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  • Michelle Smith Bridges

    Michelle Smith Bridges

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    Date of Birth

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    March 1973

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    Date of Death

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    November 2, 2012

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    Location

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    Charlotte, North Carolina

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    Cause of Death

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    Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-story”]Michelle Christine Smith Bridges, age 39, of Huntersville, passed away suddenly after giving birth to her second child, Sydney Michelle on the afternoon of November 2nd, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, leaving behind family, friends and co-workers much too soon. She leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, trust and commitment to the many people she touched throughout her life. In her death she gave her family the most precious gift anyone can leave behind, as her daughter Sydney Michelle was born into this world as she left.

    She graduated from Tyrone high School in 1991 and from Penn State University, University Park, PA in 1995. She was employed with Gap, Inc. for over twenty years, most recently at Banana Republic at Southpark and Birkdale in the Charlotte area.

    She is survived by her husband W. Jeff Bridges; son Jackson, daughter, Sydney; parents, Michael and Colleen Smith; sister, Shannon Hess of Tipton, PA; grandparents, Jack and Mae Myers; brothers-in-law, Dustin Hess and Jason Owensby; sister-in-law, Jenni Owensby; nieces and nephews, Ethan and Olivia Hess and Ali Owensby; and her most trusted companion, Lizzie Bear.

    Michelle will be memorialized and remembered by the countless lives she touched during her life as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, confidant, and co-worker.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Brenda Vise

    Brenda Vise

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    Date of Birth

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    June 24, 1963

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    Date of Death

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    September 12, 2001

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    Location

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    Chattanooga, Tennessee

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    Cause of Death

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    Ectopic Pregnancy

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    Who She Was

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Gina Decena

    Gina Decena

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    Date of Birth

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    June 8, 1977

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    Date of Death

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    August 20, 2016

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    Location

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    Twain Harte, California

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    Cause of Death

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    Who She Was

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    Memorials

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  • Laura Hill

    Laura Hill

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    Date of Birth

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    July 11, 1983

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    Date of Death

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    December 5, 2023

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    Location

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    Raynham, Massachusetts

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-story”]On the morning of December 5, 2023, Laura Lynn Hill, at the age of 40, passed away suddenly during childbirth in Raynham MA. Her daughter, Liana Lynn, will forever be her last and greatest act of love. Please continue to send strength and love to help our family move forward without our guiding light.

    Laura’s radiant energy held your attention from the moment she arrived. Born July 11, 1983 at Bryn Mawr hospital, first born child of the late John Y. Hill and Barbara Lobb Hill Forney.  Laura grew up in her hometown of Exton, PA, while attending Downingtown Area School District, graduating high school from Downingtown High School in 2001.  At Penn State University, Laura earned her BS in Biobehavioral Health/Health Policy Administration in 2005 and MBA in Biotechnology and Health Industry Management in 2011.

    Laura’s strong work ethic speaks for itself. Accepted as an undergraduate in Biobehavioral Health, in the first class for a new degree at PSU. Once graduated from PSU, her skills were first used as a Research Associate for Centocor till 2006. While working on her Masters, she went on to Lead Studies at American College of Radiology till 2011, Lead Projects at ICON till 2014, Senior Client Relationship Manager at Covance till 2021, and since 2021, an Associate Director Project Manager at PPD at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

    Laura’s bright smile and laugh was infectious. She filled our souls with love daily. She valued family and friendship, always taking the time to stay connected with everyone who loved her. Laura was a true friend and remarkable hostess, always warming your heart with sincere questions as she caught up with you over a delicious spread. So many of us lost a best friend.

    As a child she loved playing soccer and softball for LYA and school teams. Laura continued to nurture her mind and body with literature, whole food, yoga and CrossFit as she got older. Daily walks with her family & Daphne were a staple. We will continue to see her beauty as we visit the places we walked by her side.

    Laura loved smelling, hearing and seeing the ocean – in Rehoboth Del & Sea Isle City NJ every summer as a child to vacationing in Cape Cod with her own children and family.  Her love for traveling grew as she visited Brazil & South Korea for work, Barbados & Oregon with friends and Europe with her partner Shane. Some of Laura’s favorite places to visit included Italy, France and Switzerland.

