Deborah Sheftz, 57, of Port Republic, MD passed away on December 6, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Deborah was born May 11, 1957 in Chester, PA.

She is survived by her spouse Rosanna Mason, her parents June and Steve Sheftz, her brother Stephen Sheftz, her mother-in- law Elizabeth Mason, her sister by marriage Lynn Mason and nephew Devin Hemmerich as well as many good friends.

Deb graduated from Allegheny College in upstate PA and then graduated from Antioch School of Law in Washington, DC. Deb practiced law in DC for several years before changing careers and becoming a school teacher, a profession she loved.

Deb had an influence in the lives of her many students and friends. She had a love for life, a contagious laugh and a belief in everyone and challenged everyone to stretch beyond their comfort level and believe in their own greatness.

She died much too young but her memory and impact will live on in each life that she touched.

She will have a Celebration of Life this Friday, December 12, 2014 at 6 pm at the school she loved, Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connection Blvd, Lusby, MD. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to a Scholarship Fund to be established in her memory for Patuxent High School students. Contributions should be made to the "Deb Sheftz Memorial Fund" and mailed to 4018 Elder Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.