Debra Leipfert Obituary

Jan. 7, 2013

Debra Jean Leipfert, 60, of White Haven, passed away Monday morning, Jan.7, 2013, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Township.

Born in Omaha, Neb., she was a daughter of the late John C. and Katherine J. Morgan Hylton.

She was a graduate of Martinsburg High School of West Virginia, class of 1970. After high school she worked various jobs. For many years she was employed at the White Haven Center, where she met her husband, Billy. Debra and Billy started the Buttons and Bows Daycare Center in White Haven and later expanded to Weatherly and Freeland, where they have worked for over 30 years.

During that time she graduated from Lackawanna Jr. College and Luzerne County Community College, where she received her associate's degree in early education and child development. She was a member of St. Patrick's Parish of White Haven. Debra was a former councilwoman and member of the Shade Tree Commission of White Haven.

Debra was a loving and compassionate person who had a zest for life.

Surviving is her husband, William, with whom she celebrated 35 years of marriage; son, Brian Leipfert, and his fiancé, Kellie Jordan, White Haven; brother, Norman J. Hylton, and his wife, Kim, and their daughter, Katie, Cartersville, Ga.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick's Parish, 411 Allegheny St., White Haven.

All relatives and friends attending the Mass are asked to go directly to the church on Saturday morning. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, White Haven.

Friends may call Friday, 5 until 8 p.m., in the Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, and on Saturday, 10 a.m. until the time of Mass in St. Patrick's Church.

Published by Times Leader on Jan. 10, 2013.
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We were sorry to hear about the loss of Miss Debbie. She will be missed.

Dan and Liz Werner

January 25, 2013

So sorry to hear of the passing of Miss Debbie. She will forever hold a very special place in our hearts and our childrens. God Bless Billy, Brian and the rest of her family. The Longmore's.

florence longmore

January 11, 2013

I am so deeply sorry to hear that Debby has gone to be with the Lord. White Haven will be a poorer place without her. God bless her family.

Cathy Kriel

January 10, 2013

Debra, you will be missed by the Muller and Dzurek fammilies. Sorry Billy and Brian.

David Dzuerk

January 8, 2013

You will be missed Miss Debbie. You were an inspiration to many children of the White Haven area. Thank you for all your dedication over the years.

Jane Stemple

January 8, 2013

I am deeply saddened to hear of cousin Debbie's sudden passing. My heart goes out to our entire family during this difficult time; especially to Bill, Brian, and Norman John. I know there are no words that can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. Please know you are in my every prayer and thought. I will never forget Debbie's willingness to open her arms and heart to my daughter and I after having lost contact with her for many years. I will always cherish the holiday get together we spent with her and extended family a couple years ago. Heaven just received one heck of an angel!

Lenore Morgan

January 8, 2013

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