Obituary of Betty Jean Srock

Lake Luzerne, NY/ Warrensburg, NY Betty Jean Srock, 86, formerly of Youngstown, OH, passed away quietly into the arms of our Lord, Friday, October 18, 2013 at Westmount Health facility following a long illness. Born April 17, 1927 in Clearfield County, Penna she was the oldest of nine children born to the late Frederick Albert and Josephine Ruth (Keith) Srock. Betty graduated from Madera High School in Penna, and later from the Carnegie Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. She was employed by General Electric in Youngstown, Ohio for several years, and then by the Glens Falls Hospital Lab, from where she retired in 1992 after 30 years of dedicated service. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Warrensburg for many years, where she enjoyed quilting with the church’s sewing group. Betty was always ready and willing to help out in any way she could. She also enjoyed gardening and maintaining her lawn. Betty was an avid painter and gifted her family many of her favorite works. She loved to travel and toured Europe, Alaska, and the United States, by way of boat, camping, and even covered wagon train. Besides her parents she is predeceased by a brother, Fred Srock, a sister, Priscilla Robinson, and nephew, James Michael Srock. She is survived by her siblings, William Srock and his wife, Joyce of Berlin Center, OH, James Srock of McDonald, OH, Gary Srock and his wife, Wilma of Salem, OH, Elmira May of Danielsville, GA, Bertha Foust of Salem, OH, and Mildred Putney and her husband, Donald of Warrensburg, whom she lived with for a short while. Betty also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Betty was the matriarch of the family known for her knowledge and guidance and will certainly be missed. Locally, friends may call on Betty’s family from 5 to 7 pm, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main Street, Warrensburg. Calling hours are also scheduled from 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, 4303 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, OH. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be conducted 11 am, Friday at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Betty’s name to the First Presbyterian Church, 2 Stewart-Farrar St., Warrensburg, NY 12885. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guest book, condolences, and directions.