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Debra Popiel Obituary

Debra Lynn Popiel Of Shamokin, PA Debra Lynn Popiel, 54, passed away at her residence early Friday morning, December 16, 2011. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Harold E. Bortner of Malvern and the late Lois (nee Spears) Bortner. She graduated from Norwood High School. Married in June 1977, she married Ronald J. Popiel who survives. Debra worked as a certified nurse assistant for Professional Skills at Geisinger Medical Center. Deb was a loving wife of 34 years, mother and grandmother. She was a devoted animal lover and a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. Survivors: James Popiel and his fiancee' Angela Schmeltz of Coal Twp., FSC Andrew Popiel currently serving in the US Army and his wife Sherry of Shamokin; 4 grandchildren Cameron, Abigail, Ella Lynn and Kara Marie; her step-mother Marie Bortner; sisters Shirley Naulty of Folcroft and Carol Shunk of Spring City. Visitation Thursday 9 to 10AM at James Kelly Funeral Home, 1001 W. Arch St., Coal Twp. Funeral services will begin at 10AM with Fr. Adrian presiding from Our Lady of Hope Church. As an expression of sympathy, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the PA Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 2801 Bloom Rd, Danville, PA 17821 or online at www.pspca.org

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Published by The Daily Times from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2011.

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Debbie & Squeekers I Miss u Both

Brenda Schweitzer

December 20, 2011

To the Popiel Family, I wish to send my deepest sympathy to you all. Our lives have passed over the years Knowing Debbie was always a joy , Debbie knew what Love was always lending a hand or a ear to listen or a good joke to make you smile ... Ill miss You Debra ... May God Bless you All my Prayers are with you . Brenda Schweitzer & Family ,

The Barber Family

December 19, 2011

We are so sorry to hear the loss of a great friend. We knew Debbie for a long time. We lived in #70 Raspberry Hill as we were growing up. It is a real shock to hear Debbie is no longer with us. She was the kindest, sweetest person you'd ever want to know. We had alot of good times with Deb & Ron both. Just sitting around the table having a coffee. I know there is nothing you can say to make losing someone so close to you an easy thing to bear, but please know Ron, Jimmy, and Andy that all of you are in our hearts and prayers and please know that Debbie is no longer in pain any more. That girl suffered with alot of pain all throughout her body. She was a very strong person to deal with that kind of pain. Rest in Peace Debbie and we love you very much. Love from Danielle, John, and Angela Barber

December 18, 2011

To the family of Debra Popiel; You have my deepest Smypathy, sorry for your loss.
Lois Hartman

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