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Debra MORAN Obituary

MORAN - Debra S. (nee Fell) January 2, 2011. Loving mother of Kristen, Melissa and Kayleigh Moran; cherished "gammie" of Jordan, Merrick and Anthony; longtime companion of Rory Moran; daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Anderson) Fell; beloved sister of Robert Fell (Roberta), Cynthia (Tim) Lucas, Melissa (Tony) Zakraysek and the late Raymond Fell; survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation JAMES E. GRACE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 335 Ontario St. Wednesday 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be private. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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Mike Mayback

January 12, 2011

Dear Missy,
The relationship you and Debbie shared will never be forgotten. She always got excited telling me what you both were going to do after work. I know she loved spending time with you. You were not just sisters, you were best friends. I know she misses you as much as you miss her. Just remember someday you both will be together again. If you ever need to talk just remember I am only a phone call away. I love you!

January 11, 2011

Rory, we are so sorry to have heard about your horrible loss. Me and my family send you our love and prayers at this sad time. We are sorry we missed the obituary in time to attend. We miss seeing all of our cousins. Love, Cousins Barb & Jim Gill and the entire Moran Family.

Rory

January 11, 2011

I miss you so much Debra.I don't think you ever fully realized how much a part of my life you were.I love you.

Mike Mayback

January 7, 2011

Dear Kristen, Melissa and Kay,
I am so lucky to have worked with your Mom for all these years. I thought of your Mom like she was my Mom. I love her and miss her so much! I know she is looking down and shes got a big smile on her face because she is so proud of all three of you. I wish you all the best and your in my thoughts and prayers.

Tara Kreuder

January 6, 2011

Melissa Jordan and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 6, 2011

Dear Deb~
I truly had some of the best times of my life with you. From the very day I met you, you treated me like one of your girls and we would find a way to turn even the most boring situation into a hysterical one. If I started listing all of our funny moments, I'd be going on forever.
You were a simple woman who always allowed the people around you to be themselves. Yet you were powerful and courageous and in your final months of life you still held your head high and laughed and joked with us. I felt safe with you and I thank you for giving me my best friend Kristen. You raised three beautiful and caring daughters and you should be very proud of the life you lived.
Deb...you'll be in my heart always.
I'm counting on you and the other angels to watch over all of us down here.
Hey Deb, do me one last favor...say hi to my dad for me!
Love~
Shannon

Rachel Hughes

January 5, 2011

Rory Moran and Fell Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Debbie she is always going to be in your heart.

Anna &Harry Lambert

January 5, 2011

Dear Cindy, Missy & Robbie, We are so sorry for your loss. Your sister is free of her pain now. She is surrounded by your mom, dad,brother and nephew. You have many angels watching over you now. We watched your sister grow up, but she is gone too soon. God Bless, Harry & Ann Lambert

Jack,Carol,Jeff Welch(Kellie Rust)

January 5, 2011

To Melissa,Kay and Kristin and grandchildren and Fell family. All our thoughts and prayers are with you and know that your mom,sister,gamey is watching you from her angel cloud in the blue sky.

January 5, 2011

Ms.Kristen Moran and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your mother.You are in our thoughts and prayers...Tori Guiher and family

rory m

January 5, 2011

I love you Debra,
Rory

Joan Frey

January 5, 2011

Dearest Family, Words cannot express how I feel about Debbie and the loss of her. I held her as a baby and watched her grow from a darling little curly head toddler to the beautiful woman she is. I wish I could be there but circumstances don't allow. Know my thoughts and love are with you all.
Joanie

Denise Hughes Craven

January 5, 2011

Rory and Fell family our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Debbie was an awesome lady and will be missed by so many. Debbie will always be an angel looking over you. No one can ease your pain as well no one can take away the memories you have of the time you were able to spend with Debbie. Be strong and lean on each other for support. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rest in peace Debbie

Lori (Lambert) Sobieski

January 5, 2011

To the Cindy, Missy, Robbie & Moran familes - Debbie was a beautiful person, now she is a beautiful angel. She wil be missed & remembered by everyone. My prayers of peace & healing are with you all.

