Deborah K. Hercik, 45, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born April 6, 1958, in Uniontown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Collins Hixon. Debbie was a graduate of Laurel Highlands High School, Class of 1976, attended St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, and was a member of the Uniontown Lions Club. She was formerly a manager for the Shoe Corporation, District Manager for Morse Shoes, Assistant Manager of Hills Department Store, and Ames Department Store. Her love and passion was centered around breeding and raising Golden Retrievers. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, James A. Hercik; two daughters, Jennifer R. Hercik and Heather M. Hercik, both of Uniontown; a sister, Barbara O'Brien of Dunbar; and four brothers, David (Tom) Hixon and wife, Sandi of Uniontown, Edward Hixon and wife, Bertha of Fairchance, Joseph (Sonny) Hixon Jr., of Uniontown, and Charles (Ricky) Hixon and wife, Dolores of Smithfield..