Deborah J. Loftus-Burks, 58, of Republic, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 25th, in Missouri.

Debbie was born in Glenolden PA on April 21, 1956, a daughter of the late John Loftus and her mother Bertha (Smulligan) of Mahanoy City.

She had worked for Wal Mart as a CSM Manager in Missouri.

She loved spending time with her children and grand children.

Debbie had graduated from Mahanoy Area High School Class of 1974

In addition to her mother, Debbie is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Bartley, of Republic MO; two sons George Criswell, of Republic MO; Sean Criswell, of Republic MO, a sister, Susan Loftus, of Nesquehoning, four brothers, John Loftus, of Frackville; David Loftus, of Mahanoy City; Patrick Loftus, of Mahanoy City; Kenneth Loftus, of Mahanoy City;, and by 5 Grandchildren Taylor, Ahlea and Morgan Criswell, Cheyenne Kohloff, and Ryan Roberson, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 2 till 4 pm at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W State Hwy EE (Division), Springfield, MO.