    Laura’s passion for music was present her entire life – from being 1st chair violin to attending countless live shows – she never missed a Sunday show. Laura met her partner and father of her children Shane, late night, after The Baker’s Dozen in NYC. From there, their love grew as they took on life together, living in Boston during the birth of their first son Luciano, to living in Philadelphia during the birth of their second son Nico, to purchasing a home for their children in Raynham MA. Laura fell in love with being a mother, she was present, affectionate and intuitive. Laura filled her home with stacks of books and vinyls to absorb. May her children forever be connected to her through all her favorite songs & literature.

    Laura wanted a simple life for her children. It was a priority to show her children how to grow nutrient dense food on their land, plant luscious annual gardens for the honey bees to thrive and support your local community and farmers.

    Laura’s ability to manage and prioritize goals for herself has led her to have a full life during her short time here. She was robbed of future adventures with her children that she had envisioned. While she is not here physically with us, we know she will always be with us. May she watch over us always.

    Laura is survived by her three beautiful children, Luciano D’Annunzio (4), Nicodemus James (3) and newborn Liana Lynn Manozzi, her rescue dog Daphne, her mother Barbara Lobb Hill Forney (Quakertown PA), her sister Kayla K. Hill (Coatesville PA), her grandparents Charles & Pam Lobb (Exton PA) and her partner and the father of her children M. Shane Manozzi (Raynham MA), and numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins who loved her dearly. She is preceded in death by her father John Y. Hill, grandparents Eugene & Susan Hill and grandmother Martie Wright Lobb.

    Laura’s children will forever be our connection to her earth side. To forever honor her, we promise to continue to raise her children uninhibited with Laura’s love, strength, wisdom and knowledge, as they grow into wholesome, generous individuals.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Support Her Family

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    Memorials

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  • Tammy Norman Hogan

    Tammy Norman Hogan

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    Date of Birth

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    October 12, 1991

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    Date of Death

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    June 10, 2016

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    Location

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    Plano, Texas

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-story”]Tammy Annette Norman Hogan, 24, of Kirvin, passed away June 10, 2016 at the Medical Center of Plano. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church Wortham with Pastor Robert Smith and Reverend Justin Colquette officiating. Interment will be at Woodland Cemetery in Kirvin. Visitation will be Monday evening 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church Wortham.
    She was born October 12, 1991 in Corsicana, Texas. She is a member of River of Life Church in Fairfield.

    Tammy was preceded in death by her father, Tracy Woodall, grannie, Cleo Sykes and brother-in-law, Bailey Morris Hogan. She is survived by her husband, Dustin Hogan; children, Emma Grace Hogan and Mason Bailey Hogan; mother & step-father, Rita & Buck Prince; brother, Rickey Norman; sisters, Crysta Woodall, Amanda Helms, Candy Kuykendall and Charlotte Boney; step brother, Aaron Woodall; aunts, Grace Hallmark and Nelda Pendekskup, Leeanne McDaniel, Sharon McLain, Vickie Gates, Brenda Finley, Lisa Dutchkey Lauren and Morgan; uncles, Bob Sykes, Jamie McDaniel, Dennis McLain, Herman and Billy; father-in-law, David Morris Hogan, mothers-in-law, Sue Hogan and Sherri Jackson; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • April Sheatz Martinez

    April Sheatz Martinez

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    Date of Birth

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    March 8, 1984

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    Date of Death

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    May 26, 2019

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    Location

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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    Cause of Death

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    Amniotic Fluid Embolism

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-story”]April Sheatz Martinez, 35 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Kossuth passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh after giving birth to her son.

    Born March 8, 1984 in Clarion, she was the daughter of Scott and Elaine Sheatz of Cranberry.

    April graduated from Keystone High School in Knox. She graduated from Clarion University and went on to receive her master’s degree at the Robert Morris University.  She was a member of the Delta Zeta and graduated Summa Cum Laude.  April was currently working as the human resource director at the J.V. Manufacturing in Natrona Heights.

    April married Orlando Martinez who survives.

    April enjoyed coming home to the country to visit her family and friends.  She liked to travel with her husband and mother and going out to dinner with friends and she loved to go hunting and fishing with her dad and husband.

    Along with her husband and parents April is survived by her son Luca Martinez, a brother Hunter Sheatz of Cranberry, her grandmothers Helen Sheatz of Knox and Marcia Runyan of Clarion and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

    April was preceded in death by her grandfathers Harry Sheatz and James Runyan and cousins Rainey and Jermiah Sheatz.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Support Her Family

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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