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Derek Masich

October 3, 1993 ~ April 19, 2017 (age 23) 23 Years Old
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Message from Paul & Debby Nye
April 24, 2017 2:34 PM

Dear Greg, Cheryl, and Families - Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. We are so sorry for your loss. Your son looks like he was such a joy to you all. His smile is infectious. He is at peace now. May the good Lord be with you and your family at this sad time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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A candle was lit by Carol Burkhart on April 23, 2017 9:29 PM
Cheryl and Greg,
Each soul leaves a legacy of love...each memory a bridge to comfort and connect one heart to another forever. May your memories of Derek keep your soul full and the love that surrounds you help heal your heart.

My sincerest condolences.
Message from Ginny Mazzei and Carl Chimi
April 23, 2017 9:19 PM

We are holding everyone in Derek's family in our hearts. Deeply sorry for your loss.
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A candle was lit by JoAnn Sitler on April 23, 2017 7:11 PM
Message from Robert Traugh
April 23, 2017 2:34 PM

I was very saddened to hear about Derek's passing. I will always remember the bright little Second Grader with the great smile and sense of humor. I know that he is at peace and healthy and happy once more. God Bless Derek and his entire family. With Deepest Sympathy, Mr. Traugh
Message from Jerry Owens
April 23, 2017 1:34 PM

Sincere condolences from the Owens family.
Message from Michele DeMent Valencik
April 23, 2017 1:31 PM

So sorry for your loss. Please know you are all on my thoughts & prayers. I hope you can find consolation by being with family & friends. Derek is home & he is pain free! God bless you all.
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A candle was lit by Ron Yeager and Family on April 23, 2017 10:44 AM
Message from Barry and Carla Lynn
April 23, 2017 10:41 AM

Our deepest sympathies to Carol and George. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! We are so sorry for this sad sad loss to your entire family.
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A candle was lit by Barry and Carla Lynn on April 23, 2017 10:38 AM
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A candle was lit by Chuck & Lori Kiger on April 23, 2017 8:11 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Message from Mark Kaschak and family
April 23, 2017 6:41 AM

We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
If you need anything at all please let us know.
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A candle was lit by Mark Kaschak and Family on April 23, 2017 6:38 AM
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A candle was lit by Frank, Lisa, Nicole, and Kelly Sheptock on April 22, 2017 11:32 PM
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A candle was lit by Nikki Ann Roll on April 22, 2017 7:51 PM
So very sorry for your loss. Condolences to the entire family. May his soul rest in peace and his Memory be Eternal. 🙏🙏🙏
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A candle was lit by Nikki Ann Roll on April 22, 2017 7:46 PM
Message from Carol and George Kost
April 22, 2017 6:54 PM

We are so sorry to read of Derek's passing. We know only too well how difficult it is to lose a beloved child. May God grant peace to all of you. Hopefully, the memories you have of Derek during the happy times will sustain you during this very sad time.
Message from Barry Newman jr
April 22, 2017 5:32 PM

rest in peace my friend you will never be forgotten
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A candle was lit by BJ & Lisa Newman on April 22, 2017 5:24 PM
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A candle was lit by Bob and Karen Harrison on April 22, 2017 4:08 PM
Message from Linda Coughlin
April 22, 2017 2:08 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Derek's family and with Dylan. He is now at peace.
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A candle was lit by Linda Coughlin and Peter Coughlin on April 22, 2017 2:05 PM
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A candle was lit by Bill & Mary Ann Toomey on April 21, 2017 10:38 PM
Message from Christine Seaborg
April 21, 2017 9:39 PM

Cheryl, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son.
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A candle was lit by Melanie Stemrich, Michael and Ashley Gensel on April 21, 2017 7:18 PM
Message from Joe and Laura
April 21, 2017 6:20 PM

Forever with the angels always in our hearts
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A candle was lit by Bob and Jeanne Smith on April 21, 2017 6:00 PM
Message from Bob and Jeanne Smith
April 21, 2017 5:59 PM

To all of Derek's family,
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. Praying our Heavenly Father will wrap his loving arms around you all and bring you comfort, strength and peace in these very dark hours and in the days ahead. Rest in peace Derek. ❤ Heaven has received a beautiful Angel!
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A candle was lit by Jack and Kathy Muth on April 21, 2017 5:06 PM
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We only met Derek a couple of times but our family has been keeping us updated on his medical condition over the years. Words alone can not express the sympathy we feel for you all. God Bless you all and our prayers are with you all.
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A candle was lit by Kathy and Jack Muth on April 21, 2017 5:01 PM
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A candle was lit by Angelo and Jill Venditti on April 21, 2017 4:40 PM
Dear family and friends of Derek- we are so sorry for your loss. What a long battle he fought. Our prayers and thoughts are with you now and always. Angels are carrying him to heaven with our Lord, free from all pain.Love to everyone . No words can express enough.
Message from Jerry and Karen Steward
April 21, 2017 4:32 PM

Dear Masich Family
Our prayers and sincere condolences go out to your whole family.
Derek is now with his Lord and Savior.
Pain free.
God bless you all.
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A candle was lit by Angelo and Jill Venditti on April 21, 2017 4:30 PM
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A candle was lit by Jerry and Karen Steward on April 21, 2017 4:27 PM
Message from Conrad & Karen Markle
April 21, 2017 4:20 PM

Dear Cheryl & Johnn
Our deepest sympathy to you both and your families. May God be with you in the days and weeks to come. Our prayers are with you all.
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A candle was lit by John Knowles Sr. and Family on April 21, 2017 1:59 PM
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A candle was lit by Jody and Samantha Bower on April 21, 2017 1:04 PM
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A candle was lit by Rae Adams on April 21, 2017 12:49 PM
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Message from Barbara Erb
April 21, 2017 12:01 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. Derek and my daughter Katie shared the same baby sitter when they were very little and loved playing together at Cathy's house. My favorite memory of them was driving the little car around and filling it with pretend gas. You and your family are in our prayers.
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A candle was lit by Debra Bouselli on April 21, 2017 11:59 AM
Dearest Cheryl & Family, My sincere condolences to you for the loss of Derek. Such a wonderful, sweet youngman with a great smile & a personality to match. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. It is never easy to lose a loved one. May you find comfort knowing that Derek has no more pain & he is with God....an Angel in Heaven watching over all of us!
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A candle was lit by Debra Bouselli on April 21, 2017 11:45 AM
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A candle was lit by Radell Allgaier, Susquehanna Nuclear LLC on April 21, 2017 9:31 AM
to all of Derek's family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
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A candle was lit by Radell Allgaier, Susquehanna Nuclear LLC on April 21, 2017 9:29 AM
Message from Gail (Robbins) and Ted Szklenski
April 21, 2017 9:04 AM

Prayers and condolences are with the entire family at this time.
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A candle was lit by Mary Jo Paladino on April 21, 2017 4:29 AM
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your beautiful son & brother! May God keep him safe in his arms until you all can meet again. An Angel that walked the earth will now be an Angel in heaven carrying the love of his family & friends with him. With heartfelt sympathy,
Mary Jo
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A candle was lit by Mary Jo Paladino on April 21, 2017 4:20 AM
Message from glenn shaffer
April 20, 2017 8:39 PM

Dearest Cheryl and family-So sorry for your loss. I know it's been a long and painful struggle. Now Derek is in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and he is free of pain and suffering. May His peace be with you during this time of grieving.
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