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Melanie Maropis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 11, 2006.

MAROPIS
MELANIE LYNN (FRANKOVICH)
33, of Imperial, formerly of Burgettstown, died Sunday, December 10, 2006, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, after courageously battling leukemia for 1 year. Born July 4, 1973, a daughter of Evelyn Vitarelli Frankovich of Jefferson Twp. and William Frankovich, husband of Stacey of Cross Creek; mother of Rio, Marina and Marcus, who lived at home with their mother and with their father, Chris Maropis of Imperial; fiance of David Martin of Paris, PA; sister of Jason Frankovich; granddaughter of Angeline Vitarelli of Follansbee, WV and Nora Frankovich of Jefferson Twp.; niece of Michael, William and Phillip Vitarelli and Richard Frankovich; stepsister of George, Rich, Andrew and Christina Suhon. Friends will be received 2-4 & 7-9 pm Tues., Dec 12, in the TAUCHER FUNERAL HOME, 23 Erie Mine Rd., Burgettstown, where services will be held 11 am Wednesday, with Pastor Steve Cordle officiating. Interment in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Paris, PA.
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December 20, 2006

Randi Mcilwain posted to the memorial.

December 18, 2006

Ashley Scolese & John Marn posted to the memorial.

December 14, 2006

Lori & Darin Terensky posted to the memorial.

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Randi Mcilwain

December 20, 2006

Melanie was trully an inspiration to Jason and I- Jason and Mel were on the same cancer floor numerous times and I will always remember the last time we saw her in October when we ran into Evelyn in the hallway during one of jason's routine exams. I'm so glad we had the chance to pray with you all and just sit and talk for a bit. We were devastated to hear the news of her passing and our prayers and thoughts are with you all. I'm so sorry that this had to happen right at the holidays and with such young amazing children and family surrounding her.. we love you all and she will be sadly missed.. Sincerely, Jason and Randi Mcilwain

Ashley Scolese & John Marn

December 18, 2006

Melanie was the most genuine and caring person that we have ever met in our lives. She was the definition of a true friend and mother. She faught long and hard and with courage and so much strength, more than we have ever seen. She was so beautiful inside and out. She touched our lives in so many ways. Being with her the last few weeks of her life and the last moments at the hospital were sad of course but we were able to tell her all the things we wanted to say to her and we know she went in peace and without pain. She will live on forever in the memories we share with her. We cant say enough how truly wonderful she was and how much we are going to miss her. love you mel.

Lori & Darin Terensky

December 14, 2006

I knew Melanie through Crossroads Preschool, where Marcus was a classmate of my daughter, Carly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the wonderful memories you have guide you through this difficult time.

Christina Schaefer

December 12, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I only knew your family through Crossroads Preschool; my daughter Antonia was classmates with Marcus. They also played tee-ball together. God bless you and love you through this tough time.

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The Cavolo Family

December 12, 2006

We are very sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you all at this sad time. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michele Merlino

December 12, 2006

I only knew Melanie through Crossroads Preschool, where Marcus and my daughter Bella were classmates. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time.

Dana Motika

December 12, 2006

Chris:

I am so sorry for this loss to you & your family. You & your children are in my thoughts & prayers.

Leslie Wager

December 11, 2006

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the days to come.

Elizabeth and Michael Wheatley

December 11, 2006

Melanie, our dear friend and neighbor. How sad we are to hear of your passing. You were such a beautiful, giving person in this life, and will be as you journey into the next. Our hearts and prayers are with you, your family, the Maropis', David Martin and all the many others that held you so dear.

Etta Barnabei

December 11, 2006

The first candle represents our grief.
The pain of losing you is intense.
It reminds us of the depth of our love for you.
This second candle represents our courage.
To confront our sorrow,
To comfort each other,
To change our lives.
This third candle we light in your memory.
For the times we laughed,
The times we cried,
The caring and joy you gave us.
This fourth candle we light for our love.
We light this candle that your light will always shine.
As we enter this holiday season and share this night of remembrance
with our family and friends.
We cherish the special place in our hearts
that will always be reserved for you.
We thank you for the gift
your living brought to each of us.
We love you.
We remember you.

Sandy Megyesy

December 11, 2006

I am blessed to have known Melanie through Monica Gross(Strope). She will live in my heart and mind as a beautiful, kind, graceful and giving daughter, sister, mother and friend. As much as she will be missed, she will forever be loved more. I feel grateful knowing she is watching over all of us. Love and prayers to Evelyn, the kids and all the family. Thank God for blessing us with Mel!

mary lynn scott

December 11, 2006

i would just like to send my prayers and thoughts to everyone who loved Melanie. I got to know her from working with her at the chevy ampatheater at station square and thru Dave who is just a great guy. i remember talking to her last year when duran duran played at chevy and she was telling me the story about her daughters name so cool. she will be missed

Kelly Prilla

December 11, 2006

I got to know Melanie through my sister April, who also had Leukemia. How very sad for everyone who knew Melanie, for she was taken too young. Although it is heartbreaking for us, it is a joyous homecoming for Melanie. She ultimately did win her battle with Leukemia, not as we had hoped and prayed for, but perhaps, even better than we are capable of imagining; Melanie is now cancer free and forever young and beautiful. How ironic that 5 months to the day that I lost my sister, Melanie and April would be reunited. While they once shared space at Shadyside Hospital's cancer unit, they now share the majesty of Our Father's Mansion. Melanie was an inspiration to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. She fought fiercely and was very active in her treatment. She fought with all she had for everyone she loved, and now everyone who loved her can love and live a better life, because of her.

Sandy Huling

December 11, 2006

Chris, Rio, Marina and Marcus,
My love and prayers continue to surround you, yet even more at this time. Melanie really fought the battle with determination, dignity and most of all, love!
Know that you will all remain in my thoughts and prayers.

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