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Christopher Paul Hankish
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Christopher Hankish Obituary
Of Scott Township, age 46, died unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, September 19, 2008. He was born June 19, 1962 in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Paul and Patricia (Ross) Hankish. He is survived by a sister Rose Marie Hankish of Brooklyn, NY and several other relatives and dear friends. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd, Peters Township, 724-941-3211, Monday 2-4 and 6-8 PM, where a Blessing Service will be held Tuesday 10 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation at www.liverfoundation org/donate
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Rose Hankish
June 18, 2025
You would have been 63 on June 19th.
Wishing you a Happy Heavenly Birthday.
Rose Hankish
September 18, 2024
Your spirit is alive in the hearts of those who knew you.
You are loved, missed, and remembered.
Sherry Heller Laemmle
September 15, 2024
Pausing to smile with memories of Chris. He was such a sweet soul.
Rose Hankish Carpenter
September 18, 2023
It has been 15 years since your death and I think of you often. Your memory lives on in all who loved you.
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George Pikras
September 16, 2023
We were long time friends, I miss his sense of humor.
Sherry Heller Laemmle
September 15, 2023
I always pause and remember his smile when I get this reminder.
Rose Hankish
September 18, 2022
Many years have passed since your death and you are still loved, missed, and remembered. Your smile lives on.
GEORGE PIKRAS
September 19, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rose Hankish
September 18, 2021
Hope you are having fun in the heaven of your choosing.
You are always loved, missed, and remembered.
Louise Decock
February 23, 2021
Hi. I worked at Froggy's bar many moons ago and always adored Chris. I loved when he would come in and I would spend many hours talking with him when we were slow. He made me laugh and was always so kind. He often drove me home so I wouldn't have to walk across the bridge and take the incline. Its been so long since I've seen him but he was in a dream I had last night so I decided to see what he was up to. I was so sad to read he passed. He was a good guy. I'm sorry for your loss.
Rose Hankish
September 19, 2020
On the 12th anniversary of your death,you are loved, missed, and remembered.
Rose Hankish
June 19, 2020
Thinking of you on your birthday.
John Gorby
October 3, 2019
Today I just got done working on some radio equipment and remembered doing Scanner Mods for ya
I then started thinking how long its been. Sometimes time just goes by, I guess
I hope every now then then you look down and smile.
Rose Hankish
September 18, 2019
You have been gone 11 years now.
Your memory lives on in all who loved you.
George Pikras
September 15, 2019
My old friend you are sorely missed. My prayers and thoughts go out to Rose, and the family.
Fay
September 19, 2018
Just remembering
September 19, 2018
Just remembering
Rose Hankish
September 18, 2018
Ten years have passed but memories of you remain strong.
You lived your life with gusto and had a beautiful smile.
Rose Hankish Carpenter
June 19, 2018
Lighting a candle for your birthday.
Sherry Laemmle
September 20, 2017
Always remembered, Rose. Pausing to remember sweet memories.
Rose Hankish Carpenter
September 19, 2017
Thinking of you, remembering your smile and kindness to others. You are loved, missed and remembered.
Rose Hankish Carpenter
June 19, 2017
You are loved, missed and remembered on your birthday.
I still see you shaking your birthday cards to see if there was money in them.
Fay Stipanovich
September 22, 2016
Rose, I can't believe that it has been 8 years. He is still a part of my memories.
Sherry Heller-Laemmle
September 20, 2016
Rose-- when I get the message that there is a new post I always take a minute and come to this page and look at the photos you have posted of Chris. They always make me smile. Sweet memories.
Rose Hankish
September 19, 2016
Eight years you're gone hard to believe
You live on in stories and tales.
You are loved, missed and remembered.
Rose Hankish
June 19, 2016
Thinking of you on your birthday, you are loved, missed and remembered.
Rose Hankish
September 20, 2015
You live on in the memories of your friends and loved ones with the stories shared about your life. You are loved, missed and remembered.
