| Date of Birth | June 14, 1975 |
| Passed Away | January 8, 2011 |
| Place of Residence | Avoca |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | January 13, 2011 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | Avoca Funeral Home |
| Interment Location | Valley View Cemetery |
DEBORAH L. SALTSMAN
AVOCA-Deborah L. “Debbie” Saltsman, 35, of 9248 County Route 7, passed away suddenly Saturday (Jan. 8, 2011) at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath.
Born in Hornell on June 14, 1975, she was a daughter of C. Lonnie and Linda Hogan Barrett, who survive. On July 25, 1998, she was married at St. Pius Church in Cohocton to Daniel Saltsman, who also survives.
A graduate of Avoca Central School, Debbie also attended BOCES for two years and was employed at Bath Dental before she began her employment with the Guthrie Medical Group in Bath as a medical secretary.
She was a member of the Elmira Kennel Club and owned and showed Dobermans
Debbie enjoyed attending dog shows as well as camping, traveling and doing crafts.
Her family includes her husband of 12 years, Dan; her parents, Lonnie and Linda Barrett of Avoca; her sister, Heather (Barry) Wainwright of Avoca; her maternal grandfather, William Hogan of Ocala, Fl., who affectionately called her “Goldilocks”; her maternal grandmother, Florence Hogan of Avoca; her paternal grandparents, Charles and Dorothy Barrett of Avoca; her grandmother, Beverly Saltsman of Avoca; her great-grandmother, Grace Margeson of Avoca; her aunts and uncles, Janet and Bernie Towner of Avoca, who were also her godparents; Phil and Sharon Margeson of Avoca; as well as several other aunts, uncles and cousin; also her close friend, Deb Carter of Avoca; and her two dogs, Denali and Commanchee.
She was predeceased by her great-grandfather, Lee Margeson; her uncle, William J. Hogan III; her aunt, Kim Cecil and her in-laws, Ray and Nancy Saltsman.
Calling hours are from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, with Pastor Bill McFeaters officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
Those wishing may contribute in her memory to the Elmira Kennel Club, in care of Bonnie Keys, P.O. Box 35, Wellsburg, N.Y. 14894.
Dan, Linda, Lonnie and Heather – I am so sorry to hear this. My heart and prayers go out to you. I will always remember Debbie’s smiling face and her walking the boys to school. She was a sweetheart and will always be remembered. Please know we are thinking of you at this time. Bob and Robin
Debbie had such an infectious smile and personality. Dan, my thoughts are with you during this time.
Dan, Heather, Mr. and Mrs. Barrett-
Oh my gosh. I cannot believe this. My mom just notified me today. I am so, so sorry. Debbie was the best friend I could ever ask for in high school- and the only friend that I’ve kept in touch with over the years. I had just told my mom at Christmas that I was sad I hadn’t gotten a Christmas letter from her to see how the family was doing. I am so sorry. So very, very sorry. Please know that she will always be treasured as one of my nearest and dearest friends. She was a bright light in my life- and so many others- and carried me through some of the toughest moments. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried- and we’ve remembered. Now- those memories will live forever in my heart. May she forever be held in Jesus’ arms, and may you find comfort in this time.
Much Love and Many Prayers,
Jodi Bossard-Newman
Jodi0402@yahoo.com
I am shocked and saddened to hear about Debbie’s untimely death. She certainly loved life and lived every moment to the fullest. She was the light of her parents’, the love of her husband’s and the joy of her sister’s life. My heart goes out to all of you during this troubled time. Words just cannot express the sympathy Rick and I have for you during your time of sorrow. May the peace of the Lord be with each of you. Debbie was a candle with an eternal flame.
I still cannot believe this I miss you so much already, I love you Debbie
With my deepest sympathy to the Saltsman ans Barrett families. So sorry for your loss Linda and Lonnie.
I thought Debbie was a great lady with a big heart. I am gonna miss going there and having Debbie hold Denali while Courtney was trying to hide. I never saw Debbie without a smile on her face. We are gonna miss you so much.
Our deepest sympathy to the Saltsman and Barrett families. We knew Debbie through the Elmira Kennel Club and enjoyed watching Debbie in handling class and watching her at the dog shows. She was a sweet girl and will surely be missed by us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Debbie, Though i did not get to know you after being a child i still have memories that will stick with me forever You are family and its the strongest bond that exists as humans. I will remember your smile forever. To the family I am so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My thought’s and prayers are with your family! Deb will be truly missed!!
Linda, At this time of loss you and your family are in my thoughts. May you all be strong thru out this time and comfort each other. I am truly sorry.
Linda, Lonnie, Heather and Dan,
We were shocked and saddened to here about Debbie. She was a wonderful Girl with a beautiful smile.She will be missed greatly.