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Deborah Leffler Obituary
71, passed away on May 13, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center due to complications of Covid 19. She had previously lived at The Villages at London Square and was currently residing at The Canton Regency. Born on October 15,1948, she was the oldest daughter of Dale and Eileen (Kurtz) Hentzell. She graduated from Perry High School in 1966. She married (Anthony) Laine Leffler in 1973. Debbie was previously employed by Diebold Company, and later worked and retired from the Canton Water Department. She enjoyed family gatherings, colorful flowers, crafting, reading, listening to Latin and Motown music, watching movies, playing Bingo with her new friends at The Regency, and spending endless hours in the sun by the pool. However, nothing pleased her more than the time she shared with her two grandchildren. They were the light of her life. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She has left an empty space in our family and will be greatly missed.
Debbie is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother David Hentzell Sr. as well as one nephew Christopher Hentzell. Survived by daughter Jennifer (Thomas) Sowd, son (Michael) Craig Leffler, grandchildren Madison and Nicholas Sowd. Also, sister Cynthia (Richard) Maier, sisters-in-law, Paula (John) Clark, and Tracy (Cary) Coble. Nephews include David Hentzell Jr., Jason (Mandi) Hentzell, Matthew Maier, and Shayne Kuemerle. Nieces are Maureen (Matthew) Albrecht, Melissa (Brandon) Stevens, Angela (Anthony) Garman, Amy Carlisle, Beth Carlile, and Meghan Kuemerle, there are five great-nephews, and 3 great-nieces, and of course, her cat "Buddy".
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel with services conducted for family and close friends at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens on Tuesday May 19, 2020 at 1:30 pm. A Celebration of Life will be offered at a later date. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity. Please visit www.reedfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.
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Memories and Condolences
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Faith Edgein Plumb
October 19, 2020
Dear Cindy, I just learned of Debbie’s passing and I am so very sorry for your loss. May our memories of childhood( who could forget “dance hall girl?”) bring you comfort and may God grant you the peace that only He can give.
Love, Faith
October, 2020
Megan Nelson
May 22, 2020
To Jennifer and Craig. May the God of peace and comfort make his presence known now, more than ever before. I am so very sorry for your Mom's passing. If I could take away this pain I would. Take one moment at a time.
May you be comforted by fond memories and the love shared by all.
❤ Megan Nelson (Jenny's childhood friend)
Carol Russell
May 18, 2020
I love you and will miss you dearly I am so happy I met you and your daughter Jenny. You made my life happy n blessed!!
Carol Russell the peon driver at Canton Regency but youre friend for eternity
Cindy Kisik
May 18, 2020
We will miss you Aunt Debbie & will hold down the fort until we meet again. Sending lots of love and may your memory be ever eternal!
Susan Lux
May 18, 2020
I am so very sorry for the loss of Debbie. Debbie was a pleasure to know. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Marilyn Holbrook
May 18, 2020
Very sorry for your loss. Debbie was a kind and gentle person who loved her family dearly.
Peggy Eash
May 17, 2020
May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. So very sorry for your loss..
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