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Rachel C. Sheehan

December 11, 1994 ~ November 2, 2017 (age 22) 22 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Dan on November 3, 2021 11:59 AM
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A candle was lit by Miranda on January 28, 2020 5:48 PM
Message from Michael Kopanic, Jr.
May 5, 2018 8:42 AM

I was so moved to learn that Rachel has passed away. I have wonderful memories of her when I used to take our dog for a walk. She was always kind and friendly, and funny.
I said a rosary for her and signed her in for Mass intentions. She is in my thoughts and prayers, and I sent a message to my daughters, who also knew her.
With sincerest condolences, Mike
Message from Paula Barr
February 22, 2018 4:25 PM

A prayer will be said with my deepest sympathy for your beautiful daughter! sending hugs and prayers to her sweet mother! Paula Barr
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A candle was lit by Paula Barr on February 22, 2018 4:21 PM
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A candle was lit by Ashley on December 15, 2017 11:25 PM
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A candle was lit by Miranda on December 4, 2017 11:02 AM
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A candle was lit by Elijah Lyons on November 27, 2017 12:52 PM
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A candle was lit by Michelle Clark on November 20, 2017 3:48 PM
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A candle was lit by Julia McCuch on November 15, 2017 11:15 AM
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A candle was lit by Jamie Machin on November 15, 2017 11:15 AM
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A candle was lit by Jonna K. on November 13, 2017 7:29 PM
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A candle was lit by Augustine M.K Lansana on November 12, 2017 7:56 PM
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A candle was lit by Elise on November 12, 2017 1:34 PM
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A candle was lit by RANJAN VENKATESH on November 12, 2017 1:07 PM
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A candle was lit by Trevor J. Graham on November 12, 2017 11:23 AM
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A candle was lit by Jon M. on November 12, 2017 9:03 AM
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A candle was lit by IUP Freshman on November 12, 2017 6:02 AM
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A candle was lit by Swetha on November 11, 2017 6:02 PM
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A candle was lit by Bashirah on November 11, 2017 3:39 PM
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A candle was lit by Sadie on November 11, 2017 6:17 AM
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A candle was lit by Madeline S. on November 11, 2017 5:46 AM
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A candle was lit by Kristina on November 11, 2017 3:13 AM
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A candle was lit by Sariaya on November 10, 2017 10:06 PM
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A candle was lit by Danielle F. on November 10, 2017 6:36 PM
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A candle was lit by Ben on November 10, 2017 3:59 PM
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A candle was lit by Mya Barker on November 10, 2017 3:58 PM
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A candle was lit by IUP Women’s Lacrosse on November 10, 2017 3:51 PM
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A candle was lit by Paige on November 10, 2017 3:49 PM
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A candle was lit by Justin on November 10, 2017 3:47 PM
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A candle was lit by Hawk Talk on November 10, 2017 3:46 PM
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A candle was lit by Chang on November 10, 2017 3:39 PM
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A candle was lit by IUP Education Abroad on November 10, 2017 3:33 PM
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A candle was lit by IUP field hockey on November 10, 2017 3:07 PM
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A candle was lit by Bo on November 10, 2017 3:06 PM
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A candle was lit by abriana on November 10, 2017 2:43 PM
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A candle was lit by IUP Freshman on November 10, 2017 2:34 PM
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A candle was lit by Shalisa on November 10, 2017 2:31 PM
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A candle was lit by IUP Staff on November 10, 2017 2:25 PM
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A candle was lit by Christian Hilliard on November 10, 2017 2:23 PM
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A candle was lit by Kaitlyn on November 10, 2017 2:22 PM
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A candle was lit by Tyler on November 10, 2017 2:12 PM
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A candle was lit by Alexiss Griggs on November 10, 2017 2:09 PM
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A candle was lit by Sydney Hicks on November 10, 2017 2:09 PM
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A candle was lit by Alexis Holloway on November 10, 2017 1:57 PM
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A candle was lit by IUP Freshman on November 10, 2017 1:51 PM
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A candle was lit by Kendall on November 10, 2017 1:50 PM
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A candle was lit by Ashley on November 10, 2017 1:34 PM
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A candle was lit by Alexis on November 10, 2017 1:33 PM
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A candle was lit by Maya Deroba on November 10, 2017 1:29 PM
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A candle was lit by Ashley on November 10, 2017 1:22 PM
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A candle was lit by A Freshman of IUP on November 10, 2017 1:15 PM
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A candle was lit by Simon on November 10, 2017 1:14 PM
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A candle was lit by Kristin Graham, IUP Financial Aid on November 10, 2017 1:05 PM
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A candle was lit by Brian Darby on November 10, 2017 1:01 PM
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A candle was lit by Hanna on November 10, 2017 1:00 PM
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A candle was lit by S.T. on November 10, 2017 12:52 PM
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A candle was lit by Brittany on November 10, 2017 12:48 PM
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A candle was lit by Zhaneya on November 10, 2017 12:46 PM
Message from Pearl Berman, Ph.D.
November 10, 2017 12:41 PM

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan,

I was terribly distressed to hear of Rachel's death. I only knew her briefly from her interactions with me this semester but I found her to be a very special young woman and it is a loss to our department that she won't be returning to complete her psychology major.

