Steven G. Oswald

Dear Oswald Family,

Though I hadn't seen him recently, I always considered Steve a good friend. He was a wonderful person. My deepest condolences.

Your family is in our prayers.

Dear George, Marilyn and Family,

We just became aware of the sad news, and our hearts go out to you. Please know that your friends at Infinity are thinking about you and praying for you.

Marilyn, George, & Randy---
I am so sorry for your loss... Can't stop thinking about you all...
Steve was a great guy..I remember him playing with Tyler...He loved that big furry dog...Steve had a great smile & personality....
I can't imagine what you must be going through...
Love you, Debbie & Jason

Randy, Mr. & Mrs. Oswald,

There truly are no words to express my sentiments. I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Love always

I was stunned and saddened at the tragic news of Steve's passing. I was privileged to have worked with Steve in an undergraduate class at John Carroll. He was a thoughtful student and had a terrific sense of humor! The profession will miss his contribution.

Steven was a very bright and talented student, highly motivated to become an effective and caring Life Science and Chemistry teacher. It was an honor to know him and work with him as his advisor at John Carroll University. He will be greatly missed and thought of often.

Dear George, Marilyn and Randy,

May our thoughts and prayers provide some comfort in what must be an impossible time. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Steven, it was evident by reading the guestbook the profound effect he had on so many lives. The guestbook sheds light on young man who inspired others and was a kind, caring soul. You are an amazing family to have nurtured such a fine young man. Only with the passing of time can that same amazing family begin to heal from this tragic loss. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly, Cass and Dennis Streicher

It was truly wonderful to meet all of Steven's friends. They obviously all had a very tight bond with him.
We are very happy that we were able to be there with you, Mar & George. We love you and will pray for you often. We are here for you if you ever need us.
Much love,
Tom, Linda & Christina

Oswalds
I will never forget the day I was walking across the Case campus to hear a familiar but fogotten cry of "JONESIE". I knew it was Steve and I was overjoyed that I would spend my last years at Case with Steve. He was a great friend who never let me forget who I was or how to smile. Thank you for giving me the years of friendship I shared with your son and brother. He will always be in my heart and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of heartache.

Marilyn and George, Eleanor and Alfie, Maxine and Macy, Ronnie and Dorit......
There are no words to lessen the sadness of losing Steven. We send our love and sympathy.

Randy,

My family and I wish to convey our deepest sympathy for your loss. I wish there where words to help you through this period, only family, faith and time can heal wounds such as these. If there is anything you need please don't hesitate to ask.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Oswald family. Steve will always be remembered and deeply missed.

Marilyn, George & Randy,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are surely in our thoughts and prayers.

Murray & Sherrie Hartzberg & Family

Dear Oswald Family,
I have been close friends with Steve since the summer before my sophmore year when we took Organic Chemistry together. He lived across the hall from my boyfriend, Eric, for two years in DEKE, and I saw him at least twice a day every day. He has even been to my family's house in Lakewood for dinner during finals where he met my parents who immediately took a liking to him. We were biology and chemistry study buddies, and good friends. I cannot imagine my Case experience without him, and I will miss him and think about him every day.

Steve was always available for a hug, or a shoulder to lean on. He was so smart, and dedicated to his friends. He was funny, joyful, and loving. I will miss him more than these simple words can describe.

I apologize for not being able to come to the services for Steve yesterday. I have recently started two jobs and was unable to leave as result. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest condolances. Please know I will keep him in my heart for the rest of my life. I will tell every one I meet about how awesomely awesome he was, and what an inspiration he will be to me forever.

-Sara Abdollahian

To the Oswald Family,
Steven will be deeply missed by many here at Case. May peace and strength be with you during this difficult time.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Oswald and family and friends,
As a faculty member in the School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, I read about Steve's death in our university news. Please know that I send my deepest sympathy and loving thoughts to all of you. I did not know Steve, but feel so strongly attached to all of our students that I wanted to convey my condolences to you. May you find peace and comfort in the words and kindnesses of friends.

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Oswald & Randy,
You may or may not know, but just at the beginning of the month I was back in Pittsburgh and had the opportunity to have dinner and go bowling with Steve, we all had an awesome night, and he was in such high spirits as always. Both Steve and Randy are good friends, and Steve will always be missed. I am greatful to have known Steve, and to have seen him at the beginning of June. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family in this sorrowful time.

