post 947, East McKeesport, and the North Versailles Senior Citizens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Nellie Tirpak, Joseph Mazur, Helen Senge, and Walter, Stanley, and Isabell Mazur. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rosemarie (Knorr) Mazur; sons, Kenneth (Mary) Mazur of Plum Boro and Thomas (Angela) Mazur of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Anna, Allison, Noah, and Emma Mazur; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the FORGIE - SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, with entombment following in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SCHMITT FREDERICK MILTON ON SA...
SCHMITT FREDERICK MILTON On Saturday, March 22, 2014, of Regent Square. Beloved husband of the late Carol Roden Schmitt; loving father of John A. Schmitt and his wife, Constance, Erick R. Schmitt, Amy M. Schmitt, Scheri C. Schmitt and Barry; and Spahr F. Schmitt and his wife, Dawn; dear grandfather of Christopher and his fiancee, Nina, Erica, George, Floyd and Oskar; great-grandfather of Logan Renae; son of the late August and Margaret Schmitt; brother of Mary Ellen Mayhall of Regent Square and the late John Schmitt. Mr. Schmitt attended Carnegie Tech in pursuit of his love of architecture. He practiced at Curry & Martin, Jamrom-Keegan Associates, and independently. Also, he was a deacon at Waverly Presbyterian Church. The funeral was held privately. Service to be announced. Arrangements by the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., Swissvale. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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TOOMEY MAURICE J. MOE AGE 74...
TOOMEY MAURICE J. MOE Age 74, of Shaler Twp., peacefully, on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Beloved husband for 50 years to Shirley (Aluise) Toomey; loving father of Michelle (Rich) Artisti, Maurice J. Moe (Kathy) Toomey III and Allison (Sean) Harding; devoted grandfather of Anthony Artisti, Kaylyn and Laci Toomey, Sean and Alise Harding; brother of John Jack Toomey, Sr. Anne Toomey S.C., Bro. Robert Toomey O.F.M. Cap. and the late James M. Toomey. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, from 1 till 8 p.m. Funeral Mass in All Saints Church, Etna, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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MOORE ELVIRA ANGELINE (SIRIANN...
MOORE ELVIRA ANGELINE (SIRIANNI) Age 73, of West Deer, on March 22, 2014. Beloved and devoted mother of Leighann (John) Gacci, West Deer and Lawrence (Aimee) Moore, Jr., Penn Twp.; loving grandmother of Brianna, Colin, Brenna, Ian, and Ryan Moore; loving sister of Mary Ann (Glenn) Bricker, Jacksonville, FL and Linda (Joseph) Martin, Emsworth; sister-in-law of Joseph (Joanne) Moore, Bellevue, Daniel Moore, Avalon, Thomas (June) Moore, Saxonburg, Charlene (Denny) Amend, Bellevue, Patty (Pat) Hallem, West View, and Mary Ellen (Danny) McDonough, Ligonier; 16 nieces and nephews, 22 great-nieces and nephews, and one great-great-nephew; daughter of the late John and Madeline (DiDomenico) Sirianni; beloved wife of Lawrence E. Moore, Sr.; and daughter-in-law of the late Edward and Dawn Moore. Friends received Tues., March 25, 2014, and Wed., March 26, 2014, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKRELL ROAD, RUSSELLTON, WEST DEER TWP. Parting Prayers Thurs., March 27, 2014, 9:30 a.m., Catholic Funeral Mass following in St. Victor R.C. Church, Bairdford, West Deer. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Holy Savior Cemetery, Richland Twp. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to honor Elvira's memory and service to St. Victor CCD Program, P.O. Box 149, Bairdford, PA 15006. View obituary online and leave condolences at: www.siwicki-yanickofh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DEMAILO SAMUEL A. 92, OF NEW S...
