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Richard Rust Obituary
RICHARD J.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family and many friends, age 32, of Cranberry Twp.; beloved husband of Deni (Ciarolla) Rust; loving father of Madison Rose Rust and unborn son Ethan Richard Rust; son of John and Elaine (Bradfield) Rust; brother of Matthew J. Rust; son-in-law of Lorraine Ciarolla; grandson of Jack and Helen (Rust) Abt; also survived by eight aunts & uncles, 26 cousins and four nieces. Friends received Thursday and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME of CRANBERRY, 2678 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-772-8800, where a Blessing Service will be held Saturday 10:15 am. In lieu of flowers contributions to Friends of Rich Rust, P.O. Box 418, Gibsonia, PA 15044.
www.devlinfuneralhome.com
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jim
January 10, 2025
Every New Year is a new beginning my friend. You are not forgotten, but just waiting somewhere over the rainbow for us to find you!
Deni
July 17, 2024
Hey, my love. Every single day, I think of you and smile and giggle and sometimes cry. Our babes are adults! Can you believe it? They are sweet, kind, thoughtful, funny, smart... They are so much you and I know how blessed I am. I see you every day in their faces. Thank you for my gifts. Rich Rust, I love you madly. I was a very lucky girl to have you. We will meet again, my love...
Dan Rembert
January 13, 2024
I can't believe it has been 20 years. I miss you every day and think about all the times we spent growing up and laughing so hard at the stuff we did and said, my friend. I am grateful to have known you. I love you, Richy!
Deni
July 29, 2023
Our babes are 21 and 19. They are beautiful and smart and funny. They are so much you. At the same time, they are so much me. I ache for you. But, I promise, we are ok.
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Dan Rembert
January 13, 2023
Aunt E sent me this picture a little while ago and I love it! Miss you and Love you, Richy.
Deni Rust
August 11, 2022
I miss you wholly and wildly. Our babies are adults. Time is going so fast. But, that’s the closer I get to you. My tears never end. I love and miss you so much.
Jim Nikonchik
August 2, 2022
It's been a while .... Still listen to your music
Deni Rust
May 30, 2022
Your beautiful children
Deni Rust
May 30, 2022
My love, E is finished with his senior year of high school. I can’t believe he is 18. Milestones are the hardest. I miss you every single day. I know you know
Deni
August 7, 2021
Haven’t been here in a while, love. I miss you wildly and love you madly still. Until we meet again
Dan Rembert
January 13, 2020
16-years and you still are my best friend and I think of you each day with great memories of the times we shared!
Tom Bova
July 25, 2017
Remembering you from your days with the Nixon Clocks and met you a few times when we came to watch the band. My friend Dan used to mix for you guys at Nicks Fat City when you played there. One of my favorite CD's and will always remember those keyboards you played. Rest in Peace Rich.
Dan Rembert
March 9, 2014
Happy birthday Rich!
Dan Rembert
January 13, 2014
Hard to believe it has been 10-years...RIP, Richy, I love you!
Dustin Getty
April 27, 2013
Still think about you all the time, Rich. Everytime 'Don't Dream It's Over' plays, I have to stop and remember. Miss you, my friend.
-Dustin
Sherry Zupan
May 17, 2011
Hi Deni. It's been years since we worked together, but I was thinking about you today and thot I'd see if your website was still up for Rich. I lost my husband unexpectedly, of a heart attack in 2006. I thot my world was over. Reading your writings it seems like you are getting on with your life. I know it's so hard! But time is a healer, a slow healer to be sure. Be strong, be Deni, and let yourself be happy for your children and you! Love, Miss Sherry (AEC)
Dan Rembert
March 9, 2011
Happy 40th Birthday Rich! I love you buddy!
jackie cain
February 14, 2011
Oh Deni; Please be happy. It's ok.
From an old and brief friend.
Jackie Cain (spectrum)
January 21, 2011
I'm trying, I swear I am. But everything hurts without you...
January 15, 2011
I love you so much, Rich. It is sick that you died 7 years ago and our boy is 6.5....not fair. He is beautiful and so much you. Madi Rose is beautiful and so much you. You rest and I'll be there soon...I love you madly...
