Betty Devan Obituary
SALEM - Betty A. Devan, 75, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021, St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born on August 31, 1945, in Punxsutawney, PA, a daughter of the late George and Altha (Hazlett) Smith.
She was a 1964 graduate of Elderton High School in Elderton, PA.
Betty was a bank teller at Home Saving & Loan Bank from 1969-1974 and again from 1981-2005. She worked at various locations Salem, Lisbon, and Downtown Youngstown, where she was head teller. She then worked at the Lisbon BMV from 2005-2014.
Betty enjoyed attending her grandsons sporting events. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma, and aunt and made everyone feel special.
Survivors include her husband, Gary Devan, whom she married June 14, 1969; two children, Scott (Jo Ann) Devan of Salem and Shawn (Stephanie Vortex) Devan of Plano, TX; siblings, Sally (Thomas) Jones of Du Bois, PA, George Smith of VA, Sue (Randy) Suhm of TX, Robert (Tara) Smith of MO; two grandsons, Brad and Brennen Devan.
Besides her parents, Betty was preceded in death by siblings, Annabelle Neal, Albert Smith, Harry Smith, and Ralph Smith.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 2, 2021, at Stark Memorial, with Rev. Leonard Moore officiating. Burial will be held at Highland Memorial Park, Beloit.
Friends and family will be received Sunday, August 1, 2021, from 4:00- 6:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. at Stark Memorial.
If unable to attend, you may show your support by joining our complimentary "Hugs from Home" program where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.
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Debbie Cotton
August 2, 2021
My sympathy to the Devan family. Betty was one of the best at Home Savings and I loved working with her. She was kind an fun to have near by. She will be missed by many.
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Debbie Ernst May
August 1, 2021
I remember her from summers at Sevakeen Lake. Betty and her family were always very nice to me and my parents. It was nice seeing her and her husband at local stores and chatting for a bit. My deepest condolences to her family. She will be remembered fondly.
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