Debra A. Schiebel

Debra A. Schiebel, 51, of Wash., D.C, formerly of Orefield, Pa., died on Sat. Morning, March 6, 2010, after being hit by a truck while jogging near her home. She was Born in Allentown, Pa.and is Survived by her Father: Philip M. Schiebel and his wife Catherine M. , of Tamaqua, Pa and by her Mother: Shirley A. ( Heintzelman) Smale , and her husband Dennis L. of Allentown, Pa. Debbie was an Information Services Manager for Trans Management Systems Corp., Wash., D.C. for the last 3 years. Prior to that She was employed by the former Social and Health Sciences Co. of Rockville, MD. She was a 1976 Graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, New Tripoli, Pa. She went on to graduated from American University, Wash., D.C., with a dual Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Spanish, then after wards,she obtained a Masters Degree in public relations and business from American University-Kogod School of Business.

Debbie loved to write, and her life long goal was to publish a book. She was also and avid long distance runner, most often running 10 miles a day. She was of the protestant faith. In addition to her parents and step parents, she is also survived by a Brother-Philip D. Schiebel and his wife Patricia of Orefield, Pa. and an Aunt- Elizabeth Ramadass of Mitchellville, MD. And several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service will held on Sat. , March 20, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc.- 2066 West Penn Pike, ( Rt. 309), New Ringgold, Pa., with a Calling Hour Beginning at 1:00 P.M.. Rev. Raymond J. Hand will officiate. The family requests that Flowers be omitted and instead, that Memorial contributions be made to the Charity of your choice, in Memory of Debra A. Schiebel.

Arrangements by the Nester Funeral Home- New Tripoli, Pa. Online registry and condolences can be offered at