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L. Rader
March 5, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. I was shocked when I heard the news. I have been praying for your family since I heard about this. May you take comfort in knowing God loves you and will take care of you.
Donna & Amanda Blake
March 4, 2009
Jack & Debbie,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you both. Kenzie was an inspiration to my daughter Amanda and so kind and sweet to her. Amanda loved when Kenzie came to our home and baby sat. Amanda adored her. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and Kenzie will never be forgotten.
Donna & Amanda
(former Shenango Twp. Residents & your friends)
judy wills
March 4, 2009
To Jack and Debbie and Family,
You've been my friends for a long time. my heart goes out to your family for the loss of your daughter and grandson. If you need anything don't hesitate to call me.
love,
Judy Wills and Erika Schlager
George Magliocca
March 2, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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JOCELYN LOWE
March 2, 2009
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
debbie mcgee
March 1, 2009
Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal god bless your family sorry about your loss
Carter Buchanan
February 27, 2009
Dear Kenzie Houk family and friends,
I do not know or have ties with the family, but reading Kenzie's story in national headlines has had an impact on me and touched my heart. Know that you are in my prayers and that God will be with you always. Just reading about the outpouring of support and the many people that attended her memorial service for her and baby Christopher, goes to show the impact she had on people and a tribute to the good she brought in many lives. It is people like this I would like to know. May God be with each of you and know that time along with the wonderful memories Kenzie brought heal your hearts.
Lisa
February 27, 2009
Debbie, Jack & Family,
My heart felt sympathy and prayers are with you and family.
Lisa (from over at US Military)
GEORGE AND CINDY STEVENISH
February 27, 2009
JACK AND FAMILY AT THIS TIME THERE ARE NO WORDS TO SAY. THE WHOLE WORLD WILL CHANGE AFTER SUCH A TERRIBLE EVENT. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.IF THERES ANYTHING WE CAN DO PLEASE CALL.
Lisa Doughty
February 26, 2009
Jenny and the entire Houk families,
I use to live on Marshall Avenue. My kids played with all the Houk grandkids. I remember lil Jason coming down with a nice fresh haircut and he would always say Aunt KK did it. He was so proud. Kenzie was always so nice and wonderful with all the kids. My boys would come down Jenny's to go swimming and Kenzie was always playing with all the neighborhood kids. They loved her! My youngest Joey and Janessa have went to grade school together. He started Pre-K with Jason and Janessa. Then we moved to mohawk and I received an email from Kenzie saying that Janessa was coming to Mohawk. Joey was so excited. Kenzie was always so cheerful and happy.
My heart goes out to all of you! I pray morning and night for your families. Please find peace and comfort knowing that Kenzie and Christopher are now your angels watching over you! Kenzie is holding her lil one shining down on all of you.
With my deepest sympathy,
Lisa Doughty
Dorothy (Dottie) Houk
February 26, 2009
The Houk and Burns Families,
My deepest condolences. Know that Kenzie and Baby are in heaven. My Mother, Mrs. Blaine N. (Nancy E) Houk was Kenzie's Sunday school teacher years ago at the Clifton Flats Mission on Pennsylvania Ave. and Berger Street, New Castle. I'm certain Kenzie was taught well of the way to Heaven and the Love of God! Oh what a joyous reunion must be happening on Heaven's streets of gold!!! May your sorrows be diminished by the peace of knowing Kenzie and Christopher are home in God's care waiting your arrival! May you all be comforted by God's presence and peace during this difficult time I will continue to remember you all in my prayers and pray for your continued strength in the days to come. May God Bless You and Kenzie's little girls.
Lisa Kennedy
February 26, 2009
To the Houk Family,
I'm truly sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter and grandson. my deepest sympathy for your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you! Lisa
Todd Pitts
February 26, 2009
Jack and Deb,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family i'm so sorry for your loss.
Bobbie Peluso
February 26, 2009
To Jack & Family,
Although I did not know your wife and children, I know the heartache you are going through. Losing a child is the hardest thing in life to go through. But I know with God's comfort and the closeness of friends and family, you will be blessed. My deepest sympathy is with you.
