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Contributions

Contributions may be directed to any of the following

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Condolences for Diane M. Blateri

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From : Joan O'Brien
To : Frank and Rita
Date: June 2nd 2006

To my very precious friends,

My heart is so sad today, I loved her as my own and will always have her in my thoughts with her wonderful smile and personality.

My heart is so very sad for you all, love you and miss you so much. Joan

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From : David and Linda Aiello-Shaw and family
To : Frank and Rita Blateri and Family
Date: June 3rd 2006

Dear Nick, Rita and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful daughter, sister and friend. I remember Diane as a darling young girl. So full of life. May God bless you during this difficult time. Much love to you all!
Love Linda Aiello-Shaw and family

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From : Linda Aiello-Shaw
To : Frank and Rita Blateri and Family
Date: June 3rd 2006

Frank, Rita Blateri and Family-Our thoughts and prayers are sent to you!
With love, Linda, David and family

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From : Ann Rogers (Shirl)
To : The Blateri Family
Date: June 3rd 2006

Mr. and Mrs. Blateri, and brothers Frank and Rex, I am so sorry for your loss. Diane was unique-- very funny, wise, vulnerable, yet still a strong woman. My "girly girl." I truly treasured her friendship, and will never forget her.

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From : Angie Scales
To : Frank,Rita, Frank, Rex
Date: June 4th 2006

I will miss Diane terribly. I have so many memories. She was such a great friend. I pray that God will give you the strength you need to carry on....

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From : Connie French
To : Rita Blateri
Date: June 4th 2006

Rita, I just wanted to relay to you how sorry I was to hear about your daughter. Mom (MargaretAnn French) has been keeping me updated on her health and I was so sorry to hear that she lost the battle with that disease. I am praying for you and your family that God will give you comfort and peace and strength in this very sad time. Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do.
Love, Connie French

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From : Becky (Herrick) Sherer
To : Mr. and Mrs. Blateri
Date: June 4th 2006

I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I have not talked to Diane in many years. She and I were very good friends at OSU in the Jounalism Collegr. She was also a bridesmaid in my wedding in October 1987. She was a good person and definitely my "fun" friend at OSU, full of life and energy. I was blessed to have known such a person.

May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Becky (Herrick) Sherer

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From : Pat Timmins
To : Blateri Family
Date: June 4th 2006

My Dad wrote to me today informing me that Diane had died. I am truly sorry, and extend my condolences to her family in such a trying time.

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From : Mary Coccia Ashbaugh
To : Frank & Rita Blateri
Date: June 4th 2006

Uncle Frank & Aunt Rita, Frank & Rex - you have my deepest sympathy at the loss of Diane. You are all in my heart and prayers.I know she is in glory with all of our beloved family members who have gone before, especially my Mom and Grandpa & Grandma and all of Aunt Rita's beloved family especially Dianey. We love you all very much. Always, Mary & Leigh & Family

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From : Chris Copeland
To : Frank & Rita Blateri & Family
Date: June 4th 2006

Dear Frank & Rita:
I am so sorry to hear of Diane's passing. I have often thought of her and wondered how she was doing. Diane was a wonderful person and will always have a lasting impact on my life. She will continue to hold a special place in my memories.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Chris Copeland

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From : Michael Burkey
To : The Family
Date: June 4th 2006

What a wonderful Lady Diane was. I could always count on her in HR when I had any problem. I have missed her for a very long time. My sincere Condolence to family and friends. May God Bless you all and watch over her.

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From : Sonya Turnage
To : The Blateri Family
Date: June 4th 2006

My deepest condolences go out to you at this time. Diane had been on my mind a lot the last few weeks and I asked my H.R Director how she was doing and to let her know that I was thinking about her the next time he spoke to her. Diane was thought of and prayed for often and you will be also by myself and so many others that knew her. God and time will heal your heart and bring you comfort and peace. God bless and keep you. Sincerely, Sonya Turnage

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From : JERRY FOX
To : FRANK & FAMILY
Date: June 5th 2006

FRANK & FAMILY,
IM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST, IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO....PLEASE, EMAIL ME. I WILL BE SURE TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS...

LOVE JERRY

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From : Sean Kubal and Family
To : The Blateri Family
Date: June 5th 2006

Our deepest sympathies go out to your entire family during this difficult time. We will have you all in our thoughts and prayers. I hadn't met Diane, but Frank has shared a few glimpses into her personality and life. I know that she will be missed. She was very blessed to have you as family.

Our best thoughts and prayers,

Sean and Julie Kubal

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From : LAURIE WITT
To : FRANK & FAMILY
Date: June 5th 2006

DEAR FRANK & FAMILY,I'M DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED.

