Deborah Alexander, of Marlton, NJ, formerly of Atlantic City, NJ, and Newtown, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 4th, 2024.
She was born on February 9th, 1936 in Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia and spent most of her childhood in Atlantic City, NJ with her younger brother, Steven, and lifelong friend, Maxine Lippman. Debbie’s father owned and operated the Midtown bar in Atlantic City.
While attending Atlantic City High School, Debbie was an active member of the DOBS Sorority. She cherished her time in high school with her friends and was proud to give her commencement speech at graduation. Debbie went on to pursue a career as a Dental Hygienist. She attended Temple University and worked in the field until she was 81 years old.
Debbie married the love of her life, Jay Alexander on June 24, 1956. Together, they had three sons, Stuart (Bonny), Andrew (Tracey), and Jeffrey (Karen.) She remained by Jay’s side as he battled and, unfortunately, succumbed to cancer in 1991.
Later in life, Debbie met Benjamin Jacobson who extended her family further with Rhonda (Stephen Matthews) and Marc (Colleen.)
Besides her three sons, Debbie is survived by her seven Alexander grandchildren, Zachary (Elise), Jayme (Joseph), Leah (Joseph), Cassandra, Amanda, Sarah, and Gabriella. As well as her two Matthews grandchildren, Joshua (Alyson) and Aaron (Brianna). She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Porter Alexander, Giada and Gemma Canale, and Bennett and Sawyer Matthews.
Her vibrant legacy and energy will live on through all of us. We will all cherish the summers down the shore, the Broadway shows, and the holidays together.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Monday, May 6 at Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel, 1534 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ.Burial will follow at Fountain Lawn Memorial Park located at 545 Eggerts Crossing Rd, Ewing, NJ.
The family respectfully request memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel. OrlandsMemorialChapel.com
My dearest friend for over fifty years. She will be in my heart forever. Love to her amazing family.❤️
Debbie was one of my dearest friends for over fifty years. Our lives crossed in many ways and we had an amazing relationship. She will be in my thoughts and prayers and my heart forever ❤️❤️
Debbie and I shared wonderful times together. We played tennis and bridge together for many years. I knew her husband, Jay, from high school and loved them both. I shall miss her “up” personality and her pleasant, kind ways.
I was so fortunate to meet Debbie just a few short years ago. I got to spend some time with her almost every week. She taught me so much from her years of life experience. I will miss our time together. She was a remarkable woman. I was blessed to know her!
I was fortunate to know Debbi for all the time that she lived here at the Weston Club. We became very close friends and shared many wonderful memories. She is in my heart and I will always remember her.
My wife, Judye, and I knew Debbie for a very long time. She was a dear friend of my sister, Marilyn. Even though we lived at a great distance, we kept in touch. She will be dearly missed
Debbie lived next door to me for her years at the Weston Club. She was my very SPECIAL FRIEND. I loved her joy and we had lots of fun together. I truly enjoyed all the activities with her including Bridge and Canasta. We treasured each other’s friendship. Debbie always gave me a hug or threw me a kiss when we said see you later each time. I will always remember my close friend and I will keep my Memories of her close to my heart. God Bless you and Rest in Peace until me meet again.