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Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Cavrich, 96, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born at home in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Merrill and Erma (Keifer) Elliott.
She married John V. Cavrich on Aug. 24, 1956. He preceded her in death in 2012 after sharing 56 years of marriage.
Betsy was a descendant of William Holliday, one of the founders of Hollidaysburg.
Surviving is her daughter, Barb Sherry and husband, Bob, of Chest Springs; two sons: John D. and wife, Jean, of Hollidaysburg and Joseph W. and wife, Connie, of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren: Ashley Nelson, Caroline Bondi, Victoria Cavrich Berry and Annie Cavrich; and five great-grandchildren: Nora, Leah, Luke, Miles and Lucy.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Lou Elliott; and a sister, Ann Romberger.
Betsy was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School.
She worked before marriage as a dental assistant in Altoona, and later became a full time mother.
Betsy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hollidaysburg where she was involved in the start-up of the church's Christian Education Department in the 1960's.
She enjoyed her family, home, cooking and baking for her friends and family.
All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to: (alz.org/help-support), (heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give), or the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library: 1 Furnace Road, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
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