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Deborah L. Charles, 65

June 14, 2020

Deborah L. Charles, 65, of New Providence, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. She was born in Lancaster to the late Leon and Marion (Jackson) Heller. Deb celebrated 41 years of marriage with her husband Terry L. “Skip” Charles last September 16th.

A graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, Deb worked as a pharmaceutical technician for Lancaster General Hospital for 39 years. She was an avid Eagles, Steelers and Flyers fan. Deb loved to spend time with her grandsons Luke and Hayden, and family vacations at Bay Shore Campground & Marina at Indian River Inlet.

In addition to her husband Skip, Deb is survived by two sons, Terry L. Charles, Jr. of New Providence, and Casey J. Charles, husband of Jennifer (Harnish) of Willow Street; two grandsons, Luke and Hayden Charles; five siblings, Karen Heller Currier, wife of Ted, Tina Heller Charles, Mike Heller, Ed Heller and Keith Heller; and her nieces and nephews, Chelsea Reed, Jeremy Currier, Ashley Heller, Larry Charles, Jr., Tania Charles Gardner and Jesse Charles.

Services will be private.

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June 22, 2020

So sorry to hear of Debs passing. She was a  good friend and always had a smile for you. She will be missed by her family and friends. Frannie
 

June 22, 2020

Love you guys, so sorry
mndy charles kahl

June 21, 2020

Sorry to hear of her passing. I worked with Deb at LGH. She was an amazing woman and always had a funny story to share with me. I will miss her.
Condolences 
Jess Fulkerson 

June 21, 2020

Deb and I were good friends and co-workers at LGH. I knew her for her entire 39 years at LGH . She was a good and dependable worker. I was so glad when we got to work together. I knew we would have a great night because of Deb. May GOD bless you and you family. I am so sorry for your loss.                     
Marie Emerick

June 21, 2020

To the Charles family, Our sincere condolence and prayers are with you all. God Bless, Robert and Ethel Osborne 

June 21, 2020

So sorry Skip,Casey, Terry prayers for all.
Steven Osborne

June 21, 2020

I am truly sorry for your loss. Deb will be dearly missed and forever loved. God bless 
Robert Osborne

June 20, 2020

Dear Skip,
On behalf of the Aflac family, please accept my deepest condolences! Deb fought so hard!
Sincerely,
Julie Meyers

June 19, 2020

Charles family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Deb at LGH and she was such a wonderful woman. 
Julie Eckman

June 19, 2020

So sorry Skip, Casey, Terry, and Tina and family. Deb was a great mother, in her own way a very special soul.  Quit, but I loved it when she laughed. Prayers and Hugs to you all. 
Sincerely, Earl and June

June 19, 2020

Dear Ed – 
Very, very sorry for your loss. 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Jeffrey Sipe

June 19, 2020

Skip I’m sorry for your loss, Deb was a wonderful mother and wife! I’ll keep you and your children in my prayers! Love you. 
Tom Dinges

June 19, 2020

Skip, Terry, Casey and all of your family – So sad to hear about Deb.  Cancer is a terrible disease.  Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.  Much love to you all,  Lisa Fritz

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