Debra Pierce Obituary
Debra passed away Dec. 29, 2025, at Willoughby Post-Acute in Willoughby.
She was born Oct. 22, 1955, in Cleveland.
Debra worked for 25 years at University Hospitals Cleveland Pathology department. She was a 1973 Willoughby South High Graduate. Debra loved her cats and crocheting.
She was the devoted sister of Martin (Sue) Ozanick; and cousin and niece of many.
Debra is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Danny Pierce; and parents, Martin M. and Sue M. (nee Pachuta) Ozanick.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial to follow Mass at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp.
To leave condolences for the family or to order flowers, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.
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Faith Fragozo
January 1, 2026
Marty,so sorry to hear that Deb has passed.She was so tired and our Lord sent his Angels to take her home. She is where she has wanted to be since Danny passed. I pray that you feel God's love in the coming days.
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