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NILES - Debra K. Hayes, 69, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.
She was born July 12, 1957, in Elkins, W.Va., a daughter of Gerald and Shirley George Schoonover.
Debra was a graduate of LaBrae High School and was employed as a laborer at KraftMaid for many years. Debra was a member of Leavittsburg Baptist Church.
She married Roy Hayes on Nov. 25, 1975; he preceded her in death in April of 2001.
Debra’s memory will be cherished by her daughters, Cindy “T-Bone” Finney of Warren and Nickole Hayes, also of Warren; brothers, Greg Schoonover of Bristol and Tom (Robin) Schoonover of Champion; her beloved grandchildren, Alexandria (Ramiro), Roy (Myra), Laylonie, Ryleigh (Shawn), Miley and Alyssa; great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Dellarae; and many nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as her cat, Midnight.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sherry Nicholas; and brother, Danny Schoonover.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at the Leavittsburg Baptist Church, 4150 Kincaid East Road NW, Warren, OH 44481.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the church.
Interment will be in Braceville Township Cemetery.
The family requests that any material contributions be made to the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, in her memory.
Friends and family may view Debra’s obituary and/or send condolences to her family by visiting carlwhall.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.
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