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Sheena Villa Obituary

Sheena Villa
Sheena Marie Amelia Villa, 25, cherished daughter, sister, cousin, granddaughter, niece, and friend, died on Friday, March 24, 2006 in the trauma/neuro intensive care unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, following an automobile accident. She was the daughter of Barbara (Hallman) Maquera and Bill Villa, both of Allentown. A sister of Patrick Villa, Cruz Maquera and Gianni Villa, all of Allentown. A stepdaughter of Angie Villa of Allentown. Sheena was a 1995 graduate of Cathedral School, Allentown and a 1999 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School. She attended the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, on a dance scholarship. Sheena was a student dancer, member of the Inner Rhythms competition dance team and an assistant dance teacher for Steps in Time dance school, Allentown. Since 2001, Sheena was a dance teacher and choreographer for Expression of Dance, Nazareth. Survivors: Surviving with her parents, brothers and stepmother are paternal grandparents, William P. and Helen (Morrissey) Villa of Allentown; maternal grandmothers, Anna Marie (Iasiello) Hallman of Allentown and the late James Hallman; aunts, uncles; friends; 33 cousins. Sheena participated in the Gift of Life Donor Program, the regions organ and tissue transplant program. Services: memorial Mass, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006 in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103. Arrangements entrusted to ODonnell Funeral Home, 908 Hanover Avenue, Allentown.

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Published by Morning Call from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Sheena Villa

Sponsored by a friend of the family.

219 Entries

Kelly McCabe

May 2, 2016

I see nobody has posted in here for a while, and I'm not sure if there is a new page to post on. I was just thinking about Sheena and found this posting. She was my dance teacher who I had 10 years ago. Rest in peace Sheena. I will always remember you.

September 4, 2014

No matter what happens in my life, the only thing that makes me cry is the thought of you being gone. I miss you.

Stephen Wagner

June 2, 2013

Sheena, surely you are an angle now.

Jamie

September 27, 2012

Sheena I think of you every single day. I miss your smiling face and big beautiful eyes. For some reason though tonight I can't get what happened on that horrible night out of my mind. One minute were hugging and laughing and joking and than a couple hours later you were no longer in our lives. I miss u dearly and I know I will see u again someday. I love you <3

Robbie Bossert

November 8, 2011

I hope that we helped make a difference.

The Bossert Family

Kaitlyn Maxwell

March 24, 2011

thinking of you today and always.

Meg Guerreiro

January 9, 2011

Thinking of you.

September 14, 2010

Sheena,

I just wanted to let you know that I had to write a paper about someone who greatly impacted our lives. I wrote about you. My professor gave me lovely comments and said your story was inspiring. I got an A on that paper. I miss you so much. Keep shining, I know you're always there. Love you.

March 20, 2010

For beautiful Sheena, and her beautiful family. Sheena was a blessing to this world and so are all of you!

Janet LaCava

February 8, 2010

I just discovered this, accidentally but, then again there are no accidents. I wanted to share my condolences, even though four years later, with her loved ones. I lost my son, at age 23, to a drunk driver and know your pain. I hope that you have been able to get through the pain and live life again. God bless you all.

October 19, 2009

Sheena,

I never met you, but I know others who knew you and from what they say about you, you sound like truly a special woman. I'm so sorry for your family's loss and though its impossible they will ever get over your loss, I hope they will one day find some peace.

I hope you and your child are in a better place.

Peace.

September 18, 2009

Sheena, for some reason I can't get you off my mind today. I miss you. About a month ago I was unpacking some boxes and came across a card you wrote for me years and years ago. It made me smile thinking I still had something you once gave me. Always in my heart.

Meghan Preiss

May 15, 2009

Sheena. I never met you when you were apart of our steps in time family. but i remember kathleen and robin always talking about you. you were an amazing dancer. and i always looked up to you. now on Friday, May 15, 2009; I am doing my social studies project on you. you are a great inspiration. and we miss you so much. every year at our June concert when Your family gives your scholarship award to the graduating seniors i cant help but cry. You meant so much to Steps In Time. and you can never be replaced. I know you watch over us as we dance in our competitions and other concerts. We miss you. <3

March 24, 2009

I just thought of you today for some unknown reason, and then I looked and saw it was three years ago today. You'd be 28, and your baby would be about 2 and a half. You are so missed.

August 24, 2008

Sheena,
I'm so lonely without you!

April 7, 2008

Its so hard to believe that you have been gone for two years...it seems just like yesterday that you were here...you are missed so much!

Mark

March 27, 2008

Sheena Villa - I still think of you and your smiling face. Two years later and people are still stopping in to write to you. That shows the impression you had on us. You are missed. Happy Birthday.

Love Always, Natdog

March 26, 2008

I can't even think of a day that I don't think of you. When a song come on in the car that reminds me of you...I actually turn my head to imagine that your sitting there shaking your shoulders to the music. Then I start to. This makes me smile. I'm so glad there are so many memories of you all around me. From OLD pictures, to songs, and the notes we wrote. There are so many people that love and miss you and you are so lucky to have that, and they were so lucky to have you.
Love you Beana.

Meghan

March 23, 2008

happy birthday sheena!
i love you and miss you <3

March 23, 2008

Happy Birthday!!!

Meg

February 28, 2008

thinking about you.

i love you so much.

Your Beatle buddy

October 24, 2007

In my life...I love you more.

say hi to John for me.

Susan Aluma

September 28, 2007

Sheena,
There's a new angel in Heaven who would love some dance lessons. Gloria Strauss age 11 earned her wings a few days ago. Gloria loved to dance. Show her around and give her some happy feet in true Sheena style. I think of and remember you often.
Sue
Marisa's Mom

April 27, 2007

I hope your family can begin to focus on the good memories now that it's over bc that's what you would want. We all still miss you so much!

Erin Jonigian

April 25, 2007

u were so cool and i miss u
rock hard in the after life

Erin Jonigian

April 25, 2007

Hay miss Sheena I miss u more than ever and can't stand the thought of your passing you and your memories will go with me every where. U were so cool and made up great dances. I will perfrom for you at the recitle. Hope you aprove and have fun

taylor

April 18, 2007

Dear Miss Sheena,
Wow, i guess this really is happening. sometimes i wake up and think maybe it was just a dream, that i will go to ballet class and see you there teaching. then i realize that ur not. thats the thing that hurts the most. i admit that i barely knew you at all, that the only thing i knew about you was that ur first name was Sheena. But i regret never knowing more. everyday i learn something new about u and those are the things that hurt the most. i never told anyone this but i cry almost every night and i pray that u will be back in my life the next day but ur not. I know ur watching over us...all of us. here is a poem i wrote:

Why?
Whenever my heart starts to hurt
I sit and start to cry
And then when im finally finished
I sit and wonder why?

Why did u have to go so soon?
Why didnt i know ur full name and such?
And even though I didnt know u that well
Why do i miss you so much??

Its not the full thing, but i thought u would like to hear or read it. I started to write poems when u died and u have always been the main topic. I have learned so much about you, and that is what makes me miss you so much. I hope u r watching over me and everyone else that u mattered to. I know i'll see u again some day. I love you so much!
<3 ~forever and always~
taylor

Mark

March 29, 2007

Your dad said it best last year when he said you'll be 25 forever. Happy Birthday Sheena, I hope you can read this from where you are. I've been thinking about you all week. We all miss you.

Deb Duminie

March 24, 2007

Miss Sheena,

I can't belive it has been a year since you have left this earth. Everyone still loves you more than you will know and I am sure you saw that on Saturday when everyone when at a benefit dance marathon. We came in to visit this weekend and as soon as my daughter heard about the dance marathon she wanted to be there for you and your family. Take comfort in knowing that you touched many and we'll always wear our pins proudly that say it all, dancing for you Miss Sheena!

Tara

March 23, 2007

Happy Birthday Miss Sheena! It hard to believe its one year that you left us! Miss you!

Meg Guerreiro

March 23, 2007

Happy Birthday Sheena!!

Meg Guerreiro

December 21, 2006

Not a day goes by that Sheena does not cross my mind. What a wonderful person.

I wish all of the Villas and the Maquera's the happiest of holidays.

Deb Phillips

July 11, 2006

Dear Barb & Bill,

I first signed this guestbook on March 29. I cannot believe that it is coming up on almost 4 months. I still think of Sheena often. Different things will bring back memories of her as a little girl (dancing) and growing into the sweet young woman that she became. I'm still thinking of all of you and missing Sheena's presence.

