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Deborah Brendle Obituary
Deborah L. (Redcay) Brendle, 39, of Douglassville died on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at home after a long illness and surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of Steven T. Brendle.
Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of Martin A. and Rosalie E. (Ruth) Redcay of Mohnton.
Deb was a 1989 graduate of Gov. Mifflin High School. She started to work her senior year at then Meridian Bank, now Wachovia. In 2001 she left her position as an Account Representative to become a stay-at-home mom. Throughout her life she was involved in many activities and organizations such as the Wyomissing Band Inc., where she played the clarinet, and Zion Evangelical Congregational Church in Mohnton, where she was an active member of the Sunday School Orchestra and Superintendent of the Primary Department. She was a Girl Scout Troop Leader at Saint Paul's U.C.C. in Amityville.
Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are four children: Jacob, Mackenzie, Caylin and Ethan, all at home; two sisters, Rebecca, wife of James Phillippi of Mohnton, and Jennifer Redcay of Sinking Spring; two nephews, Benjamin and Aaron Phillippi of Mohnton; mother-in-law, Doris M. Brendle of Mohnton; bro-ther-in-law, Jeffrey Brendle of State College; also several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, 57 N. Church Street, Mohnton, PA 19540, with Pastor James F. Price, officiating.
A viewing will start two hours prior to the service, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in Mohnsville Cemetery, Mohnton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Deb's memory to the Zion Church at the above address.
To offer the family online condolences, please visit us at www.gilesandyeckley.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Brendle
November 23, 2011
Goodbye dear friend . . .
Yvonne (Trostle) Dams
September 13, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Debbie as a child and I'm saddened to hear of her passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Chariti Stott-Grassi
September 7, 2011
I graduated high school with Debbie and am very saddened to learn of her passing. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. May you find peace to get you through this difficult time.
The Wyrick Family
September 7, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss. Debbie was an inpsiration to my mom when she was going through treatments. She was always upbeat, strong, and courageous. We are thinking of all of you.
Kristen High
September 4, 2011
My condolences to the Redcay and Brendle family. I had attended High School with Debbie and she was a great person. I know I haven't been in contact with her for many years but I am saddened by the news. She will be greatly missed. Just know that she will be always looking down on all of us and her spirit will live on. Kristen (High) Anthon
Heather (Layton) Kaufmann
September 1, 2011
Dear Steve and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Rikki Simmons
September 1, 2011
Steve,
There are many thing that I don't know about Debbie, but what I do know is that she always wore a smile. I will always remember that. I'm so very sorry for your families loss. My thoughs and prayers are with you.
Tanya (Layton) Veverka
August 31, 2011
I was sad to hear of Debbie's passing. We went to school together. I remember her as a kind and dedicated person. We had many good times playing clarinet together.
My thoughts and prayers to her family. May you remember the best of times.
Kim Burke
August 31, 2011
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.I met Debbie through Girl Scouts. She was a wonderful and sweet person. She will be missed.
Rebecca Giles
August 30, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Redcay and Brendle Families. I am unable to attend the services but you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Deb was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.
Karla Kline-Baertschy
August 30, 2011
Dear Recay/Brendle Families, I am so sorry for your loss. I graduated with Debbie and was in Marching Band with her. Grew up in Mohnton with the whole Redcay clan. She was a wonderful & sweet person who will be sadly missed. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne Kreider
August 30, 2011
Debbie was a joy to have in English class; she was an excellent student and a fine school citizen. I enjoyed watching her develop senior year as she worked at the bank. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Suzanne Kreider
August 29, 2011
To the Redcay and Brendle Families,
You have my deepest sympathy.
Hazel Geracimos (retired G.M. teacher)
Sharon Kostishion
August 29, 2011
Steve,
My sincerest prayers go out to you, your children, and the rest of the family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
David Bartholomew
August 29, 2011
Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss, please if there is anything you need do not hesitate to ask.
Dave Bartholomew
Lisa `Burkholder
August 29, 2011
Steve,
Just wanted to let you know, although I cannot be at the service my thoughts are with you & your children. Your Cousin, Lisa
Christopher Vanelli
August 29, 2011
Steve,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I am so very sorry.