With Love and Sympathy,
Justin

I had the pleasure of serving as Steve's academic advisor at Case these past few years. He was such a pleasure to work with, interested in everything and looking forward to student teaching next spring. He loved working with people, last summer he worked with us teaching biology to high school teachers and he did a great job. It is hard to imagine such a gentle soul has been lost. He would have been a great teacher and he will be missed.

I went to school with Steve and was a fellow Pittsburgher. I am so very sorry for this tragic loss. Steve was an amazing person and an amazing friend, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

On behalf of the Department of Biology at Case Western Reserve University, our condolences for your loss. I was fortunate to get to know Steve pretty well as a student in several of my courses and also working on a project with teachers. He was one of the good guys who was a pleasure to work with.

Most of my great memories of this past Spring involved Steve, and I am going to miss him very much.

I read about Steven in the Case Daily. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I did not know Steven but it is a tradegy to lose a member of the Case community. Peace, Love, and Comfort to your family and friends of Steven.
-The Case Western Cross Country Coach

Steve was a student in my BIOL 223 class (comparative vertebrate anatomy) at CWRU 2 years ago. It was the first time I had taught the class, so lots of stuff was in flux and not everything I laid out for the students to do actually worked. Steve was patient and fun in lab and kept everybody upbeat. He entertained us once by showing off all the scars on his abdomen from some major surgery he'd had a few years previously. We joked that he could now learn about all the pieces he was missing.

This fall he was signed up to take my human anatomy class (BIOL 346). I last saw him in the hallway outside the Biology teaching labs shortly before finals this May. We just chatted briefly and he told me he was looking forward to anatomy and another class with me.

Steve was a 5th-year Biology major and also in the teacher education program, so I presume he was looking at secondary school science teaching after graduation. He'd have been a great one.

We will all miss ya, Steve...

*Rich*

Dr. Richard F. Drushel
Instructor and Executive Officer
Department of Biology
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH 44106-7080

Randy,
Your friends in the College of Engineering are deeply saddened about your loss. I know how much you loved your brother and can't imagine how hard this is for you and your family. Your strength will help you through this time.

Marilyn, George, Randy
I do not have any words to express the sorrow we have for your loss. Our prayers are with you now and will be there always.
Jack & Michele Beitsinger

I never thought to thank Steve for being such a good friend to Shosh, or to you Marilyn and George for the open loving home for their gatherings. I never worried about Shosh when she was with Steve and the gang...will they ever be that loved anywhere again..I wish I could ease your pain,,Cathleen and I are thinking of you

The loss of Steve Oswald is one that was both untimely and tragic. Although I was not a close friend of his, it still saddens me deeply to know that he has passed away. However, I'm sure he is smiling down on those that he loved. May he rest in peace.

Steve, I can't believe you're gone. We haven't hung out in some time, but the memories we had were always so pleasant.

My deepest condolences to your family.

Dear Marilyn, George and family,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your wonderful son, Steven. I could tell he was very special, even in the short time I knew him. I can't understand why life as we know it has to end on earth for such a young man. There must be bigger and better things waiting for us and Steven was chosen now. Some day we will understand why. My heart goes out to you. Steven is at peace.

Steve was a fine scholastic fencer and an honorable young man who will be missed by the entire Western PA fencing community. I am truly saddened to hear of his passing. On behalf of my fencing team and my entire coaching staff at Bethel Park High School, I'd like to extend my deepest sympathy to his family.

Mrs. and Mr. Oswald,
Your son was a friend to me in high school. He touched my life and made me smile when things were difficult. He had an incredible attitude and always made every marching band and prom event a great one. I am very sorry for your loss and I will keep you and Randy in my prayers.

Marilyn, George, Randy, and Crystal,
I am sorry for your loss. I wish I would have had the good fortune to have known Steven while he was alive. You are such a great family so I know he was an amazing person. You all know how much I wanted to be there, but as you said, we will see each other soon, under happier circumstances. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Just know that you have my support.

