Debra J. Solveson

Debra J. Solveson obituary

Debra J. Solveson

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Sep

25

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Vay-Schleich and Meeson

1075 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

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Sep

26

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Messiah Lutheran Church

Greece, NY

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Sep

26

Interment

White Haven Memorial Park

NY

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Debra Solveson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Greece Chapel on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Rochester: Friday, September 12, 2025. Debra as a retired RN at Strong Memorial Hospital where she worked in many departments but spent 20+ years in OBGYN. She enjoyed traveling within the US. Traveled to all 50 states and many national parks, including some international travel to Greece and Norway. Was a loyal friend, loving single mother and was incredibly creative with her oil canvas artwork and stain glass works. She was known for her love of the outdoors, animals and gardening and photography.

Predeceased by her parents, Carroll and Dorothy Solveson.

Survived by her sons, Chris Solveson, Matthew Solveson; nieces and nephews, Adam(Chiara) Solveson, Anita Solveson, Jenna Solveson, Michael Solveson, Antonio(Laura) Solveson; sibling, Scott(Vanessa) Solveson; many dear friends.

Friends may call Thursday (September 25th) 4-7 PM at Vay-Schleich and Meeson, 1075 Long Pond Road. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday (September 26th) 10:00 AM at Messiah Lutheran Church, Greece. Interment, White Haven Memorial Park.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Vay-Schleich and Meeson

1075 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

Send Flowers

Sep

26

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Messiah Lutheran Church

Greece, NY

Send Flowers

Sep

26

Interment

White Haven Memorial Park

NY

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.