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Rachel Snippert Obituary

Rachel Marie Snippert, age 17, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born in Erie on July 7, 1999, daughter of Louise Snippert and Frank Wallace.

Rachel was attending PA Distance Learning Cyber School. She enjoyed shopping, playing Nintendo, eating at Taco Bell, and hanging out with her friends. Rachel also enjoyed ATV's, jet-skiing, pontoon boats and horseback riding.

In addition to her parents, Rachel is survived by three sisters, Chelsea Wallace, Alexandria Snippert, and Clarissa Snippert; three brothers, Bruce and Nicholas Jaraczewski, and Kevin Williams; grandparents, Maxine Sherlock, Ronald and Edwina Miller; adopted grandparents, Bruce "G.Pa" and Terry Speicher; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 536 West 10th Street, on Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. Further visitation will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, 1781 West 38th Street, on Thursday from 10 am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. David Miles. Interment, Gate of Heaven. Memorial contributions may be designated to the family through the funeral home.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Dec. 27, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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Jalena Jaraczewski

November 2, 2024

Aunt Rachel, I've only ever seen you once but on present day, it feels like I've never seen you in my entire life. I don't know and don't remember what your voice sounds like and what you look like, not even a picture can defy your what once was an active-soul. You left the world when I was seven and I don't remember the benefits I had, you were my only benefit that starred in my life at the time. It hurts me so bad that I don't remember you, but I hope you think of it as a good thing so I'm not in major pain at the thought of your beautiful lively brilliance that was once here. I miss you from the bottom of my heart and I know that you'll be the first person I'll run to when I meet you up there, Auntie. I love you so much.

sierra jaraczewski

June 28, 2017

i miss you aunt rachel your the best aunt ever
sweet heart i hope you come back darling okay
I'm crying right now for you I will send
flowers to you at the cemetery soon like tomorrow okay so I'm gonna tell my dad and mom to take me there okay darling so this is from sierra jaraczewski born in jan 19 2005 so I am going to heaven with you and eat taco bell with you sweet heart okay

Sierra Jaraczewski

April 25, 2017

I love my aunt Rachelle she loves taco bell it was her favorite

Marisa Matson

March 28, 2017

I miss you so much, you are always on my mind and in my heart, you were my bestfriend and your all I could of asked for. Love you. <3 Thx for always being there for me when I needed you.

maxine sherlock

December 30, 2016

youll live forever in my heart granddaughter ,,love grandma Maxine sherlock

December 29, 2016

I'm very sorry for your lost my prayers are with you all sign Pamela Mathews

December 29, 2016

Louise, my heart goes out to you and the family. What a tragic thing to happen. My prayers are still with you and the family that the Lord will wrap you in His arms to protect and comfort you. Rachel is in God's arms now - the best place to be. My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to you.
Mary (Long) Riley from Bethel Baptist Church

Mary, Zak and Jake Lowery

December 29, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. She was truly a beautiful person. She is with the angels now. Our prayers are with you

None

December 29, 2016

R.I.P beautiful girl.

Cheryl and Bob Renaud

December 28, 2016

Louise, Bob and I can't express, how truly sorry we are for your loss. she was a beautiful girl, with her whole life in front of her.You and your family are in our prayers, if you need to talk , just give me a call.

December 28, 2016

So sorry for your loss

Kathi Greer

December 28, 2016

sorry for your loss

Kathi Greer

December 28, 2016

sorry for your loss prayers to the family

December 28, 2016

so sorry for your loss prayers to the family from the Greer family

Kristie Konetsky

December 28, 2016

So sorry Aunt Louise my condolences to you and the family my prayers are sent to you all.. Rest in peace beautiful Rachel All my love kristie

Baumann Family

December 28, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts & prayers!

December 28, 2016

Louise and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Rachel. I pray for comfort for you all. May god give you strength in this time. I will be praying for you.

Andrea, Kayla, Breanne, and Deja Straub

December 28, 2016

I am so sorry Louise nick ally bruce and clarissa she was a terrific person im sure

Dawn Hartson

December 28, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember standing with Louise after school at Grover Cleveland waiting for our daughters to come out. Rachel was a very beautiful girl and I'm so sorry for your loss.

Elizabeth Kelly

December 27, 2016

Praying for God's comfort to wrap around you during this difficult time. Our hope does not lie in this world but in the One who has overcome the world.

Stump family

December 27, 2016

May God comfort your family during this painful time.
RIP

Lucy Bell

December 27, 2016

R.I.P. sweet girl. My prayers go out to the family n know she will be missed by many. i didn't know her that well but my my daughter knew her. I also know Louise well her mom. Ifeel so sad for the family just remember god will help u all through this GOD BLEES

December 27, 2016

Weeze Our thoughts and prayers are with in this difficult time. Becky Deniziak and family

December 27, 2016

I'm sorry for the family of Rachel she was a swett girl my the angels my be with her pam mathews

Paul and Belva Meeker

December 27, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to the family. especially Louise. It is deeply painful and we love you.

April Hogans-Ruiz

December 27, 2016

No more pain, no more heartache, stress or worries. Your soul can finally be free from the chains that bound you. Fly high our gorgeous Angel, you'll forever be missed and loved beyond words.

December 27, 2016

RIP Rachel and thank you for loving Paige as much as she loved you. You will be missed by so many

Julie Bessetti

December 27, 2016

Thank you so much for being a part of my daughters life, you are an amazing girl. I will forever remember you and be grateful for all you have done for her. You will be missed.

Michelle Tirpak

December 27, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family...May you all find comfort and peace through this difficult time...Sending many prayers to all of you...

Rest easy sweety, you will be tremendously missed!

Brianna Ford

December 27, 2016

Rachel, Such a smart beautiful young girl we have many memories from when we were younger you were basically a little sister to me I just keep asking myself WHY but no one will ever understand why you were taken from us at such a young age but you are at peace now and will be missed by many. We all love you

Larry Klick

December 27, 2016

Kristy and I send our deepest condolences in this most difficult time.

Godspeed, Rachel.

Bree Madigan

December 27, 2016

I didn't know you well, but you had a beautiful soul & you were loved by many. I can tell that you will be greatly missed. Rest easy beautiful. ❤

Chloe Chapman

December 27, 2016

I love you so much Rachel... it's not really easier with time. I think about you all the time.

maxine sherlock

December 27, 2016

my sweet Racheal(((Bubbles))) I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.miss you so much ..love grandma Maxine Sherlock

December 27, 2016

I love you very much. You will be in our hearts forever. Love Aunt Margo Bowen

Don Baumann

December 27, 2016

RIP Rachel.

Tara Jaraczewski

December 27, 2016

We love you and miss and will keep you in our hearts forever. May you be at peace.

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