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January 1, 2018
Happy New Year!! I miss you so much. Love you always my love.
Summer Smith
July 16, 2011
Having flashbacks all day, a nightmare last night. I'm so sorry I couldn't do more to help, to give you another chance. I think about you every time I see a bike. I hope you are resting peacefully and happy. And when I get the money to, I will put flowers at your cross. I never knew you, and I did everything I could to save you, unsuccessfully, and I'm not the one who caused this pain, but I am so sorry that this happened. I wish I could have met you in a better way. Rest peacefully, for you are now one of God's angels.
July 15, 2011
Remembering you today and always.
~Becky & Sam
Ted
March 16, 2011
Jonah. Your birthdays were always a time of great fun. This year will be tough at best. I guess I'll just have to drink many Guinnesses today, and cry them out thinking about you. Everyone misses you. Have a good St. Jonah's Day.
casey morgan
November 30, 2010
Jonah, you may be gone but never forgotten.I will always remember the good times we had when working echo together, your funny stories, and your wonderful sense of humor.I will miss you my friend and someday we will all be reunited again. Casey Morgan
Summer Smith
November 6, 2010
im so sorry everyone for your loss, and im sorry jon that i couldn't do more. RIP.
Gregg Clark
August 12, 2010
Very much missed and very much loved.
Gregg Clark
August 12, 2010
Mi amigo, You gave me so much in the time you were here. I miss you everyday that your gone. I keep hoping that you will walk in and say G phong whats up bro? Spread your wings my brother and rest now. D gibb, Franky Sal, Myself, Chhum and Austin will finish the job. Until we meet again. I love you bro.
August 12, 2010
The world was and is now a better place to the people who knew Jon. Even if it was brief, I knew Jon in school and he is one of those friends you just never forget. I can truly say he was an authentic great friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to Stacey, family, and his many, many friends!
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men." Ecclesiasties 3:11a
Michele White(Humberd)
Class of 94
Rolando Cruz sr
August 12, 2010
How can anyone forget such a wonderful and great person. My brother of the craft my you rest in peace, and my your family find peace and comfort in God. I truely can say you are missed every day. So Mote Be..until we meet again.
I love this pic. The Boston Red Sox #1 fan.
Frank Salcedo
August 11, 2010
Hey sabroso. I miss you so much. There aren't that many days that go by where G Clark, chumm, D gibbs and myself don't talk about you. Bro vacation was good but i just was a little late going back to work to tell you all about it. But one day I will see u in heaven and I could tell you all about it. I really missed you my brother. So Mote To Be My fellow Brother of the Craft. Master Mason Blue Lodge Scottish Rite King Solomon Lodge #52
August 11, 2010
Another good person taken way too soon. I know Jon is watching over his family and always will be. R.I.P. Jonah!
deb fetters
August 11, 2010
i remember jon running with my son eric since they were about 7 yrs old just found pics of them with luke goodling.i hope his family finds some peace and comfort . deb fetters
tim turek
August 10, 2010
My dear friend,
you have left me with so many great memories. having a friend like you was an honor. west york football games will never be the same!!! i will carry on our tradition as i know you would for me. the riding, birthday partys and the talks at work i will also miss. rest in peace my brother. til' we meet again!!!!
timothy j turek
Amy Bortner
August 10, 2010
So very hard to begin to even express my feelings. To all of the family,Stacey and friends, my heart is with you.. He was taken to soon, but is smiling down on us right now.. I will miss you Jon!
D.GIB
August 10, 2010
Jonah, I love ya my brother!Its is my honor to say that you are my best friend, now and forever!! You are now an angel on our shoulders to guide us and protect us!! You are soooo deeply missed by so many! You are the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be!! Please do me a favor and drink a beer with your dad and mine and i will be joining the party when i have the pleasure to meet up with you guys again!! R.I.P my great friend!!
Tina
August 9, 2010
jon
it has not been a day or hour that I have thought of you and your sister You were a true hero like your father you will be another Angel looking down at us
I am sorry it had to end for you my prayers go out to Joanne and Jamie
Matt Holtzapple
July 28, 2010
When I think of Jon I think of someone who wasn't like a lot of people in school. He didn't see the labels a lot of people did. Jock, bandgeek, nerd, loser, pothead, drinker, basketcase, etc. Jon could talk to and hold a conversation with anyone. He looked at people and saw them for them, not some walking stereotype. If more people in this world had Jon's open minded and gregarious personality, it would definitely be a better place.
