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Karla Rule Obituary
Age 22, of Glenshaw, on Thursday, January 8, 2009. Loving daughter of Paula and Gordon Rule; beloved sister of Michael and Hannah Rule; granddaughter of Frances Lackore and the late Norris Tollefson, Ronald and Mary Rule. "Her smile would light up every heart". Services will be conducted Sunday at 5 pm in East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., Pgh. Friends will be received at the Church Sun. afternoon from 3:30 pm until time of Service. In lieu of flowers, please visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/elissa for information about memorial contributions. Arrangements by WORRELL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-782-2211
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michael ritchey
February 19, 2009
i missyou
Bev Gilbert
January 16, 2009
I will surely miss Elissa. She was a real inspiration to me everytime that I saw her at UCP. She always had a smile on her face and she made the day brighter. I am sure that she is now smiling down on all of us. It is nice to know that there is a new angel in heaven looking over all of us.
Debbie Leggens
January 14, 2009
Dear Paula and Family
I wanted to express my sympathy to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wojciak Family
January 13, 2009
Paula,Gordon,Michael,and Hannah,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Elissa was a special person. I remember when we were with the kids at the bus stop years ago and she was always smiling.
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Signe Carlos
January 12, 2009
I was saddened when I read the Pittsburgh paper. Elissa will be greatly missed. I think of her and her wonderful smile and personality. My thoughts and prayers are with your family
anna sangl
January 12, 2009
Elissa was such a special child of God who's smile was so infectious to those around her. for those of us who have a family member with special needs, we know that they are such a special blessing to us and to those around us. Our prayers are with you at this time as you experience the loss of such a ray of sunshine...anna, joe, heather and bethany sangl
Genevieve Shannon
January 11, 2009
What I will remember most about Elissa is her eyes that sparkled like stars every time I saw her and her irresistible ever present smile. I taught her at UCP/CLASS and her eagerness to learn anything new was infectious. Now she is an angel watching over all of us and keeping us safe. I will miss her spunk and I was blessed to get to know her.
Cheryl Simchak
January 11, 2009
Paula,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
Sarah O'Connell
January 10, 2009
Dear Paula and Family , Very sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts and prayersare for you and your family. Sincerely, Sarah O'Connell
Rhonda Merhaut
January 10, 2009
Dear Paula, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We remember meeting Elissa during Conductive Education. She was a blessing to all who met her. As parents of a special child we realize the gift we are given. We can only hope to be as wonderful a parent to our daughter as you were to Ellisa. You are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Sinerely, Joe, Rhonda and Molly Merhaut
Ray Sapienza
January 10, 2009
Elissa was always ready with a smile. Her happiness to see you shone brightly from her eyes. God bless you during this difficult time.
"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
John 14:2,3
Cindy Danel
January 10, 2009
Dear Paula and Gordon,
I am so sorry to hear that your beloved, precious Elissa has passed away. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your terrible loss.
love,
Cindy
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