Honoring the Memory
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Condolences

• June 18, 2025

  Mark Marci

  Madeline was.thought as a part of our family. My wife Lisa is so torn to find that she has passed. We will cherish the memories. My stepson Keith is one of her best friends. I also did a lot of printing and attended her movie primers. We all will miss her dearly, sorry to say we are all grieving and sending our prayers.

• June 17, 2025

  Jason Crowe

  Maddie, you are so loved and appreciated. I hope you felt that while you were here and I hope the massive outpouring of love warms your family and friends in this sad time. You were always so kind and gracious. Your passion for this art we so love is second to none. Within that art, you are immortal. A moment in time that we can always enjoy with you. We are and have always been so proud of you. You will be missed. Until next we meet.

• June 17, 2025

  Brandis and Mark Martin

  Madeline was such a sweet, funny and just awesome person. She was a good friend, incredibly talented and her smile was. infectious. We will miss her dearly. Sending my condolences and much love to her family, loved ones and friends.

• June 17, 2025

  Jonathon Knight

  Madeline was a wonderful, talented human being that wad taken from us way too soon. Fortunately she'll be fondly remembered by all the lives she touched and the film work she blessed us all with. Thanks for giving me a chance.

• June 17, 2025

  Sean Donahue

  Maddie was a great friend, a great person, had a great sense of humor. Only the good ones go so soon. Rest well Maddie, you're missed. Sean

• June 17, 2025

  Brian Edick

  My sincere condolences to Mr and Mrs Deering, Emily, and the Deering family. I remember when Maddie was young and her mother and father would drop her off at the video store, that I managed, while they did a little shopping at the Dollar Tree next door. I would supply her with a bag of popcorn while she would peruse the horror section. That was the only section she was ever interested in. When she became old enough, of course, I hired her. She was a very good employee, always willing to help the customers especially if they were interested in horror movies. As she moved on in life she was able to fulfill her dream of becoming a filmmaker. You'll never guess what type of films she made. To say I am heartbroken, is an understatement. I will always have a special place in my heart for Maddie. Rest in peace.

• June 16, 2025

  Karen Clayton

  I only knew Maddie from visiting the Southside Giant Eagle as a sales rep. She was the light of the department. I would walk in and I'd hear "Karen's here"! It's definitely going to be hard walking back in there. RIP Maddie. 😢😢😢

• June 16, 2025

  Kelsey Swanson

  Madeline was one of my best friends, despite us being a state away from each other. She taught me so much about film, and she enriched my life so much. She was one of the coolest people I've had the privilege of knowing.

• June 16, 2025

  Matt Skinner

  Maddie was my favorite person in the world. I often said she's the only person I would never block, and one day it would just be her and I left, and I meant it. It breaks my heart to think of her in the past tense. She was the best of us. Basically the opposite of me in many ways, she was slow to judge others and always tried to see the good in people. Maddie loved music and was always looking forward to her next concert. I like going to shows but I never once appreciated music the way Maddie did. She credited music with getting her through some difficult times in her life. I prayed every day for Maddie's happiness, and safety, because the world was rarely as kind to Maddie as Maddie was to the world. I'm sad thinking about all the concerts she'll never attend now. Maddie loved movies, even awful ones. As with people she could see good where many would not. Nearly every movie was a banger and typically the worst she would say about a movie was it was mediocre, and even that mild criticism was rare. I'm sad she'll never get to make Alan and I'm sad for the world that her vision for Alan will never be part of it. The world is lessor for it. Maddie loved her Pittsburgh family, Tim and Tom, Keith, Carly, and Joseph, and many other wonderful people who loved her in return. I thank God she had them in her life. My heart aches for them. Selfishly I'm sad thinking about the massive hole in my life created by Maddie's absence. She was the only person on Earth who completely got my sense of humour. I never had to explain I was kidding, and she was always laughing along with me. Whenever anything good, or bad, happened in our lives, I shared it with Maddie first. If we got concert tickets, or movie tickets, she was the first to know. If a movie had a cult, or a shark, or a hotdog, I couldn't wait to tell her. I have no idea if she even realized what a huge part of our lives she was, and that we talked about her every day. I'm sad Maddie will never see Big Shark. We always talked about her visiting Ottawa because it plays here every month. I'm sad she never got to get her Master Shake tattoo. I'm sad because she's gone far too soon, and I already miss her so much. I have no words that can do justice to how much better the world was because Maddie was in it. Maddie loved Brutus, of course. I would be remiss if I didn't mention Brutus. I'm sure Maddie would want me to. Maddie had so many interests and appreciated so many things that I am reminded of her constantly, which hurts now but I'm sure will be a blessing over time, because while I am saddened by her absence, my life is richer for having known her at all. I love you, Maddie. I miss you.

