Debra Metzler Obituary
Debra Ann Metzler, 67, Tyrone, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1958, in Altoona, daughter of the late Richard W. and Dorothy Hamp. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Metzler; grandmother, Mary DeArmitt; and brother, Allen J. Hamp. Surviving are her two siblings, Richard C. and Linda A. Hamp; 9 nieces and nephews; special friends, Jim and Janet Grannas, Robin Benshoff and her pets, Benny, Fluffy, LuLu, and Pookie. Debra worked as a baker at Eat’n Park in Altoona and retired after 20 years of service in 2021. To honor Debra’s wishes, there will not be any type of service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Dr., Altoona, PA 16602. Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.
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118 Rosehill Cemetery Dr, Altoona, PA 16601
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