Debra A. Hyler

Debra "Debbie" Hyler, Scranton, passed away Dec. 16 in the Allied Services Inpatient Hospice Unit after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born 1962 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise Jordano Hubert and was educated in Scranton schools and graduated from Scranton Technical High School. She went on to complete her studies at Empire Beauty School and worked for many years as a hairdresser on her own and in beauty shops throughout the area including Hyde Park Hair Fashions in West Scranton.

Surviving are her son, Jason Hyler and his fiancé, Mary Terrinoni of Scranton; her daughter, Shawnna Kresge and her husband, John of Doral, Fla.; brothers, John Hubert and his wife, Kathleen of Dunmore and Paul Hubert and his wife, Mary Kay Gilboy Hubert of West Chester; her beloved grandchildren, Gabriella and Bennett Kresge; her aunt, Betty D'Andrea; nieces, nephews and cousins; and her wonderful dog, Sophie, who she loved very much.

She was also preceded by death by her loving, caring and dedicated companion of 21 years, Greg Smith, who died in November 2021.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 801 Taylor Ave., Scranton. Friends may call Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at the church.

Interment, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dunmore.

Arrangements have been entrusted to and are under the care and direction of the Vanston and James Funeral Home, Scranton.

To share a memory or to express your condolences to the family, please visit www.vanstonandjames.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions be made in Debbie's honor to Laura's Hope Rescue (finding dogs their forever homes) c/o Grace Hope Benson, 3385 Forest St., Hop Bottom, PA 18824.