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Alana Hein Obituary

Alana C. Hein, 22, of Walnutport, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, as a result of an automobile accident. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Michael Gossy of Kunkletown. Alana was a 2013 graduate of Northern Lehigh HS. She received her dental assistant certification from Lehigh Valley School of Dental Assisting, and was currently employed for Rodney Dobrowolski, DMD, of Whitehall. Alana was also working as a part-time server at the Paddock in Allentown. Survivors: Father; Michael G. Gossy and wife, Judy Gossy, of Kunkletown. Brother; Mason Gossy of Walnutport. Step-Sister; Samantha Lutz of Philadelphia. Step-Brother; Ryan Lutz of Slatington. Paternal Grandmother; Bonnie Lenhart and husband, Jay, of Friedens. Aunt; Michele Gossy of Lehighton. Uncles; Matthew Gossy of Palmerton, Mark Gossy and wife, Kimberly, of Lehighton. Cousins; Kiana Meixsell of Slatington and Joshua Meixsell of Lehighton. Services: A Celebration of Life will be announced at later date.

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Published by Morning Call on Jun. 17, 2017.

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Valerie Chambers

June 10, 2023

Never have I forgotten Alana or you Christine.
(((Hugs)))

Julius & Bonnie Lenhart

June 9, 2023

Loved and Missed

Julius and Bonnie Lenhart

June 9, 2022

Deepest Sympathy from our family to yours on the fifth anniversary of Alana´s crossing over. As we call into the memory Alana, Lord help us remember the precious gift of life however long or short it maybe. With much love from our family to yours. J & B

Denise Smale

June 9, 2020

Love you so much! My buttercup! I have your angel wings in my front window! I have you in my heart forever

Julius and Bonnie Lenhart

June 9, 2020

Missed and not forgotten. We love you, and we remember.

Madge Rodrigues

June 9, 2020

Alana,

God Bless beautiful Angel Miss U sweetheart n will never forget!!

Julius & Bonnie Lenhart

June 9, 2019

Still remembering you. Your in our hearts and minds. May your crossing over always cause us to reflect on the importance of family. Loved and missed.

stephanie sell

July 7, 2017

So sorry for your loss Elaine and family my deepest condolences

Dom

June 20, 2017

Alana,

I thank the Lord for the opportunity to have met you. Please know that I will miss you so much!

Patty Edwards (Silliman)

June 20, 2017

Hey Chrissy and family so sorry to hear about your daughter she was a young beautiful woman. Now she became your angel and will be watching over u and your family. May Alana Hein Rest In Peace. I didn't know your daughter but i know u and Mel. Nicholas im also praying for u remember to hold on to your memories about your fiance keep her in your heart at all times and never forget the good u both had. Love u Christine Hein. Patty Edwards Silliman

Patty

June 20, 2017

Hey Chrissy and family so sorry to hear about your daughter she was a young beautiful woman. Now she became your angel and will be watching over u and your family. May Alana Hein Rest In Peace. I didn't know your daughter but i know u and Mel. Nicholas im also praying for u remember to hold on to your memories about your fiance keep her in your heart at all times and never forget the good u both had. Love u Christine Hein. Patty Edwards Silliman

Nancy DeFrain

June 19, 2017

There are no words at this difficult time for all of you but know my heart aches for you with the loss of Alana! She was a true beauty inside and out since I met her at NLMS and I'm so very sorry she was taken way too soon! I have you in my thoughts and prayers and hope God helps you handle this heartbreaking rode you are on! May you find strength and comfort knowing you have family and friends that truly care and are there for you when needed as well as peace to be able to smile thinking of her with love. She will always live on in your heart and soul; a mere heartbeat away! God Bless

Sharon Howard , Mark Smith

June 19, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Rhonda Russell

June 19, 2017

No words can touch the pain you have now. So many family and friends love Alana and all of you. Press into that love that surrounds you now and be comforted.

Nancy Beck

June 19, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Margaret Gonzalez

June 19, 2017

Elaine & Christine we are so sorry foor your loss. May god watch over her. It was a horrible way to lose your loved one. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Margaret & family

Julius and Bonita Jo Lenhart

June 19, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Alana is greatly missed. Her departing has left many hearts broken and many unanswered questions, with the hardest one being why.
To Mike and Christine, I just wanted to let you know I love you both and I too am devastated at Alana's untimely departure. May GOD strengthen our family and bring us closer together, may his love and comfort embrace us during this time of grief and sorrow.