DeMAILO SAMUEL A. 92, of New Sewickley Twp., died Sunday, March 23, 2014. He was born November 21, 1921, in Ambridge, PA to the late Angelo and Filomena Seraphine DeMailo. He was a member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church, Ambridge and the former Christ the King Catholic Church. He was retired laborer for H.H. Robertson and served his country during World War II in the United States Air Force. Sam was an avid sports enthusiast and his passions in life included the Steelers and Pirates and all Ambridge sports teams. When you didn't find him on the ballfield, you would find in the ballroom dancing to the big band sounds. He was an American Legion and Pony League manager and coach in Ambridge for over 35 years and was inducted into the Pennsylvania American Legion Hall of Fame in 1992, Sam was also a member of the Ambridge VFW and American Legion Post and the Ambridge Eagles. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents, were his wife, Anita Mazzetti DeMailo; a daughter, Gina Focer; four brothers, Alex, Dom, Rocco and Philip DeMailo; and a sister, Florence Lintio. Surviving are his daughter, Judy (Norvel) Bollingmo, with whom he resided; son-in-law, Brad Focer of Harmony Twp.; two grandchildren, Jessica (Greg) Holloway of Southview and Sammy Focer of Harmony Township; two brothers, Louis DeMailo of Rochester and Orland (Sharon) DeMailo of Bethel Park; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great- great-nephews; and sisters-in-law, Alfreda DeMailo of Villa St. Joseph, Baden, Veronica Pavelek of Beaver Falls, and Loretta Swigart of Beaufort, SC. Friends will be received Tuesday, March 25, 2014, from 2-8 p.m. in the JOHN SYKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where prayers will be offered Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in Good Samaritan Catholic Church. Interment with full military honors provided by the Beaver County Special Unit will follow at 10:15 a.m. in the Chapel off SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, with burial following in Economy Cemetery. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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SINATRA JEFFREY ON FRIDAY, MAR...
SINATRA JEFFREY On Friday, March 21, 2014, Jeffrey, age 48, of Kennedy Twp. Husband of Leslie; father of Sydney and Alexa Sinatra; son of Anthony and Nancy Sinatra; brother of Frank and Anthony Sinatra; stepbrother of Karl Kikel and Jill Brennan. Friends received on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 2 until time of Service at 7:30 p.m. at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 700 7th St., McKees Rocks. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Please view our online guestbook at: www.musmannofh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BATES ERIC A. ON SATURDAY, MAR...
BATES ERIC A. On Saturday, March 22, 2014, age 25, of McCandless. Beloved son of Lynn Stewart and Alan E. (Bonnie Brimmeier) Bates; grandson of Carole and Dick Stewart; brother of Caitlin Bates (Tripp) Acker, Lauren, Julie, Meredith and Jennifer Bates; uncle of Harrison Dunn, Jack Bates and Aiden Frank. Family will receive friends Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive at Route 910, Sewickley, PA 15143, Franklin Park/Wexford, where Services will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry, 800 McKnight Park Dr., #802, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or Urban Impact Foundation, 801 Union Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Please pay tribute at: www.schellhaasfh.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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HELD JAMES G., SR. AGE 82, OF ...
HELD JAMES G., Sr. Age 82, of Monroeville, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Devoted husband of the late Josephine C. Held. Jim was a loving and supportive father to James G. (Mary Beth) Held, Jr., and Laurie (Bob) Ireland. His greatest love and pride were his grandchildren, James Emerson and Haley Rose Held. He is survived by his sister, Mary (John) Libroth; brother-in-law to the late Ann and Carl Frank; he is also survived by his nieces, Carla Hatfield, Mara Jo Nivens, and Pamela Libroth; and nephews, John Frank and Andre Libroth. Jim was employed as a principal by Gateway School District for 37 years. After his retirement, he worked 17 years at U-Haul Repair Center in Monroeville. Jim loved working in his yard, watching his grandkids play sports, and listening to them perform with their dad. He also served his country as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Friends received Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL, INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, March 27, 2014, 10 a.m., at St. Bernadette Church, with Father Tony Gargotta as celebrant. Interment will be private. Memorial donations to the National Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 3468 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237, are greatly appreciated. Corl Family Directors, 412-372-2100. www.corlfuneralchapel.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ORTMANN CHARLES S. AGE 79, OF ...
