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Ashley Cook Obituary
17, of North Fayette Twp., formerly of Bridgeville. Daughter of Catherine (Tina) Berton and Michael Cook; sister of Leonard Berton II, Beth Berton and Charles Cook; granddaughter of Leonard and the late Elizabeth Berton, of Bridgeville, Nancy and the late Charles Cook of Sturgeon, PA; also survived by several aunts and uncles. Ashley, a Senior at West Allegheny High School who had a zest for life like many young women her age that was suddenly taken from her that fateful night on December 21, 2007 where she was critically injured in a vehicle crash on I-79 at the Carnegie interchange. Her boyfriend, Ross Heinz was fatally injured in the crash. Ashley succumbed to her injuries on January 10, 2008 at Allegheny General Hospital. Ashley will be remembered by all for her love of family, friends, animals, writing of poetry, country music and outdoor activities. She will be missed by all. Arrangements by BEINHAUER - FRYER. Friends welcomed at 430 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, 412-221-3800 on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8pm where funeral will commence at 9am on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Tuesday at Holy Child Church. Interment to follow. Donations to Ashley Cook's family may made c/o Northwest Savings Bank, 431 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, PA 15017. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauerfamilyservices.com
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37 Entries
Heather Mandia
January 9, 2009
I still can't believe she's gone. It's almost been a year and I'm still having hard times knowing that she will never be with us again. Knowing that she's gone forever and that really sucks.
Heather Mandia
October 23, 2008
I recently broke down about Ashley again. It's hard. It's hard knowing I'll never see her again or hear her voice.
Heather Mandia
September 9, 2008
Aunt Tina, It's Heather again. Lately, I've been breaking down about Ashley. I know I was trying to cope with the pain of losing her. Everytime I see a movie of someone dying, all that comes to mind is Ashley. I begin to cry and then I can hear her voice. She would be telling me to wipe up my tears. Sometimes it's not that simple. Well, I'll try to get through it one day at a time.
Heather Mandia
May 13, 2008
Aunt Tina, It's Heather. I feel better now about Ashley. I am able to cope with the pain. I don't break down anymore like I used to. I also have been able to talk to Ashley before I go to sleep. She has reached me through God.
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Brittney Mazzocco
March 13, 2008
To My best friend,
Even though we were only friends 4 such a brief moment we were best friends. I learned so much from ashley and i will always miss and remember all our good times. The good and the bad it was always an adventure with ashley but the thing i will miss the most was here amazing smile that brightened up any dark room. She will always be in my heart.
Heather Mandia
March 6, 2008
Aunt Tina, I miss Ashley very much and I know how you're feeling. I know that she is looking over us and she is happy.
lynn hutchens
February 22, 2008
TO THE COOK FAMILY: Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the good fortune to know Ashley, for too brief a time, here at Termon House. She was definitely a favorite of mine. I will miss her smile that could light up a room and warm a heart. Please know that she was cared about and will be missed and thought of by many.
Kim Rivera
January 28, 2008
Dear Tina,
I just recently read about Ashley and I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I remember Ashley as being a beautiful spunky teen with a bright smile and determined personality. May you be comforted in knowing that her life will continue to live on through others during their need of transplants. I pray that God gives you strength and healing during this most difficult time.
Ted and Julie Froats and Bobby Brannagan
January 18, 2008
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are friends of Wendy's and my son stopped in to visit Ashley when he took a patient to AGH one day. When he was there,he was glad to have the opportunity to talk with you, Tina. Even as we said good-bye to Ross and continue to try to comfort Don and Wendy, Ashley and your family have never been far from our hearts, either. We hope that the love and support from others will help to ease your pain as time goes on.
Wendy Jameson
January 18, 2008
To the Cook Family, My thoughts and Prayes have been with you since hearing of the news, from my Son. I had the pleasure of knowing Ashley when she was a little girl(wild one), :) by living a few doors up from you when you lived in Sturgeon. Ashley was a special Angel and I will always remember her. She will be in our hearts for ever. I pray that GOD gives you all the strength to heal in time, and it will take time. Always remember she is watching over all that loved her. I'm so happy to have knowen Ashley. My deepest sympathy is with all of you and her freinds in this time of need, now and always.