June 19, 2017

May your Beautiful Daughter rest in peace No parent should ever bury there child.From a Mom with 3 sons With much sympathy and prayers.

DONNA/DON HOFFMAN

June 18, 2017

Alana's Family & Friends,

You do not know me, but some of our friends do.

We just wanted to say your family is in our Thoughts & Prayers!
Alana was a beautiful, young woman whose life was taken way too soon!
She is now a beautiful Angel that is watching over her Family & Friends.

God Bless,
With Our Deepest Sympathy!
D. Hoffman Family

Denise Smale

June 18, 2017

Alana, my buttercup, I love you!! ❤ I don't even know what to do with this heartbreak I'm feeling!! Its not fair that your gone, i thank god that he gave you me to love for only a short time! Fly high, forever my beautiful buttercup.

clara murch

June 18, 2017

so sorry for your loss christine and family

Diane Lowry

June 18, 2017

I really didn't know you but you were one of my sister's friend and she loved you very much she will miss you every day. You were a beautiful young lady had it together. God must have wanted his angel on earth up in heaven with him RIP

Amy Trone

June 18, 2017

Chrissy and family
We are so sorry for your loss,our deepest sympathies to you . Hold all your memories together in your heart . Hugs to you all.
The Henritzys Dan,Amy, Dustin,Shelby and Hunter

Lori Penetar (Nonnemacher)

June 18, 2017

Mike,
So sorry for your loss. A parent should never have to bury a child. I hope the good memories you have with her will bring you some peace in your time of grief.
My prayers go out to you and your family.

william Hamby

June 18, 2017

I am so so sorry for your loss, as a parent I am deeply saddened, our prayers are with you all!!

Sandy and Steve Bischof and Family

June 17, 2017

Deepest Sympathy,

June 17, 2017

So sorry for your loss,may the family find comfort @Issiah 25:8,AJ

Lori Marsh

June 17, 2017

My prayers are with you Christine and your family. Words cannot express how we feel about what happened. Cherish her memory!!!!

Nina & Ed Hollenbach

June 17, 2017

Chrissy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you on this tragic loss of your daughter. She was a beautiful young girl and will always be remembered!

Ed Nina Diana Travis and Family

LOVE

Constance

June 17, 2017

I miss you so much!
XOXO,
Connie

Patty Arnold

June 17, 2017

There are no words...another beautiful child taken too soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for you loss. I will always hold a special place in my heart for Alana.

June 17, 2017

Chris, Pete and Family, Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your Family on the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter Alana. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this devastating time. Tom, Diane and Amy Zeiser

June 17, 2017

Mike
I'm sorry for you loss


Bill (us foods)

Christine Snyder

June 17, 2017

Our deepest condolences to your family at the loss of such a beautiful young lady. It was truly a joy when she would come visit my grandson Dray, and share her time chatting with me. They're truly are no words to convey the sorrow I feel. May God give you strength

Robin Schmall

June 16, 2017

Chrissy and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of Alana. She was a beautiful sweet girl. Our thoughts are with you at this time....
The Schmall Family

Erika Figura

June 16, 2017

God bless your family and we pray he helps you through this tragedy. We didn't know Alana but had seen her in Dr. Dobrowolski's office. She was a wonderful girl! Please accept our deepest sympathies and know we will be praying for her soul.

Michele S.

June 16, 2017

I didnt know you, but as a mother I cant image the sorrow of your parents and family. May you rest in peace precious angel and know I will pray for peace and comfort for your family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers....

Charlotte Schmoyer

June 16, 2017

My condolences to the family ,, so sorry and sad that another young life is gone ,, she is now with the angels watching over ,her ,, please no my prayers are with you all always no that God will be with her in heaven above again so sorry for your loss

Teena Bloss

June 16, 2017

Chrissy, Elaine and family. I can't begin to tell you how very sorry I am for all of you. This is every parent and grandparents nightmare. Our children and grand children are not supposed to leave this earth before us. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will miss seeing her at the shop. If you need anything please call me.
My Love to all

Mimi Wagner

June 16, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a nice and beautiful young woman who had so much life ahead of her. May God give all her family and friends the strength they will need to get through this most difficult time. She will always be looking down from heaven and watching over all of you. Celebrate her life and remember all the beautiful and fun memories she has shared with each and every one of you.