Rose Hankish
June 18, 2015
Thinking of you on your birthday.
Fay Stipanovich
September 19, 2014
Missing and remembering you today.
Rose Hankish Carpenter
September 18, 2014
It is difficult to believe this is the 6th anniversary of Chris's death.
He loved the good life.
He is loved, missed and remembered.
Rose Hankish
June 19, 2014
Remembering you on your birthday.
Fay Stipanovich
September 19, 2013
Remembering you today.
Rose Hankish
September 19, 2013
Today is the fifth anniversary of your death. You live on in the memories of your friends and loved ones with the stories shared about your life. You are loved, missed and remembered.
June 19, 2013
Thinking of you on your birthday.
Debbie (Hattas) Donley
October 22, 2012
Rose, being a long-lost relative, I am deeply saddened to learn of Chris' death and want to extend to you my deepest sympathy.
Sherry Heller-Laemmle
September 21, 2012
Thinking of Chris and his family this week.
George Pikras
September 20, 2012
My Dear Sweet Rose, I remember dining with Chris at Tambelinis when it had just opened on 51. The placed was packed. Chris Loved a crowd where ever it was. I miss that about him. Memory Eternal!
Faith Stipanovich
September 19, 2012
Remembering and missing the good times that we shared.
Rose Hankish Carpenter
September 18, 2012
This is the fourth anniversary of Chris's death, which was many years too soon. He enjoyed messing up a kitchen with his cooking, was extremely generous to friends, and loved opening cards on his birthday or Christmas, not reading them just crazily shaking them to see if they had money in them or not.
My brother is loved, missed and remembered.
Rose Hankish
June 19, 2012
On what would have been Chris's 50th birthday.
You are dead four years now
I can hardly believe it
And I still wait for your calls
Even if we yelled
You died too young
Mom named you after St. Christopher
As she thought you would have to carry the weight of the world upon your shoulders
I miss my brother
George Pikras
June 18, 2012
My Dearest Rose, I too miss your brother. I remember how close we once were. I recall visiting your home with you and your Mom there. Both of you, so sweet to me. My love to you. George Pikras
September 22, 2011
Dear Rose...I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.I hope all is well in your world and I often think of days gone past.My prayers are with you.Thom Lord 443-669-3538
Rose & Frederic Carpenter
September 18, 2011
In Memory of Chris on the Third Anniversary of his Death
Snapshots of a life lived and lost
Placed lovingly in a special corner
In the hearts of so many
Epic smiles and tank tops
Sport coats and moustaches
His dark Lebanese hair
Never got a chance to turn grey
Images of a young man
Dapper and magnetic
He could charm the paint off a car
If he wanted to
Photos of his buddies he loved as brothers
Pictures of the girls that circled around him
Glossy prints of family portraits
Brother, sister, mother, father
A bond of pain and hope
His life lived fast and uncompromisingly
Chris, a man's will
Trapped in a boy's soul
Who caught the biggest fish
And carried the weight of the world
Upon his shoulders
Curtis Clemont
June 21, 2011
Happy Birthday to you Chris. Hard for me to imagine you all grown up. I only remember you as the little kid that was into everything as your were growing up. I remember Robert Young always talking you into grabbing pockets full of change from your dad so we could go to Sam Montgomery's and play pinball. Rest well till we meet again.
Rose Hankish
June 19, 2011
Today, June 19th would have been Chris's 49th birthday. I can still see him opening birthday cards and shaking them to see if there was money inside. He is loved, missed and remembered by his friends and family.
Rose Hankish
September 18, 2010
September 19th is the 2nd anniversary of Chris's death. I have added a new photo of Chris as a lot of his friends tell me they miss him and his smile. He is loved, missed and remembered by family and friends.
A good photo of Chris's smile
Rose Hankish
September 18, 2010
Rose Hankish
June 19, 2010
Today would have been Chris's 48th birthday. I like to think he is having a grand party somewhere out in the cosmos. He is loved, missed and remembered.
