May 05, 2019

I just learned that a dear friend from college passed away.  My prayers go out to her husband and family. Emily was a trusted and loyal friend during my time at Bloomsburg University.  She used to borrow my car to visit her family in Sayre, Pennsylvania.  She always cared about her family and friends.
Frank Kashimba  

Mike and the entire Maurer family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I want you all to know how special Emily was to all of us on this side of the United States. Emily wrote to her Aunt Jeanette all of the time and always make special effort to stay in touch and let us know what was going on in the Maurer family. While cleaning out Aunt Jeanette’s house in California, I ran across numerous letters and post cards from her and Mike. Aunt Jeanette never threw out a card or letter it appeared and even when she was assisted living, she received post cards from Emily. All wished her well and kept her informed of what she and Mike were doing and what was happening with her brothers and their lives. Each one ended with her typical "say hello to my cousins" (Ty, Mike & Scott Miller). Mom loved Emily and always enjoyed talking to her and hearing from her and on behalf of the cousins: THANK YOU EMILY for being there. Emily was the only female in the family (both Maurer and Miller families had boys) Emily was the matriarch of the families keeping all of the boys in line. She was and always will be special to us and you will never know how much we appreciate her. God Bless you Emily

Dear Michael although I never met you or Merideths’ beloved Miss Emily"I felt as if I knew her through her kindness to my daughter and her family. Knowing her enabled them to enjoy their time in Florida by feeling that they had an alternative family while far from home. I can only say that I feel so sad at her going and can"t imagine the pain you feel.  I am thinking of you at this time.

Annabelle Langdale. Melbourne, Australia
tymillerarch1@gmail.com

Cousin Emily provided the glue that held the extended Fox side of our family together.

Through the passing years, I have come to better appreciate that wonderful gift she has provided us. A string of special moments she carefully crafted and then shared with us all. Moments that flowered into the warmth of "family" and a gift of "home" she carefully curated and then passed on to each of us.

Mike and all the Maurer family, my thoughts and blessings are with you.

Ty

Mike and Family of Emily,
We were so blessed to have known Emily. She was such a caring woman, so full of life. We enjoyed the times we spent with you and her at the get togethers at you home. Amanda was very fortunate to have you, Mike, and Emily in her life. we will miss Emily.

Sincerely
Dave & Shannon Guigley

Dearest Mike, words will never be enough to express how much Emily meant to us, our loving, funny, compassionate Miss Emily, who was always there when we needed help, support, love and guidance, especially while trying to find our way in a new country. Even 11 years after leaving the US, Aiden still refers to Emily as "his Nanna in America". We will never forget her infectious zest for life. She truly taught us that when the going gets tough, the tough get going and I have to say that our lives were the better for meeting her. Since learning of Emily’s passing, it has been extremely painful knowing that we have lost such a bright light, someone we truly loved and will always miss. We know exactly how much the two of you meant to one another, a rare love, an absolute love and we know that things have to be very tough for you at this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
Merideth, Mick, Emma and Aiden (Emily’s Aussie kids)

I am in such disbelief in the loss of cousin Emily. Alays caring, giving, loving and full of life.

Emily’s first (and only) Tommy’s burger. living in Long Beach CA and meeting Mike. Escaping Aunt Joyce and Jeanette to grab a hoagie on a Friday night in Sayre. Sending me home to Phiily with a gallon of spaghetti sauce. Dinner in Palm Springs. My nephew’s wedding in Baltimore. All ordinary memories made extraordinary by Emily’s amazing spirit which will remain with me always.

Sending Love and Light to Mike and all the Maurers.

‘Cuz’ Scott
scoots2farr@earthlink.net

Emily, Valerie and I only just got to get to know you and Mike these last few years, but we will never forget your energy and spirit for life. I wish we had had more time together, but I will cherish the times we shared. Like my grandmother of whom you always reminded me so so much (your Aunt Janette, my Grandma Miller), we all lost you too soon. But you’ll always be with us in our hearts and memories. Your enthusiasm for life is infectious. We love you always.

Love,
Jeremy Miller (jmiller01@gmail.com), and Valerie

Emily’s heart always had room for one more. I have momories of her kindness and friendship that I will remember always.  Mike I was saddened to hear of Your loss, my thoughts are with you as you go through this sad time.
Rose Allen. Brisbane Australia.  rose.allen@westnet.com.au

Dear Mike, We are truely sorry for your loss.  Emily’s passing has come as a complete shock to all of us here in Australia.  We had some great times together since first meeting in Florida all of those years ago.  You and Emily became our extended family from the time we first met.  There is nothing we can say to make this time better, but remember we are always thinking of you.  Stay strong and keep well.  Nettie, Ed & James Piekusis – Canberra, Australia.
malibudry@hotmail.com  and eddie.piekusis@defence.gov.au

Aunt Emily was the most Alive person in my life, she was the only person in my life who cared about what was going on in my life day to day. I talked to her every day via email and she was actually very upset when we had not talked in a day or two, her concern for me was actual and without doubt.

I miss her very much, her wisecracks, her smart comebacks but most her wisdom. She was the one person in my life who actually cared about what was going on, what the weather was here, how the band was doing., anything to talk.

I live my life thinking "what would Emily do" and the answer is always right, always sane and correct.

I have cried for hours because I miss her so. She was the strongest woman in my life, the most vibrant soul I have ever come across, my friend,

I miss Aunt Em dearly, but I know she was the brightest light in my world, she changed and influenced me more than any other person in my life and I must carry on thinking "what would Emily do?", always with love and laughter. I miss her very much, send the cards my way.

Trayman (Kevin Gilpatrick)

Dear Mike –
I am so sorry to hear of Emily’s passing.  She was such a little ball of energy that always made me laugh.  41 years is a lifetime please know that my thoughts and prayers are with, her family and friends.

Much Love,
Heidi

Mike,
So sorry to hear about your wife’s passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Connie Cribari

Dear Uncle Mike,
Words will never be able to express how we feel about you and Emily. Our hearts go out to you. We wish we could be there for you right now, but we will get together another time and remember the great times. Until then, God bless you and comfort you.
Kenneth and Denise

To Emily’s Family,  I know Emily in high school and when she attended Bloomsburg.  She was always fun to be with and also very kind.  I am sure you will all miss her very much.
Best Regards,
Melinda(Armstrong)Malmros

dear mike, we were deeply saddened to hear of emilys passing. emily and i had a lot of fun together in all of our school years. our prayers go out to you, michael and to emilys family.
joe and judy varner.