Debra L. Mumbauer

Debra L. Mumbauer, 68, of East Stroudsburg, passed away, Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Pocono Campus, East Stroudsburg.

Born in Easton on March 22, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Ruggiero, Jr. and the late Helen (Jacobson) Leech.

Debra was a 1974 graduate of Bangor Area High School, where she also attended Vo-Tech for culinary studies. Deb enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Eagles and never missed a televised NASCAR race. She loved cooking and reminisced often of her time at Vo-Tech as a young woman.  She mostly loved being with family any chance she could.

She faced life's challenges with remarkable strength and resilience, raising her two boys with pure unwavering determination.  Despite adversity, she met each day with grace and an indomitable spirit. Her legacy of courage and devotion to family and friends will live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her son David J. Mumbauer, Jr. and wife Kelly of Yulee, FL, three grandchildren, Reese, Peyton & Piper, two brothers, Leonard Ruggiero of Lansford and Keith Ruggiero of Bethlehem, a sister Jodi Cruver and husband Barry of Lehighton, as well as 4 nieces, 2 nephews, 2 great-nephews and a great-niece. She was preceded in death by her son Dustin Mumbauer and sister Gina (Ruggiero) Jennings.  

A Celebration of Life will be held, Monday, February 24, 2015 at 11 AM , at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be a visitation beginning at 10 AM until time of services at the funeral home.  Interment will be private at St. John’s Cemetery, Bangor.

Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered in Debra’s name to The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties - 2289 Avenue A, Bethlehem, PA 18017 to benefit the SPARC Program that her brother Keith has attended for several years.