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Deborah Nunan Obituary

NUNAN Deborah L. Nunan, 39, of Grove City, lost her courageous battle with cancer October 9, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father Leo Nunan, maternal grandparents Ed and June Hart and paternal grandparents Phil and Emma Chevallard. Deborah is survived by her sons, Leo Piela and Dante Collier; mother, Jerralyn Nunan-Garich; step-father, Bob Garich; brother, Joseph Nunan; several extremely supportive and loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family would like to thank 4 Tower, Palliative Care and Hospice at Mount Carmel West for their unwaivering care and support. Visitation will be held 12-3 and 5-8 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2007, at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Southwest Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio, with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2007, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 3730 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. Father Romano Ciotola and Father Dennis Stevenson will be officiating with interment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Leo and Dante's educational fund in care of Fifth Third Bank. Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerFamily.com. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2007.

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Grady, Julie, Ana, & Rylie Maynard

October 14, 2007

We didn't know Debbie personally but, our daughter is in Leo's class at OLPH. We were all deeply saddend to hear of Debbie's passing and want you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Judy and Gary Coleman

October 13, 2007

Jeri and Bob: We havent known you both but for a few months but our heart is broken for you just the same. There are no words to describe the pain that you are suffering but we know that God can send comfort to you and that is our prayer. May God grant you peace during this time and know that we are here if you need us.

Judy Davis

October 13, 2007

Jeri and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of a beautiful young daughter, sister, mom, niece, and cousin. She always seemed so close to and supportive of her family, as I understand you all were for her.
May God bless all of you in your loss, and may Debbie rest in the peace that she so well deserves.
Much sympathy, love and prayers to all of you.
Judy and Jack Davis

Carla Radwanski

October 13, 2007

May God continue to bless you with His grace and be with you during these difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Angie Filichia

October 12, 2007

Jeri, Bob, Joe, Leo and Dante,
This is one of the times when you wish you had all the right words to make everything okay, to make the heartache go away and bring back the joy that once was. This is one of those times that I have no magic words to do that, no matter how much I wish I did. I know that with Debbie gone, there are no right words, there's just saddness and emptiness where there used to be happiness and joy. I know that as time goes by things may get better, but I know that there will always be an empty place in your heart that she used to fill. Debbie loved you all so very much! Your love kept her here as long as it did, and as you said, if it was up to love, she would live an eternity. Debbie was so proud of her family and had so much love for each one of you. I know it was hard for her to let go especially to say goodbye to the loves of her life; Leo and Dante. Deb will be with us all forever. When the sky is clear and the sun shines a bit brighter, we'll know that it's Deb smiling down on us all. We'll remember her happiness with each rainbow and our tears with each rain. We'll never forget the love she had in her heart and we'll never lose the love we have for her. My love to you all!

Until we meet again my dear friend Debbie, I'll hold you in my heart!

Anneke Ventola

October 12, 2007

Dear Jeri,Bob and Joe

My deepest condolences are with you. I loved Debbie. I have escpecially marveled at the wonderful care given to her by you, her family. The loss of a precious child is devastating and my prayers are with you at this time. Much love to all the family.
Anneke Ventola

Al, Susan, Jay and Alex Drumm

October 12, 2007

Jeri, Bob and Joe
Our family wants to let you know how sad we are to hear about Debbie. We knew her as a shining light, one that will be missed by all. Our condolences to all who knew her for all who knew her loved her.

Patricia (Patti) Corry

October 12, 2007

I work with Eileen Fagan and just wanted to express my condolences. May God Bless You, and help you thru your grieving.

Mary Mulvany

October 12, 2007

Aunt Jerri, Uncle Bob and Joe,

All of our hearts are broken with yours. Debbie had so much courage and it is hard to believe she is gone. Thanks for providing me with countless opportunities to be with her in her last months. We spent evenings laughing until we cried about all the funny things that happened in our families during our childhood years.

One night in particular, we went through all the different holidays, vacations and the many dogs our families had over the years. Debbie expressed many times during the last few months how thankful she was for the wonderful rich childhood you gave her. Because of those memories you and my parents built for us, we were able to just be silly and reminisce for hours at a time in the face of that hideous disease that was taking Debbie from all of us.

Jerri and Bob, Debbie lived much longer than any doctor gave her hope for and that is ENTIRELY because of how you loved her and took care of her. It was truly amazing to witness such incredible attentiveness and care of someone so sick.

The one thing I have gone to bed thinking about the last few nights is how glorious it must have been for Deb when she opened her eyes and there stood Uncle Leo to hold his baby girl after all these years. Deb will be missed by her cousins who were inspired by her faith and courage in the the biggest battle of her life. I love you all.

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