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Dylan Bright Obituary

BATH, Pa. - Dylan Bright, 22, of Bath, Pa., was found on April 19, 2016, in Netcong.
Born in Easton, Pa., Dylan grew up in Newton, where he lived before moving to Bath. He attended Newton High School, where he played football. Dylan also enjoyed writing poetry and drawing, as well as his free spirit walking trips. He was a shelf-stocker at Giant Food Store in Nazareth, Pa.
Dylan is survived by his mother, Heidi Strus and husband, Jay, of Palm Bay, Fla; his father, Steven Bright, of Bath, Pa.; and his five siblings, Shane, Courtney, Nicole, Steven Jr., and Paitience. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Janel Paul and husband, Daniel, of Bath; his maternal grandmother, Nancy Wieboldt, of Vernon; his maternal grandfather, Bruce Wieboldt, of Conway, S.C.; his aunts, uncles, cousins and one niece.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb., 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Center for Prevention and Counseling, 61 Spring St., Newton, NJ 07860, for the Dylan Bright Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The New Jersey Herald on Feb. 5, 2017.

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Linda Sullivan

February 7, 2017

I am so sad to hear of Dylan's passing. Love and prayers to the family. Heidi, I pray that you and your family find strength during this heartbreaking time. Special love to Courtney. I think of you fondly and hope you find peace.
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Mrs. Sullivan
Merriam Ave School

Kristy Lavin

February 7, 2017

My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to Dylan's family. From the time Dylan was young I could see there was a kindness about him that made him stand apart. He had a big and gentle heart, he will be missed. I'm very sorry for your loss ❤

Telly

February 7, 2017

Rest in peace. You will be missed so very much. Live you ❤❤ Gone too soon but remembered forever.

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