Debra J. Baxter
Debra J. Baxter, 63, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, of 36 Minard Run Road, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 1, 1952 in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Eloise (Nichols) Shrubb.
On January 10, 1970, in the First Wesleyan Church in Bradford, she married Richard D. Baxter who survives.
She attended Kane and Bradford Schools and graduated from Olean Business Institute with a general business degree.
After she raised her family, she was employed by the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford as secretary in the Student Accounting Department, and retired after 10 years to help raise her grandchildren.
Debbie enjoyed gardening. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren who affectionately called her "Amom".
In addition to her husband Richard of 46 years, she is survived by two daughters, Iva (Timothy) Housler, of Duke Center and Candy (John Rankin) Smith, of Bradford; a son, Benjamin (Michelle) Baxter, of Bradford; seven grandchildren; Kaitlynne Smith, Cody Baxter, Garret Smith, Janelle Housler, Makenzie Smith, Jacob Baxter, and Tristin Baxter, one sister, Roberta (Craig) Smith, of Kane; four brothers, Bruce (Janie) Schrubb, of Pittsburgh, TX; Dr. Terry (Jayshree) Schrubb, of Hollis, NH; Donald (Terri Anne) Schrubb, of Amhurst, NH; Dr. Richard (Julie) Schrubb, of Quitman, LA. and several nieces and nephews.
Family will be receiving friends on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 10-11 AM in Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. South Ave., where a memorial service will be held at 11 AM with Rev. Craig Smith, pastor of the Mt. Jewett United Methodist Church, officiating.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
Richard and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Debbie. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
— Bill Swedenhjelm
With our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved wife, mother grandmother and sister.
— Joyce Shrubb Keller and Family.
Ken and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family, for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
— Ken and Peg Miller
It was sad to learn of my Aunt debbies passing. She was a wonderful kind person and a big part of my childhood summers. Se will always be fondly remembered and missed.
— Terry Schrubb JR (TJ)
so sorry to read this. i know of your special bond.
— diane sheeley
Hugs to you, Iva! Sorry for your loss.
— Brenda and Bob Falk
Iva and family,
My sincere sympathy for all of you. You are in my prayers. I've known Debbie and your dad, since she worked at Pitt-Bradford. I didn't know she was your mom. May you all feel God's presence during this difficult time.
— Suzanne Dittman
Our love and prayers go out to Deb's family. She was as good friend and a sweet, sweet person. Fly high, Deb!
— Michele & Wes Zapel
Sincere sympathy to your family. I knew Debbie when we both worked at Pitt. Debbie was a sweet soul with a ready smile.
— Marilyn Minnier
My prayers are with the family for the Lord to bring you comfort as only He can do during this time of loss of your loved one. Debbie is a friend I won't soon forget. Blessings to you all.
— Susan Johnson Lewis
so very sorry for your loss...
— jim & betty shrubb
Iva, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Thoughts and prayers are with all of her family.
— Jean Morton
Our sincere sympathy to your family.
— Tom and Dawn Shrubb
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort and give you peace.
— Lynn Kinney
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. I am so sad to hear of Debbies passing. We had many good times at the Nazarene church and I enjoyed her and her sweetness. Loved her beautiful children.
— Lin and Bob Carlson
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember swimming at her house when I was little.
— Tina Gardner (Distrola)
Anytime you would see "Amom" she would have a smile on her face. she was always full of love, laughter and caring. She will truly be missed.
— Amy and Kyley Hogue
You could never see "Amom" and not see a smile on her face. she brought laughter and kindness to everyone she knew. she will be truly missed
— Amy and Kyley Hogue
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. She always had a smile on her face that would light up any room. She was an "Amom" to all of the kids and loved them all as her own. She will be sadly missed by many.
— Mark, Vicki, Breanne and Kenny Miller
Our thoughts and Prayers turn to "Aunt Debbie" and her family. Thanks for such wonderful memories.
— Daniel & Priscilla Schrubb
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be in our memories forever. So sorry we could could not be there for the memorial.
— Angela Schrubb Parrott