Joseph R. Betz, 73, of Zelienople died Thursday, July 31, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

<B>BETZ </B>— Friends of Joseph R. Betz, who died Thursday, July 31, 2008, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the <B>Boylan Funeral Home</B>, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the St. Gregory Catholic Church, 2 W. Beaver St., Zelienople. Everyone is to meet at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, 235 Alpha Drive, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.Online condolences and directions are available at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.