| Family 1 |
Gaberseck, Debbie, b. 20 Mar 1961 d. 22 Oct 2023, Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA  (Age 62 years) |
| Marriage |
22 Oct 1988 |
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https://www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com/obituaries/debbie-mahaley
Virgil Howard Funeral Home
Debbie L. Mahaley
1961-2023
Debbie L. Mahaley
March 20, 1961 - October 22, 2023
Coudersport, Pa.
Debbie L. Mahaley
COUDERSPORT, Pa.---On March 20, 1961 Debbie Lynn was born to Bill and Phyllis (Potter) Gaberseck and was destined to be full of life. A baby girl, with golden hair, she joined older brother, Billy Gaberseck, and then later younger brother, Larry (Mona) Gaberseck, and younger sister, Patty (Jess) Wilson.
Debbie graduated from Coudersport High School in 1979, which was the same year her son, Robert (Abbi) Rossman was born and 5 years later her son Jason (Liz) Rossman added to her family.
On October 22, 1988 she married the love her life, Geoff Mahaley. Together they built their business now known as Mahaley’s Outdoor Power Equipment. In June of 1989 she had her youngest son John (Maureen) Mahaley. Debbie and Geoff enjoyed many years together until November of 2016 when Geoff was called home.
The past few years Debbie has spent her time continuing to help JW with the business that her and Geoff built. In the recent years Debbie has spent time with her partner, Kenny Ruter, who has been by her side and a comfort to her. Debbie enjoyed running Leona’s Greenhouse with Kenny and his daughter, Jessica Ruter. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, trips to the lake fishing and of course riding her buggy.
Debbie’s earthly story ended this past Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Hamot Hospital in Erie after a brief illness. She is loved by her family and 8 grandchildren, as well as her nieces and nephews. As well as her best friend in shenanigans, Beth. Debbie has touched so many lives over the years with her genuine loving heart and will be missed by many. She will be forever be remembered as the life of the party.
Family and friends may call from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Coudersport American Legion, 2 Buffalo Street, where a memorial service will follow at 3pm with Pastor Frank Mickle, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Coudersport American Legion Post 192, 2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 1001 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Debbie’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Debbie, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Debbie L. Mahaley, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Visitation
Saturday, October 28, 2023
1:00 - 3:00pm (Eastern time)
Coudersport American Legion Post 192
2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915
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Plant Trees
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Memorial Service
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Starts at 3:00pm (Eastern time)
Coudersport American Legion Post 192
2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915
Guestbook
The first time we met Debbie we were sitting on top of Marvin Hill Road on our atv's (buggies) just
enjoying the scenery and she stopped to see if we ran out of gas or broke down or needed help. Ever since each time we were in Potter we would usually see her and Kenny. We were on our atv's at the bottom of Marvin Hill on 9/22/23 and here comes Debbie in her pickup. She knows our buggies so she stopped to talk. We were shocked to learn of her passing 30 days later. She was a very caring, kind, and fun person and always laughing. She will be greatly missed. Always looked forward to seeing her. Our sincere sympathy to both Kenny and Debbie's family.
Wendy and Dale (NJ)
WENDY RESKOVAC
Oct 31, 2023
You will be missed by many, your class mate .
LORI LEHMAN
Oct 27, 2023
Guestbook gallery photo 1: Debbie L. Mahaley posted by Sue Mitchell
Our deepest sympathies to you in this time of sadness. Thoughts and prayers are with all your families. We wish you peace and comfort as you grieve.
SUE MITCHELL
Oct 26, 2023
I'm so sorry Kenny dad and uncle Bobby and JW grandma was so young and didn't deserve to go yet but she was called I'm sorry I didn't make it...
ELISHA ROSSMAN
Oct 24, 2023
I am so very sad to hear about Debbie. We shared so many memories way back when. She was truly a happy person to be around. Prayers to her family for God's strength to help them through this very difficult time. Love you all
JULIE NEEFE PAGE
Oct 24, 2023
Billy , Larry , Patty and Debbie's children know that Dick and I are sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. We always enjoyed our time with Debbie, her free spirit was catching. She will live in our memories as a fun loving cousin that always made time spent with her enjoyable. RIP Debbie you will never be forgotten. Love Dick and Marilyn
DICK & MARILYN CIMBRICZ
Oct 28, 2023
Guestbook gallery photo 1: Debbie L. Mahaley posted by Precision Trucking Family
Precision Trucking Family has purchased Splendid Life Spray for Debbie Mahaley
PRECISION TRUCKING FAMILY
Oct 27, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to her Family.
NICK AND CAROLE TROUPE
Oct 25, 2023
My deepest sympathy to Debbie's family. I remember her fondly from our Rubbertown days when she was growing up and took my kids Hallowe'en! She was a fun loving gal and always kept you laughing.
CHRIS LILJA
Oct 24, 2023
Many prayers sent to Jason, Robert and Kenny, so very sorry for your loss, Debbie was a hard worker and loving person, she will be missed by so many but never forgotten. Fly high Deb ????????
