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Debra Leuenberger Obituary
of Owego
Debra Leuenberger, of Owego, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 9, 2007. She was predeceased by her father, John Mahar; and a friend, Ronald Brant. She is survived her children, Christina and Shannon McMurray, Timothy Leuenberger and Sandi Martin, Nichole Brant and Steven Morris; stepchildren, Ronald Brant, Jr., Sherry Ashwood; grandchildren, Morganne, Christian, Emma, James, Hunter, Kendra, Kassidi; mother, Mabel Mahar; two sisters, Sharon Pavesic, Diane Arnold; two brothers and sister-in-law, John Mahar, Jr., Rob and Theresa Mahar; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and her friend and roommate, Louise Johnson.
The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Osborn, Pastor of the Bridge of Hope Ministries, officiating. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions in Deb Leuenberger's memory to her family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Debra Leuenberger
Charlotte Stout
December 8, 2007
Dear Deb's Family:
We were so fortunate to have known her, as we were snowbirds from IL.
She always had a smile and was a very loving friend always. She was very special.
Ruth Lagerstedt
November 14, 2007
To Debbies children and Grandchildren While living in NPR I was a neighbor of Debs, and I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet person and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. you have my deepest sympathy Ruthie Lagerstedt Nfld, Vt.
Bill & Ginny Norris
November 12, 2007
Dear Debbie you will be sorley missed
Irma Felice
November 12, 2007
I am shocked to hear Debra has passed away. May God comfort her family as they mourn her loss. In the darkness of mourning the stars of memory are shining. Love and prayers,
Carrie Noyes
November 12, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eini Raupers
November 12, 2007
To Debs Children and Grandchildren:
Our families thoughts and prayers are with you. if you need anything please feel free to ask we are all here for you. Your mother was truly blessed to have wonderful children.
Crystal Meadows
November 11, 2007
Christina, Tim and Nicole
I am very sorry for your loss. You are lucky to be able to call Debbie your mother. She was a wonderful mother and friend! She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I will never forget what a wonderful friend she was to me...Love ya Deb
John Corbin Sr.
November 11, 2007
to deb's children@louise
all though i've only known deb for about 5 months, she was a real nice person, she will be missed.
Janice & Ken Cowan
November 11, 2007
So sorry for you loss our thoughts are with you.
Lora Koral
November 11, 2007
Our prayers are with all of you in your time of need.
Lora, TJ and Nathan
Ashley Cameron
November 11, 2007
Deb (Grandma)
I'm going to miss u very much. We will alway love you. Sence my real grandma passed on and u moved in here i thought of you like a grandma.. You will always be in my memorys..I just wanted to let you know that you were always a great grandmother and a mother.. Tim.Christina,Nicole i'm sorry about your loss no word can explain her..
we will always love you no matter what and i will always remeber you..
Love always as a grandaughter
Ashley Cameron
Diane Arnold
November 11, 2007
Christina, Tim, Nichole. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we wish we could be there for you. Love Aunt Diane and Grandma
Kristina Kiehle
November 11, 2007
Louise,Ashley,and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Deb was more than a friend to you and she will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Kristina
Louise Johnson
November 11, 2007
Tim, Christina, Nicole, I am so sorry for your loss, We will all miss her.. She was such a wonderful mother and friend to me. You know if you didn't have a smile on your face, She would make sure , you would get one.. I love & miss You Deb
Harry Johnson
November 11, 2007
Tim,Christina,Nichole and to my loving wife Louise,sorry for your loss of a very special mother and friend to all.No words can say enough about Deb,she will be missed by all of us. Honey I know u will be lost without your soap buddy during the day God Bless U
Christina McMurray
November 11, 2007
Mom, I will miss you so much. I can't believe that I cant talk to you anymore, this all seems like a really bad dream. I Love You. I will miss you everyday for the rest of my life. I will make sure your grandchildren know who you were. Your memory will live on. I love you. Love, Christina
Dolores Richardson
November 11, 2007
Christina and Familey, im sorrey for your lost , as your mother was once my daughter inlaw i new her well.my heart goes out to you all, a lose of a loved one leaves lots of thoughts of years gone past. just keep all the good thoughts with you at all times it will help you to keep going. i wish i was there i would love to put my arm's around you and tell you. i love you. with my love Ma
Robert Mahar
November 10, 2007
Deb,
We will miss you.
You were always there as a Sister and a Mother.
my thoughts and prayers to Christina & Tim.
Love always,
Uncle Rob
aileen signs
November 10, 2007
Christina and Morganne
Please know that I`am here for you in your time of loss. Thinking of you, Auntie { Aileen}
james lunn
November 10, 2007
my heart go's out to your family in this time of need
karen shugars
November 10, 2007
Deb was a great friend and mother. She always did sometime to make you laugh and put a smile on your face. She was great to talk to. She is going to miss by many. She will be missed and love.
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