Obituary of Deborah Kula

Deborah A. Kula Olean, NY Deborah A. Kula of 129 N. 15th St. passed away Wednesday (December 4, 2013) at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 12, 1954 in Olean she was the daughter of Frank and Shirley Fitch Boni. On September 18, 1976 at St. Bonaventure Church in Allegany she married Paul E. Kula who survives. Debbie was a 1972 graduate of Allegany High School and was first employed by the former McGraw Edison Co., now Cooper Power Systems in the personnel department. After the birth of her children she became a stay at home Mom and later worked at several part time jobs. She began full time employment, first for Olean Standard Equipment Co. and most recently in the business office at the Olean City School District for the past fourteen years. She was a devout Catholic, strong in her faith, and believed in the power of prayer and the presence of angels. She was first and foremost faithful to her family and friends and could always be counted on to quickly respond to the needs of others. She took pleasure in reading, gardening and attending plays performed by the Olean Community Theater. Surviving besides her husband and her parents of Allegany are two daughters Angela Kula of Allegany and Andrea Kula (Shane Thorn) of New York City; a sister Mary (Chris) Zimmerman of Jacksonville, FL and a loving, extended family and close circle of friends. There will be no prior visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bonaventure Church on Tuesday (December 10, 2013) at 6pm. Rev. James Vacco, OFM, pastor, will be the celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Services Program of Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties, 3453-B Route 417E, Wellsville, NY 14895. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.