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Sonia M. Gibbons

Sonia Gibbons Obituary

Sonia M. Gibbons, 35, died Friday morning, December 13, 2002 at Memorial Hospital. She was the companion of Sally A. McMaster. There will be no viewing. Following cremation at White Rose Crematorium, there will be a memorial service Wednesday, at 6 p.m., at the York-Seventh Day Adventist Church, corner of Roosevelt Ave. Ext. and Kenneth Rd. Officiating at the service will be her pastor, Rev. Laverne DiNino. Visitation will be 5 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, at the church. Military rites will be conducted by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Interment will be in Mt. Rose Cemetery Garden Crypt at the convenience of the family. Miss Gibbons was born March 3, 1967 in York. She was a daughter of Donald N. Gibbons, North York and the late Marilyn J. (Husson) Gibbons. Miss Gibbons was a driver's license examiner with the Pa Department of Transportation at their S. Queen St. location. She was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ, Shiloh American Legion Post # 791 and West Manchester Township V.F.W. Post # 7374. She was a graduate of Northeastern High School, Class of 1985. She served in the U.S. Army as a military police officer while stationed in Korea. Surviving in addition to her companion and her father are one sister, Donna J. Wert, Lewisberry; two brothers, Donald N. Gibbons, Jr., Memphis, Tenn. and Jonathan G. Hansford, Red Lion; three nieces, Angela J. Wert, Hailey L. Wert and Brandi L. Wert and one nephew, Jonathan M. Gibbons. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 50 E. King St., York, Pa 17401 o to Bethany U.C.C., 740 W. Locust St., York, Pa 17404 or to the York County S.P.C.A., 66 Big Mount Rd., Thomasville, Pa 17364. Workinger-Semmel Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc., 849 E. Market St., is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by York Daily Record on Dec. 17, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Sonia Gibbons

Sponsored by Donna Wert--Sister. Billy Wert--Brother-in-Law. Angela Wert, & Brandi Wert & Hailey Wert-- Nieces.

78 Entries

November 5, 2009

Sonia my sweet Sister, I miss you every day. Now daddy is gone, too. Maybe now he can laugh and smile now that he is in heaven. He missed you so bad when you left us so soon. You made everyone laugh so much when you were around. We love you very much, sissy and billy and the girls

October 27, 2009

Hi Sweet Thing!!
Yes I am still here and still thinking about you!! It is so cold here in Illinois, some times I wonder what the heck I am doing here after living in Florida, but then I look over and see my husband (yeah husband) and I know this is where I am meant to be. By the way I am a grandma twice!! Payton and Elliott!! So I thank GOD everyday that I found someone who could give me what I was yearning for!! You are still with me everyday and I know that because of you I am right where I am supposed to me!
Still Love you my dear Sonia and think of you often!! Hope you know that! To your family, please know she will NEVER be forgotten!!

Tamela Fitzkee Dumblauskas

December 4, 2008

Hi Sonia,
Just wanted you and your family to know that I have not forgotten you!! You are still in my heart and your family is in my thoughts and prayers!!
Love to you and your family!!

Tammy Fitzkee Dumblauskas

September 19, 2008

Hey Sweet Thing, I am still here thinking about you!! Married life is great, living in Illinois working as a supervisor in a plastic company, go figure me in a factory!!! I still think of you and miss you so deeply it hurts!! You will always be my secret and most special friend!!
Love you to this day!!

lori beachell

January 26, 2008

Sonia-just thinking about you...We really miss you! Even though time has moved on, you are still with us each day.

JOHN HANSFORD

December 21, 2007

MERRY CHRISTMAS SONIA WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN THIS CHRISTMAS EVE AND AS ALWAYS WE WILL HAVE YOU IN OUR HEARTS AS WE CELEBRATE ANOTHER YEAR WITHOUT YOU
LOVE, JOHN,APRIL AND GAGE

Tammy Fitzkee Dumblauskas

July 24, 2007

Hey Girl, yes I am still here and still thinking about you!! Have some news that I know will blow your mind. I got MARRIED!!! Yep I did. His name is Jim and we went to Vegas on June 19th. He is wonderful, treats me like gold, is 14yrs older and we are moving to Plainfield, IL (right outside Chicago). Guess you knew all this since I could feel you smiling down on me in Vegas. I miss you so much!
Until we meet again know how much I loved you my sweet friend!! Sending my thoughts to your family.