Chris Vanelli
Kelly Gibilisco Yanos
August 29, 2011
Dear Steve & Family:
My deepest condolences on the passing of Debbie. I knew Debbie from Zion Church many years ago and recently reconnected with her through her work as a Daisy Troop Leader at St. Paul's in Douglassville. Debbie worked tirelessly serving her church and community and will be missed very much. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Hoyer
August 29, 2011
To the Redcay & Brendle Families
I,too, worked with Deb at the Bank for many years. She was a good, kind person. We had many talks about what our future held, and she was clear in what she wanted...a family to love and take care of. Although her time here wasn't enough, she was living her dream. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Steven Geibel
August 29, 2011
Steven and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can still picture you guys hanging out at the Mohnton pool many years ago. I will keep you and your children in my prayers.
Steven Geibel
August 29, 2011
Steven and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can still picture you guys hanging out at the Mohnton pool many years ago. I will keep you and your children in my prayers.
Stacy (Lambert) Delinko
August 29, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. I had the opportunity to work with Debbie and Becky at Meridian Bank and predecessor banks. Debbie will surely be missed! Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Sellers
August 29, 2011
I worked with Debbie for many years at the bank. She was a happy, bubbly gal. She most wanted a family of her own and, in that respect, she was blessed with a wonderful husband, children, loving family, and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy and John Sellers
Tina Fiorini Diener
August 29, 2011
Deepest sympathy to the Redcay and Brendle families. Although I have not seen Debbie in quite some time, she will be remembered as a wonderful, caring person. She is now an angle watching over her children. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Tara Schrock (Hirneisen)
August 29, 2011
Dear Families, I am so very sorry for your loss. I also lived in Mohnton, went to school, with Debbie, and remember her father was my history teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie Drey
August 29, 2011
I was shocked to hear about Deb's passing. So, so sorry. My heart goes out to all of you
Gary Seidel
August 29, 2011
Dear Redcay/Brendle family, I am deeply sorry to hear of your recent loss of Debbie.I knew her since we were kids and we even shared the same Bus Stop.I will never forget her. If there is anything we can do in this difficult time don`t hesitate to ask.We are right down the street.
August 29, 2011
Dear Family,
May you always hold on to the great memories of Deb. She had a beautiful spirit as a friend, wife and mother. Her smile was infectious.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, especially her children.
God Bless,
Michelle & Larry Foster, Sinking Spring
Jim & Robin Lash
August 29, 2011
Dear Redcays & Brendles We are sooooo sorry to hear of the passing of Debbie she will be deeply missed from Zion & outside of Zion she brought music to our ears & many smiles, she was a inspiration to us by fighting and showing her courage never give up. God just saw she needed some rest & wrapped his wings around her & said come with me. Your in our thoughts & prayers God Bless
Laurie Shirey
August 28, 2011
I am so sad to hear of Debbie's passing. My son, Jon, went to preschool with Ethan last year, so we saw Deb quite often at pickup and drop off times, as well as field trips. She was always smiling and it was obvious how much she loved her children. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts at this time.
The Woomer Family
August 28, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Deb. The Brendle and Redcay families are in our thoughts and prayers. Deb was a wonderful person whose strength, faith and determination had and will continue to have an impact on the people who were lucky enough to know her and her family.
catherine kaslusky
August 28, 2011
thinking of the Brendle and Redcay families everyday. Jen, your sister knew how to light up a room, and even though I didn't know her well, I know that she left so many handprints on hearts on all who she touched...... praying and knowing how hard this time is for all of you, take time to smile and know that debbie was full of smiles...
Ann Cusano
August 28, 2011
Dear Redcays and Brendles,
I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. I remember her as a little girl, so full of life and fun. I also remember teaching her to play the clarinet. I know she grew up to be a wonderful woman and mother. May God be with you and give you strength as you go through the days and weeks ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless....
Gary and Lisa Buck
August 28, 2011
Debbie amazed myself and the rest of the "bus stop group" everyday with her courage, fighting spirit and determination to not let her illness stop her from doing what she always did. She will be missed terribly!
August 28, 2011
Deb was always a very special person. I am deeply sorry for your loss. - Tanya Seidel
Katie and Haley Smith
August 28, 2011
Debbie was an amazing and inspirational woman..She will be truly missed.My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends.May you find strength to get you through this very difficult time.
Erin Siegle
August 28, 2011
Dear Brendle Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you all at this difficult time. From my interactions with her, I know that Mrs. Brendle was a lovely person and I know she will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts!
August 28, 2011
To the Redcay/Brendle family...Thank you for sharing Debbie with all of us in the Wyomissing Band. I was blessed to have known her; what a shining spirit! God bless you all. - Clare Kilpatrick Benz
The Staff of Giles & Yeckley Funeral Home
August 27, 2011
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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