Obituary of Deborah A. O'Farrell

O’FARRELL – Deborah A. (Waldron) 71, of Nanty Glo, passed away August 22, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness.  Born August 1, 1949 in Johnstown, daughter of the late William Russell Waldron and Dorothy (Bracken) Waldron.  Preceded in death by father;  husband Frederick O’Farrell II;  brother, James Waldron;  sister, Dorothy Jean “Dolly” Kozlovac;  and brother-in-law Roger Holby.  Survived by mother, of Ebensburg;  and these children:  Jacqueline, Washington, Pa.; Heather (Alex Jr.) Croft, Nanty Glo, and Shaun O’Farrell, at home, and grandchildren: Alexzander, Sydney, Johnathan & Abigail Croft.    Also survived by brother, Jack (Lisa) Waldron, sisters: Diane Holby and Joyce (Jeff) Price; brother-in-law William “Louie” Koslovac and sisters-in-law Kathleen Waldron and Sharon (Joe) Kanich; all of Nanty Glo.  Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  She had been employed at the former Best Form Corporation in Johnstown.  Deb was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.  She also enjoyed her time spent at the Nanty Glo Fire Co. where she was active in the Fire Ladies organization.  She enjoyed reading, going to the library, crocheting and doting over her grandkids. 

Friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. Saturday until the time of Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m., at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Nanty Glo, Deacon Thomas Buige, officiating.  Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the family.