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Carli Dennis Obituary
She was the wife of Jeffery J. Dennis. She was born in Auburn, N.Y., on Jan. 4, 1976.
She was a daughter of Jill C. Tomandl Bitterman, Fort Myers, Fla., and William R. and Susan M. Bitterman, Clarks Summit.
She was a 1994 graduate of Abington Heights Senior High School.
She also attended Keystone Jr. College. She was employed by the Luzerne County Communication Center since 1998.
Her husband, Jeff, wants Carli to be remembered by her family and friends for her love of life and all it had to offer.
Her love for hunting and fishing and her dispatching police, fire and ambulance is what she will be remembered for most. Carli was active in the law enforcement community and her goal someday was to be a police officer.
Her willingness to participate in life and all it had to offer and her ability to make those around her make them shine is what Carli thought life was all about.
Also surviving are her grandmothers Betty Tomandl, Auburn, N.Y.; Mary Bower, Scranton; stepgrandmother Doris Parry, Clarks Summit; a stepsister Jill Price Brogan and her husband, Tom, Scranton; stepbrother Harold Price and his wife, Kimberly, Clarks Summit; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a niece.
Carli will be joined in Heaven with her beloved Poppy, John J. Tomandl; aunt Nancy Bitterman Pelicci; her gog and pop, Phyllis and John Laskos; grandpa, Jesse A. Bitterman; and cousin John Michael Tomandl.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Name/St. Mary’s Church, Swoyersville.
Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Fox Hill, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Carli Dennis
Celebrating Carli's 30th birthday on January 1, 2006
March 8, 2007
Toni Considine
August 31, 2006
Dear Jill:
Please know that both you and Carlie are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless, Toni
Kierstin & Chris Weber
March 21, 2006
Our deepest sympathy and heart felt prayers are going toward you, Jill, and your entire family. We know God is holding you in the palm of His hand. We pray you can trust and lean on Him. God Bless you, Kierstin & Chris Weber
Your Friend
March 18, 2006
Carli, you were an angel sent from heaven and taken home too soon. You taught me so much about life. You were there so many times for me when I needed a real friend. I will forever miss you and you will always be in my heart...
Karen and Deacon John Prave
March 15, 2006
Jill,
Karen and I are deeply saddened to learn of Carli's death. Our memory of her remains strong. We lift her and you in our prayers.
Deacon John
Cindy Netti
March 14, 2006
Jill
My very deepest sympathy in the passing of your beautiful daughter, Carli. It's been quite a few years from those Blessed Trinity & Girl Scout Days. She will always be with you with each step that you take. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Don Brandstetter
March 13, 2006
Jill and Bill,
So very sorry to hear about Carli. May your happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Fondly,
Linda and Don
Scott Brandstetter
March 13, 2006
Jill and Bill
I am so sorry to hear of Carli's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you both during this difficult time.
Kim Netti
March 13, 2006
It's been a long time since I've last seen Carli, but I remember her when we went to Blessed Trinity together. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Scott
March 13, 2006
Jill- I wanted to express my great sympathy for your loss and our loss in Carli. She will be sadly missed. I hope our display of emergency services at the funneral showed our respect and honor for her. She was an outstanding dispatcher, and an even greater friend.
Jennifer
March 13, 2006
Dear Jill and Family:
I am saddened by the loss of Carli. I worked with her years ago at 911 and still kept in touch with her. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing that Carli is with OUR LORD!
Peggy Driscoll
March 11, 2006
Jill- I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Carli's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.When I think of Carli,I can still see the spunky 6 year old girl,with big brown eyes and a missing front tooth. She had such a great spirit! I know I am far away, but,if you need anything please let me know.
In Heart,
Peggy Driscoll
San Dee Simmons
March 11, 2006
Dear Jill and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Carli's death. Carli and her family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please do not hesitate if there is anything I can do.
With deepest sympathy,
SanDee Simmons
Sam Falzone
March 10, 2006
Jill:
So sorry to hear about Carli. It was such a shock. My prayers and thoughts for you and your family. I wish I had been there to comfort you.
Sam Falzone
Irene Pidlypchak
March 10, 2006
Jill,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Carli took dance lessons with my daughter, Jennifer and you and I spent alot of time talking during rehearsals/recitals.
Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Irene Pidlypchak
Russ Harkins
March 10, 2006
Jill--I am so sorry to hear of your daughters' passing. i did not know her but seeing the tributes posted she must have been someone very special.You have my depest sympathys. take care of yourself.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. russ
Debbie Millard
March 9, 2006
Jill and Bill: I was so sadden to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you both at this time.
Jenn, John and Jenna Tomandl
March 9, 2006
Aunt Jill- We may not be with you but we want you to know that our heartfelt sympathy and best wishes are with you. Carli will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved her. Call us if you need anything. We love you.
Ted & Rose Foley
March 9, 2006
Jill,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers & thoughts. Carli is in Jesus's Hands now.
