Deborah Bortner Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Deborah Bortner of Ocean View, Delaware, whose life came to an end on January 10, 2026 at the age of 76, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Deborah is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Deborah's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Doris Bortner (Henry) and Dr. Richard Baker Bortner. She is survived by: her wife Connie A. Troll; her sister Linda Bortner Kuhn; her niece Bethany Lucas; and her nephew Matthew Kuhn.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Deborah's name to the Brandywine Valley SPCA at https://bvspca.org.