Honoring the Memory
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Of Brentwood, Pennsylvania, was called home to the Lord far too soon on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the age of 65 after a short but incredibly courageous battle with cancer. She passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Though her journey was difficult, Debbie faced it with unwavering faith, grace, and dignity, inspiring everyone around her with her relentless positivity, resilience, and strength.

Born on January 6, 1961, in Brentwood, Pennsylvania, Debbie was the beloved daughter of Edward and Rose O'Hearn. She graduated from the Shadyside School of Nursing in 1980 and dedicated her career to serving others as an exceptional nurse and fierce advocate for her patients. Throughout her years in school and her nursing career, she formed lifelong friendships that she treasured deeply. Debbie was forever grateful for these friends, whose unwavering love and support remained by her side through every season of life.

On April 24, 1982, Debbie married the love of her life, Michael Ferranti. Together they shared 44 wonderful years of marriage built on love, laughter, faith, and devotion. She was a proud and dedicated member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America, serving as President of Everglade Lodge #116 for 30 years with remarkable commitment and pride.

Above all else, Debbie's greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, Gigi, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and cherished friend. Raising her four daughters was the greatest work and privilege of her life. Debbie's kindness, generosity, and selflessness touched everyone who knew her, often accompanied by one of her homemade treats. Whether through the traditions she lovingly created, the time she shared with those she loved, or the countless ways she cared for others, Debbie leaves behind a legacy of compassion, faith, and unconditional love. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Edward R. O'Hearn; her father- and mother-in-law, Alfred and Mary Grace (Stein) Ferranti; and her brother- and sister-in-law, John and Barbara (Ferranti) Maus.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Michael Ferranti; her daughters, Christina Ferranti, Angela (Ron) Caruso, Melissa (Meaghan Bakey) Ferranti, and Julia Ferranti and her fiancé, Seth Nordeen; her precious grandchildren, Riley and Brendan Caruso; her mother, Rose O'Hearn; her siblings, Edward (Mary Beth) O'Hearn, Karen (Thomas) Foley, and Kenneth (Pamela) O'Hearn; her brother-in-law, James (Debbie Dean) Ferranti; and many cherished aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends whose lives were enriched by her love.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 and Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral prayer will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Parish, St. Sylvester Church at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, In lieu of flowers, please send donations to “Hair Peace Charities” or the “Endometrial Cancer Research Foundation.”