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Deborah A. Velas, 55, of Pleasant Valley, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at VNA Hospice House of St .Luke's, Lower Saucon Twp. She is the wife of Joseph L. Velas.

Born in Bethlehem on March 20, 1953, she is the daughter of John J. Goch of Bethlehem and Shirley (Dunton) Allen of Easton. Deborah worked at the Diocese of Allentown for 10 years and 5 years at IDS, Allentown; a graduate of St. Francis Academy, Bethlehem in 1971; a member of Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown; Hilltown Dog Training Club; St. Theresa's Guild; Volunteer of Bucks County Horse Park and was a leader for 4-H in Bucks County.

Survivors: In addition to her husband for 27 years and parents; sons: Christopher J. of Phoenixville, David A. at home; daughters: Andrea K. of Harrisburg, Carolynn M. at home; brother: Richard J. Goch of Northampton.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 7:00-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 28th, 2008 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown. The service will be at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. at the church. The interment will conclude services at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society.

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Ed Walinski & Family 03-27-2008

Joe,

I was very sadened to hear that Deb had passed. Please know that you and your family have our deepest sympathy, and that our family will continue to pray for you and your family.
Trust, that Deb is in a better place and that her pain and suffering have ended.
I lost my Mom on the 12th of March and know what you are going through. I pray for your pain to stop as well. Keep Deb's spirit alive by talking about her often - amongst faimly and friends.

All Our Best to you and your family.

Ed Walinski

Les Bartholomew 03-27-2008

Joe & family members,

This is a very difficult time. We feel your pain. Now is the time for all of you to support each other. It has been a difficult illness and you can be comforted knowing Deb will no longer suffer. Remember all the great time you had with her and use that to overcome the sorrow of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brother

Richard J. Goch 03-27-2008

Debbie was God's gift to her family and friends. Her care and concern for others was always foremost in her mind and actions. She was a true matriarch that guided her family by her examples of faith to God, respect for others, moral fiber, decency and love of the outdoors. She truly loved all of God's creation and creatures whether they were horses, cats, dogs or wild birds. She instilled these values within her family and among her many friends. Her parents, husband and four children could not have asked for anything more from God than Debbie, nor could I ask for a more loving and caring sister. Debbie lived for her family and wanted nothing more than to see them happy, fulfilled with their own families some day and close to God. Even though she is no longer here, I believe God will let Debbie see her every wish come true. It's been said that those who suffer here on earth are God's chosen ones since they share in the sufferings that our Lord Jesus Christ endured for our eternal salvation. Debbie's suffering was surely evidence that God chose her to be close to Him. God has now revealed with Debbie's death that her work here on earth was complete and His Divine purpose for her fulfilled. Debbie has left the legacy of her kind compassion, her gentle touch and tender love with all of us who remain to always remember and never forget. She has completed her journey from the land of the dying to the land of eternal life. Surely she was welcomed there by all her family and friends who preceded her passage and by God's greeting of...well done my good and faithful servant, enter now into my Kingdom and enjoy the eternal reward I have prepared for you. Now we have the good fortune of knowing that Debbie will continue to watch over us and pray for us from the place that God prepared for her in Heaven. Goodbye for now my beautiful sister. I can't describe the emptiness I feel being separated from you, but I am comforted knowing that someday I will see you again. Until then, may God keep you in His gentle care, may He watch over you and may His divine mercy always shine upon you. Thank you Debbie for all you've done for me...especially for your tender love. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Brother

Richard J. Goch 03-27-2008

Debbie was God's gift to her family and friends. She was a matriarch that guided her family by her examples of faith to God, respect for others, moral fiber, decency and love. We could not have asked for a more loving and caring daughter, wife, mother and sister. Debbie lived for her family and wanted nothing more than to see them happy and close to God. Debbie has left us her kind compassion, gentle touch and tender love to always remember. Surely she was welcomed by God's greeting of...well done my good and faithful servant, enter now into my Kingdom and enjoy the eternal reward I have prepared for you. Goodbye for now my beautiful sister. May God keep you in His gentle care, may He watch over you and may His divine mercy always shine upon you. Thank you Debbie for all you've done for me...especially for your tender love. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Friends

Bill and Carol Beidleman 03-27-2008

Joe

We both received the news of Debbie's passing with great sadness, but also with memories of the wonderful and gracious lady she always was. While she leaves a void that can never be filled, she also leaves legacy of love, compassion and caring that can never be forgotten.

