Deborah Sue (Porter) Coryell

Deborah Sue Coryell, of Jamestown, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her home. She was 74 years of age.

Born on April 29, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Lois Louise Seelye Porter. Deborah was a former manager for Kaufmann’s Department Store. She was an avid bowler and loved camping. Deborah was a Girl Scout leader, later becoming a district manager. She was also a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Survivors include her children, Tammy Samples, of Akron, Ohio, and Tina (and Dale) Stroupe, of Sevierville, Tennessee; her brother, Terrell (and Mary) Porter, of Jamestown; her grandchildren, Julia Brown, David Franko, and Summer Rowland; and her great-grandchildren, Isaac Greer and Jaidyn Adams.

 In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by her daughter, Bobi-Jo Coryell; her sister, Cheryl Porter; and her grandson, Richard Coryell.

Per Deborah’s wishes, cremation rites were honored by Bernard Funeral Home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Deborah’s children would like to say a special thank you to Mary, Marion, and Michelle for their wonderful care and dedication to their mother during the past months.

Bernard Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Ms. Deborah Sue Coryell. An online guestbook is available www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

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