ORTMANN CHARLES S. Age 79, of Uniontown, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 10, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Sebastian J. Ortmann and Christine Sholtz Ortmann. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard Ortmann. Charles graduated from St. Martin's High School in 1945 and received his degree in electrical engineering from University of Pittsburgh. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After the war, Charles worked for RCA, Grumman Corp. and FOSECO Company as an electrical engineer before retiring. He, his wife and family are lifelong members of Saint Therese de Lieux Roman Catholic Church of Uniontown. Left to cherish Charles' memory are his dedicated, loving wife, Julia Rich Ortmann; eight children; 12 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; a great-great- grandchild; and a sister-in-law, June Ortmann of Pittsburgh. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA, where the family will receive friends on Monday, March 24, 2014, from 2 until 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in the funeral home from 8:30 until 9:15 p.m., with a Parting Prayer. A Funeral Mass celebrating Charles' life will be held in Saint Therese de Lieux Roman Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with Msgr. Michael Matusak, as celebrant. Full military rites will be accorded by General George C. Marshall, AMVETS Post# 103 of Hopwood, PA. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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BARNES THOMAS EDWARD AGE 81, O...
BARNES THOMAS EDWARD Age 81, of Ross Twp., on March 22, 2014. Husband of Nancy Marie McElhattan Barnes; father of Ann Meyer (Jim), Mary Barnes Jones (Daniel), Thomas Edward Barnes, Jr., and John William Barnes (Elaine); son of the late Thomas L. and Mary E. Barnes; brother of Sarah Gerwick; grandfather of Susan Bressler, Erin Meikle, Jeffrey Meyer and Paige Marie Barnes. Mr. Barnes was an army veteran of the Korean War. He was a graduate of Gannon University, and was employed as a CPA with the Internal Revenue Service. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial Tues. 12:30 p.m. at St. Ursula Church. Please visit us at: www.neelyfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LOVASIK BETTY ROSE (PODOLINSKY...
LOVASIK BETTY ROSE (PODOLINSKY) 87, of Tarentum, died Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Presbyterian Senior Care, Oakmont. Born January 11, 1927, in Tarentum, daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Chovanes) Podolinsky. Survivors include her children, Michelle M. (Dr. Richard) Byers of Enon Valley, PA and Michael S. (Lisa) Lovasik of Ross Twp.; also surviving are her grandchildren, Emily and Katelyn Byers and Brian and Kevin Lovasik; and a brother, Joseph Podolinsky of Tarentum. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Lovasik in 2008; and a sister, Wilma Stoeffel. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 347 E 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526, Blessing Service 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014, followed by a Christian Funeral Mass in Holy Martyrs Church, Tarentum at 10 a.m. Interment in St. Clement Cemetery, Tarentum. Family suggests contributions to Woodside at the Willows, care of Presbyterian Senior Care, Oakmont. VISIT: www.dusterfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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STEVENSON MARY ANGEL AGE 81, O...
STEVENSON MARY ANGEL Age 81, of Greensburg, on Saturday, March 22, 2014. She was born January 11, 1933, in Carnot, PA, a daughter of the late Anna and Chester Angel. Mary was a graduate of Sewickley High School. She received a BS degree in Home Economics from Penn State in 1954. Mary worked for US Steel, Robert Shaw Controls, and also for West Penn Power in Greensburg for 17 years, retiring in 1996. Mary loved to travel, and spent many vacations on Elderhostel Tours visiting Germany, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, and her favorite destination, England. She was an avid reader and loved mystery novels, working at Barnes and Noble for several years after retirement to share her passion for books. Every fall she enjoyed watching Penn State and Stealers Football. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Stevenson in 1968; and three brothers, Donald, Chester and Robert Angel. She is survived by her son, David A. of Forest Hills; daughter, Julie A. of New Freedom and Craig A. of Greensburg. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton at Green St., Greensburg. A Funeral Service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in the funeral home, with the Rev. Martin R. Ankrum, officiating. Private interment Sewickley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, alz.org. www.bachafuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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DANIELS LILLIAN BRANDT AGE 92,...
DANIELS LILLIAN BRANDT Age 92, of Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Daughter of the late Senator Herman P. and Allie (Heid) Brandt; beloved wife for 62 years of the late Arnold R. Daniels. She is survived by a daughter, Debra Webster of New York, NY; and a son, Peter B. Daniels of Rowayton, CT; sister of the late Paul W. Brandt, H. Carl Pete Brandt, Richard S. Brandt, and Elizabeth Atkinson. She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Penn State University, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Lillian worked for the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette and was the Director of Special Events for the Joseph Horne Co. She was a member of the Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh, Highland Country Club, and Hiland Presbyterian Church, and was listed in Who's Who of American Women. Family and friends are invited to her Funeral Service on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. in Hiland Presbyterian Church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-364-4444. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.brandtfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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LESKO JOHN J. ON MARCH 22, 201...
