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Bryan Mayes Obituary
Bryan K. Mayes, 31, of Slatington, died Saturday, August 20, 2011, in Washington Township. Born in Ahamedabad, India, January 15, 1980, he was a son of Sue A. Mayes of Germansville. Bryan was most recently employed as a clerk for four months at the Mini Market Sunoco Station in Slatington. He graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School in 2000 and was baptized a Lutheran. Survivors: Loving mother; brother, Benjamin L. Mayes, of Germansville; grandmother, Christine Kinney, of FL; grandparents, Bryce and Suzan Mayes, of Kutztown; aunts, Marsha Recker, of Allentown and Lynn Williams, wife of Dan, of FL; cousins, Austin, Nathan, Nolan, Aidan; many loving and caring friends. Services: 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Hunsicker Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 3438 Rte. 309, Orefield, PA 18069. Call 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations to the family in care of the funeral home. Please bring personal notes of remembrance to be given to Bryan.
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Steph Quier
September 11, 2011
He will be missed by so many. He was such a great guy and loved by all. He will always hold a special spot in my heart. I will see again. All my love to his friends and family.
Katherine Boyd
August 27, 2011
Kanu,
we had a lot of good memories, I remember when school got to be too much and you were there making me smile. You were a special person, caring, loving, person. I will never forget you, you will always be in my heart.
staci kuhns
August 26, 2011
bryan, i knew you since you lived up by my parents you were such a nice guy that would help out with whatever anybody needed,rest in peace, we will miss you alot :(
Maegen Dull
August 26, 2011
Bryan, you were the love of my life. You knew exactly what to do to make me smile when I was down. I wish you were here to help me through this. I loved you so much, along with everyone else. I wish you could see how many people cared for you. You are forever in my heart and I wish your mom and Ben only the best during this most difficult time.
I will love you forever...
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Trudie Dellicker
August 25, 2011
Bryan has always been special to me ever since I had him in First Grade. I will never forget his caring ways. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Sutphen
August 25, 2011
You are a light to many friends!! God Bless and keep you...xo
Louise Salvadge-Rheiner
August 25, 2011
Sue, Ben and the entire Mayes Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bryan. I have been thinking about all of you and keeping you in my prayers. My Dad also send his sympathies.
Louise Salvadge-Rheiner
August 25, 2011
Bryan K Mayes Families
Keeping you in our prayers at this time; a precious young man with a beautiful smile; God bless you and yours; Faye Smith Foulk
August 24, 2011
Bryan Kanu, we will miss you. You touched our lives in so many ways.
Maria, Nick, Shaila and Ky
Philadelphia, PA
Keri & Jonathon Beers
August 24, 2011
Kanu, It has been many years since we last saw each other working at McDonalds. Our prayers are with you and your family and friends as they struggle with this tragedy.
William, Cheryl & Ace James
August 24, 2011
We knew Bryan from the Sunoco. He was a really nice guy! We are so sorry for your loss.
Michael Saukulak
August 24, 2011
I'm so sorry for this loss, Aunt Sue. We will all miss Bryan. Our thoughts are with you.
Desiree Knappenberger
August 24, 2011
We'll miss you Kanu. You were always so sweet and tried to help anyone anyway that you could. You were taken way before your time on this earth but we know you'll be watching over all of us from above. Until we meet again my friend.
Hillary Weimert-Skekel
August 24, 2011
I knew Bryan Kanu from High School. Bryan you were always a great and caring person. You always knew the right things to say and do to cheer a person up. You will be greatly missed by everyone. May you rest in peace and watch over all of us. Hillary Weimert-Skekel (Nazareth, PA)
Jim Barnyak
August 24, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
Ilene and family
August 24, 2011
Bryan,
You were always so kind and friendly. We always looked forward to seeing you at SPICE, and catching up about the previous year. You had a warm, special way about you that made you stand out in a crowd. My husband, kids and I will truly miss you...you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace sweet Bryan.
Natalie Meitzler Whipple
August 24, 2011
Bryan,
You were a gentle soul and friend in all meanings of the word. You were a pleasure to know, friendly and inviting. You touch the lives of all who came in your path, long term and just recently. School is sometimes hard for some people, but you were one who helped lifted spirits up for me. I remember our conversations in Biology class and that funny moment driving you home that one day. I am very happy I got to connect with you again, even for a short period on Facebook. My prayers and thoughts are with you, your family and all of your many close and dear friends. I am so proud to have known you, there will never be another Bryan Kanu Mayes, heart and soul. Rest In Peace my friend.
Cindy/Matt Eckert
August 24, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Polkowski
August 24, 2011
I only knew Bryan for a short time from the Sunoco, but he was always very friendly and seemed like a great guy. He was always there with a good morning when I came in to get my coffee. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family and friends at this time.
Peggy Powell-Reed
August 23, 2011
Rest in peace, Kanu. Will always remember your smile and laughter.
Nicole Allen-Folkedahl
August 23, 2011
I remember Bryan from high school. He was always a sweet guy. It's so sad that this beautiful peron was taken from us! My thoughts go out to his family and friends who loved him and his gentel soul!
Dana Schreck-Desh
August 23, 2011
To the entire Mayes family
Your family is in our prayers. God bless
The Schreck family
Amanda
August 23, 2011
Keeping you all in my prayers.... I remember the vo-tech days when we would sit together on the bus, brought back so many memories...
Nicole Folkedahl
August 23, 2011
I knew Bryan from High School he was such a sweet guy! I'm so sorry for the loss of his life. My thoughts go out to those who loved him and knew him!
