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Nancy Elm Obituary
Nancy J. Elm, 48, of Avalon died Wednesday in a small plane crash in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.
Born April 23, 1956, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Claire Funke Elm.
An avid skydiver with jumps numbering in the thousands, she was a World Record Woman's Freefall Formation participant. She was a member of the U.S. Parachute Association and was the recipient of the Double Diamond Wings and the Twenty-Four Hours of Freefall awards.
She was the beloved sister of Joseph P. (Rosemarie) Elm of Middlesex Township, Kathleen (James) McKeag of Clinton Township, Susan (Gary) Gimmestad of Georgia and Claire (George) Groll of McCandless; and the loving aunt of Joe, Stefanie and Jonathan Elm of Middlesex Township, Kevin, Tim and Colleen McKeag of Clinton Township and Jennifer and Jessica Groll of McCandless.
ELM - Friends of Nancy J. Elm, who died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Road, Richland Township. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Holy Sepulcher Roman Catholic Church, Glade Mills, with the Rev. Dan Mauer officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Royal Cemetery, Shaler.
The rosary will be received at noon Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 2 Gateway Center - 13 North, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Information also is available at www.schellhaasfh.com.
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John Hill
November 2, 2004
I'm sorry to hear about Nancy.I knew her from The Farm in 1996.I was a student at the time and she was always very helpful.Recently I jumped with her at Rick's.She will be sadly missed & always remembered.
John Hill
Dave Demko
October 31, 2004
I am at a loss for words. Nancy and I worked very closely when I lived in Pittsburgh and she was one of the most pleasant people I have ever met. Her smile and positive attitude toward life and living were contagious.
Pamela Robinson
October 31, 2004
Please except my sympathy in the loss of Nancy. Although I was gone from the borough for a long time, I still remember Nancy at Avalon High School. I was in Kathy's grade at school until I left in 1972.
Michael Hetts
October 31, 2004
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Ed Kalbfell
October 30, 2004
Nancy and I grew up together in skydiving. She was a great friend and I will miss her so much. I wish I had told her what a friend she was while I had the chance. Blue Skies Nancy.
Mary Jo Hills (Horn)
October 30, 2004
Our condolences and sympathy to Nancy's family. My husband Bruce and I had the pleasure of meeting Nancy when we had started sky-diving at Beaver Valley Skydivers. She made a big impression on me and I was glad I got to know her. We will miss her...
Art Ullery
October 29, 2004
I've known Nancy for the five years that I have been skydiving. She was a great person who always gave me helpful advice and taught me alot. I will miss her very much.
Rob Keener
October 29, 2004
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Bill & Judy Gwynne
October 29, 2004
Bill & I were so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. We were just with her on Sun. at Skydive Ricks. She was having a great time. We were talking and laughing as she helped me with the manifest board. She was on Bill's tandem load and came down laughing and talking about her next jump. Bill had known Nancy for over 20 years and I had known her for about 10. She will be missed by all of us. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Patty and Mike Morrissey
October 29, 2004
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Nancy Elm. We had many great skydives and great times with Nancy, and we are very saddened to hear of her death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Bert Brooks
October 29, 2004
All of us in Dollar Bank's real estate division were very saddened to learn of Nancy's tragic death. I personally knew and worked with Nancy for nearly twenty years. She was a consummate professional and fine person who was always a joy to work with. She will be sorely missed as a business associate and as a friend.
Angela (Greer) Gillot
October 29, 2004
To Nancy's Family & Friends: what a loss you are feeling right now, but take comfort in knowing that others who knew her grieve with you and share your loss. I used to jump at Beaver Valley Skydivers about 10 years ago and know what a close-knit family of friends that she had there and will miss her.
Angela (Greer) Gillot
Carol (Gray) Gilliland & family
October 29, 2004
We are deeply saddend by your loss and pray for comfort for Nancy's family and friends. It is with much fondness we remember Nancy's life which she lived to the fullest.
Jean Wilson
October 29, 2004
I only met Nancy once when she came to Detroit for computer training classes for Trizec, but I spoke with her several times a month regarding building leases for Gateway. She was always laughing and had a very upbeat attitude regardless of how her day was going. She will be greatly missed by all.
Bill, Michelle, & Alex Larkin
October 29, 2004
Nancy:
We will miss your undying love for our sport.
We will miss your willingness to help our students learn.
We will miss the way you put up with smoke that you couldn't stand in order to have wings and beers with your friends.
We will miss your sense of humor.
We will miss you.
Love and Blue Skies,
Mary Cavolo-Burt
October 29, 2004
I want to send my sympathies to your family. Nancy and I were classmates and friends in high school.
Deana Snyder
October 29, 2004
Nancy, you will be missed very much. I am so thankful for your friendship. What a sweet, caring and special person you were! I miss you.
David Bruce
October 29, 2004
I'm really very sad to hear about Nancy. Nancy was one of the people who originally taught me to skydive. I did my first 4-way formation in 1993 and Nancy made it happen because she was awesome. Nancy has a great heart and was always concerned for everyone's safety. She liked to see new jumpers make accomplishments and advance in the sport. That was just her way. She was always there to give encouragement and advice. Nancy's laugh could always be heard at the dropzone. She was truly the life of the party. Blue skies Nancy!
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