Marion E. (Betty) Bathurst, 77, of 55 Highland Drive, Warren, PA. died at her residence, Friday afternoon, April 20, 2012 after an illness of the past couple of years. She was born October 29, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA. to the late Charlas John Hogan and Marion Elizabeth Guba. She has resided in Warren most of her life and was employed with Dr. Albert J. Turbessi for 24 years. She was a member of the Warren Moose Lodge 109, Warren Eagles Aerie and a former member of the Conewango Valley Country Club and Jackson Valley Country Club.
She is survived by her daughter Donna M. Nelson of St. Marys, PA. and her children Robert J. (Gunnar) Nelson and Michael D. Nelson both of Beaumont, TX., 2 Step Daughters – Faith Ann Peterson and her husband, Lance and Faith’s children David L. and Darren R. Sorensen, Dana J. Simmons and her husband, Mark and their children Shelby L. and Amy D. Simmons, all of Warren, PA., 2 Half Sisters Nancy Thud of CT., Barbara Thud of GA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st husband, James R. Girill whom she married January 9, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA., 2nd husband, David A. Bathurst whom she married September 11, 1982 in Warren, PA.
A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum of the Ascension in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made through Hospice of Warren County or the Warren Cancer Center, both located at 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc. com.
Donna,
I want to give you my condolences to you and your family. I know what it is like to lose a parent. But with the love of your surrounding family and friends it makes the process a little easier over time. Just take the loving thoughts and memories of her that is deposited in your heart and keep them there for your private moments of reflexion.
Your friend always,
Michael J PIehuta
Dear Donna
Dear Donna, so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I’ll always remember the fun we all shared at the club. I think about all of you very often. Bless you in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Kent and Kathie
Dear Donna, We are so sorry to hear of your loss…so difficult to lose a mother, but we know you have many fond memories of fun times and laughs to help ease your sorrow. We are in NC, but send our thoughts and prayers to all. She will be missed by many.
Dear Donna, Gunner and Michael,
We were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We have so many fond memories of times we spent with she and David, laughing and giggling. I always loved your mom’s laugh!!! Miss those times together!
Please know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. I know you have wonderful memories to carry with you always!!
Fondly,
Carol and Mark