Debbie was born to Eugene and Phyllis Squires and raised in Shaker Heights. She grew up with her two siblings, older brother Herb and younger brother Buddy. Her cousins, Jeff and Greg, were always by her side, and they remained best friends all their lives.
After graduating from Shaker Heights High school in 1968, she attended Ithaca College where she studied English and Psychology, followed by a Master of Science in Social Administration at Case Western Reserve University and a Master of Education at the University of California at Berkeley. Having served in many positions throughout her successful career as a social worker, Debbie worked in emergency crisis intervention, marriage and family therapy, independent social work, and as a consultant for the Anti-Defamation League. She had a passion for helping others and it showed in every aspect of her life.
More than anything, Debbie was a loving, caring, and compassionate mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend. Her kindness touched every person she met and showed others the value of patience and understanding in everything she did. She is survived by her two children: Jason (wife Jillian) and Jaimie (husband James and children Eli, Avi, and Rena); as well as her two brothers, Herb and Buddy, and cousins, Jeff and Greg.
A service will be held on Thursday, January 11th at 10:00am at the Mayfield Cemetery, followed by a meal at Temple Tifereth Israel. Shiva will be held at the home of Jaimie and James Ballon (23530 Wendover Drive, Beachwood) Thursday (1:00pm-3:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm) and Friday (10:00am-12:00pm). It will continue at home of Jason Goeble and Jillian Nataupsky (3044 Washington Boulevard, Cleveland Heights) on Saturday (7:00pm-9:00pm) and Sunday (2:00pm-5:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm). The following week, shiva will be observed at Jaimie and James Ballon’s home on Monday and Tuesday (10:00am-12:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm).
Donations in Debbie’s honor can be made to EDWINS Leadership Institute and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, both of which she was a staunch supporter.
Friends who are unable to attend the service may view it beginning Friday January 12 th by going to YouTube, under search enter: Deborah Squires Goeble Funeral service.
Arrangements under the direction of BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL