Deborah L. Cassidy, 47, of Catasauqua, died May 8, 2014, in Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, after a long courageous battle waiting for a liver transplant.

She and husband Raymond J. Cassidy Sr. celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary last Nov. 18.

Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Sandra R. (Huber) Reichard and the late Jerome Pritko and a stepdaughter of Edward J. Reichard.

A hairstylist at Imperial Coiffures, Easton, for five years, she previously worked at BonTon for three years.

She was a graduate of Allentown School of Cosmetology and was a national educator for the Paul Mitchell School.

Her talent led her to attend hair shows in Las Vegas, Nev.

In addition to her husband, mother and stepfather, she is survived by stepchildren Nicole V. and Raymond J. Jr.; grandmother Margaret Pritko; mother-in-law Elaine Sparks; father-in law Joseph C. Cassidy; brothers Steve Pritko and his wife, Vicki, Mark Mattison and his wife Lori, and Dan Reichard; sisters Kathy Reichard Ellavasky and Julie, wife of Alan Chad; sister-in-law Colleen Moritz and family; nephews Andrew, Daniel, Aiden, Justin and Derek; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Cedar Lutheran Church memorial fund.

Arrangements made by Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.