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Sarah Schaaf Obituary

Sarah Ann Schaaf, age 28, of Meadville, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

She was born on September 13, 1988, in Erie, Pa., the daughter of Thomas Schaaf and Susan Oberley-Gryta.

Sarah graduated from Meadville High School and later attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She was of the Roman Catholic faith and had attended St. Brigid's Catholic Church. Sarah loved her daughter Amiah Korrine Hamilton and took care of her every need.

Sarah is survived by her father Thomas Schaaf and his wife Jeanette of Erie, Pa., her mother Susan Oberly-Gryta and her husband Jeffrey Gryta of Meadville, Pa., one daughter Amiah Korrine Hamilton, a sister Jennifer Panko and her husband Timothy, and their son Eastlen of Meadville, Pa., a brother Adam Richard Schaaf of Meadville, Pa., an uncle Anthony Oberley and his wife Marianne of Nebraska, an aunt Marianne Oberley of Springboro, Pa., an uncle and her Godparents Bill Schaaf and his wife Beth of Waterford, Pa., an aunt Carol Schaaf Hirsch and her husband Mike of Erie, Pa., and a stepsister Kimberly Linse and her husband Matt and their two children Grady and Riley of Waterford, Pa. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Sarah was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Richard Schaaf and Eileen Schaaf, her maternal grandparents Marianne Oberley and Joseph Oberley.

Family and friends are welcome to call on Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 1 until 4 p.m. at the Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 4:30 p.m. at St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church, 383 Arch Street, Meadville, PA 16335, with Father Thomas Trocchio officiating. Interment will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Erie, Pa., on Monday, January, 9, 2017.

Please sign Sarah's online guestbook at hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335.

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To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Erie Times-News on Jan. 7, 2017.

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November 1, 2019

I miss you

Jim Cunningham

January 8, 2017

Jen, Adam, Tom, Jeanette,

The most poignant words spoken at Saturday's Service:
Jesus Wept.

Jim, Kelly, Tony

Ginger Nicholson

January 8, 2017

Tom and Family,

So very sorry about the loss of your daughter. I can't even imagine the pain you are going through. Please know I am thinking of you and sending my deepest condolences. Praying for you. May God give you strength.

Kevin Monahan

January 7, 2017

Tom:

My very sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your daughter. Prayers for you and your family.

Eddie and Chris Yeast

January 7, 2017

So very sorry about your loss,Sue. What a beautiful girl. You and your family will be in our prayers.

January 7, 2017

Tom & Jeanette,
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
Steve Rocky

Krista Wooten

January 7, 2017

So very sorry for your devastating loss. My heart is breaking for you and your family and I will be keeping y'all close in my prayers.

Pam Roudabush

January 7, 2017

Warren and I are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

Pam and Warren Roudabush

Timothy McGrorey

January 7, 2017

Tom we are saddened to hear about the loss of your daughter. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family. A loss at any age is very difficult, but such a young women. We hope you can find peace and some understanding about this grave misfortune. God speed Sarah. From our family to yours.

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1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral and Crematory

614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA

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Mass of Christian Burial

4:30 p.m.

St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church

383 Arch Street, Meadville, PA

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Interment

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Erie, PA

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