Love & Friendship Always,

Nicole Danchak

July 1, 2006

Miss Sheena, I only met you this year, but you impacted my life so much. You made me feel welcome in class with your stories. And you just told us everything that you did the past week as if we were a group of friends hanging out instead of in a class. It wasn't like there was a teacher in the class, just a more advanced friend helping the rest of us out. It came as such a shock when I heard the news. When I went to the funeral, that's when it finally hit me, that you were gone and you wouldn't be coming back. That was very hard to realize. The recital this year brought tears to my eyes because the 1st number was dedicated to you. You would have been proud to see it. I miss you very much and love you Miss Sheena!

Nicole

Tammy Zerfass

June 27, 2006

The recital has passed and the flowers have wilted but your memory is still strong for all that you have touched. It was so easy to tell which numbers where choreographed by you. Every single one of them had a piece of you and every girl will take that piece through life with her.

Time may pass but you will live on!

We Love You and Miss You!!

Tammy and Briana

Lois (Lynn) Weber

June 27, 2006

Dear Barb and family.

I just recently learned of the loss of your daughter. Although we go back a long, long way, I never forgot your friendship as a young girl. As a mother of two girls, one your Sheena's age, I can only imagine the enormous pain you are going through. The loss of a child is, by far, the worst pain any parent can endure. I know that your grief must be bottomless and you will grieve for a long time. I will pray that in time, the memory of your daughter will bring joy back into your life and that having once been blessed by her, you will be sustained by the memories you shared. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Val Hoff

June 18, 2006

To Sheena's family,

I didn't know Sheena, but my daughter dances at Expression of Dance. WE attended the rectial this weekend and we could see the love that everyone had for Sheena. THey truely were dancing for her this weekend. It was easy to see that she has touched the lives of many. Take comfort in the fact she has been an inspriation for so many of the future's great dancers!!

Hayley burger

June 10, 2006

I didn't know you but I miss You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Meg Guerreiro

April 28, 2006

sheena, i miss you. im strong, but i need you with me.

you are my everything

Dennis Albert

April 26, 2006

Bill, Barb, and the Hallman and Villa Families,

I was deeply saddened by your tragic loss. I only met Sheena one time many years ago but by all the outpouring of love it's easy to see that Sheena inherited the best qualities of her mom and her dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Dave & Leslie Billowitch

April 22, 2006

Barb & family, We only learned of Sheena's passing this evening. We were shocked and deeply saddened and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Taryn Hollander

April 18, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. I have really fond memories of working with Sheena last year, and my thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

Ellen (Emig) Dorshimer

April 11, 2006

Barb,

It has been many years since we have seen or spoken to each other, but as soon as I saw the picture of Sheena, I immediately recognized the smile and eyes of her mother. I can't begin to imagine the pain and sorrow you are going through at this time, but wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Even though I didn't know Sheena, after reading some of these entries, I have seen how she touched the lives of so many with her talents and love and how blessed all of you were to have had her in your life. May God bless and take care of you, Barb.

Meg Guerreiro

April 11, 2006

not a day goes by that I don't think about how wonderful you are

Terry Burger

April 8, 2006

Dear Bill, Kate and Fran Villa,

I did not know your blessed daughter and niece but I can see she had your beautiful characteristic Villa smile. I too know what it is like to lose someone special. My sister died of a brain tumor when she was 7 yrs old. It is a horrible pain that no one should ever experience. Please try to focus on the wonderful 24 years you had with Sheena and the amazing affect she had on the world and those around her. My heart goes out to you and your entire family. My prayers are with you. Sincerely Terry Roth (from William Allen High School) now Terry Burger from Lehigh Valley Hospital.

debbie borrego (kranyecz)

April 6, 2006

sheena this is better late then never, i came up for your beatiful service and to see all the people you touched in your life in amazing. i will always remember you.

Kelly McNabb

April 5, 2006

It's always such a tragedy to lose a loving soul from this world, and for that, my heart felt condolences go to all of Sheena's family and friends. I haven't seen Sheena since 1994 when I graduated from Inner Rhythms, but seeing her face, I immediately knew her smile and remember her as a young girl. I sounds like Sheena blossomed into a beautiful yound woman and dancer. I'm sure she is looking down on all of her family and friends with that same smile on her face.

Melissa Zimmermann (Jessica's sister in law)

April 4, 2006

To Sheena's family -- I never knew Sheena, but am so sorry that the world has lost a woman who clearly touched so many through her love of dance. I hope that, over time, your wonderful memories of her become a stronger emotional force than the pain you must be feeling now, so soon after your loss. My condolences.

