It looks like Mary Ellen has a wonderful family who really love her / Karen
Hello, I just happen to stumble onto this web site and as I read about Mary Ellen and saw all of those wonderful pictures of her and her family it looks like she lived a very full life with those who loved her so very much. You have a beautiful memorial for Mary Ellen and it was nice to have seen it. Condolensces & Blessings to your family~Karen
JUST PASSING BY / SUE PASSERBY BOB I DID NOT KNOW MARY, BUT I KNOW WHAT IT LIKE TO LOSE THE ONE YOU . I LOST MY HUSBAND AFTER BEING TOGETHER 20YRS. BUT WE HAD 10 MONTHS TO SAY WHAT WE WANTED TO EACH OTHER.I LOST HIM ON JAN.24.2005. I THOUGH MY LIFE HAD ENDED. BUT GOD BLESSED ME WITH ANOTHER WOUNDFUL MAN.AND I AM HAPPY AGAIN AND I KNOW HE WOULD WANT ME TO GO ON WITH MY LIFE. AND I AM SURE THAT SHE WOULD WANT THAT FOR HER FAMILY TO. GOD ONLY GIVE'S USE ONE CHANGE AT LIFE.I HOPE YOU ALL THE HAPPINESS IN THE WORLD AND I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER IN MY PRAYERS.
For Bob / Dianne (jeanne Ketcham Memory Of)
You have no need to worry, Your love will see you through If others saw the love you shared Then God can see it too.
He is a very loving God One that will clearly see That both of you do belong together for eternity.
So do not fear the future Take all you can from life. For waiting for you at the end Will be your loving wife.
Dianne
so sorry / Carla i'm so sorry to here of this terrible loss, another young woman tacken from the world and all i can think is why?? and were not gonna get the answer to it. i know there still here around us i once went to a median and she told me things that no one else knew and she said donna will be with me everystep of the way so i know your wife will be with you and the kids everystep of the way my prayers go out to you and your family xx
OH my goodness...I was on the web looking up something else and came across this....I cant believe it...what happened to our dear Mary Ellen? I send my condolences to the family and other friends. Im so very sorry.
Thank you. / Chris O'Malley (Passerby) I didn't know Mary Ellen, and I found this site while doing a search of Hess's Department Stores. However, I wanted to thank you for putting this site up in memory of Mary Ellen. It's obvious that she was a lady who loved life and her family and to be honest, it reminded me that that's the most important thing we can do while we're here - live life to the fullest and remember that our family is what matters most. I'd forgotten that a lot lately and it was nice to be reminded in the most unexpected way.
So thank you Mary Ellen, Bob & Alyssa for sharing your life with us. I can tell Mary Ellen is missed and you are all in my prayers.
Chris
so sorry for your loss / Kim Wallace (passerby) hi to mary ellen and her family. god bless you all. i lost my mom 3 months ago and the hurt is something you just can't explain. i have so many questions about why did god have to take my mom so soon. i know you still miss your mary ellen and i want you to know that you are not alone in this sorrow. god bless mary ellen and her family and loved ones. it is never easy losing anyone i'm sure but i know what you are still going through. love a friend in christ kim.
Inspiring/ Mark Hogan (Visitor)
May God be by your side.
Words of condolence/im so sorry for your loss. / Terri Franklin (Visitor to the site ) Dear Bob and Allyssa,Marys site is one of true beauty as was her good nature and kindness, i am a visitor to Marys site, i feel privelidged to read about such a lovely mother, wife, friend and a true gift from god, i am only so sorry that god needed her back before her time.I know only too well the feelings of every waking morning without such a gift walking your earth and being beside you.I know that one day, when the time is right that mary will greet you with open arms at gods heavenly gate.Unfortunately not bieng able to see Maryin the physical sense makes everyting seem too dark at times, but please remember these words, just because you cannot see her, dosent mean she isnt there, im sure she is watching over her family every moment of every day and the love in all of your hearts will keep Marysmemory alive forever.My best friend and stepmum had her life stolen by the cruelties of this world, i only wish everyone was as kind and loving as our loved ones lost, but unfortunately hatred and jelousy took tinas life, all her choices and plans in life were stolen, ive asked Mary to help Tina in her healing time and wrap her angel wings around her to comfort her..god bless you all.xx
With a lady who looks so popular with all the children and friends may i say, god bless you. you must hurt deeply as i did with my niece but with such nice lady's like you mary are missed by so many.sleep well and all i ask is please look after my niece rachel. she's the cheeky devil climbing trees. she shouldn't have this time.
Afterglow/ Bob Sipos (Husband, friend, partner ) Afterglow: I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun. Of happy memories that I leave when life is done. Anonymous
IF I KNEW....... / Bob Sipos (Husband) This is a poem that Mary Ellen and I read at the funeral of a friend's son about 1 1/2 months before Mary Ellen died. We both thought it was beautiful and an important message to everyone about how we all need to live each day with the other people in our lives the best that we can, realizing that you never know what tomorrow brings. I never would have imagined that I would be using it in the future for my own wife. I had this on her picture boards at the viewing.