Sheryl and Gail

June 16, 2017

Chrissy and Elaine ... We are so sorry for your loss... We are sending our deepest sympathies to you and your family...heaven just added a beautiful angel

Shelley Shimer

June 16, 2017

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cathy Strohl

June 16, 2017

So sad, may God bless your family and keep you strong. Thinking of you all, Love, Cathy, Brian, Brianna, Tyler, and Dot

Valerie Chambers

June 16, 2017

Christine and family,
We are shocked and heart broken. No one, no mother nor family should have to suffer such a loss. I haven't seen you all in a long time but I feel such a profound loss.
She grew into such a beautiful young woman and I know how much she was loved.
My heart goes out to everyone, family and friends.
Rest in Peace Alana...soar high
So much sympathy,
Valerie Chambers
Mariah and Nick Barber

Deb Hughes

June 16, 2017

Such a tragedy, Sending sincerest heartfelt sympathy to family and friends. May you find strength in the days ahead.

Rose and LeRoy Knittle

June 16, 2017

So very sorry for your loss, Christine. Alana was a beautiful girl. Can't believe she is gone. All our love to you and Pete, Mason and Audriana.

Donna & Melissa Bowers & Williams

June 16, 2017

Elaine please except our thoughts and prayers for the loss of your grand daughter we know she will be missed by all . But deep inside your heart she will have a special place an be with you always.

Chris M.

June 16, 2017

My thoughts and prayers for Alana's family and friends. I did not know Alana but I know some people who did. She seemed like an amazing person. She is in heaven with her angels. May she rest in peace. God Bless.

Trina and David Meixsell

June 16, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. This is a devastating tragedy. May her memories always comfort you in the coming days, months and years. So sorry for your loss.

Lisa and Steve Martinez

June 16, 2017

Chrissy and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. There are no words that can make this easier for you, but know we will keep you all in ours prayers. Take one day at a time and God Bless.

Kelsea Reed

June 16, 2017

To Alana's family and friends, I offer my deepest condolences, I'm so very sorry. Alana; fly high beautiful angel. You made such a sincere mark, and will be deeply missed.

Laurie Alexander

June 16, 2017

Dear Chris, Family, Nicholas, Ryan, Cindy, David and all that loved Alana. She was absolutely the sweetest young lady with such a gentle personality. I am honored to have known her through the years with the Hoffer family. Please hold your memories of her close to your heart. She was loving, giving and touched every one she met in a positive light. I will forever miss and love you Alana. You have earned your Angel Wings. Go Fly High Now!! I'm praying for all your comfort and peace during this most difficult time. Love Laurie, Ron, Ashley, Matt, Hilary and Madison Alexander

Graver Karen

June 16, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss . Prayers to you and your family.

Sue (Muthard) Andress

June 16, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss Chris. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 16, 2017

Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family,

Kelly Kroboth

June 16, 2017

Elaine, I am so sorry for your and your family's tragic loss. You are in my heart and prayers

Mitzanne Graver-Conway

June 16, 2017

Chris and Elaine my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family! Alana will be deeply missed but never forgotten!

Wendy, Bob, Emily and Molly Youells

June 16, 2017

Chris and Elaine our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Alana was such a sweet and beautiful girl. May you be comforted by the memories you have with her.

Tammy Herritt

June 16, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. May God give each of you the peace and comfort to get through this difficult time. RIP Alana.

Karen Bower

June 16, 2017

Chris and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You should be proud of the beautiful and caring young woman you raised. She will be your angel watching over all of you. My deepest sympathy. RIP Alana!

Madge, Joe and Candace Rodrigues

June 16, 2017

Thoughts Prayers and Hugs to the family and friends. She will never be forgotten and be missed by many. RIP and fly high beautiful angel until we meet again.

Shirley Keeler

June 16, 2017

Prayers are with all of you today. Praying God will be with you all through the coming days. Elaine, I can remember your joy at her birth. Keep your memories of her. She was a beautiful person inside and out.