Dan Rembert
January 13, 2011
RIP Rich, I love and miss you greatly. I cannot believe that is has been 7-years.
Jim Lakely
December 30, 2010
I did a feature on the Nixon Clocks back in the mid '90s for the Tribune-Review. Listened to them (and loved them) ever since ... and I've moved a lot, bringing Rich and the band with me along the way. I just happened to play a Nixon Clocks song tonight on my iTunes, so I thought I'd log in here.
As I've done more research online, I learn that Rich was an even greater man than he was a musician. God bless him and your family.
September 28, 2010
September 25, 1993. Happy Anniversary.
June 30, 2010
Deni, I still think of you and your family often. You are an amazing woman after viewing just a few things you have recently written. I know we were not extremely close friends (back in those TCCP days), but your lives have touched mine. I will continue to pray for your family.
Sincerely, Julie (Harrison) Doebereiner
Linda H
May 12, 2010
You can do this, Deni........xoxo
Deni
April 20, 2010
Here is what I tell them: Daddy got sick, really sick. Earth ran out of medicine that could help him. So, he had to go to Heaven...he's ok now...
Deni Rust
April 17, 2010
We are beginning to plan Ethan's 6th birthday party. He wants to invite his kindergarten friends, but he wants the party at home. He is a homebody like you and Whitey, lol!
We love and miss you...
Dan Rembert
March 9, 2010
Happy 39th Birthday, Buddy! Sure do miss you...have a great St. Patty's Day too, but don't drink too much Guinness
Deni Rust
March 9, 2010
Happy Birthday, my sweet love...
Kelly Prilla
March 9, 2010
Happy birthday friend...forever loved & forever missed...
December 26, 2009
M's birthday and the Holidays still sure do a number on me! lol Miss you...
December 22, 2009
Our girl is 8! Can you believe it? I love and miss you...we are okay...see you soon...
October 14, 2009
I check your site monthly for new entries, and was glad to see that there are 2 new ones. I wish you and your children happiness always.
Deni
September 25, 2009
Happy 16th Anniversary...miss you.
jim nikonchik
September 24, 2009
think about rich often, was a friend from the distraction days and now have three children of my own. think positive and evreyone makes it trough this .. make life exciting for the kids!!!
Deni
July 27, 2009
Miss you.
Deni
June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day my sweet boy. I know you see them...
Deni
June 15, 2009
I simply love you more than I love life itself...
Sam Hopkins
March 18, 2009
Just wanted to drop a note and let you know I thought about you Rich.
Dan Rembert
March 10, 2009
Richy!
Happy Birthday...we miss you and love you very much!
Chrissy Blum
March 5, 2009
Deni,
I havent checked your journal for awhile and have been wondering how you have been. I m so happy to read the last entry. Experiencing feelings once again some good some bad is a sign of healing not forgetting. Rich is smiling on you. You are a very special lady. We spoke a few times in an e-mail and I will never forget. Hope the kids are well. Would love to see how they have grown!
Take care!!
Chrissy Blum
Lynda Sabol Willingham
February 2, 2009
Deni,
I spent a while looking at this - and I wish I had something prophetic to say to you in this note. I don't. I lost my 38 year old best friend, mother of 2, to a brain tumor in August. There's not much to say that can "make you feel better." I remember you as being very strong -I'm sure you are a great mom. It was nice seeing all the pictures of you......
Dan Rembert
January 13, 2009
Rich,
I will reserve this day to think of you each year and remember all the great times together. Of course, we think of you often and sometime it is sad and sometimes happy thoughts, but for this day, only memories of the great times from times past. I must thank God that you were with me on many of my greatest days and hope that someday (in the far future...I have to say that because I turned 40th this year and I am getting too close) we will meet again! I love you and miss you so much, my best friend!
Lissa Hannan
January 8, 2009
My name is Lissa (Harris) Hannan and Rich was in my 1989 class. I remember him as sweet and very kind to everyone. My heart goes out to his wife, kids, and family. May God comfort your heart and soul. May your guardian angels watch over you while Rich rests with the angels with songs and praise! May he rest in eternal peace.....
