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Brianna Nicole Bunyan

1996 - 2013

Brianna Nicole Bunyan obituary, 1996-2013, Lords Valley, PA

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Brianna Bunyan Obituary

Bunyan, Brianna Nicole

Brianna Nicole Bunyan of Lords Valley, Pa. passed away Thursday December 19, 2013. She was 17. Brianna was born May 18, 1996 in Suffern, New York to Charles and Danielle (Wyatt) Bunyan. She was currently a senior at East Stroudsburg High School North. She was a member of varsity softball and she was in the school choir. Brianna was a camp counselor during the summer at Hemlock Farms.

Brianna is survived by her father Charles and Joan, mother Danielle Bunyan and Morgan Tighe. Sisters Taylor and Lily, great-grandmother Ena Hoflund, paternal grandmother Margaret Bunyan, maternal grandparents Donna and Kurt Engel, nanny mom Joan Carey with many aunts, uncles and cousins. She is predeceased by her grandfathers Donald Thomas Wyatt and Michael Joseph Bunyan.

Brianna's visiting hours will be Sunday from 2-4, 7-9 pm at the T.J.McGowan Sons Funeral Home GARNERVILLE. Brianna's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 am in St. Peter's Church. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery. Memorial donations are being requested to the Cystic Fibrosis in Brianna's memory.

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Published by The Journal News from Dec. 21 to Dec. 23, 2013.

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Miss Jen Jones

December 28, 2013

Danielle, Chuck and Family....our hearts are broken. Brianna was such a spirited amazing girl who touched our lives so much so that we talk about her to this day, as if she still were here! Brianna is Gabby's greatest memory of her childhood....they were like sisters! I pray peace finds you all very soon! God Bless....xoxo

Jeff & Adrienne Berkman

December 26, 2013

To our dear friends Danielle, Taylor and your grieving families,
No words can express our sorrow at the loss of beautiful Brianna. We look forward to giving you a warm embrace. We will always have you in our prayers.
Much love,
Jeff, Adrienne & Rachel Berkman

December 23, 2013

Joan, Chuck and Lily,
Our hearts are broken at this great loss. She was a beautiful young lady inside and out. You are in our thoughts and prayer at this very difficult time.
Linda, John and Dylan Shorten

December 23, 2013

My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God will help you get through this difficult time (Psalm 147:3).

December 23, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Bunyan family. Job 5:20

Joe & Kathy Anderle

December 23, 2013

Dear Chuck, Joan & Lily
We are so sad to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter Brianna. Please know that you and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Christina and Richard Jackson

December 23, 2013

Our deepest condolences go out to your family in this sorrowful time. God bless and may he give your family strength to make it through this most tragic time.

Yolanda Deltoro

December 23, 2013

Our deepest condolences for your loss. It was a pleasure knowing & working with Brianna at camp. Her kindness & smile will never be forgotten.

Mary Beth Spink-Frohlich

December 22, 2013

Danielle, Chuck and families: I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Brianna. I am heartbroken for all of you. May you all find some comfort in your memories with her. She was such a beautiful young girl.

John, Kathy, Kerri and Laura McAneney

December 22, 2013

Chuck, Joan and Lily,
There are no words that can express our sorrow for you and all your family. Always know that we are here for you. She will be greatly missed.

destiny brice

December 22, 2013

Im really sorry about the loss of briana she was such a sweetheart and beautiful. May she rest in peace and stand by her friends and family side everyday.

December 22, 2013

Chuck, Joan and Lily.
May memories of your beautiful Brianna comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Prayers, Strength and Love...
Ray and Stacey

Karen & Jennifer Lubanty

December 22, 2013

Dear Joan and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. There are no words to express the sadness that I feel in my heart. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and may God continue to wrap His arms around all of you throughout this very painful journey. God Bless you all. All our Love, Karen & Jennifer Lubanty xoxo

December 22, 2013

Our hearts ache for all of you. We can't imagine your pain. Please call on us if there is anything we can do to help during this tough time.

The Cohan family--Hayley, Jo Jo, Terry, and Sandy

December 22, 2013

Chuckie and Joanie there are no words to express the broken heart I have for you at this time, I pray the Lord will continue to stengthen you and hold you and your family at this time and forever. You are all in my thoughts and prayers each and every moment. I love you Patricia Garrison

December 22, 2013

Dear Chuck and Family, We are all deeply sadden to hear news of the loss of your little girl. Your family and Brianna will be in all our thoughts and prayers. Tom Fox & Family

Joanne, George & Allison Potanovic

December 22, 2013

Dear Joan, Chuck & Lily, Our hearts are broken. We love you all very much. We'll miss beautiful Brianna -- she was such a lovely young girl. I can remember her reading "I am Brianna Bunyan" at Wilderness with such grace in front of so many strangers -- we couldn't have been more proud of her if she had been our own daughter. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda & Jeff Schassler

December 21, 2013

Dear Chuck, John and Bunyan Family you are in our thoughts.. We are so sad and sorry to hear about your beautiful Brianna.

Lisa Zabriskie

December 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Josephine Del Villar

December 21, 2013

Sorry for your loss My thoughts and prayers are with her family Rest In Peace beautiful angel

December 21, 2013

Dear Bunyan Family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful daughter/sister. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Wolff

Wendy,Wil and Sophie Brenner

December 21, 2013

Dear Chuck and Joanie, Our hearts are so heavy with sadness for you and your family. You are in our prayers.

Anne Harris

December 21, 2013

Dear Joan and family,
My heart breaks for you all. What a beautiful girl. There are no words to express the pain you are now feeling. You are all in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Pat and I will see you and be there for support. Love, Anne

Pickerel Inn Deli

December 21, 2013

We will miss her smiling face and bubbly personality when she came in to get her double meat and egg sandwich. We are truly sorry for you loss.

December 21, 2013

You will always live on in our memories. We will love and miss you always.

Love Mark,Katherine,Ava,Mia

Dorothy

December 21, 2013

Dear Joan , Chuck, Lilyand family,
Words cannot express our deepest sympathy and sorrow for the loss of Brianna your daughter, may You and your family look to our lord Jesus in this time of sorrow
Dorothy,Mike and Michael Cooke

December 21, 2013

You have my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your precious daughter. May caring thoughts and loving words comfort you at this great time of sorrow. (Psalm 147:3)

Dina Schorling

December 20, 2013

Dear Joan, Chuck, Lily and family>
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
What a beautiful young lady as we see in this photo. Keep her loving memories with you in your heart. She is with you ,always.
Sincerely,
Dina/Jeff/Brendan/Ryan Schorling

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