Debra A. Harkness

Debra A. Harkness obituary, Nazareth, PA

Debra A. Harkness

Debra Harkness Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schisler Funeral Home - Northampton on Dec. 11, 2024.

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Debra A. Harkness, 69 of Orefield, PA. passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Valley Manor Nursing Center Coopersburg, PA. Born December 28, 1954 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Julius Dragovits II, and the late Pauline Moyer.
Debra was a graduate of Allen High School. She was always a very hard worker, often holding multiple jobs at a time. Some of her places of employment were Cross Country Clothes, J.C. Penny, Lofton Casino, New Bethany Church, and multiple Cleaning Jobs. Debra loved her little dogs, and enjoyed an afternoon out fishing with family.
Survivors: son, Jami Dragovits and wife Michele of Orefield, PA, brothers, Julius J. Dragovits, III of Allentown, PA, and John Dragovits of Bethlehem PA, sister, Carol Dragovits of Kutztown, PA., grandchildren John T., Bryonna, and Devin Dragovits, Isaiah, Ciara, and Josiah Bauer, great-grandchildren Bennett, Aelira, Mark, Dylan, Brooklenn, Ella, Jeramiah, Aubree, and Braylnn. She was predeceased by sister, Barbara A. Dragovits.
A Funeral Service will be at 7:30 PM Friday December 13, 2024 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA 18067. The family will receive relatives and friends from 6:30 PM up until the time of service.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

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