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Jane Gaertner and Neil Philipson

Jane Gaertner lit a candle of joy to share a happy memory. 40 years ago on March 27, 2022 she and Neil Philipson were married by Father Joe Beck at Chatham College Chapel in Pittsburgh.

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Kira Pipkins

We light this candle of congratulations, for Kira Pipkins, one of two girls state wrestling champions from Bloomfield High. We are in awe of your work and your success, Kira!

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Lunar New Year

We lit a candle to celebrate the Lunar New Year, celebrated in many cultures throughout Asia. May goodness be abundant in this new year, the year of the tiger.

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Joshua

Helen Lippman lit a candle of joy and gratitude on behalf of her 7-year-old grandson, Joshua. After being the foster son of her daughter Diane and son-in-law Jordan for the past six years, Joshua has finally been legally cleared so they can adopt him.  

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Doris Williams

We light this candle for Doris Williams who celebrated a very special birthday. We are sworn to secrecy regarding her age but hope this light shines to announce the incredible gift of her life and the blessing that she brings to so many. 

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Baby Olivia

Francesca Elms and Michael Drucker light this candle in celebration.  Jonathan Drucker and his wife Yuki Yang’s baby girl Olivia was born on October 2, 2021 in Guangzhou, China!  She is a big, beautiful girl. October 4th would have been her grandfather Jack’s 75th birthday, and his spirit lives on through his family.  The new...