william wert

March 3, 2007

God it is Sonia,s 40th birthday. we really miss all that we would be doing with her right now. it still hurts as much as it always has. Yes you know, I just wanted to tell you again. We do thank you for the Great Great Times & Memories we have. And, we will always try to spread the love Sonia showed. Happy Birthday Sonia,, Love you, Love you, Always & Forever,,Sissy & Billy Wert

SALLY MCMASTER

February 25, 2007

ello sonia....well its a week before your 40th bday and i miss you very much....all the laughter and fun we had still hold dearly in my heart..i never forget all the good times we had!!! i cant believe its been 4 yrs already seems like yesterday when we were getting ready for christmas...i dont decorate anymore its just hard too...thats what you liked about the holidays was decorating!!! i guess i will eventually when i find someone but i kno you already kno that! i pray and think of your dad everyday and hope he makes it thru the day w.o you.. he loved you so much along with the rest of us..its just hard to be w.o you..i live everyday to the fullest- happy cause thats what you would of wanted! you always said things happen for a reason and i truly believe that as i see friends out and we start to talk about you..and how much we miss you...we kno you are in a better place!!! Till we meet again peep...i love you always!! and HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!

Tammy Fitzkee

January 18, 2007

Sonia,
Still think about you and miss you everyday!! Wish your were here for me to tell you all that is going on. You are in my thoughts and heart always!
Your friend, Tammy

April,JOhn and Gage Hansford

December 1, 2006

Sonia,
It's hard to believe it will be four years since you have passed away. Your memory is still as strong today. Gage finally did it he passed his drivers test, but we wish you were there to give him his test. Sometimes as I walk pass your picture I say hi to you and talk about things knowing you and Mom are here for John. He is doing very well he is going to be sober three years soon and I think that he truly loves life more since he became sober. I know he deeply misses you and Mom. I know you and Mom are proud of him and you have helped him reach this milestone. Another Christmas is heading our way and again we will try our best to enjoy the holiday but we will have you and Mom in our thoughts as we celebrate. Miss you much wish you were here.
Love Always, John April and Gage

Tammy Fitzkee

August 21, 2006

Hi Sonia!! Sitting here at my new job and my mind went to your smiling face. The years have passed but my love and friendship for you has not!! Think about you always and can't wait to see you again. Still loving you Tammy

JoAnn Ramos

August 15, 2006

Hi there Sweetie..............i know long time but i just wanted to say "I Love Ya " and u were on my mind.... I thank god everyday that I had the chance to meet such a wonderful person as u ...Shannon and I were hangin out the other day sayin abiout the night we all went out during the "BIG "snow storm.....and u know what happened that night ..........well hunnee take care and the kids say hi and they love u

Tammy Fitzkee

April 20, 2005

Hi Sonia, I am here at work looking out the window looking up into the beautiful blue sky and my thoughts went right to you!! How I miss talking to you, hearing your voice and seeing your smiling face!! You are always in my thoughts!!! Love and Miss you dearly! Tammy

Margaret Camalleri

April 10, 2005

Sonia, It's been just about 2 years and 3 months since God has called you home. I haven't been able to write since you passed, it's been very hard for me just trying to believe you're gone. Still after all this time I don't believe and can't accept you are gone. There isn't one day that passes that I don't think of you often. I wish we could turn back time and go back to the 8 years we had together.....I wish!! Alot of things have changed but I know you already know this. I will NEVER forget you, will always think of you & ALWAYS love you!

sally mcmaster

March 3, 2005

its march 3rd sonia and its your birthday!!!right now we be getting ready to go out for your birthday dinner with your family at your favorite restaurant!!!lil hailey would be sitting on your lap hugging and kissing you while we all talk and laugh around the table! how i miss those days with you!!!i havent forgotten you just trying to move on in the way you would want me to! i still miss your laughter, your long funny stories told differently each time you tell them,your friendship,your love,your advice and beautiful smile!!!!!i know you have been watching over all of us which i new you would keeping us safe and helping us thru difficult times. i know your up there having a crazy party with your mom and aunt so enjoy it peep!!!happy birthday love you always!!!!!

Tammy Fitzkee

January 20, 2005

Hi Sonia,

I was just thinking about you and wanted to let you know. Still miss your smiling face!!

You are always in my thoughts!!

Love you my dear friend!!