LESKO JOHN J. On March 22, 2014, age 61, of West Mifflin. Son of the late Andrew S. and Genevieve Lesko; fiancé of Sue McKeever; brother of Stephen A. (Jeanne) Lesko; uncle of Amy (Tim) Hrivnak and Scott (Christine) Lesko; great- uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was an avid Steelers and Pitt Panther fan. Arrangements entrusted to the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-461-6394. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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WRIGHT EDWARD M. PEACEFULLY, O...
WRIGHT EDWARD M. Peacefully, on March 20, 2014, of Stanton Heights. Husband of Towanda; father of Tarah and Taylor; brother of William, Clifford, Melvin, and Lois (Jean); and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation Tues., March 25, 2014, 4-8 p.m. at SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 N. Lang Ave. Service Wed., March 26, 2014, 11 a.m. in Victory Temple Church, Graham Blvd., Wilkinsburg. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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GOODMAN ROSE M. AGE 92, OF MUR...
GOODMAN ROSE M. Age 92, of Murrysville, died Friday, March 21, 2014. She was born January 26, 1922, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Conrad and Jane Hunzinger Fritz. She was a veteran of WWII serving with the Marines as a parachute rigger and was a member of the Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent J. Goodman, in 1994; a son, Vincent J. Goodman, Jr. in 2005; and a brother, Eugene "Sonny" Fritz. Rose is survived by a daughter, Patricia "Patti" (Frank) Weiss of Murrysville; three grandchildren, Joseph B. Goodman, Robert F. (Molly) Weiss and Christopher M. Weiss; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte Rose Weiss; two sisters in Florida, Jane Keacher and Marge Stebbings; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at the HART FUNERAL HOME, INC., Murrysville. Additional visitation 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, March 27, 2014, at the Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville, with a Funeral Mass at noon. Entombment will follow in the Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. If desired, memorials may be made to Mother of Sorrows-Mother Theresa Outreach or ViaQuest Hospice of Pittsburgh. www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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VANZIN BETTE A. AGE 62, OF WAS...
VANZIN BETTE A. Age 62, of Washington, passed away at home on Saturday, March 22, 2014, with her family by her side. Born September 19, 1951, in Pittsburgh, she is the daughter of George and Rosie (Duncan) Harris. Beloved wife of 43 years to Thomas J. Vanzin; cherished mother of Stephanie Thornton and Jessica (Joseph) DiFiore; dear grandmother to Miranda (Joseph) Brantner, Devon Thornton, Madilynn, and Anthony DiFiore; loved great-grandmother of Issac Brantner; sister of Larry (Mary) Harris, Robert Harris, and Carol Bigley. She was preceded in death by her father, George Harris; and sister-in-law, Georgeann Harris. Bette loved to sew and work on crafts. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. at CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army at https://donate.salvationarmyusa. org or to Boys Town at https://secure.boystown.org. Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at: www.cremationfuneralcare.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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ABBOTT ALAN J. 08/15/1948-04/1...
ABBOTT
ALAN J.
08/15/1948-04/15/1985
GRANT J.
07/07/1954-03/24/2000
Love, Dad.
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FALLER CHRISTOPHER RONALD MAY ...
FALLER
CHRISTOPHER RONALD
May 7, 1990 ~ March 24, 1998
An Angel Waiting
On a hill in the distance
A young boy quietly waits
Patiently he watches
For his family at the gate.
His brown eyes shine so brightly
As hope swells within,
For soon he'll see his loved ones
And never part again.
How joyous will be the meeting
As mother holds her child,
And father kisses softly
The angel ~ his long lost child.
Once more they'll hold each other,
And tears will be no more.
Forever they'll be together
As they pass through Heaven's door.
Dedicated to Christopher, who we miss every moment of every day!
Love, Daddy, Mommy, Rachel and Mark
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