julia dweck obituary including Willow Lane Elementary

The Ottawa community is mourning the loss of Rodrigue Longema, a promising seventh-grader who passed away on October 4th, 2023. The loss of Julia Dweck, a beloved instructor at Willow Lane Elementary School in Allentown, Pennsylvania, has also left the community in mourning. Both of these individuals touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. In this article, we pay tribute to their lives and legacies.


Remembering Rodrigue Longema

Rodrigue Longema was a young man with a bright future ahead of him. He was a beloved member of the Ottawa community, known for his infectious smile and love of life. Rodrigue was a talented student and a dedicated community leader who worked tirelessly to promote social and cultural diversity in the city. He was also a successful entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for youth education. Rodrigue's untimely death is a loss not just for his family, but for the entire Ottawa community.

A GoFundMe page has been established to help Rodrigue's family with the funeral expenses. The page has already raised a significant amount of money, a testament to the impact that Rodrigue had on the community. A memorial service to celebrate Rodrigue's life will be held on October 15th, 2023, at St. John's Community Center in Ottawa

Remembering Julia Dweck

Julia Dweck was a gifted resource instructor at Willow Lane Elementary School in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where she worked for 18 years. She was also an accomplished author of illustrated children's books, with over 29 titles available as e-books, hardcover, and softcover. Julia was a lead program organizer and founder of the Gifted Writers Mentoring Program at Columbia University in New York City, where she was inducted into the CU Teachers Hall of Fame in 2023. Julia was a beloved daughter, adored mother, cherished wife, loved sister, respected colleague, friend to all, and revered by her many students.

Julia passed away on October 11th, 2023, at the age of 64. She battled pancreatic cancer, although the cause of death has not been disclosed. A series of blood clots resulted in multiple strokes, which she was recovering from. Julia's family has requested that donations be made to PanCan (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) and The Giving Tree Lehigh Valley Health Network Hospice in lieu of flowers. Private services will be held for Julia.

Conclusion

The loss of Rodrigue Longema and Julia Dweck has left their communities in mourning. Both individuals touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. We pay tribute to their lives and legacies and offer our condolences to their families and loved ones.

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