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In Memory of
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JOHN
MICHAEL YURKEWICZ
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April 22, 2009 - April 24, 2009 |
John Michael Yurkewicz, peacefully went home to be with our generous
Lord, Jesus Christ on Thursday April 24, 2009 at St. Vincent Health
Center.
Though John Michael was diagnosed with
Trisomy 18, a genetic disorder
affecting the 18th Chromosome, his parents, Stephen R., Sr. and Susan D.
Wingerter Yurkewicz welcomed the blessing he was, acknowledging that
every life is precious.
John Michael amazed everyone during his short life by drawing an entire
community together and gifting all who knew of his existence with a
sense of the profound dignity of life. He has left a deep impact of his
tiny footprints on the hearts of his four brothers, Isaac, Stephen Jr.,
Samuel, and Jamie as well as his two sisters, Lily and Susie. John
Michael's grandparents, Steve and Marlene Yurkewicz and Ann Wingerter
have loved this precious baby throughout his entire 36 1/2 weeks of
pregnancy and two whole days of life. He is greatly loved and cherished
by many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his maternal
grandfather James Wingerter.
John Michael rests in Calvary Cemetery.
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Memories |
Not knowing the little guy, I did my best to make a page that would bring
warmth and love to all who view it. My heart goes out to all his
family. John Michael will always have a place at Life Ever After.
Please send your thoughts and comments to
Memories
Maggie Harrison |
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Stopping by with a memory of Christmas 2009 |
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Dearest Friends in Christ,
I want to share my sorrow in the loss of your precious little angel. A
dear mutual friend, Stacey DeStefano, has shared your story with me and
I have been praying for you all. Although we may never meet here on this
earth, I know I will meet you both and little John Michael in Heaven.
May God Grant you all comfort at this time of loss.
God Bless you all
Brenda Scott
Cortland, OH
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April 28, 2009
We haven't met, but I know someone in your family. I am so very sorry
for the loss of your beautiful baby boy. Just looking at his picture
breaks my heart. Please try to stay strong for your other children and
remember that God has promised that in due time every tear will be wiped
away.
Ken W.
Erie, Pennsylvania |
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Dear Ann,
Once again your goodness and strength will be called upon
to comfort your family. Know that the prayers and love of your Villa
sisters will uplift you through Christ's blessing.
Louise Bachmaier, Erie, Pennsylvania |
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April 27, 2009
Steve, Susan, Isaac, Stevie, Lily, Susie, Sammy, and Jamie,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will continue to be in my thoughts and
prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Rebecca Whitman
North East, Pennsylvania |
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Steve and family, our thoughts, prayers and love are with you in this
difficult time.
Lacer
Edinboro |
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May God comfort you in your time of need. My deepest
sympathy.
Beth Bohun,
Erie, Pennsylvania |
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Susie and Steve are thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss.
Chris and Shannon Wingerter
Fairview, Pennsylvania |
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Dear Steve & family,
We are very sorry for your loss. No parent should have to bury their
child.
We are sure little John is your special angel in heaven.
You have our sympathy and we will keep you in our prayers.
Del & Nancy Loringer,
Erie, Pennsylvania |
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Sue, Steve, and family,
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your beautiful baby, John Michael.
He was and always be a beautiful testimony of how precious life is. You
are all in our prayers.
Julie and Tex Brieger,
Erie, Pennsylvania
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April 27, 2009
Steve, Susan and all relatives,
Our deepest sympathy is offered to all of you with John's passing into
eternal life.
In John's Gospel, Chapter 11, verses 25 and 26, we read:
"I am the resurrection and the life: whoever believes in me, even if he
dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never
die."
Believe!
May God continue to bless and watch over all of you during John's
entrance into his eternal reward in heaven.
God Bless, Prayers, and Love,
Kathy, Chuck, Carl, Rob, and Nicole Adamczyk
Erie, Pennsylvania
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May GOD'S loving and comforting hand touch you and your family at this
time.
I wanted to extend my heart felt sympathy. God Bless.
Ken Tafelski,
Erie, Pennsylvania
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From the nurses at St.Vincents, our thoughts and prayers are with you in
this time of grief.
John Michael was a blessing and it was a pleasure to have met him. He
will never be forgotten.
He touched the lives of all of us here who got to be blessed with his
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Susie, Steve and family,
My prayers are with you all and I know that your faith will see you
through this difficult time.
John Michael will live in our hearts and memories forever.
John Michael, may angel wings surround you always.
love and God, bless this family
Sally Furey,
Harborcreek, Pennsylvania
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Susie and Steve,
Our deepest sympathy on the premature loss of your beloved son-John.
You and the family are in our prayers. Love, Uncle Dick & Aunt Joyce
Richard Wingerter
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOUR FAMILY. THE LOSS OF A CHILD IS
UNIMAGINABLE. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
LORI AND CRYSTAL,
ST.MARYS, Pennsylvania |
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Susie, Steve & family,
Words alone can't express how sorry we are for a loss that no parent
should have to endure. We are thinking of you and find comfort in
knowing that your loving family and community will help to get you
through this difficult time.
Much Love,
Bill, Becky, Carson & Ryan |
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We send our deepest sympathies to you during this time of grief.
--Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted. (Matt 5.5)
Mark and Nancy Pelletier
Silver Spring, Maryland |
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I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Eternal God, who sends consolation to all sorrowing hearts,
we turn to You for solace in this, our trying hour.
Though bowed in grief as our loved one departs from our midst to enter
into peace of life eternal,
we reaffirm our faith in Your compassion and Your ever-present love.
May we bear our sorrow with trustful hearts,
and knowing You are near, may we not despair.
Into Your hands we commend the spirit of our beloved.
Body and soul are Yours, O God,
and in Your presence we cast off fear and are at peace.
"There is no death, what we call death.
Is but surcease from strife;
They do not die who we call dead,
They go from life ... to Life."
The Gray Family
Kevin, Joanna, Matthew, Michael and Megan
( from St Joe's)
~ Joanna and Kevin Gray, Erie, Pennsylvania |
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My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your
memories bring you comfort.
Kevin & Sue, Erie, Pennsylvania |
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OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. IT IS ESPECIALLY HARD WHEN ONE
LOSES ANOTHER ONE WHO NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO ENJOY LIFE.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU TO THE FULLEST AND GIVE YOU PEACE.
ED & CAROLYN,
MACON, Georgia |
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Susie ,Steph and family,
Our thoughts and prayers have been and will be with you always.
John Michael, you truly are a miracle, as tiny as you are, you left a
tremendous impact on this world. You will always be in our hearts.
God Bless and Love,
Noble and Melody Brown
Melody Brown, Erie, Pennsylvania |
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