Catharine (DiMeglio) Ache

April 4, 2006

Sheen may be gone in body, but her loving and caring spirit will live on forever in the hearts of her family and friends. Happy memories are what helps to ease the loss of someone so very dear and precious. I wish you all many happy memories. You have my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Gary & Pat Ward

April 4, 2006

Barb, Bill and family, I am so sorry we didn't know Sheena as the beautiful adult she became but all those signs were there in her younger years. Her memorial Mass was such a warm tribute and we hope you receive some peace from Monsignor Murphys' kind words. Truly she is still with us and only her place of residence has changed. Prayers and strength to you all. Gary, Pat & Kevin Ward

a friend

April 4, 2006

As sad as it is see you leave everyone... God has a purpose for all of us and then we return home to him. You have touched so many lives and what you have accomplished in a short 25 years, the rest of us may take decades to do.

Dance with the angels.....Remember God has all the special angels and now he has a front row dancer.

Rest in Peace and may your family find comfort and peace in your memories.

audrey ebbo beers

April 4, 2006

To Kate Villa and family,

My deepest sympathies to you all. May God be with you and give strength to you during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Sincerely Audrey

Sylvia Pituch

April 3, 2006

Dear friends and students of Sheena....I too have experienced the senseless death of a dear friend....the ache is so, so deep, and it hurts so bad.... you cannot imagine that your heart can feel this broken. And words such as saying it will get better are meaningless right now - it will take a long, long time...but....do not let Sheena's death be in vain. There are lessons to be learned and you can honor her memory by listening to what she would be saying to you now if she were here. Do not hesitate to reach out for help if this road is still too unbearable after awhile. Do not be afraid to stand up for what you have learned. And continue to live....Sheena would want you to do that......May you each feel the wings of the angels wrapped around you giving you comfort and peace. xoxo

"Rather than mourn the absence of the flame, let us celebrate how brightly it glowed."

To Sheena's family...."There are no words", however be assured of our continued prayer as you journey through this "new normal" - and be open to the ways in which Sheena will let you know she is still with you.

"Though the voice is quiet, the spirit echoes still"

love, Sylvia (Cara Eschner's aunt)

Tara Nagy

April 3, 2006

I didn't know how much you meant to me until I went to your funeral. It hit me so hard that you were never coming back and I miss you so much. I enjoyed your class so much because you had the greatest stories to tell and you were so full of life. RIP

<3 always

Tara

Lauren George

April 1, 2006

I went to school with Sheena for 12 years and I will always remember her as the little girl with the big personality. She was a wonderful person with a huge heart. My deepest sympathies go out to her family and friends. You are all in my prayers.

nichole keating

April 1, 2006

sheeny what can i say...you and i had so many wonderful times together, so many that every day that goes by i remember another funny moment that we shared and wish that you were still here with us to continue with those great memories. i would give up anything right now just to hear you say one more time "love you baby!" that was the last thing you said to me and that will forever stick with me til the day i die. baby you had an impact on every person that came in your path, if it wasnt teaching dance it was teaching life to all of us. you helped me through some tough times and no matter where you were what you were doing you dropped everything to be with me and help me. you were a blessing in disguise to me as well as everyone else. like i said before to know you was to love you and we all most certainly did. you will forever be in our hearts and all of our prayers. i love you so much baby watch down on all of us and be our guiding light. you finally get to meet my daddy and dina we love you all! take care of us. party it up in heaven your definately the hottest angel there!

bill,barb,pat,& cruz... my deepest sympathies go out to you and the rest of your family and my prayers will always be with you.

i love you sheeny,

nichole

p.s. "what happened to us!!!?" i will never forget that night pizza and chocolate forever!

Lisa Cohen

April 1, 2006

Dear Sheena’s Family,

Your daughter was such a nice person and an awesome dance teacher. My daughter danced with Miss. Sheena for the past six years. Sheena always gave Abigail a smile, laugh or encouraging words. Sheena even gave Abigail pointers on her choreography that she did for her school talent show. It gave Abigail such pleasure that Sheena came to see her dance.

Just know that Sheena touched so many lives during her short stay on this earth. We know that wherever Sheena is, she is laughing, smiling, and dancing for all to enjoy.

We will remember Sheena in our hearts with much fondness.

Sincerely,

Lisa and Abigail Cohen

Alissa Jebitsch

April 1, 2006

Sheena...