God Bless you!!
Love, Wendy
Vince & Cathy
January 18, 2008
Beth (& Family),
We are sorry for your loss.
Katherine Kaplan
January 18, 2008
I'm very sorry for your loss. My daughter, Brittany K. (18), was good friends with her all through grade school, and continued even after we moved. It's a terrible tragedy to lose a chld. Again, my condolences.
madeline and paul
January 17, 2008
to the family of ashley
the world will seem empty without ashley here to make us smile. i was able to attened CV with beth and ashley both and i will carry that with me knowing i was lucky to have met her. but now i know she is happy at home with ross and you will see her agine someday. but untill then she is watching over those who loved her. we just need to remember the good times she left behind for us.
Cindy Kerr
January 17, 2008
Tina and Family
You and I both worked at Giant Eagle for a few years.(I was in the bakery, and you were in the deli) We had lots of talks about our kids...I am so deeply saddened by your loss. I do believe Ashley is in a better place, sourrounded by angels and free of pain. I know your heart aches..and it will for a long time, but treasure the memories....they never die. Take care my friend.
John Moyer
January 16, 2008
Ashley shared with me her hopes and plans for her future. She had a great heart and she would be happy to know that the gift of life may be passed on to others as you have given it to her. My deepest condolences.
Chartiers Valley Student
January 16, 2008
To the family of Ashley,
I am soo sorry for your loss and no words that anyone says can make you better. Ashley was an amazing person and she will be greatly missed
Anna Durco
January 15, 2008
To Ashley's family,I don't know you or Ashley but your loss has touched me deeply. I prayed for Ashley from the moment I heard of the accident. My heart aches for you. May God help your hearts heal from the tragic loss and may you find Peace and Strength. With Deepest Sympathy
cindy herbinko
January 15, 2008
to the cook family,
our prayers go out to you,Ashley was a great fiend to Mark,we are very sad right now but,God gave us all an angel to watch over us
God bless
cindy[mom] & Mark Herbinko
Steven Adomonis
January 14, 2008
Dear Cook family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of a special person. I had the pleasure of knowing Ashley, by attending the same school. She was a very good friend, and always made you feel like you were someone. Ashley always had a smile on her face, and would brighten up any room she walked into. I am glad that I had the chance to be a friend.
Ashley is now home in the arms of her Creator, peaceful and without pain. She has been greeted at the Gates of Eternal Life, by the loved ones who have entered before her. So when you you feel warmth on a cold winters night, a cool breeze on a hot summer day, or see the brightest moon on the darkest night, it's Ashley looking down upon you. If you listen you can hear her say; " Hello, how are you doing? I am here beside you, and will be here always, until we are together once more."
Though words of comfort may help ease some of the pain, the memories we hold of Ashley deep inside, I hope will make this time of sorrow a little bit more bearable. I thank God that I was able to have been a friend. I'm sure all the others that had the pleasure of knowing her, and having her in their life would agree, " We Love You Ashley."
God-Bless,
Steven Michael Adomonis
January 14, 2008
Dear Cook family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of a special person. I had the pleasure of knowing Ashley, by attending the same school. She was a very good friend, and always made you feel like you were someone. Ashley always had a smile on her face, and would brighten up any room she walked into. I am glad that I had the chance to be a friend.
Ashley is now home in the arms of her Creator, peaceful and without pain. She has been greeted at the Gates of Eternal Life, by the loved ones who have entered before her. So when you feel warmth on a cold winters night, a cool breeze on a hot summer day, or see the brightest moon on the darkest night, it's Ashley looking down upon you. If you listen you can hear her say; " Hello, how are you doing? I am here beside you, and will be here always, until we are together once more."
Though words of comfort may help ease some of the pain, the memories we hold of Ashley deep inside, I hope will make this time of sorrow a little bit more bearable. I thank God that I was able to have been a friend. I'm sure all the others that had the pleasure of knowing her, and having her in their life would agree, " We Love You Ashley."