Sadly though, Jon and I didn't really keep in touch after school; but I did run into him now and again. He would come up to me and say hi and we would talk for a bit. Thinking back to times I bumped into him really helps me to truely believe that he kept true to himself. He was one of those people you always throw the cliche "don't ever change" at, but in his case it was very true. He brought a glow to a room and kept smiles on peoples' faces. Simply put, he was just a great person. Seeing how many people have been paying respect to him is a testament to that.
My heart goes out to his family, Stacy and anyone else honored to have him in their lives.
OTGDY
Jen Cottrell
July 27, 2010
Keeping all of jonah's loved ones in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Jonah.
Ann (Kottmyer) Strine
July 27, 2010
Joann, Jamie and family~
May you have peace in knowing the Jon is one of God's angels smiling down on you. Jon was such a wonderful man. May he forever live in your memories because with those he will never truly be gone. Peace be with you in your time of sorrow.
Kate (Rush) Cook
July 26, 2010
RIP Jonathan. I have nothing but good memories of you. Joanne, I am so very sorry for your loss.
maryann raineri
July 23, 2010
Joanne I know all to well the pain of losing your son.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers,remember we will see them again someday.
Stacey, your mom told me you were seeing Jonathan she said he was a great guy.I will also keep you in my prayers.
R Elizabeth Landis
July 23, 2010
Ah !! That smile of Jon's. I remember it well. May everyone take solace in knowing that we all have an angel to watch over us and he IS smiling. To his family: I am so sorry for your loss.
Denny Cottrell Jr
July 22, 2010
Jonah,
If there ever was a man that no bad could be said of, it would be Jonah Sowers. Worked with him alittle.You made me laugh. He had a real heart of gold. The world will miss you Jonah.RIP
Stephanie Gotwalt
July 20, 2010
Dear Joanne,
When I heard about your son's motorcycle accident, it stopped me in my tracks. I remember just shaking my head thinking this can't be true. Now, reading these wonderful letters about your family has made me realize how much similarity there is between you and your son. You both have touched people's lives in so many amazing ways. You must be so PROUD of him!! He knew he had a great Mom and wasn't afraid to express that. You are the envy of so many of us Moms! What an accomplishment for you in your life! Working with you at Strine, I know you bring joy to many people everyday. It sounds like Jon did the exact same. Now, your life has been forever changed. Please find comfort. Jon is still with you...only in a much different way now. You have so many people thinking about you and we are all here with you. With Much Love, Steph Gotwalt
Charles Zane
July 20, 2010
Words cannot explain the loss of such a wonderful person. You have touched the lives of so many people. The times we have shared together I will cherish forever! You will be sadly missed!! I have lost a great friend but gained one with Stacy!! With all of my love forever!!
July 20, 2010
to jonah's family,please except our condolences,jonah was a heck of a nice guy with a sense of humor,us as coworkers will miss him and our thoughts and prayers are with you,were sorry for your loss,may the good memories of jonah help you through this sad time.Brenda Dean,Amy Ensor and Brian Harris
Sarah Wood
July 20, 2010
At times like these there is not much that can be said to bring comfort except to relish the memories of this special person. We have fond memories of Jon and he always had a kind heart. Stacy - our hearts reach out to you in the utmost way, may peace and hope be yours. -Sarah Wood & Craig Laughman
Steph Mittel
July 20, 2010
Joann,
My heart is heavy for your loss. I remember the day at Jay's Market when you told me you were pregnant with Jonathan, 35 years ago! Jonathan was taken from us far too young, but God gave you 34 years to be his keeper (job well done!) and now God is his Keeper. May our Heavenly Father lay His hand of rest and comfort on you and the family to give you peace.
July 20, 2010
Though I only knew you from work, you were a good friend and an incredible person. You will be missed by so many. I hope you knew how many lives you touched, for we are all richer for it. Until we meet again my friend...
Carolyn & Stu Brodbeck
July 20, 2010
Stacy-So sorry for your lost. Our deepest sympathies to out to you and his family. You will be in my prayers Stacy as well as the family at this time.
Bonnie Stone
July 19, 2010
Jonah you could always make us laugh
but it obviously was your time to pass.
It makes us sad you had to go,
but there is comfort knowing
that the sun shining down on us
will be your beautiful smile
filling our hearts.
May Jonah's family and friends find comfort during this time of sadness.
Matt, Jess, & Colton Fink
July 19, 2010
Jonah,
It was my pleasure to have you as a co-worker, but most of all a friend. I'll never forget the good times nor all the laughs we had. It was an honor having you in our lives. My family and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim Austin
July 19, 2010
Whether we saw you every day or just once in awhile, you always had a smile and a hug. We will all be looking up with a smile back every St. Patty's Day...thanks for the memories Jonah...
