Deborah Jean Sterling

December 22, 1955 - December 3, 2020
Deborah Jean Sterling

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Deborah Jean Sterling, 64, of Wheeling, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at home. She was born December 22, 1955 in Perry, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jerry Hartzell-Lee and Paula (Roe) Lewis.
Deborah was a claims adjuster for Blue Cross/ Blue Shield; a former elementary school teacher at Moundsville Christian School and Corpus Christi Catholic School; she taught at WVNCC and the prison systems and previously employed by United Bank in Moundsville; a Christian by faith. She enjoyed knitting blankets and scarves as gifts for nursing home residents.
Surviving is her husband Jeffrey A. Sterling; a sister Cathy Kuehn; two brothers Jim Lewis and Ed Lewis; a nephew Brian Lewis; nieces Stacey Darr, Kelsey Kuehn, Sydney Kuehn, Bridget Kern and Lindsay Stickles.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA or any local animal shelter.
Arrangements by Care Funeral & Cremation Services, 1500 2nd Street, Moundsville.


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  • December 06, 2020
    Fran Metz says:
    I am so very sorry to hear of Debbie’s passing. I also worked with her at Blue Cross Blue Shied. She was always so friendly, thoughtful and kind. Bless you all

  • December 06, 2020
    Darlene Hickman says:
    So sorry to her of Debbie’s passing, she was a good friend from BC/BS. Prayers for you and your family