Elizabeth E. Painter

1928 - 2026

Elizabeth E. "Betty" (Leone) Painter, 97, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at home. She was born June 1, 1928, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Michael O. and Sylvia Coletti Leone. Betty was a devoted member of St. Vincent Basilica and a lifelong Catholic. Early in life, she began her journey with the Sisters of Mercy and took solemn vows; due to an unforeseen illness, she was unable to complete her final vows and returned home. She began employment with her brother at Singer on Main Street in Greensburg, where she met Dan. Dan chose to become Catholic and share Betty's faith, and together they raised a loving family. In later years, Betty volunteered as a teacher's aide at West Point Elementary and with Goodwill, touching the lives of many in her community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel B. Painter, in 1983; an infant son, David M. Painter; a brother, James Leone (Agnes); and two brothers-in-law, Joseph Bloom and Clarence B. Smail. She is survived by four children, Suzanne Battistella (Louis) and Daniel T. Painter (Lucinda), both of Greensburg, Karen Ruoff (Mark) of Latrobe, and Christopher Painter (Joni) of Greensburg; nine grandchildren, Rachael (fiance, Jason Coulter), Danielle McClain (Robert), Elysia Battistella (Stephen Wolfe), Jillian Joyce (Thomas), Brandon Battistella (Liz Weaver), Candis Boop (Edward), Daniel J. Painter (Samantha), Joseph Painter, and Juli Painter (fiance, Bradley Short); 10 great-grandchildren, Travis, Madolyn, Mikayla, Logan, Carter, Ben, Matthew, Beau, Rhett, and Mackenzie; two sisters, Mary Bloom of La Jolla, CA, and Ellen Smail of Greensburg; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends of Betty will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, and from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601, (724)-837-0020. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in the St. Vincent Basilica. Everyone, please go directly to the church. Entombment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Betty's family has entrusted her care to the Pantalone Funeral Home Inc., Greensburg. For online condolences/directions, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.