Liana, MJ, & Willow Short

Liana, MJ, & Willow Short obituary, Sinking Spring, PA

Liana, MJ, & Willow Short

Liana, MJ, & Willow Short Obituary

Published by John F Givnish Funeral Home - Academy Rd on Aug. 6, 2016.
Short, Liana, 8, Mark (MJ), 5 and Willow, 2, flew to heaven with their mother, Megan, on August 6, 2016. Mischievous children they were. Liana was an avid reader, currently enjoying the original version of "Alice in Wonderland." She was witty, sassy, loved school, art, dressing up, parties, Barbies, princesses, and playing tricks on her family. Plus, she would always reveal the end of a movie. MJ's sweetness didn't overshadow his roughness. He approved of hugs, but kisses were out. Monster games, hide and seek, tag, swings at the playground and games that involved running after him. He mostly loved cuddling and watching a movie. He had a contagious smile. Willow was a warrior from birth, born with a Congenital Heart Defect and undergoing a heart transplant at 6 days old. Her second home for the first year was CHOP, where she became an expert at putting on EKG stickers and other medical procedures. Yet, she loved life and was the happiest child ever. She was funny, loved Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse, dancing, taking walks, pulling all the tissues out of a box, opening the refrigerator every few minutes and opening the pantry. Missing them the most are their Grandmothers, Grandfathers, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Liana, MJ and Willow's Life Celebration at John F. Givnish of Academy Road, 10975 Academy Rd., Phila, PA 19154 on Thursday from 6:00-9:00pm and at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd., Phila, PA 19154 on Friday from 10:00-11:00am followed by their Memorial Mass at 11:00am. Int. Our Lady of Grace Cem. In lieu of flowers, honor the children with a donation to Gift of Life Family House or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Cardiac Center.

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December 14, 2016

Ann Stokman posted to the memorial.

September 11, 2016

Mom mom posted to the memorial.

August 17, 2016

Straub posted to the memorial.

Ann Stokman

December 14, 2016

Sorry to hear of the loss.

Mom mom

September 11, 2016

I miss playing and talking with you my loves. Send me some signs.

Straub

August 17, 2016

My throughs and prayers to everyone. My heart aches for you. But just remember you have 4beautiful guarding
angels protecting you and looking over you. May god bless you

Anne

August 16, 2016

The sadness I feel from this is not able to be put into words. I struggle to understand. I never met any f them, but do remember Willow from news and posts. To the family of Megan, Liana, MJ and Willow, I wish for you all, peace. So sorry.

Kaprena Robinson

August 15, 2016

My heartfelt condolences from Florida.. May God continue to carry you in your time of need and may you never forget the life these beautiful angels stood for on earth as they will in heaven

Martha Bender

August 13, 2016

Your family is in my prayers.

Robin Mattiuz

August 13, 2016

My condolences to the family of these beautiful little angels........You are in my thoughts and prayers ! May God bless you and give you peace !

Sandrah Hughes

August 12, 2016

Many many prayers for peace that surpasses all understanding. My heart is broken for the families.

Marie Martin

August 12, 2016

I am so truly sorry for this loss please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family I have read of this in the paper and saw it on the news and it truly is heartbreaking I cannot imagine your pain your daughter and those three little angels are flying high in heaven and they will always be with you to guide you through every day God bless you and your family

Cindy Miller

August 12, 2016

My condolences to the families and friends.I am from Easton PA.The story broke my heart.R.I.P.little angels Willow,Liana,and Mark.Have Faith in God to give you strength to get through this terrible tragedy.Fly high little angels.You all have a guardian angel named Megan.She too will soar high,and keep you all safe.God Bless everyone who is going through this tragedy.

Dorothy Fair

August 12, 2016

My heart is broken over your loss of these angels. May God blanket you with peace and comfort at this very difficult time.

Cassandra Jones

August 12, 2016

May God provide you only what he can, healing and peace. So sorry for this grave loss.

Arlene Phillips

August 11, 2016

There is no footprint too small to leave an imprint on this world....you will be remembered....I am so sorry...
Fly High! Liana, MJ and Willow...Big Hugs

sandra trate

August 11, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the families.

Kathy Sterner

August 11, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May our lord be with you every step and his 4 Angels. Rest in peace.

Jen Brady

August 11, 2016

Fly high sweet little angels.

Lois

August 11, 2016

My heart is broken at the loss of your beautiful Grandchildren and Daughter. May they all rest in peace and may your memories of them give you solace. Prayers for you and your family

Debra Werner

August 11, 2016

Thoughts and prayers are with you. Fly high little angels.R .I. P.

linda kilpatrick

August 11, 2016

i am so saddened of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may the 3 sweet babies rest in peace!

Linda DAlessandro

August 11, 2016

They truly are angels in heaven and we look forward to seeing them again in all their glory!

Joy Jenkins

August 11, 2016

Praying every day that you find comfort and healing during just a overwhelming lost. Seek god he is our healer during these heartbreaking times. With genuine love and prayers.

Tara Carter

August 10, 2016

I'm so deeply saddened by your family's loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this unimaginably difficult time.