Tammy Fitzkee

September 15, 2004

Sweet Sonia,

How I miss you! It's fair week and guess what Iam doing? Yep I am slinging cinny buns with Margaret! We were talking about you the other day, saying how much we miss you and that the fair is just not the same without you. Your brother in law stopped by with Hailey (she is adorable!!) Margaret had the chance to spend sometime with them. It made her happy and sad at the same time! She really misses you and you will always be her true love. Well I just wanted to let you know I am still thinking about you and loving you everyday! You stole my heart my dear friend and I will never forget you! Thank you for watching over all of us, you are truly the angel of all angels! My thoughts & prayers are with your family and friends.

I miss you SO SO MUCH!!

I LOVE YOU SONIA!!!

sally mcmaster

April 16, 2004

hello sonia.....i kno its been awhile i havent forgotten you .....ive have taken your words you said to me before you left us....not to be sad dont cry...at first i was like i cant do that but now i really understand why you told me that....you didnt want me to hurt ...you didnt want me to be in pain....and you didnt want me not to live ....i understand and thank you i truly kno now why!!!!you made me realize who i am now and that makes it easier to live...to move on...i will never forget you....you taught me alot about relationships friends and love....im at peace now and i kno you kno that....i am finally happy with myself and life....till we meet again...love you always....sally

Lori Beachell

March 4, 2004

Yesterday would have been your birthday. I thought about you on that day, as I have every day before. I lite a candle and said a prayer for you, and I know that you are in a better place. I miss you.

BILLY WERT

December 15, 2003

DEAR GOD, ITS BEEN A YEAR NOW. WE STILL MISS SONIA SO MUCH. WE HAVE HER MEMORY AROUND US FOREVER. IT WILL NEVER GO AWAY, SHE WAS SO MUCH A PART OF OUR LIVES,IN EVERYTHING WE DID.HER MEMORIES WITH US OF FUN, LAUGHTER, JOY, SHARING, CRYING, GIVING,. SONIA LOVED TO SEE HER LITTLE HAILEY, & DO THINGS WITH HER TO MAKE HER HAPPY, & SEE HER BIG SMILE. THEY LOVED EACH OTHER SO MUCH. WE ENJOYED SEEING THEM TO PLAY TOGATHER. SONIA WAS A PERFECT AUNT TO ANGELA, BRANDI, & HAILEY. SONIA & DONNA LOVED EACH OTHER LIKE ALL SISTERS SHOULD. SONIA LOVED HER BROTHER JOHN, AND HER MOTHER & FATHER WHERE VERY IMPORTANT IN HER LIFE. WE HAVE MEMORIES OF SHOPPING, PARTYS, THE SHORE, FISHING, CAMPING AT THE SHORE, HOLIDAYS, OUT TO EAT A LOT, RIDING OUR HARLEYS TOGATHER, CRUISES, LOTS OF FAMILY GET TOGATHERS, OR JUST TO VISIT EACH OTHER. AND YES CHRISTMAS. SONIA WAS ALWAYS THERE. LIFE WAS JUST MORE FUN KNOWING SHE WAS GOING TO BE THERE TO BE PART OF YOUR DAY. I MEET SONIA WHEN SEE WAS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD,WHEN I STARTED TO DATE HER SISTER DONNA, I GOT TO SEE SONIA GROW INTO THE WONDERFUL PERSON SHE HAD BECOME. IF WE ALL COULD LIVE A LIFE OF LOVE LIKE THAT WE WOULD ALL BE BETTER FOR IT. I ASKED SONIA ONE TIME HOW SHE COULD BE SO KIND TO EVEN PEOPLE WHO WRONGED HER, SHE REPLIED,'OH BILLY LIFE,S TO SHORT & I DONT HAVE TIME FOR IT,. " WHAT A WAY TO LIVE. DO WE KNOW HOW SHORT LIFE IS? SONIA DEARLY LOVED HER FAMILY, & CHARISHED THEM. SHE LOVED HER FRIENDS, & THERE FRIENDSHIP.... BUT MY HEART STILL ACHES, THE TEARS STILL ROLL DOWN MY FACE, & I CHOKE FOR AIR BECAUSE THE PAIN OF HER LOSE IS SO GREAT. THERE IS A SPACE IN MY LIFE THAT WILL ALWAYS BE EMPTY, & MY SOUL IS SADDENED WITH DARKNESS , THERE IS A BLACK SPACE THAT JUST HANGS THERE IN FRONT OF MY FACE & FEEL LIKE I HAVE KNOW PLACE.. THEN I HEAR SONIA SAY, I LOVE YOU ANYWAY BILLY. THEN I START TO FEEL BETTER AGAIN,& THE LIGHT STARTS TO SHINE AGAIN. AND YES I LOVE YOU TO SONIA.. GOD? I WONDER IF THERE IS A BETTER PLACE WHY ARE WE NOT ALL THERE? THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR LETTERS, CARDS, & MAIL. AND THE GOOD & KIND WORDS ABOUT SONIA.. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE & MISS SONIA.......SHE WAS EVERONES SWEETHEART..