Becky Fuesting
January 2, 2009
Hi Deni,
I tried to email you, but the message bounced back. I don’t know if you know me, but I worked with Rich, at Nauticom. I was Becky Smokovich then, and now I’m Becky Fuesting. I met you at a Nauticom party once with Rich and I was at Rich’s funeral to support my friend, his brother, Matt.
I’ve always been intrigued by your journal entries. I haven’t checked in on you in a while, but just decided to today for who knows what reason.
I hope you don’t mind a comment about “I always say Rich is the only one strong enough to love me anyway.”
No strength is required to love you. You are a strong and loving person, who has fought sadness for years for the sake of your children and to honor your husband. For this, I am so proud of you. You deserve to be loved again, and I believe you will be, loved completely and without reservation.
I have a 2 ½ year old son, Will, who is great, smart, and a maniac. If you ever need a hand, a babysitter, I would be honored to help you.
Happy New Year. I hope you find some light this year.
[email protected]
Deni
December 31, 2008
Happy New Year my love. I miss you. I promise, I'll stop crying soon...
Vincent Cornicelli
December 7, 2008
Hi Deni, I am a cancer survivor and stumbled across yours and Rich's website a few years back. I check in from time to time for inspiration and to remind myself that every cancer survivor is not as fortunate as I. I also usually stop by when things are not going as well as I would like, hence the "inspiration". I read your last post and hope you and your children are doing well. =)
Richard A. Rust
November 18, 2008
Hello, Sorry for your loss. I did not know Rich. I just came to this web page when trying to look up my name. I hope you are doing well.
michael nee
October 24, 2008
HI Deni,
Michael Nee here. I check on here periodically and was glad to see a recent post from you. Take good care.
Michael
Nicole Galat
July 1, 2008
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you! I had become so obsessed with your feelings since 2004 and wanting to know how you were coping.... that I decided to take a break from the website. I was almost feeling like a "stalker". That is so out of
character for me. It is just that I am such a romantic, and you and Rich had a love like no other. I am filled with so much emotion. I can't tell you how many times I have read your journal...... how many times I almost e-mailed you only to delete it.
Something came over me like a wave today, and thoughts of you came to my mind. I instantly typed your name in google and there it was, a NEW entry..... instantly tears stung my eyes. I truly thought that you had ended the journal.
YOU truly are therapy to those around you! I have tried to e-mail you, after many attempts I had decided to give it a rest. To my surprise, you typed an entry...
E-mail me sometime!
~thank you
Kathy Carr
June 21, 2008
Hi Deni! I have been thinking of you a lot lately....I hope you are doing well! My attempts to email you have been unsuccessful....email me if you want! Miss you!
:)Kathy
Bill Warnick
May 26, 2008
Deni,
Just checking in and was glad to see your last post. I think about Rich and Mark P. a lot and often wonder how you and the kids are doing. I just wanted to say hello and wish you well.
Take care of yourself!
Bill
jackie cain
May 13, 2008
I just read your April update and was so happy to hear of your new found strength. I've been waiting since November 05. I'm so excited for you and your children.
Ray Cavender
March 31, 2008
Deni, you don't know me but I knew Rich for a brief period. We played together in a band a long time ago. I lost someone close too, a sister, and I still suffer from the pain. It hasnt been a year yet and unlike Rich, there was no prolonged agony before. One day she was here, the next.....gone. So I know what it's like when others try to console you.....its very hard for them to know what you really feel. But I'm told the pain lessens over time. Im cautious about saying it goes away completely, at least with me, I dont want it to completely leave as Im painfully afraid that means I will forget her. Good luck to you, I was listening to some old music we made and thought of Rich and his site.
Marc
March 26, 2008
Happy (belated) Birthday Rich. This Pitt grad was always a fan of your music, especially The Nixon Clocks, which I just loaded onto the ol' iPod tonight. Miss your music man, you guys were fantastic.
Best wishes to your family, stay strong.
Dan Rembert
March 10, 2008
Happy Birthday, Richy! I sure did need your help this past year up there, so thanks!
Deni
March 9, 2008
Happy Birthday my love.
jim
March 8, 2008
happy b-day rich ... a friend who will always remember.
