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Rachel Cusick Obituary
Born in Scranton on Sept. 30, 1997, daughter of Patrick and Laurie Schuler Cusick, Rachel Marie was about to begin the school year in fifth grade at Mid Valley Elementary School in Throop. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in South Abington Twp.
Remembered for being so caring at such a young age, she always took care of others, especially her younger sister, Amanda.
Growing up she loved all animals and most recently wished to build a rescue home for strays. She eventually wanted to have a job working with animals. She had a tremendous heart and exceptional sense of humor.
She enjoyed working side by side with her mother at the Crown Flea Market in Eynon and also at her mother's new store, the Lollipop Lane, Olyphant.
A loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece and friend, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is also survived by her sister, Amanda Cusick, at home; her two half-brothers, C.J. Crespo, at home; and Oswald Crespo, Birmingham, Ala.; her paternal grandparents, Bill and Peggy "Nana" Jennings Cusick, West Scranton; her maternal grandparents, Jack and Linda Shafer, Mount Cobb; a paternal great-grandmother, Frances Hartnett, Scranton; a maternal great-grandmother, Donna Pendergraft, Pittsburgh; her two aunts, Rebecca Nelson and husband, Keith, Moscow; and Kelly Ann Cusick, Scranton; her two uncles, Rob Schuler and Tim Cusick, both of New York City, N.Y.; and great-aunts and great-uncles.
Private funeral services will be conducted on Saturday in the Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 125 N. Main Ave., West Scranton, with private interment to follow in the Cathedral Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
A memorial Mass for Rachel will be held at her father's parish church on Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Visitation Church, Dickson City. A memorial service will also be held at the convenience of the family at a later date in the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses, Morgan Highway in South Abington Twp.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for the Cusick family may be sent to NET Credit Union, 1444 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, PA 18447.
Visit www.kearneyfuneral home.com for directions or to leave an online condolence.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rachel Cusick
Lisa Edwards
September 6, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers!
Barb LaRue
September 2, 2010
for Rachel.
Jennifer DellaPenna
August 31, 2010
My thoughts and prayers extend to the Cusick family is this time of sorrow and loss. Rachel was my student for many years and she was a wonderful girl. May God give you strength during this time and know that she is your angel in heaven
The Batchler -Konyves Family
August 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Jones Family
August 28, 2010
Eventhough we only met a few weeks ago, we already have a few memories that we could keep dear to our hearts of your Beautiful little girl. Sitting on the sidewalk in front of lollipop lane, or running around with Kiersten and Eddie at her first Throop Night Out. Get well soon Laurie and Amanda! Your family is in our thoughts and Prayers.
Michelle Gualtieri
August 28, 2010
Laurie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole family. God bless all of you and give you the strength you need to get through this extremely sad and difficult time.
Dickson City Fire Department
August 28, 2010
The Membership of the Dickson City Fire Department join in extending "HEARTFELT SYMPATHY" to the Cusick Family at this time of sorrow....
MARYJANE HALL
August 28, 2010
MY HEART & PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE PARENTS &THE WHOLE FAMILY.GOD NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL TO HELP HIM. I CANNOT IMAGINE YOUR HURT & GRIEF. GOD BLESS! MJ
The Walsh's
August 28, 2010
To The Cusick Family....We are so sorry for your loss! You are all in our prayers & May God give each and everyone of you Strength to carry on!
Gary DiBileo
August 28, 2010
Dear Cusick Family, My deepest belated condolences go out to you during this very difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry I could not be there personally. Gary DiBileo
Shelly Youshock
August 27, 2010
Such a tragedy for the Cusick family, our hearts are so sad for what has happened to them and their loss of Rachel. God Bless & may the Lord be with you all.
Lauren Walck
August 27, 2010
Rachel was one of my close friends in 1st grade. She sat right behind me and we would always laugh and giggle. Once she left MV, I never seen her again, but I always wondered where she was. I am very sorry for the loss. Our prayers go out to the whole family.
Harrison Family
August 27, 2010
To the Cusick family,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
angela haluska
August 27, 2010
Rachel was a great friend and will be dearly missed and in everyone's heart. I always saw her and we got along so great! We have so many memories and I will never forget them! She was always there when i needed a friend to talk too. Being neighbors made it even better to know i can walk to see the family. Hope laurie and amanda come home soon. I will continue to pray for you and pray you'll be home soon. Sorry for your loss.
Nena & Son Pizza
August 27, 2010
To the Cusick family....You are in our thoughts and prayers with the loss of a very beautiful young lady.....Our "Petunia"....She will be surely missed at the Flea market. We will miss her smiling face and laughter... She will always be in our hearts and minds...Speedy recovery Laurie and Amanda.....
Kathy Brown
August 27, 2010
Dear Pat & family, Our deepest sympathies and prayers going out to you. I'll keep the vision of Rachel laughing and joking at the picnic last Thursday precious as a remembrance of her. We will continue to pray for you, Laurie & the kids.
Stacey
August 27, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to you on the loss of your daughter Rachel. I remember her fondly as she would walk around the Flea Market with Amanda in tow. My Prayers are with you in this time of grief.
Your friends at Readcycle (Crown Market)
Paulette Tomasura
August 26, 2010
To the Cusick Family: I am very sorry for your loss, all my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
August 26, 2010
We are very sorry for the tragic death of your daughter, our prayers are with you. Mr & mrs Andrews from Dickson City Pa
Mary Ann Richardson
August 26, 2010
Laurie, Pat and family: Meeting Rachel was a pleasure and remembering her will be easy only because of the joy she had in living. My thoughts and prayers will be with you for a very long time. God Bless.
Ann Jarrow
August 26, 2010
To the Cusick Family: My sincere condolences to the entire family. I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My thoughts and many many prayers are with you.
Edward / Sharon Nagurney
August 26, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss our prayer,s are with your during this tragic time.
Audra Snyder
August 25, 2010
To the Cusick Family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish for a speedy recovery to Laurie and Amanda. Your friends from The Gathering Place at The Crown Flea Market.
Diane Erb
August 25, 2010
To the Cusick family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your tragic loss. Hope for a speedy recovery to Laurie and Amanda. Your friend in Avon.
Adeline and Andy
August 25, 2010
To the Cusick Family: We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Rachael was a very sweet girl and we are thankful for the time that we shared with her. You are in our hearts and prayers. We wish a very speedy recovery to Laurie and Amanda.
Chris Ford-David
August 25, 2010
To the Cusick family. We offer our sincere condolences to you and your family. Love you, Laurie, get well soon!
Heidi Zenefski
August 25, 2010
Cusick & Crespo Family, I am so sorry to hear of Rachel's death. I remember her as the sweet little girl running around at school events. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Geary-Aks
August 25, 2010
To the family and friends of the Cusick family:
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. The death of a child is the worst pain a parent can face. I hope that the memory of Rachel will comfort you as you begin to heal the wounds left behind by her passing.
steve haluska
August 25, 2010
rachel was the best friend anyone could ever have , we will all miss your smiles , jokes, and all the stories / dreams you would share , we will always remember all of the holiday memeriories our families shared, you will always be in our hearts , our thoughts and prayers.
Gina Sink
August 25, 2010
Goodbye, Rachel! It was wonderful to have known you. Although our paths were not going to cross again this school year, you will be greatly missed.
Gina Sink, Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
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