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DEBORAH HORWITZ
1949 - 2019
DEBORAH HORWITZ
1949 - 2019
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BORN
1949
DIED
2019
DEBORAH HORWITZ Obituary
Age 69, of Harmar Township. Peacefully on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was an active member of her beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Friends received Wednesday 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the COSTON FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave., 15206, where memorial service will begin at 1:30 p.m.
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Rachel Topeck-Turk
February 28, 2025
I'll never forget you
Leon Lang
February 27, 2023
Thinking about the passing of my dear friend Debbie. Precious memories of our times together back in college. Rest in heavenly peace .
Barbara Riley
February 28, 2021
Deb was a beautiful woman
Rachel Topeck-Turk
March 2, 2020
You are missed you were loved!
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March 27, 2019
Debbie was in our class of 1967 at Highland Park High School, Topeka, Kansas. She was truly beautiful with an awesome smile. She was unable to attend our 50 Class Reunion Anniversary and planned to come to the next one at 55 years.
May our Lord hold her in the palm of His hand. She was a blessing to friends, family, sorority and her church.
Toni Nelson Beck
Class of 1967 HPHS
March 18, 2019
I'm truly heart broken to hear about the passing of Debbie Wells Horwitz. She and I were an item during our college years at Emporia State University. I've thought about her quite often throughout the years. My sincere condolence, thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
God Bless,
Leon Lang
Kansas City, Missouri
Sabrina Parker
March 14, 2019
Mrs. H you were/are one of the best people I had the pleasure of knowing.. Rest Well
Karen Battle-Zellars
March 13, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Horwitz family. Ms. Horwitz was my gym teacher at Schenley. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. RWG Ms. Hrowitz.
March 12, 2019
The Bible gives us hope the dead will rise again. Take courage.
March 12, 2019
Debbie and I met at Schenly H S in the early 90's. We had some fantastic conversations we shared. We would play cards for hours having such a good time. Debbie you are truly missed. RWG.
Eleanor Strothers-Harris
Dina Garner
March 12, 2019
U were the koolest teacher anyone could have .u were always there for ur students no matter what .U was a pleasure having u as my teacher .May u Rest easy .and Thank u.
Leslie Davis
March 12, 2019
She always had a smile on her face. RIP Soror.
Samara Parr-Jackson
March 12, 2019
You will truly be missed. You were a great role model and supporter of all of you students. You taught us to be individuals and go hard for everything we wanted. You were my high school volleyball coach. I have great memories of the times of encouragement over the years. Sending prayers of strength and comfort to your family.
Tracey Joiner
March 12, 2019
My condolences to the family of Mrs Horwitz. I got my nickname "cheese rat" lol because folks thought I was her favorite. she was an amazing person. I was truly blessed having her counsel through out high school. Rest in power coach H. you have touched so many people. you were truly an angel walking earth- and now you're home. RIP
Kelly Gage Campbell
March 12, 2019
You will be missed. You was the best Gym teacher and swim team coach. I will remember your smile.
Rachel Topeck-Turk
March 11, 2019
More than a teacher and coach, you were my friend. You made a profound impact on my life, I wanted to be just like you. I take comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Fly high my friend, I'll see you when I get there. My condolences to your family.
Rachel Topeck-Turk
Barbara Riley
March 11, 2019
Barbara and I submit our heartfelt prayers in the loss of Debbie. We were teachers with Deb and shared many outings with her. May God grant her rest and peace.
Camille Carlos
March 11, 2019
My condolences to the family. I first knew her as Ms. Wells, my high Schenley High School gym teacher. She was also my cheerleading coach.
Tom Higgs
March 11, 2019
She was one of my favorite teachers at CAPA and gave me so many opportunities to lead and I think back to her all the time when I tell people what got me started in wanting to teach and help students.
Freda Graczyk
March 11, 2019
I will never forget Debbie. I worked with her at Capa and she was a special friend. My prayers are with your family.
C S
March 11, 2019
My hearts go out to you and I offer my deepest sympathies. May your memories always bring smiles to your faces and comfort to your hearts. And may the "God of all comfort" help to ease the pain of your grief.
Denise Brooks
March 11, 2019
I am sorry to hear of the loss of my former gym teacher at Schenley High School. May God be with her family during this time.
Sophia Facaros
March 8, 2019
I first met Debbie in the late 70s through our teaching career and my sister knew her from the mutual daycare they took their children. Debbie was so beautiful inside and out and many of us looked up to her. Debbie was most proud of her family and the many students she loved teaching. May her memory be forever eternal.
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