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Deborah Weiland Obituary
Devoted wife, mother & grandma
Age 56, passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at her home. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Bruce of Horseheads, NY; daughter, Michelle Weiland-Hunt of Victor, NY; adored grandchildren, Justis and Alex Hunt of Victor, NY; beloved father, Stanley Weaver of Mississippi; dear brothers, Stanley (Barbara) Weaver of Florida; Scott Weaver of Pine City, NY, Thomas Weaver of Elmira, NY; mother in law, Ruth Weiland of Elmira; in-laws, Ray and Barbara Weiland, Janice and John Nolan; along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Her mother, Martha Weaver; father-in-law, Harry "Bud" Weiland; and aunt, Mildred Friedberg, predeceased her. Debbie loved the company of her dog, Heidi and enjoyed playing with her as well. She was a loving and caring friend with a tremendous sense of humor that could make anyone laugh. She loved lending a helping hand to any senior citizen that might be in need. Debbie was a lady that took care of business. She loved her neighbors and was always ready to listen. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY on Friday, December 11, 2009, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring her life will be held there on Saturday, December 12th, at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Bill Vallet will celebrate Debbie's service. Interment will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery Horseheads, NY. Memorial donations may be directed to the Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA, 2435 Route #352, Elmira, NY 14903. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for her family in obituaries at www.olthof.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Weiland
Aaron Wiesner
December 13, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of all of us are with you at this time of sorrow. Words can not express the love that we all felt for Debbie. Our very deepest condolences.
Jenifer Russell
December 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you all very much! I wish I could be there and I'm sorry that I can't be. I keep thinking about Debbie and I can picture her in my head and hear her voice. We all loved her very much! She was such a nice person and had a big heart. She was always so sweet to everyone and made everyone feel welcomed and loved and cared for. I loved her smile, her laugh, and her good nature. She also had a great sense of humor. Debbie will truly be missed. We will continue to pray for all of you. We love you all very much! Take care!
Sincerely,
Jenifer Freeman Russell
Jill Freeman Wortman
December 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you Michelle and Bruce. I love you both so much and I wish I could be there with you. I'd like to share my memories of Debbie with you: Debbie was like a second mom to me. Her family lived just a few houses down the road from ours growing up. Her daughter, Michelle, and I have been best friends since we were little girls. She was my mom's best friend. She could always make us laugh and taught us how to cook the most delicious things. She was there with us through the good times and helped us make it through the bad times. She endearingly called my "Jilly." Recently we've been dealing with similar health issues and she would always say we were like "two peas in a pod." I always knew how much she loved and cared about me and I hope she knew I felt the same way. I love you Debbie and I'm going to miss you very much, but I'll see you again some day. We'll have a good time together in Heaven too.
susan Pike- Cox
December 11, 2009
To the Weiland family,
I went to Southside High School with Debbie. She was a very sweet person and loved everyone. It is really a surprise to fing out my daughter Jennifer went to school with Michelle. amazing how the world goes in circles. My deepest sympathy's go out to all of you.
Susan Pike - Cox
Monty Hughes
December 11, 2009
Bruce,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can remmber meeting Debbie many years ago. My thoughts are with you.
December 11, 2009
Bruce and Michelle,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time.
Karen Cornell
Dan and Mary(Redder) DeHaas
December 11, 2009
Bruce, Michelle, Bud, Scott and Tommy,
I was shocked when mom called and told me about Debbie. I am so sorry to hear this. It brought back memories of when we were younger and we first moved into the neighborhood.
December 11, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. I worked with her at Griswold's Flower Shop at the Mall. She was the best manager as well as coworker anyone could ever have. She always cared about others and how she loved her family so! My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Kim Wright, Elmira Heights, NY
James & Joan Drake
December 11, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
LuAnne Gardner
December 11, 2009
Bruce and Michelle, My heart and sympathy goes out to you both. Debbie was a beautiful person, and the greatest neighbor to all of us in Park Terrace. We'll miss her dearly.
Mike Bixby
December 10, 2009
Michelle & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Jankowski
December 10, 2009
Bruce & family, when Jake called me with the sad news I just couldn't believe it. She was such a dear cousin and friend. We had good times together. I know you'll miss her but she'll always be in your heart. She'll be missed. God bless you and comfort you at this sad time.
Bill and Brenda Lyon
December 10, 2009
Bruce and family Wishing you comfort and peace in this time of sadness
Jodie Denkenberger-Smith
December 10, 2009
Bruce and Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care
December 10, 2009
Bruce,
We were sorry to hear about Debbie. Our hearts are with you. If you need anything at all anytime we will be here for you.
Love, Jim, Gina, Michael and Jessica
Cal & Peggy Blake
December 10, 2009
Bruce and Michell
We are shocked to hear the news of your Debbies passing. All of the words that we say at a time like this can't heal the sorrow that you now feel, but in time and faith in the Almighty, will bring you the peace for your mind.
Rich Brink
December 10, 2009
Michelle (and family)... Sorry to read about your mother's passing. My deepest sympathies.
Corinne (Barrett) Townsend
December 10, 2009
Michelle, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. It is a very difficult time. Be strong and lean on each other. That is the best advice I can give.
Don Shaw
December 10, 2009
Debbie and I worked together for almost five years at Griswolds Flowers in the arnot mall where she was manager. She was such a wonderful person to work with. She would always ask how your day was and what was new. I will miss those times together and I feel blessed to have had met her and become friends. My heart goes out to all her family.
john corkins
December 10, 2009
bruce/mich, i cant believe she is gone, she was a great person, i am very proud to have been your neighbor here in hhds and in elmira, and very proud to be your friend, please let me know if i can do anything? i am in total shock.
December 10, 2009
I was a neighbor on the street & did not have a chance to get to know Debbie & her family. However, she always had a smile & waived to us as we drove by. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers. Kim G.
December 10, 2009
I am a neighbor & would like to say I'm trully sorry about your loss. I didn't know you well but you always had a smile & a waive for us as we drove by your house. You're in my thoughts & prayers.
Kim Gilly, Horseheads NY
December 10, 2009
Bruce and family, so sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Ralph and Roberta Volante and Sharon
Rich & Denise (Marquart) Ruben
December 10, 2009
Debbie was an amazing lady! Words can't express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this incredibly difficult time.
Laraine DePrimo - Chacona
December 10, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lisa Edger
December 10, 2009
Ray & Barb and Weiland family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter in laws passing ... if there is anything I can do ... please let me know ... praying for you all!
Bonni DePrimo
December 10, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Anthonette DePrimo
December 10, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
December 10, 2009
deb,
we were supposed to have lunch today, i cant believe you wont be here, i expect to hear you when i answer the phone, i will miss you terribly...i dont know what to do with your christmas present, it's not fair.
December 10, 2009
I will always cherish the memories we had together, you will be forever missed....I love you
Steve & Cody Usselman
December 10, 2009
It was just yesterday that we were in school together.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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