Elizabeth A. Richline

1943 - 2025

Elizabeth A. Richline, affectionately known as Betty or Erszi, passed away at the age of 81 on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, at Country Meadows in Bethlehem, PA.

Born on November 16, 1943, in Perth Amboy, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Julia (Risko) Hajdu.

Elizabeth was the beloved widow of Ronald C. Richline, Sr., who predeceased her in 2013. She was a dedicated employee at various factories, ultimately working at M&M Mars in Hackettstown, NJ, as a Packer until her retirement in 1996. A proud graduate of Phillipsburg High School, class of 1962, Elizabeth cherished her family and enjoyed cooking Hungarian dishes, solving logic puzzles, watching game shows, and spending time at the casino and the shore. She also enjoyed and looked forward to phone calls with close family members to share stories and reminisce, as well as spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events.

She is survived by her children, Ronald C. Richline, Jr., Julie Cox and her husband Mike, and Paul Richline. Elizabeth also leaves behind her sister, Julia Shotwell, and brother, Stephen Hajdu. Her grandchildren, Nicholas Cox, husband of Gina, and Rachel Cox, and her companion, Austin Gapen. Elizabeth's extended family includes many special cousins, nieces, and a nephew.

In accordance with her wishes, services will be private at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., "Village of Johnsonville", Bangor, PA

The Richline family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus and Dr. Sharma for their compassionate care during this difficult time.