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for Wellie Yaple
January 25, 2012
i met wellie via his best friend jim bennink.wellie loved life and i was honoured to go on a hunting trip with him to colorado. he will be truly missed. Al Chase and family.
David Kanavy
August 14, 2011
To the Yaple Family,
We are sorry to learn about Wellie's sudden death. Please accept our sympathies for your loss and know that you are in our thouhgts and prayers.
Steve and Maggie Peters
August 12, 2011
Holly and Family,
We were very sorry to hear about Wellie's passing, we were on vacation and just heard about it today. He was the first person to introduce himself and welcome us to the neighborhood. Our deepest sympathies.
Bill & Sue Stromenger
August 11, 2011
Dear Holly and family,
We were totally shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Wellie's accident. We have so many fun memories of the good and crazy times in high school and racing snowmobiles. Whenever we were together we would laugh constantly. We'll always remember his smiling face. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Jimmy Green
August 10, 2011
I just learn today 8-10-11 about Wellie. He was like a brother to me, back when we lived next door to each other. Holly, you and the family, will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Stahlbaum
August 9, 2011
"Holly and Family, I had only met Wellie a few times, he was such a nice guy. Im so sorry for your loss". Jim Stahlbaum
Jeffrey Johnson
August 9, 2011
Dear Holly & Family,
My deepest sympathy. He was a great guy.
Jeffrey J. Johnson
SUSAN
August 9, 2011
Heidi and Family,
We were very sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Cenfetelli
Bruce Hrinko
August 8, 2011
Doug and the Yaple family,
I am so sorry to hear of Wellie's passing
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Mary Poniatowski
August 7, 2011
Heidi and family,
I was shocked to hear of Wellie's accident. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Hold your memories close and know that he is with you always.
Dorie Walsh
Dorie Walsh
jackie sheehan reddecliff
August 7, 2011
Yaple family,
I was so sorry to hear of Wellie's untimely death. We were all out of town in South Carolina and got a call from
Erie telling us what happened.. He was a great man, and was very good to me, my mother and our entire family.. God bless all of you, and our deepest sympathies are with you. Love, Jackie Sheehan and family.
Lisa (Malinowski) Hunter
August 7, 2011
Yaple Family,
I was stunned and saddened to hear of Wellie's passing. I have found memories of him and my prayers go out to all of you.
August 7, 2011
Heidi,Doug,Marianne Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May god be with you all. Elezibeth Watkins Mary and Tommy Dean
Bob Lieder Jr
August 7, 2011
Yaple Family,
I was shocked and saddened when I read of Wellie's passing. we are related through my dad's family and Wellie and I had some some fond memories of The Yaple Family reunion at auer's grove growing up Wellie was a good guy and a very trusted businessman. He is really going to be missed, May out Lord Jesus Christ give you strength in your time of loss
Jason Allen
August 6, 2011
Holly and the rest of the Yaple family, my deepest condolences for your loss, My prayers go out to you. Wellie was a great guy and will be missed!
Gretchen Karle
August 6, 2011
To all of the Yaples, but most intended to (Wellie) I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to all of you. Kind Regards, Gretchen Karle
Joe & Missy Grucza
August 6, 2011
Wellie, Kristen, Pat and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. May your many wonderful memories be a comfort to you at this time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Rita Kapsar
August 6, 2011
Dearest Heidi,
Do Remember Wellie with good memories. Though it's been a long time, memories are well kept. Sincere sorrow for you & the entire Yaple clan. May all Wellie's strength help you day to day. If you need anything at all truly, I can assist. Peace eternal.
Larry (Shorty) Watkins
August 6, 2011
Dear Yaple Family,
Wellie was a good guy, I am sorry for your loss.
Nadine Cross Merry
August 6, 2011
My late father, Norbert Cross, did a lot of business with Yaples and knew Wellie well. I can still remember going there as a kid and thinking how cool all the vacuums were :). My prayers are with your family.
Carol Lang Family
August 6, 2011
Holly and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Wellie; a great person. He will be missed by many as our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
TOM /CONNIE EISERT &FAMILY
August 6, 2011
Doug--You and Wellies family are in our thoughts and prayers - May GOD bless you and be with you.
Monti & Jackie Mooney
August 6, 2011
My wife and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to your family. We both knew Wellie and enjoyed every time we had a chance to see and talk with him over old times at school,in the 24th street neighborhood, and about the latest vacuum or sewing machine. We will miss him.
