Deborah Meahl

Debbie Meahl, age 56, of Erie, passed away July 9, 2019 at UPMC Hamot Hospital, after a long battle with Lupus.  She was born in Indianapolis, IN, June 11, 1963, daughter of Thomas Ruf and the late Beverly Comand Ruf.

Debbie was a 1981 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.  Debbie was a loving wife and mother to her five children.  She was also a devoted foster mother, volunteered for The Caring Place and was a “wrestling mom” at St. Andrew School.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband of almost 38 years, Thomas Meahl; her children, Nicole Meahl (Gavin), Timothy Meahl (Dyan), Tyler Meahl, Amber Meahl (Jamie) and Isabella Meahl; her grandchildren, Emilee, Brooklyn and Aedan; and siblings, Tammy McFarland (Dan) and Thomas Ruf, Jr.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 W. 10^th St., Erie on Sunday, July 14 from 1 until 4 p.m. and are invited to funeral service there on Monday, July 15^th at 1 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Highmark Caring Place, 510 Cranberry St, Erie, PA 16507.

Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.