Deborah F. Layden

Deborah F. Layden, 58, of 432 Doerr Road ,Franklin died at 3:15 PM ,Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at UPMC-Northwest Seneca. Born June 15, 1955 in Homestead, Deborah was the daughter of the late Frank and Lois A. (Franklin) Bucko. Deborah retired from Polk Center in 2008, where she was a Licensed Practical Nurse for 18 years. She loved her goldfish, and was an avid animal rescuer who adopted many dogs, especially beagles. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, wildlife, yard sales and going to the casinos with her friends. Deborah was an artist. She often gave her art away as gifts. She also annually donated her hair to Locks of Love. Like her father, she loved her Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Deborah is survived by her brother, Frank R. Bucko Jr., of Franklin; her sister, Lynnette Emerick and her husband, Gene, of Greensburg; her God-Mother and aunt, Patricia Dulay of Pleasant Hills; her nephew, Justin Emerick of Churchill; her great-nephew, Andrius Emrick of Churchill; her Best Friend and cousin, Katherine Uhar of Star Junction; and several other cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Friday, March 14, 2014, from 2:00PM - 4:00PM. In Deborah's memory, memorial donations may be made to the Venango County Humane Society, PO Box 1045, Oil City, PA 16301. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.