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Kathy Gould
February 8, 2013
I had the honor of taking care of Christa on St Luke's rehab. I lost my best friend to breast cancer and thought it would be difficult to take care of her because of the memories. In the end it was an honor to have met her and her family. She IS an inspiration to me as a mother, wife, and friend. Such a beautiful soul and it was truely an honor to have known and cared for her for that short time. Thank you Christa for sharing your beautiful spirit with me!
Kathy
Jacqueline Morey
January 30, 2013
My deepest sympathies Mike, to you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.
Jeff and Lori Soldo
January 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
tracey schaeffer
January 28, 2013
My deepest sympathies to your family you lost a great shining light in your life and for a time it will be dark but she will light your way again as your shinning angel.
Donna Keim
January 27, 2013
It was a privilege to watch the Casciole children who lived in a home filled with love and laughter grow into the adults they are today. Their mother was the most optimistic person I ever met and Christa had her giggle and wonderful outlook. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside and to know her was to love her. There are no words to express the sorrow I feel for her family. Christa will be forever missed by a multitude of people and an inspiration on how to die with dignity by all of us.
Cary Gregory
January 27, 2013
Mike,
We were so sorry to hear the news. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Lutz-George
January 27, 2013
Our deepest sympathies go out to Christa's family. It was an honor to know her and call her a friend. Her smile always welcoming and the gleam in her eyes as she enjoyed every minute of her family and their activities was an inspiration. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
johnna Grabusky
January 27, 2013
It has been an honor and a privilege to have known Christa. She lived with Integrity and died with Dignity. She truly ALWAYS, had a smile to offer and a positive comment to add. She is my IDOL. I have learned a lot. May you rest in peace. May you show others the way. May you be able to tell your loved ones YOU are Ok,…I know you are. You are FREE.
January 27, 2013
Dear Michael and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I will add Christa's name to our prayer list. Know that the kids at school will be praying for you and your family.
Love,
Mrs. Judy Slivka
Melissa Miranda
January 27, 2013
I am so sad to hear this news! This obituary is an amazing tribute and I hope it fills Christa's family with pride and joy. Although I did not know Christa that well, I do remember her energy & smile every time I saw her. My son has been in school with Kathryn since they were in Be Safe together. My heart breaks for Kathryn and her brother, and for Christa's husband. May your family find comfort in the warm memories you have through this extremely difficult time. There are no words that can heal your pain, just know that you are in thoughts, prayers & hearts of many of us out here.
With deepest sympathy,
Matt, Melissa & Alex Miranda
Tina Lilly
January 27, 2013
My prayers go out to Christa's family as the days forthcoming will not be easy as you have lost a wife, mother, sister, daughter who loved you so much. To Christa, you will always be remembered by me as the kindest person who left a little of yourself in all of us. Rest in peace and follow your family in their journey through your new home.
January 27, 2013
Our deepest sympathies go out the the Maholik & Casciolli families. I've had the pleasure of knowing Christa & Mike at different points of my life. Christa was a great friend in high school, and Mike has been a great co-worker. Christa always brought tremendous passion and energy to everything she did. I can honestly say that she was one of the nicest and caring people that I have ever had the fortune to know. After re-connecting with her several years ago, it was great to see that she hadn't changed a bit! She took that passion and energy and focused it on Mike and the kids. Although she is no longer physically with us, her spirit will be present in our memories and hearts.
Our prayers will be with Mike and the kids during this difficult time.
The Millers
Rachael, Olivia, Michelle & Steve (WHS 86 / Lutron Electronics)
Macungie, PA
Andrew Zaso
January 27, 2013
We knew her such a short time, but she left behind inspiration and kindness that will last a lifetime for our family. We feel lucky that we were able to call her a friend.
Bill, Maria and Julia Kammetler
January 26, 2013
Christa's warm personality, cute giggle, caring ways and great sense of humor will always be remembered by our family with love in our hearts! We will always cherish our time together at the Outer Banks--we are so fortunate to have spent the time with her that we did have! Our prayers and love are with you, Mike, Lucas, Kathryn. We are so very sorry for your loss...
Bertha Westbrook RN
January 26, 2013
You have my Greatest Sympathy, May the Peace of God comfort the Maholick Family at this hour of sorrow. May love and comfort surround you, and may you feel peace deep within your hearts.
Lisa Bresnak
January 26, 2013
Her smile and laughter brightened any room she entered. She was such an ispiration to everyone she knew. I am so thankful and honored to have known such an amazing and talented women. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. My deepest sympathies.
