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  • Gwyneth Junkel Vives

    Gwyneth Junkel Vives

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    Date of Birth

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    April 18, 1965

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    Date of Death

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    December 21, 2001

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    Location

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    Los Alamos, New Mexico

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    Cause of Death

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    Hemorrhage

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Gwyneth Claire Vives of Los Alamos, N.M., and a lifelong summer resident of Eagle River, died Friday, December 21, 2001, in Los Alamos. She was 36.

    Gwyneth was a graduate of John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights. After high school, she attended the University of Illinois where she received a bachelor of science degree in engineering physics and a master’s in education. She received her Ph.D. in physics from the University of Florida. For the past 1 1/2 years, she was a Post Doctoral Fellow with the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Gwyneth was a member of the Division of Plasma Physics within the American Physical Society (APS).

    She is survived by her husband, Ted Vives; infant son, Alex, both of Los Alamos; father, Wolfgang O. Junkel of Mount Prospect; brothers, Steven Junkel of O’Fallon, Mo. and Eric Junkel of Des Plaines; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Junkel.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Meagan Edelman Duarte

    Meagan Edelman Duarte

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    Date of Birth

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    October 3, 1986

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    Date of Death

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    July 27, 2016

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    Location

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    Allentown, Pennsylvania

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    Cause of Death

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    Cardiovascular

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Meagan A. (Edelman) Duarte, 29, of Scarboro Lane, Northampton, died suddenly Wednesday morning, July 27, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Salisbury Twp, after being stricken at home. She was the wife of Mark D. Duarte since Sept 25, 2011.

    Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of Dale D., Jr. and Susan E. (Mraz) Edelman of Bath. Meagan was employed as an agent of ADP Insurance Co., Allentown. She attended Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cherryville. A 2005 graduate of Northampton High School, she attended St. Joseph’s University, Phila, and graduated from Moravian College, Bethlehem. She enjoyed participating in fundraising programs for the Multiple Sclerosis Association.

    Survivors: Husband; parents; sons, Grayson and Kayden. Paternal grandparents, Dale D., Sr. and wife Marilyn (Rader) Edelman of Bath. Maternal grandfather, Rev. Jerry Mraz of Northampton. Sister, Kayla Edelman and fiancé Brett Karan of Macungie. Brother, Matthew, and fiancée Jessica Horton of Bath. Aunts and uncles, Cathy, wife of John Kimmel of Lithia, FL, Karen, wife of Timothy Lockard of Laurys Station, John Mraz, and Dawn, wife of Bob Krasley, all of Allentown. Parents-in-law, Victor, and wife Maria Duarte of Northampton. Brothers in law, Cristian of Bethlehem, Daniel of Walnutport.

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    Memorials

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    Articles

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  • Laura Lenss Orefice

    Laura Lenss Orefice

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    Date of Birth

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    August 5, 1978

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    Date of Death

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    June 15, 2016

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    Location

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    Seattle, Washington

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    Cause of Death

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    Group A Strep Infection

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Laura Andrea Lenss, age 38, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016. She was born August 5, 1977, to Baiba and Andris Lenss.

    She received her BA in Architecture from UC Berkeley, and her Masters of Architecture from the University of Washington. She was an architect for SHKS Architects in Seattle, and became a Principle there in 2015. She was deeply committed to her profession and thoughtful on its effect on the community. She was appointed by the mayor to the Seattle Design Review Board.

    She treasured her friends from school, work, travel, and her son’s PEPS playgroup and daycare. She had her father’s engineer mind, her mother’s beauty and heart, and her sister’s passion for life and art. Always busy, she had been working on a book on Seattle architecture, as well as an animated film. She drew, painted, built furniture, designed buildings and parks, gardened, danced, wrote, made films, music, was a gifted cook and baker, traveler, had a cunning wit and the deepest loyalty to her family and friends. Above all else, she was the adoring and graceful mother to her sons, and the best friend and wife her husband always dreamed of.

    She is survived by her beloved husband of seven years, Matt Orefice; her sunny, funny and smart sons, Henry and Walter; her sister Kristina and brother-in-law Gary; her brother-in-law Andrew and his wife Vanessa; her brother-in-law John and his wife Kathleen; her parents Baiba and Andris; and many dear 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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  • Melissa Barone

    Melissa Barone

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    Date of Birth

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    January 2, 1981

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    Date of Death

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    July 19, 2009

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    Location

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    Freedom, Pennsylvania

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

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    Melissa Ann Barone, 28, of Freedom, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009, in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

    Born January 2, 1981, in Sewickley, a daughter of Richard G. and Deborah L. Mickle Barone, of Freedom, she was an employee of Coventry Health Care of Cranberry Township and was formerly employed by Giant Eagle in Baden. A member of St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Moon Township, she was a 1999 graduate of Freedom High School and received her B.S. degree in Communications from Robert Morris University in 2003. She was a volunteer with Animal Friends in Ben Avon.

