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Dawn Hirsch Obituary
DAWN M.
On Friday, May 7, 2004; beloved daughter of Joel Hirsch and the late Carol Hirsch; beloved sister of Dana & Alan Himmel of Pittsburgh; aunt of Sammy & Benji Himmel; niece of Burton & Carol Hirsch of Columbus, OH; dear friend of the Briner-Halperin family; Godmother of Sydney and Jordyn Briner. Services at the RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. 5509 Centre Ave., Shadyside, on Tuesday at 11 am. Visitation 1/2 hour prior to service (10:30-11 am). Interment in the Temple Emanuel Section of Mount Lebanon Cemetery. Contributions may be made to National Council of Jewish Women, 1620 Murray Ave., Pgh., PA 15217.
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diane mandell
May 20, 2004
dear joel i was saddened when i learned of dawn's passing she truly was an extraordinary girl. i know that frances is taking care of her now rest assured that she is with the people who also love her.
please extend my condolences to your family
love
diane
Katie Bartoo
May 18, 2004
Dear Dana, Joel and friends:
I am so sorry and so sad to hear about Dawn. She gave me, Janet and Kathy many fond and happy memories of our years spent as roommates at Penn State. I can't help but remember funny times when I think of her - like Dawn walking around the dorms (even the boys' dorms) in her one-piece pjs with built-in feet. I remember having her 21st surprise birthday party at ChuckECheese and I remember sledriding on Roy Rogers food trays some snowy evenings at midnight with Bill and Eric. There were so many fun times with Dawn in college - times I will never forget. We have all been blessed to have known and loved her. She will be sadly missed.
Donna Petrelli
May 13, 2004
Dear Joel,
My deepest sympathies are extended to you and your family on the loss of your daughter. May God's unending love and comfort, surround you and sustain you through this heart wrenching time. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
paul reilly
May 12, 2004
JOEL
Our thoughts are with you.
The Reillys
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Denise Kelly
May 12, 2004
My sincere sympathies.(A co-worker at The Children's Institute.)
Janet Truby
May 10, 2004
Dana, Joel, & Family:
I was so saddened today to hear of Dawn's passing. I try to find the words to express my heartfelt sympathy to you all. Through this difficult time, I remember many, many fond memories of Dawn while we were roommates at Penn State. Amazingly, about an hour before I got the call from Katie, I remembered how we surprised Dawn on her 21st birthday by blindfolding her and stowing her in the back of my car to take her to Chuck E. Cheese. Dawn will be sadly missed but remembered always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Alayne Lowenberger
May 10, 2004
Dana: My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Alayne
Tom & Cheryl Seevers
May 10, 2004
Dear Joel: It is so very hard at times like this to say anything that will even come close to expressing the sorrow that we feel at your loss. The best that I can do is to say that you as well as your family will be in our prayers and that you can always let me know if there is anything I can do for you. May the Lord Bless and keep you always. Today and always, may loving memories bring you strength, comfort, and peace.
With a Heavy Heart, Tom & Cheryl
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