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Deborah Schneider Obituary

LOUISVILLE - Deborah Phenneger Schneider, 62, of Louisville, died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Hospice Center, Lexington. Debbie graduated cum laude from the University of Kentucky in 1972 with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She remained a life-long avid UK fan and supporter. Debbie was a member of Church of the Epiphany and a Lifetime member of the UK Alumni. She is survived by her son, Austin Lee Schneider, and his wife, Michelle of Louisville; grandchildren, Christian, Conner and Coleton Cotton; two sisters, Donna M. O'Bryan (David) and Diane P. Bennett (Pete), both of Lexington. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Mass will be held at Noon Monday, December 10 at Church of the Epiphany, 914 Old Harrods Creek Road. Visitation will be from 3-8pm Sunday at Pearson Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road. Private burial will take place at a later date in Cave Hill Cemetery. Memorial gifts in the form of contributions may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, Hosparus of Louisville or the KY Humane Society.

Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Dec. 9, 2012.
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Love you mom! Always thinking of you

Austin Schneider

July 7, 2013

Though my condolences are late, they are no less sent from heaven at this time. Certinly our lives are but a vapor, I look forward to the grand Delinski Reunion with the Lord Jesus Christ. There are many I am sure I will love and come to know very well when we met again in our heavenly home! Debbie will be one of those! My sympathy to her sisters Donna and Diane and to her son Austin and family. We are an extended family in Erie, Pa and send our love and prayers as we remember our cousin Debbie. I was in Louisville, Kentucky in 1968 at the age of 5, the memories of heat, heat, heat and swimming, swimming, swimming have never left me. Till we all meet again, Love and Peace,
Sarah Delinski Osborne

Sarah Delinski Osborne

February 22, 2013

Thanks to all of you who took the time to sign this Guest Book. Your thoughts, prayers and support of my sister's family during this time of sorrow is much appreciated! Debbie was certainly blessed by wonderful friends and family!

Donna O'Bryan

December 17, 2012

Dear Donna and Dianne, Please accept my deepest svmpathy at the loss of Debbie. The picture you chose for her obit matched my memories of her. She was an accomplised and beautiful lady! Sending you much love and comfort from accross the miles in Ashtabula, OH.

December 11, 2012

Dear Donna, Diane, Austin and family,
It was with great sadness that I read this morning of Debbie's passing. She was a dear friend as we grew up and attended St. Rita and then Angela Merici. Debbie was always great fun and we shared many memories of those years! Though we kept up a bit through the years, it was not as consistently as I wish we had. I cared for her father during his difficult terminal illness and then saw Debbie again at BCBS when I gave a talk a few years ago on cardiac diagnostic procedures. I'm sorry I didn't get to see her recently or even know she was ill. I know she was close to her family and am sure you will miss her terribly.

I always thought of her on her birthday, May 22, which was the day after my Mother's and thus easily brought to mind.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Jan Smith Roberts

December 9, 2012

Dear Austin,Michelle,Donna,Diane,and Family,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Debbie and You.We will never forget our trip to Louisville way back in our younger days.Heaven is in for a Great Reunion.
Love and Prayers,
David and Lois Delinski

David Delinski

December 9, 2012

Dear Donna, Dianne and Families,
We are very saddened to hear the news of your loss. Debbie will be well remembered by her cousins in Erie. She had a wonderful smile and I'll always remember your visits to Grandma Delinski, living above us on seventh street.
You are in our thoughts and prayers! May you feel Debbie's love all the way from heaven, as she sings with the angels.
Much love,
Jorja Spaulding Rogala and Bruce Rogala
2920 East 33rd St.
Erie, PA 16510

December 8, 2012

Dear Cousins Donna, Diane & families:

Your cousins here in Erie, PA are saddend at the loss of your beloved sister Debbie. Just know that we all are praying for you at this most difficult time. And here is my prayer for all of you:

"Dear Lord in heaven, I ask you in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, to usher Debbie's soul into eternity with peace, love, and great tenderness. Father, I also ask that you bring soothing peace and comfort to Debbie's beloved son, Austin, family members, and friends at this difficult time. Help them realize Father that Debbie's life has not ended, but has started in eternity with You. Through Christ Our Lord, Amen."

Gail Smith

December 8, 2012

Debbie, Thank you for giving of yourself and allowing us to accompany you on this journey. I feel privileged to know you and grow with you. I will miss seeing your beautiful blue eyes and hearing your great gutsy laugh. I love you, Sweetie. Dolli

Dolli Ross

December 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this. Thanks to Debbie for how much she cared.

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December 8, 2012

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