Rebecca Walls

August 10, 2016

Enjoy heaven sweet babies!

Risbon Family

August 10, 2016

So sad that these 3 angels had to be taken away so soon! Prayers for the family and friends.

Karen McCandless

August 10, 2016

I had the privilege of being one of Willow's transplant Nurse Practitioners, and through her, I saw what an exceptional mother Megan was. Megan took such amazing care of Willow, and was so clearly committed to doing everything she could to make her life not only "normal", but wonderful. She more than succeeded. My heart is broken for Megan's family, and I can only pray that you will some day find peace. I am just thankful that I had the pleasure of getting to know this beautiful child, and her beautiful mother.

Terry Biansco

August 10, 2016

To the grandparents , family and friends of Liana, MJ and Willow,
They will always be in your hearts, always be loved and remembered for the love and joy they
gave, Deepest sympathy, prayers and love for you and love to these beautiful children.
God bless you ,
Terry Biansco

Boyst-Kaye Family

August 10, 2016

Too young, too soon! We are keeping you, Jackie, and your family in our prayers. Please accept our families condolences.

Carolyn Messina

August 10, 2016

""My family is deeply saddened upon learning of you three beautiful children's sudden passing. It was an honor for my family to have known yours and we will never forget you all and what an inspiration you were to our family. Fly high angels in heaven above Liana, Mark (MJ) and Willow. Our thoughts & prayers are with all those affected by this tragic tragedy. You will be deeply missed. RIP and God Bless you all." - Sincerely, The Messina Family, Acquaintances, Mahanoy City, PA August 9, 2016"

Jennifer Harbert

August 10, 2016

I am so sorry sweet babies. I will be praying for your grandma's, grandpa's, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, that God will wrap his loving arms around each and every one of you to help you through this difficult time.

Carolyn Muller

August 10, 2016

I am so saddened and heart sick to know, that these loving, adorable children will no longer be able to grow up and fulfill their childhood dreams come true. May God bless them and cuddle them forever!

Nicole Wentz

August 10, 2016

I've never met you or your family, but my heart is broken for all of you! What a beautiful and sweet family, and may God bless them and help you through this pain. May the memories of their smiles and laughter comfort you through this unbelievably challenging time.

Clara Brown

August 10, 2016

Jackie:

I am sending my condolences to the you and your family for this terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

A friend

August 10, 2016

From one heart warrior family to another...there are no words to describe this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Patricia Denmon

August 10, 2016

I am also praying for the grandparents. I am a grandmother of a child with CHDs and I know how hard it is to see your own child deal with her child's illness. I pray for your daughter, her beautiful children, and everyone who loved them.

Denise Wessels

August 10, 2016

Heartbroken for you loss.

Brenda Baker

August 10, 2016

So very sorry. May God bless and keep them safe. My condolences to all of the family members. God Bless

Fran Lockhart

August 10, 2016

My heart goes out to the Campbell and Short families. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

A Friend

August 10, 2016

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of these beautiful children. I am praying for peace and healing for their extended family and friends in this time of loss.

Trudy Kiley

August 10, 2016

Jackie I am so sorry for your loss,

August 10, 2016

As an everyday reader of the newspaper, I just wanted to express my condolences to you and your family at this time.

May they rest in peace

Jackie Alamia Dorsey

August 10, 2016

Dear Jackie
Me and Michael's heart and soul are with you every day and
every moment No one has words to express what you are going through. If I could take away just one minute of your pain I would. I know how strong of a person you are,but the strength you need right now can only come from one place I hope that one day you find it. If you need anything please feel free to call me or Michael. We love you and again our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Susan Brennan

August 10, 2016

MY thought and prayers are with u and the family

August 10, 2016

RIP beautiful, little angels.

Jannie Sims

August 10, 2016

We are praying for everone who was blessed enough to be loved by them and greatful their love.we now have to take the hardestpart and live the jouney without them in our lives ,please let us know if you want or need anything

Kara Siddons

August 10, 2016

So sad to see that these Angel's are gone I will to pray for family and friends. I can't imagine how you are all feeling I would be devastated and not sure if it were me that I would be able to move on I truly think I would lose it

Morton Christa

August 10, 2016

My deepest condolences ,.. Timely I wish you peace love and faith and God all Unite and remember loving loving memories that were just told in this story this chapter bbc3 beautiful I'll keep them in my prayers tonight and light a candle and honor of all three of them and the mother as well to the family I pray for strength healing memories of the good . strength. godspeed.

Kathleen Grosso

August 10, 2016

Sweet dreams sweet angels, God bless you

maryann degroat

August 10, 2016

I am soo sorry for your lost i will keep you guys in my prayers

Amanda Hutchins

August 9, 2016

I didn't have the pleasure of knowing these beautiful babies,but my heart is completely broken!! Rest easy beautiful angels....fly high with your beautiful mom....prayers to all family and friends...

Alainna Thomas-wells

August 9, 2016

We are so saddened and sorry for the loss of these children. Much love to the families.

D. Hicks

August 9, 2016

Life cut too short. Some times Angels stay just a little while.

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