Dear Vanessa and Family,

The photo and description of your mom captured her to a T! I was lucky enough to work with her in otolaryngology for many years and not only did we work well together but we became fast friends. We have stayed in touch over the years via cards at Christmas and I was always amazed that she followed up on all that I reported in the last year's card! But then again, that's your mom, very caring and sincerely interested in people from all walks of life. She was a class act - dressed to the nines from top to bottom and perfectly coiffed - and I have no doubt that Heaven is having quite an eclectic party with your mom serving as hostess! Lucky to have known her and deeply sorry for your loss.

Mary Jo Tutchko

Dear Sweet Maggi, if you haven't tracked Frank down by now, it is most certainly because he is not where you are.

Our paths first crossed at Howe Court. I was renting 203 long before I purchased 104. Not unsurprisingly, you were intrigued by my choice of music. I never knew any white russians before you made me one, and one was about all I could handle. You called me "Love" and "Duckie" and I thought I was special... until I heard you call someone else those same pet names. But that's just it, you could make anyone feel special (if you were so inclined) and I always felt that way with you..

Those were good days Maggi. Days without worry or care.

I've already been missing our friendship since the cruelties of life have pulled me away from Shadyside.

Maggi, now you get to enjoy your reward, and reunite with those who've gone before you. I know Michael is there, and Smokie-- now content, having missed you so. You no doubt have a bottomless glass of grapefruit juice, and you will never run out of misty120's. Please find my mum and give her a hug and tell her how much I miss her.

I'll see you in a little bit of time; we'll enjoy a white russian.

Tom

Thomas Tihey

xxx ooo