Elizabeth A. "Bette" Pillion of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the age of 88.  She was the wife of the late Harold J. Pillion.

Elizabeth was born in New Brunswick, NJ, the daughter of the late Anthony J. and Elizabeth McCormack Rudman.  She is predeceased by her brother, Robert J. Rudman and her sister Marian O'Connell.

She graduated from St. Peters High School, attended Rutgers University and was a graduate of Miss Dunham's Secretarial School.  Bette had a varied business career and retired as a legal secretary.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Pillion-Lease of Lancaster, a son Jon J. Pillion of Lancaster, 3 grandchildren:  Andrew J. Lease and his wife Megan Hartman Lease, Jennifer Pillion and Jonathan Pillion.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and her friends who meant the world to her.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11:30AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 North George Street, Millersville, PA.  The family will receive visitors from 10:30 -11:30 AM at the funeral home.

The family would like to give a special recognition and thanks to the Hospice nurses and the staff of the Teal team who cared for her during her illness.  Bette loved each and every one of you.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 872-5041