    In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Michelle L. and Timothy Casto, New Sewickley Township; a niece, Brianne E. Casto, New Sewickley Township; her maternal grandfather, Clifford Mickle, Moon Township; paternal grandfather, Robert Barone, Coraopolis; her boyfriend, Robert Dummer, Valencia, PA, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

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    Memorials

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  • Cassi Harris Rott

    Cassi Harris Rott

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    Date of Birth

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    September 25, 1979

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    Date of Death

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    February 8, 2016

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    Location

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    Clay Center, Kansas

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Cassia “Casi” Rott, a mother, wife and resident of Clay Center, KS, died unexpectedly on February 8, 2016 at the age of 36.

    Casi is survived by her husband, Joey Rott; her children, Chloe Wren, Tenley Rose, Asher Lea, Levi Charles and Piper Jean; her parents, Chadd and Cynthia Harris; and sister Charissa Harris. By marriage, she is survived by mother- and father-in-law Charles and Barbara Rott; siblings Jeremy and Micah Rott, Kimbrey and Jeff Hinton, and Brady and Kylie Rott. She was aunt to nine nieces and nephews: Silas, Jonas and Corinne Rott; Reece, Carly and Charlie Hinton; and Lilah, Graham and Owen Rott.

    Casi was born in Liberal, Kansas on September 25, 1979. She was raised in Olathe, Kansas and attended school at Olathe South High School. After graduation, she worked at Garmin where she and Joey met. On May 13, 2006, they were married and moved to Joey’s hometown of Clay Center, Kansas within the year. Together, they purchased and renovated their dream farmhouse and created a home to grow their family. On September 22, 2008 and December 6, 2013 respectively, they welcomed two beautiful daughters, Chloe and Tenley, who were the most important part of Casi’s life. On January 29, 2016, they celebrated the joyful birth of beautiful, healthy triplets: Asher, Levi and Piper.

    Casi was a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and aunt. She worked as a secretary for the USD 379 School Board Office and then at Garfield School and was a member of S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed many various hobbies including crocheting, sewing, gardening and art. She was a talented homemaker and cook, loved to travel and also had a great love for the outdoors, including hunting with Joey. She was known for her loving heart, her laugh, her creative soul and her zest for life. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”profile-links-header”]

    Memorials

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  • Samantha Galloway Grandon

    Samantha Galloway Grandon

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    Date of Birth

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    March 21, 1991

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    Date of Death

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    September 26, 2022

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    Location

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    Denver, Colorado

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    Cause of Death

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    Maternal Mental Health

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    Who She Was

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    Her Story

    [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Samantha Renee Grandon (née Galloway) was born on March 21, 1991 to Karen and Barry Galloway on Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska and was a proud big sister to Dane and Max Galloway.

    Samantha was a light to everyone she met. She was an amazing daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, niece, friend, parishioner, teacher- the list goes on.

    Most importantly, Samantha was the wife of Christian Grandon and mother of their three beautiful young daughters- Lyra, Rosalia, and Lucia. Her husband Christian loved her endlessly. Their love for their girls, too, has no bounds.

    Christian and Samantha met the summer after high school on July 25, 2009. Thanks to Sam’s knack for trip planning, their long-distance relationship between Illinois and Missouri flourished as they patched together charter buses, Amtrak routes and rides from friends on a college student budget.

    They transferred to Truman State University to be closer, and their love grew as they finished their college years. Chris and Sam graduated together and soon after, wed on the day after the Feast of St. Valentine. Their family eventually grew to five as they welcomed their three daughters into the world over the next eight years.

    Samantha had a deep love of God’s creation and always made sure the family took time to enjoy the great outdoors. She loved taking her brothers to Broemmelsiek and Klondike parks near her home in Missouri. Her love for the outdoors flourished after moving to Colorado and could often be found out on the trails with her girls. This love was nurtured by Park Ranger classes she was able to take through a scholarship. She dreamed of wearing the Park Ranger uniform someday. She would have been the best ranger in the history of our great nation.

    Samantha was both a hockey fan and player. She enjoyed going to Missouri River Otters games and played several seasons with the St. Louis Cyclones girls hockey team. She always had an affinity for the Colorado Avalanche and was so full of joy watching the team celebrate their championship win this summer. Sam was also a deep lover of music – she played guitar, sang, frequently attended concerts, and even befriended members of superstar bands. She took pleasure in sharing her bevy of interests with everyone around her.

    Although Samantha received treatment for the disease that was robbing her of her joy and hope, she fell victim to her battle with postpartum depression on Monday, September 26, 2022.

    We share with St. Paul the firm conviction that “nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:39).

    We cling tenaciously to Jesus’ promise regarding our faithful departed: “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand” (John 10:28).[/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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