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April 16, 2008
Eirin Connelly
December 22, 2007
Dear Joe and girls, I am so happy to again tell you how sorry I was to hear about your loss. Your Mom was a kind thoughtful neighbor . God bless you MaryEllen ,Jolene and Joe. Love, Eirin
Jolene Bak
December 13, 2007
Mom, your love will forever be in all our hearts. I think of you every day (as I always did). I only hope I will be as wonderful a mom as you were. We have so many great memories. Your positive outlook, even in times of difficulty, set an example for me that I will always try to live by.
Mom and Jolene c. 1991
December 2, 2007
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Mom and Dad as 'Elvis'
December 2, 2007
Mom, ME, Donny at Donny's art show
December 2, 2007
Mom and Dad
December 2, 2007
Mom and new kitty Coco
December 2, 2007
Linda Spernyak
December 1, 2007
To Mary Lou's family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I have fond memories of Mary Lou. We worked together as aide's at Ohio School.
May she rest in peace.
Judi Hennessey
December 1, 2007
I didn't know Mary Louise but I imagine her daughter, MaryEllen, has all of her wonderful characteristics. I know she will be sorely missed by all who came into her sphere of influence.
Lisa Martineau
November 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Colleen Schwartz
November 29, 2007
I always enjoyed talking with Mary Lou, because she had a great skill of listening and being positive. It felt that she wanted to spend time with whoever she was with at that moment. I will remember her fondly.
Dolores Burcyk - Bittner
November 29, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. From the Daughters of Mary & Ed Burcyk
MaryEllen Pytlik
November 29, 2007
~~God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can and Wisdom to know the difference~~ ... words that Mom lived by when she was diagnosed with macular degeneration, and words that I take comfort in now. God's sign of the burning tree in the front yard of Mom and Dad's house on the night she passed has also soothed me, as "some say the burning bush is a picture of God's grace that draws us to Him". Mom was a beautiful woman, loving and kind to all.
I miss you Mom and I LOVE YOU so dearly!
Linda Geldin
November 29, 2007
MaryLou was a wonderful friend and I will miss her very much. We've kept in touch since she retired from BOCES. I enjoyed our dinners, phone conversations and memories of our families and students.
With sympathy and prayers,
Linda and Alan Geldin
Beth DiFranco
November 29, 2007
Maryellen, I am so sorry to read about the passing of your mom. I hope you and your family are well. Beth DiFranco from Rite Aid
I miss my B-day honk in the drive-thru since I have moved to Az.
Marsha Buenzow
November 29, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Mary Lou. She will be sorely missed.
Michael O'Hear
November 29, 2007
She was a kind and lovely lady, and will be missed by all who met her. My condolences for your loss and my support for the days a head.
Carol Kalinowski
November 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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