I remember the last time I saw you when I was home from grad school...the last thing you said to me was, "Good Luck in Boston." And that one summer when a bunch of us stayed at my house a few nights. Staying up late, so fun! You were always so fun to be around, always full of life, such a doll. Chatting about dancing in Jen's backyard...being about the only two people who had to take the public bus home from Central!

I know that you're teaching everyone to jam up there. You will be missed more than words can express. I'll see you when I get there...have my shoes ready:)You're in my prayers always.

Neil Hever

April 1, 2006

Bill, My love to you and your family at this difficult time. I'll always think of Sheena when I pull out my treasured copy of "Rocket to Russia" to play side 1 track 6. God bless the little girls in our lives - the little girls who grow up to be our beautiful ladies. I will take your advice and give my daughter Miranda some extra hugs and kisses - even if she doesn't want them right now! All my love, Neil

Sara Pruneski

April 1, 2006

As children, we always look up to those older than us, hoping that one day we could be like them. As young dancers, we admire those unique individuals who are able to not only arouse a standing ovation in a packed theater, but can talk to us and support us like family. I was a young dancer at Steps in Time, and Sheena was the dancer I looked up to the most. I admired her technique, her style, and above all her performances; Sheena was one of those rare dancers that can connect with the audience no matter what the choreography. She illumniated the stage with her smile and attitude, not just going through the steps, but truly dancing the movement. This is why I admired Sheena so much; she was my example of what it is to be a dancer through the way she could excite an audience and give an outstanding performance. Even as I continued my career at Steps In Time, every now and then a fellow dancer and I would think back to those amazing solos and all the times she supported us through our first solos at competition. Occassionally I would run into Sheena somewhere, and we would always end up talking about dance and the studio. It always made me happy to see her because she was such a genuine person.

Being apart from the Steps In Time family, as I now consider it, during this time has made me long for those days when I was little and would watch Sheena from the wings backstage, just to get a glimpse of her dancing. With an event like this, it is so important to remember those happy times, the jokes, the smiles, even the applause. To Sheena's family, I am deeply sorry for your loss, but I hope you can find comfort in realizing the strong impression Sheena had on the lives of so many dancers. I am sorry I could not be there today, but realize she is in my thoughts and prayers everyday. For her smile, energy, and spunky personality, Sheena will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Love and peace.

Mr.& Mrs Gene Iasiello

April 1, 2006

Dear Barb and family

Just want you to know your in our hearts and our prayers at this difficult time. Love Gene and Marie

Louann Martucci

March 31, 2006

Dear Barb, Bill & the Hallman Family,

Sending you my sympathy and love at this very sad time, and praying that the Lord gives all of you the strength to get through these difficult days ahead.

I grew up as part of a family similar to the Hallmans'. We all went to St. Paul's grade school and there was a Hallman, a Martucci or both in one of the classes. I have very fond memories of the Hallmans' and how they always were a loving and close family who were there for each other getting through some very trying years. Times like these, it is a blessing to have a large family, and I know you all have been sharing this tragedy together and supporting one another.

Barb, I cherish the memories that I have with you and your family - St. Paul's, CYO, SYA, Salisbury HS, CCHS, The Shanty and on and on.

Sheena must have been a very special young lady, when I read all the lovely messages from so many who cared about her, such pretty eyes, a beautiful smile and just as beautiful inside. I wish I had the chance to have known her.

My heart aches for all of you and I will continue to keep you in my prayers and in my heart.

Brian, Diane and Leah Mlodossich

March 31, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so very sorry about this terrible tragedy.

Mary Wears

March 31, 2006

Bill and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you comfort in the days ahead. I am so very sorry for your loss.

God bless you.

Dave Follweiler

March 31, 2006

My debut as keyboardist for Bill and Angie's band, the Villas, took place a few years ago at a concert at the Theater Outlet in Allentown, which also featured Sheena dancing to a song from the Villas' then-upcoming CD. Not surprisingly, she did a stunning job, and got a very warm reception from the large crowd in attendance. It's a memory I'll always carry with me. So now it can be told, Sheena ... we'll miss you very much. But we hope your family can at least take some comfort from all the love-filled messages you're getting.

Melia McIlhaney

March 31, 2006

As a mother of two girls that had Miss Sheena for class,I have to say she inspired them to do their best and taught them the love of dance.

