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Jen (Richardson) Hamilton
May 5, 2008
Dear Rao Family,
I am so sorry for your loss - you are in my thoughts & prayers. I have so many great memories from our days on Warsaw Ave. & will always cherish those!
Toni and Ed Lasher
May 5, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Rao and family,
We are all so sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to meet and witness this exceptional young woman and her loving family when she was a patient on the short stay unit at St. Vincent Hospital. Her courage and your strength, are admireable!! What excellent examples of Christians you all are.
Our sympathy to the whole family.
Lasher's (Mt Carmel friends also)
Marilyn Durst
May 5, 2008
Dear Rao family,
Words always seem so awkward. My heart is full of sorrow. May you be comforted by the many wonderful memories you have of Gina.
Shelly Heinrich Iams
May 4, 2008
So sorry to hear of Gina's passing. I have so many fond memories of her from Mt. Carmel, playing softball and girl scouts. My thoughts are with her family.
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Tony & Angela Achille
May 2, 2008
My deepest sympathies for your family from our family in your time of sorrow.
Michelle (Baird) Loiacono
May 1, 2008
I have so many happy memories of Gina from Mt. Carmel and girl scouts. Gina was always such a genuinely caring and nice person. I am saddened to hear about Gina and your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Stephen & Michelle Rogers
May 1, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Rao family. I met Gina several years ago when I was living in Erie through an Alumni Group. She was a gentle spirit and we exchanged many stories about our beloved canine "children". I am so sorry to hear of her passing however I know from just meeting and knowing her the short time I did that she was a wonderful and caring person. I hope you can find peace in the coming days ahead and have fond memories of Gina.
Kind Regards,
Michelle Sischo
Elaine Murphy
May 1, 2008
Dear Friends,
We are so saddened by your loss. I still remember the first time I saw Gina. She was about 5 yrs old, absolutely beautiful with her wonderful curly hair! With the passing years, we came to realize she was as lovely on the inside as as she was on the out.
Our prayers are with you all.
Love,
Bill & Elaine Murphy
Jennifer Lowther class of '03
April 30, 2008
I met Ms. Rao when i was a student at Villa Maria academy in her Physics II class...one that I was apprehensive to take as I knew it would be difficult. Though the course was challenging, Ms. Rao made it fun and interesting and always made herself available if ever we had questions or didn't understand something. She was a very kind person and an extremely dedicated teacher. Ms. Rao's passion for teaching and for physics was contagious and because she loved it so much the students enjoyed learning that much more. She was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful person and she will truly be missed. My prayers and sympathies go out to the Rao family.
Brandon K
April 30, 2008
Ms Rao was a teacher of mine at Villa. She took time after school to help me learn a subject I was not good in. She genuinley loved helping others and wanted to see them achieve. I will always cherish and remeber discussins and conversations I had with her that could last for a long time while both of us had work to do! Ms Rao became more than a teacher, she became a friend and someone I could approach and talk to. She was such a genuine person with strong faith and conviction. I will never forget that she opened her classes with a prayer. She had such a deep faith and beautiful nature that everyone admired. I will never forget Ms Rao and my prayers go out to her family and friends.
Jim & Myra Pratt
April 30, 2008
Deb, Diane, Mr. & Mrs. Rao, & RJ,
We were shocked to hear of Gina's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Arin (Misner) Donelson
April 30, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Rao and family,
I was saddened to hear of Gina's passing. While I never had the pleasure of knowing her, Mr. Rao spoke well of her, as he did all of his children. Please accept my sympathies, and know your family is being lifted up in prayer.
Jay Richardson
April 30, 2008
Dear Rao Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of JR and I ambushing Gina's room when we were younger. Probably driving her crazy in the process, she was always so kind. You have my deepest sympathy.
Paul Sigler
April 30, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all members of the Rao family. Gina was a great friend to me and one of the most genuine people I have ever met. She comforted all who met her through her quiet serenity and her ability to care deeply for others. If death is the mother of beauty, her memory is more beautiful to me because of her untimely passing, and the fact that I may never again know such a person.
She was a wonderful friend, and I will miss her deeply.
John Richardson
April 30, 2008
Tony ,Helen and Family; We send our deepest sympathy and condolences during this time of loss. We have fond memories of our few years as neighbors on Warsaw and we send you our love at this difficult time. John and Mandy Richardson
Jim and Bonnie Belcastro
April 29, 2008
Tony and Helen,
There are no words for this kind of loss. We hope you find some comfort in knowing how many people care.
