Obituary: Deborah Sue Blakeslee, 59, Cuba

Deborah Sue Blakeslee passed away peacefully June 29, 2017, at Cuba Memorial Hospital, Cuba, NY, surrounded by her two best friends, Elizabeth Kratts and Carol Truesdell Ottman. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents Wayne (Bud) and Audrey (Murray) Blakeslee and her niece Audriana Marie Evans (Tamara). Debbie is survived by her sister Tamara (Blakeslee) Vinet, her niece Nevaeh Jean and her great niece Lilah Rose. Debbie was born November 20, 1957, in Olean, NY, and was a lifelong resident of Cuba. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cuba. Deb touched so many lives with her bright light and loving soul. She was always happy and had a smile for you. She enjoyed long walks, her family, her dogs, and children. There will be a service for Debbie, Friday, July 7, 2017, at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull St., Cuba. Calling hour will be from 10-11 a.m. at which time funeral services will be held.  Claudia Little will officiate.   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.