Official Obituary of
Elizabeth "Betty" L. (Lawler) Gory
June 27, 1927 ~ August 20, 2019 (age 92) 92 Years Old
Elizabeth "Betty" Gory Obituary
Elizabeth L. Gory, 92, of Transfer, passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2019 at Nugent Convalescent Home in Hermitage, PA.
Elizabeth was born on June 27th, 1927 in Sharon, PA to Thomas and Goldie (Kennedy) Lawler. She attended Sharon Schools. Elizabeth worked for Grafstone Window as a Glazer. On August 9th, 1947 she married her husband John H. Gory, who survives at home.
She was a member of St. Bartholomew R.C. Church in Sharpsville, PA. Elizabeth was also a member of the Slovenian Home, life member of the Reynolds VFW Auxiliary and Wheatland American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, roller skating, polka dancing, and playing cards, euchre, peaknuckle, and 500. She was affectionately known as Betty Boop.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, John, daughters, Linda (William) Humphrey of Transfer, Donna Fain of Sharon, son, John L. Gory and his companion Robin Colley of Sharpsville, sister, Phyllis Maykowski of Sharon, grandchildren, Tracey Hunter, Kristin (Todd) Donatelli, Jeff (Melody) Hunter, Ashley Gory, Vanessa Gory, great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Lauren, Farrah and step great grandchildren, Morgan and DJ. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Edith, Margerite, Edna, Mary, brothers, Leroy, James, Lawrence, and a great grandson, Alex.
Friends may call Monday August 26th, 2019 from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home & Cremation Service 124 Main St. Sharpsville, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday August 27th, 2019 at 3 pm in St. Bartholomew R.C. Church with Father Matthew Strickenberger, officiating. Friends are welcome to meet directly at church.
Entombment will take place in St. Rose Mausoleum
Arrangements entrusted to the Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
Elizabeth was born on June 27th, 1927 in Sharon, PA to Thomas and Goldie (Kennedy) Lawler. She attended Sharon Schools. Elizabeth worked for Grafstone Window as a Glazer. On August 9th, 1947 she married her husband John H. Gory, who survives at home.
She was a member of St. Bartholomew R.C. Church in Sharpsville, PA. Elizabeth was also a member of the Slovenian Home, life member of the Reynolds VFW Auxiliary and Wheatland American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, roller skating, polka dancing, and playing cards, euchre, peaknuckle, and 500. She was affectionately known as Betty Boop.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, John, daughters, Linda (William) Humphrey of Transfer, Donna Fain of Sharon, son, John L. Gory and his companion Robin Colley of Sharpsville, sister, Phyllis Maykowski of Sharon, grandchildren, Tracey Hunter, Kristin (Todd) Donatelli, Jeff (Melody) Hunter, Ashley Gory, Vanessa Gory, great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Lauren, Farrah and step great grandchildren, Morgan and DJ. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Edith, Margerite, Edna, Mary, brothers, Leroy, James, Lawrence, and a great grandson, Alex.
Friends may call Monday August 26th, 2019 from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home & Cremation Service 124 Main St. Sharpsville, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday August 27th, 2019 at 3 pm in St. Bartholomew R.C. Church with Father Matthew Strickenberger, officiating. Friends are welcome to meet directly at church.
Entombment will take place in St. Rose Mausoleum
Arrangements entrusted to the Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
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