Betty M. Harrington, 87, of Warren, PA died Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at her home following an extended illness. She was born on November 12, 1926 in Warren, PA to the late George A. and Ruby Sears Mertens. She had resided in Warren most of her life and was a graduate of Lakewood, Ohio high School. Betty was employed with Cady’s Hallmark Card shop for 15 years retiring in 2004. She enjoyed square dancing and was a member of numerous square dancing clubs in Warren, Salamanca and Jamestown, NY.
Betty is survived by her three children, Mark Harrington and his wife, Susanne, of Warren, PA, Julie Harrington of Irvine, PA and Shawn Harrington and his wife, Debbie, of Scandia, PA, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one sister, Catherine Wilcox of Russell, PA, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Harrington, whom she married on May 7, 1955 at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church in Warren, PA, and who died on July 9, 2011.
Friends may call from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. on Friday, September 26, 2014 at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home with Reverend Marcus Briggs, Chaplain of Warren General Hospital, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R. C. Cemetery, Warren, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA 16365, or to a charity of one’s choice. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Dear Family, We send our prayers and condolences to each one of you. She now had joined David in the next world. We cannot wish her back as I know the task that you had as I to have walked that road. You have the good times that you all had with her and that is what can and will carry at this times. I recall the time when my mother work for your parents (Kate Lyon) and I spent time with Dave & Betty. Then with the bank and parties and the fair board. Each time I drive past the home, I recall the past years I have have know your parents. Again God Bless and our condolences at this time. John & Ruth.
We want to send our condolences and let you know we cherish the happy memories of your mother. Our connection with her was through square and round dancing for many years. What great and fun times! I will never know how she always made 3 sandwiches grow into more than enough for everyone each month when we danced at the Rouse. Don & Gale Lauger
Mark, Julie and Shawn,
Please accept our heart felt condolences on the passing of your mother.
Life on Conewango Avenue will never be the same with the absence of this sweet and wonderful lady.
The hardest part of loosing loved ones is the realization that a constant is missing from our life. Betty certainly was a constant in my life.
From my childhood I could depend on Betty’s kind manner and thoughtful concern for me and all the people touched by her presence.
I will remember Betty driving us to Gramma Mertens’ for visit or calling us for lunch as we played in the lot next door or fixing us something warm to drink on a cold winter day at the “farm” in Irvine.
In my mind’s eye I can still see her and David, resplendent in the appropriate attire, making their way to yet another square dance. I think that is how I will think about her now; off to an eternal dance with the man she loved and missed so much.
Jack & Betsy Hunter
Remember the smiles…Cherish the moments…Find comfort in memories…Thinking of your family and hoping that time will bring you comfort…Tom & Elmer Mohney