One of our many favorite pictures of you....he was getting ready for a bath and you just had to get one more cuddle in with your "boyfriend".  Thank you for caring so much for him.

love,

The Widmer's   

Danielle, your refreshing smile and positive attitude was so encouraging for us as we endured the NICU with David....thanks for making us breath easy knowing that you were checking up on him.

love,

The Widmer's    

My Dearest Danielle,

Our family will never forget your awesome smile, your gentle touch, and your undivided attention you gave our Sweet David.  Thank you for everything you did for him.  He came home September 19, 2014 right after we found out you were gone forever.  We never got to officially thank you and I'm sure you would have been rejoicing with us that he got to go home.  Until we meet again...your memory will forever be in our greatful hearts.

Love,

Brad & Jody Widmer

Sabrina, Emma, and your sweet boyfriend David       

My heart goes out to Danielle's family and friends.I am extremely sad for you, for me and all others that knew her.I have had the pleasure of working with Danielle as a float nurse working in NICU at Akron Childrens. I worked many night shifts and with her "no worries" attitude  that got me through a few tough nights. I have the greatest respect for her. She taught me many things about the Jewish culture that I really had no idea about. We had a conversation one night about the Jewish diet vs the typical American diet. She pointed out the symbols on cans and jars with the kosher label. She laughed that I was enjoying this so much, her knowledge and respect for the Jewish Community, but it was so pleasant to hear a young women's speak so highly of her love of life. I am really going to miss her. Never to be replaced. God be with you during this very difficult time. I know that she already has her wings and she is watching over all of us, especially the babies. Thank you Danielle for being you. You are loved and missed greatly.

As I read the thoughts of Danielle's family and close friends, I can only sit back be saddened and think of too, how truly special this young woman was. In the short time I worked with her at Akron Children's, floating to the NICU, she was a true beacon of light that resignated through all the lives she has touched. Such a wonderful person and a true gift from God. Caring, compassionate, helpful, beautiful, intelligent, honorable, kind and loving to name a few. That who she was and always will be. As she rest in Gods loving peace, my heart is extended to the Sprechman family. In this time of great sorrow, I pray for comfort and healing. God bless you all.

Danielle was my Delta Gamma big sister. I remember how excited I was when I found out she was my big, I was so happy to be able to call her that. She was my first mentor in college and taught me that there's always two sides to every story so always be kind. We used to have very long conversations about such in depth topics. I remember singing "when you go to college" with her and being so proud that she was my big. We sang that song along with two other sisters to a room full of potential new members, one them turned out to be my first little sister, Danielle's grand little. I loved sharing that legacy with her. She will forever be in my heart, LITB

Danielle was one of my closest friends during my time at the University of Akron, when I was studying for my undergraduate degree. We shared memories. She told me about her life. She was such a beautiful, intelligent, fascinating young woman. She talked to me about the Jewish faith.

I think the last thing we did together was sing. She was an amazing piano player. We both lived in the Honors College dorm, and on the ground floor there was a commons room with a piano. One afternoon I sat with her and she played "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from the Wizard of Oz on the piano. And we sang together.

Her voice was like her personality: strong, unique, resilient, beautiful.

Danielle, this is a shock and I will always miss you. I know that you have found peace in Heaven. You were such a bright light, and I wish I would have told you that more often. God bless you and your family. I will miss you.