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for William Arey
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kyle sivak
December 11, 2014
rest in peace pappy love you
sara
December 10, 2014
So sorry to hear this... Mr. Arey know that I've been singing Christmas carols all week for you until we meet again for the long bus ride home rest in peace
December 10, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our son rode Bill's school bus throughout his schooling in Catasauqua, starting in elementary school and ending in high school with sports runs. There were many days that our son's grandmothers would need to be at the bus stop to get him on and off Bill's bus. We all regarded Bill as a member of our family. His kind demeanor and true care for the children will never be forgotten.
David and Claudette Burker
Sally Fink
December 10, 2014
I already miss my brother immensely. He was always there for me when we were growing up, and in my adult life as well. I am grieving with you Betty, Betty Ann, Rosie, Barbara, Elaine, all the family.
Ana Moreno
December 9, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Smurda
December 9, 2014
He was a good, hard working man and loving Dad. I have many fond memories of him growing up and throughout the years which I will cherish and hold dear to my heart. I will continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers every day and honor his memory. He is truly loved and will be greatly missed. May he now be at peace in Heaven with our Lord.
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Trisch Reinbold (Sweeney)
December 8, 2014
Mrs Arey, I'm sorry to hear about Mr Arey. Peace to you and your family in the coming days. Prayers for you.
December 8, 2014
Dear Barb & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Mary Lou & Gianna Grigalonis
Chris and Nancylee Marks
December 8, 2014
Bill was one of those guys that whenever you'd see him, you could not help but just just smile inside! He will be fondly remembered by so many, both young and old. "Lord, help me be friendly and cautious and kind, and put all distractions right out of mind. Help all of my riders arrive safe and sound. And make mine the HAPPIEST school bus around!" Farewell to this gentle man.
December 8, 2014
To Aunt Betty and family,
My Sympathy's and prayers are with you all.
Love, Christina Gillette Ryan
Sherri Zarrizski
December 8, 2014
Rest in peace Pappy.
Julie Stauffer
December 7, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Mariann Cameron (Air Products)
December 7, 2014
Rose, Charlie and Arey Family,
God will definitely show you the way to smiling again. I know this experience will change you forever. Just remember all the good times you shared with your father and all the love he gave you throughout the years. He is not gone. He will live in your heart forever. Love Mariann
Janice snyder
December 7, 2014
Betty and family, our condolences to all of you at this sad time. As you share, talk and remember, may you truly find that the one you loved so much is still living in your hearts. Love Nin and Jive
Dawn Berrigan
December 7, 2014
Prayers and sincere sympathy for your loss. Peace and strength to your family as you reset your lives missing such a nice person.
Barb Heimbrook
December 7, 2014
Rose and family, I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad. May you find comfort knowing he is with the Lord at peace. Barb Heimbrook
Donna Vogel
December 6, 2014
Betty and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Bill was an amazing friend. I loved working with him. He taught me so much when I first started driving school bus. He was like my work dad and he was always willing to help in any way he could. His kids from his bus truly did love him. I will be praying for you guys.
Theresa Seng
December 6, 2014
'Till we meet again, Mr. Arey. I'll be waiting at the stop for my ride to Fiddler's Green.
Semper Fi
Mary Bickert-Decker
December 6, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Arey family. I was friends with Trish in high school and have fond memories of her family.
Christina Deitrich
December 6, 2014
We are so sad to hear that Mr. Bill has passed away. My boys who are grown now (21 and 18) will have their forever memories of a wonderful childhood that included their favorite bus driver Mr. Bill picking them up every morning headed to Sheckler elementary school and the excitement every year knowing that on the last school day before Christmas that Santa Claus was gonna be driving the bus with Mrs. Claus in the front seat handing out candy canes to all the kids. The kids would all climb up into the bus with their little wrapped gifts for Mr. Bill that day. He loved all the little kids so much and they knew it! They loved him too! He will be missed and great stories will be told for many years about Mr. Bill.
Joe Reisinger village bake shoppe
December 6, 2014
Dear Betty and Family,my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joy, Pete and Brianna Rennig
December 6, 2014
We are so very sad to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. Take comfort in knowing he is at peace, he will be in our hearts forever. Blessings to all during this difficult time.
Mary Jane Wismer
December 6, 2014
Bill was a amazing man with whom I drove school bus with for many years! He always made me laugh and had a true love for the children he drove! My heart goes out to his family in this time of sorrow! May God grant you all the peace and strength to know Bill is in heaven driving school bus and knowing that the children in heaven will have Santa Clause driving their bus!
Barbara Hrizuk
December 6, 2014
Love you Dad, rest in peace.
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