Our hearts weigh heavy with your lose
Danny Combs
August 6, 2011
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
Nancy Asmus
August 6, 2011
Dear Heidi,Kristen,Vince and the entire Yaple family,
I was so very sorry to hear of your recent and sudden loss of Wellie. My parents Louie and Mary Kuhns were customers of yours way before I started coming to the store. Wellie always treated me like I was the only customer he had. He had a geniune gift of for working with people. Heidi and Kristen my heart aches for you both.Vince a most loyal companion I am so sorry for the passing of your long time boss and I am sure so much more. The legacy will continue as you all move forward in his memory.God bless all of you.
Elise Dickerson
August 5, 2011
Aunt Marianne and all the Yaple family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Broadhurst
August 5, 2011
Doug & famliy,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Please know that I am thinking of you and lifting you in prayer at this sad time. May God fill your heart with many beautiful memories of your dear loved one.
Patty (Sayban) Broadhurst
Gary (ziggy) Cleaver
August 5, 2011
Holly and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with at this sad time. I wanted to pay my respects, but due to health problems was unable to make the viewing.
August 5, 2011
We will always remember what a kind and helpful person Wellie was whenever we came to the store. Our prayers are with you.
Dona Marie Ingerson
Yvonne Carlson
(Lander PA)
Lisa Sheets
August 5, 2011
Heidi and Kristen and the Yaple family: Our deepest sympathy for the loss that your family has had..God Bless Doug and Lisa Sheets and Lois and Gary Carr
Holly Krasinski
August 5, 2011
Heidi & Family:
So sorry for the loss of Wellie! He always had a ready smile and a kind word! Holly (Rosenthal) Krasinski
August 5, 2011
Yaple family and Hedi, So sorry to hear that Wellie has gone home. He was such a great man. Sincerely Dorothy Norton
August 5, 2011
To the Yaple family: I'm so very sorry to hear about Wellie's accident. My prayers are with you all. Lisa Martin Stroup (of the 24th St Martins).
Patrick Murphy
August 5, 2011
Wellie, Pat, & Kristen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
(Cousin) Karen Landes
August 5, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all my "northern" relatives. So many wonderful memories of our family visits up there, to the store, French St., the farm, while growing up--less frequently in the years since. Wellie was a good person and will be truly missed--time goes so fast and life is so short. Sorry I cannot be there. You are all in my prayers. God bless.
Carolyn Rickrode
August 5, 2011
Kristen,
I am so sorry on your dad's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
John & Sandy Button
August 5, 2011
Heidi, Doug and family:
With our deepest sympathy. Please know that although there are many miles between us, the Buchner family will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers. With the support of friends, family and all the prayers you have, I hope it will help give you the strength to get through this unexpected and difficult event. Just remember, you can never replace the memories of growing up and happy times you all had with your brother.
John & Sandy (Buchner) Button and Anna Buchner
August 5, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Peggy and Richard Testrake
August 5, 2011
Holly, Doug, Marianne, Heidi and families, May God Bless and comfort you at this difficult time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Welly was a very kind and personable fellow, he will be greatly missed.
God bless and take care.
Glenda (Widdowson) Meade
Bobbie Kozlowski
August 5, 2011
Heidi
How sad to learn of Wellie's passing
You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers
Our sympathy
John & Bobbie (Frangione) Kozlowski
sandy Pifer
August 5, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the entire Yaple family. Wellie always had a smile and was truly helpful when I visited the store. He will truly be missed by us all. I am so Very sorry.
Steven Rzepka
August 5, 2011
Kyle and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Wellie was a great man and I hope his character, which inspired you in his life, is carried with you in his passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 5, 2011
Holly and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Wellie's traggic accident. Our prayers are with you and your family as he was so loved by all. We will truly miss him too.
Love, Mila and Fred Bennett
Captain Dan Geary
August 5, 2011
Truly "one of a kind" and a great friend of mine. I'll miss that impish grin...rest in peace Wellie enjoy that big hunting camp in the sky....I know you will. Sadly missed and sincere condolences to all the Yaples a truly wonderful family from Captain Dan and Mary Kay Geary and the entire Geary family.
Jack Zelina
August 5, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Yaple family. As a high school friend of Wellie, I always remember him with a smile on his face – Just as the accompanying funeral home photo portrays. A great person who will be missed.
August 5, 2011
Doug,
We are so sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Carl & Bonnie Ruff
Mark Silka
August 5, 2011
Wellie was a very kind and generous man.
