Deborah K. O'Brien

Deborah Longacre O'Brien aged 69 succumbed to the illness she bravely fought for 2 ½ years about 5:30pm Friday 18 Sept. She was surrounded by family members and friends. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Bill O'Brien, father Edwin Longacre. sister Sherry Longacre, and her brother Richard (Dickie)Hall. Five Children, Sean Richard and wife Amy, Dixie, Michelle, Sean Patrick and wife Tina, Tirzah and husband John. Eight grandsons, Sean Richard Jr, Phill II, Dylan, Dakota, Gabriel, Ethan, Elijah, Evan, Bryan, Nicholas and Michael. A granddaughter Jessica. Two great grandsons Phill III, Hunter and two great granddaughters Jaiden and Tayla and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her Mother Hazel, and brother Larry. Debbie graduated from Palmerton High School in 1969 was retired and last employment was as a mail carrier in Blakeslee. She was an avid Eagles fan, and loved family picnics. In lieu of flowers she requested donations be sent to 200 St Luke's infusion center 3rd floor. A funeral service is not planned instead a memorial gathering of friends and family so celebrate her life and how many lives she touched.