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Deborah Tifft Obituary
She was employed by Cerio's Big M, P&C Foods and more recently, Tops in Canastota. She was predeceased by her mother Suzanne Cutter Keville Wich, her niece Jennifer Paddock and her nephew Dale Tifft.
She is survived by her husband, Michael D. Tifft; sons, Bradley M. and Joel M. Tifft; grandson, Joel Tifft Jr.; father and step-mother, Damon "Smokey" and Diana Redilla Keville; brothers and sisters, Steven F. (Shelly) Keville of Canastota, Pamela S. (Mark Paddock) Keville of Whitelaw, Audrey L. (James) Talley of Antoich, Tenn., and Joy A. Keville of Thonotasassa, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were private. Please express condolences to the family at: cremationservicesofcny.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Tifft
Your favorite sissy and my best friend... as you called me... Pami Sue :D
August 24, 2025
Although 12 years have passed, you remain so strongly in my heart. I miss you, Deb! I miss our talks, our outings, our hikes in the woods. I lone to hug you so tight. I miss all those cookbooks you'd give me every holiday and the cooking lessons in hope that you could get me to enjoy and learn how to cook but guess what... I still have no desire to be in the kitchen. I'd rather mow the lawn! Your husband Mike passed away of a broken heart just 16 days after you died. He could not live with the loss. Then months later, your son Joel died of a freak accident so all you have left is Bradley whom I hold onto dearly and keep close to my heart. I miss you so much!
Sissy.... Pamela Sue!!
August 5, 2022
My dear sister and best friend..... You were in several of our conversations last night as we had a farewell get together for your best friend Cindy Nichols... Clarke!! She will soon be finding you in heaven unfortunately. I ordered your favorite Jalapeno Poppers at Three Pines, and would have ordered your Cobb Salad as well however I was not even hungry. I sure miss our lunches and dinners at the Pines... I miss everything but mostly.... I miss you!! Love you sis!!
Judy Hill-Sgarlata
August 14, 2013
To Mike and family. Although it's been a number of years since I have seen both of you, I remember many fun day's with you two, the Oxbow. May Debi be at peace and may god help your family to heal.
dee (thomas) berich
August 13, 2013
I wish it hadn't taken so long to find all my friends from the old days, i'm so sorry dad(smokey) pam audry steve and all. I know she isn't suffering no more. Debbie I will see you when I get there and then we can catch up love you Debbie!!
tammy kellum
August 12, 2013
oh Deb...you were alwys there for me after Freddy dieed...you even kept the ring he gave you out of the gumball machine...a huge heart and soul will be missed...I love you...sorry Mike,Brad and Joel..xxoo tammy
August 12, 2013
Michael and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Debbie from the Big M and never knew she was married to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Pavone Devine
Charlotte, NC
Garry & Sharon Fox
August 12, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss Mike ! I worked with Debbie at P & C and Tops . Can't believe she has passed at such a young age She will be missed greatly . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and her family.
Carol Higgins Chirinos
August 11, 2013
My condolences to the families. I didn't know Debbie personally, my mother was married to her Uncle Jim Cutter so I knew of her and INSURANCE know Joy. I'm so sorry for your loss.
mary parmeter
August 10, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
August 10, 2013
Debbie, you are as beautiful as the last time I saw you many years ago. Pam, my deepest of sympathies to you and the rest of the family. Nancy Chafee-Wadsworth
Mark Sandford
August 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss,I never knew Debbie but if she was anything like her siblings or father she must of been a real special person, if anything is needed please let me know.
August 10, 2013
I am still trying to come to terms with my oldest sister's passing at such a young age. I do take comfort knowing she will be with good company, our mother, Sue Wich, our niece, Jennifer Paddock, our Uncle, Dick Knapp and our Aunt, Florence Knapp. Amongst too many others. I'm sure they are all catching up and playing cards. Deb, We know you are finally at peace. Rest well.
Pam Keville
August 10, 2013
Debbie is my oldest sister. She was there for me through some very rough times as I was for her. She spent 30 yrs of deli & bakery work and seemed to be able to greet each customer with a bubbly hello. She loved to cook, grown her own veggies, teach others to cook. She liked to knit, crochet, make creative things like pine cone wreaths.
I miss her so much and can not imagine how life will be without her.
Debra Maclean
August 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss to the Tift and Keville family
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