God-Bless,
Steven Michael Adomonis
Doug, Kim and Jacob Widmer
January 14, 2008
Our sincere condolences and prayers to all of you during this very sad time. May God bless and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Doug, Kim and Jacob Widmer (friends of Mark and Susan)
Meagan Malachow
January 14, 2008
Ashley is in a better place now with the love of her life. She knows that we all miss her n love her very much. And it feels like it wasn't to long ago when i would ride with my dad to go pick up beth and there would be ashley who me n my dad always called the "Wild Child". She was awesome to hang out wit n everyone always had fun with her. But she'll stay in our hearts forever.
Sheila Marie Gardner
January 14, 2008
If love alone could've saved you, You never would have died. In life
we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. In our hearts you
hold a place, No one else will ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose
you, But you didn't go alone. Part of us went with you, The day God
took you home.
FOREVER MISSED AND LOVED.I remember Ashley coming to my house after school some days to play with my baby Cockateal birds. She told me several times she was going to study to be a Veterinarian.
sheila Gardner
January 13, 2008
If love alone could've saved you, You never would have died. In life
we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. In our hearts you
hold a place, No one else will ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose
you, But you didn't go alone. Part of us went with you, The day God
took you home.
FOREVER MISSED AND LOVED.
I remember Ashley coming over to our house after school sometimes to play with my baby Cockateals. She told me she wanted to be a veterinarian.
DARLA BOGATS/CHILDREN
January 13, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mark & Susan Berton
January 13, 2008
Tina/Leonard/Beth and Charles:
Always remember that God would not subject you all to something he felt that you could not handle. He definetly had other plans for Ashley under his watch. Our hearts are heavy and we will always know that she is in Moms arms once again.
Cindy & George West
January 13, 2008
Tina, Beth, Leonard, & Charles, You are in our prayers. I've been thinking of you ever since I heard about the accident. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Dee Ryan
January 13, 2008
Tina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your heart be comforted in knowing and believing that Ashley will always be with you and your family. She is an angel. God Bless. Love Dee and Rickey ([email protected])
crystal dillon
January 12, 2008
Dear Tina and Family,
I Love You guys, and words could not even describe how Sorry i am about our Ashley. She was an and will ALWAYS be an AMAZING girl, we all Loved her so much. She will truely be missed here and WILL ALWAYS be remembered in our HEARTS FOREVER and ALWAYS!!!
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!
-x0x0x-
Love Always,
Crystal
BETTY MESSNER
January 12, 2008
ASHLEYS FAMILY. I DO NOT KNOW ASHLEY OR HER FAMILY. JUST WANT TO SEND MY PRAYERS AND HOW I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU ALL. 7 YEARS AGO I LOST MY GREATNIECE IN A VEHICLE CRASH, SHE WAS 16 AND SHE WAS A SENIOR , I THINK OF HER ALL THE TIME AND PRAY TO HER EVERY NIGHT, SO I WILL PRAY FOR ASHLEY AND I KNOW MY NIECE WILL BE WITH ASHLEY AND THEY WILL BOTH LOOK DOWN ON US, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL, . BETTY
Mia Casuccio
January 12, 2008
I only met Ashley and Ross Once when they came into T-mobile to buy their phones together but they were both very nice people. and now looking back on it Ashley's smile reminded me that of angel.
My deepest sympathy is with your family now and always
and may God bless you!
Sheila & Bud Gardner
January 12, 2008
To the cook family. We are so very saddened in hearing about Ashley's death. To Tina, we are praying for God to give you strength and his comfort at this time. We are only an e-mail away. Love, Sheila
West Allegheny Parent
January 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers have been with you since hearing of the accident. We can only hope that you can now, somehow, find peace/comfort. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. God be with you all.
Joan/John/&Suzanne Casey
January 12, 2008
We never know when people will touch our lives one day and be gone
the next.Very sorry to your family,
especially Charles, who, along with
Ashley, spent the Summer in Cherry
Valley with Paul & Carol, our neighbors. Our sympathy goes out to them also.
Diane Heasley
January 12, 2008
May God bless and hold you in His arms during this very sad time. I, too, a mother, worry for my son and share your sadness. Please know that a community of mothers is praying for you.
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