Elizabeth J. "Bette" Gregory
, 81, a recent resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, and formerly of Elk Towers, St. Marys, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.
She was born January 18, 1932 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Friedl Grande.
Betty was a member of Queen of the World. She retired from Stackpole Carbon Company after more than 22 years of
service. She was a member of the C.M.F., Kersey Legion Auxiliary, Piedmont Club and the Kersey Eagles. She enjoyed bingo and playing cards. She enjoyed helping others and assisting with catering in her younger years. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Family/Survivors:
Son: Jeffrey Gregory and his wife Sharon, St. Marys
Son: David Gregory , St. Marys
Daughter: Susan Wendel, St. Marys
Daughter: Lisa, Mrs. Joseph DeWald, St. Marys
5 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Howard "Pooch" Grande and his girlfriend Laura Newell, St. Marys
Sister: Marie Hill, Blairsville
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by:
4 Brothers: Joseph, Earl, Norbert and LeRoy Grande
4 Sisters: Anna Ramarge, Alice Mahovolich, Esther Rydesky & Helen Grande in early childhood
Son-in-law: Daniel Himes
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service which will be held at the
Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 North Michael Street, St. Marys, on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Michael Ferrick, Pastor, ofi