KIMBERLY GOCKLEY
Oct 24, 2023
So very full of life and laughter. Taken too soon. Fly high and keep em straight up there!
BARRY & SANDY
Oct 27, 2023
Guestbook gallery photo 1: Debbie L. Mahaley posted by Precision Trucking Family
Precision Trucking Family has purchased Forever In Our Hearts for Debbie Mahaley
PRECISION TRUCKING FAMILY
Oct 27, 2023
Full of Life, Always Smiling, Always Raising Hell
MARY ANNE CIMBRICZ
Oct 25, 2023
You will be missed by many, your class mate.
LORI LEHMAN
Oct 24, 2023
Our Deepest Sympathy to her family and Kenny
RALPH & CARON TWEEDIE
Oct 23, 2023
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- On October 22, 1988 she married the love her life, Geoff Mahaley.
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Together they built their business now known as Mahaley’s Outdoor Power Equipment. |
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https://www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com/obituaries/debbie-mahaley
Virgil Howard Funeral Home
Debbie L. Mahaley
1961-2023
Debbie L. Mahaley
March 20, 1961 - October 22, 2023
Coudersport, Pa.
Debbie L. Mahaley
COUDERSPORT, Pa.---On March 20, 1961 Debbie Lynn was born to Bill and Phyllis (Potter) Gaberseck and was destined to be full of life. A baby girl, with golden hair, she joined older brother, Billy Gaberseck, and then later younger brother, Larry (Mona) Gaberseck, and younger sister, Patty (Jess) Wilson.
Debbie graduated from Coudersport High School in 1979, which was the same year her son, Robert (Abbi) Rossman was born and 5 years later her son Jason (Liz) Rossman added to her family.
On October 22, 1988 she married the love her life, Geoff Mahaley. Together they built their business now known as Mahaley’s Outdoor Power Equipment. In June of 1989 she had her youngest son John (Maureen) Mahaley. Debbie and Geoff enjoyed many years together until November of 2016 when Geoff was called home.
The past few years Debbie has spent her time continuing to help JW with the business that her and Geoff built. In the recent years Debbie has spent time with her partner, Kenny Ruter, who has been by her side and a comfort to her. Debbie enjoyed running Leona’s Greenhouse with Kenny and his daughter, Jessica Ruter. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, trips to the lake fishing and of course riding her buggy.
Debbie’s earthly story ended this past Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Hamot Hospital in Erie after a brief illness. She is loved by her family and 8 grandchildren, as well as her nieces and nephews. As well as her best friend in shenanigans, Beth. Debbie has touched so many lives over the years with her genuine loving heart and will be missed by many. She will be forever be remembered as the life of the party.
Family and friends may call from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Coudersport American Legion, 2 Buffalo Street, where a memorial service will follow at 3pm with Pastor Frank Mickle, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Coudersport American Legion Post 192, 2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 1001 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.
Debbie’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Debbie, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Debbie L. Mahaley, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
+
?
Visitation
Saturday, October 28, 2023
1:00 - 3:00pm (Eastern time)
Coudersport American Legion Post 192
2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915
Text Directions
Plant Trees
+
?
Memorial Service
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Starts at 3:00pm (Eastern time)
Coudersport American Legion Post 192
2 Buffalo Street, Coudersport, PA 16915
Guestbook
The first time we met Debbie we were sitting on top of Marvin Hill Road on our atv's (buggies) just
enjoying the scenery and she stopped to see if we ran out of gas or broke down or needed help. Ever since each time we were in Potter we would usually see her and Kenny. We were on our atv's at the bottom of Marvin Hill on 9/22/23 and here comes Debbie in her pickup. She knows our buggies so she stopped to talk. We were shocked to learn of her passing 30 days later. She was a very caring, kind, and fun person and always laughing. She will be greatly missed. Always looked forward to seeing her. Our sincere sympathy to both Kenny and Debbie's family.
Wendy and Dale (NJ)
WENDY RESKOVAC
Oct 31, 2023
You will be missed by many, your class mate .
LORI LEHMAN
Oct 27, 2023
Guestbook gallery photo 1: Debbie L. Mahaley posted by Sue Mitchell
Our deepest sympathies to you in this time of sadness. Thoughts and prayers are with all your families. We wish you peace and comfort as you grieve.
SUE MITCHELL
Oct 26, 2023
I'm so sorry Kenny dad and uncle Bobby and JW grandma was so young and didn't deserve to go yet but she was called I'm sorry I didn't make it...
