Deborah J. Lawton

Deborah J. (Rosevear) Lawton

61, passed away September 24, 2025.

Deborah, born and raised in Denville, was a 1980 graduate of Morris Knoll High School. In her early life she worked in Dover General and as a beautician. She moved to Raritan in 1994.

Deborah worked as a manufacturing manager for KDI-Triangle Electronics in Morris Plains and ETI in Springfield. She was a talented artist and later made glass jewelry and artwork full time.

Deborah, often known as "Deb" or "Debbie," was a member and volunteer at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Somerville. She enjoyed assisting families in the neighborhood and visiting the beach in Ocean City. Debbie loved animals, nature and music. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Surviving is her husband of 30 years, Reid Lawton, son Parker Lawton, daughter and son-in-law Alyse and Jim Stanley, her three brothers; William, his wife Nancy, Thomas, his wife Joann, John, his wife Pam, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be Saturday November 8, 2025 at 11am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, Somerville.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and/or Somerset County Regional Animal Shelter. To send condolences to the family, visit brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.