Chelsea Larae Burkholder

Those we love remain with us…In the whisper of the wind, In a soft rain that falls from heaven, In each sunrise, In every single start that lights the night sky and in every single memory we hold within our hearts….. Chelsea LaRae Burkholder, came into our arms on June 29, 2003 and went to her heavenly home on January 25, 2008 following a 2 year, 4 month battle with cancer. A loving and happy child, Chelsea leaves her parents Janelle L. (Schnupp) and R. Bernell Burkholder Jr., her brother Kyle B. Burkholder; and sisters Natacha L. and Hannah B. Burkholder all at home (RR1, Box 233, Rome, PA 18837). Her maternal grandparents Dale L. and Velma Schnupp; paternal grandparents: R. Bernell Sr. and Lillian Burkholder; paternal great grandparents Wilbur Sr. and Pauline Hartranft; several aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and special caregivers who provided comfort and love to Chelsea. A time of remembering and celebration of Chelsea's life will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 10 at the North Rome Wesleyan Church, Rome, Pa. Interment and prayers of committal will follow in the Darling Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Monday, January 28th from 2-4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols. Memories and condolences for the family may also be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Heart to Hand Ministries, Inc. c/o Woody Wolfe, a musicianary who provided music and comfort to Chelsea while in the hospital, 733 E. Front Street, Danville, PA 17821-2121.