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DANIELLE RAE WALKER
1980 - 2017
DANIELLE RAE WALKER
1980 - 2017
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BORN
1980
DIED
2017
DANIELLE WALKER Obituary
DANIELLE RAE
Danielle Rae Walker, of South Park, on Friday, December 8, 2017. We are the heart broken parents, Martin "Marty" Walker and Donna Walker (Massimino). Danielle has left our lives but will never leave our hearts. She left us the gift of her beautiful daughter Isla Capri "Izzy" Walker. She was preceded in death by Izzy's father, Stephen Shaun Urcini. She was blessed with the most loving siblings Maura and Martin (Stephanie and Noah), amazing aunts, uncles and special cousins (from the Walker, Massimino and Handerhan families) who embraced Izzy and made her part of their sisterhood. She made one last gallant effort to rid herself of her addiction with the help of our friends Marty Griffin, Dr. Capretto of Gateway and a special, caring Pittsburgh Police Officer. We were recently able to see and talk to her, sober, for the first time in many years and subsequently, within minutes, we fell in love with her all over again despite all of the harm and pain her illness caused us and many others. To those she harmed, we are sorry. But those actions were not from our beautiful daughter but from the addict that she had become. Please forgive her, we have. And to the men who took advantage of her, knowing of her fragile state, may God forgive you, we never will. The only advice we have for those families living with addiction, be angry, hurt and frustrated but end your conversations with "I love you". Danielle always did and now we wish we had. "If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever". Services are private. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL.
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Izzy
December 18, 2024
Donna Massimino Walker
December 8, 2024
Miss my beautiful daughter
martin walker
September 20, 2024
Time doesn´t heal all wounds.
Donna Massimino-Walker
December 9, 2023
You are always on my mind, love you and miss you
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Mariann mellinger
December 6, 2023
Miss you
Mom
February 16, 2023
❤
Marty
January 7, 2023
The pain never ends.
Donna Massimino
December 15, 2022
Love you, sweet dreams
December 6, 2021
Love and miss you today as much as the day we lost you. Sweet dreams Danielle
Dad
December 15, 2020
Miss you.
December 7, 2020
Isla and I miss you as much today as the day you left us. Sweet dreams beautiful girl, we love you.
Miss you always...kept pinching my butt while we were taking these pics
February 18, 2020
February 17, 2020
Please watch over Isla, she misses you so much and we both wish you were here
February 17, 2020
Not a day goes by I don't think about you
December 8, 2019
Thinking of you.
Maura Walker
December 8, 2019
Heavy heart today and everyday, Danni! Izzy and I had a great night playing just dance and laughing. Wish you could see how funny and loving she is. Not a moment goes by we dont miss you or think of you. Love you.
December 7, 2019
2 years and it seems like yesterday. You were robbed of a second chance and for that I'm truly sorry. You are loved and missed more than we ever had the chance to tell you. Sweet dreams beautiful girl.
December 7, 2019
And thank you for Isla, she's beautiful just like you. I love you
Mom and Izzy
December 7, 2019
What I wouldn't give for one more day with you, we miss you terribly.
Maura Walker
February 15, 2019
Happy Birthday, Danni Rae. You are missed everyday.
February 14, 2019
Happy Birthday
February 14, 2019
Thinking of you on the day you were born with loving memories. Love you and miss you more than ever. Sweet dreams
Izzy and Noah's Halloween
Donna Massimino
December 8, 2018
Happy Day
Donna Massimino
December 8, 2018
Isla's school pic
Donna Massimino
December 8, 2018
donna Massimino-Walker
December 8, 2018
We miss today as much as we did a year ago. Wish you could tell us what happened and why you had to leave. We think of you every day. We couldn't love or miss you more.
Mom and Isla
November 24, 2018
Love you
June 26, 2018
Mom
June 26, 2018
I miss you more every passing day
April 25, 2018
Izzy and I miss you more than you can imagine. I hope somehow you can know this
April 25, 2018
Love you and miss you always.
