Deborah L. Generous

Deborah L. Generous obituary

Deborah L. Generous

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Deborah Generous Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dodds Funeral Home - Amsterdam on Aug. 26, 2025.

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Deborah L. Generous, 60, of Bergholz, passed away early Monday morning, August 25, 2025 in her home. A daughter of the late John and Evelyn Maple Generous, she was born January 4, 1965. Debby was a graduate of Carrollton High School and went on to get her LPN from JCC in Steubenville. She is survived by her significant other of many years, Earl Potts of Bergholz; and a sister, Donna (Greg) Schaser. A graveside service will be held August 28, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in Simmons Ridge Cemetery near Amsterdam with Fr. Jonas Shell officiating.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

28

Graveside service

11:30 a.m.

Simmons Ridge Cemetery

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Dodds Funeral Home - Amsterdam