DEBORAH HOWELLS Obituary
Age 58, after a courageous battle with cancer, of Grantville, PA, formerly of Ross Twp. and the South Hills, on Monday August 4, 2014, surrounded by family and friends. Wife of the late Rick Howells; loving daughter of Gerald and Linda (Londino) Gaylor and the late Jacqueline Gaylor; sister of Michael Gaylor (Kathy Aber), Michelle Fox (John) and Valerie Stein (Derek); sister-in-law of Nancy, Bill, Jim, Larry, Debbie and the late Tom, Joanne, Don and Bob Howells; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday 6 until time of service at 7 p.m. at T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 310 Fisk St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201 or North Hills Food Bank, 845 Perry Hwy., Pittsburgh, PA 15229.
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Sandra Ruckel
May 14, 2022
I’m was stunned to hear of Deb and Ricks passing. I worked with Deb yrs ago at Allegheny Center Mall. One of the kindest sweetest people I was ever blessed to know. I know you both are flying with the angels
Sandra Ruckel
May 14, 2022
I’m was stunned to hear of Deb and Ricks passing. I worked with Deb yrs ago at Allegheny Center Mall. One of the kindest sweetest people I was ever blessed to know. I know you both are flying with the angels
August 20, 2014
Deepest sympathy and condolences to Debbie's family. My cousin Ricky loved her and that made her my cousin too. We just heard the news. Aunt Gerry sends her prayers. Claudia (Wilhelm) Gallagher.
Julie Girsch
August 6, 2014
Deb was a wonderful volunteer for our organization, Gaudenzia. We are very appreciative of everything that Deb did to support our fundraising activities. We will miss her very much. She was a very kind, fun individual that could brighten up a room. I am grateful to have also known her as a friend as well.
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August 6, 2014
Jerry and Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Deb's passing. You have my deepest sympathy. Marilyn Fenati
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Jen Koch
August 6, 2014
Deb was an awesome friend and also loved family and her friends were her world, she was very spontaneous and I was so proud to call her one of my best friends. She was the only 57 year I knew that could get down and play with our son Kristopher, he loved her so much and she loved him so much. She will be so missed in this world, I will also miss my partner in crime, and boy did she know how to shop. Deb say Hi and give Big Daddy a hugh hug from all of us down here.. We loved you so much and will miss you...
Charlotte Claypool
August 6, 2014
Deb was a very loving and giving lady. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was always a joy to be around. I will miss her smile, her laughter and her friendship. It was an honor to know her and Rick.
Twila Heckler
August 5, 2014
Deb was one in a million. The friend you could always count on, the "wild thang" who got you laughing and most of all,a lady anyone would be proud to call"sister". She lives on forever in the hearts and minds of all lucky enough to have known her. Tell Rick I say hi and love to you both eternally.
Debbie Howells
August 5, 2014
I will always miss Deb but she is now with Rick right were she wants to be.
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