Debra S. Thomas, age 53, of 26337 State Highway # 77, Saegertown, PA died in an automobile accident occurring in Blooming Valley on Wednesday afternoon, January 2, 2013. Her survivors include her husband – Randy L. Thomas whom she married on January 21, 1978.
Born on August 1, 1959 in Erie, PA, Debra was a daughter of the late Merle Burge and Florence Melvin Burge. She graduated from Maplewood High School in 1977 and completed the Crawford County VoTech food preparation program where she met her husband, Randy. She began working at Meadville Medical Center in a co-op program in 1976 and continued her career in food service there as the head cook, now serving in her 36th year. Debbie was a member of the Blooming Valley United Methodist Church and was currently a member of the Eagles Channel Dusters bowling league. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband – Randy, Debbie is survived by two daughters – Kelly Marie DeMarches and her husband, Travis of Meadville and Kathy Lynne Douglas and her husband, Justin of Meadville; two grandchildren – Gavin John Douglas and Megyn Elizabeth DeMarches, both of Meadville; a brother – Russell Burge and his wife, Judy of Cambridge Springs; several nieces and nephews; and her special friends at the dietary department at Meadville Medical Center. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by a niece – Janet Shorts Parsley in 2012 and by a sister – Donna Shorts in 1995.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 and are invited to attend funeral services there on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Beverly Spore, pastor of the Blooming Valley United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Beaver Center Cemetery.
so very sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed, she’s a very good woman. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember your Mom and all the fun we had bowling together in the monday night league.
Dear Randy and Family
There is much sorrow in our hearts as we think about Debbie and your family during this very difficult time. What a difference a single life can make. Debbie’s strength and compassion as a spouse, grandma, mother, friend, and coworker will remain as a part of her legacy. We hold you close in our prayers.
Love Mark and Darla
Kelly,
I am so truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You All.
Karen
Your Mom ran a tight ship, but was a wonderful woman. Keep all those wonderful memories to share with those beautiful grandbabies. She would want that. I remember the days when she use to say she may only get grand dogs. Kelly and Kathy youmade your Mom happy and even happier when you brought those babies into the world. Be sure to show them Love from both you and her. She would want that. Remember your Dad at this time also. May your familybe strong and help each other thru these times. God be with you all. Karlyn & Mike Kedzierski
Randy, Kelly and Kathy I have 35 wonderful years of memories with your mom and dad. The next memories were of your mom and dad becoming parents of two wonderful girls and then watching both of you grow into beautiful women. Then you each gave your mom and dad wonderful gifts known as Gavin and Megan. I am so sorry that she is gone but she left us all with wonderful parts of her to cherish forever! She will be missed.
Thomas Family,
I knew your Mother from school days, she was a really sweet person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Roxie ( class of ’78 )
Dear Cousin Randy and Family,
All our thoughts and prayers to you at this loss so tragic. May God be with you.
Wayne, Linda and Leighanne Tillman
Thank you all for all of your love and support. My mom loved her family and friends so much, and she would be so touched at everything everybody has been doing for our family right now. My Dad, Kathy, and I appreciate everything so much.
im so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to all of you in your time of need i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers sincerely, becky and kristin carroll
Randy and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Know that your loved one will always be as close as a memory,
and the God of all comfort as close as a prayer.
Loving Prayers, Joan
Kelly,
My deepest sympathy to you and all your family. I don’t need to tell you that your mom was a wonderful woman cause you already know that but I will tell you two things. I also lost my mom at a young age and there are a couple of things I will tell you — be so thankful for all the good times you spent with your mom (vacations, holidays, etc) cause you will never forget them and second give a little extra love to your dad because his heart is broken also.
Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers,
Judy
Dear Russ and Family, Do sorry to read about the death of your sister Debra.Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Sincerely, Lou and Marilyn Steadman
There aren’t words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Deb will live on in all our memories. What fun we have had over the years. My heart is there with you during this difficult time, & I’ll see you all soon. In the meantime, you are all in my prayers.
Kathy and family, So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
She will be missed on Monday nights at bowling. Your in our prayers.
Sending sincere sympathies to you Randy and all your family from Okeechobee, Florida.
Debbie was a blessing to us all and a smile to fill a room with warmth. Our hearts are broken that she was taken from you and us so very young. Love you Randy.
Bonnie and Charley Zilhaver and Mom (Ida Edge)
Rest in Peace, Aunt Debbie.
God Bless and Be with the Thomas family at this sorrowful time. All our prayers are with all of you and yours. Debbie will be missed greatly, but never forgotten for all her kindness and her love that she gave to all. Love all of the Miles family and all of the Thomas relations.