Debbie A. Defibaugh, 70, of Smethport, passed away Sunday (February 8, 2026) at Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford.

She was born May 1, 1955 in Kane, PA, the daughter of John and Elaine (Leichtenberger) Boylan. On October 1, 1977, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mt. Jewett, PA, she married Benjamin R. Defibaugh, who died November 18, 2011.

Mrs. Defibaugh was a graduate of Smethport Area High School Class of 1973. She worked at Kane Magnetics until 2005 and then went to work as a purchasing agent for Keystone Tool & Die of Weston Mills, NY.

Debbie was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Smethport, where she was a former organist.

She is survived by:

A son: John B. Defibaugh of Smethport

Significant other: Frank Dean of Jamestown, NY

One brother: David “Mitch” (Sue) Boylan of Mt. Jewett, PA

Two sisters: Helen (Frank) Boylan-Funari of New Wilmington, PA and Lori (Ralph) Moyer of Charlotte, NC

And Several nieces and nephews.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 10-11AM, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Smethport, where a Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11AM, after visitation, with the Rev. Joseph Dougherty, Pastor, as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Elizabeth Church, your local food pantry, or Operation Smile (operationsmile.org). Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.