Deborah Oliver

To know Debbie, was to love her. She dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, and the children of others as a lifelong educator, recently retiring from East Stroudsburg School district as a 4th grade teacher. Debbie lived in New Jersey until moving to Florida to attend the University of Florida, and stayed to begin raising her family in Lake Butler, then moving to the Poconos in 1989 where she lived out the remainder of her life.
She was the most giving and selfless person, strong, fun, opinionated, master chef, decorator, and always looking for a bargain (just like her mother Selma). Until the end she put the needs and well-being of others ahead of herself and lived for her family and to make them safe and happy. In retirement, she loved cooking extravagant meals (and bringing them with her wherever she visited), going on cruises with her sisters, and bi-weekly visits to stay and watch her two sets of grandkids, along with the never-ending home improvement projects to their old house, to make it a more comfortable and inviting place for her children and grandchildren.
To say she will be missed cannot be put into words; she was the rock of the family, and the one that brought everyone together. The lessons she taught, and relentless kindness and generosity she showed will be her legacy and serve to be a reminder and example to others on what a true angel is and pinnacle to strive for.
Survivors: Debbie will be lovingly remembered by her sons Adam Oliver and his spouse Shannon Oliver, Joseph Oliver and his partner Kris Brandi, and Daniel Oliver and his spouse Lauren Oliver; her two sisters Sandee Williams and Wendy Brummond, as well as her 5 grandchildren Garrett, Bennett, Hunter, Callie, and Sadie.
Services: Private cremation and memorial services have been entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. of Cresco.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bushkill Elementary in honor of her life's work dedicated to children. https://bushkillpto.com/donate-bespto
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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bolock Funeral Home & Crematory - Cresco on Sep. 5, 2023.