Debra L. Zimmerman
Debra L. Zimmerman
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The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM on Saturday, prior to the service at the Church.
Debra passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Ohman Family Living at Briar, in Middlefield, Ohio with family by her side.
Born March 23, 1951in Cleveland, Ohio. She was an accomplished sales professional and trainer who loved traveling and with her parents. She was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Willoughby and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
She was a beloved sister of Diana Jean Stucky and David Karl (Deborah) (nee: Dolce) Zimmerman; dear aunt of Janet (Dan) Smith, Kristan (Doug) Payne, Thomas (Michelle) Stucky, Karla (Doug) Zargari and Julie (Anthony) Marconi.
She was preceded by her parents, Leo R. and Eleanor M. Zimmerman.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to Grace Episcopal Church, 36200 Ridge Road, Willoughby, OH 44094 or NAMI Lake County, 1 Victoria Place, Suite 100, Painesville, OH 44077.
Arrangements entrusted to Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, Willoughby. www.davisbabcock.com
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David Webster
July 29, 2025
Debra was the first person I met at Grace Episcipal Church. I sat directly behind her for the church service. She turned around in her seat and asked if I needed any help with the Book of Common Prayer. That outreach had a profound impact on me. ----David Webster
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Upcoming Events
Aug
9
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Grace Episcopal Church
36200 Ridge Road, Willoughby, OH 44094
Send FlowersAug
9
Services provided by
Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, Inc.