• June 16, 2025

  Cathy Wynkoop

  My husband and I met Maddie in 2021 at Tampa Bay Screams and we became fast friends. She even joked that we were her con (vention) parents. She and I bonded over our love of Jaws and Shark movies in general. She was a fan of Joel's moves and we loved her movie Spirit Animal. We got to see her again at Tampa Bay Screams the following year and Cinema Wasteland in Ohio. We chatted often on FB. We were both devasted to hear of her passing and send our deepest condolences to her family. ❤️

• June 16, 2025

  Beth Pielin

  Had the honor of working with Maddie for a few years, always a very sweet and special person. Enjoyed the conversations we had while on break or just passing. Rest in peace my friend, you and your family are in my prayers 🙏🙏

• June 16, 2025

  Tony Masiello

  So sad to hear about Maddies passing. She was a good friend and such a talented individual. I feel so thankful for our time as friends and for the honor of getting to work with her on creative projects. Rest in peace my friend, you may be gone but will never be forgotten. My sincerest condolences to all of her friends and family. - Tony Masiello

• June 16, 2025

  mark deigan

  I remember meeting Maddie at rgis in 2011., we went to many stores to do inventory and we would always show up late on purpose to get ice craem 1st/ we went to cedar point together and conneaut lake Halloween time amusement park , I would get u shitfaced before movies and concerts. our last concert we went to together was the v Doobie brothers 2 yrs ago. remember all the Thanksgiving dinners at our house. great memories from mark deigan

• June 16, 2025

  Matt Sites. Dunkin Brentwood

  Madddy will be so greatly missed at the Brentwood Dunkin. Our prayers are with Maddy's friends and family.

• June 16, 2025

  Sean Donohue

  Maddie was an amazing person. She was my friend and fan and I will never forget her. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

• June 15, 2025

  Anthony

  Im so sorry for her loss my heart is broken rip

• June 15, 2025

  Jan Daly

  Nancy, Tom and Emily, sincere condolences on your loss, losing a child an sibling is so very difficult. May your precious memories help you at this sad time. Prayers for you all Jan Daly and family

• June 15, 2025

  Ryan Baker

  My sympathy to the family. Maddie was an instant light as soon as you met her. She didn't even have to know you beforehand. She sensed the bright aura of a person, and that became an unspoken bond of friendship without verbal conformation. She knew 'her people,' and she embraced us misfits as kindred spirits. Others know her more than I do, but the few times we have met up.. it was an immediate, mutual smile that made me glad I know her. Now, her mission is to find cosmic sharks, direct and act in many of those movies, and find new friends that have passed on before her... She will definitely have an audience in heaven that will also appreciate her light and creative vibes. RIP Maddie.. be good, or be good at it.

• June 15, 2025

  Anthony

  I'm so sorry about her death she was my friend on fb my condolences go out to her family

• June 15, 2025

  Brandon Kaczor-Spawn

  Words cannot express. I lost a family friend. A family member, a friend that I have known for over 20 years. High school.. Maddie's family have taken me in as one of their own. This is such a shock. I am very numb. My heart goes out to Tom and Nancy and Emily and the rest of the Deering family. So many good memories, family gatherings that I was invited to parties and and many conventions.... so many laughs so many memories and so many times staying up late watching movies, we will be forever missed rip Maddie. Brandon Kaczor-Spawn

• June 15, 2025

  Kirk Smarsh

  I am sorry to hear of Maddy's passing, she was always so nice to everyone at work. She will be missed. Kirk Smarsh

• June 15, 2025

  Tami Good

  So sorry to hear of Maddie's passing. I worked at Southside Giant Eagle with her in the produce department. What a wonderful kind soul she was..

• June 15, 2025

  Jarrod Edson

  She was a wonderful friend, she had such a fun kind soul. Will miss yapping with her about horror movies

• June 15, 2025

  Matt Galloway

  My heartfelt condolences to Madeline's loved ones. She impacted so many lives and she will be celebrated forever.

• June 15, 2025

  Cary and Tammy Blumling

  Always a great friend to my daughter..She will be forever missed. God bless and so sorry for your loss... The Blumling Family

• June 15, 2025

  Gregory Lamberson

  I am so sorry to hear of Madeline's passing, areal blow as she was loved and appreciated by so many people far and wide, My condolences to all of her loved ones. - Greg Lamberson