Julie Wiltse Obituary
JULIE L.
Age 26, of Upper St. Clair, on Wednesday, November 5, 2003; beloved daughter of Yvonne Bodnar and the late James B. Wiltse; loving sister of Jamie Belliotti and Loie Morrow; stepdaughter of William M. Bodnar; aunt of Josie and Grace Belliotti; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins; Funeral Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, Peters Twp. (724) 941-3211, Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10 am in St. Thomas More Church. Interment Forest Lawn Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Genesis of Pittsburgh, P. O. Box 41017, Pittsburgh, PA 15202.
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Gina Amoroso
December 6, 2003
Julie,
You were such a loving, giving person who was loved by so many people. I hope you now know how true that is. You will live on in my heart and in the hearts of many others forever. I love you.
Gina
Nancy & John Caricchio
December 6, 2003
Dear Aunt Yvonne, Bill & Jamie,
We will always remember Julie for her thoughtfulness, wonderful personality, great smile & joy that she brought to those around her. We will always miss her & now, most importantly, we will keep her in our thoughts and prayers.
With our love & sympathy,
Nancy & John
Nicole Cyrille Joseph
December 5, 2003
Aunt Yvonne and Jaime (Jo),
I'm so sorry I was not able to be in town for you. My childhood memories hold such joy when I think about my little cousins. Julie always made me smile and I will never forget the New Year's Eve's we would spend together while the parents were out. In fact, I've spoken of all of you often including while I was in Nashville last month. Timing, huh?
I love you all and you will all stay in my heart . . . my Aunt Yvonne, and my two cousins, Damie Do, and Dulie . . . forever she will stay.
Peace and Love,
Nicole
Taylor Mullan
December 3, 2003
Dear Julie,
I didn't get to see you very much because we lived so far away, but the time we spent together I really enjoyed. Thank you for taking me, Zach, Maddie and Nick to the movies,and to TGI Fridays for icecream. We had so much fun. I will always love you for your kindness. You will always be in my prayers, and thoughts.
Love always
Taylor Mullan
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zachary Mullan
December 3, 2003
Aunt Yvonne,Uncle Bill and Jamie
Sorry we couldn't come to see Julie as my mom had to go to meetings in Florida. I will
always keep Julie in my prayers. She was aiways good to me and I will miss her very
much.
LOVE ZACHARY
Marian Gilmore
December 2, 2003
Dear Aunt Yvonne & Uncle Bill & Jamie,
Here's a quote that I wanted to add. It is how I really feel about Julie:
"Death is not extinguishing the light. It is turning out the lamp because the Dawn has come."
Love you all so much.
Marian
Marian Gilmore
December 2, 2003
My dear cousin Julie,
You were a gift to Yvonne and Jim...and a gift to Bill and to Jamie. You were a gift to all your many aunts and uncles...and a gift to more cousins than one can count. Everyone who knew you saw the love inside you. I can still see that beautiful smile of yours across your face!!
I know you can see us all now, and you are surrounded by the Creator of all Love, our Father in Heaven. I think you are with your dad there too, and Grama and Granpops. I think you have TRUE PEACE.
I will remember you till I die, Julie, and I am not alone. You impacted so many people in your short time here. You have to help us now that you are there. Help us to get there too. Help your mom, Uncle Bill and your sister. Help your cousins, aunts and uncles. I guess that means about 150 people need you. I think you have a lot of good to do down here.
Aunt Yvonne, Uncle Bill, Jamie: you have our love, our thoughts, our prayers..always and forever!
With all our love, Marian, Bob, Laura
Lara Amoroso
December 2, 2003
Dear Julie,
I cannot believe that you are gone. It has been so long since we have spoken and I can only wish that I had taken the time to pick up the phone and call you.
I have so many memories of you...my baby cousin that I absolutely adored.
I'm probably one of the last people to visit this site and I've sat here reading all of the beautiful things written about you. I hope that you are reading this now and that you can see that you were so special to so many people. We all loved you, and maybe we didn't say it or show it enough. For that, I am so sorry.
