Debra Ann (Karnes) Sterling of Medford died Tuesday, August 13 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Born in Butler, Pennsylvania to Mary (Baker) and the late Larry Karnes, she moved to Massachusetts in her teens, later training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Debra was the devoted mother of Patrick Sterling of Everett, Sean Sterling and Jennifer Sterling, both of Medford. She was the loving grandmother of Emma Sterling and cherished sister of Judy, Lynn and Wayne Karnes, all of Medford, as well as many loving friends and family.
A memorial service will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD on Wednesday, August 21 at 9AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, at 10AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 through 8:00 PM. Interment will be private.