Theresa McIlhaney

March 31, 2006

Miss Sheena you were the best dance teacher at the whole studio. All of our routines were the best. I am sure that we will never forget you and we will always miss you.At Miss Tayna's Expression of Dance, we could never find a replacement as good as you. Since you showed me how great lyrical, and dance in general is, I will always dance. I'll miss you.

Gina Genardi

March 31, 2006

Sheena-I am extremely saddened by this tragedy. You were such an amazing person. Your love of life was an inspiration to all of us. I will always remember the memories we had together in and out of Steps In Time. I am very blessed to have had you as a friend.

Love Gina

To Sheena's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. She will truly be missed.

Laurie DeAngelo

March 31, 2006

I would like to sincerely thank Sheena's family for sharing with us their wonderful gift, Sheena. We are so lucky to have known such a special person whose passion for life and dance was so apparent in every thing she did and every little way. She truly is a gift and will never be forgotten. My prayers are with all of you, God bless you for sharing her and also in your time of greif.

Louise & Harold Ambrose

March 31, 2006

So sorry for your loss.

Louise & Hal (Caroline Boderman's sister)

Katie Musolino

March 31, 2006

Sheena was such an inspiration to all of the young dancers at Steps In Time, including me! I had the opportunity to wear one of Sheena's costumes for my first solo when I was younger, and it meant so much to me to be able to follow in the foot steps of such an amazing and inspiring dancer. Not only were we all motivated and inspired by her dancing, but we constantly felt included by her bubbly personality and love for everyone in the studio. My heart goes out to her parents and family, especially those cousins from Steps in Time. Lauren, Alex, and Marisa, I love you guys and wish I could be there to support you!

bailey jackson

March 30, 2006

miss sheena,

i will miss you so much. i can not believe that your gone. you were such an inspiration to everyone and you were known and admired by so many people. i will always remember the things that you taught me in ballet and lyrical for the past 2 and 3 years. Also the many fun times that we had in those classes as well. i love you so much i miss you.

Veronica Keselica

March 30, 2006

Miss. Sheena,

I wish i could have told you how much of an inspiration you are to me and how much I look up to you. You always felt like the big sister I never had. You were one of the best dancers I've ever seen and you inspired me to be all that I can.

They say "DANCE as if noone is watching..." well I'm going to dance because I know that your watching! "Sooner than it seems life turns around.." I still hear you laughing and telling your stories. I just wish i could see you again on tuesday so you can tell us more stories. At first I was really scared and sad that you can't be with us anymore...but then i thought you never left, your still right here with us, in our hearts, and watching over us. I'm not scared anymore because I know I'll be up there with you one day!

I LOVE YOU MISS. SHEENA<3

Your always in my heart<33

Briana Zerfass

March 30, 2006

Miss Sheena, we don't know why you had to leave like this but

God has his reasons. We don't know what his reasons are yet but maybe some day this will all make sense. I was always really happy to go to all of your classes because you were always smiling and you always had a good story or something sweet to talk about. I love the things that you use to have Katie W and Katie B do like the funny dance's! These are things that I will never forget. I wish I could talk to you just one more time. I have so many things I need to tell you. I love you and I know no one will ever forget about you! You will always have a place in my heart. I know that the studio is not going to be the same with out you. GOD bless Miss Sheena and her family and friends. I know our team is not going to be the same without you.

You will dance forever in my heart!

I LOVE YOU MISS SHEENA!

<3 Briana

Kerrin Fair

March 30, 2006

Miss Sheena,

You were a great dancer and teacher. You are greatly missed and thought of often. I will never forget you. Not to mention all the fun times we had in class with you eating all the time. You always siad to think of a string thatpulls us up, I now know that you are that string. I can belive that this happened but everything happens for a reason. It was just your time and now you ar ewatching over us. Evey thime that I dance it will be for you. You were one of a kind. You will always be in our hearts.<333

Laura, John, Scott & Carrie Marakovits

March 30, 2006

Barbara & family,

We remember seeing Sheena and the rest of your beautiful family at family gatherings at Joanne and Bob's (mostly when the kids were all little.) We are truly saddened by the loss of Sheena, may you find solace in knowing she is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Diane Longenhagen-Milia

March 30, 2006

Dear Bill, Angie and the entire family of Sheena,

We are all so saddened by the loss of your Sheena. As I have read the warm and loving condolences sent to all of you, I can see Sheena was a ver special young women who was admired, cherished and loved by all. May you all find comfort and peace during this very difficult time. Please know how much you are being thought about by the entire Longenhagen Family, and that you are in all of our prayers. May God Bless you all.