I will never forget your quick wit and your spunk. Your energy and humor. And to think that behind all of that was such a tremendous amount of pain that you hid so well from everyone.
I am so sorry for your pain. I wish that I would have been there for you. I wish that I would have known, because I really did love you, Julie.
I pray that your pain is gone now and that your spirit is free. I pray that you are safe and eternally happy. I pray that you have been reunited with your dad, my dad, Uncle Lou, Uncle Mike and Beth, too. I pray that someday I will see you again.
Lara
Maddie Sovich
November 26, 2003
Julie was so much fun to be around. On family gatherings, she would take me and other kids to movies and dinner.I remember we had to beg our parents to go and she sided with us. Once we went to see a movie that was too scary for me and she snuck me in to another movie and watched it with me instead of seeing the movie she wanted to see. the adults loved her, the kids adored her,and we all miss and pray for her.
Nick Sovich
November 26, 2003
Dear Julie,
I will always remember the kindness you have shown me when we visited in Pittsburgh. You were like a big sister who I could look up to and have fun with. You will always be in my prayers.
With love,
Cousin Nick
Emma Sovich
November 26, 2003
Dear Julie,
Thank you for all the kindnesses you have shown me. When we came up to visit, you were always there for us, old enough for me to look up to, young enough to know what was fun, and always friendly and generous. You were willing to spend time to take my siblings and me to movies, to rent videos, to do anything fun.
My prayers are with you, and your family.
I will always miss you.
Love, always,
~Emma
Karen (Amoroso) Waide
November 24, 2003
Dear Julie,
You my be gone, but you'll never be forgotten. Memories of you will live on in our hearts. Your pain has ended, may you now rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God bless you all. All my love, Karen
Aunt Vee and Uncle Mike Sovich
November 23, 2003
Julie,
We have loved you from the moment you were born and will always love you. You were always so sweet and loving to all of us, even our six grandchildren. We will never forget you and will always keep you in our prayers.
Love always, Aunt Vee and Uncle Mike
Aunt Vee and Uncle Mike Sovich
November 22, 2003
Julie,
We loved you from the moment you were born and still love you today. We will continue to love you until the day we die and join you in Heaven. We still can't believe you are gone. You were always so happy and willing to do anything for everyone. Even our six grandchildren. You were always so nice to them and doing things for them. Our love to you forever.
Aunt Vee and Uncle Mike
Lisa Amoroso
November 20, 2003
Dear Aunt Yvonne, Bill, Jamie and Chuck,
I have been putting off writing anything here because I didn’t know what to say. And then today when I was looking through the closet I found a stack of old Christmas and assorted cards...several were from Julie but one in particular reminded me of a fond memory. Julie had been working on a paper for school when we were visiting PA or we were at a reunion -- I can't even remember -- and we talked about the paper at length. Her p.s. on the card read "Guess what! I got an A on that paper." I wasn't surprised.
You are all in my thoughts.
Love, Lisa
Art & Lois Kelly
November 15, 2003
Julie,
You are now at peace with those who have loved you. May you see the face of your Father who created you, just the way your are.
Adria Amoroso
November 14, 2003
Dear Julie,
As I was driving home from the airport, I tried to think of what I could write here. What could I possibly say that could convey the deep sadness and loss we all feel? How could I describe how much you were loved?
Then the song "Little Wing" came on. As I listened to the lyrics, I thought they could have been written about you:
"When I'm sad she comes to me
with a thousand smiles
she gives to me free
It's alright, she says,
it's alright
Take anything you want from me,
anything."
The strongest memories I have of you are of your generosity and your smiling face. You had so much love to give others. I hope you can finally know how much you are and always will be loved by all who knew you. I hope that wherever you are your spirit is eternally happy.
As the song says, "fly on, little wing". Fly on, Julie...
Love, A
Betsy Amoroso
November 14, 2003
YOu are in our thoughts and prayers!
Love, Betsy, Matthew, and Gregory
Yvonne Dodson
November 13, 2003
I met Julie when she moved to Peters Twp in the 7th grade. I am shocked at the news of her passing and regret that so many years have passed since we last spoke. My mind is flooded with memories of a young woman who embraced everyone with love and respect. My dearest sympathy goes out to Jamie and her mother Yvonne.
