Deborah Louise Carr, 69, passed away on July 14th, 2025.
She was born on February 15th, 1956. Her parents were Ralph Richard (Genevieve) Carr, Sr. and Charlotte Esther Cummins Carr. She was the oldest of four siblings: Nora Carr, Ralph (Sharon) Carr,Jr.) and Allan Carr.
Deborah was part of the first class to graduate from Blackhawk High School in 1974. She worked for the Pennsylvania Turnpike for nearly 37 years: six months as summer help, two years supplemental working more than 40 hours a week and 35 years full time. She opened Route 60 Mt Jackson herself. When Toll Route 60 was completed, they added two more people. Then went on to open State Route 576 with three people.
She was known for her most beautiful smile! Her immense kindness and love she poured out on so many. She loved to laugh. Always a strong woman encouraging and uplifting those around her. Going out of her way to do kind things for so many. Making sure her loved ones are taken care of and always there for them. Her love for others she made so clear. She loved gardening flowers, laughing, and watching funny movies. Her laughter roared playing the card game war with her grandson. She also enjoyed shooting guns. She loved her German Shepherd dogs Nitro and Ranger like her own children.
She loved Jesus and was often found reading her Bible. She has always been very talented in painting, making a variety of crafts and sewing, giving most as gifts or donating to raise money for an organization. She would make special clothing and hand sewn items for her loved ones. She would make chocolate candies for gifts or to raise money for an organization. She enjoyed muscle cars and riding motorcycles. Her first car was a 69 SS Chevelle. She was the Abate membership officer notary, serving and volunteering in her community of Homewood Junction. She also volunteered her time, talent and resources to raise money for the firemen.
Debbie was the best Mom and Nanny. The loves of her life are her daughter, Michelle (Matthew) Sokoloski and her grandson, Isaac (Karli) Knight.
She loved all her nieces and nephews dearly: Gregg, Stefanie, Michelle, Kimmy, Michael, Joshua, Alex, Jacob; as well as additional nieces and nephews from marriage. She loved all thirteen great nieces and nephews and four great-great nieces and nephews.
Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
