Deborah Sue Starkey

Deborah Sue Starkey obituary, Crooksville, OH

Deborah Sue Starkey

Deborah Starkey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.E. Humphrey Funeral Home on Jan. 9, 2026.
Deborah Sue Starkey 64 of Crooksville passed away Wednesday January 7, 2026 at Altercare of Somerset.

She was born March 30, 1961 in Zanesville a daughter of the late Angus E. and Shirley R. Elmore Starkey.

Deborah was a strong believer in God; she was crafty and enjoyed doing artwork and puzzles; her favorite television show was Scooby-Doo, and she most enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughters Shirley Hockman and Crystal (Roger) Dalrymple; her boyfriend Harold Rutter; her brother David L. Franks; grandchildren Jamie Hockman, Katelynn (Richie Jones) Euman, and Dustyn (Taylor) Tivner.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her son Eric Hockman and her brother Elmer Persinger.

Per Deborah's wishes cremation will take place and no services will held at this time.

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