Elizabeth D. Fugini
Elizabeth D. Fugini, beloved sister of Elaine Linamen of Butler and Robert Fugini of Guttenberg, N.J., passed away at her home in Warren, Ohio, on March 22, 2021, at age 67, surrounded by her family, friends and caregivers. Bette died from complications due to longterm Type 1 diabetes.
She was born on July 2, 1953, to Robert J. Fugini and Mary Louise (Craig) Fugini of Chicora.
Bette graduated from Karns City Area High School in 1971 and received her nursing degree from Butler County Memorial Hospital Nursing School in 1973.
She started her career in nursing at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Pa., and then worked in hospitals in Bethesda, Md.; Buffalo, N.Y.; Alexandria, Va.; and Warren, Ohio.
Bette was a mentor for young diabetics when they first received their insulin pumps.
She enjoyed attending craft shows, decorating her home for the holidays, shopping on QVC, listening to audio books, and she especially loved being around family and friends.
In the face of numerous health obstacles, her steadfast enjoyment and enthusiasm for everyone around her filled us with awe.
In addition to her sister and brother, Bette will be lovingly remembered by her brother-in-law, David Linamen; her niece, Julie Hemingway (Alex); her nephew, John Linamen (Michael Gaab); her grand-niece, Harlow Hemingway; her guide dog, Onnie; and her family in Spain.
In addition to her parents, Bette was preceded in death by her former husband and dear friend, Dr. Antonio Gonzalez; her life partner, Michael Conway; and her guide dogs, Countess, Connie and Moira.
Bette’s family is especially grateful to her dedicated and loving caregivers, Debra Horvath, Debbie Bonzer, Sara Knight, Gail Ferguson and Ashley Haines.
FUGINI — Due to the coronavirus, funeral rites will be private for Elizabeth D. Fugini, who died Monday, March 22, 2021.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lane Funeral Homes, Roberts Clark Funeral Chapel, Warren, Ohio.
Please visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com at their Warren location to either watch the service live or online where it will be posted for about 90 days.
Memorial donations can be made to The Seeing Eye Inc., P.O. Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963, or info@seeingeye.org.
