Debra A. Kale, 62, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of September 19, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born on June 3, 1954 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elinor Tanner Johnston. Surviving at home is her beloved husband of 45 years, Terry Kale, whom she married on November 7, 1970.

Debra currently worked as a Communications Operator for UPMC Jameson Hospital. She attended Hoover Heights Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. Debra will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose family was her everything.

In addition to her husband, Debra is survived by her children, Heather Fletcher and husband David and Brandon Kale and wife Samantha, all of New Castle; sisters, Sondra Cotelesse of New Castle, Charlotte Beaulieu of Clearwater, FL, Sherry Gaydos of New Castle, and Sherry Slater of New Castle; and grandchildren, Tyler Kale, Harper Kale, and Sydney Fletcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Gary and Sidney Johnston.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St. Services will be conducted Thursday at 6:30pm at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Larry Llewellyn.