Rico cox
April 21, 2010
I havent seen chris in years we go way back epecillay when he was at west virgina university we traveled alot together and he had a big heart im so sorry for your loss and im shocked.
Sherry Heller-Laemmle
September 19, 2009
For Rose...
Thank you for sharing the photos of Chris. So many people come in and out of our lives when we are young. But very few touch your heart and leave a lasting memory. There was just something about Chris, his warmth, charm, a sparkle in his eyes. That smile you could see across a very dark room.
He was so wise beyond his years as a young man. Thru him I learned much about respect, love and kindess. **I will remember him as the ONLY man who ALWAYS opened the car door for me!**
He will always have a special place in my heart.
George Pikras
September 19, 2009
I will always remember Chris fondly.We miss his charming personality. Rose, May God Bless You!
Rose Hankish
September 17, 2009
On the upcoming first anniversary of Chris's death I have placed several photos of him throughout his life for everyone to enjoy and to remember him. Chris loved life and had a fun time while he was here. He is loved, missed and remembered.
Chris in Miami with his record setting marlin catch!
September 17, 2009
Chris with his great smile!
September 17, 2009
Chris (5 years old) at Expo 67 in Canada
September 17, 2009
Chris loved fishing
September 17, 2009
Chris and Mom
September 17, 2009
Chris on vacation
September 17, 2009
Lin and Gary Howard
July 14, 2009
today, some months after Chris earned his angel wings we learned of his passing~ Chris had a golden heart....he did so much for so many in what we call transplant land...I do not remember him without a smile... May God hold him him eternal Peace... Godspeed
TRACEY ROHR
September 26, 2008
ROSIE I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT CHRIS. I'M SORRY I WAS UNABLE TO GET OFF FROM WORK TO ATTEND THE SERVICES. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. YOU AND CHRIS WERE ALWAYS OUR FAVORITE COUSINS. ALL MY LOVE AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN EVER DO, LET ME KNOW. LOVE FROM YOUR COUSIN TRACEY {HANKISH} ROHR
Andrew Futey
September 23, 2008
God Bless You, our cousin Chris, as you will be missed. Our hearts goes out to his sister and brother, Peter Hankish.
Peter, if you need anything call as my brothers and I are always here for you and only a phone call away.
Greg Marino
September 23, 2008
God Bless my old friend Chris. He had a kind and generous heart. Greg Marino
Michele Lewis-Gordon
September 22, 2008
....with each memory....Our Hearts will not forget our dear cousin Chris.
Rose if we can do anything, please feel free to call on us.
With fond memories of love,
Nick-Michele-Caroline-Nicholas
The Gordon's
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."
Thomas Campbell
Linda Walker
September 22, 2008
Always a kind heart, lovable, funny and giving.
Chris was like another little brother.
Rose, Chris will be missed, I will never forget his "smile"
Our thoughts are with you!
Linda Cardello Walker
September 22, 2008
We were sadden to hear the passing of Chris, he was a great guy! We will miss him. Linda Vento and Mark Miller
Teresa Lewis-Vermeulen
September 22, 2008
I am saddened by the loss of Chris. He was a good cousin and friend. I have many wonderful memories of our years at WVU and of our great conversations.
May he be blessed with eternal peace. A mass will be said for Chris by a Priest friend at Orchard Lake St. Mary's. God Bless Chris, Rose, Fred, and Peter.
George Pikras
September 22, 2008
My deep sympathy to the Hankish Family. May his memory be eternal! May God embrace us all in a time of sorrow.
Janice Bober
September 22, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. He was such a warm, kind person. God bless him and return him to his mother. Janice Bober
John Gorby
September 21, 2008
Sorry to hear of the lost of Christopher he was very instrumental in helping me years ago with a Career in the Gaming Industry. That Career lasted over 14yrs. Christopher was a good friend to me and my Family.
John “Little john” Gorby
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