Elizabeth Bova Saffer, 82, formerly of Butler, and more recently of Levittown in Bucks County, died Sunday at the Friends Home in Kennett Square, Chester County.

She enjoyed nature and being active. Over the years her interests included gardening, bowling, golf, bird watching and yoga.

Mrs. Saffer had been a self-employed beautician in Butler and maintained her home and garden in Levittown.

She is survived by two daughters, JoAnn Willison and Diane Thomas and her husband, Victor of Kennett Square, and their daughters Anna and Sarah. Also surviving are three brothers, a sister and their families.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Bova, who died in 1985, and her second husband, Charles M. Saffer Jr., who died in 2004. Three sisters and a brother also preceded her in death.

<B>SAFFER </B>— A celebration of the life of Elizabeth Bova Saffer, who died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, will be held in Aliquippa, where most of her remaining siblings live.Arrangements are being handled by the <B>Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home</B>, Kennett Square.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Care Alternatives Hospice, 500 Office Center Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034; or to the World Wildlife Federation.Online condolences may be made at www.griecofuneralhomes.com.