January 5, 2011

I know, lets have a pool party, Hey everybody come and lets have a hawaiian party, hey girls want to come to my tea party or just lets have a party....boy I loved her way of thinking. But hey deb, no more parties till we all can attend, God bless

January 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.You put up an amazing fight. You will never be forgotten. Love Always Kellie Matt and Kyleigh

Matthew Sabuda

January 4, 2011

Kristen, Melissa, and Kay- I'm so sorry for your loss. Every time I think of your mom, I always remember this time that I passed out on your recliner after a night out. I got a big bag of sun chips and woke your mom up with my chewing, haha! As much as I irritated her that night and not to mention it was one of the first times meeting her, she very patiently asked me to turn down the volume on my chewing, haha. She was a lot more patient than I would have been :-) she will be missed for sure!

Pattie Albert

January 4, 2011

Kayleigh and Family, So sorry for your loss. Your Mom is no longer suffering. She is now an angel looking down and protecting you. Prayers and Thoughts are with you all.

Darlene Palesh (Busch) Carlo

January 4, 2011

Cindy, Missy and Families - I am so sorry to hear about Debbie. I will always remember her beautiful smile. You are all in my prayers.

Michelle

January 4, 2011

Aunt Deb, I'll never forget the time you threw me out on Thanksgiving for whipping squash at my sister Mel's head. I know how close my mother was to you, her sister and other half. I also see how close your beautiful daughters, my cousins Kayleigh, Melissa, and Kristen are to each other. Losing a strong beautiful woman like you is tough to cope with for everyone. I can only hope my sister and I are as close with each other one day as you were to my mother and Aunt Cindy because having a sister is a blessing. I know your with Timmy, Uncle Ray, and Eyie now so give them my love and know you are now at peace as a beautiful angel....I Love you Aunt Deb
Love Michelle

Debbie Carlini

January 4, 2011

Cindy, Missy and family members, we were all very sad to hear about the passing of Debbie. Know that you will still be in my prayers and may God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Jerry&Valeria Lucas

January 4, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 4, 2011

TO THE FELL SISTERS, THERE ARE A GREAT DEAL OF MEMORIES THAT WE ALL SHARE. DEBBIE WAS A WOMDERFUL PERSON AND A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND. HER NEXT JOURNEY WILL BE JUST AS WONDERFUL. WE WILL REMEMBER HER ALWAYS. KARCHER SISTERS

January 4, 2011

To my dear friend Melanie and her family-I have you all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you find peace and joy in the good memories you have of her life with you.

Carol Marra

Joanne Calandra

January 4, 2011

Melissa and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Always remember that your Mom is with you girls at all times.Keep the memories of you Mom close to your hearts.

January 4, 2011

Happy Birthday Aunt Deb!

Noreen Nowaczyk

January 4, 2011

Missy,Cindy & family,
I have many memories of Deb & will continue to keep you all in my prayers.

Bean

January 4, 2011

To my cousins, Kristen Melissa and Kay-

I admire you for your strength, courage and bravery through the past two years. Your mom is so proud of you.

I believe God took her, to help others in need as she was such a selfless loving and caring person. We were blessed to have her for a short while, but she has more work to do someplace else.

I will always remember the times our family shared with her; our laughs, our cries, the good times and bad. I'll remember our winters, summers, springs and autumns. I'll remember our talks, our jokes, our parties and ceremonies. I'll remember our holidays, angola days, picnics and garage sales. I'll remember our traditions, our visits, our walks and fond memories.