Richard and Carol Householder
February 26, 2009
God bless Kenzie and her Son
nicole turney
February 25, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Rhonda Antonelli
February 25, 2009
Debbie, Jack, and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of your daughter and grandson. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rhonda (Martin) Antonelli
Lauren Mayer Frazier
February 25, 2009
Kenzie was a good friend of mine when we were younger. My two favorite memories of her are Flip Flops and Jen's sleepovers. We always had such a good time! My thoughts and prayers are with you Jack and Debbie. I also pray for the girls. They are so beautiful and I can't imagine how hard it is without their mother. Kenzie will always be missed and always remembered.
February 25, 2009
Dear Houk Family,
I do not not know your family but would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you. You have suffered a great loss and the struggles that face your family will be enormous.
I will keep you in my prayers as your hearts and family will need strength.
Eugene"Bubba" White
February 25, 2009
I don't know your family but I am a friend of jason's. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy from our family to yours.
Deanna Piroch
February 25, 2009
To the family,
I do not know you, but I do know the pain you are suffering.
You have my deepest heartfelt sympathy for your losses. There are no words to say to make the hurt go away. Live for those beautiful little girls who need all your love and guidance.
Anthony and Tiffany Sfreddo
February 25, 2009
You are in our prayers.
Nancy
February 25, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I knew her from school. She was a wonderful person.
Jim Sankey
February 25, 2009
Jack, Debbie, And Family,
All My thoughts and prayers are with Kenzie and the your family.
mark demonaco
February 25, 2009
debbie,jack,jenn,and family,the loss of kenzie and her son hurts all of us in the demonaco house hold. our family will never forget the fun times we had when kenzie and our daughter jennifer would have their sleepovers. we never slept, just stayed up all night laughing.we pray for kenzie and her son and for strength for your family.thanks debbie and jack for allowing kenzie be a part of our lives .we will not for get her. love - roxanne,mark, jennifer,marky and gino.
February 25, 2009
This is just heartbreaking.....I am so sorry for your losses. May the memories comfort you....H family (Butler, PA)
TEALA ROSS
February 25, 2009
I DON'T KNOW YOUR FAMILY BUT I WANT TO SHOW MY RESPECTS AND SYMPATHY BECAUSE I KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO LOSE SOMEONE CLOSE
Nikki Jewart
February 25, 2009
Although I never met Kenzie, my heart aches so much for all of you. Those 2 little angels Kenzie has left on earth will be your strength. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Bosley (McNutt)
February 25, 2009
Jack, Deb and Family,
You know that we have been in each other's lives for what seems like forever. Please know that my love and prayers will always be with you.
The Wagner's
February 25, 2009
Dear Houk Family, although we did not know Kenzie, our prayers go out to you in your time of lose. May God be with you & you have our deepest sympathy.
February 25, 2009
i am sorry about your lose of you daughter and your grandson
Pauline A. Fischer
February 25, 2009
Dear Houk Family,
My heart-felt condolences go out to your entire family on the recent loss of your precious Kenzie and her baby boy Christopher. May God comfort all fo you in this time of great loss and may he touch each and every one of
your grieving hearts and comfort and heal them. And know this they both are with Jesus and the Angels.
Again my heart-felt condolences to all of you.
Ed Miller
February 25, 2009
Jack, Debbie, and Family, You have my deepest sympathy.
Shirl Staubach
February 25, 2009
I didn't know your family or Kenzie, but I felt the need to pass along my sympathy and prayers for your family that God will comfort each one of you and give you support in the days ahead that you all will need.
Eric Vaneman
February 25, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about Kenzie,please understand that you have the strength to deal with this. I am here for you if you need anything anytime, my deepest condolences
Mrs.Erin Lewis-Prowell
February 25, 2009
We are so very sorry for your loss, we worked a short time with Jennie and Kenzie at Reese and that was such a long time ago, and we are so truly sorry, god bless, and you are all in our prayers
Sue, Brian, & Blake Lutton
February 25, 2009
Dear Houk family
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
February 25, 2009
With deepest sympathy, your family is in our prayers.
CVS Pharmacy Staff
Hobie
February 25, 2009
Jack & Deb, I don't have the words to say how sorry I am. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Cheryl Griffith
February 25, 2009
Even though I only Kenzie for a short time at Beauty School....she was a wonderful and amazing person.
