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Deborah Allen Obituary
Friends may call from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday (July 23) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 4:00 p.m.
Deborah was born on February 17, 1956 in Cortland, the daughter of Hubert and Nancy Green Hilsinger. She was a graduate of the Cortland High School and had worked at G.W. Lisk for many years. She had been a member of the Newark VFW AVSO.
Deborah is survived by two daughters, Tracy Allen of Penn Yan and Amanda (Dylan Colacino) Allen of Newark; three grandchildren, Mason Stone, Nola Colacino and Jordan Carnrite; eight siblings, Hubert (Diana Billerpeck) Hilsinger of Phelps, Sharon Wood, Bobby Hilsinger, Susan Pierson, Mark Hilsinger, Robin Hilsinger, Chrisy Goff and Tim Goff, all of Cortland and a best friend of 20 years Betty Cowley.
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Sandie Hilsingr
July 23, 2015
Debbie was for sure one of the sweetest lady's I know. She always had that sweet smile and loved her children and grand children so much. She took such good care of my boys when they were baby's while I worked and enjoyed every minute with them. She will always be in my heart.
Deb & Frank Bowman
July 21, 2015
Forever a friend !!!! We will miss you Deb !!! RIP
Kristina Utter
July 21, 2015
Amanda, my thoughts and prayers are unending for you and your family. Deepest sympathy and may your wonderful memories bring a smile to your heart.
Gina & Jay
July 21, 2015
Amanda, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Day by day and smile by smile will help us continue on.
peggy kalbfleisch
July 21, 2015
I had seen Debbie into Walmart a short time ago,she always had a smile and was good to everyone,,she will be missed.
Tim & Brenda Goff
July 20, 2015
In our heart's forever
Jr Hilsinger
July 20, 2015
Debbie was not only my sister, but my best friend. I miss her so much.
July 20, 2015
my prayers are sent out to the family she was a great women and will be missed by many R.I.P DEBBIE
Anita Ottley
July 20, 2015
Debbie was one of the good ones! She was one of our Lisk family for many years and continued to stay in touch with us. We will miss her terribly.
Necebbia Crumb
July 20, 2015
I have known Debbie for many years. All good ones. Rest in peace sweet lady. I and many others will sadly miss you.
Diana Billerbeck
July 20, 2015
Debbie will be missed by many, she has touched so many others hearts. Prayers sent to family and friends.
July 20, 2015
May the God of all comfort sustain you in this time of need. May you find peace and comfort through the scriptures, prayer and family. Roman 15:5
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