Debra Descant Karwoski

Debra Descant Karwoski (58) of South Hadley, MA & Greenacres, FL passed away peacefully Friday, November 15, 2019, at 2:11 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her family.

Debra was born on January 14, 1961, in Holyoke, Mass. the daughter of Eugene Descant and Joan (Leonard) Descant.

Debra attended South Hadley schools and in 1979. She then married her high school sweetheart Philip P. Karwoski and settled in South Hadley. They celebrated 40 years of marriage and she was a member and supporter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3694 Auxiliary in Lake Worth, FL.

Debra spent her life in the restaurant business including owning and operating Debbie's Diner for 10 years. Even after her retirement, she enjoyed cooking her for friends and family. She also enjoyed bowling, reading, restoring antique rockers, playing scrabble, walks on the beach, listening to live music, classic cars or just talking with her friends and family.

Preceded by her father Eugene (Gene) and brother Drake in death, she is survived by her husband Phil, daughter Katrina Bielomyza, son Philip Karwoski, Jr., mother Joan Descant; grandchildren Todd Bumgarner, Isabella (Bella) Bumgarner, Gavin Benware, Peyton Karwoski and Philip Karwoski, III. Her brother, Gene Descant, sisters, Donna Gonet, Becki Guerin, Trina Knoechelman, godchild Andrea, her lifelong best friend Cindy Jordan and many nieces and nephews.

She touched everyone she met with her gentle nature, compassion, pure heart and sense of humor. Always making people laugh was truly her gift.