May God Bless your family and help you through these hard times. My prayers are with you.
Hanna
February 25, 2009
Debbie, Jack, Uncle Willard, Aunt Barb, & Grandma Dolly & also all who loved Kenzie that I haven't had the pleasure of meeting,
Please accept my family's very deepest sympathy on the loss of Kenzie and Christopher.
We cannot even begin to comprehend the pain you all must be going through.
All we can do is offer our heartfelt sympathy and offer our help. Once your girls are settled and you need a night out call us . We'll hang out with them. We know a little bit about kids having four of our own.
Seriously, if you all need us for anything We're here for you.
God Bless you all. Find a way to HEAL & RECOVER.
Call if you need anything
Love,
Jill & Mark Hanna
Leighanne Ferrell Joseph
February 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Kenzie was such a fun person to hang out with. I will never forget the time we climbed on the roof of my mom and dads shed because we were cheerleaders and could not be afraid of heights. We always had so much fun at the sleep overs at my house. She will always be remembered in my heart . God take care of the precious little girls she left behind.
Elaine (Pardick-Anderson) Glorioso
February 24, 2009
Dear Jack, Debbie and Jen,
My deepest sympathy for such a great loss. May GOD comfort you and watch over you as you lead your beautiful grand-daughters to be beautiful young women like Jen and Kenzie. There was a special place in HEAVEN for Kenzie and the baby that only GOD knows. I will pray for you all.
Lisa Nuzzo
February 24, 2009
I think of her family everyday even though I do not know them nor did I know Kenzie. This was a senseless tragedy and I will pray for all of you dealing with this, especially Kenzie's two little girls. May God bless them in every way and keep them strong throughout their lives. Frank, Lisa and Jenna Nuzzo
February 24, 2009
I met Kenzie when she worked at Bobbie's Salon. I could always count on seeing her bright, smiling face when I went in.
I enjoyed hearing stories about her life and her girls almost as much as she loved sharing them with me.
The twinkle in her eyes was as sweet as her personality.
Kenzie Houk was beautiful, without even trying.
She had a pure soul, a kind heart and a most gentle way about her.
Kenzie was real and that was more than wonderful; it was Kenzie.
Kenzie loved her children more than anything in the world. She was a young mother, but she was an OUTSTANDING mother.
Gone but never forgotten.
Kenzie Marie Houk;
God's Newest Angel
Dawn Bollinger
February 24, 2009
To the Houk family, I didn't have the pleasure of knowing your daughter, but I am sure that she was a wonderful person! I hope that some day your pain will heal. Jason worked with my fiance, Tim at Kasgro, and Jason helped us when we lost a friend in a motorcycle accident. Know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers!
tracey turney
February 24, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
The Rev. Dr. Douglas Nagel
February 24, 2009
Dear Jack, Debbie and family,
I was saddened and shocked to hear of this tragedy on the national news. When I investigated a bit further, I discovered that Kenzie was the daughter of friends, neighbors and people with whom I had grown up and gone to high school.
Please know that you have been in our prayers as a family and as a church. May God comfort you with the blessing of good memories and may He bring you peace in time. One of my favorite verses is Romans 8:28. It has gotten me through some pretty rough times and I hope that its promise will bring you comfort and hope.
February 24, 2009
This is such a sad loss.
Shauna Cassidy
February 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless.
Amanda Swogger Hromyak
February 24, 2009
I have such heartfelt sorrow and sympathy for your entire family at this time. I have such good memories of Kenzie from when we were little. Every so often my family would remember something from when Kenzie and I were growing up together so even though we didn't talk much after growing up she was thought of. Everyday since Friday I've been thinking of all the fun things Kenzie and I did together growing up on the same street. Dragging the mattress outside to do gymnastics, setting up a fake construction site using Jack's cable stuff, just playing like kids played. Kenzie was a huge part of my childhood and her free spirit helped me losen up myself. She was a lot of fun. This is such a tragedy and is such a shame to happen to anyone, let alone someone so great. Kenzie, Christopher, and the entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Pistachio (Hobrat)
February 24, 2009
Jack, Deb and Family,
Please know that all of you have been in my prayers. I pray that you all receive the strength and comfort that you will need to get through this dark time in your lives. Please know that I am thinking of you.