Love,
Ted & rose
Doreen Dec Henry
March 9, 2006
Dear Betty and Jill
My prayers are with you and yours in your loss. She is with the Lord. God Bless you doreen
Jean Westlake
March 9, 2006
Dear Jill, Betty and Family,
Love and prayers are with you in the loss of Carli.
Jean
Terrie Carrier
March 9, 2006
Dear Jill, Betty & Family,
Karen called last night to tell us the news. Your family is in our hearts and in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express our heartfelt sorrow for your whole family.
Love,
Terrie & Doug
Tracie (Gill) Freeman
March 8, 2006
Dear Jill and Bill,
I am very sorry for your loss. I can still picture Carli as my sister's flower girl. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Ken & Shirley Hojnacki
March 7, 2006
Dear Jill and Bill, We were shocked to find the listing of Carli's untimely death. From the photos of her on the net, it looks like she took after both of you. Although we never knew Carli, we're she had to be a good person with you as parents. We wanted to tell you how grieved we are by her passing and we hope you find comfort and closure soon.
Bonnie Struthers
March 6, 2006
Dear Jill and family,
I am so sad to hear of Carli's tragic passing. My thoughts are with you and my sincere hopes you will find the answers to this tremendous loss. We are all here for you. Bonnie
Terri Pagano-Holmes
March 5, 2006
Jill,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I can still picture Carli walking into my 1st grade class at Blessed Trinity. I can still see that little face. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Sympathy,
Terri Pagano-Holmes
Uncle John Tomandl
March 5, 2006
Carli's life was too short by our standards but just right by God's - It is now up to us to live our lives to best reflect her love that her life may be a reminder to us all of how much God loves us all.
Jean & Steve Gustafson
March 4, 2006
To Carli's family,
Steve and I are deeply saddened by Carli's passing. We love her, Jeff and all of you. God bless you all.
Ed & Sheila Lukowski
March 3, 2006
Jilly, We are shocked and sadened by this untimely loss. Your loss is our loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Carli was a lovely young woman. We are here for you. Lets keep in touch.
peggy flanigan(murphy)
March 3, 2006
jill.....i am so sorry for your loss....thinking about you and wishing you peace
Connie Petito
March 3, 2006
Dear Jill and family,
Our prayers are with you and your family during this time. We are sure to Carli is with the Lord and telling Him to watch over you and hold you in his arms.
We love you.
Your Monday Night Group
Joe Pilipczak
March 3, 2006
For Carli's family, Knowing you when you were so little was such a joy, but we all go to the other side where there are no more tears.
I pray for comfort for all the family. Iknow you will be missed so much.
Paul Buske
March 2, 2006
Dear Jill,
We were shocked to learn of Carli's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Paul & Ellen
Charlotte Burkart-Locastro
March 2, 2006
Jill & Bill - What a horrible shock to see Carli in the obituaries. Wishing you the courage and the strength to get thru this. She was such a delightful little girl.
Velma Struthers
March 2, 2006
Dear Betty and Jill,
You are both in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Words cannot express how sad I was to hear of your loss.
Love, Velma
Anne Struthers El-Omami
March 2, 2006
Dear Bette, Jill, Jan and John
We're thinking of you everyday and want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We remember Carli fondly as a young girl thoroughly enjoying her family, friends and life. That is the way we will always remember her...she will remain young, beautiful and delightful in our hearts.
Anne and Salem
Diane Gill-Tracy
March 2, 2006
Dear Jill and Family,
We were so upset to hear about Carli. What a tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We wish you strength to go on and will always remember her as our 'flower girl' on our wedding day. She will never be forgotten.
Jan, Bill and Eric Bullard
March 2, 2006
To The Family of Carli Bitterman Dennis: What can one say in this moment of tragic sorrow. Know that Carli is in a better place with ones she loved and someday, we too shall be there to celebrate life again with her.
Mary Struthers-Trauernicht
March 2, 2006
Dear Jill and family,
I want you to know you are in my prayers. Carli's death is a tragic loss. I remember her from the last time we were all together and she was so fun loving and full of life. My deepest sympathy, Mary
Lori
March 2, 2006
Although it's been years, I have not forgotten your contagious smile. I'm wishing your family comfort during this time.
Jesse
March 1, 2006
Those that loved you will hold you forever in our hearts. We will each find moments when our tears are mixed a smile; thinking of your quirkiness, your sense of humor, of times shared- your friendship. Our solace will come from our memories.
I miss you.
Russ Jenkins
March 1, 2006
You will be greatly missed and heaven is a brighter place with your smile and humor. I continue to pray for you and your family
Jackie
March 1, 2006
Carli,
I know you are in heaven with Jesus but I wish you were here with us. I will miss you more than you could ever know. You were always a good friend and was always there when I needed you. Jesus is holding your hand now.
Love,
Jackie
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