In Memory

Deborah Gority (Smith)

Deborah Gority (Smith)

Deborah J. Smith                      

April 9, 1951 - Aug. 9, 2018            

Deborah J. Smith, 67, Altoona, died early Thurs­day morning at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William Clair “Dewey” and Jeanne Ernestine (Hunter) Gority.

Surviving are two daughters: Tracie L. (Harry “Fritz”) Garland of Altoona and Dawn M. (Mark) Logan of Altoona; a son, Shawn P. Smith of Altoona; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two siblings: a sister, Sandra (James) Milnes of Cresson; and a brother, William Gority of Altoona; her former husband, Terrance L. Smith; and numerous extended family.

She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Donald E. Gray; and a nephew, Edward Lebo.

Deborah was a 1969 graduate of Altoona Area High School. In 1979, she retired from Bell Telephone after 10 years of service. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Altoona.

She was an avid Red Cross blood donor, and she volunteered at her church. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo and reading.

Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the de­ceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Altoona. Interment will be made at Rose Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 806 11th St., Altoona, PA 16602.

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09/08/18 10:07 AM #1    

Regina (Jeannie) L Kohler (Boyles)

Debbie was one of my dearest friends.  We met in BGHS and then we both transferred to AAHS.  I worked with her daughter for a while and would see Debbie when she stopped to see her.  She will be greatly missed.


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