Diane Longehagen-Milia and Family

Robert Blessing

March 30, 2006

Sheena had a profound effect on all those around her. She was truly special, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Ellen Strohl

March 30, 2006

To the Villa Family,

Allentown Central Catholic offers you our heartfelt prayers for the loss of your beautiful daughter, sister and friend.

Her impact on the many young women she influenced through her love of dance will never be forgotten.

She will be remembered in our masses this week, especially in our Retreat mass tommorrow.

In God's love,

The Allentown Central Catholic Family

Tina Simms

March 30, 2006

Sheena,you were an inspiration to not only your students,but to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing you.You were a free spirit with an old soul.You were someone that people wanted to be friends with. We all looked up to you and aspired to be more like you.Your spirit for life and your smile will never be forgotten.We know your in heaven yelling down to all of us,"Pointe those toes"!We love you Sheena and we will remember you always.

My prayers go out to all of Sheena's family and friends.Sheena was an amazing person and that's because of all of you.Her memory and passion for dance will be remembered forever.

Pam Sabrina and Scott Henninger

March 30, 2006

God Bless Miss Sheena and may she rest in peace.

Michele Pituch

March 30, 2006

To the Villa family,

I did not know Sheena but was in Pat's class at Central. My deepest sympathies go out to your whole family. She is a beautiful girl (i say "is" in the present because i believe her spirit lives on) and i know she is dancing up in heaven. Your in my thoughts & prayers. <3

Ashling Smith

March 30, 2006

To Sheena's whole family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Sheena, but just reading all of these kind, loving words from so many people in her life, she was truly a wonderful inspiration and friend to everyone who's lives she touched. I drive by the tree every day, to and from work, and it saddens me that such an amazing woman was taken so early from those who loved her. May she rest in peace.

Arlene Vito

March 30, 2006

Sheena I will never forget your sweet smile, cute freckles and bubbly personality. You were always an inspiration to whomever your life touched especially Nicole. She loved you dearly. Your rhythm of dance was exceptional. Your were the sunshine in everyones day and will be truly missed by all.

Barb, Bill and family-I am truly sorry for your loss. Sheena was such a joy to be around and you should be proud to be her parents.

Elaine & Tony Palermo

March 30, 2006

To Miss Sheena's family, our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies and prayers. Miss Sheena was an amazing young woman, who touched and inspired so many in her short life. Our two daughters have danced with her for six years. She was their friend, confidante, teacher, motivator, and inspiration. Their love of dance is greatly due to her influence. Sheena, you will be missed by so many, but your light will shine forever through all those you have taught to dance, who will go on to teach others. We all were truly touched by a living angel in having known you.

Connie Rich

March 30, 2006

Dear Barb and family,

As I sit here and read all of the beautiful things so many people have said about your beautiful daughter I hope and pray you can get some comfort from them. I can only imagine the pain you feel and wish I could take it away. I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Luv ya ! Connie

TOM BAGSHAW

March 30, 2006

Bill and Angel,

A loss of a child is beyond anything I can imagine its like losing a piece of your soul. It seems Sheena was a beautiful soul after reading what so many people have written here. Their words should lift your spirits with pride and give you strength in knowing that she will live on in hearts and minds of so many .

Our Deepset Sympathy

Tom & Chris Bagshaw

Rose Nourse

March 30, 2006

Heartfelt sympathy to Barb and all who loved Sheena, forever young, talented and beautiful. Caring thoughts from the entire Nourse family.

JENNIFER ALLEM

March 30, 2006

MY DAUGHTER WAS ONE OF SHEENA'S YOUNGER STUDENTS. SHE LEARNED TO LOVE LYRICAL AND BALLET FROM WATCHING SHEENA AND SHE LOOKED UP TO HER SO VERY MUCH. EVEN AT HER YOUNG AGE SHE WAS ALWAYS TRYING TO IMITATE SHEENA, ASKING ME TO BUY HER THE SAME TYPE OF LEG WARMERS OR PANTS THAT SHEENA WOULD WEAR. SHE WOULD ALWAYS TELL ME WHAT AN AWESOME TEACHER SHEENA WAS AND HOW SHE WANTED TO LOOK AS PRETTY AS HER WHEN SHE DANCED. WE WILL MISS SHEENA VERY MUCH, AND I AM VERY THANKFUL THAT SHE WAS A PART OF HALEY'S LIFE.

glen longenhagen

March 30, 2006

Dear Bill, Angie and entire Villa family members,

We are very sorry about your tragic loss..my family's thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope

you can be comforted in some way knowing that your daughter was loved and admired by so many people. God Bless her and all of yours. The Longenhagen family.

