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Ali Fausnaught Obituary
Ali M. Fausnaught, 19,
of Browns-town, PA, passed away unexpectedly in Phila-delphia, PA on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.
She was born in Lancaster, PA on September, 16, 1993 and was the loving daughter of Donald I. D.M.D. and Tara (Ruoff) Fausnaught and amazing sister to Zachary Fausnaught. She was truly the spirit of the family.
Ali graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 2012, was a star on the Conestoga Valley tennis team, an officer for the Future Business Leaders Association (FBLA), a member of the Interact Club, a CV Scholar Athlete and a member of the Homecoming Court.
She attended The University of South Carolina and was on the Dean's List. She was a current student at West Chester University. At West Chester, Ali was an aspiring Speech Pathologist and a Psychology major.
She grew up attending Zion Lutheran Church of Leola and was a volunteer at Corner of Hope, the church's clothing bank in Leola.
Ali was so full of life. She was social and vibrant, and known for her contagious laugh. She loved hanging with her family and friends, shopping, visiting the beach, baking, eating ice cream, and was known as a "foodie." Her smile will be unforgettable.
Ali's favorite Bible verse was Joshua 1:9 - "Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be
discouraged; for the Lord your God is with you
wherever you go."
XOXO
Surviving in addition to her parents and brother are loving maternal grandparents Maria, wife of David Ruoff, of Wyomissing; paternal grandmother, Mildred Fausnaught of Danville, and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and her boyfriend.
Ali was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Harry Fausnaught, and a cousin, Emma Rae.
Ali's Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10 AM at the Worship Center 2384 New Holland Pike Lancaster, PA 17601 with The Rev. Newell Embley III officiating. A private interment will be in Trumbauer Memorial Cemetery, Leola, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ali's memory to the Corner of Hope 18 Quarry Rd, Leola, PA 17540 or the American Cancer Society 314 Good Dr. Lancaster, PA 17603.
To send the Fausnaught's online condolences, please visit www.SnyderFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ali Fausnaught
Mike & Mary Lou Ault
April 25, 2013
As parents we share in your grief over this tragic loss of your precious daughter. May you find comfort in the days ahead surrounded by loved ones, and from the prayers of many.
Gina Mullins
April 25, 2013
Maria, Tara, and family - I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Ali is such a beautiful girl, and I wish I'd have known her. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Gina Mullins (Sallyanne's daughter) and Family
April 24, 2013
Tara and Family: Words cannot give justice to the heaviness of your hearts...know that you are loved and she will give you the courage to embrace this grief...Theresa Lascala, Sinking Spring, PA
April 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I wrote this poem for your family and Ali's boyfriend.
Beautiful Angel
Ali is now God's beautiful angel
He wants you to know
She will always be with you
Wherever you go
When she was here on earth
She was courageous and strong
Never afraid or discouraged
Never wanted to see wrong
Now your Ali is not with us
She is where she belongs
In God's heavenly kingdom
And you all must be strong
God wants you to know
When your days seem so long
She is with Him in heaven
Singing her song
With her beautiful smile
And her laughter too
He wants to remind you
She is always with you
April 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
anonymous
April 23, 2013
We did not know Ali but our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. She was too you to be taken from you but we all have a new angel looking down on us.
jim gallen
April 23, 2013
to the fausnaught and ruoff families, my heart goes out to you during this time of sorrow. i cannot imagine the grief you are experiencing during this most difficult time. may you find solace and comfort in remembering a beautiful life well lived.
regretfully yours,
jim gallen
Moira
April 23, 2013
To The Fausnaught family, after hearing this tragic story it has taught me how incredibly Precious life is and not to take a single moment for granite. Know that you are in my prayers as long as many others <3
Lindsay Strause
April 22, 2013
I am very sorry about the loss of Ali. I lived across the hall from her at West Chester and when I first heard the news, it hit me very hard. I want to send my condolences and just tell you how wonderful your daughter was. Everyday that I saw her she brightened my day. I will miss her dearly!
Tracy Deysher-Templin
April 22, 2013
Tara, praying for strength and peace during this time of sorrow...nothing hurts more then losing your child...prayers for your family.
April 22, 2013
Dear Maria and Dave, Tara and Don,
Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing Ali we want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God Bless you and your family,
Debra, Gary and Elizabeth Schultz
April 22, 2013
Maria & Dave,
I want to extend my deepest heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your granddaughter Ali. She was a stunningly beautiful young woman who's life was taken way too early. Although I never had the chance to know her personally, I feel like I have because of all the wonderful, loving things you have said about her over the years. Please extend my love and prayers to Tara, Don and her big brother Zack. I cannot even fathom the pain and numbness they are feeling. The only words I can say are you were fortunate to have your beautiful Ali for her short 19 years in your lives. Always cherish the memories you have of her; her laughter, her smile and personality, and so much love she had for her family close to your hearts. You have been blessed to have those memories and know that you will always have an Angel watching over you until you meet again.
Stacy Galan
April 22, 2013
we didnt know ali,but she was to young and beautiful very sorry for your loss our prayers are with the whole family.
linda and joe cavallucci
shillington p.a.
April 22, 2013
I am a parent of a 20 year old daughter who is a college student and often visits West Chester and I cannot even begin to imagine the pain you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this terrible time. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that Ali is now a beautiful angel up in heaven and you will be with her again one day.
April 22, 2013
Tara, Don, Dave & Maria, our hearts and prayers are with you.
Jeff & Lynne Kerling
Slidell, Louisiana
Penny
April 21, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Tara and your family . I am so sorry for you loss.
Natalie Mortimore
April 21, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss of Ali! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
April 21, 2013
Dear Tara and Don, Maria and Dave,
It was so hard to read about the loss of Ali in the newspaper. Words seem so inadequate and I'm sure your hearts are broken. We pray that the God of all comfort will bring peace and healing to your family in time. Maria--I'm so sorry. Love, Kaye and Bill Lessig
cynthia ramos
April 21, 2013
I am sending you and your family a prayer. I did not know your daughter but she was beautiful . I have a daughter who became a angel at a very young age . I am so sorry for your loss
Mary Elizabeth White(Stravolo)
April 21, 2013
Dearest Tooky and Dave, Tara and Don..my heart is breaking for you and the loss of your beautiful daughter and granddaughter. As we were just beginning our amazing journey of realizing we are blood relatives, we are now facing the sudden loss of one of our precious family members. I am praying for all of us to accept and understand God's Will and to keep us all close in the cherished memories of Ali.
With all of my love,
Mary
Rick and Athena Wagner
April 21, 2013
May the knowledge that Ali is an angel now in God's heavenly kingdom help you cope with your terrible loss and heal your broken hearts.
April 21, 2013
I dont no u or your daughter but as i have a daughter her age her passing touched me dearly God Bless Your Family
Ann Blugis Cooke
April 21, 2013
I did not have the privilege of knowing this lovely young woman but knew of her through her loving and devoted Aunt Donna from Danville. What a beautiful, talented, kind and loving person...Ali and her entire family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
April 21, 2013
Tara and Don, Maria and Dave...We were shocked and saddened to hear of Ali's passing. We are praying for you and keeping you in our thoughts.
Joyce Organtini and Kathy Organtini Glaeser
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