Deni
March 3, 2008
I'm so lost without you. I'm so sad all the time. I need you. I still scream and cry for you. Everything is wrong. I can't do this! I'm so afraid all the time. Why did you leave me here?
I love you madly...
Michael Galisin
February 2, 2008
Hello Deni,
I was a fan of The Nixon Clocks and recently found their CD in a box of old stuff. The CD still plays beautifully and it brought a smile to my face remembering the good times. God bless you and your family.
Rita Mensch
January 16, 2008
Hi Deni,
Are you OK? I've been trying to find a way to contact you. I'm keeping you all in my prayers.
Rita
Mary Cvetan
January 13, 2008
Thinking of you.
Pat Clark
January 13, 2008
I'd been meaning since the holidays to come give a shout to the Rich Rust family. Best thoughts to you and always remember that you've got Rich's fanbase out here thinking of you. Love & best memories of Rich.
Lorilyn Crabb
September 28, 2007
Hi Deni
I have posted before. My sister and I knew Rich when he played with the Distractions many years ago. He was so talented and Im sure he was a wonderful husband and father.
My husband Bill was diagnosed with Leukemia in August 2003. Unfortunately he passed away on April 30 at 40 years of age. It has been quite a blow to myself and our daughter.
I have followed your website for years and it helps to know that I am not alone in my grief. I am so thankful that you continue to post in the guest book. It gives me hope that I can survivie the grief I am feeling and that I can follow thru in raising our 11 year old daughter on my own.
Take care
Lorilyn Crabb
Jamie Hartung
September 19, 2007
Dear Deni,
I don't know if you remember me or not, but we met last year at the courthouse. As soon as we were done talking, I brought up your website and it has been in my favorites ever since. I check on you and your kids often (through this website). I don't think that you will ever know the impact that you have had on my life. I think that you need to know that you HAVE made an impact on a lot of people around you. You are an inspiration to many. I am sure that each day is torture for you without the love of your life with you, but you must keep going for your children's sake. Please take care of yourself and your babies, your husband would want you to be happy. And please check into the website when you have time, I like to hear that you are OK. Take care, and don't ever hesitate to contact me if you need to.
Jamie Hartung
August 22, 2007
Rich,
Ethan looked up out of nowhere the other morning and said, "I see Pappy and Daddy." Then a few minutes later he said, "I hear Daddy playing his guitar."
I believe him.
Madi starts Kindergarten on Monday and I still can't believe you aren't here - and now Pappy isn't either. I know you two are together, watching over us.
I love you and I miss you so much.
Deni
Erin Crawford
May 15, 2007
Dear Deni- I came across your website when I Googled "young widow". I am 35 and coming up on the 2 year anniversary of my husband Rick Crawford's death. He died of a heart attack on June 23, 2005 and left behind a 9 month old daughter, Edie Margaret. He was also a musician, the lead singer of Slycee Jenkins which played in Boston, MA and Providence RI quite a bit. He also was the editor of MeZine.net, which his sister took over. I read your journal entries and cried as I recognize so much of the pain and anguish. I hope that you and your children are doing okay, I have no idea what you must contend with having two small children while going through all of this. Edie doesn't remember her daddy, she asks if "Daddy is at work" all the time. She does love to hear "Daddy songs" however which makes me smile.
Erin Crawford
Heather Myers
May 2, 2007
Hi, I happened upon this website while searching the web. I do not know your family or Rich, but the story touches anyone and all. I feel so sad for your family. Melanoma is a horrible, horrible beast. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Kim Zimmerman
March 9, 2007
Happy Birthday Rich! We are always thinking of you. Everyone should have a Guinness tonight in honor of your birthday.
Dan Rembert
March 9, 2007
Happy Birthday my friend! We miss you and think of you often. I imagine you having a great birthday up there (where ever that is) playing keys and singing with some of the greats that you have joined. Enjoy and let James Brown join in, that should be fun. Any who, love you and miss you a lot. Keep up the visits in my dreams.
Kathy Neumann
March 9, 2007
Happy Birthday Rich. Thinking of you today and always....we miss you!
Pat Clark
January 17, 2007
Hi, Deni. Been thinking about you since the holidays, just wanted to drop a note to say you and your family are in my prayers every day. I'd love to hear from you if you have the opportunity. Love and our best thoughts.