Mr and Mrs Oswald and Randy,
I'm am so shocked to hear about Steven. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know sorry can't take away any pain, but if you need anything Randy just ask. I know Eric was there to welcome your brother into Heaven. They are both true angels now. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kimi Fox

Steve will be missed dearly by all - and as members of Delta Kappa Epsilon pledge to one another, we'll always be Friends from the Heart Forever.

On behalf of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Steven touched the lives of and was loved by all his fraternity brothers, and we are thankful that we had the opportunity to know him.

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our son was deeply touched by knowing Steve for just a few days at J&R. Please accept our thoughts at this difficult time...(Eli Roth)

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

I'm surprised to hear about Steve. He was my best friend for 6 years and I will dearly miss him but, he will live on in my heart forever. You have my deepest condolences.

Words could never express my feelings and sorrow over your loss. Steve will always be with you in your hearts.

Marilyn and family,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Our deepest condolences.

We were only close the summer after we graduated high school, but you always stood out as a sweet, hilarious guy with more to offer this world than you ever knew.

Deepest sympathies to your family.

Dear Randy, Marilyn and George,

I am very sorry to hear the sad news. We are thinking of you and hope for strength and comfort to help you at this time.

I am 8 years old and Steve was my camp counselor at J&R this Summer. He will be missed!

Dear Mr. & Mrs Oswald & Randy,

I don't have enough words to express my pain and sympathy for you all in this time of grieving. Please know that you all are always in my thougts and prayers and that I will forever miss Steven.

I was very shocked to hear about Steve's passing and regret that I can't do more other than offer my deepest heartfelt condolences

Dear Randy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jeff

Dear Randy and Family,

I pray that the Lord will stand with you in this very difficult time. God moves in mysterious ways. We often do not understand God's will but I believe that all things work for the good of those who love him and are called to his purpose. Be encouraged!

Steven -

Forever you will remain in my heart, you were a dear friend, trusted counselor and spirit lifter. I will miss you so much.
Love you

Marilyn, George, Randy,

Through the last 9 years I've come to appreciate and love you all as a second family. Steve will always hold an amazingly special place in my heart and I will miss him dearly. I will always be here for you guys. Love you all.

This picture will always remind us of the love you have for our children.

George, Marilyn and Randy,

Our deepest condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you,

Raymund and Joan

Steven, I think back to when you were just a little boy and I held you on my lap, tickled you and played game after game after game. It's amazing to see the man that you turned out to be -- always smiling, happy and positive no matter what was presented to you. We have all learned so much from you and are so lucky to have had you in our lives. I can only hope that my children grow up to be as wonderful as you did. We will miss you forever.

George and Family,

My deepest sympathy to all of you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

May the thoughts and prayers of those who care about you give you comfort and bring you peace. My deepest sympathy. Your family is in my prayers and in my heart.

May God bless you and keep you during this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

You were so full of life, I can't believe you're gone. I'll miss you always, Brother.

George -
So sorry about your loss. I know you were so proud of him.

Marilyn and family, my deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. I can not begin to realize what it is like to lose a child but my heart hurts for you..God will welcome Steven into his loving arms and end all his hurting...may his arms also reach to you for your healing.

May the angels welcom another angel, Steven, into Heaven, and be with you
in your pain and sorrow. All our love and prayers to our beloved
Grandaughter Crystal and her Randy, and to his dear parents.

May god be with you all and our love and thoughts are with you.
The Siedlecki Family

Dear Randy,
There are absolutely no words to reassure, comfort, and hold your heart throughout this time. You may count upon Wayne and I to be there for you.
You hold a very special place in our hearts.
With much love,
Michele

Dearest George and Marilyn,

Just last week, Wayne and I had the honor of congratulating Randy with his engagement to Crystal. The endearing jubilance was apparent as Randy elaborated upon celebrating Steven's graduation from Case Western Reserve next May and his youthful exhuberant eagerness for Steven to stand by his side as his Best Man.
Wayne and I were absolutely stunned as Justin with a tender and heavy-heart let us know.
We are deeply saddened for you. There is no greater loss. You are in our thoughts and our prayers that you find have strength and comfort through each other.

With much love,
Michele Yon

May the good Lord shine warmth and love upon you and your family during this time of sorrow.

We will always love and miss you stevie. You were the best baby bro ever.

George and family
May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathy.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Those you've touched will never forget you.