Deborah Janz, 68, of E. Main St. in Mt Jewett, PA passed away Tuesday (July 25) at her residence. Born Dec. 31, 1954 in St. Louis, MO, she is the daughter of the late David and Mary Louise (English) Kamer.

Debbie was a self-proclaimed hippie with a strong spiritual side who loved spending time in the outdoors and tending to her garden. An avid reader and creative writer, she enjoyed volunteering at the library and her time with the book club. She fell in love with her new community, forging friendships that brought her great happiness. For everyone who knew her, Debbie had the biggest heart and was full of love.

Debbie grew up in the world of dance. She progressed from studying to teaching dance, owning her own studio at one point. She was passionate about dance and the arts her entire life.  

She is survived by two sons, Jason (Kelly) Hughes of Mt. Jewett and David (April) Hughes of Charlotte, NC; a daughter Heidi (Travis) Ham of St. Louis, MO; six grandsons, Ashton Hughes, Dawson Taylor, Luke Hughes, Joey Hughes, TJ Janz, and Corey Ham; three sisters, Barbara Tebeau-Merlino of NC, Donna Nanney of FL, and Bonnie Fetsch of MO; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister Judy Schenk.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday (July 29) at 2:00 p.m. at her residence (12 E. Main St., Mt. Jewett).

Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Jewett Memorial Library, 7 East Main St., Mt. Jewett, PA 16740.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com [cummingsfh.com].

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.