Maura Walker
April 7, 2018
Mom and I spent our Friday night laughing and crying remembering all our cherished moments together. We just miss you. Hope you can see how beautiful, smart, strong and quite honestly, hysterical Izzy is. You did good big sis, as good as you could. I go to bed every night hoping you have found peace and gained the understanding that you ARE unconditionally loved, always were and forever will be. Miss you. Love, your little sister.
April 7, 2018
Miss you too much
April 7, 2018
Love you always
Sean
March 22, 2018
I'm so sorry I did not know you have passed, I'm going to miss your smile you always gave me, I'm going to miss my good friend. See you on the other side.
Garrick Harfield
March 15, 2018
Danielle you are missed. It's sad of what has happened with her, however hopefully she is on a better place. You will be missed
Before Danny became so sick
Donna Massimino
March 14, 2018
One of our last family photos
Donna Massimino
March 14, 2018
Danny's beautiful daughter Izzy's birthday in February
Donna Massimino
March 14, 2018
Donna Massimino
March 14, 2018
Donna Massimino
March 14, 2018
Donna Massimino
March 14, 2018
Think about you every minute of every day. Izzy and I talk about you every day. We love and miss you
Donna Walker
February 16, 2018
Happy Birthday Danni! We wish you were here with us. Izzy and I miss you. We wish you sweet dreams and happy memories.
January 25, 2018
Mom and Izzy
January 25, 2018
We miss you more today than yesterday. Love you more than words can say.
Mom and Izzy
Donna Fawcett
January 9, 2018
Danie, I've been thinking about you a lot lately and I miss you so much...
January 9, 2018
You are loved and missed.
Donna Massimino
January 8, 2018
Donna Massimino
January 8, 2018
Mom and Izzy
January 7, 2018
We miss you so very much
December 30, 2017
Danielle was such a sweet wonderful person. I'm very sad to hear that she has passed from addiction. I never knew.. I hope you and your family find peace and can remember all the good about her beautiful soul. I'm so happy I met her. I pray Jesus can heal all of your family in this sad time. She is now at peace. You all will be in my thoughts.
December 30, 2017
Rest In Peace dani
December 25, 2017
I love you and miss you mom. Izzy
December 18, 2017
Blessings to the family. Love prevails
Sherree G.- (POWER)
RICHARD S
December 17, 2017
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND KNOW THAT OUR FAITH TELLS US THAT GOD HAS PUT HER DEMONS TO REST AND SHE IS WITH GOD AND AT PEACE. I HAVE A SON WHO HAS BEEN SUFFERING 17 YEARS WITH ADDICTION AND I LOST MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE 6 YEARS
AGO TO ALCOHOLISM SHE COULD NOT FACE HER SONS
ADDICTION. WE NEED TO BRING MORE AWARENESS TO THIS AND BY YOURS AND OTHERS PAINFUL TESTIMONIES AS I ALSO TRY TO DO EVERYDAY WE MAY SAVE ANOTHER FAMILY THE PAIN. BUT REMEMBER PSALM 23
AND THE FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND GOD HAS US AND WE WILL SEE THEM ALL AGAIN IN HEAVEN GOD BLESS
December 17, 2017
First let me say that I am deeply sorry for your loss. But more importantly, I am overwhelmed by your courage to publish such a brutally honest obituary about Danielle. It is obvious that you are a special family and Izzy is blessed to have you.
Sue, USC
Mary-Frances Hindman
December 17, 2017
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your daughter. We lost our son to addiction in September 2016. Yout words are what each of us feels when we lose someone to this disease. Anger, guilt, loss...but especially the loss. We will hold your family in our thoughts and prayers but especially Danielle. She has found her peace. Thank you for the strength it took to share your thoughts with all of us. Danielle's life will make a difference in changing someone who is struggling.
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Deb W
December 16, 2017
As a mother that is living this nightmare of addiction and have followed this story with hope. I am so sorry but know your story and Danielle's has helped so many families that are living this. I thank you for your honesty and putting your story out there!! No mother should have to endure this. But your loss will not go unnoticed. Hopefully will help the many of us going through this hell.
