BETTY McGEARY Obituary
BETTY JEAN (CAHALL)
One day shy of her 80th birthday, of Moon Township since 1953, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 2, 2011, from her earthly home. She was born in Ohio on October 3, 1931 to the late Lewis and Irene (Snyder) Cahall. Beloved wife of 58 years to Teddy J. McGeary; loving mother of James McGeary (Joan) of Harrisburg, Robert McGeary (Sherri) of Harrisburg, Maureen Thomas (Joseph) of Charlotte, NC, Matthew McGeary (Charlie) of Darlington, PA and Sarah McGeary of Sewickley; proud grandmother of Jessie, Scott, Kyle, Max, Tedi, Marc, James, Clayton, Tanner, Madison, Jessica, Abby and Quinn; great- grandmother of Gwyneth and Charlotte; cherished sister of Catherine Greene of Philadelphia, Mary Connell (Bud) of San Francisco, CA, Ted Cahall (Ann) of Panama City, FL, Robert Cahall of Arizona and the late Helen Thornhill. She graduated from both Coraopolis High School and Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a Register Nurse in Pediatrics at Sewickley Valley Hospital and briefly at Laughlin's Children's Center in Sewickley. She was a member of Sewickley Valley Hospital Alumni Association; Junior Women's Club of Coraopolis and was an active volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Coraopolis where she learned to love Jesus and show his love to others. Visitation Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave. Everyone please meet on Thursday at 11 a.m. for Funeral Service at First Baptist Church of Coraopolis, 1443 Coraopolis Heights Rd., Moon Township, PA 15108. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials in her name to her church.
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Pam Falcione
October 10, 2011
Mom McGeary will be missed. She really loved on all of us Jesus Freaks back in the 70's. Her heart and home were always open to us. We will keep your family in prayer!!!
Betty Jean Cahall McGeary & Family - September 1973
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Betty Jean Cahall McGeary
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Stacey Hays
October 6, 2011
Betty was one of the reasons I looked forward to going to church. She brought warmth and genuine love to our congregation. When she gave you a hug and told you she loved you, you believed it with all of your heart! Betty always had a beautiful soul that will continue to shine at First Baptist. My sincere condolences.
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Helen Rice Willson
October 5, 2011
I love you Betty. We had the best time in nursing training. We have been friends ever since.
Our thoughts and prayersare with Ted and your children.
Love, Helen
Randy Cahall
October 4, 2011
To: The McGeary Family
From: The Cahall Famly
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. "Aunt" Betty's love and caring for family was so appreciated by her brother Bobby, sister in law Millie and nephews Robin and Randy. We will miss her very much. However, we will always remember the good times at family reunions/visits at Narrows Run Road. Also we remember Grandma and Grandpa's house on the hill in Coraopolis with all the Cahall brothers and sisters together. Betty's grace and love always made us feel welcome and cared for. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for your family during this time of need.
Ted and Ann Cahall
October 4, 2011
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
Roxann Stetzer
October 4, 2011
I loved Betty. She was always so kind and loving and giving. Some of my fondest memories of her involve books, laughter and some fantastic homemade goodies. She was a phenominal mother to not only her kids, but her kids friends as well, and I consider myself lucky to have known her. RIP with Jesus.
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