"You will never be forgotten,
a million years could pass us by,
what is time, but just a dream.
I still feel you here with me,
you're more than a memory
You'll never be forgotten"
Chalise Schultz
November 13, 2003
I am deeply saddened to here of the passing of Julie. My sympathy and prayers go out to Julie and her family. It was only a few months ago I saw Julie and I was so happy to talk to an old friend. She expressed to me that she was an Aunt and how proud she was of that. Julie was a very caring person. Some of the most fun times of my teen years were spent with Julie. I will remember those memories forever. God Bless her family during this difficult time of saddness.
Sincerely, Chay
Michael Amoroso
November 13, 2003
Julie
How saddened I am at your passing.
You made us all happy, and I will always remember you.
You will be in my prayers, as will our family.
Your Cousin, Michael
Ellen Hampton
November 13, 2003
I am sorry to hear about Julie. I remember a trip Rick and I took to Washington DC when the kids were very little. We stayed with you and you fixed a fabulous dinner. Julie was about 7 or 8 years old. She was happy and excited to see Justin, who was a newborn. We laughed and joked throughout the evening and had a wonderful visit. I will always remember that visit. That is how I will remember Julie, too. She was a very special person and we will all miss her. Even though we live thousands of miles apart, we think of you often and will pray for you. Love, Ellen, Rick, Justin and Grace Hampton
Aunt Judy de la Rosa
November 11, 2003
Julie,
How I wish I could hug you again.
How I wish I could remind you that you are so loved.
How I wish I could share baby stories with you. You love children so much.
How I wish...
...with all of my love, I wish,
Aunt Judy
Elissa Mendelson
November 11, 2003
I was so sorry to hear about Julie. Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dougie Wiltse
November 11, 2003
Julie Louise Wiltse, you will be sorely missed. You were the sunshine in many peoples life. I'm sorry I couldn't see before you left us.Please be happy where you are now.Big Jim and the rest of our family will be with you now.May God bless you on the rest of your journey. Love, Dougie and Family....
Jamie Robison
November 10, 2003
Julie,
I realize that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Whenever somebody enters eternity, that's a nice thing to remember. Still and all, it doesn't erase the feeling of having lost a very good, old friend. I went to more dances in high school with you than with anybody else. I'll always remember those times, and all the times and talks we had. I'll miss you here, but in the light of eternity, even the longest life here on earth is "but a vapor". So I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Megan Robison
November 10, 2003
Julie will always be missed and unconditionally loved, although she is still here with us in spirit. She will never be forgotten. God bless.
Courtney Cousley
November 10, 2003
Dear Julie,
I can't put into words the friendship that we shared.. I will never forget the first time I meant you, English at CCAC.. I will never forget our friendship.. You had the biggest heart in anybody in the world! Our trip to Virginia will forever be in my heart. Our lunches to the Trolly Stop, I will never forget anything that we did together..I must apologize to your family that I could not attend the mass, I couldn't bring myself to say goodbye again. Once was to hard.. I'm sorry that we went months without speaking, but even when we did our friendship went right back to where we left off.. There is so much more that I want to write but just have to leave it at...You are going to be sooo missed now and forever and never ever forgotten.. Your best friend now and forever.. I love you Courtney
Richard, Kellie, Abby and Ryan Bodnar
November 10, 2003
Julie and Family:
We love you and will miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with our family even if we cannot be. May God give you the strength you need. Our hearts are sad and our prayers are with you.
Jeremy
November 9, 2003
Dear Wiltse family, I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out that Julie had passed. I am shocked. She was a great person. I had to say something.