APRIL AND JOHN HANSFORD

November 5, 2003

TODAY I WAS SITTING THINKING OF YOU AND WONDERING WHAT YOUR DOING? OH I BET YOUR NEW HOME IS SUNNY AND BRIGHT AND FILLED WITH GREAT JOY AND LOVE. I HOPE YOU HEAR ME WHEN I TALK TO YOU OR SEE ME WHEN I WALK BY YOUR PICTURE, TOUCH IT AND SAY HELLO. I ONLY WISH I WOULD OF HAVE KNOWN YOU BETTER. IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME I WOULD CALL YOU, STOP IN TO VISIT AND JUST BE MORE OF A SISTER IN LAW THEN I WAS. I MISS YOU EVEN SO FOR THE TIMES I DID SPEND WITH YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY HEART. YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME IN EVERTHING I DO. TELL MOM I SAID HELLO. LAUGH OFTEN!!!!! ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SKIES OF HEAVEN

LOVE ALWAYS APRIL

sally mcmaster

November 4, 2003

hey baby i cant believe its been almost a year since god took u from us....i kno he has his reasons but i just miss u soooo much....i been doing ok getting by but there are times i wish u were here...its gonna get harder since xmas is around the corner and your not celebrating with us... i kno u are up there but its not the same....if u can do me one favor is to goto your dad and sister they really need u right now and also to kno that u are at peace so please do that for me ,,,,i miss u and love u

forever...

sally

June 8, 2003

hello peep....i just wanna say how much i miss you....and love you..i dont think ill be able to love someone as much as i did with you..you were the light in my life and its still pretty dim since your

gone..thank you for helping me thru

this without you inside me i wouldnt be so strong...i kno you will always be there watching and keeping me safe...things are not the same we all miss you terribly..

cheekie karen tammy and all ur friends ....we think about you alot and kno you are in a better place then we are just keep all of us safe!!!!!!love you always sally

Tammy Fitzkee

May 13, 2003

Dear Sonia,

Boy do I need to talk to you! I met someone and he is wonderful, but has just moved to Myrtle Beach and I am heart boken. His name is Jason and hopefully when he gets his act together I will join him. Carla is not happy about this as I am sure you already knew. Please help me to see if this is right, I am leaving this Thursday to visit him in a place that he needed to be to make himself happy. He started a new job today and when he called tonight I could hear the happiness in his voice. Please show me and be with me through this adventure, because I know in your own special way will tell me if this is an adventure I should follow or let go. I miss you so much, but know in my heart you are always with me, so please watch over me this week. I Love you my special friend!! Tammy

Donielle Drawbaugh

April 14, 2003

Dear aunt sonia~

I Love you and I miss you like crazy! I miss our talks about my mom and I Love how we connected! I want to thank you for making my 18th birthdy one I will never forget! I also want you to know Graduation is June 12 u better watch...Im Finally Doin it!! I kno You'll be there with all of your love and support I just wish you could hug me! I hope my mom sees me in the same light you did one day!! I Love you and miss you! Please tell nanny how much i miss her and love her also, because u def know!!!

Love Always & Forever!

Donielle <3<3<3

Tammy Fitzkee

March 20, 2003

Dear Sonia,

I am just sitting here at work and thinking about you. Remembering your smile, your face and your laugh. Time is easing the pain, but it still creeps up on you sometimes. You are with me always and I miss you dearly. I know you are watching over all of us and keeping us safe because I feel you here everyday. My thoughts and prayers are still with your family and Sally.

With all my love my dear friend, Tammy

sally mcmaster

March 2, 2003

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUNEE ITS BEEN A ROUGH WEEKEND FOR ME I REALLY MISS YOU!!!!!JUST AS I SEEM TO BE OK A HOLIDAY COMES ALONG TO SET ME BACK A BIT. I KNOW YOUR UP THERE KEEPING WATCH OVER US I JUST WISH IT COULD BE SO MUCH EASIER! YOU KNOW WE WOULD BE GOING ON VACATION THIS WEEK

SOMEWHERE WARM CAUSE I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU HATED THE COLD!!!!ITS JUST HARD GOING PLACES WITHOUT YOU BY MY SIDE.

