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1955
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2017
Deborah Onan Obituary
Deborah E. McFall Onan, age 62, of Phoenix, Arizona (formally of Ithaca, NY), passed away after a brief illness, on May 3, 2017.
Debbie was born on March 7, 1955 to the late Roger McFall and Betty McFall Tompkins.
She was predeceased by her son, Brandon Onan , and infant daughter Elayna. She is survived by her sisters and brother, Patricia Fleming (Dan), Diane Aramini (Chuck), Nancy McFall, all of Ithaca, and brother, Stanley McFall (Lois), of Freeville, NY, plus nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and her many friends in Phoenix.
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Jonell Pager
May 13, 2017
We love you!!!!! Were going to miss you love jonell pager
Ed Onan
May 12, 2017
Deb, I am going to miss you so much, What a beautiful person you were, You were my sister-in-law for many many years but more importantly you were my big sister, You will always be my sister, oh the talks we had, especially these last few years, either through messenger or by phone, Deb, I will never ever be able to thank you enough for those talks when Sherry passed and how much you helped me, We shared some VERY deep thoughts and prayers. About Brandon, Elayna, Sherry, You shared with me your good memories and tried to help me remember Mom, my brother and others who for years I have battled to remember. Deb I make you this promise, I will continue to visit Brandon's grave every Christmas day with that very special message and that special gift. Please tell Brandon Uncle Ed loves him very much, And Deb, I love you sis and always will, Deb, You're with your Babies now and I just know you are at peace, Through the hours and hours and years and years of deep heart felt talks, I just know how happy you are now, and that really puts a smile on my face. I will miss you so, but just so you know I got your message. And sis I thank you for that. RIP in peace sweet sister. Love ya, Your lil brother ED
Diane Aramini
May 12, 2017
Deb, may you find peace and happiness in your reunion with Brandon, Elayna, Mom, Dad, and the other that are surrounding you. You will be forever in our hearts.
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