Debra A. Larko

1957 - 2023

Debra A. Larko, 65, of Ford City, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, in ACMH Hospital. Born June 13, 1957, in New Kensington, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Ross) Jackson. Debra was of the Catholic faith. She had been employed by Nextier Bank as a customer service representative. Prior to that, she worked as a hairdresser. She was an avid animal lover. Debra also enjoyed cooking, baking, reading and gardening. She was a fan on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and loved vacationing in the Outer Banks and Hilton Head. She is survived by her husband, David R. Larko; her daughters, Jillian M. Larko, of New Kensington, and Kerri Ann (James) McElroy, of New Kensington; a grandson, Jackson McElroy; sister, Karen (Tom) Schavolt, of Ohio; sister, Marsha Terry, of Ohio; brother, Richard Jackson, of New Kensington; and sister, Amy (Tom) Guzzo, of New Kensington. Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Debra from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at The Inn at Lenape Heights, 950 Golf Course Road, Ford City. Arrangements have been entrusted to WELCH FUNERAL SERVICE LLC., 1032 Fourth Ave., Ford City. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.welchfh.com.