Betty Blumer
December 16, 2017
I'm sooo sorry for your loss! My heart breaks for you!! I didn't know your daughter or you but I have a daughter who has been fighting this same kind of addiction for over 20 years and I can truly sympathize with you and your family! Praying for all!
December 16, 2017
We did not know your beautiful daughter nor do we know you; but please know that your honest and heartbreaking obituary has touched us and anyone out there who has a loved one that is an addict (there are a lot of us out here). May God grant your beautiful daughter the peace in heaven that she could not find here on earth.
-suzanne
C T
December 16, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your daughter my you find comfort from God's word during this time. Psalm 68:20
Chelsea R
December 16, 2017
Donna and Marty (and extended family)
I'm so sorry to read about your heartbreaking loss of Danielle and the valiant struggle through the years to save her from addiction. No words will ease your pain or change the loss but know that others care and understand more than mere words can relay. My deepest heartfelt sympathy for your anguish and loss.
Kathie
December 15, 2017
I did not know your beautiful daughter, but she is now at peace, suffering no longer. God bless your entire family she will watch over you forever.
Eric Barringer
December 15, 2017
Marty and Donna
My sincere condolences
May God Bless
Paul Masula
December 15, 2017
My son has struggled with Heroin addiction for 8 years, and by the grace of God he has been clean for 23 months , and is now employed helping others who are suffering with this addiction. As his father i am all too familiar with the heartaches and prison time and the damage that his life choice has caused. But he was fortunate. he survived and we are thankful each day. I always ended each encounter, whether he was sober or not with " I love you son". My sincere and deepest sympathies to your family. I used to turn a blind eye to this. Now I am committed to helping. God Bless You
Another Mom
December 15, 2017
Dear Walker Family:
Donna, I heard your interview on Marty Griffin's show this week and cried to learn that Danielle had passed away. From one Mom to another who has raised a daughter the best way they knew how but couldn't save them from the drug addiction demon, I just want you to know that you were the BEST Mom Danielle could have asked for and you need to be PROUD of the job you did. I am certain that Danielle was and would have told you so had she been able to escape her demon. I cannot comprehend what losing a child feels like as my daughter, by the Grace of God, was able to get sober after many attempts.
So I won't even try to say I know how you feel because I don't. I can say that I will be praying for you and your entire family. That you will be able to honor Danielle by making sure Izzy knows what a wonderful Mother she had and how very much she was loved by her family and how very much she loved Izzy. It is okay to speak about Danielle to anyone you care to share her story with. You have no idea how many parents you have touched here with this obituary as there are thousands of really GOOD parents who are living this nightmare. Thanks for being brave enough to share Danielle with all of us. Have a Merry Christmas the best way you are able this year.
Another Mom
December 15, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to the family. May God grant you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
December 15, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my brother to addiction and thank god he is now at peace. Share all your beautiful memories with your granddaughter so that she may learn about her mom's happy times.
December 15, 2017
Thank you, Marty and Donna for your inspirational words of encouragement and affection. Reminding we, who are left behind,to deal with the anguish and pain, that love is the answer. There are many of us, legions, of parents, relatives and loved ones in the same situation as you.
Karen DeVivo
December 14, 2017
May God rest his gentle hand on your shoulders as you travel through this time of grief. May a band of Angels guide you precious child safely to the gates of heaven. Sending prayers for the healing of your broken hearts.
L M
December 14, 2017
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter. As the mother of an addict, the worst fear is losing one's child to this disease. I will heed your excellent advice to always remind him how much that I love him. Thank you for your words of wisdom. May God bless all of you and bring you peace.
Monica Phillips
December 14, 2017
One of the most beautiful, heartfelt obituaries I have ever read. God bless Danielle's family who learned what matters most. If our sweet, merciful Lord can forgive all of our sins, we certainly should be able forgive also.
Cling to each other...there you will find comfort.
Rest in peace Danielle...they got this!
