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Deborah Squires Goeble, born in Cleveland on Jan. 5, 1950, passed away on Jan. 9, 2024.
Debbie was born to Eugene and Phyllis Squires, and was raised in Shaker Heights. She grew up with her two siblings: older brother, Herb and younger brother, Buddy. Her cousins, Jeff and Greg, were always by her side, and they remained best friends all their lives.
After graduating from Shaker Heights High School in 1968, she attended Ithaca College where she studied English and psychology, followed by a Master of Science degree in social administration at Case Western Reserve University and a Master of Education degree at the University of California at Berkeley. Having served in many positions throughout her successful career as a social worker, Debbie worked in emergency crisis intervention, marriage and family therapy, independent social work, and as a consultant for the Anti-Defamation League. She had a passion for helping others and it showed in every aspect of her life.
More than anything, Debbie was a loving, caring, and compassionate mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend. Her kindness touched every person she met and showed others the value of patience and understanding in everything she did.
She is survived by her two children: Jason (wife, Jillian) and Jaimie (husband, James and children Eli, Avi and Rena); as well as her two brothers, Herb and Buddy, and cousins, Jeff and Greg.
A service will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 11 at Mayfield Cemetery, followed by a meal at The Temple-Tifereth Israel.
Shiva will be held at the home of Jaimie and James Ballon (23530 Wendover Drive, Beachwood) on Jan. 11 (1 to 3 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m.) and Jan. 12 (10 a.m. to noon). It will continue at home of Jason Goeble and Jillian Nataupsky (3044 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights) on Jan. 13 (7 to 9 p.m.) and Jan. 14 (2 to 5, and 7 to 9 p.m.). The following week, shiva will be observed at Jaimie and James Ballon’s home again on Jan. 15 and Jan. 16 (10 a.m. to noon, and 7 to 9 p.m.).
Donations in Debbie’s honor can be made to EDWINS Leadership Institute and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, both of which she was a staunch supporter.
Friends who are unable to attend the service may view a recording starting Jan. 12 on YouTube and searching Deborah Squires Goeble Funeral service.
Arrangements under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel.
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Pamela Lynn Wright (Bradford)
I, too remember Debbie. May she rest in peace. Pam Wright Bradford
David Persky
I was very sad to learn of Debbie's passing. She was a wonderful human being and I share many of the same expressions of sympathy from her classmates and friends at Shaker.
Milan Tiff
As an athlete playing Basketball in high school. I would love to sit on the bench and look to see who attended the games. To my surprise, Debbie would be sitting there next to my mom. When I'd pass her in the hallways between classes, I'd say, " You were sitting next to my mom " she'd say, " yes, I know " Wow! A great memory. Rest peacefully.
Linda Alberty
Losing Debbie reverberates across many circles - family, friends, classmates, colleagues, clients, and anyone else lucky enough to have known her. I had dinner with Debbie a few months ago and loved watching her glow when she talked about her kids and grandkids. She was someone special who gave something to everyone she knew.
Andrew (Chip) Carstensen
I knew Debbie at Onaway and all the way through Shaker. Reading Milan's comment about basketball reminded me of the quote by the basketball coach, John Wooden. He advised his players to each day "create a masterpiece." Debbie's warm smile and engaging personality made each person she encountered have a better day. She did indeed create a series of masterpieces. My sympathy to her family and many friends
Milan Tiff
Great memory, Chip. You were there. I would nough you on the bench and say, " looks whose here. " A community of family and friends classic.
Sandra Stark (Carlson)
I went from K-12 with Debbie. Many fond memories of a great person. She did well.
I also remember her house on the lake, and her mom being our Brownie leader.
Kathleen Baribault (Kida)
So many of the comments about Debbie mention her smile. I too remember her always smiling and I picture her that way. She had an amazing life and it's sad that she is gone. But to think about the power of a smile and how it shapes your life is so interesting. RIP Debbie.
Milan Tiff
Once again. Another comment from a Classmate about Debbie, that made us smile. She had that gift.
Honey (Helen) Jessop (Lazar)
My sister friend for 60+ years was extraordinary. Wise, kind, helpful without being asked, generous, hard-working, loving, and smart. She looked past all faults towards human potential bringing out the best in everyone. She was my “first call,” my confidant, my dearest of dears, and if you knew her, she was all of those things to you as well.
We shared Thanksgivings, our kids' births, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, our losses, and our joys. We went to exhibits, movies, plays, cooked together, but most of all, we loved each other unconditionally. And what a pair! Me at 5'9" next to her 4'8" self kept us laughing even in our hardest times. When my 2 sisters died just months apart, Debbie stepped into the emptiness, and that was no "small" feat.
I spent most of the 4 weeks during her hospitalization reading to her and holding her hand, and I can hear her voice saying, "Hi, there." She was special, precious, beautiful, and I was lucky to know her.
We said “4e&e” to each other at the end of a visit or a call. It means “forever and ever.” 4e&e, my treasured friend.