Aunt Debbie-I love and miss you already and thanks for all of those memories-love mel

January 4, 2011

Missy,Cindy,Robbie,Debbie and Raymond.-You five sisters and brothers stuck together like glue. Each one of you is a fifth of each others lives, now two fifths of your lives is missing, but will never ever be forgotten. Two fifths of life is a huge portion to loose. There are many things we will never loose, such as memories,and all the times spent together. Many will miss them two fifths that are now missing from our lives,(Deb and Ray) but they will always be in our hearts,thoughts and prayers for as long as we live. God Bless and LOVE all of yous. Uncle Tony

Linda Craft

January 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John/Mark Ziriakus

January 4, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Marcia & Ron Szczepaniak

January 4, 2011

May God bless you and your family during this sorrowful time.

Debbie (Diehl) Longo

January 4, 2011

To the Fell and Moran Families...my heart breaks for you during this very difficult time. Debbie was such a beautiful person, inside and out. She will make such a special angel! You will all be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. xxoo

Jerry & Jane Chilson

January 4, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 4, 2011

Cindy, Missy, Rory, and family:
I am extremely sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my prayers. May God bless you! Debbie is now in a much better place, living with the beautiful angels looking over all of you.
Steve and Joann Lukasik

January 4, 2011

Mom - You fought the best fight. You are the strongest person we know and the most loving Gammie a grandchild could ask for. We miss you like crazy. Your at peace now and not suffering. You are our angel. We love you so much.

Love, Melissa & Kay

P.S. Who is going to yell at us for staying up late, being too loud, or not picking up after ourselves?

January 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. She was such a great person who will be missed. Kay I am so grateful to have you in my life. Love,
Jen

Gary McPhee

January 4, 2011

to Rory & Family, we all share in your loss as one community. Although we cannot possibly know exactly how this feels to you what we do know is that the pain you feel is real and we are compassionate as all seek to embrace you at this time. I will keep you in my prayerful thoughts. Gary Mcphee

January 4, 2011

Dear Rory, Cindy, Robbie,Missie,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Your family has been through more than one can bare. You are in our prayers and we share the wonderful memories of our family. May God bless & give you peace & comfort.
Our love,
Uncle Chuck
Barb & Norm

Robt. Gervan

January 4, 2011

Cindy & family,Our love & prayers are with you and family with the passing of Debbie.

Bob & Jackie

Bernadette Bain

January 4, 2011

To all of you, My thoughts & prayers are with you all in the passing of Debbie, May she now be at peace. God Bless you all. Bernadette { Asciutto}Bain

Matt Zakraysek

January 3, 2011

The words, "Love ya, babe!" won't sound the same anymore but will always make me smile and the fight you gave will always keep me motivated. Love ya, Aunt Debbie.

Kim Lambert

January 3, 2011

Cindy, Missy and families, My prayers are with all of you. I am sorry for your loss, but grateful that I had a chance to see Debbie again over the summer. I can still see her in my mind walking past our house on Niagara Street when we were all in high school. She was the most beautiful girl in Riverside. Now she is beautiful angel!- Kim (Lambert) & family

Cindra Kalman (Fox) Mongiovi

January 3, 2011

To the Moran and Fell Families, my sincerest condolences and sympathies in the loss of a sweet person, Debbie...Know that she is out of pain and at peace with our Lord. My prayers are with all of you. Love,

Ron & Teresa Goudy

January 3, 2011

Missy & Family, So sorry to hear about Debbie. May she rest in peace, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ron & Teresa Goudy

Bernadette Bain

January 3, 2011

Missy & family, My thoughts & prayers go out to all of you in the passing of your sister Debbie, May she rest in peace. Bernadette{Asciutto}Bain

January 3, 2011

Sisters Strong

One of us is gone
Now the rest must carry on

Another day around the bend
Our hearts forever on the mend

Sisters share a special bond
and many memories of which are fond

The days ahead will be hard and long
but the love between us as sisters is strong

You always took care of us, even when we were young
We did so much together and had so much fun

We laughed and cried just like best friends
But no matter what we'll be sisters til the end.

Colleen Mantione(Evchich)

January 3, 2011

Missy, Cindy and family, I am so sorry to hear about Debbie. She was a beautiful girl and I know you will all miss her very much. You will all be in my prayers, just know He cares for you all!

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