Karisa Samuels Obituary
KARISA M.
17, of Cranberry on Thursday July 13, 2006. She was a 2006 Graudate of Seneca Valley H.S. Daughter of John C. and Denise (Keough ) Samuels; sister of Jesse Samuels; grandaughter of Barbara (Laudadio ) Keough and Arhtur Keough, Helen Sameuls and the late George Samuels; niece of Nilda and Jim Sethman, George and Karen Samuels, Jackie Samuels, Ann and Carl Johnson, Chris and Shawn Poth, Ed and Dina Keough, Gina Keough, Heidi and Stan Carman, Jackie Keough, Kevin Keough and the late Frank Keough; cousin of Nicole, Courtney, Rachel, Hannah & Shawn Poth, Samantha Carman, Michael, Jackie and Gina Sethman, Sean and Jennifer Samuels, Matthew and David Johnson; also great aunts and great uncles. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME 521 Main St., Irwin, 724-863-1200. Services Tuesday 10:30 am in Calvary Assembly Church, 8653 Penna Ave., N. Huntingdon (those attending please go directly to the church). Those wishing may contribute to Placid Place Ministry, 215 Pineview Drive, Wexford, PA 15090, or the Humane Society.
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October 26, 2006
Please visit Kari's site at:
http://karisasamuels.com
Thank you!
Darleen Lucci
October 13, 2006
Kari, your dreams and love live on in those you left behind. You were one amazing person and so very loved. As your family goes on one day at a time and one step at a time you will never be erased from thier memory.you are so sadly missed but so loved in the presence of your heavenly father.
Darleen Lucci
September 13, 2006
Thinking and praying for Kari's family. Praying that God's grace will continue to get them through One day at a time and her memories will live forever within each one of them. Those special times that was spent with her will always be in your hearts & minds.
Darleen Lucci
August 13, 2006
It's been a month now since Kari went to be with the Lord.Even though she's not here in body her spirit lives on. She is still touching lives with her beauty and making a difference here.When I hear the stories of the love she had for people and animals it touches my heart!I know her family was so proud of her and the emptiness they feel now only God can fill.There are no words to take the pain away but I know God's grace can cary them till one day they see her again.Kari lives on in each one of the many lives she touched.I am so glad that I am one of them!
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Kevin & Sheila
July 30, 2006
We miss you Kari. More than words can say. It's been very hard but we know you are looking down on us from heaven and we will see you again someday. Uncle Kevin and Sheila
Carol Veltri
July 22, 2006
Denise and John,
My heart goes out to your family, there is no words that I can say to make the hurt go away. She is with the Lord and is his angel now.
Love, Patty's Mom Carol
Darleen Lucci
July 22, 2006
I was very moved & touched by Kari's service.She was so loved by her family & friends. I knew she was special when I first met her but I didn't realize all the talent & love she shared with everyone she came in contact with.to the family- I know you have a very difficult road to walk right now.Remember all the love she showed each of you in her own way and know she will forever live in your hearts and always be a part of you.
youth leader @ Victory Family Church.
Vanessa Phillips
July 19, 2006
Karisa,
From the first time i met you, i knew there was something special about you, my only regret is that i didn't get to know you better. I know your with our Heavenly Father having a good time. You will be missed./ Samuel family my prayers go out to you but know that she stood out where ever she went, she is truly beautiful.
Cranberry Township Parent
July 18, 2006
May God be with your family.
Kathy Sloss
July 18, 2006
The Samuels Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad and sorrowful time. With deepest sympathy,
July 18, 2006
May God grant you peace at this time. Our prayers are with your family. It is so sad when a young life is so tragically lost.
Denis and Jane Pichette
July 18, 2006
With deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. You remain in our hearts and prayers. May the Lord who is God give you peace and some understanding through it all.
The Pichette Family
Donna Schwartzbauer
July 17, 2006
My sympathies go out to you and your family.
Dan Flanagan
July 17, 2006
To the Samuels Family.
I am deeply saddened by your loss. I pray that Karisa's soul is at peace and the light of her energy shines on in a better place.
Judi McNeil
July 17, 2006
Dear Samuels family:
My heart is full of sorrow for you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron Butschle
July 17, 2006
May God hold you in his arms and be a comfort to your family.
The Armstrong's
July 16, 2006
The Samuels Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God Bless!
Theresa Matthews
July 16, 2006
To My Friend Denise,
My heart aches for you and your family. My prayers are for your hearts to heal and your memories to remain forever strong.
Christian Associates of Southwestern Pennsylvania
July 16, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Br.Miles Garrett
July 16, 2006
I am sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family peace.
cindy
July 15, 2006
Please know that our hearts ache for you and your family. We will hold you in our prayers.
Darleen Lucci
July 15, 2006
Karisa,
you will be sadly missed! I only new you for a brief time at victory family church youth group where I met you .The very first time I saw you, God put a special place in my heart for you. Even though you were quiet I will always remember your beautiful face and smile.Your beauty lit up the whole room.I know your in his presence right now, but its still hard knowing the hurt & pain your family is going through.You were a special gift from God to them even if it was for a brief time.My prayers are with them.I will never forget you. My life is richer for having known you!! Enjoy his presence honey and some day I will meet you again.My sincere condolences to Karisa's family.
Love, A Jr. high leader @ Rev
Darleen Lucci
Joyce Pale
July 15, 2006
Dear Samuels Family,
Our deepest symathy for your entire family. Sorrow does not last forever but your wonerful memories will.
Rick, Joyce, RJ, and Brittany Pale
July 15, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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