Elizabeth L. Rabenold

Elizabeth L. Rabenold
Elizabeth L. Betty (La Ross) Rabenold went home to be with her Lord on August 30, 2011 in Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, PA. She was the wife of the late Paul J. Rabenold. Born in Colesville, PA on September 27, 1922, she was the daughter of late Herbert and Blanche (Heckman) Freas. She was adopted and raised in Allentown by Permia and Harry LaRoss when her mother passed away. Betty graduated from William Allen HS in 1940. Her employment was varied, but she was home with her children when they were young. Betty was a faithful member of Christ Covenant Church in Harleysville, PA where she was involved with the womens ministry. She attended Christ Covenant until she was no longer able. She then attended regularly the services in the Chapel at The Lutheran Community at Telford, where she lived until her recent hospitalizations. Bettys favorite activities were knitting and crocheting, traveling, reading, but most of all, spending time with her family and friends. Survivors: She is survived by daughters, Lois E. Moyer (Ken) of Lansdale and Susan A. Rabenold, of E. Norriton; she is also survived by four grandchildren, Derek and Jared Rabenold of Michigan, Lcpl Matthew Moyer, USMC, Washington, DC, and Thomas Moyer, Lansdale; also one great-grandchild, one brother, David La Ross,(Pat) of Allentown , a brother in law John Kroninger, and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her son Philip Rabenold, her brother Wilkes Freas and her sister Elaine Kroninger. Services: Will be held at Christ Covenant Church, 2200 Mainland Road, Harleysville, PA 19438 on Saturday, Sept 17, 2011, with a calling hour at 10 a.m., memorial service at 11, and a luncheon following. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Elizabeths name to the Memorial Fund at Christ Covenant Church, address above, or to the Lutheran Community at Telford Bridge Fund, 235 N. Washington St. Telford, PA 18969.