Deborah D. Stem, 69, of Northampton, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Easton Hospital, Easton PA.

Born on October 5, 1940 in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Grace (Schwartz) Scott. Deborah graduated from Phillipsburg High School and later attended Churchmans Business School. She worked at Manor Care Nursing Home in Easton, PA as a nurses aid for 25 years. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends. Deborah was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Deborah was predeceased by her beloved husband of 33 years, Robert Stem. She is survived by a son; Robert Stem Jr. and his wife Kathy of Easton, PA: daughters; Tracy Legg and her husband David of Upper Black Eddy, PA, Clarissa DeGroff and her husband Donald of Northampton, PA, and Amy Sigafoos and her husband Patrick of Easton, PA: Grandchildren; Cory DeGroff, Tyler Stem, Kyle Stem, Robert Mitchell, Hannah Legg, David Legg Jr., Carlee DeGroff, Bryanna Mitchell, and Nathan Mitchell.

Arrangements are under the care of Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Milford, NJ, 08848.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, 24 Church Road, Milford, NJ, 08848.

The family will be holding an open house on Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 2 pm to 4 pm at 3385 Creek Road, Northampton, PA 18067.