Words can never express one's feelings at these very difficult times, but we want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers and that we extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Bill and Carol Beidleman

Paul and Laura Weiss 03-28-2008

Dear Rick and Family
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you during this very difficult time. We know how much you loved Debbie and that no one will every fill her place in your heart. Try to find comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain and she has found joy being with our lord.

Joe,

Tony Dwyer 03-28-2008

My sincerest sympathy to you and your family at this very sorrowful time. Having worked closely with you,I know how close you have and will continue to be as a family. Your deep rooted faith will enable you to heal in your sorrow and focus on the many fond memories of the time spent here on earth with your wife.

There is no doubt that she is now in a better place and at peace with God.

Terry and Pauline Johns 03-28-2008

Dear Joe, Christopher, David, Andrea, and Carolynn,

We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We were saddened to hear of Debbie's passing but we know that she was ready to meet the Lord because of conversations that we have had in the past with her. She was a wonderful lady, a dedicated wife and a fantastic teacher, evidenced in the lives of each of her precious, successful young adult children. We know that the days ahead will be difficult for each of you but we can rejoice knowing that she is no longer suffering or in pain. Please know that we are praying for you.

Dear Caroline and Andrea

Stephanie Benner, VMD 03-28-2008

I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I have come to know both you and your mom over the years of caring for your equine companions. I was always impressed by how well your mom brought you up as well as home schooling you. Both of you, Andrea and Caroline, are smart, determined, polite, and ladylike, just like your mom.
Debbie was a great lady whose spiritual presence will always live on. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your family.

Stephanie Benner

Brad Hatch 03-29-2008

Rejoice with those who rejoice

Weep with those who Weep

We know how much Deb meant to you, she was truly a special lady. One breath at a time one step at a time.

The Hatch Family,

Brad, Jo-Ellen, William, Goldie, and Also Robert and Patricia Hatch

Dear Joe,

Thiru Ilanchleian and Family 03-31-2008

We were very sorry to hear of Deb's passing and we sincerely hope that the God Almighty will give you and other family members the courage and strength to cope up with this loss. Our prayers are with you.

Sincerely

Thiru Ilanchelian and Family

AL Wall 03-31-2008

Happiness could not exist without sorrow. I've not had the honor and pleasure to have met Debbie but from the sincere and loving words that I have heard from Joe and other friends of the family I know she was a very special lady and one of God's most special children.
My family and I send our most heartfelt sympathy to the Velas and Hoch families.

AL, Jessica, and Alaina Wall

Velas Family

Reed Eisentraut 04-03-2008

I am saddened by Debbie

D.R. Miller 04-15-2008

My sympathy is extended to the family at this time.

May you receive some comfort and strength from the scriptures found in Gods word the Bible:

Isaiah 25:8; John 5:28; Revelations 21:4,5.

With sympathy,

D.R. Miller
Neeshone1@yahoo.com

Sunshine Chair

Hilltown Dog Training Club 04-25-2008

We are saddened to learn of Debbies passing. She was a wonderful person. Always smiling and plesant to everyone she met. We will miss seeing her at the Dog Training Club with her lovely yellow lab. What a beautiful team they were. They were a pleasure to train with, delightful.
Please except our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. May the memories of all the wonderful moments shared with this beautiful person help to ease your pain.
God Bless you all and to beautiful Debbie who is with her Savior.

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