Tiffany
July 19, 2010
RIP Jonah-my thoughts are with Stacy and family :(
friend
July 19, 2010
Thoughts and prayes to the family, Jonah may you rest in peace, with our heavenly father.
Support Staff
July 19, 2010
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Jonathan Sowers. Our hearts, prayers and minds will be with you during this time of deep sorrow.
From the Support Staff in Adult Probation
Randy Brown
July 19, 2010
Gonna miss you Jonah. I'll think about you every time I watch the Pen's....
Randy Brown
July 19, 2010
Gonna miss you Jonah. I'll think about you every time I watch the Pens....
jake snyder
July 19, 2010
man johnny, this really sux!! guess the good really do die young!:( u were always as cool as 3 people buddy and it would be a long search to find someone to say anything bad about u bro! Deepest condolences to Stacy and all his family and friends. He was way too cool to not be in a better place~ love ya johnny!
Cherie Thompson
July 19, 2010
My thoughts, prayers and support go out to Stacy and Jon's family. I grew up with Jon and will miss him very much.
Pens game at the BD club
Travis Garber
July 19, 2010
The world lost a truely genuine and great guy.Watching those Pens games shall never be the same.My thoughts and prayers to his family,friends,and Stacy.May you rest in peace Jonah.
July 19, 2010
i am adding this on not only my behalf, but also my grandmother's. retired Captain Sandy McMaster......
she said that everytime you stopped by and said hello to her at her home, it brightened her day, and now, there is an eternal light burning for you and a constant angel watching over us all. we love you Jonah!
-Scott McMaster
Brian Williams
July 19, 2010
Jonah it has been several years since we last worked together at YCP, but your smile and times we hung out are still fresh in my mind. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chuck & Rick
July 19, 2010
Our deepest and sincerest condolences. We pray that God will assuage the pain and anguish that comes with your loss
stacey and drew sloat
July 19, 2010
We are thinking of you all.God bles you and may you rest in peace Jon....
Darla Deardorff
July 19, 2010
For Jonathan's family:
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I am John Sowers cousin and have lost contact with Janet since John's passing. I'm sorry to have found you this way. God bless you all and grant you peace. Love, Darla
July 19, 2010
RIP Jon - Bill
Michelle Lutz
July 19, 2010
My memories of you go all the way back to Grace E. Loucks. Hard to believe we've know each other that long. You will be truly missed my everyone. St. Patty's Day won't be the same!
Condolences to Stacy and the rest of your family.
Gil Cureau
July 19, 2010
I am terribly sorry for the loss of your son, brother, co-worker and friend. God Bless
Gil Cureau
Carol McDermitt
July 19, 2010
My prayers are with Joanne, Jamie, the Rose family and all that knew and loved Jonathan. My memories include the adorable little boy with the big smile and the most beautiful head of curls. Jon grew into a loving and kind gentleman that knew how to make you feel welcome and he was truly happy to see you. There is a new Angel in Heaven watching over us all - rest in peace Jon until we meet again. Aunt Carol McDermitt
July 19, 2010
I remeber Jon as a young boy, he and his father (who was my late husbands best friend) were in our reenactment unit. He was a wonderful young person to be around. I'm so sorry for your lost. May the prayers of your friends, and the confort of your family, see you through this trying time
Linda(Musser)Simpson
Sallie Hickman
July 19, 2010
To Jonah's family and Stacy, I worked with Jonah years ago and will always remember him as a caring and funny guy! He was a very special person, always had a smile on his face! He will be sadly missed by everyone and Heaven is a wonderful place to have another special ANGEL! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and Jonah may you rest in peace my friend!!
Mackenzie (Altland) Imperant
July 19, 2010
Our thoughts, prayers and support go out to Stacy and Jon's family. We can not imagine a world without Jon in it, but we know that Heaven has received a really wonderful addition. We will miss you Jon, Godspeed. Love, Jeff, Mackenzie, Caleb and Bryce Imperant
July 19, 2010
Joann: Ed and I just learned of your loss. We will pray for you and your family for God to give you the strength to help you through this traggic loss. Annette & Ed Nitchman
Friend YCP
July 18, 2010
In loving memory of Jonah wonderful person and a fine up standing officer. We will miss you always. Rest In Peace Jonah
Julie
July 18, 2010
Jon,
You will be missed.
