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ELIZABETH M. "BETTY" KUSEN
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ELIZABETH M. "BETTY"
Of Bethel Park, age 98, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Wife of the late John; loving mother of Joanne (Bill) O'Donnell, Marianne Kusen, Elizabeth Kusen and Kathy (Bill) Lowry; cherished grandmother of Suzanne, Janice, Bill, Tom, Kerry, Meghan, Jackie, David, Leanne; great- grandmother of Bill, Emily, Caelan, Bryce and Alivia, and the late Ellis; sister of the late John Hando, Joseph Hando and Gertrude Gallagher; also survived by nieces and nephews. Betty was a member of St. George's Christian Mothers. Friends received Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at PAUL L. HENNEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 5570 Library Rd., Bethel Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday 10:30 a.m. at St. Louise de Marillac Church. Burial will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
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Doug Coggeshall
April 17, 2015
I remember getting her Gallons of Holy Water at the Grotto in Thurmont Maryland. I only met her once, but she made a lasting, loving, positive impression.
Joan Walney
January 29, 2014
Betty was a member of our prayer group at St Thomas More. She always had a smile on her face. She will be truly missed. Joan Walney
Kerry ODonnell
January 29, 2014
Gram you are in my heart always and forever I will carry you with me. Your gentle quick wit, deep wisdom, and ability to build harmony among those you love lives on. You made me laugh like no one else and I especially cherish all the birthday cards you wrote while trying your hand at rap. I love you forever. Kerry
Autumn Yasher
January 28, 2014
Gram! I left you a note yesterday and it disappeared! That's okay I will write again. What a beautiful picture of you, just the way I remember you! I am so honored and blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing you and calling you Gram for 24 years! I got to have you longer than I had my mother's mom and that meant the world to me that KJ, Minnie, Betsy, Jackie, David, Leanne and the rest of the family shared you! You were a sweet lady with a fun sense of humor at the same time very reverant. You will be missed but lived a wonderful long life. Our love and prayers to all of you. Love Joey, Autumn, Amelia and Carigan.
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January 28, 2014
I met Mrs. Kusen as a very young girl when my brother dated her daughter, Marianne. My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. God's blessing to the Kusen family. Michelle(Dench)Rutan
Jani
January 28, 2014
My sweet, wonderful, irrepressible, irreplaceable Gram - goofing around until the very last. What am I going to do without you? I love my Gram!!!
Dorothy Meals on Wheels
January 28, 2014
Mrs. Kusen's family,
I was saddened by the message I received of Mrs. Kusen's passing. She has been a long time friend and the volunteers of meals on wheels will surely miss her. May your sadness be replaced with your loving memories.
David & Susan Orochena
January 28, 2014
Such a grand lady, very sorry to hear of Mrs Kusen's passing. It has been many, many years since we were neighbors on Charles Street; she always welcomed a little waif into her home; with a kind smile and perhaps a bowl of “sghetti”. She will always have a warm place in my heart. My condolences to her loved ones, I am sure you will all miss her dearly.
Cindi Larouche
January 27, 2014
Betty was part if a rosary group I belonged to at St Thomas More. We spent many years together praying and enjoying each other's company. She was always so young at heart and had the most wonderful laugh. She was a woman of great faith and a true love for Our Lord and His Blessed Mother. It was a pleasure to know her and she will be sorely missed. You all have my deepest sympathy and I will remember you during this difficult time.
Ray &Carol Gallagher
January 27, 2014
Kathy
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
Meghan Murphy
January 27, 2014
Gram, you personified unconditional love. You have the most gentle and big heart I have ever known. Your sense of humor...the best. I love you gram and you will be with me always. Love Meghan
Williams
January 27, 2014
To Jan and family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our sympathies go out to you. With love The Williams family.
JANET SCHAEFER HASSON BROWN
January 27, 2014
JOANNE and BILL, SINCERE SYMPATHY I REMEMBER YOUR MOTHER FROM MANY YEARS AGO,SHE LIVED A LONG LIFE.
Rosemary LaQuay
January 27, 2014
To KJ and your sisters, Jackie David and Leanne, I was so saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved mother/grandmother. She was such a sweet lady, always smiling and filled with love for her family. She lived a wonderfully long life surrounded by her loving family. She will be so missed by all but always keep the memories and all the stories in your hearts. She is now back with your dad /grandfather and her parents and brothers and sisters and catching up on all that they missed. I will keep you all in my prayers during this rough time but know that she is rejoicing in the Lord right now and will always be your guardian angel.
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