HARTZELL CRAGLE
February 24, 2009
JACK AND DEBBIE:
MY DEEPEST SYMPHATHY GOES WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY SON WENT TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR DAUGHTER. MY THOUGHTS OF YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.
HARTZELL AND CRAGLE FAMILY
mary jo elmore
February 24, 2009
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Mary Jo Barron Elmore and Fred Scott Miller
Helen
February 24, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Brandy Houk
February 24, 2009
Jack, Debbie & Jenny,
Words can't express how my heart hurts for you all. Please know many are praying for you and thinking of you every day. My memories of Kenzie (and Jenny) are of us all being in my grandma houk's sunday school class at Clifton Flatts Mission, I will always remember Kenzie as a little girl in pigtails and oh how I envied her red ribbons!! Her little girls are her spitting image, and that's priceless. God bless you all, Brandy Houk (Nancy & Blaine Houk's granddaughter)
renee lauderbaugh
February 24, 2009
i know what loss is but not of a child i wont say i know what your going through i dont but i have children and a new grandchild born on the 19th and i couldnt even imagine the pain jack i have met you a few times and wanted to express my sorrow for you and your family may you hold each other close and god even closer i will be praying for all of you God bless
Sheila Shinsky/Cline
February 24, 2009
When Angels sense you need them,
And Angels always do
They come, unseen, from everywhere
To help and comfort you.
They hover close beside you
'Till all your cares are gone,
'Till they can see you're ready
Once again to carry on.
Then some of them may fly away
And take their gentle touch
To other hearts that need the love
Of Angels very much.
But one, at least, stays with you
As your constant friend and guide,
For Guardian Angels never leave,
They're always at your side.
Jack, Debbie and Jen,
I cannot even begin to understand why this has happened. Kenzie was such a sweetheart and it was a Blessing to have watched her grow up into the beautiful young lady that she had become. I always told her that she reminded me so much of "Punky Brewster" her enthusiasm and spunk for life was contagious and she will be missed terribly. Please know that she will always be by your side watching over you all. We have lost a friend and heaven gained an Angel...
The Wigley Family
February 24, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Susan Aaron
February 24, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Houk family on the loss of your beautiful daughter. Three years ago this Saturday, my precious daughter was murdered at only 19 years of age. I know firsthand the road ahead for you will be very hard - you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in your memories of Kenzie, and trust God to guide you through this very difficult time.
Michelle Johns
February 24, 2009
Dear Debbie & Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with at this most terrible time. To have to suffer a loss like this, there is nothing that compares. May God Bless you and keep you.
Shelly Johns
Christy Bryan
February 24, 2009
Jenny and family-
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Trust in God for the strength you need to get through this.
Crickett
February 24, 2009
Debbie & Jack-Words cannot describe how much sympathy I have for you. My heart is crushed by your pain. We have a lot of happy, precious memories with our daughters from the "Club Days". My thoughts & prayers & love are with you all.
Always
Nicole Fiello-Gleghorn
February 24, 2009
May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. My deepest sympathy.
Kahla Penwell
February 24, 2009
The Houk Family,
My deepest sympathys are with you at this time. I've known Kenzie my entire life, and my heart is in a million pieces right now to know that she is gone. May Kenzie and Christopher rest in peace and be with the lord. She was a wonderful girl. She will be in my heart forever
Tara Lang
February 24, 2009
To Jack, Debbie and Family:
My deepest sympathy is with all of you during this very difficult time. My God bless everyone with comfort and strength and know that Kenzie and Baby were loved more than anyone could ever imagine. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Hite
February 24, 2009
Jack, Debbie and Jennifer... My thoughts are with all... May God put his Loving arms around each of you and give you the courage to go on.. Keep those wonderful memories close ...no one can ever take those away... I have meomories of her that I will cherish for ever... Like when she was expecting her first child, and how happy she was, her babyshower was beautiful and I am glad to have a part in that..also the time we spent together at New Years that night was very special. Seeing her as she was having so much fun and just being herself. Debbie and Jack My heart truly goes out to you. And her children is a part of her she may be gone but not forgotten. Love All Of You and Please remember I will always be here for you no matter what time or day... God bless
Sheri Zinz
February 24, 2009
We were shocked when we realized that this terrible tragedy had happened to the Houk family we knew so many years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future as you raise your beautiful grandaughters.