June 16, 2017

Hollie Hirst -- so so so sorry for ur lose.You all r in our prayers and may god give u peace and conferred !! ( I am Trevor Dotterys aunt I have had the pleasure of meeting Alena a couple of times ). God bless and my condolences !!!

Deb Knauss

June 16, 2017

Sorry so for your loss! May her memories give you comfort during this difficult time. May your heart be healed, and the void be fulfilled one day.

Nicole Kruzik

June 16, 2017

My condolences and prayers go out to this family .Rest easy and godspeed

Michele Bellesfield

June 16, 2017

Chris & Family -
There are no words that can ease your broken heart and comfort the pain you are feeling. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Michele, Tyrone, Kiana,& Madison Bellesfield

Sandy Greene

June 16, 2017

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jacqueline Rodriguez

June 16, 2017

My deepest and most sincere condolences go to you and your family and friends. My God provide you all with love comfort and strength.my heart breaks for your loss I didn't know the young Lady May she Rest In Preace

Gloria Szacska

June 16, 2017

We are very sorry for your loss! Alana was a joy to talk with. She is missed by many!

Lisa Mitchell

June 16, 2017

Im so sorry for your loss, my heart breaks for all of you, rest in peace sweet angel

Todd and Wendy Green

June 16, 2017

You are all in our prayers. Rest in peace Alana...

JaNell Lane

June 16, 2017

Dear Christine Michael And Family I'm So Very Sorry For Your Loss She Such. A Beautiful Young Lady That I Had The Pleasure To Have As My Neice Through Marriage So Very Young And So Much Good Going For Herself May She Rest In Peace If There's Anything I Can Do Please Message Me
Love Ja'Nell Christian Brianna Isabella

George Bare

June 16, 2017

So sorry you're in my prayers she had such a cheerful heart George bare and family

Alicen Arnold

June 16, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Words can't describe the pain you are experiencing, nor can thoughts make sense of this tragedy. As she shined here on earth, may her soul soar in ever after. May all of her loved ones maintain strength and endurance of faith, during this time of confusion and heartache. Peace and love

Stephen, Alicen, Adalyn and Bethany

JaNell Lane

June 16, 2017

My beautiful Neice Alana gone way too soon you were a beautiful young lady with so much amazing things happing for you it truly breaks my heart that you were taking away from us all please continue to watch down upon us all this isn't good bye baby girl this is until we meet again Fly High angel you now gained your wings and a beautiful angel you make we love and miss you so very much forever in our hearts Ja'Nell Christian Brianna Isabella❤❤

George Bare

June 16, 2017

So sorry you're in my prayers she had such a cheerful heart George bare and family

Grace Reppert

June 16, 2017

Christine and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Bekki Baumann

June 16, 2017

Chris and Family,
I have no words. Please accept our deepest sympathies and prayers. R.I.P. Alana. Much love and strength to all of you.

Bekki, Chris, Kyle, and Sammi Baumann

Debbie an Gary Moser

June 16, 2017

Rest in peace another angel in heaven

Lisa Cole

June 16, 2017

With sympathy. As the days pass may you find comfort in knowing her passing will give others a gift as her life was a gift to those that she touched.

Susie & Carson Blose

June 16, 2017

Christine & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.

June 15, 2017

May You Rest In Heavenly Peace

Blaine, Debbie and Brittney Waylen

June 15, 2017

Chris and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I will never forget being there with you, bringing Alana into this crazy world. It was a moment I will never forget. May the love and support of family and friends carry you through this most difficult time and bring you peace. Our sincere condolences. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.

Erica Stockhausen-Heery

June 15, 2017

Christine & Michael... The Stockhausen & Heery familes send all of our love and prayers to you and your families... We are so very sorry for your loss...

June 15, 2017

Christine, Mason, Aundrea, Elaine, Rick, Michael and family. I am so sorry to hear about Alana. She was a beautiful girl, so full of energy and life. She made my day when she stopped in the shop and we were there.
I can only express the sincerest condolences and prayers from our family to yours.
Love, Susan, Andrew, Marisa and Nathan

Bonnie Lenhart

June 15, 2017

My first born grand child. This hurts my heart for you are to young. Rest easy dear sweet angel. Love Mem

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