Debra was a 1971 graduate of Wellsville High School and received an Associate Degree from Alfred State College. She was a former employee of the University of Rochester and Dresser-Rand Corporation of Wellsville. She loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed traveling. Her most cherished moments were those times spent with her six grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to her husband are three children, Jennifer (Jon) Langborgh of Charlotte, NC, Jeffrey (Nicole) Mattison of Marion, NY and Marcie (Chuck) Baranich of North Tonawanda, six grandchildren, Bodie and Raegan Langborgh, Sienna and Taylor Mattison and Logan and Jayden Baranich, three brothers, Terry (Linda Sherman) Dahlgren of Lancaster, Donald (Janiece) Dahlgren of Wellsville and her twin, Denis (Colleen) Dahlgren of Wellsville as well as several nieces & nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will be Thursday (November 29, 2012) at 11:00 am at the First Congregational Church, 289 N. Main Street in Wellsville with Rev. Ralph Eastlack presiding. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.