Obituary of Debra K. Werner

Debra K. Werner (nee: Stalter), 62, of East Eden, New York died January 28, 2015. Debbie was an ambitious daughter and a wonderful sister. Growing up she and her siblings had great fun on “Big Mac Hill” sledding, ice skating and just being kids. Deb graduated from North Tonawanda Senior High School in June 1970 with business as her major. She aced the shorthand exam and went on to start her career as a legal secretary for the next 45 years. She worked for Richard Handle from 1970-1975, then Lou Siegel from 1976-2005. After 2005 she worked for Cheryl Green from 2006-2008. She has been working for Erie County Law from 2006 until her unexpected death. She was engaged to Joseph T. Werner in 1977 and the two got married in 1978. Together they purchased their one and only home in October 1979 in East Eden, NY. Their first son Joey was born on April 8, 1981 and Jeffrey followed on August 26, 1985. She was the loving daughter of Phyllis E. (late Charles) Stalter. She was the sister of Sherry Ganley, Robert (Mary) Stalter and Janeen (Philip) Godfrey. She was an avid bowler with many years of league bowling. She was a pretty darn good bowler! She also enjoyed family vacations of fishing trips to Canada, along with boating on Lake Erie and NASCAR racing. She loved animals especially dogs as she and Joe had 2 Kemo, a beautiful Siberian Husky and Alex a golden Retriever. She also loved birds. She was known for always feeding her hummers and other birds daily out in her back yard. She loved people and people loved her. She will be missed by many. A Celebration of Life will be held February 7, 2015 at 10:30AM in the Laing Funeral Home Inc. 2724 W. Church Street, Eden, NY 14057. In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to the SPCA 205 Ensminger Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14150. Words of sympathy on www.LaingFuneralHome.com