With deep regrets,

Pearl Berman, Ph.D.
Chair, Psychology Department
IUP
Message from Rachel's family
November 21, 2017 8:42 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words.
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A candle was lit by Jason Brook Morse on November 10, 2017 12:38 PM
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A candle was lit by Taylor Pedmo on November 10, 2017 12:33 PM
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A candle was lit by Rawan on November 10, 2017 12:32 PM
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A candle was lit by Nakoya Beady on November 10, 2017 12:24 PM
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A candle was lit by Hunter Espenshade on November 10, 2017 12:21 PM
Message from Cory Shay
November 10, 2017 12:20 PM

My deepest condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you though this difficult time.
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A candle was lit by Ling Cao on November 10, 2017 12:16 PM
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A candle was lit by Jay and Cindy Day on November 10, 2017 7:09 AM
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A candle was lit by Maria Urbain on November 8, 2017 3:38 PM
Message from Donna Stock Vaughn
November 7, 2017 3:51 PM

My deepest condolences are sent to all of you during this very difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Message from ROSALIE LEYDIC
November 6, 2017 11:43 AM

I am so very sorry for your loss..sending my deepest sympathies to your family. God bless you and give you strength..
Message from Rachel's family
November 7, 2017 2:42 PM

Thank you so much!
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A candle was lit by Samantha McDaniels on November 6, 2017 11:29 AM
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A candle was lit by Andrew Williams on November 6, 2017 1:03 AM
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A candle was lit by Troy shilling on November 5, 2017 9:35 PM
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A candle was lit by Linda (Eberhart) Lansdale on November 5, 2017 4:39 PM
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A candle was lit by Ellett and Lue Johnson on November 5, 2017 9:42 AM
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A candle was lit by Nate and Corliss Green on November 5, 2017 9:41 AM
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A candle was lit by Flis & Gallagher families on November 4, 2017 8:50 PM
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A GRANDMA'S GARDEN  TABLE BASKET was sent on November 4, 2017

There are no words to express our deepest sympathy. Please know all of you are in our hearts and prayers. With all our love ~ Jim and Debbie McGowan and Edna Becher Family

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A candle was lit by Michelle Lower on November 4, 2017 1:07 PM
Message from Kati Godersky
November 4, 2017 11:45 AM

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for all of you for the loss of your beautiful, sweet Rachel. She was the kindest, most loving, sincere soul who greeted me at every IUP visit by running up to give a big, sincere hug and hello. I am praying that she is resting with God and am praying for all of you that you find strength in one another and in your memories of a beautiful soul taken way too early. ~ Kati Godersky, mother of IUP housemate Megan Godersky
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A candle was lit by Sondra Hamer on November 4, 2017 9:49 AM
Message from Dr. Denise A. Narcisse
November 4, 2017 8:47 AM

Please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of your beloved Rachel. May you find comfort in knowing that others are holding you in prayer
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A candle was lit by Dr. Denise A. Narcisse, Associate Professor, YSU on November 4, 2017 8:45 AM
Message from Lorie Conrad Dell
November 4, 2017 8:13 AM

Condolences to you and your family. May your memories of Rachel get you through these difficult days. Prayers for all. Lorie
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A RAY OF SUNSHINE was sent on November 4, 2017

Our deepest sympathies. Love: Deonna, Bethany, Brianna, Elizabeth, Lindsey, & Taylor

Message from Vincent, Jocelyn, Christian, Chris and Cameron Ingram
November 4, 2017 12:12 AM

We are thankful that we had the opportunity to meet Rachel this summer. She was a very nice and pleasant young Lady. We pray that God will ease your pain and give your family strength to carry on in the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you in knowing that her life was not in vain.

Sincerely, the neighbors of Nectarios Georgopoulos
Vincent and Jocelyn Ingram and sons


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An A GARDEN PATH was sent on November 3, 2017

Until we see you again, we love you Rachel. We are so lucky to have loved someone as special as you. Love, Shelly, Megan, Nicole, Emily and Patrick

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