Dan Rembert
January 13, 2007
Continue to Rest In Peace and some day we will meet again.
Deni
January 12, 2007
3 years tomorrow. It's unbelievable. I still see you in crowds. I still think to myself - I have to tell Rich...It's not true what they say. Time does not heal all wounds. I ache and cry for you every day. For a split second every morning when I open my eyes I think you will be next to me - maybe this is the day the nightmare ends. I know it's not okay. I know it's not what you want. I know it's not what I said I'd do. I especially know it's not fair to our beautiful children. I've been through every stage of grief except the last. I just cannot accept this. I love you and I miss you. I will be wth you again.
Elaine Rust
January 12, 2007
Dear Deni,
I found your site today. I hope you are on the mend. I truly hope that your anguish has eased a little. There is no entry for Christmas just gone - I hope that it is a good sign of your wellbeing. I send love to you from across the world. You may be confused by my name, this is how I stumbled on your site. I am so sorry for your loss.
beth baird
November 17, 2006
Dear Deni Maddi, and Ethan
i havent talked to you guys in a long time i hope you will be at the christmas party
i was thinking the other day about how long its been since ive contacted you i just wanted to say hello and see how the kids are doin
you can e-mail me at [email protected]
best of luck
love Beth
i miss you rich:(
i know your watching over me
Holly Ricciuti
September 7, 2006
Hi Deni,
My lovely cousin!! I sent you an email several months ago but never heard back from you. I know we have not spoken in years but my sister Lisa mentions that she sees you from time to time. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. I see Maureen often and was sorry that I missed you when I was at her house for Fallon's baby reception. I live in NYC but would love to see you when I am in Pittsburgh. Maybe over the holidays....I have a book for you. Best wishes, Holly
Jamie Dudeck
September 6, 2006
Deni,
I sent you an email as well but if you do not recieve it I want you to know that your are in my prayers. I am a young widow myself. I am 26 and my husband was 23. I lost him on our sons 1st birthday and I miss him so much. I will be thinking about you and you can email me at amytime. My prayers are with you.
A Bonime
September 6, 2006
Deni...
I stumbled onto the site while looking for websites of the bands I used to listen to while growing up in Pittsburgh. The Dharma Sons, Affordable Floors and others are part of my past and I was saddened to read about Rich.
It's a few years later but I just want to send continuing wishes for strength & peace to you and your family.
Katherine Lally
May 15, 2006
Deni,
I was prompted to visit the site again because I was cleaning and uncovered a mix CD today. While listening to it I suddenly had the overwhelming image of Rich. When we worked together our whole day revolved around music and there are certain songs and artists that always remind me of Rich. I have 2 things that have happened to me in the past year that makes me admire what an amazingly strong women you are. I gave birth to my first child and within months I lost my father to cancer.
I remember how somewhere in your journal you said you could never refer to Rich in the past tense and I know I do that with my father. It seems to make some people uneasy. And I'm filled with anger that my daughter will never know her grandfather! But this is nothing compared to what you have endure and face daily with your two little ones. Just know that you are stronger than you know and that you have a lot of people who admire you and thank you for your writings. Rich truly lives on with the impact he had on so many lives!
Kelly Hogan
May 2, 2006
Deni, My sister sent this website to me today. I haven't read the whole thing yet, BUT I AM SO HAPPY THAT SHE FOUND IT!!!! She just lost her husband a few months ago. It has been a tragic time for she and the baby-he's 3. Thanks you for sharing your story...Peace to you and your lovely children.
Ron Volpe
March 9, 2006
I'm generally not the biggest believer in things like this...but when I picked up Quinn from daycare today, Ethan was with her and I asked him for a high five. Instead, he came over and gave me a huge hug. Couldn't help but feel that was coming from you as well.
Love, Deni
March 9, 2006
I miss you so much that I can not breathe. I will never accept this or understand why this has happened. My soul aches for you. But, I do know that I will see you soon. You are forever in my heart and in my mind.
I love you madly.
Happy 35th Birthday.
Dan Rembert
March 9, 2006
Happy Birthday, buddy! We all miss you and think of you often.
