Debra Masley
- On May 9, 2017
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DEBRA MASLEY (Porta), of Bethel Park, born March 16, 1952, was a joyful and devoted servant of the Lord until her passing on May 7, 2017 when she succumbed to cancer. Diagnosed in June of 2016, Debbie was determined to live and enjoy each God- given day, cherishing her best friend and husband, Steve, her sons, Joshua (Kelly) and Seth (Ashley Tate), and her granddaughter, McCauley Masley.
Debbie, originally from Robinson Township, began her relationship over 50 years ago with her husband, Steve. They married in 1974 and moved to their current residence in Bethel Park in 1977. Shortly thereafter they joined the John McMillan Presbyterian Church where Debbie became active with the youth groups and music ministries. She taught aerobics throughout Bethel Park for many years and was known for logging many miles on the Montour Trail until shortly before her death.
She devoted her career to public education, serving the Bethel Park School District’s special needs students, the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s personnel and business departments, and finally serving as Assistant to the Superintendent of the Clairton City Schools. Upon her retirement, Debbie devoted more time to her beloved John McMillan Presbyterian Church in which she raised her sons, sang in the Chancel Choir and as a soloist, directed the children’s Carol Choir, and readied the sanctuary for worship services.
Debbie was joyfully committed to her family, speaking to her sons several times a week, taking trips with her husband, and sharing her love of sewing and reading with her granddaughter. Debbie is additionally survived by three sisters Kate Caliguiri (Robert), Cindy Gigante (Wayne), Bobbi Rokicki (Walt) and her mother, Thelma “Mickey” Porta, and was pre-deceased in 2014 by her father, Bill Porta. She additionally leaves many nieces, nephews, friends and her JMPC church community. Special thanks to Family Hospice of Mt. Lebanon for the truly loving care provided to Debbie and her family during her final days. A memorial service will be held at the John McMillan Presbyterian Church, 875 Clifton Road, Bethel Park on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. followed by a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the John McMillan Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund in Debbie’s name.
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