Elizabeth "Betsy" (Engel) Pruss

Elizabeth "Betsy" (Engel) Pruss obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Elizabeth "Betsy" (Engel) Pruss

Elizabeth Pruss Obituary

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Age 89, of Green Tree, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Beloved mother of Barbara Anne Schamberg, Dianne Brentin, Susanne (Timothy) Costello, Joanne Kramer; cherished Grandma Mimi of Christopher, Maria, Daniel, Timothy, Luke, Brooke, Erik and the late Michael; loving great-grandmother of Adelina, Wyatt and Nora; dear friend of Mary Harris-John; beloved daughter of the late Wilmer and Cecelia Engel; loving sister of William (Patricia) Engel and the late Bonnie Noble of Dallas, TX; also survived by nieces and nephews. Betsy taught English and Social Studies at St. Margaret of Scotland grade school for 29 years and was very active as a lector and member of the choir for many years. Family and friends welcome Thursday, 2-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Friday, 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 600 Waterfront Dr., #210, Pgh., PA 15222.

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Pam Golias

September 24, 2019

Betsy was a very good friend of my mom, Vara, for many, many years - since childhood. She was a delightful person who cheered my mom in her final days of hospice and came to visit with a smile. After my mom passed, Betsy called me often to check up on me with stories, laughter, and memories. I now know why my mom adored her. My condolences to your family, if somewhat belated. I just found out and will say a prayer that your warm memories of her will bring you comfort. Losing a mom is so difficult. You were lucky to have her in your lives. Love Pam

April 13, 2019

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

Audrey Miller

April 12, 2019

My favorite childhood teacher is now a guardian angel. She will be missed by many. She made my years at St. Margaret's wonderful.

EDDIE AND SANDY GRIMES

April 10, 2019

WHAT A WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR AND LADY WE WILL SURELY MISS HER . THOUGHT S AND PRAYER TO ALL THE FAMILY . GOD BLESS HER

Mary Harris-John

April 10, 2019

Dearest Betsy, a friendship like ours comes along only once in a lifetime, if we're lucky, and I will cherish ours forever. I will truly miss you. May God bless and keep you always.

kathleen m Graham

April 10, 2019

Dear Betsy,

Neighbor and friend for almost 50 years. Rest in peace. I will miss our long conversations while working in our gardens.
Sympathy to all the family.

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