Obituary of Debra Ann Narde

Of Sebring FL formerly of Elmira 

Age 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness.    Debbie was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Bille Joan (Knight) Schmidt.  She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas E. Narde.  She is also survived by son and daughter-in-law Luke Narde and Lauren Lougher of Freeville NY with their daughter Katrina Narde; stepson Thomas Narde of Austin TX; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda Brown of Naples ME, Sandra and Vance Parker of Horseheads, Barbie Schmidt of Elmira, Mary Ann Steers of Horseheads, Julie and Ray Strong of Horseheads; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Sandy Narde of Webster NY, Joan (Chuck) Ruhmel of Big Flats; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Debbie was predeceased by twin brothers, Timothy and Thomas Schmidt; nephew Kyle Steers; and niece Tara Pradon. 

Debbie was a 1971 graduate of Elmira Free Academy.  She had worked as a TSA agent at the Ithaca/Tompkins Airport for 5 years and then Elmira Corning Airport for another 5 years.   

She had a fun spirit, a kind and loving heart and an inquisitive mind. She loved Quentin Tarantino films, red wine, a good book, a great conversation, football, and the beach, but most of all she loved her family. She loved spending time with them whether it was on vacation, by the pool, at a family picnic, or playing games around the table.  Debbie loved to dance and would be the first one to try to get her sisters up and dancing at any event.  She knew how to have fun and was able to make friends and talk to anyone, anywhere she went.  Debbie always brought the fun and the love.  She was loved by so many and will be dearly missed and never forgotten.  

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Debbie on Thursday, July 25, 2024, 10:30 a.m., at St. Patrick’s Church, 604 Park Place, Elmira.  Following the Mass there will be a celebration of Debbie’s life held at the Horseheads Elks Club, 6 Prospect Hill Road, Horseheads.

Those wishing may remember Debbie with a donation to the Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute, P O Box 931517, Cleveland OH 44193-1655, the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA, 2435 State Route 352, Elmira NY 14903, or a charity of one’s choice.