Deborah Ann Heysham

Deborah Ann Heysham of 311 N. 6th Street, Apt. 3, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at home. Mrs. Heysham was born on April 12, 1956 and was the daughter of Otto Knipple and Maurice and Gloria J. Lamb Panade. She married her husband Donald Heysham in 1996 in Salamanca, who survives. Mrs. Heysham received her RN degrees from JCC in 1987, a Bachelor of Psychology from St. Bonaventure and a Master in Counseling from Cornell University. She was a nurse at the Cattaraugus County Nursing Home for many years and worked at Olean General Hospital until her illness. Deborah was know for always having a big heart and was always fundraising for different organizations in need that needed help. She enjoyed reading and her pets. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Heysham is survived by a daughter, Shannon J. (Brian L. Eaton) Barth of Olean; two brothers, Michael O. Knipple of Olean, and Patrick S. Knipple of Atlanta, GA; and three grandchildren, Patrick M. Hirlirman, Derek M. Eaton, and Braelyn M. Eaton. Mrs. Heysham is predeceased by a sister Jennifer Bryer in 1998. Friends will be received at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc. #646 E. State Street, Olean on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at which time a Memorial Service will be held. The Rev. Gregory J. Dobson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the SPCA, Rt. 16 North, Olean, NY 14760