Deborah Barisch

1964 - 2019

Deborah Irene Barisch, 54, of Lower Paxton Township, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. She was born on October 19, 1964, in Harrisburg to the late Albert & Helen (Hoffman) Sebastian. She was a peacetime veteran of the United States Army. Deborah was retired from D&H Distributing Co., where she had worked with the sales team for 21 years. Deborah had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed camping, bicycling, gardening, and travel. She was instrumental in the leadership of Boy Scout Troop 256 and for over 20 years served as the board's committee chairperson, for which she was recognized with the District Award of Merit and Scouter's Training Award. She was a Vigil Honor recipient as a member of the Order of the Arrow. The pinnacle of her Scouting career was earning Wood Badge class N6-544-13, after which she became an instructor for future Wood Badge classes. As a member of the Harrisburg Bicycle Club, she led group rides and volunteered at club events. As a cyclist, her adventures included a three-day ride through New York City and an annual 100-mile ride through Maryland. She was a member of Beth El Temple in Harrisburg, where she served as the Social Action Chairperson and was a member of the Sisterhood. She was also a member of B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Middletown, where she served on the Board of Directors. Surviving are her husband, Dr. Loren Barisch, and her son, Adam Carrasco and his family, of Harrisburg. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in the Chapel of Beth El Temple Cemetery. Burial will be in Beth El Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, Harrisburg. To send condolences or to share memories with the family please go to BitnerCares.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may made to Historic B'Nai Jacob, Middletown, or Boy Scout Troop 256.