He was a joy to golf with and I will never forget his smile.
He always went above and beyond when helping out a person.
He will be dearly missed.
Stan Ingraham
August 5, 2011
Holly, Heidi and family, my condolences and my thoughts are with you. Wellie was a great guy, I really enjoyed working with him.
August 5, 2011
Dear Holly,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so much enjoyed seeing you at our St Luke events during the holiday season. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Holly, during this time of loss--and long into the future.
Susan Miller (St Luke's classmate)
Coronado CA/Erie PA
Margaret Krumpe
August 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Yaple family. I have known Wellie for many years. He was one of the most pleasant and helpful persons I have ever known. My beautiful, burgundy-colored Viking sewing machine will be my constant reminder of Wellie for many years to come. Thank you, Wellie. May your soul rest in peace. Amen. Margaret and Dave Krumpe
Daria (Skladanowski) Marnella
August 5, 2011
Holly and family,
My heartfelt sympathy on the sudden loss of your Wellie. He was a good man. You are in my prayers.
Megan DiLoreto
August 5, 2011
Kristen, Pat & Wellie:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I wanted to extend my condolences and let you all know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you lean on each other during this time of mourning. Love & Light to your entire family.
Bill & Staff @ Sweeper City
August 5, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Yaple's family
He was a great man to deal with professionally and will be sadly missed
John Agostini
August 5, 2011
Doug,
I was sorry to hear about you brother. He will be in my prayers. You have my deepest stmpathy.
American Heart Association
August 5, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Rick Zalewski
August 5, 2011
To the Yaple Family,
Wellie and I were friends in high school and I always enjoyed his sense of humor. My most sincere condolences,
Bill & Heidi Etzel
August 4, 2011
With deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers to the Yaple family. Wellie was a great man & we are glad to have known him.
Vicki Lutz/DiGello
August 4, 2011
Dear Doug & Family: I am so very, very sorry for your loss. May the love & support that surrounds you today, give you the strength to face tomorrow.
Dick & Nancy Sandle
August 4, 2011
Our sympathy to the family.
August 4, 2011
Doug and family,
Please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Terry and Barb Triana
Lawrence Park, PA
Susan Morse
August 4, 2011
My Dear Holly and Family,
Our love and prayers go out to you in this very sad time. Wellie was the best!
Love, Don and Susan Morse
Ruth Ralph
August 4, 2011
Holly and Heidi and all of the Yaple family,
Steve and I were so sadden to her the news of Wellie's passing, our thoughts and prayers will be for you all. Even though we are miles away, always great thoughts we remember the HV trips together. Thanks again for the memories - Steve and Ruth Ralph
Char Palmer Heverly
August 4, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayer
Tricia Siegel Schanne
August 4, 2011
Dear Wellie, I was so saddened to hear about your father's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Mike Biondi
August 4, 2011
To the Yaple Family,
Wellie and I were best buds back in HS. He was a great friend, athlete and someone I could always count on. I will miss him a lot.
Bonnie Hannold
August 4, 2011
Dear Kristen,
I am so sorry to hear of your families tragic loss. May all the prayers coming your way give you peace.
Bonnie (from Tucker Dental)
Brian Rzodkiewicz
August 4, 2011
Wellie, Pat, and Kristen,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
August 4, 2011
Our heartfelt sympathy & our prayers go to the entire Yaple family as well as his close friends. Stay Strong thru-out this difficult time and know that your paths will cross with Wellie again in Heaven
The Biebel Family
Waterford, Pa.
mike malinowski
August 4, 2011
Wellie was my very first boss.. He was really nice to me. I will miss him.
August 4, 2011
Holly, Doug and family,
Words cannot express my heartfelt sorrow during this difficult time, but know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. Sincerely, Linda (Miller) Giewont
Kristen Huber
August 4, 2011
Pat and Family-
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
Brian Tomasits
August 4, 2011
Holly and family,The Tomasits and Knapp family's, are very sorry for your loss.Wellie was a very fun guy to go golfing and hunting with I will always have great memories of him.
Rita Chance( Vossburg)
August 4, 2011
I don't what to say, My heartfelt condolences from my family ( the Vossburg family) to yours.
Brenda (McGrath) Hart
August 4, 2011
I remember wellie from back in the day of crusin the dock and bugging State St. My sympathy to his family and close friends. Take care ol' friend.
