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Debra Dwaileebe Obituary

Dwaileebe, Debra L. "Duchess"

Greece: Was called home after passing peacefully in her sleep at her home after a coursgeous battle with ALS on Tuesday, September 8th 2015 at age 57. She was predeceased by her parents William Powers & Judith Garrett. Survived by her children, Brandon Ceravolo; Laura Dwaileebe, Kara Dwaileebe; grandchildren, Aliyah Williams, Dylan Ceravolo, Adriana, Christopher, Briella Dwaileebe; sisters, Cindy O'Neil, Christine Powers, Dawn Powers, Carol Jo Stasaitis, Donna Jean Powers, Ellen Rose Powers; step-mother, Mary Powers; former husband, George Dwaileebe; friend, Nusret Hadziomerovic; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and countless friends.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 3 PM on Tuesday, September 15th at St. Michaels Church, 124 Evergreen St, Rochester, NY 14605. No Prior Calling Hours. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to HEARTS FOR ALS NY, 1899 SOUTH AVE. ROCHESTER, NY 14620. To share a special memory with the family or to leave condolences, please visit:

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Sep. 13, 2015.

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Patricia Arieno

September 8, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Mary Lou Cinelli

September 15, 2015

Met Debra at bingo and sometimes saw you at church. Rest in Peace.

Mary Marinaccio

September 15, 2015

Like a big sister to me. You will be missed.

September 14, 2015

Rest in peace....

patty arieno

September 13, 2015

A wonderful person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tanya Sergeant

September 13, 2015

I remember how much you cared for people when you worked at Hill Haven. You will be in my prayers

Meredith Arrington

September 13, 2015

R.I.P Deb ,
Remembering the fun times at hill haven ! You will be missed but never forgotten .

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