Deborah Lou Claybourne, age 70 of Diamond entered into eternal rest on Wednesday Dec.15, 2021 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born on October 10, 1951 in Youngstown, OH the daughter of Kermit Carl Morris & Elma Jean (Scott) Morris. Deborah was formerly of Lake Milton. She married John Thomas Claybourne on January 17, 1970, and they enjoyed 50 years together until he passed away on Jan. 20, 2020. Deborah retired as an operation manager for Medina Transport.

She is survived by: her mother Elma Jean (Scott) Morris of Lake Milton; daughter: Christy Lynn Claybourne of Ravenna, sisters; Joann Newman of Niles, Janet Gordon of Lake Milton, brothers; Ron (Debra) Morris of Lake Milton, Kermit (Linda) Morris of Leavittsburg, Gary (Lisa) Morris of Ravenna, and 2 grandchildren, Victoria K. Claybourne and Jason C. Claybourne. Deborah was preceded in death by her father Kermit, son John Thomas II and sister Karen Yohman.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Tuesday Dec. 21 2021 at 12:00pm with Rev. Lizzie Weed officiating. Calling hours will be from 11:00am- 12:00pm. Deborah will be laid to rest beside her husband John at Palmyra West Cemetery in Diamond, OH. The family has requested that everyone who attends please wear a mask and social distance.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Debbie's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444