Betty was the definition of a working mother, as she was an elected tax collector for Fairfield Township for many years. She worked out of a home office in the dining room, with all five children and a menagerie of pets surrounding her and always managed to maintain her sense of humor in the chaos. Her love of pets, and there were many, was evident and she always allowed any stray that was brought home to become part of the family. She is fondly remembered by many for her career at The Real McCoy's where she was a talented, hard working proprietor as well as a mentor and friend to many over the years of ownership. Once the business was sold Betty went on to create a new career as a real estate agent and sold homes throughout the Ligonier Valley. Along the way, she learned to play piano, was an accomplished seamstress and artist and volunteered tirelessly at Latrobe Hospital and Bethlen Home. She was a member of the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church. Although very accomplished, Betty would tell you that her biggest joy was her family and she loved to share their travels and exploits with all of her friends. She inspired us and guided us throughout our lives and was always our biggest supporter. She exemplified kindness and strength and was a friend to all who met her.
Friends will be received Saturday May 6, 2023 from 10am till 11am the time of service at the McCabe Funeral Home, 144 E. Main Street, Ligonier.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.
Published on April 30, 2023
Tribune-Democrat
Johnstown, PA
Betty was the definition of a working mother, as she was an elected tax collector for Fairfield Township for many years. She worked out of a home office in the dining room, with all five children and a menagerie of pets surrounding her and always managed to maintain her sense of humor in the chaos. Her love of pets, and there were many, was evident and she always allowed any stray that was brought home to become part of the family. She is fondly remembered by many for her career at The Real McCoy's where she was a talented, hard working proprietor as well as a mentor and friend to many over the years of ownership. Once the business was sold Betty went on to create a new career as a real estate agent and sold homes throughout the Ligonier Valley. Along the way, she learned to play piano, was an accomplished seamstress and artist and volunteered tirelessly at Latrobe Hospital and Bethlen Home. She was a member of the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church. Although very accomplished, Betty would tell you that her biggest joy was her family and she loved to share their travels and exploits with all of her friends. She inspired us and guided us throughout our lives and was always our biggest supporter. She exemplified kindness and strength and was a friend to all who met her.
Friends will be received Saturday May 6, 2023 from 10am till 11am the time of service at the McCabe Funeral Home, 144 E. Main Street, Ligonier.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.
Published on April 30, 2023
Tribune-Democrat
Johnstown, PA
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