If I knew it would be the last time That I'd see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. It I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day. If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute to stop and say "I love you" instead of assuming you would KNOW I do. If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, well I'm sure you'll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything just right. There will always be another day to say "I love you," and certainly there's another chance to say our "anything I can do?" But just in case I might be wrong and today is all I get, I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. So if you're waiting for tomorrow why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes you'll surely regret the day, that you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish. So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear. Take time to say "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "it's okay." And if tomorrow never comes you'll have no regrets about today. Author Unknown
I will always remember Mary Ellen as a very special cousin. My contact with Mary Ellen was limited to the occasional family event, which were usually large gatherings. However, no matter how large these gatherings were, Mary Ellen would always find me and begin a conversation. And I always enjoyed her company. She was the type of person that had a way of making you feel important. She was always interested, always comfortable to be around. I always walked away from my conversations with Mary Ellen feeling good - feeling connected to her, even though I rarely saw her. It did not surprise me to learn of the type of work she did - she was an inherently good person.
My broken Heart. / Ana Sanchez-Hartung (sister) Sister, bridal shower for Andrea ( your Godaughter) . I saw so many people with sisters. And there are 2 cracks in my heart, 1 for you & 1 for Dad. I know you didn't want to go. But I'm having a really hard time dealing with this. Sometime I forget, and I speak about you in the present tense. I miss you so much. At times I feel like if I dial your tele.#, you will answer. And this whole thing is a nightmare. I do my best to help Mom. She still is a mess. I try to remember happy times. I really feel sorrow for Bob and Alyssa. This was not suppose to happen. You were such a happy family, so complete. Bob is a wonderful to Alyssa, and I thank God for that. I miss you, and I really feel sad when I see sisters together. My heart is heavy with sorrow. So Mary Ellen, please look over your family, and please look over your Godaugher. I will always love you. Your broken-hearted sister , Ana
CHAIN OF COMFORT / SELMA FLYNN (POMC) BOBBO.MEMORY-OF.COM (friend) PLEASE REMEMBER NOV 1ST IS CHAIN OF COMFORT PLEASE JOIN US LITE A CANDLE ON YOUR LOVE ONE SITE PASS IT ON TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WILL BE ALL DAY SO WE CAN PRAY FOR OUR SWEET ANGEL THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.
For My Sister, Music Should be to John Lennon's "Imagine" / Ana Sanchez-Hartung (sister) Imagine she's in Heaven, It's easy if you try. And she's all around us. Doesn't want us to cry. She would want the family living for the day.
Imagine she wants no sorrow, I know it's hard to do. She would want us to live for all the Happy memories, too; Imagine all friends and family, She would want us all at Peace.
You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I know some day we will join her, and we'll be together as one.
She imagines all our emotions, I'm sure that she can. She knows our need for sadness and she helps us when she can. Imagine all the people, sharing in our grief.
You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope friends and family join us, and we will all go on as one.
I composed this for my sister a few weeks after her passing, trying to calm myself and listening to John Lennon' s song Imagine, I found myself thinking of her and writing these words. The words came so easily as if she was sending them to me. My husband and my three children know of the lyrics and they knew exactly what my sister meant to me. And they said everything will be o.k. Mom.
Music to John Lennon's "Imagine".
Lyrics by her sister, Ana
Miss you so much Sister!
Alyssa/ Jenn Baca (Passing by ) Alyssa, I just wanted to say i am sorry about how your heart hurts. I lost my mom 3 yrs ago, and I feel like my heart breaks everytime i realize she isnt here. I have read the tributes, keep leaning on your family and friends. Trust that the Lord has a plan.
THANK YOU FRIEND / SELMA FLYNN BOBBO.MEMORY-OF.COM (friend) It's the time of year when we're reminded to give thanks.
Instead of waiting until next year to be reminded,
Let's make every day one of thanksgiving;
After all, each day is a unique gift.
So, give a hug for no reason;
Say I love you, just because;
Share a smile with a stranger;
Take the time to count your blessings;
Don't take anything or anyone for granted;
And end each day with no regrets.
Thank you, my friends and family,
For sharing, caring, laughing and crying with me.
I'm truly blessed to have each and every one of you in my life
And I am thankful you have allowed me
To be a part of yours.
May you and yours have a safe and memorable Thanksgiving.
passing by / Trisha Huelsman (passing by ) i just lost my niece, 1 week ago, and we maded her a website, here also, i came across, your site , and it touched my heart, i just wanted to say, you and your family are in my prayers, God Bless
A SPECIAL TIME WE WILL NEVER FORGET. / Ana Sanchez-Hartung (Sister) My sister and her husband were waiting to receive word from China about their little baby, already to be named Alyssa Mei-Ling, our niece. They received a amall picture of her at about 3 mos. old. They were thrilled out of their minds. They instantly had copied made and drove to Reading where our mother and my family live. My husband and I will never forget the happiness we saw in their faces. There are no words to describe it. They were just fulled with happiness. It was so exciting. My sister kept asking me question about raising a child, since we have three. I could only tell her that she and Bob would be wonderful parents. Everything would fall into place. But we wish to keep the memory of their happy moment of that evening in our minds & hearts forever. We never saw such a happy couple. This memory will stay with us forever. It certainly is a thrilling moment to keep in our minds.
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