Jeremy Witt
West VA
Jill Bodnar
November 8, 2003
I can't tell you how sorry I am about Julie. I have never been so shocked in all of my life when I heard the news. Julie was such a fun loving person & such full of life & so giving towards others especially kids she always put everyone before herself I will remember that about her the most how kind she was to me & my family. She was the one of the best Aunt's I knew of she did so much for her 2 nieces & I know they love her dearly. I will miss her terriblely & all of our fun talks we use to have when we came here to her home for our visits. Ashley loved her so much. We all did & I know in my heart that she is at peace. This is going to be so hard with out her here any more this house will never be the same & I am sure her Mom, Jo a part of her is gone & she must feel so empty I know if I ever lost Ashley my daughter I would be so lost. My prayers will be with Jo & her family for a very long time through this awful time we are going through. I just hope I can be of some support for the family & will help this time pass. Again I am so sorry for this happening. It just doesn't seem fair. I will always remember all the fun times with Julie at the Hockey game my first NHL game & also when we went to Wiggle's here in Pittsburgh. She was always so much fun to go shopping with too. That girl could shop like noone else I knew. We had spent the last 3 of her Birthdays here at her house & had a great time but we missed this last one. I just wish she could have came to our house & visited us back home. I have pictures of Julie & I will treasure them forever & I won't let Ashley ever forget her Aunt Julie. I will never forget you. I will always love you.
Love,
C.J. Bodnar
November 8, 2003
Growing up with two brothers, I never really had a female perspective - of my age - on situations. And, although I was married by the time Dad and Jo got married, I finally realized what having a sister would be like. Julie was willing to listen no matter what the problem or story was and it meant a lot. I still can't believe she is gone. Walking in the door tonight and not having her here to hug was almost too much to handle. My thoughts and prayers are with Jo, Jaime and Dad during this time.
Laurie and Rick Donaldson
November 8, 2003
Dear Julie,
You were a bright light that will be sadly missed. We will always remember your special spirit.
Love Always,
Laurie and Rick
Wendy Bodnar
November 8, 2003
What words are there when the world has lost a part of it’s beauty? Goodbye no comfort there…memories are the best part of life. My memories of Julie will be laughter, love and the willingness to let you be part of her very being. You touched my life the first moment I met you. You welcome people in without cause. I pray that you know that you made a difference and you were a very significant part of what makes this world, this family, these memories Beautiful. I love you
Kristen Wirth
November 8, 2003
Julie was a wonderful nice young outgoing girl. I met julie from when I was working at Boston Market and I would see her at her job. She became good friends with my little Kelly. She always spent time with kelly. The two of them would hangout go to the movies or just laugh when they would be at my house. MY prayers are with julie's Family.
Loie Morrow
November 8, 2003
Dear Julie, "The Greatest Love" you always sang.....We send this to you today and forever.....We'll miss you Julie..... Love Loie
Richard & Melba Bodnar
November 8, 2003
Julie,
May God be with you. Tenderly and softly may God's peace replace our heartaches of losing you with the warm and loving memories we have of you.
Ron & Karen Oshea
November 8, 2003
Jamie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss,we will keep you and your family in our prayers.May Julie rest in peace.
Jodi Amoroso
November 8, 2003
I am deepely saddened to hear of Julie passing away. As long as I had known Julie, she was a dear soul and very giving person. My heart aches for the family for their difficult loss! God Bless!
Geoff Sherman
November 8, 2003
I know Maria will wish to add her own thoughts, but i would like voice my feelings. Julie had a fire and spark within herself that she shared with everyone. I for one will remember the short time we had as friends with a smile in my heart. God bless you julie and the family you have left behind.
Sophia Belliotti
November 7, 2003
God bless you, Julie. You are a beautiful soul.
Krista Cochrane
November 7, 2003
Julie was a wonderful, heartfilled woman that i cared for from the momment i met her. I wish i would have had a longer time to get to get to know her better but the time i had i will always hold dear to my heart.
Jamie Belliotti
November 7, 2003
Julie was very loved and will be deeply missed by everyone that had the chance to know her.
Julie, you will forever be in our hearts and on our minds. I love you. Jamie
Bill
November 7, 2003
Dearest Julie,
You welcomed me into your family and loved me from the beginning, I have always loved you. "PAX CHRISTI" Love, Bill
Mom
November 7, 2003
I've always loved you and will miss you until the day I die. I know you are at peace with your Dad. Love, Mom
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