Rose Epler

March 30, 2006

I'm staring at the photo of sheena while I write this thinking any second she's gonna smile back at me. She was truly the girl who was always smiling. She had those eyes that closed tightly when she smiled big and her whole face lit up. Her smile made you smile. I can't say I knew sheena very well, but I was always fortunate enough to be at the same place she was almost every night because we had the same friends. My best friend and his brothers were always with her so I was too. One thing about her was she always made a point to go out of her way to say hi to everyone and say "how are you doing?" She was electric and though I'm in texas now, my friends were with her the night she died and it hit all of us so hard. I remember a night last summer when we were outside and it was so perfect out and we were scared of that big bird! That was such a fun night and I liked you cause you were carefree and bubbly like me. I know I can speak for everyone in saying you will be greatly missed. You and your family will always be in my prayers and I had the whole congregation at my church on sunday pray for your guys. Sheena, your smile left it's unfailing mark on the world. Mikey and I send our love

Cheryl Evans

March 30, 2006

Dear Sheena, It is hard to believe you are gone. I will always remember you as the quiet, pretty girl who loved my son. He spoke of you all the time, you were the girlfriend any parent would love. you will be missed by everyone, especially my son tom. thank you for loving him with all your heart and every happy moment you gave him. my heart aches for your family, friends and everyone who loved you. I will pray for us all who will miss you. We will carry your memory in our hearts always

Kristi Smith

March 29, 2006

Sheena,

I am going to miss you so much. You were such an amazing dancer and you don't know how much i hoped that someday i would be able to become the person and dancer you were. Even though i only had the privaledge to dance with you for 4 years, that was more than enough time for you to ahve an impact on my life. You were always so kind to me and there to inspire me to do better..there at competitions to cheer me on,in the studio always taking time to talk to me. You are my idol and i hope that i will someday be able to inspire someone the way you have inspired me. I will miss seeing you, for even though i may not have ran into you in awhile, you always took the time to talk to me and ask how everything was. It is such a tragedy that you had to leave so soon but everytime i dance i will think of you and know that you are watching. To all of your family especially pochie, alicia, alex, and marissa, i am so sorry for your loss. Sheena was amazing and truely touched many lives. You will be in my prayers. Love you Sheena

Kristi

Deanna Baurkot

March 29, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to all Sheena's family and friends. I had the pleasure of getting to know Sheena while working at Origins. I always knew I could rely on Sheena for anything. She will be greatly missed.

Kristin Mindock

March 29, 2006

I went to school with Sheena for 13 years. She was an amazing person to know and I will always remember those great years with her. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family and friends.

Christina Gehringer

March 29, 2006

To the family of Miss Sheena: We knew her through attending Miss Tanya's. She taught my daughter in Jazz class a couple years ago. My daughter really enjoyed the class because of Miss Sheena. After we learned she worked at the mall, we would always stop in to see her and she would always be so gracious to us. We are sad that someone so young has been taken from us but we do have faith in God and we must trust in Him to get us through times such as these. One day, we may even understand why. Our deepest sympathy and our continued prayers to you.

vivian coto

March 29, 2006

i am extreamly sorry for what happened to miss.sheena she was the greatest ballet teacher she would always tell us about her life or like whatshe did for the holidays or what she did over the weekend she always woreher own tast in clothes she wouldmake up her own fashion it still does not seem that she is not living it does not feel the same she also woyuld tell us that whather dance teacher when she was younger would tell her like how to dance and that kindof stuff she was always telling stories i will always miss her she will always be remembered.

from,

Vivian c.

Logan Novak

March 29, 2006

Pretty Princess Sheena,

It was an honor knowing you all the years that I did. Your honesty and compassion for others could always be seen in your actions and words. You were kind to all which was a blessing to those who knew you. I never shared your dancing with you but always looked up to you in regards to the dedication you had to it. I will miss you daily, and life to those who knew you will never be the same. Take care of us and please guide us to live to the best of our ability, with love, just as you did. I love you dearly Bean, and will forever!

Barb, Bill, Pat and Cruz- My thoughts and prayers are with you, I love you all

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