Smith

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Smith, 97, of Zelienople, formerly of Elizabeth, Pa., passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, while under the care of Passavant Retirement Community.

Born Oct. 26, 1928 in Glassport, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Chester and Isobel (Dunst) Burton.

Betty volunteered for over 20 years in McKeesport to assist special needs children. She also graciously volunteered at Passavant Retirement Community. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was also an excellent baker. Above all, she was a caring and kind person who cherished the time she spent with her family. Betty will be dearly missed.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Paul C. (Mary) Smith, and Daniel B. (Patricia) Smith Sr.; her daughter, Barbara (William) Miller; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Smith, who passed away in 1988; and two brothers, William and Robert Burton.

SMITH — Friends of Elizabeth J. “Betty” Smith, who died Friday, May 8, 2026, will be received 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Seaman Memorial Chapel at Passavant Retirement Community, 105 Burgess Drive, Zelienople.

She will be laid to rest at Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Betty’s honor to Passavant Retirement Community via the Lutheran Senior Life Foundation (https://www.lutheranseniorlife.org/donate).

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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