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Jennifer Meng Obituary
LEWISBURG - Jennifer J. Meng, 14, of 158 Ridgeway Drive, after a long, brave fight, died peacefully with her parents present at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, in the Janet Weis Children's Hospital of Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she had been undergoing treatment since first becoming ill in February.
She was born Feb. 22, 1991, in Worcester, Mass., a daughter of Xiannong Meng and Hong Liu.
Jennifer would have been entering the ninth grade at Lewisburg Area High School this fall.
She loved music and reading, especially mysteries and the classics.
Jennifer was a distinguished honor roll student. She played the violin, flute and piano.
She was a member of the Amadeus Youth Orchestra in the Central Susquehanna Valley as a middle school student, and also the Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School orchestra and band.
Jennifer attended Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, Lewisburg, where she was a member of the orchestra.
Because of her high SAT scores, Jennifer qualified for the Johns Hopkins Talent Search in 2004. She was chosen as a peer mediator while in the middle school; participated in the China Club at Susquehanna University; was active in the local Chinese community; and was a previous member of the Hemlock Council of the Girl Scouts.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are one sister, Alice Meng, and one brother, Christopher Meng, both at home; and her paternal and maternal grandparents living in China.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Marlow Hall at RiverWoods, 3201 River Road, Lewisburg, where the funeral will follow at 11 with the Rev. Brian D. Vasey officiating.
A luncheon and fellowship will follow the services in the social hall of Beaver Memorial United Methodist Church, South Third Street, Lewisburg.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jennifer's memory may be made to the Child Life Department, 100 N. Academy Ave., Danville, PA 17822-2742. This is a volunteer program at Geisinger Medical Center to make young patients' hospital stays more cheerful and was very meaningful to Jennifer.
The Gary H. Cronrath Funeral Home Inc., South Second and St. Louis streets, Lewisburg, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
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Alice Reitenbach
August 15, 2005
Dear Hong and family,
I remember caring for Jennifer at Sunflower Child Care Center when she was only 2 years old. I was saddened and sorry to hear about your loss and want to send my sincere sympathy to you all.
Alice (Mowery) Reitenbach
Denise Ross
August 12, 2005
I had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer a few times at the center, always kind and sweet, watching over her brother and sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,
Denise Ross
Samantha Bogush
August 11, 2005
Dear friends,
Sorry of the lost of Jennifer. I'm sad to say that I didn't know her very well. I am one of the flute squad leaders and I was looking forward to a great year with Jennifer. Sorry for your lost.
Samantha Bogush
BrookLynn Delosier
August 11, 2005
Dear family,
I am very sorry to hear that Jenifer passed away. We are friends in Middle School. Even though I did not know her very well, I am still very sorry to here that she died.
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denise finan
August 11, 2005
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Jennifer was a very sweet girl, and it just does not seem fair to lose someone so dear. God be with you.
With deepest sympathy.
Denise from Dr. Apuzzio's office
dawn scholl
August 11, 2005
Dear Meng Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Jen's passing,she was a wonderful,talented girl.it was a pleasure getting to know you all. one of the things that will always come to mind when i think of Jen is looking through the window and seeing Dad reading to her,I didn't know Jen that well but she looked like she really enjoyed that.you are wonderful parents,and your children are so lucky to have you.I will miss Jen.may God be with you all during this difficult time and bring you peace.
With Heartfelt Smypathy
Dawn Scholl
(Housekeeping)
Janet Tucker
August 11, 2005
Dear Friends,
I am sad to hear of your dear Jennifer's death. Although I did not know her before, I feel I do now after reading her obituary sent by my brother-in-law, Dan Hyde.
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences.
Janet Tucker (Mary Jane Hyde's twin)
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