Sheri Zinz, Nathan & Stefani Calabrese
Deb E
February 24, 2009
I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to the entire family. My sister was killed last summer and I know what you are going through.
May you RIP Kenzie and Christopher.
Tammie Krolicki
February 24, 2009
Jack, Debbie and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for your loss.
KENYA MONIQUE
February 24, 2009
MY HEART HURTS BECAUSE I KNEW KENZIE. WORDS CANT EXPRESS HOW I FEEL.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
Susan Maslyk
February 23, 2009
Jack, Debbie and Jenny-
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have so many memories of all of you. I remember Kenzie being so happy and energetic. I am here for you if you need anything!
Barry Miles
February 23, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Jennifer (Coulter) Brown
February 23, 2009
Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. We graduate from high school with Jenni and Kenzie and our children attended Faith Country Chapel together.
The Coulter family
Lisa Watkins
February 23, 2009
Jack, Debbie & Family, I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. I pray that God will give you comfort.
Kathy and Ashley Beltz
February 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
cindy
February 23, 2009
may god bless your family in this difficult time. I will pray for your family, Kenzie,and her little angle Christopher. God be with you
colleen and mark
February 23, 2009
we are deeply saddened by the loss of kenzie and hope you know how many people love and care for you we are all here for you and your family
Mike Lutton
February 23, 2009
im so sorry for your loss i really am me and kenzie was very good friends and we got along really good i m proud to known her like i did i miss her soo much kenzie
i miss u more then words can say right now u was my best friend always wil be
may u rip love uu
Joe and Marilyn Baker Moore
February 23, 2009
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. God's blessings to you during this difficult time.
Jackie Williams
February 23, 2009
I attended New castle Beauty School with Kenzie. My prayers are with all of you; Father, Be with this entire family in their time of need and every day thereafter. In Jesus Holy Name, Amen
judith mckenzie
February 23, 2009
my prayers are with you both jack and debbie may god be with you both and the rest of the family
Steven and Elisabeth Van Dyk
February 23, 2009
Dear Houk and Burns families,
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God will bring peace to you.
Jan Shoup
February 23, 2009
Jack and Debbie,
Our deepest sympathy at this time to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug and Jan Shoup
Cassy Bollinger
February 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carol (Myer) Roberts
February 23, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carl Riley
February 23, 2009
Jack and Deb, You both have been in ours prayers since hearing of this great loss to your family. Only GOD can comfort you in this time of pain. May his loving arms be around you both. His word says he has a firm grip on us and is not letting go, don't panic he right beside you. You both are in our thoughts and prayers daily. We send our love, Carl and Cindi Lou Riley
Tammy Marburger
February 23, 2009
Jack, Debbie, and Family,
I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Words can not express my sympathy for this difficult time that you are all going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tiffany Greenawalt (Cast)
February 23, 2009
Dear Jack, Debbie, and Jenny,
My deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. You all are a great and loving family and I will think of you always.
With deepest sympathy
Rhiannon (Kobbe) Schnell
February 23, 2009
Please know that many people are praying for you during this difficult time. May the memories you have of your wonderful loved one help to ease your pain.
Tricia W
February 23, 2009
Jack, Debbie & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
April Berresford
February 23, 2009
My prayers go to Debbie, Jack, Jenessa, and Adalynn. It's so horrible of what has happen to Kenzie. I have only known her for awhile but she was good person and mother. She will be sadly missed by all.
Ed and Linda Maslyk
February 23, 2009
Dear Houk Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Kenzie was always so full of life. She was a beautiful young woman and mother. We are thinking of you and wishing you comfort and peace.
Joan F. Cover
February 23, 2009
Deb, John & Jennifer,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your daughter and sister. Kenzie.
Kenzie touched all those she knew with her love, laughter and kindness. Cherish the many memories you each have created
with her. God will grant you the courage and strength to see you through this trying time. You are in my daily prayers.
Love,
Mrs. Cover
Billiejo Marshall
February 23, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. To the family and friends memories will never be forgotten, I love you Kenzie.
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