WELL I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL BDAY UP THERE WITH YOUR MOM AND AUNT

I LOVE YOU!!! AND MISS YOU SALLY

Chelsea Drawbaugh

March 2, 2003

Dear Aunt Sonia...Tomorrow is your beloved birthday and i miss you so much..the big 36!..well i know your looking down on all of us..i love you always and forever

sally mcmaster

February 13, 2003

WELL THIS IS THE 1ST VALENTINES W/O YOU AND I MISS YOU TERRIBLY!!!! IM DOING OK I HAVE MY MOMENTS BUT ITS NOT THE SAME! WE WOULD BE GOING OUT FOR OUR VALENTINES DINNER LIKE ALWAYS AT A SPECIAL RESTAURANT BUT TONITE ILL BE HANGING OUT WITH MY GOOD FRIENDS WHO MISS YOU TOO!!! YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!!SALLY

sally mcmaster

January 22, 2003

I just want to thank all who wrote beautiful words about Sonia. To her family I thank you for your support and will always love you guys! To my closest friends who I cherish

and love very much especially Sandy

THANK YOU!!!! I still miss Sonia

very much but somehow I woke up and

felt at peace with everything..I dont know what happened but I truly believe Sonia came to me that night

and told me you'll be ok and Im watching over you. Ever since I believe eveything happens for a reason and Im finally over the hurting stage. Thank You hunee for Ill never forget you!!!!I Love you

Christopher Todd Wood

January 20, 2003

I am a friend of Tammy Busser Miller, and I met Sonia through her. Sonia was such a colorful person so full of life. I am so sad to find out about her death. I know she meant so much to Tammy and her family. And I feel so much for Sally. I am truely sorry for your loss.

APRIL AND JOHN HANSFORD

January 19, 2003

THIS IS TO ALL WHO MISS SONIA!!!!!

Wanted to share this with you as we enter a new

year. It will remind us to live one day at a time

and what to do with that day. God bless you all as

we enter another New Year.

If you have already seen this I think it bears

repeating.

The Station by Robert J. Hastings

Tucked away in our subconscious minds is an idyllic

vision in which we see ourselves on a long journey

that spans an entire continent. We're traveling by

train, and from the windows, we drink in the passing

scenes of cars on nearby highways, of children

waving at crossings, of cattle grazing in distant

pastures, of smoke pouring from power plants, of row

upon row of cotton and corn and wheat, of flatlands

and valleys, of city skylines and village halls.

But uppermost in our minds is our final destination

for at a certain hour and on a given day, our

train will finally pull into the station with bells

ringing, flags waving and bands playing. And once

that day comes, so many wonderful dreams will come

true. So restless, we pace the aisles and count the

miles, peering ahead, waiting, waiting, waiting for

the station.

"Yes, when we reach the station, that will be it!" we promise ourselves. "When we're 18...win that

promotion...put the last kid through college...buy

that 450 SL Mercedes-Benz...pay off the

mortgage...have a nest egg for retirement."

From that day on, we all live happily ever after.

Sooner or later, however, we must realize there is

no station in this life, no one earthly place to

arrive at once and for all. The journey is the joy.

The station is an illusion - it constantly

outdistances us. Yesterday's a memory; tomorrow's a

dream. Yesterday belongs to history; tomorrow

belongs to God. Yesterday's a fading sunset;

tomorrow's a faint sunrise. Only today is there

light enough to love and live.

So gently close the door on yesterday and throw the

key away. It isn't the burdens of today that drive

men mad, but rather the regret over yesterday and

the fear of tomorrow.

"Relish the moment" is a good motto, especially when

coupled with Psalm 118:24: "This is the day which

the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in

it."

So stop pacing the aisles and counting the miles.

Instead, swim more rivers, climb more mountains,

kiss more babies, count more stars. Laugh more and

cry less. Go barefoot more often. Eat more ice

cream. Ride more merry-go-rounds. Watch more

sunsets. Life must be lived as we go along.

Happy New Year!

Kristy Eiler

January 19, 2003

I was in the same class as Sonia in High School. I just want to send you my deepest sympathy and let you know my prayers are with you.

