Debra Fields Gernand

Debra Fields Gernand obituary, Monticello, NY

Debra Fields Gernand

Debra Gernand Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by VanInwegen-Kenny Inc Funeral Home - Wurtsboro on Jun. 6, 2025.

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Debra Fields Gernand resident of Floral Park & Wurtsboro, NY. Passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Achieve Rehab & Nursing Facility. She was 71 years old and a retired Pick Quick Key Food Supermarket 40+ year Assistant Deli Manager. The daughter of the late Ronald Haas and Naomi Rothenberger Haas was born August 25, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY. A loving widow of Carl (Tex) Gernand who predeceased her on July 12, 2002.
Debra was a hard-working Union Member for Local 1500 and fought hard to ensure her employment as well as others was not taken for granted. She was a die-hard Yankee fan, as well as being an amazing care giver to her family and friends.
She is survived by her loving daughter Kelly Fields Creighton, son-in-law Daniel Creighton Jr. and two grandchildren John Creighton and Meaghan Creighton.
There will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony TBA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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