Deborah Jean (Prettiman) Downs, 67, of Latrobe, died comfortably in her home on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Born on June 15, 1954 in Jeannette, she was a daughter of the late William Prettiman and Lois (Boyd) Prettiman. Deborah was very skilled in the kitchen; she loved to cook and bake. She was the happiest when she was tending to her vegetable garden and flowers. She loved animals, the Steelers and Penn State football. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Bill Prettiman; brother-in-law, Brian Downs; and sister-in-law, Jan Knechtel. Deborah is survived by her husband, Doug Downs, of Latrobe; her three children, Stephen Gyory, and his wife Lauren, Christopher Gyory, and his fiancé Stephanie, and Meghan Lavernia, and her husband Ryan; two grandchildren, Liv and Leo; her brothers and sisters, Ted and Mary Prettiman, Linda and Jim Brown, Paul and Lois Prettiman, Ron and Enid Prettiman, Susie and Bob Baker, Troy and Patty Prettiman; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, George and Carol Downs, Ernie and Tina Downs, Rick and Lori Downs, Allen & Tracy Downs, Judy & Joe Spillar, Cindy & Tim Maloy, Susan and Vaughn Warbuck, and Bun and Dave Petrillo. Debby’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful caregivers that supported her, especially Doug and Susie, along with Amedisys Hospice, for being so caring and helpful to the end. There will be no public visitations. Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Action for Animals, P.O. Box 814, Latrobe, PA 15650. Arrangements are being handled by the Lopatich-Brinker Funeral Home, LLC, 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe. To sign the online guest book, send condolences, or share a story, please visit www.lopatichbrinker.com.