MJ
December 14, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family.
May God sustain you at this time
Please find comfort from his word
Where he promises he will
"comfort your heart
and make you firm"
during this time of great loss.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
With deep sympathy
December 14, 2017
What a beautiful obituary for a beautiful daughter. God bless your family during this difficult time.
Alison Amasino
December 14, 2017
I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to your family. The obituary you wrote was timely, courageous and full of love. I am an addict currently attending Power New Day IOP. I read the obit to my group yesterday to honor Danielle and remind us all that our addiction, though selfish by nature, hurts many others besides ourselves. I Hope you find some comfort in the love you felt for her and that which she felt towards all of you. god bless you and keep you, especially Izzy.
onor Danielle
December 14, 2017
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May Danielle finally be at peace. God Bless you all.
A MOM
December 14, 2017
To Danielle's parents and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Seeing her obituary in the paper this morning brought me to tears. Your honesty about the cause of Danielle's death is incredibly brave of you. The stigma associated with those suffering from this progressive and fatal disease prevents many from speaking out. As a person in recovery and a daughter to two loving parents, I feel Danielle's pain and the pain of her family. I pray that you may find comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and is with her creator. I pray that her soul is finally at peace.
C E
December 14, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to you all and may God comfort the family with prayer through his words. 1 Corenthians 15:26
December 14, 2017
What a beautiful expression of your love for your daughter...God Bless all of you & watch over you....
karen brown
December 14, 2017
Deepest sympathy on your loss. Your daughter is beautiful and hopefully your words of wisdom will be read by all [there but for the Grace of God go I]. You are brave and very giving to share your Family's struggles. Danielle is at peace. Your Family will be in my prayers.
Peggy D
December 14, 2017
Walker Family
I just read Danielles obit..what a moving tribute. I ache for your struggle and loss. What an evil demon addiction is. I'm near tears for your loss and for the gratitude I have that 2 of my addict sons have found the better path. Thank you for sharing at this difficult time. May you find peace knowing that she is resting safely now. Prayers for you all, may God help you through your grief.
Peggy
Tracy
December 13, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss and know your pain. Your advice is spot on. May you find comfort in that she is not suffering anymore. God bless .
Cindy Smith
December 13, 2017
Marty and Donna, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Jamie and Danielle were such good friends growing up....so sorry they grew apart. I can't tell you, I know how you are feeling, because I don't...losing a child is something a lot of people hope to never have to go through. Just keep the good memories you have of her close to your hearts.
Cindy Smith
Dawn Russell (Mountain)
December 13, 2017
To the Walker family.
Though I haven't seen that side of the Walker family in about 30 years, I have missed that part of our family. My sisters and I have talked for years about the fun times at the reunions or at other gatherings. At this time, it saddens me to hear of the loss of Danielle. I remember her BIG blue eyes and her contagious smile and outgoing personality as a young girl. I hope that your family heals. I pray God provides you with an over abundance of peace as you continue to celebrate Danielle's life through her daughter Izzy. She is probably only as beautiful as her mother.
Continued prayers
Dawn Russell (Mountain, Diane's daughter
December 13, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nia Tsangaris
December 13, 2017
I did not know Danelle, but I know her story. I am so sorry for your loss. May God heal your family as He only can do.
Donna Fawcett
December 13, 2017
I was in Gateway with Danie this passed October... she was such a beautiful and amazing woman. She always made me smile. I only knew her for a short time, but grew to love her that quickly. I will miss her dearly. This is a very sad day. Danielle and her family will remain in my prayers. This world has lost a truly wonderful person, but heaven has gained a very beautiful soul. I will miss you Danie...
Kerry Edwards
December 13, 2017
R.est I.n P.eace, Danielle.
Kelvin Evans
December 13, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing her story publically. That was a very brave decision and I hope others will find some comfort and direction from reading it. I pray God provides you with an over abundance of peace as you continue to celebrate Danielle's life through her daughter Izzy.
anonymous
December 13, 2017
you are in my prayers
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