January 26, 2013
Our sincerest sympathies to Christa's family and friends.
Beverly and Bill Curnow
Mary Schmidt and Family
January 26, 2013
Mike, Lucas and Kathryn,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your friend, wife and mother. May all of the happy times and wonderful memories you shared help get you through this most difficult time.
Kristin Fezzuoglio(Stackhouse)
January 26, 2013
Dear Mike,Lucas, and Kathryn,
Dan and I send our love and prayers to you and all of your family. Christa and I first met in high school while participating in the Northampton County Jr. Miss Pagaent. We became instant friends and have remained close all these years later. We shared so many fun times thorough high school, college, and beyond. Our weddings, Lucas and Kathryn's births, our love of sports, and so much more. Christa made the world a better place and always brought a smile to those around her. She is now with God as I know he has some special plans for her in Heaven. She will be a special angel on the shoulder of each one of us forever.
With love and special prayers,
Judy Kuhns
January 26, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love to all of you from your old neighbor on 12th Avenue.y
Krista Malone
January 25, 2013
My deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Christa. What a wonderful woman, what a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
JOEL BERARDI
January 25, 2013
Mike -
I am so so sorry. This was such a long hard road for your family. Please let me know if I can help in any way in addition to the donation - and I mean that sincerely.
January 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this amazing person. Christa's legacy will continue to shine through her children. I feel honored to have known such a courages person.
-Mike, Sharon & Luke Van Buskirk
WAHS 86' (Tamaqua, PA)
Jolene Herb
January 25, 2013
Forever in your hearts, always in God's hands.
January 25, 2013
Dear Mike, Lucas, and Kathryn,
We knew Christa and met her briefly through our daughter, Tonya.
She was such a remarkable woman and we are grateful to have met her. We pray for peace for you, and comfort from family and friends. You all have our deepest and most sincere sympathy. With love and prayers, Terry and Pam Kramer
Lori Palinkas Wynne
January 25, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the Maholick and Casciole families. I grew up in West Easton next door to the Leonard Casciole family and knew Christa as a young girl. I remember her as a sweetheart of a girl with an infectious smile. Even though it's been years since I have seen her, her loss weighs heavy on my heart. May God bless all of you through this terrible journey. Keep your memories of her close to your heart in hopes that they will bring you comfort and peace. Rest in peace Christa.....your suffering is no more.
Dan and Carol Gallo
January 25, 2013
Our prayers are with you and your family Mike. Christa was such a fun and amazing person. She fought a courageous battle. All our best Mike.
MaryAnn Schmidt
January 25, 2013
Extending my deepest condolences to the Maholick family. Jeanne, please know that your Central friends are thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. Christa's courageous battle is an inspiration to us all.
Marianne Potter
January 25, 2013
May your wonderful memories of love and laughter comfort you all. Christa was certainly a role model to all.
Gina Scala
January 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Christa. She was destined to be a great teacher and she did not disappoint anyone with her goals. She made an impact in the classroom everyday. We thank you for sharing Christa with us and so happy the we were part of her professional development.
On behalf of our department please know Chista will always be remembered.
Dr. Gina R. Scala
Chair
Special Education/Rehabilitation Department
East Stroudsburg University
January 24, 2013
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Christa was a student teacher in our building, and we remember her well. She was dynamic and always smiling. It was wonderful getting to know her and see her in action. She was truly "a natural" at teaching.
~ Governor Wolf Faculty & Staff ~
Elizabeth Melchor
January 24, 2013
I'm keeping the Casciole and Maholick families in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I'm so sorry for your loss of Christa. A very special guardian angel has been sent to Heaven to keep watch over you all until you meet again!
Tom and Kathleen Johnson
January 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family...she was a wonderful person who will be dearly missed. Our deepest sympathies.
Judy Hambleton, Lutron
January 24, 2013
Mike and family, may God bless and comfort you at this very difficult time in your lives.
Linda Cuvo
January 24, 2013
Mike,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. May the wonderful memories you shared bring you comfort. God has received an Angel, Christa will be watching over you and the children with love and guidance until you meet again.
Callie Harlan
January 24, 2013
Dear Casciole & Maholick Families,
I went to ESU with Christa. She once sent me an email from the computer lab saying she was a ding dong and forgot her phone, there was a big black block on her computer screen and all kinds of silly things. I kept the email and have looked back on it several times because she reminded me not to take myself so seriously and to just laugh off the bad things.
She was an amazing person and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to know her. My thoughts are with you.