Kelly Bidwell (Brougham)
April 29, 2008
Mr. Rao,
My prayers are with you and your family. You were my social work professor at Gannon. My parents and I think the world of you. I have wonderful memories of our trip to South Dakota with RJ. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Craig Leonardi
April 29, 2008
Tony, Helen, Diane, Deb, Anthony and family,
I was profoundly sadened by the news of your loss. I can only offer that in your sadness and grief stand proud, Gina has clearly touched many and has left a legacy of the highest order.
My deepest sympathy,
Craig Leonardi
Shelly (Silvaggi) Pierzynski
April 29, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Gina. I have so many memories of her from school and Girl Scouts. She was always fun and had a wonderful sense of humor. I keep remembering the night before our last day of school at Mount Carmel. Gina, Karen, Stacey, and I camped out in Karen’s backyard, and we had the greatest time! We were so excited for school to be over and for our “lives” to begin in high school. It’s really hard to believe that now she’s gone. Mr. and Mrs. Rao, you have my deepest sympathy and you are in my prayers.
Tage Danielson
April 29, 2008
To Ms. Rao's family,
I attended Villa Maria Academy when she taught there. I will never forget how Ms. Rao made me feel. She was a wonderful person with a loving spirit. She always lifted me up when I was having a bad day. She was funny, intelligent, and full of life and joy. Her presence in this world will surely be missed.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Kindest Regards,
Tage A Danielson
VMA Class of 2005
Gina with Sunflowers
April 29, 2008
Eileen Horner
April 29, 2008
Dear Helen, Tony and Family
We are praying for you. Gina was blessed with an exceptional family to support her. God's blessings on all of you.
Eileen, Walt and Marcy Horner
Marilyn Vickers-Haubold
April 29, 2008
Dear Helen & Tony,
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your daughter Gina. It has been many years since we have seen anyone, more like a lifetime, especially since we have never met the next generation. Gina sounds like we missed out on a wonderful friendship. If she is anything like her mom, we know we have.
What we have read in Gina’s obituary and testimonies from her friends tells us that she was special, a very accomplished person and a person who made a difference in lives that she had touched and was loved by all. We truly wish that we could have met her so we too could have shared our lives.
Gina is in a far better place, a place of peace and harmony, her spirit will live on.
We must tell you that just reading about her and who she was has made a difference within our family. You should be very proud. Gina and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Vickers Family
Harry and his children
Marilyn, Richard, Anne, Thomas & Harriette
Liz Zimmerman
April 29, 2008
Mrs. Rao, I am so sorry to read of Gina's passing. You are in my prayers. She was an amazing person, and you must be very proud. I watched as you took such good care of her all those years. She was very blessed to have such a wonderful mother. I am sure the days ahead will be very hard for you. I pray the the God of all comfort touches you with the peace that only He can give. God Bless you....
Luciana Aronne
April 29, 2008
To Gina's family,
My name is Luciana Aronne and I met Gina when she came to teach chemistry at Penn State Behrend. I met with her every week to discuss how her teaching was going and was able to get to know her well. She was a bright, cheerful, kind woman with a wonderful sense of humour. I saw her a few times for lunch after her illness and I will always have fond memories of her. My deepest sympathy is with you at this time.
Jaime Lobaugh
April 29, 2008
Mr. Rao,
I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy's to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I did not know your daughter but if she was any reflection of you and your wife she must have great person!
Ruth Loveland Nole
April 29, 2008
Dear Tony and family,
My prayers are with all of you in the loss of your beloved daughter.
Stay strong in Christ.
Sincerely,
Ruth Loveland Nole
Jim Ertl
April 29, 2008
Mr. And Mrs Rao,
I am so sorry to read of the loss of your Gina. I remember her well for her school days and you as well.
I know she was loved and cherished as your family exemplified love and caring.
I wish you strength in this sad time. Gina will be forever in your hearts.
God Bless you and Gina.
Jim Ertl
Julianne Clouthier
April 28, 2008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Rao & Family:
My sympathies are with you and your family. I am so saddened to hear the news of Gina's passing. While in Erie, we met through a local Alumni Group and became instant friends. She was a caring person and I will treasure the memories that I shared with her. Even after I moved away, we still kept in touch and I could always count on her to have wonderful conversation over dessert (which we both loved) when I came into town. She will truly be missed and her spirit will shine on.