Kristy Eiler

April & John Hansford

January 16, 2003

Dear Sonia,

Last night as you know Gage was in an accident, John and I believe you were his Guardian Angel. He survived because you were in heaven to be his Angel. We miss you so very much and they say as the days go on it will be better but we still are hurting thinking of you. We love you very much and thank god you were Gage's Angel last night

Love, John April & Gage

Tammy Fitzkee

January 15, 2003

My Dearest Sonia,

I am still in disbelief over losing you. Your picture now smiles at me everyday I go to work. Reading everything that everyone has written since you have gone only makes me smile bigger everyday. You were so loved and still are. You touched so many lives while you were with us and you are still touching lives as you are gone. I miss you so much and know now that you were a part of my life to make me a better person. I will never forget you and I will never stop loving you my dearest friend!

Alyssa Sawyer

January 13, 2003

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Sonia. I did not know her. I had only met her a few times at Brandi's family events. But this family spoke so highly of her. She was a rock for them and will surely be missed.

Jane McKeown-Ringer

January 12, 2003

My deepest sympathy to Sonia's family. Sonia was a true individual with the ability to love and be loved by everyone she met. She make high school more fun and our reunions truly special. I was honored to have known her and spend time with her. Sonia, I will miss your humor and friendship.

Love, Jane

Chelsea Drawbaugh

January 11, 2003

Dear Aunt Sonia....i cant believe this happened but i know God needed you or he wouldnt have takin you so fast..but ill always know you are lookin down on me and all of us and lookin out for us...i love you..always and forever..

sally mcmaster

January 9, 2003

DEAR SONIA

ITS BEEN A MONTH SINCE YOU BEEN GONE AND I STILL CANT BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED. I TRULY BELIEVE YOU WERE MEANT TO BE IN MY LIFE AND FOR THAT YOU MADE ME WHAT IAM TODAY! I REALLY MISS YOU AND I FEEL EMPTY AND LOST. I KNOW GOD HAS HIS REASONS AND I KNOW YOU ARE TRULY AN ANGEL...FOR THAT I HAVE ALL THE HAPPY MEMORIES WE HAVE SHARED I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!!!FOR ILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND KEEP YOU IN MY HEART TILL WE MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN!

Jonathan Hansford

January 3, 2003

Sonia, my sister my friend
the only two things I'll ever regret is not having the chance to tell you goodbye,
and how much you meant to me!!!!! When we were young and things were bad
you were always there for me and told me everything was going to be o.k.
but today as I sit here I am lost I no longer have you there to say it's o.k.
I should of given you the chance to get to know April and Gage better. They are
really my world She makes me complete.
Her ways with her heart remind me alot like you. You two would of gotten
along real good.
April had the chance to see your true spirit and heart of gold and still today she
cries hard wishing things were different. she found in your heart what everyone
has found love and lots of it.

At night i close my eyes and pray this isn't real that I can get up and go to see you at work
or stop by your house (somethings i should of done when you were here.)

"I'M MISSING YOU!"
(something April found that says it all)

If I knew this would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day
.
If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute or two
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do

If I knew it would be the last time
that I'd see you, I would of made more time to get to know you.

Rest in peace Sonia, We love ya
Love, Always your brother John, April and nephew Gage

Tammy Fitzkee

December 31, 2002

Dear Sonia,

You were a very special part of my life and I will never forget you. We shared something that not too many people do. Your laughter, smile, hugs and encouragement with stay with me the rest of my life. I am sorry we did not have more time to explore the friendship that we had, but we will in time. Still not believing you are gone, but taking it day by day. I miss you dearly and will love you forever my dear friend. Until we meet again, sleep well Sonia. You are now truly and "Angel!" To your family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you all everyday, every minute, every second. God Bless. Tammy

Lori Beachell

December 29, 2002

'My Spirit'

As I rest day to day,

People walk by in a stare,

Talk to me constantly,

As if I was there.

My face has a smile,

But no words are told,

I can not speak,

I have no body to hold.

I am invisible,

To the earthly eye,

Although beside you,

I can not laugh or cry.

I want to reach out and touch you,

Comfort you with care,

Tell you that I love you,

And that my spirit is everywhere.

Remember my life,

How I lived my days,

How I touched everyone,

In so many ways.

I will always be,

In your heart so deep,

Part of me, lives on in you,

For you to cherish and keep.

So it's ok to move along,

Talk and laugh for me,

I am right beside you,

My spirit is the key.

