Deborah Lee Cherry

Deborah L. Cherry, 71 passed away on December 12th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jane Mastroantonio; parents, Roy and Virginia Mastroantonio; husband, Scott Cherry. She is survived by her sister, Diana (Rosario) Palmeri; brother, Roy (Janet) Mastroantonio; nieces, and nephew, Dorinda (Vince), Marco, Nellie Palmeri, and Stephanie and Gina Mastroantonio, as well as her great nieces and nephew Kennedi, Liliana, Vincent, Dyllanie, and Porfidia. Deb graduated from Tulane University with a double major in English and French. She shared her love of language and literature with others throughout her life. Deb was passionate about creating opportunities for more equitable access to education, careers, and citizenship. She created that access by tutoring non-traditional and English as a Second Language learners. Her work and dedication as a tutor helped several people obtain U.S. citizenship. Deb was an avid reader and known for sharing her book reviews and recommendations with friends, family, and library patrons. She also enjoyed studying family history and gathering genealogy data. She and her husband took a trip to Italy where along with making cherished memories, she was able to gather genealogy data in real time. Deb was born and raised in Pueblo, but her husband’s work took them out of state to various locations including Washington which became one of her favorite places. Deb was an accountant for Eddie Bauer there, and became the best dog mom to her parents’ dog Sheila after their untimely deaths in 2008. A few years after her husband’s death Deb and Sheila returned to Pueblo. Deb worked for Pueblo City-County Library District which was more of a community than a job to her. She cared for Sheila at the family farm where Sheila happily ran a patrol path until the end of her days. When Deb wasn’t at the library she could be found at Starbucks, JoAnn Fabrics, or Barnes and Noble. She was known for running on caffeine, staying up to date on current events, and crocheting gifts for her family members. At her request there will be no formal funeral services. If you would like to honor her memory, please share a book or a cup of coffee with someone, or make a donation to Pueblo City-County Library District.

Deborah Lee Cherry

January 2, 1954 - December 12, 2025