Deborah A. Fisher, age 77, of Gowanda passed away at home Friday afternoon, October 23, 2026, surrounded by family and love. She was born in Buffalo on December 9, 1948, the daughter of LeRoy and Helen (Cocoran) Goodley.
After graduating from high school, Deb went onto nursing school. Her career as a registered nurse started in 1969 and spanned 49 years. She worked at the former Gowanda Psychiatric Hospital in Gowanda, the former Lake Shore Hospital in Irving, and she retired from the Buffalo Psychiatric Center.
Deb was a devoted mom; she loved her family, followed her faith, and treasured friendships throughout her life.
Survivors include her children, Joseph (Charity) Sweda of Gowanda and Tara (Miguel) Sanchez of Gowanda; grandchildren, Nicholas, Jace and Hunter; and she shared her life with John Fisher for 20 years. John and his children, Annie, Scott and Kellie and their families also survive; as does her brother, Robert (Genevieve) Goodley.
Friends may call on Monday, November 2 from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center Street in Gowanda, where a service will follow at 11:00 AM. Rev. Innocent Diala will be the celebrant. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery in Gowanda.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Hemophilia Foundation, 9524 East 81st Street, Tulsa, OK 74133; or Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Boulevard, Cheektowaga, NY 14227.