My deepest sympathy to Sally, as she loved you so much "Sally Ride", Mr. Gibbons, who she talked so highly about and looked up to in so many ways, Donna, her sister and Billy, her brother-in-law, that she held so dear, Angie, who she wanted so badly to be happy in life and to be ok, Brandi, who she was so proud of as her career is taking her to new heights and Hailey the apple of her eye. Sonia was a special person and words can not express how much she will be missed. We cherish each moment we were given with her. May God be with you all through this trying time. Jade, Rachel, Michelle, Heather, Angie and Lori

Angela Wert

December 26, 2002

To My Dear Sonia,

I am so glad we had such a wonderful relationship. You were so much more to me than an Aunt - a best friend, mother. I thank you for your love and support that you were so willing to give. I miss you so very much. There is not a day that will go by that you will not be thought of. I love you Aunt Sonia. Life is not the same without you.

Love Always,

Angi

Paula Little

December 26, 2002

Sonia was an unforgettable person and she will be sadly missed. I knew Sonia from Northeastern High School and from the many times we would run into each other at 83 Family Restaurant and the DMV. She was so great to my daughter the day we went there for her driver's test and we giggled and laughed over how time flies and our ages! My condonlences to her family and companion, Sally. I look forward to the day when we all see Sonia again with the Lord.

Donald Gibbons

December 25, 2002

On Friday Dec 13, 2002 Jesus saw fit to take my little girl to heaven . What a beautiful place to spend the Christmas season, with Jesus in heaven. I loved my youngest daughter so much and will miss her so much until we meet again with Jesus in Heaven.I know in my heart she is up there because so many people were touched by her beautiful loving compasion and friendship to everyone she met. I will miss those hugs and kisses so very much and that "I love you Dad" which she said every time we talked or parted.I am a born again Christian who loves Jesus as does my Sonia, who I know feels the same love towards Jesus. My heart will always continue to hurt until I meet my little Sonia in Heaven. What a joy it will be to again get that "I love you Dad" and the hugs and kisses.I will try and continue to be a good man and to love my Jesus every second of the years I have left. My love also includes my daughter Donna and family and son Donnie Jr. and family. They all are in my heart also.

Until we meet again, dear loving daughter Sonia

I love you so much , Dad

sally mcmaster

December 22, 2002

Sonia was the best thing that came into my life. Her happiness and joy for life was big part of her. I will miss her deeply..I love you Sonia and always will!!!

sissy

December 21, 2002

My sister Sonia was one of a kind. We all loved and miss her so much. I will miss her great smile and sense of humor and warm hugs so much. I look forward to seeing her again in heaven. Right now I feel a big empty hole in my heart.

Thank you to all the people who loved and cared for my sister and all the prayers you have said for our family.

Brandi Wert

December 20, 2002

Aunt Sonia was the sweetest, most loving person I have ever known. She was not only an Aunt, she was like a mother, a grandmother and a best friend all in one. Words cannot express how much I miss her. I am thankful for all of the happy, funny, goofy memories I have to remember her by.

Renee Stambaugh

December 20, 2002

Sonia was the sweetest, most real person I ever met, she always had a smile or a joke for you. My prayers are with the family and to Sally for she will surely be missed by us all.We are blessed by having known her.

Dean Leader II

December 19, 2002

Sonia was a true friend and will be missed by all who knew her. I will always remember her smile and her wonderful sense of humor. I thank the Lord for the times we spent together, and look forward to the day when we will meet up again!

Love Ya Sonia !

Lori Klinger

December 19, 2002

My sincere sympathy to Sonia's family and all those who knew and loved her. May God grant you peace and wonderful memories of one so dear.

Greg Johnson

December 19, 2002

Sonia,

I'm going to miss kidding with you in person and talking to you on line.

Thanks for the laughter we've shared

Sarah A. Wagman

December 18, 2002

My deepest sympathy to Sonia's companion Sally and to her family and friends. She will be truly missed by Penn D O T. She enjoyed the challenge of her job and approached each day putting her best foot forward. A real friend, pleasant coworker ever caring and always there for those in need. She will always be remembered by me as a shooting star, that touched the lives of many. I truly believe Sonia is in Harley Heaven watching over all those she loved. May the memories of her presence comfort those who grieve from the loss of her presence with us.

Sarah A. Wagman (Newport PA)

Brenda Collins

December 18, 2002

My sincere sympathy in the loss of

"our" Sonia. She was a light to all that knew and loved her. She will be remembered and loved by all. May God grant you peace during this most difficult time.

Vicki Seifert-Wilt

December 18, 2002

My deepest sympathy to you for your loss. Sonia is one person that when you meet her, get to know her, you don't soon forget her. She had a heart of gold, and strong spirit. I laugh thinking Sonia is probably wrapped in Jesus' arms right now...and whispering a little joke in his ear..God Bless

Christina and Patrick Grace

December 18, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to Sally and to Sonia's family. Heaven has truly received an angel. We'll miss her deeply.