God Bless, Eric & Julianne
Marjorie (Radella), Ron, & Trinity Metts
April 28, 2008
Dear Diane, Deb, and family--We are deeply saddened by the news of Gina's passing. Too young, too young. May God's arms comfort you as they welcome her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer Lowe Blalock
April 28, 2008
Gina, you were a bright light of love, honesty, and dedication to your family and your friends. I learned so much from you during our friendship that has stayed with me always. I will never forget your strength, your courage, nor your conviction, Gina. Love to your beautiful family.
Kathie (Robertshaw) Sullivan
April 28, 2008
To Gina's family,
Gina and I were close friends in high school. I remember her laugh and *great* sense of humor. I hadn't been in touch with her since. I am grief-stricken to hear of her passing. May God wrap his loving arms around you.
Michael Nailor
April 28, 2008
Dear Helen and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Schoening (Rooney)
April 28, 2008
My deepest condolences are with the Rao family. Gina was my best friend at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, and I have such fond memories of all the fun times we shared Girl Scout camping with our mothers as our co-leaders. You are in my prayers.
Tina Myers
April 28, 2008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Rao and family,
I can't begin to express my deep sorrow over your great loss. Gina was an amazing person. She was one of the best friends I have ever had. Her great kindness and compassion were beyond compare. I will always treasure the memories of our time together at Gannon and beyond. Even though we lived far apart from each other over the past few years, we still maintained a close friendship. Gina was always there for me no matter what to give a kind word and encouragement. I will miss her so very much.
My heartfelt prayers are with you at this difficult time. I know Gina is in heaven smiling down on all of us.
Lynne Reddinger Hendrick
April 28, 2008
Dear Rao Family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. Gina was such a dear person. I have many memories of the time we shared at McDowell as well as through college. Even though we have not been in touch, I have prayed for her throughout her struggles with this illness and for you also. I will continue to pray for you all now. I know she will be missed and never forgotten by anyone whose life she touched. All my love and prayers, Lynne (Reddinger) Hendrick
Harry Amann
April 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Gina was a great friend to me from our days at Mt. Carmel all the way through high school and then Gannon. She was always cheerful with a kind word for everyone and she brightened the world by just being her.
Kimberly (Kendziora) Palmer
April 28, 2008
Gina was always a kind and loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Heavin Maier
April 28, 2008
I worked at Duke University with Gina. When she joined our lab our friendship grew instantly. The two of us would do all kinds of mundane lab and field work together, like picking small roots out of dirt and then washing and weighing them. The work was made fun by the amazing conversations we would have. We often talked about our faith and what kind of people we were striving to be. Gina was a kindred spirit. I felt like distance and time could not dim the friendship. Death will not either.
Through our conversations I know that Gina came from an extraordinarily loving family. That love formed a beautiful person. Gina's life touched mine in a soft, caring, God-filled way. I imagine many others can say the same.
Rev. Mr. Timothy Balliett
April 28, 2008
Tony, Helen, and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of Gina from this world into everlasting life. Gina and I crossed paths regularly when she was at Villa and I was at Prep, when we both were at Gannon, and again when we were both studying at Penn State. My encounters with her were always grace-filled moments that illuminated my life, as I am sure others could attest. Eternal rest grant unto her, O, Lord.
Kimberly Skarupski
April 28, 2008
My sincere sympathies on your tragic loss.
Kim
Susan Glunt
April 28, 2008
My sympathies are with all of you as you remember the joy and beauty Gina brought to this world. You are in my prayers.
Catherine Luhr
April 28, 2008
Dear Helen and Tony-Your National Catholic Forensic League family and friends send their sympathy and love. Gina was so accomplished and brought so much joy to all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wesley Wilcox
April 28, 2008
My wife and I send our sympathies to the Rao family. God be with them thru this time.
Rashida Mithani
April 28, 2008
Mr. Rao and family, my aunt (Sharon Mithani) and I wanted to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your daughter. We both had Mr. Rao in class and know what a devoted parents he and his wife are. If we can do anything please let us know. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert ''Bob'' Loucks
April 28, 2008
My deepest condolence to Tony, Helen and family on Gina;s passing to be with our Lord, Jesus.
She will be, bodily, missed. Her spirit will live with us forever.
Enrique &Olivia Farias
April 28, 2008
All our love and prayers are with you at this time. Gina is now with Angela rejoicing in God's kingdom
Much Love, Enrique & Olivia Farias and family.
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