Tammy Little
August 4, 2011
Doug Yaple and family so sorry for the loss of your brother thoughts and prayers with you and all the Yaple family.
Marvin and Tammy Little
Melissa Helsley Melfi
August 4, 2011
Wellie & Kristen,
We are so sorry to hear of you're dads passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let me know. Hugs and love sent to you!
Melissa & Todd Melfi
August 4, 2011
Holly, Doug and family,
Words cannot express my heartfelt sorrow during this difficult time, but know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.
Steve & Sherry Suroviec
August 4, 2011
To Holly, Kristen, Patrick, Wellie, Marianne, Doug, and Heidi, we're very sorry to hear the news. Wellie was a great cousin - he was always a nice whenever I saw him at the store and family functions. He will be missed.
Nola Stroup
August 4, 2011
Doug,
So sorry to hear about you brother. My prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.
Rick and Kim Wagner
August 4, 2011
Holly, words can't express how sorry we are about Wellie's passing. We're praying God grants you comfort.
xoxoxox
Mike Strohmeyer
August 4, 2011
To Marianne and all the Yaples, my deepest sympathy. Godspeed Wellie.
Mike Strohmeyer
August 4, 2011
To Marianne and the rest of the Yaple family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lots of good memories of our younger days as schoolmates and friends. I'm sure Wellie will be missed by all who knew him. Godspeed my good fellow.
Charity Spinelli
August 4, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I used to cut Mr. Yaple's hair several years ago when I worked at Holiday Hair on East Grandview and he was always such a pleasant customer to have! I'll keep him, and his family, in my heart.
Julie Bliss
August 4, 2011
My thoughts & prayers go out to Yaple family and friends during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
August 4, 2011
Doug
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your brother. May you find comfort in your many memories and with each other,as a family.May God Bless You All.
Sincerely,
Staff of McClelland Family Practice
Schelly Brown Nagg
August 4, 2011
Kristen,
I am so sorry and so sad for you and your family for the loss of you dad. Try to remember the great memories you have of him at this very difficult time and let that and your friends and family help you through.
Marykay Yonko
August 4, 2011
Kristen & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gail (Kazmaier) Armbruster
August 4, 2011
Holly, Doug, Heidi and family,
Where are the words when you need them - I am so sorry for your loss. Wellie was a wonderful person who enjoyed life! He will be greatly missed. May your memories and love for Wellie give you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jimmy Dart
August 4, 2011
Holly ,My deepest sympathy to you and the Yaple family.I will pray that God will help you through this tragic time .MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY WELLIE REST IN PEACE
Michael Lexx
August 4, 2011
Holly n Heidi, Im so sorry to hear about Wellie. There are so many old memories rushing through my head and everyone of them makes me smile. What a great person and the world was a better place with him in it. Im sorry :(
Cheryl Wodecki
August 4, 2011
Heidi;
My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
erin (peterman) and john steiner
August 4, 2011
kristen,
we are so sorry to hear about your father. our thoughts and prayers go to you , your brothers and family. may your memories and love for him comfort you at this time and help you through. again, our thoughts are with you.
Mike & Trisha Edwards
August 4, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Wellie was such a nice man! Your family is in our thoughts.
Scott & Emma (Heberlein) Walton
August 4, 2011
We met Wellie just a few weeks ago when he showed us the house that he was selling in Warren County. He was a delightful person and we are so glad to have known him even for such a short while.
Michael Lexx
August 4, 2011
Holly n Heidi, Im so sorry to hear about Wellie. There are so many old memories rushing through my head and everyone of them makes me smile. What a great person and the world was a better place with him in it. Im sorry :(
aj learn
August 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 4, 2011
Dear Heidi and family,
Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan Hair
August 4, 2011
"Holly, my thoughts and prayers are with you now, and through the difficult days ahead. You and your family have my heart-felt sympathy in the loss of Wellie."
Dale & Cindy Applebee
August 4, 2011
Holly and family - we were saddened to hear the news of Wellie's death - our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. He was such a great guy and will be greatly missed by many. We are thankful we had the opportunity to know him over the years and any memory of Wellie comes with a smile!
God Bless,
August 4, 2011
Marianne,Heidi,and Doug, so shocked of the news(as everyone must be). Prayers are with all of you at this time of loss. Your family meant a lot to me through your mother. There's not a day goes by I dont think about her someway or another. Keep strong and remember you have each other,family is everything. To Holly,you have a rough road ahead of you but cherish all the memories. Sincerely, Rita CLements
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