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2016

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Kiley Steward Obituary


Kiley Cathryn Steward, 16, of Maidencreek Twp., passed away on Sunday evening,

August 28, 2016 at Penn State Children's Hospital, Hershey, Pa., in the arms of

her loving family.

Born October 3, 1999 in Allentown, Kiley was the daughter of Kenneth R. and Carey E. (Naughton) Steward, Maidencreek Twp.

Kiley was about to begin her junior year at Fleetwood Area High School where she consistently ranked at the top of her class. She was involved in student government, was

a member of the field hockey and basketball teams, the yearbook staff and FBLA. She was also a member of the Outdoor Club and, in addition to many awards throughout her activities, had been inducted into the Quill & Scroll

Society as a sophomore.

Kiley enjoyed her time volunteering with the Red Cross and her many 4H sewing activities. She loved all things

Disney, especially her trips to Disney World and enjoyed reading, music, going to concerts, her art classes, traveling with her family and going to the beach. She was a thrill seeker and loved roller coasters.

Kiley was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Kutztown.

Kiley will forever be in the hearts of those she loved and those that loved her.

She loved life and in keeping with her wishes, she will forever be in the lives of those that have received her life saving organs through the Gift of Life program.

In addition to her parents, Kiley is survived by her

brothers and sisters: Ryan, Casey and Conor; her maternal grandparents, MomMom and PopPop, Mary Kay and Bob Naughton of Ardmore, Pa.; her paternal grandparents, PopPop, Ken Steward of Allentown and Grammy, Joan Steward, who passed away in October 2014. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins whom she loved.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Kiley on

Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's

Roman Catholic Church, 14833 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown, with Rev. Msgr. Walter T. Scheaffer as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Union Cemetery, Fleetwood.

Viewings for Kiley will be held on Friday evening,

September 2, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, September 3, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, 14390 Kutztown Rd,. Fleetwood.

Kiley had a bright and colorful personality and it is her family's wish that those attending her viewing and funeral would wear BRIGHT COLORS to honor her.

In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the Kiley C. Steward Scholarship Award, payable to Fleetwood Area School District, 801 N. Richmond St., Fleetwood, PA 19522.

Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC,

Fleetwood, is honored to be caring for Kiley and her family at this incredibly difficult time. Online condolences may be offered to Kiley's family at WalbertFuneralHome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle from Aug. 31 to Sep. 3, 2016.

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joey gonzoles

September 13, 2016

sorry for the loss of kiley
she's in my thoughts
and prayers

Joseph Talarico

September 3, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy.
Joe and Sharon Talarico

Patty Karl

September 2, 2016

My heart aches for you and your family. May all of the sweet memories you have of Kiley bring you some comfort at this difficult time. Your family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.

September 2, 2016

Sorry for the loss of Kiley. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Karen Epting

H. V.

September 1, 2016

Since I read about Kiley's loss - she has been in my thoughts. I am troubled that someone so young and so beautiful is no longer here with her mother and father. I don't know her mom or dad, only her Aunt Liz from high school but the pain that you as parents are experiencing is unimaginable and must truly be intolerable. God must have had a special place for her and I pray that all of you find peace and comfort in each other, her loving memory and watchful eye over you from Heaven.

Brian & Sue Brinker

September 1, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you

September 1, 2016

So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. My very deepest symphathy, Linda Ward (Cousin of John O'Keefe)

September 1, 2016

May your family find comfort in all the wonderful memories of Kiley's short life. We are so sorry for your loss.
Steve and Deb Pfander

Vicki Letterman

September 1, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in your family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 1, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Love Lin & Bill Munich

Stettler

September 1, 2016

RIP

Darlene Brinker-Stettler

September 1, 2016

So sorry to hear of your Daughter, your in my Prayers,

Dave & Margie Sweet

August 31, 2016

Kenny & Family ~ sending you all, love and prayers during this very difficult time. What a blessing it is to know that Kiley's life gave life to others.

lyn sipos

August 31, 2016

we are so sorry for your loss. Your neighbors, Lyn, tibe , julie and angie

Roxanne & Tony DeMilio

August 31, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Steward Family.

August 31, 2016

Hold tight to each other.Find comfort in your faith, family and friends.Many prayers are being said,and we are certain that countless good memories will bring smiles along with those necessary tears. Blessings and peace, as you know your newest guardian angel is at Peace.

August 31, 2016

rip

August 31, 2016

Gob Bless Kiley.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sean Donohoe

August 31, 2016

God Bless Kiley.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Laura Donaldson

August 31, 2016

I do not know the family and never met Kiley. But, as a parent, I can only imagine the significant loss you are all suffering at this time. Your sweet daughter clearly lived her short life too its fullest. God bless all of you through this difficult time.

Lynn Hilbert

August 31, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

John and Linda Fritz

August 31, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the family. There are no words to describe the loss of a child. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Tammy Becker

August 31, 2016

So sorry for your loss. No words can fill the emptiness. May her wings surround you and bring you comfort.

Jeremy Harbonic

August 31, 2016

Prayers for the Steward family.

Terry Palumbo

August 31, 2016

Carey and Ken, I am so very sorry for your loss. We will never understand why God feels the need to take our babies so early. He must need these special children to be home with Him. May all your memories, family and friends bring you some comfort. Let me know if there is anything you need.

August 31, 2016

God bless Kiley and her family.With deepest sympathy.

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church

14833 Kutztown Rd., Kutztown, PA

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