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From : Natasha Gordon
To : The Blateri Family
Date: June 5th 2006

My deepest sympathies to your family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Diane is truly one of the most amazing women I have ever known. Her friendship and incredible sense of humor were a gift. What a blessing to have a friend like her in my life.

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From : Pat Turner
To : Rita & Frank
Date: June 5th 2006

Words are so inadequate. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Will see you at the Mass.

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From : Linda, Kim, Sharlene, Hayden
To : Frank, Rita, Frank, and Rex
Date: June 5th 2006

We want you as a family to know our prayers are with you. Thru Frank we've learned to love you all. May God's peace be with you in your time of sorrow.

Love Always,

Linda, Kim, Sharlene, Hayden

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From : Linda, Kim, Sharlene, Hayden
To : Frank, Rita, Frank, and Rex
Date: June 5th 2006

We want you as a family to know our prayers are with you. Thru Frank we've learned to love you all. May God's peace be with you in your time of sorrow.

Love Always,

Linda, Kim, Sharlene, Hayden

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From : Gina Ball-Sparks
To : Rex Blateri
Date: June 5th 2006

Rex-

I was very sad to read of Diane's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Gina

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From : Merideth
To : Rex and Tracey
Date: June 5th 2006

Rex and Tracey,
We just wanted to send our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. I know Diane was a wonderful sister and friend to you, Rex and also a special friend to Tracey in the short time they knew each other. May her shining spirit and kind heart continue to help you through these passing days. I know she is in heaven with a smile knowing that the 2 of you have found each other. We send my deepest thoughts of comfort and peace to all of your family.
Sincerely,
Merideth and Jeff Sellars

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From : Merideth
To : Rex and Tracey
Date: June 5th 2006

Rex and Tracey,
We just wanted to send our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. I know Diane was a wonderful sister and friend to you, Rex and also a special friend to Tracey in the short time they knew each other. May her shining spirit and kind heart continue to help you through these passing days. I know she is in heaven with a smile knowing that the 2 of you have found each other. We send our deepest thoughts of comfort and peace to all of your family.
Sincerely,
Merideth and Jeff Sellars

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From : Stacey Browning
To : Frank, Rita, Frank & Rex
Date: June 5th 2006

I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you all. Diane was very special and had a sense of humor like no other. Her terrific gifts of sarcasm, self deprecation and razor sharp wit made for the most entertaining of conversations. Her laugh was infectious, her perspectives insightful and her observations were ALWAYS so “right on the money”. Diane had the gift of saving us all a bit of time, and telling it like it REALLY was. She just cut to the chase. You always knew where you stood and how much you were loved or appreciated.

I know she will be deeply and forever missed by those who knew her well, loved her most and shared something special with her. My heart goes out to you all. Please know that Diane has been in my prayers for such a long time and you are there now. I am thinking of each of you and know that she is watching from above - and commentating. :) May you find peace in her memory.

With love,

Stacey

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From : jon furbee family
To : mr. and mrs. frank blateri
Date: June 5th 2006

Dear Frank and family: Please except our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mary Furbee

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From : Don and Veronica Hosea
To : FranK and Rita Blateri
Date: June 5th 2006

Our prayers are with you and your family. Diane was truly a wonderful person and we will miss her imensely. I feel blessed that I knew her and will always have a special place in my heart for her. God Bless you and yours

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From : Greg Appel
To : Blateri Family
Date: June 5th 2006

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Please accept my condolences. I was able to attend the showing to pay my respects but missed you. I trust in God that you will be able to get through this difficult period. Again, please accept my sympathies and may God Bless you and your family. Respectfully, Greg Appel.

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From : Maureen Cummins Anderson
To : Mr. & Mrs. Blateri (and Rex too)
Date: June 5th 2006

I'd like to send love and prayers to all of you in your loss. I haven't seen Diane since our class graduated in 1982, and remember her as always having a smile on her face. What a sweet, loving, chick! I know she'll be missed greatly. You are all in our prayers.

Love,

Maureen

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From : John Youger
To : Family and Friends of Diane
Date: June 5th 2006

I wanted to pass along my sincerest condolences for the loss of Diane. Diane hired me for my first job at Fitch in 1997. While Diane and I crossed paths at work it wasn’t until football season we really got to know each other. I didn’t realize what a big Buckeye fan she was (unless with played Penn State) until we ran into each other at HeinyGate. It was there that she introduced me to many a family member and friends with whom she hung out with back stage.