Joe McCoy
July 18, 2010
Jonah (Penguin), In the last 12 years, the past 4 months have been such a ride. I enjoyed our roadtrips and the times we spent together as Brother Defenders. Stacy and you were such a wonderful couple and my family enjoyed your company. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, family and friends. You will be greatly missed! We love you and Stacy! Love, Joe (Clutch), Paula, and Autumn McCoy
Heather Loser
July 18, 2010
My heart and sympathy goes out to Jon's family, Stacy and friends. Jon was a wonderful guy with a heart of gold. I will remember all the laughs we shared at Weis Markets back in the day. He will be missed and will be loved forever by so many. May GOD give everyone the courage, love and strength to get through this difficult time. R.I.P Jon (Jonah).
luke
July 18, 2010
Jon i will alwsys remember all of our great memories growing up... rest in piece good friend you will be truely missed by us all.
July 18, 2010
For Stacey, Jamie & JoJo,
A brother, a son, a companion, a grandson, a friend, a nephew, a co-worker, a biker, an outdoorsman, an adventurer but most of all a good man.
Take comfort in that Jon can only go to Heaven.
Dennis Rose
Luke
July 18, 2010
Jon i will always remember all of our great childhood memories... rest in piece my good friend
Adam Cavalier
July 18, 2010
Jonah, I am deeply saddened to hear about your passing. I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to get to know what a great guy you were and I'll always remember those great days of golf in Bedford with you. If I ever shank the "money ball" into the woods, I'm counting on you to help me out finding it. It won't be the same on the Burgh Boy's golf trip without you. I'll keep you, your family, and you loved ones in my prayers. Rest in Peace Jonah.
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sunshine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Adam Cavalier - Pgh, Pa
Carl Neeper
July 18, 2010
We will miss you very much Jonah you were such a great person to be around. You always had a smile and a great story to tell. The memories we have will always be treasured. To Jonah's family our hearts and our prayers are with you. Leslie and Carl Neeper
Keri Kury
July 18, 2010
Many of us shared a love for a Jonah. We feel privileged to have known such a caring person. We will always have the memories of camping, hockey games, and times gathering at the pool with the kids and friends. Jonah,
We're gonna miss the way you always made everyone laugh. You were one of the greatest friends we ever had. You left too early, we love you.
Stacy and Jonah's family,
We pray that you are comforted and strengthed by friends and family during this time. Hold on to those memories, they will get you through.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Dave,Keri,Anthony and Machaela Kury
Love you bro!
we love you! GO BEARS!
keri kury
July 18, 2010
Lee Oktavec
July 18, 2010
Good bye to a great person rest in peace Jonah.
Lee oktavec
Jonathan and "Zecca"
Jessica Pugliano
July 18, 2010
To my family, friends, and loved ones of Jon - Jon will remain a true and loyal friend and cousin. I will always remember when we were children playing in Grandma and Grandpa's basement, I believe GI Joe and Star Wars were favorites. I will miss you forever.
your freind
July 18, 2010
Ride On, Brother !
July 18, 2010
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
Jamie, Joann and Family- I am thinking of you in this very difficult time.
Love Alway-
Olivia Heltebridle-Landis
Cathy Bolding
July 18, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. There is a million Jonah memories out there. My prayers and thoughts are with his family, Stacey and his friends .
Stacey Marsteller
July 18, 2010
Our family has known jonah since high school. we have seen him throughout the years. recently, we talked with him and stacy at neil's get together in June. it was great to see him. he always had nice things to say. we will miss him dearly. our prayers go out to stacy and Jonah's family. God Bless
Jeff Raffensberger
July 18, 2010
My deepest sympathies go to Stacy and Jonah's family. Rest in Peace Jonah
Craig Shaffer
July 18, 2010
RIP Jonah. You are a great friend and even greater person. You will be deeply missed.
Christine Withrow-Griffin
July 18, 2010
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46:1-3) Missing you, Jon and remembering you always...Love, Christine (Class of 94')
Rest In Peace Jonah
Y.C.P STAFF
July 18, 2010
Kelly, Jen, Ian McKenna
July 18, 2010
We miss you deeply and love you dearly.
-The McKenna's
-Kelly, Jen and Ian.
Stephanie Clutter
July 18, 2010
My thoughts are with the family, may god help you through this, he is holding Jonathan in his hands till you meet again. Rest peacefully Jonathan. Stephanie Clutter(high school friend of Anne)
Seth & Kacey Grove
July 18, 2010
Stacy & Joanne,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that our prayers are with you at this time of grief. Now he is watching over you and will always be with you. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call.
Tracy Dill
July 18, 2010
Jonah was an absolutely wonderful person and will be greatly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Allow your heart to fill with memories and bring you comfort in knowing that you will always have a guardian angel watching over you. We love you!!!!
