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David Pliskaner Obituary
David Carl Pliskaner, 32, of Cranberry Township died Saturday at UPMC Passavant Cranberry Hospital.
Born July 21, 1976, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Allen "Bud" and Ida Mae "Mazie" (Silhanek) Pliskaner of Cranberry Township.
David was a member of the St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, Cranberry Township.
He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoying camping, fishing and white-water rafting.
David worked as a computer-aided draftsman.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Caden Allen Pliskaner; a brother, Michael P. Pliskaner of Cranberry Township; his maternal grandmother, Frances Silhanek of North Hills; his companion, Paula Zuravitch of Cranberry Township; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Allen Pliskaner.
PLISKANER -- Friends of David Carl Pliskaner, who died Saturday, March 14, 2009, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the GLENN-KILDOO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SVCS. INC., 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Township. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Online condolences and directions are available at www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for David Pliskaner
Cindy Pearce (Schroeder)
May 6, 2009
Although, I did not know Dave well, I do understand the pain of losing a son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa (Mazza) Gillingham
May 5, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating graduation parties and life was just starting. He was a good kid. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Pam Pickens
March 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bud, Mazie, as you deal with the loss of your son. I haven't seen you or the boys since we were next door neighbors in Cranberry Estates -- so long ago. When Jim and I, along with our kids Jim Jr. & Beth, moved into our new home you were the first neighbors to welcome us. You have my deepest sympathy.
Erica Nagy
March 20, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. When I heard of Dave's passing, my mind flooded with memories of a funny, warm friend that would make me laugh for hours.`He will be greatly missed.
Diana Block
March 19, 2009
Al,
I was so surprised and saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. My whole family is keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Diana
Dawn Baranowski
March 19, 2009
To David's family- we send our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers. Thank you Michael for letting us know. We pray that your many wonderful memories help to get you through a most difficult time. Pittsburgh Technical Institute Staff and Faculty.
Debra Sacco
March 19, 2009
Dear Al (and family)
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I only wish I had the right words to say that would give some comfort.
Debra Sacco
Post Gazette Employee
Laura Schneiderman
March 19, 2009
Dear Al,
I am so sorry about the loss of your son! My thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Judy Kouvaras
March 18, 2009
Dear Mazie and Al,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
John and Judy Kouvaras
WAYNE AND JACKIE SWANN
March 18, 2009
DEAR MAZIE AND AL, IT'S BEEN YEARS ,BUT WE WERE ALL A FAMILY IN CRANBERRY ESTATES AND WE MISS ALL OF YOU. IT SADDENS US THAT DAVID HAS PASSED, BUT WE WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOUR BOYS FONDLY AND THE SINCERE FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS YOU WERE. GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU COURAGE IN YOUR LIFE. WE WILL BE PRAYING AND THINKING OF YOU.
LOVE.
JACKIE AND WAYNE
SWANN AND FAMILY
Sharon Geiger (Swann)
March 18, 2009
Pliskaner Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of David. He was a great kid. It saddens me to hear this. I have grown up with him when he was a young child as well as being his babysitter. If you need anything let me know. You have my deepest sympathy. Love, Sharon Swann (Geiger)
Mary Lou Coleman
March 18, 2009
Al and family
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Gina Sapienza
March 18, 2009
Dear Mazie and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. Mazie you and I worked together at Wexford House and I always remember you lovingly and fondly talking of your 2 boys. I wish you comfort at this time of grief.
donna and ray mccarthy
March 17, 2009
Dave was a friend of our son and daughter and spent a lot of time at our house when we lived in Cranberry. I will always remember his smiling face and how sweet he was to my mother-in-law, who lived with us. We are so sorry for your loss.
Rebecca Vermeulen
March 17, 2009
I worked with Dave at FedEx. Everyday he would make his way around after getting his cup of coffee or ice tea and he would alway stop by to ask everyone how there day was going. Dave was a very funny guy. Always trying to bring a smile to your face. Dave was very proud of his little baby boy, lots of pictures in his cube. Always telling stories about playing with the kids in the yard. I didn't know Dave long but he still made some memories and is missed. My heart goes out to his family.
Greg Szmyd
March 17, 2009
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote “It is not the length of life, but the depth of life.”, and Dave touched many. I hope you find comfort in knowing that one day we will all get to meet him once again. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Greg Szmyd
March 17, 2009
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote "It is not the length of life, but the depth of life" and I know that Dave touched many. I am sorry for your loss but find comfort in that one day we will all meet him again. My prayers are with you.
Tim and Allison Tubridy
March 17, 2009
Our Deepest sympathies go out to Dave's entire family. Although we had not seen him in years, we hold very happy memories of him. He was always smiling, happy and outgoing and a pleasure to be around. We'll miss you "Skinny".
Bobby and Kelly Gettings
March 17, 2009
Dave was a close friend of ours. We will remember him as a loving son, brother, boyfriend, and father. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts, hearts, and prayers are with his parents, brother, Paula, Caden, and everyone else his life has touched. We will miss him greatly.
Gary Churella
March 17, 2009
Dave worked as a Design Engineering Technician with us for a while and he was a good guy. Very likeable and outgoing with a great sense of humor. He was a conscientious and dependable worker. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Beth Biernesser
March 17, 2009
Mike, I was so saddened to hear of your loss - my heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to you and your family.
matt lewis
March 16, 2009
Dave was a good childhood friend and will be missed. My thoughts are with you.
Michelle Leddon
March 16, 2009
Dear Mazie and family,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time and may He bring you peace and comfort.
Amy Weiser-Wilson
March 16, 2009
Michael I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your parents.God Bless
Jennifer Orth
March 16, 2009
Mazie, I am sorry for the loss of your son. I will pray for your family and for the son he left behind.
PAUL MARTIN
March 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MARY JO SEELNACHT
March 16, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Amy Axworthy
March 16, 2009
David worked with us for a while and he was not only well liked but well respected. Today and tomorrow our department will be packing, shipping and distributing daffodils for the American Cancer Society. As I do these things I will keep David in my prayers. My sympathy to you all.
John & Roseann Morris
March 16, 2009
Dear Mazzie, Al and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about David.
We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love, John and Roseann
Steven and Theresa karnes
March 16, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Sandi Morgan
March 16, 2009
Mazie,
So sorry to hear of David's passing.
Even though we are nearly neighbors, I have not really spoken with you since the kids were.."kids"..
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sandi Morgan
Wayne Lee
March 16, 2009
Al and Family,
I was so heartbroken when you informed me that your youngest son had passed away. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
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