Deborah Caswell

February 27, 1955 ~ September 5, 2024
Deborah Louise Caswell (Samuels) passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 5, 2024 at home. She was born February 27, 1955 in Painesville, Ohio the daughter of the late Bill and Burneta Samuels. A 1973 graduate of Madison High School. She attended Lakeland Community College, taking business courses prior to becoming employed as a mail carrier at the United States Post Office in Madison, Ohio. She retired just short of 30 years of service due to complications from Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She lived a full life after recovering from the cancer until a completely different cancer, pancreatic/ampullary, was discovered in June of 2023. After treatment she appeared to have beaten the cancer in February of 2024. Unfortunately, the cancer metastasized in March of this year. Deborah loved to travel, driving out west with her hubby for nearly 40 days in the fall of 2014. She also took numerous trips to Florida, Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas and Tennessee, amongst many other trips. She loved her flowers and always kept an immaculate home, inside and out. She was loved by most everyone and was an excellent dancer-she had the rhythm. She loved her music and was a member of the awesome and worldwide, Kiss Army, the fan tribute group for the greatest rock band in the land KISS. She loved life, and felt so helpless as it slipped away.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She is survived by the love of her life, Clem, who she married on October 1, 1988 in Thompson, Ohio; daughter, Kimberly (Chad) Burgard; son, Ryan; sister, Donna (Michael) Kellison; brothers, Michael and Gregory Samuels; and best friend for over 65 years, Carol Tersigni. She also leaves behind the greatest grandkids ever, Emma and Jackson Burgard. She was a fixture at nearly every one of their soccer, baseball, basketball, football, track and volleyball games. She also departs from many nieces and nephews. When something didn’t go as planned, in exasperation she would often say “Piffle”. Her favorite saying was “Lord Willing and the creek don’t rise”.
To all of those who loved our dear Deborah, we would request a donation be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO Box 72101, Cleveland, Ohio 44192. They were her true Guardian Angels in her final weeks and days.
Visitation will take place 3-5 pm Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison with a Memorial Service immediately following at 5 pm at the funeral home. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
Services
Visitation: Saturday, September 14, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Behm Family Funeral Homes - Madison
26 River Street,
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-4401
Memorial Service: Saturday, September 14, 2024 5:00 pm
Behm Family Funeral Homes - Madison
26 River Street,
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-4401
Clem, so sorry to read Debby’s obit. She was a very good mail lady as you were a very good mailman. My husband and I had you both on two routes on Chapel Road and Beechersbrook. Deepest sympathy to you and your family
Ann Gleason
So sorry for your familts loss, Debbie was an awesome person, great friend, great grandma and my Jazzercise partner. She will be so missed, rest in peace Debbie
Tish and John Ocarz
I’m missing you so much my whole body aches. I certainly hope there is a time when we will be together again. I was taught to believe it so it better be true.
I Love You To The Moon and Back !!! Please watch over us all.
Love you, Carol Jane
My prayers to her husband and family. May God’s love help you through this very painful time.
Kim – my heart hurts for you and your family. Although I never met your Mom, I know she was an exemplary human being…all I have to do is look at the wonderful daughter and cherished friend of mine she raised! Much love and prayers for you and your family.
xoxoxoxo ALWAYS
Lisa
Ryan,
I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the privilege of meeting your mom but watching you with the students at Spectrum speaks volumes to the amazing man she raised. I will hold your family up in prayer for the strength needed in the upcoming days.
So sorry to see this.
Although we haven’t seen Debbie in years, we haven’t forgotten her.
Our deepest sympathies to Clem and family.
Bailey Insurance
Matthew 5:4
and Clem and family
Our hearts break for you. Although we only saw Debbie a handful of times, she was so friendly and genuine. I know she was a fabulous mother and grandma because of you all. You are one of the best families we have the joy of knowing, and her love taught you. Our love and prayers are with you.