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Deborah Yaeger Obituary
Freeville - Deborah T. Yaeger, 70 of Freeville, passed away Tuesday at Cayuga Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on March 13, 1951 in Ithaca the daughter of the late Louis "Skip" and Elizabeth "Liz" Brazo Taylor. Debby was a graduate of Dryden High School class of 1969. She had worked at NYSEG for over 25 years; she enjoyed quilting, knitting, diamond painting and most importantly making her family happy. Debby and Tom wintered in Hernando Florida and enjoyed spending time at the beach.
She was survived by her husband of 51 years Thomas A. Yaeger; her daughter Melissa A. (Tracy J.) Keem of Freeville; her son Joseph P. (Lisa) Yaeger of East Concord; grandchildren: Kaitlyn M. Armstrong, Aaron T. Keem, and Elizabeth Yaeger; few aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 3pm on Friday, May 28 and the family will receive friends from until 5pm Perkins Funeral Home, 55 W. Main Street, Dryden, NY 13053. In lieu of Flowers donations can be made to: Cortland SPCA, 879 McLean Rd, Cortland, NY 13045. Online at www.perkinsfh.com
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Ed Zaldokas
May 30, 2021
Tom , so sorry to hear about your wife. God bless. Ed Zaldokas
Barb Woolever
May 28, 2021
Tom, I am so very sad to hear of Deb's passing. I worked closely with her at NYSEG for several years. We became very close friends and many times shared each other's joys, thoughts and feelings. Please know that I keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I send hugs to hugs to comfort you all.
Brenda L Seiferman
May 28, 2021
I never found a truer friend!
Brenda L Seiferman
May 28, 2021
Debby and I became fast friends when we moved to Freeville in 1964. Debby and I quickly became bus buddies and she helped me feel more welcome than most. She was Matron of Honor at my wedding and the friendship has lasted through to this day. We didn't talk often, but when we did it was a long chat covering all the bases. I last talked to her during the Christmas season. She was so looking forward to spending so quality time with Joey and his wife and Lissy and her husband. She was so very proud of her kids and grandkids. I will miss her deeply, but I know that she and my late husband, George, are sitting on a patio devouring jumbo shrimp cocktail and sipping some wine. Pull up the chairs for Tommy and me, we will join you as soon as we can!
Renee Dranberg
May 27, 2021
I will miss you your laughter your smile but most of all your friendship
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