Christina and Patrick

James and Denise Kling

December 18, 2002

There are no words to express the shock over Sonia’s passing, but we were blessed to know her: the warmth of her personality, her unflagging good humor, the sincere love she had for all. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her family, to Sally, and to all who were touched by Sonia’s life.

We will surely miss you, Sonia. You were a wonderful friend.

Ronald & Melissa Dolan

December 18, 2002

Memories are lasting thoughts of family and friends...and of Sonia, we both have pleasant memories.

Growing up with Sonia, throughout elementry school, she allowed us to share memories with her...and create memories with her.

Her name will not soon be forgotten, nor will the memories of her smile and laugh.

We are sorry for your loss.

Paula Burns

December 17, 2002

I met her at the drivers license bureau 3 yrs ago.I was very taken in by her personality.After a lengthy conversation,We realized we lived on the same street. Me and my husband are upset to hear of this tragic news. She was a very friendly person. our condolences to her companion and family.

Love, Tammy,Jimmy,Zane & Milette

December 17, 2002

TO OUR FRIEND

Of all the people in my life,

From beginning to the end.

You've been a special blesing

My dear and faithful friend.

You've filled my life with laughter,

Shared sorrows, joys and tears.

You've stood by me & held my hand,

Walked with me through the years.

When I needed someone to listen,

I knew you would always be there.

When I weathered the storms of life,

You were always the one who cared.

So in this circle we call life,

From beginning to the end.

I was blessed to have you beside me,

My dear and faithful friend.

Words can't describe how much we will all miss you!!!!

Kate Uholik

December 17, 2002

Sonia's spirit will live on. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed by many. God had bigger plans for her and I'm sure whatever shoes he gives her to wear, She'll fit them...

RUNKLES INC.

December 17, 2002

TO SONIA'S FAMILY OUR CONDOLENCES SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND A GREAT HELP TO ALOT OF PEOPLE.SONIA WE LOVE YOU.

Vickie Bolinger

December 17, 2002

My condolences to Sonia's family. Sonia will be sadly missed by so many. She was a wonderful friend to all who knew her.

Lisa Garr

December 17, 2002

My deapest sympathy to Sonia's family and friend's.Everyone who knew Sonia, I'm sure considered her a friend. May God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow.

Annette Garland

December 17, 2002

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Gibbons family. Sonia was a beautiful person to work with and she'll be missed.

Tina Bazzle

December 17, 2002

Some people will be your friend because of whom you know or because of the way you look. Only real friends are the people who will be your friends because they like you for how you are inside. Thank you for being one of the very few people in my life who is a real friend.

alesia johnson

December 17, 2002

I am very sorry for you loss, sonia was a very nice person and she will be missed

SARAH JONES

December 17, 2002

MAY THE SWEET MEMORIES OF ONE SO DEAR BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. AND MAY THOSE SAME MEMORIES STRENGTHEN YOU IN THE DAYS TO COME.

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU,

SARAH M JONES

Marian Blackston

December 17, 2002

My prayers are with your family. Sonia will be truly missed.

LORETTA WILBERN

December 17, 2002

SONNIA WAS A FRIENDLY,LOVING AND SWEET PERSON TO BE AROUND. SHE WAS FULL OF JOY AND LIFE. I WILL MISS HER BUT SHE WILL ALWAYS BE DEAR TO MY HEART. I AM THANKFUL THAT I GOT A CHANCE TO KNOW AND BE AROUND MS SONIA GIBBONS

GINA PAREDES

December 17, 2002

SONIA WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL HER PENNDOT FAMILY.

Kim Shive

December 17, 2002

If you can go through life and say that you had at least one true friend you are truly blessed. Sonia was able to bless so many peoples lives.

"Never goodbye just see ya later".

love and miss ya kiddo, Kim and Eric

Arlene Dolinger

December 17, 2002

Sonia was a great friend and such a wonderful person, she will sadly be missed by all.

Love Arlene

Joe Kovack

December 17, 2002

Please except our sincere condolences in your loss. Sonya was a good friend and co-worker. She will be truly missed by many people.

Joe and Ben

Wendy Cobb

December 17, 2002

My prayers are with your family.

Paul J Grady

December 17, 2002

Sonia will be missed Greatly by the Exam Center and the Department has lost a good person and a good employee.