Debra McCarthy Obituary
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Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of Blais Ann (Selwyn) Bari.
Debra had a passion for gardening, cooking, and painting. She was a fabulous cook. She will be dearly missed and remembered as a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Surviving along with her husband John, is her son Justin Peterson, companion of Emily Thiel; daughter Allison Peterson, wife of Robert Freeman; her mother Blais Ann Bari; siblings Larry Selwyn, husband of the late Marybeth; Georgia Piccarreta,wife of Pete; Dana Kisch, husband of Deb; Nancy Ziegler, wife of Barry; Andy Kisch; Charlotte Hettrick, wife of Brian; grandchildren Brayden, Jackson, and Aly; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her nephew Adrian Kisch.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation center (329 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford, PA 19468) with Deacon Jim Nash officiating. Burial will be held privately by the family at a later time. A visitation will also be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 9:00AM-11:00AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation (https://leukemiarf.org/) in Debra's name.
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