Debbie A. Odelli, 75, of Smithton , passed away peacefully Friday Oct. 24, 2025, at her home , surrounded by her family. She was born on June 29,1950, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Raymond and Irene ( Machupa) Jennewine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Jennewine; two brothers -in-law, Roger Gath and Ron Fisher.
Debbie was a former member of St. Timothy Church in Smithton and presently a member of Seven Dolors Church in Yukon. She was a waitress, having worked at Peasant Village for over 10 years, and then worked in the warehouse at Gabe’s in Belle Vernon for many years. Her favorite color was purple, and she loved decorating for the holidays. She enjoyed going to bingo had a special love for her cats and dogs.
Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 56 years and caregiver, Terrance “Terry” R. Odelli ; two sons, Terry “T.J.” (Tammy) Odelli, of Mt. Pleasant, Todd Odelli of Smithton; daughter, Tisha ( Terence) Doohen of Florida; seven special grandchildren, Kaylyn, Taylor, Isaac, Kylee, Kiersten, Samantha and Chloe; sister, Betty Gath of Latrobe, sister-in-law, MiMi Jennewine of Belle Vernon; brother, Francis (Karen) Jennewine of Smithton; and numerous nieces and nephews ; great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins. Debbie will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and neighbors. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Excela Home Health Care and Hospice, especially aid “Jackie Keefer “ and nurse “Kathy Zebley”, for all their love and compassionate care given to Debbie over the past years.
Friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27 th at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS FUNERAL HOME INC., 404 Sewickley Ave., Herminie, PA 15637, 724-446-7251. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday , Oct. 28th , 2025 , in Seven Dolors Church , 102 Center Street, Yukon, PA 15698. Interment will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery, Rostraver Twp. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Seven Dolors Church, Box 308 , 102 Center Street, Yukon, Pa, 15698, in memory of Debbie.
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