All the best,
Callie
Woody and Cookie Fehnel
January 24, 2013
Our prayers and sympathy go out to Christa's friends and family. She was a beautiful woman and wonderful roll model who fought a courageous battle against her disease. May you all find comfort in the fact that she will no longer be in pain and that the love and support you all gave her was a comfort to her...Rest in peace Christa.
Karen Montgomery
January 24, 2013
Mike, Lucas, and Kathyrn,
I feel honored to have been a very small part of Christa's VNA team. Her giggle was infectious and it was obvious how much she loved and was loved by her family and friends. The last time I saw her before Thanksgiving, she talked about how she truly believed she would be able to continue to share in your lives in another dimension---and she said she was thinking about ways she could let you know she was there..I'm sure she'll be creative, whatever it is! Many prayers and blessings to you as you miss this wonderful, warm lady. Karen Montgomery, VNA of St Luke's
January 24, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the Maholick family. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
The Dorko Family
scott clauser
January 24, 2013
Mike,
So sorry for your lose, we will keep you and your family in are thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Lisa Clauser
Lori Allison-Gregory
January 24, 2013
May God bless, and strengthen the families, in this time of sorrow.
January 24, 2013
Christa was one of my PDS students at ESU. She had a wonderful outlook on life and her future in education, as well as being an excellent student. She loved her family and spoke of them often. I will think of her often and keep all of you, her family and friends, in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
(Professor) Susan Brink
January 24, 2013
Words cant not express my sympathy to you all, my heart goes out too all of you! So sorry for your loss! The Doriety's
January 24, 2013
Dear Casciole & Maholick Families
My deepest sympathy for your families during this difficult time. Christa was a beautiful person and I pray that God will give you strength and peace during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet (Murray) Minnich
WAHS 89, Shippensburg 93
Jenny Baker Lance
January 24, 2013
Mike,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Although I don't recall knowing her at Binney, Christa was obviously an amazing woman. My prayers are with your family.
-Jenny Baker Lance
Mark V. Ehrlich
January 24, 2013
Mike, I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep you & your family in my thoughts and prayers.
January 24, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies and condolences. May your faith give you strength.
- John Wallaesa and family
Karen Knipe
January 24, 2013
Mike, my deepest sympathies to you and your children. k2
David & Jennifer Weinstein
January 24, 2013
Dear Michael and Family,
I was very saddened to hear of your loss, and of Christa's long and courageous battle with her illness. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our most sincere condolences during this difficult time.
Terry Enea
January 24, 2013
Mike, Lucas and Kathryn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most sorrowful time. Christa, a beautiful woman, wife and mother. She was a shining star in life and now in heaven, the brightest star. She will be missed by all, but never forgotten. My heart aches for your loss in Christa's passing. - Terry
MELVA MCARDLE
January 24, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pete Zelinsky
January 24, 2013
Louis my deepest sympathy on your loss,
January 24, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our families prayers. She was a beautiful person. God bless you and your family.
The Pellicciotti Family
Eleanor Pacenta
January 24, 2013
To Michael and family. My deepest sympathy and I will keep you in my prayers.
January 24, 2013
I am sorry to hear about Christa's passing. She was probably one of the nicest girls in high school that I knew. Always smiling, being nice to everybody. My prayers go out to the family. May God be with you all, Susan Hulbert Wolfe
Sheena (Rhymer) Krock WAHS 1988
January 24, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Christa's passing. I remember her kindness, light and humor. Wishing her family and friends peace and comfort.
Frank Scattene
January 24, 2013
Mike,
To you, your children, and your extended family, my sympathies.
Michelle Cutrona-Allison
January 24, 2013
Dear Casciole and Maholick Families,
My deepest condolences to everyone. Christa was a beautiful, positive woman who could light up a room with her smile. May all the happy memories and time spent together help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Michelle Cutrona-Allison
WAHS Class of 1989
Kelly Reibman
January 24, 2013
To the Maholick and Casciole families.
My condolences on the loss of Christa. I only knew her from high school and she is an extraordinary person and her smile was contagious. She is a beautiful person and will be missed greatly by many. She is no longer suffering from her disease. She is at peace and is a bright, shiny star in the heavens. RIP
Kelly (Storm) Reibman
WHS Class of '86
Donnie Rush
January 24, 2013
To The Casciole and Maholick Families,
We want to express our deepest sympathies, prayers, and condolences for the loss of Christa. She was such a wonderfully beautiful, upbeat, and polite young lady. Her amazing talents, and never-ending love for life and those she knew, will always be remembered. Christa was our neighbor, and she always said hello with her trademark smile and pleasant personality. We will all miss her greatly, but we know she is at peace now. May God bless her and care for her as He best knows how.
Sincerely,
Donnie Rush (WHS '98), and The Rush Family
Christa was with us during the birth of our son, Noah (1995). I think she was more excited than we were. We will miss her dearly, Jim & Lisa Kyle
January 24, 2013
Mari Wahlgren ( St Lukes PT)
January 24, 2013
to Mike, Lucas and Kathryn, I had the honor and privilege of treating Christa in physical therapy after her surgery. She was a breath of fresh air and always brightened our day with her smile, laugh and good humor. She truly was a remarkable person who fought her battle with great strength and dignity.
Tina (Rampulla) Fogel
January 24, 2013
My sincere sympathy to Mike, Lucas and Kathryn and to the Maholic and Casciole families. An angel in heaven will be looking down upon you. May God's Grace give you strength at this difficult time.
Don and Ethan Riehl
January 24, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for the Maholick family. Lucas, please know that your Blue Devil teammates and coaches are thinking about you and your family.
Martha Kellow
January 24, 2013
My prayers are with the entire Maholick family and especially for Mike and the children. Christa was an inspiration to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. We all fell in love with her at ESU where she earned her teaching certificate. Throughout her illness, she taught me the true meaning of faith, courage and acceptance. Her candle expired far too soon. She will remain in my heart, forever.
January 24, 2013
Christa's obituary says it all! To know her was to love her. She was an exceptional person and role model for so many,especially her Lucas and Kathryn. Our hearts are heavy at this time, but Christa would not want this. Take comfort in knowing that her amazing spirit will live on in her children. We are all blessed to have known her.
We send our condolences and gratitude to Mike, Lucas, Kathryn, Uncle Lou, Sue, Adam, Hannah, the Maholicks, and too many numerous friends and family to mention for all you did and endured for Christa during this tragic journey.
Fondly,
The Leonard Casciole Family
Angel & John Baratta and Peg Muretta
January 24, 2013
Dear Mike, Lucas, Kathryn, Lou, Susan and Family,
We would like to extend our sympathy during this most difficult time. Even though you are hurting, Christa is NOT anymore! She is now an Angel flying high and watching over you right next to Jesus. Pray & talk to her and always keep her memory alive. Love to all!
Sincerely,
Easton Orthodontic Associates
January 24, 2013
Susan & family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved sister. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. May you find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories you've shared.
Shana Restucci
January 24, 2013
I am so sad to hear of Christa's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you...
Heidi Thatcher
January 24, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Michael, Lucas, Katherine and the rest of the family. Know that so many people are thinking of you and are saddened by the passing of such a beautiful woman. Christa was a ray of sunshine, even when battling her illness, she remained positive and upbeat. She was the type of woman you aspired to be - caring, an amazing character, full of integrity. She will be missed. But know she is watching over all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers - Heidi Thatcher
Jennifer Canone
January 24, 2013
Dear Cascioli and Maholick families:
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Keep the happy memories alive and may they help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Canone
WAHS Class of 1990
Lisa Kyle
January 24, 2013
Mike, Lucas, and Kathryn,
I give you my deepest condolences. Christa was such a wonderful person. . and will be missed by all who knew her. She always had the brightest smile and could make you laugh in any situation. Her life was filled with so much joy with you, Mike, and I remember how lit up with happiness she was when she finally had her family when Lucas and Kathryn were born. That is truly all she ever wanted was to be a wife and mom. In her short time here, she sure did it all. . .everything that meant anything to her. She loved you with her whole heart. Take comfort from this day forward that she is now at peace and that because of you, she left here complete. I am grateful that I was one of the lucky ones to have known her and will hold her close in my heart until I see her again. Love to all three of you.
- Lisa
Jill Strause (Dr. Anna's)
January 24, 2013
Dear Mike, Lucas, and Kathryn,
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all. Christa was a joy to know and to know her was to love her. I enjoyed taking care of her and I feel honored to say she was also a friend. We shared many funny stories and memories and she will never be far from my heart. We have lost an angel here on earth, while Heaven has gained a very special person. God bless you Christa and may you rest in peace.
Brooke Austin
January 24, 2013
I will miss you, my friend. I have never laughed as often and as loudly as I did when I was with you. Thank you for being my friend. I will cheer extra loud at ballgames...just like we used to. Miss you.
Robb Simmers
January 24, 2013
You will be truly missed
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