Deborah Stevenson 1954-2020

Deborah was born Aug. 24, 1954, in Ellwood City, Pa., a daughter of the late Walter and Mabel Glover Burnette and one of 14 children.

Deborah entered into the workforce as a high school graduate and her career entailed managing restaurants locally and in Florida. She married Robert B. Stevenson July 24, 1995. Deborah attended St. John Lutheran Church for most of her life.

Deborah enjoyed garage sales, flea markets and basically treasure hunting but, her family, especially her grandchildren, gave her life purpose.

She is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Dennis (Marie) Leipply of Petersburg, Jeremy (Jessica) Leipply of Austintown and Gari Lynn Leipply (Tyrone Hyshaw) of Petersburg; nine grandchildren; sisters, Rhonda (Wayne) Leipply, Linda (Lee) Barrett, Lisa Burnette, Sarah (Steve) Lowrey and Patty (Ron) Smith; and brothers, Danny (Donna) Burnette, Rick (Judy) Burnette, Timmy Burnette and Eugene ( Joanne) Burnette.

Deborah was preceded in death by parents; brothers, David and Randy; and sister, Claudette.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020, at the outdoor pavilion at St John Lutheran Church, with Pastor Erin Burns officiating.

Those attending are reminded that social distancing is still advised and if you feel you have health issues, we ask that you decline attending. Safe practices will be required.

Family arrangements are being assisted by the Terry A. Cunningham Funeral Home of Bessemer, Pa.

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