Obituaries
Betty J. Davitt, 95
May 09, 2016
Betty J. Davitt, 95, of Willow Street, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Davitt, who passed away in 1999. Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late John F. and May Lafferty Duffy.
Betty was the secretary to the Principal at the Sterck School for the Deaf in Newark, DE for 18 years, until her retirement in 1986. Previously she worked for Continental American Life Insurance Co. of Wilmington, DE.
Betty was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and the former Hercules Country Club in Wilmington, DE.
She enjoyed square dancing where she and husband Joe were charter members of the Circle 4 Square Dance Club of Wilmington DE, bowling and sewing. She volunteered at Lancaster General Hospital where she knit beanies for new born babies and tams for young children with cancer.
She was a red rose at Willow Valley Lakes, providing tours of the property to prospective residents.
Betty is survived by her sons: Michael J.(Hongxia) of Lewisville, PA and John C. and his wife of Lansdale, PA; her daughter Patti A. Davitt of North East, MD, grandchildren, Michael, Vince(Jennifer), Gina(Chris), Ana(Michael), Nick, and Jack and great-grandchildren: Mikey, Nathan, Madison, Bella, Brooke, Anthony, Sabine, and Marit, and nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her step brother William (Bill) C. Reed.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 16, 2016 at 9:30 AM at St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, 211 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Betty’s memory to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 500 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN.
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Condolences to the Family
May 16, 2016
To Patti and the family I truly sorry to hear about your loss mother . She was wonderful Person we love her very much.
I know her at Margaret S. Sterck School for longer time . We are praying with your family in comfort and difficult time .
We missed her . Rest in Peace Juanita E. Tate
May 16, 2016
Betty was a wonderful lady to work with! As just a young teacher at the time(1983), she took me under her wing. She was encouraging and kind at all times. I am sure the angels carried her swiftly to the husband she loved so much. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven just gained a spirited and loving new angel.
Kathi Riley
Sterck/DSD
May 16, 2016
Mom, we miss you. We love you. We will remember you forever.
Hongxia and Mike
May 15, 2016
We were shocked to learn of Mike’s Mom passing, we are very sorry. We still remember her smile, elegance, noble manner, dignity….We are so sorry for your loss. We, our whole family(Mom Libo, sister Hongai, brother Jiewi, nephew Chengyi and niece Shaung) grieve for her. We will remember her.
Hongyan and Jianmin
From Beijing, China
May 14, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family !
Prayers for her safe travel to heaven!
Mathew Family
May 13, 2016
Sincerest sympathy to the Davitt family for the loss of your Mother. She was the epitome of a “lady” in every sense of the word.
Cheryl Thornton
May 12, 2016
Sorry for your loss, she was a lovely woman and a blessing to all her friends and family.
Linda Moore Hopkins (Former classmate of John)
May 12, 2016
Sorry to learn of the loss to your family of your mother.
L. Linette Packo Bowers
(a high school friend of John)
May 12, 2016
Patti and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your Mom when we were growing up. She was a great lady, put up with us girls laughing and carrying on. Glad you were able to spend time with her in the end. My Mom has been gone since 2009 and I miss her every day. Take care
Jeanie Griffith
May 12, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort from Psalm 145:18.
~Kelsi Slaughter
May 12, 2016
My condolences go to the Davitt family. My mother Mary Hemphill and father Willliam Hemphill use to play pinnocle with your parents. I remember your mom well. My prayers and thoughts go you to you.
The Hemphill Family..
May 12, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. She lived a very full life. Just know she will always be in your heart
May 12, 2016
I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Betty at Sterck School and knew her to be a kind and caring person.
Keep your memories close and visit them often.
Sally Barr
May 11, 2016
Patti,
I am so proud that you made memories on Mother’s Day. Forever in your heart, dear friend. Love with warm hugs, Delaine
May 11, 2016
I still remember the family cookouts with the Davitt’s in Sherwood Park II, in the 1960’s and going camping with Mrs. Davitt and Patti Anne, and going to the North East River on the Gaylene. Also, will always remember the house all lit up with beautiful Christmas lights during the holidays and the fun times sledding down Bardell Drive. Great childhood memories of Mr. & Mrs. Davitt’s. Rest in peace. Condolences to your family.
Carlene (Lewis) Pierce
May 11, 2016
Mom, you’ve been gone only two days but I miss you so much. I’m so grateful I was able to spend Mother’s Day with you. I’ll miss your smile and the twinkle in your eyes when we teased each other. Thank you for all you taught me. I love you. Patti
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- Monday, May 16, 2016
- 9:30 AM
- St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church
- 2111 Millersville Pike
- Lancaster, PA
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