Deborah A. (Destefano) Keough, age 70, of Telford, passed away on Friday June 12, 2026. She was the partner of Robert Gwozdz.

Born February 11, 1956, in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late David and Antoinette (Tomaselli) Destefano.

Deborah was a lifelong passionate fan of the Philadelphia Folk Festival.

She is survived by her children Samantha Rose Smaniotto and Josiah Hoffman; grandchildren Anthony, Giovani, Kailer and Vaida.

A funeral service for Deborah will take place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday June 23, 2026, at the Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home inc., 667 Harleysville Pike, Telford, where the family will greet guests from 10:00 – 10:45 AM.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Deborah's name may be made to the Philadelphia Folksong Society by clicking here .