Lisbeth A. Cowles

Lisbeth A. Cowles obituary, Gloversville, NY

Lisbeth A. Cowles

Lisbeth Cowles Obituary

Visit the Riley Mortuary, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

Lisbeth A. “Betsy” Cowles of Gloversville, NY passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Betsy was born on September 11, 1950 to the late Bennet C. and Ruth E. McQuatters Bradt.

On July 25, 1970, she married Ronald D. Cowles.

Betsy is survived by her husband Ron, daughters, Victoria "Cowles" Kraby and Cheri Cowles; brothers Jerry Bradt and Robert Bradt, sister, Pat Ehlo, granddaughter, Isabel Kraby and many family members and friends.

The family has chosen to remember Betsy privately.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. Make all checks payable to: American Diabetes Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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110 Division St, Amsterdam, NY 12010

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