Kathy Neuamnn
March 9, 2006
Happy Birthday Rich!!! Madison is going to pick out your Birthday cake after school today.....as well....Madi and Ethan are going to release baloons in the sky -- while Mommy has said it's not "enviormentally friendly" Madison wants to send them to heaven for your birthday. You would be so proud of both of them....they attract everyone with their beauty and magnetism, they are incredible. Oh, and by the way, Deni is doing well.....she's working at U.S. Steel, and (while you never liked when I commented about it) she's down 20 lbs. since Ethan's birth....she's on her way back......and I'm feeling that's a great birthday gift.
We love you and miss you.
Happy Birthday!
Deni, Madi and Ethan
March 9, 2006
Happy Birthday, Daddy!
Kelly Prilla
March 9, 2006
Happy Birthday Rich...I am thinking of you today and everyday...
Kimberly
January 27, 2006
Deni,
As I have sat and read your story this morning, I desire to ease your pain as I know all of those who love you do. I feel impressed to share with you my knowledge of eternal families. I know that the bond and love between families does not end with death. Rich will be yours forever. Your children will be yours forever. Embrace the life that you had together on this earth and look forward with great anticipation to the wonderful life that you will have together throughout eternity. There is a plan Deni. As painful as I know it is, this is part of the plan. It was time for Rich to leave this earth life and you have a loving God who waits to comfort you. Turn to him. He waits with open arms to ease your pain. I know this to be true. And just as death is part of the plan so is life. You have a whole life ahead of you. There is a plan for you. Seek to find that plan. No one can do what you've been sent to this earth to do. No one can take your place.
Love, Kim
Lacey Dzemyan
January 23, 2006
I read your online journal for the first time acouple months after Rich passed away. I weeped for you and have thought about you often since then... Although I don't know you personnally you are in my prayers. I wish life was fair.
mary cvetan
January 13, 2006
Thinking of all of you today (and everyday).
Pat Clark
December 28, 2005
I was going through my e-mail addresses, sending out notice that we're moving our offices to the Union Project, came to Rich Rust...I knew that an e-mail would bounce but also knew I'd better get around to signing this guestbook again. Been a while since we've signed-in. But I think of Rich every day, Deni & the kids, too. Lots of love for the holidays & the new year.
michelle kinzler jenkins
December 26, 2005
Every time I hear Rhythm Of The Night I think of Richie, Ron, Maria and I dancing down the streets of Ambridge, thinking we were so cool! We were, so young and what a special time, priceless...
Deni Rust
December 25, 2005
Happy Christmas.
I love you madly...
Kathleen (Sickles) Marvin
March 21, 2005
Rich and I graduated from AAHS together. We weren't close friends, but I knew he was a talented and gifted musician. I saw him perform several times at Nick's Fat City with the Nixon Clocks. My prayers go out to Deni, Madi, Ethan, and Rich's family. Though Rich is missed greatly here on Earth, I'm sure Heaven is a much more beautiful place.
Dan Rembert
March 9, 2005
Have a good Birthday, my friend and know that I am still and always will be thinking of you.
Nicole Galat
March 2, 2005
Deni-
As you know I have become, should we say addicted to your journal entries...your writing is that of a beautiful love story that ended too soon. I become consumed with saddness when I go into your journal. I cannot even fathom what you are going through...when I try to imagine it I break into tiny pieces. What you are going through is unfair, you two deserved to have a "happy ever after" to this love story.
You are a remarkable Wife, Mother, Friend, Daughter, Sister....all the people around you need you- stay strong. Madi and Ethan need you more than ever! You are always on my mind, always in my heart...
Keep the love alive-look to your Trinity knot ring and remember yours and Rich's everlasting love!
With love,
Nicole Galat
Susan Smith
February 2, 2005
Deni:
You and your children are in my prayers. I, too, am a young widow. My husband died suddenly when he was 39 and I was 33. My children were 7 and 11. God has seen me through many difficult times since Tom's death. He will see you through, too. If you need an "ear" feel free to email me anytime. You're on a journey in this grieving process - it has many twists and turns - but you will make it through. God bless you for sharing your story. "He is near to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34.
Praying for you and your kids.
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