Michelle Brown
July 18, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland
Jonah you will be missed greatly. Can't remember a day that I was around you that you didn't make me laugh. St. Patrick's Day will never be the same again. But you my friend will never be forgotten we will now call it St. Jonah's Day! My thoughs and prayers go out to Stacey and the rest of your family.
Jonah always enjoyed swimming with the kids.
Linda Knaub
July 18, 2010
We are very saddened by Jonah's passing. We extend our deepest sympathies to Stacy and Jonah's family. May God comfort you in your sorrow. It is said that "you never know when you are making a memory." Thank you Jonah for the wonderful memories from all of our gatherings at our house and Jenn and Kelly's. May you rest in peace. We will miss you dear friend!.
With Love, Linda and Lee Knaub
Burg Boys 2009 trip
Ted Koncsol
July 18, 2010
Kelly Ort
July 18, 2010
I cannot believe any of this has happened. My heart is with Stacy and the rest of your family. Rest in Peace Jonah...
York County Prison Evening Shift
July 18, 2010
Rest in peace Brother Jonah
"We didn't get to say goodbye
We're devastated that you're gone
We'd've done anything to keep you here with us
Right here where you belong
We didn't know that life would take
Such an unexpected path
That you'd be separated from us so soon
Heartbreaking reality we struggle to grasp
And bitter though our losing you has been
And so profound is the pain that we bear
We're sadder still at no chance for goodbye
No final expression of our deep love and care
Yet believing that you're not too far away
That your Spirit still lingers quite near
We'll say our goodbyes in our words and our thoughts
Trusting that each one you'll hear
First, know that you were loved in the truest of ways
So deep that only our hearts can give expression
You'll be forever surrounded by our love
For we're sending it straight up to Heaven
Please know that you'll be cherished by each one of us
For your example and kindness we'll treasure
We understand now how your life was a gift
That was meant to bless us forever
And though we'll miss you terribly
We want your Spirit to be free
Free to enjoy all the wonders of Heaven
Not bound to us in our grief
So watch over us with happiness from Heaven ..."
Anne (Rose) Himes
July 18, 2010
To my dearest sister, Joanne and Jamie, my beautiful niece and my family and Stacey too.We are praying for you and all are in our hearts and thoughts. This such a struggle, but Joanne and Jamie we are here for you. We love you all. Even all of Jon's friends. Jon was a very handsome, heartwarming, caring and loving young man and will be missed by all. He is now placed in the loving arms of God, his father, Jim, his Aunt Terri and those gone to soon. We love you Jon, Always and forever, Aunt Annie and Uncle Tim XO
Pat Rose
July 18, 2010
Jonathan, we are all deeply sadden that you were taken from all of us so soon. I pray that you are forever in a better place and that someday we will see you again. Jon, you were a loving son, brother and companion and I pray for Joanne, Jamie and Stacy that they find strength in your memories and love to continue on. Jonathan, you were truely a very great person who touched a lot of peoples lives. We will miss and always love and remember you!
God Bless You and the Family,
Love, Uncle Pat, Aunt Karen, Kyle and Kendra
Ted Koncsol
July 18, 2010
Jonah, I can't believe that I will not see you again my friend. I will not hear that goofy laugh. I will not see your passion for your teams, the Sox, Steelers and Pens. I will forever cherish your friendship. I am glad we had the times we had together. I regret missing the Burg Boys golf trip this year, but I will relish the last moments we had.
Please don't think about Jonah's passing, but celebrate that we got to spend the time we all got to spend together with him. Live life to the fullest as he did. Love your friends as he did.
I will miss you buddy, and I hope you got the biggest hug you ever got from your Dad as you came across that line. I only wish I could do that with you now.
To Jon's Mom, you had a great son. He will be missed forever. He was a champion of a man. He loved you dearly. I know the heartache will be with you forever. Rest assured that he was the most decent of people.
And Stacy, the time you spent together was far too short. I do wish it was longer. He was very happy with you and in a great place. This is tragic that it happened. I hope that as the days pass it gets easier.
I will miss you Jonah, but will remember you always. St. Jonah's Day won't be the same without you. Ted Koncsol
Amanda (Gardner) Boltz
July 18, 2010
The world has truly lost one of the really good guys. I am praying for you Jon, and your family and loved ones. I hope this senseless tragedy will help make more people more aware of and careful around motorcycles on the road.
Rachel (Lewis) Farrell
July 17, 2010
Jon will be missed greatly! He was such a funny and loving guy! My prayers go out to his family and friends! (Class of 94)
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