No matter whom Diane was with she always made me feel welcome and a part of the group. I count myself lucky that I was able to spend one last game with her this past year at the Texas game. It will be difficult to not see her smiling face and get a big hug the next time there is a home game.

She will be deeply missed by all who she touched.

My deepest condolences,

john

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From : Don Lewis
To : The Blateri Family
Date: June 6th 2006

Mr. & Mrs. Blateri, Frankie and Rex,
I want you to know how very much your entire family has meant to me all these many years. To lose a daughter and a sister is something I realize is beyond surreal. Diane was such a funny little kid when she was growing up. I thoroughly enjoyed her laughter and her spirit. From what I've read (at the Dispatch web condolences) she only shined brighter as an adult. So many of her friends really cherished her and for that you should really take comfort as parents and as a family. Words are all we have to express our feelings and at this time they just aren't enough. You have my sincerest sympathies and my heartfelt gratitude to have known each and every one of you. Diane will always have a genuine place in my heart and mind and her smile will continue to make all who had the pleasure of knowing her continue to smile. All my love to your family. Don Lewis

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From : Kim Snyder
To : www.johnquint.com
Date: June 6th 2006

I just found out today that Diane passed away. I was her manager at Wal-Mart Distribution and loved her so much! She was an awesome person and we became good friends on and off the job. I briefly kept in touch with her when I left there in 1995 for a year or so. I am deeply saddened by her death and you and your family will be in my prayers.

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From : Roseann Melfi & son Shawn
To : Frank & Rita Blateri
Date: June 6th 2006

Frank & Rita;
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter, Diane. My heart goes out to you. We are keeping you and your family in out thoughts & prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

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From : Marvin Walker
To : Rex Blateri
Date: June 8th 2006

Dear Rex:

Please know that many thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time, in the loss of your sister.
Sincerely, Marvin

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From : Teresa (Aiello) Heizer
To : The Blateri Family - Rita, Frank, Frankie, & Rex
Date: June 8th 2006

Dear Blateri Family,
I, as a cousin of Diane's felt such a connection to her even though we didn't see each other as often as we should have. I remember being at Christ the King Church and all of the parishes would come to our church for mass. I was so excited that Diane was on our end of town. I will never forget singing "Day by Day" on stage at my sister Margaret's wedding with Diane, Lisa, and Annette when we all were around 7 years old. I had so many wonderful times with Diane when we'd see each other at weddings and when we'd run into each other at Victory's in German Village. What great wonderful times and memories. Diane was a blast to be around! There needs to be more people in the world like her and I have learned alot from Diane. I've learned that life is short, live each day like it's your last and HAVE FUN!. She had the BEST personality of anyone I have ever met in this world. She was beautiful inside and out. I want you to know how very sad I am that she is gone. I regret not getting together with her more often. She truly was the best. I look forward to seeing her again one day and until then she will always remain in my heart and in my memories. I love all of you so much! My thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you!

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From : Patti Murtha Haban
To : Rita Rex Blateri
Date: June 10th 2006

dear Rita,
Just heard of your daughter's passing.
Rest assured she will be on my prayer list.
Stay in touch. love Patti

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From : Robin Johnson
To : Mr. and Mrs. Blateri
Date: June 12th 2006

Dear Mr. amd Mrs. Blateri, we have never met, but I knew Diane through Carol Thompson. I just wanted to let you know what a special person your daughter was. She was such a joy to be around. She always made me laugh and have fun-which is one of the most awesome qualities anyone could have, in my opinion I am still in shock over her last years, including her heart attack. All I know is life in not fair. I consider myself a better person for knowing her and I wanted you to know. I hope you and your family are doing as well as can be expected.

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From : Julio Castillo Class of 84
To : The Blateri Family
Date: June 14th 2006

I send my prayers to the entire Blateri family. We can have some sense of Solice that Diane is with God, and she will always remain in the hearts of those she touched.

Sincerely,
Julio Castillo BRHS class of 84

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From : Angie Booth-Peters and Family
To : Family/Friends of Diane
Date: August 2nd 2006

I am so sorry to hear of Diane's passing. I had no idea, it has been a while since I had been able to speak with her. I am just now finding out and feel horrible that I was not present in a timely fashion to wish her a farewell. I will say a prayer for her and all of you that she is at peace. Love, Angie

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From : Christy Vipperman
To : The Family of Diane
Date: August 3rd 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I just found out about Diane's passing after being out of touch from just having a baby. I used to work in the HR department with Diane at the Limited from 1998-2000. We kept in touch and remained friends after I had left the company. She was like a big sister to me in the time of need and always had a way to make me smile. Her courage and strength was just as big as her heart. I will miss her dearly.

You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Christy Vipperman

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