ELISHA ROSSMAN
Oct 24, 2023
I am so very sad to hear about Debbie. We shared so many memories way back when. She was truly a happy person to be around. Prayers to her family for God's strength to help them through this very difficult time. Love you all
JULIE NEEFE PAGE
Oct 24, 2023
Billy , Larry , Patty and Debbie's children know that Dick and I are sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. We always enjoyed our time with Debbie, her free spirit was catching. She will live in our memories as a fun loving cousin that always made time spent with her enjoyable. RIP Debbie you will never be forgotten. Love Dick and Marilyn
DICK & MARILYN CIMBRICZ
Oct 28, 2023
Guestbook gallery photo 1: Debbie L. Mahaley posted by Precision Trucking Family
Precision Trucking Family has purchased Splendid Life Spray for Debbie Mahaley
PRECISION TRUCKING FAMILY
Oct 27, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to her Family.
NICK AND CAROLE TROUPE
Oct 25, 2023
My deepest sympathy to Debbie's family. I remember her fondly from our Rubbertown days when she was growing up and took my kids Hallowe'en! She was a fun loving gal and always kept you laughing.
CHRIS LILJA
Oct 24, 2023
Many prayers sent to Jason, Robert and Kenny, so very sorry for your loss, Debbie was a hard worker and loving person, she will be missed by so many but never forgotten. Fly high Deb ????????
KIMBERLY GOCKLEY
Oct 24, 2023
So very full of life and laughter. Taken too soon. Fly high and keep em straight up there!
BARRY & SANDY
Oct 27, 2023
Guestbook gallery photo 1: Debbie L. Mahaley posted by Precision Trucking Family
Precision Trucking Family has purchased Forever In Our Hearts for Debbie Mahaley
PRECISION TRUCKING FAMILY
Oct 27, 2023
Full of Life, Always Smiling, Always Raising Hell
MARY ANNE CIMBRICZ
Oct 25, 2023
You will be missed by many, your class mate.
LORI LEHMAN
Oct 24, 2023
Our Deepest Sympathy to her family and Kenny
RALPH & CARON TWEEDIE
Oct 23, 2023
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| Family ID |
F56102 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family 2 |
Gerhart, Melody Ann |
| Marriage |
1 Mar 1975 |
Park United Methodist Church, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [1] |
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Miss Melody Ann Gerhart & Geoffrey Alan Mahaley wed in Park United Methodist Church 01 Mar 1975
The Potter Enterprise
Coudersport, Pennsylvania • Wed, Mar 5, 1975 p4
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• Wed in Park Church
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey A. Mahaley
Miss Melody Ann Gerhart and Geoffrey Alan Mahaley were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. Saturday (March 1, 1975) in Park United Methodist Church, Coudersport.
The Rev. Donald H.G. Miller officiated at the double-ring ceremony for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerhart, Coudersport, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mahaley, Coudersport RD.
Vases of flowers adorned the altar and wedding music was played by Randall Halter, organist.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown, made by her mother, of polyester knit. It was fashioned with long sleeves of flowered lace, with matching lace flowers accenting the front of the dress. Her flowered lace train was attached to the back. A crystal crown held her bouffant, elbow-length veil of illusion and she carried three, long-stemmed roses. During the ceremony she presented one rose to her mother and another to the mother of the groom.
Miss Sandra Spaulding, Coudersport, was maid of honor in a gown of multi-colored, polka dot, polyester knit with plum colored jacket.Teresa King, niece of the bride, was flower girl and similarly attired, and carried a basket of pompons and carnations and petals.
Bridesmaids were Deborah Gerhart, sister of the bride, and Janine Mahaley, sister of the groom. Dawn Trumbauer, Trumbauersville, niece of the bride was junior bridesmaid. They were attired in gowns of light purple, pink and dark pink respectively, with multi colored, polka dot jackets.
They carried bouquets of pink carnations and purple status.
For her daughter's wedding, the bride's mother selected a floor-length gown of beige floral polyester. The groom's mother chose a floor-length gown of apricot color trimmed in gold.
Nicholas Lombard, Erie, served as best man. Ushers were Raymond Brown, Coudersport, and Jeffrey Gerhart, brother of the bride, Trumbauersville. Shane Wilson, Coudersport, was junior usher, and David Hess, East Greenville, was ringbearer.
A ceremony, attended by 175 guests, was held at the Coudersport Firehall with music by the Back Roads. Joann Predmore, Coudersport, and Elliotts Bakery, Port Allegany, catered.
Both the bride and bridgroom are seniors at Coudersport Area High School. Mr. Mahaley is employed at E.H. Tucker and Sons as a mechanic.
Cole Auxiliary
Cole Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold its meeting Tuesday, March 11, at 8:00 p.m., at the Ulysses Baptist Church. Special music will be provided by a women's vocal trio from Ulysses. All members are asked to attend..
United States
Pennsylvania
Coudersport
The Potter Enterprise
1975
Mar
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Miss Melody Ann Gerhart & Geoffrey Alan Mahaley wed in Park United Methodist Church 01 Mar 1975
- Miss Melody Ann Gerhart and Geoffrey Alan Mahaley were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. Saturday (March 1, 1975) in Park United Methodist Church, Coudersport.
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F56109 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Abt 1960 - 2016 (56 years)
