On May 28, 2026, Deborah peacefully entered the gates of Heaven, lovingly welcomed by those who had gone before her. She was preceded in death by dear family members: her father Jim Twaddle, her mother Margaret Twaddle, stepmother Geri Twaddle, stepbrother David Farmer, her brother-in-law Scott Wyland, the love of her life Chuck Ward, and her stepson Justin Ward.

She leaves behind a deeply grieving family who cherished her dearly. Her children Heather (Larry) Mergenthaler, Melissa (Adam) Kidd, Victoria (Josh) ,Billy (Amanda) Kidd, and her ex-husband Bill Kidd carry her loving memory forward and her sister Patty Wyland, step- brother Ralph Wilkinson. .Her spirit lives on in her beloved grandchildren Anthony, Scotty, Sierra, Joseph, Johnny, Nathanial, Katelyn, Cortney, Madison, Creola, Cameron, Leiann, and Summer, Lea,  as well as her great-grandchildren Kalopb, Lakelynn, Connie, Jordan, and Alayna. Deborah's family circle also includes her sister-in-law Jonie, brother-in-law Eric, step-daughter Jade Ward, nieces and nephews John, Kelly, Robert, Michelle, and McKenzie, and extended family Rick, Marie, and Mike French, Johnny, Deb and Eric, along with many treasured friends. She often found comfort in special visits from Pastor Ed.

Deborah’s life was full of hard work and dedication, having contributed her efforts in farming, mowing, and at The Alliance City Cemetery. Beyond her work, she delighted in simple pleasures that brought joy to her heart—cooking, being outdoors, fishing, cookouts, days at the beach, and most importantly, spending time caring for her family and others.

A visitation to honor Deborah’s life will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Harvesting Hope IYC, located at 230 S 12th Street, Sebring. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m., led by Pastor Ben Flanagan. Arrangements are entrusted to Dean’s Funeral Home in Sebring, Ohio.

Deborah’s warmth, kindness, and love will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.