Kim Sherry
August 23, 2011
Bryan,
You had a heart of gold and a smile that lit up the whole room. Never did I ever hear you say a bad thing about anybody. You didn't have a mean bone in your body. You have touched so many people's lives and all of us are better for having known you. You will never be forgotten...your spirit will live on in the hearts of everyone that loved you. Sleep well...we will all see you again,
Bryan and Aaron at SPICE 1991
Susan Rogers
August 23, 2011
Sue,
The Rogers family share in your grief. We loved Bryan so very much. Our SPICE family are always connected by our hearts. Kamila and I are flying up for the service. She says he was her brother.
Love you...
Mickey Howell
August 23, 2011
Bryan,
I remember you from the first day you attended SPICE. You stood out... you had a strong life force... you seemed very independent.... a survivor.... and big smiling eyes.
Your body seemed very flexible almost like you were loosely wired together.... and a very easy going demeanor.
You had a warm open heart... and seemed to care for everyone whether they were cool or not... young or old... fully abled or disabled. I feel you and I had some kind of connection, maybe everyone had that feeling about you... you were easy to be with...
I hope you found joy in the few years you had.
My wife Terri and I feel sad that you are gone.
Mickey Howell
Steph Gorman
August 23, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of what happened, I will always remember your sweet smile, your help around my yard, the talks we had, and what a loving soul you were. My thoughts and prayers are with your Mom and Brother. Rest in peace Kanu.
Patrice Wight
August 23, 2011
To the entire Mayes family:
Deepest sympathy on the tragic loss of Bryan. Hoping that your happy memories of him will help you get through this & will remain in your hearts always. Sending prayers from myself, & also from my Mom (Shirley) and sister (Grace).
Love & Hugs,
Patti Wanish Wight
Wendy Witter
August 23, 2011
Dear Sue and Ben, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ciji Oswald
August 23, 2011
Kanu...You will always be missed, loved and never forgotten! You were such a great man with a big heart! RIP old friend, my thoughts and prayer are with your mother, who thanks to her we were all able to get to know an amazing person like yourself!
Diane, Bob, Andrew & Lizzie O'Sullivan
August 23, 2011
Dear Sue, Ben and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers on the tragic loss of your beloved Bryan. I am sure he is in his great-grandmother Lena's arms.
Love to you all,
August 23, 2011
been many years since you were in my life, will have a few select sweet moments I will always treasure in the short time I blessed to know you ..
Janet Plangemann
August 23, 2011
Dear Sue and Ben,
You are both in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Bryan as a wonderful , playful, little boy when he first came home to you. He was such a sweet child! I cannot begin to comprehend such an overwhelming loss! My heart goes out to both of you. Janet Plangemann
Christine Futia
August 23, 2011
Bryan, our hearts are broken.
Natasha Kline
August 23, 2011
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!! I will never forget how sweet and funny you were in high school! You were a great guy!!
Diane Acker
August 23, 2011
Brian, you were one of the most awesome students with a heart of gold, you will be missed so very much. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
August 23, 2011
U are in my thoughts and will be remembered, my friend...Jessica Knerr (Slatington, PA)
Steven Weiss
August 23, 2011
I remember Bryan fondly from my biology class at Northwestern. He was a wonderful young man who brought smiles and laughs to all. It was an honor to be his teacher. I pray that God grants your family peace as you suffer through the loss of your son. I am truly sorry.
Adam (Bigfoot) Bachert
August 23, 2011
Sue thank u for adopting Kanu because of u I have a great friend that I will never forget. Love ya bro. My prays r with u and the family
Shanel Loveless
August 23, 2011
My sisters, mother, and I were very saddened to hear of what happened to Kanu. Memories of Kanu at our house during thanksgiving, and when he used to come hang out, will always be with us. Know that he will forever be in the hearts of the many who loved him. We will all remember you in our thoughts and in our prayers.
honey jones
August 23, 2011
My prayers go out to the family and friends ....... may he watch from above and keep everyone safe. Much love <3
Jessica Evans-Maroukis
August 23, 2011
You made so many people smile and were a very caring friend. As you once said to me "Dont let others bring you down" I will never forget how sweet you were....I will miss you.
Kathy Fiedler
August 23, 2011
Dear Mayes Family,
I cannot begin to express my sorrow over your loss. Bryan was a special young man, and he brightened my days at Northwestern Elementary and later at the Middle School for ten years. I was so delighted by his visit to me at my last Open House Book Fair in 2009...his smile lit up the room. He truly was a gift to all of us. He will never be forgotten.
Natalie Tognoli
August 23, 2011
Dear Sue and The Mayes Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You during this difficult time. He will be missed by so many....
Jeniffer Richardson
August 23, 2011
such a cool guy kanu u will be missed , u will always be remembered , always smiling in school an u would never hurt someone intentionally a really good guy . May u rest in peace kanu ,, much love ur classmate jen richardson
Kim Hess
August 23, 2011
Sue and Ben
I cannot begin to imagine what you are feeling losing your son/brother.
Please know I am terribly sorry for your loss and I am praying for you both. I am always here if you need me.
God bless you both
Your neighbor,
Kim
Lisa Lasko
August 23, 2011
Sue and Family ~ my deapest sympathies during this difficult time. your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
MARIE REPKO
August 23, 2011
DEAR SUE , BEN AND FAMILY
KEEPING YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS, MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND COMFORT IN YOUR MEMORIES OF BRYAN...MARIE AND SETH
Judy Friend
August 23, 2011
Sue, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.
Nicole Sivonda
August 23, 2011
Bryan - although it has been a few years since we have spoke your memories will last a life time. You were always so passionate about your goals and your smile left a lasting impression. May you rest in peace. To your family, so sorry for your tragic loss. Thoughts and prayers.
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