Althea Elizabeth Oakes
F, (27 March 1943 - 3 March 2023)
| Father-Biological* | John William Oakes Jr. b. 31 Dec 1917, d. 11 Sep 1995 |
| Mother-Biological* | Althea Elizabeth Brindle b. 10 Jun 1918, d. 22 Feb 2006 |
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Last Edited=5 Mar 2023
Althea (Oakes) Myers
March 27, 1943 - March 3, 2023
March 27, 1943 - March 3, 2023
Althea "Betty" Myers of Derry, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the age of 79 after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born on March 27, 1943, the daughter of the late Althea Brindle (Oakes) Sanders and John Oakes.
Betty was employed by Latrobe Area Hospital as a supervisor in the Environmental Services Department until her retirement.
Betty spent her time sewing and quilting. Teaching herself how to sew at a young age, she made many beautiful projects and quilts for family, friends and her church. She was also an excellent cook and baker. You often found her in the kitchen creating many wonderful meals, and making trays of Christmas cookies for family and friends was a much anticipated tradition. She loved to entertain, hosting many holiday dinners and family celebrations. Betty loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren whom she adored. She loved going to many of their school events.
After retirement, Betty loved traveling with her husband, Ken. She and Ken traveled to many places, in the U.S. and abroad, with her favorites places being Barcelona and Greece. She also enjoyed the many vacations spent at the beach and DisneyWorld with her family. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Kenneth F. Myers of Derry; son, Kenneth M. Myers and partner Barbara Ross of Greensburg; daughter, Kimberly Dickey and husband Kevin of New Alexandria; daughter, Jennifer Roy and husband Robert of Wexford; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Joanne (Dick) Shandle of Derry; sister Janet (Barry) Moore of Payson, AZ; and numerous brother and sister-in-laws along with numerous
nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 7 in McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W 3rd Ave, Derry.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 in St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, 5684 PA 982, New Derry, with the Rev. Salvatore R. Lamendola as celebrant. Everyone please go directly to the church.
Betty's family would like to extend a special thank you for their compassion and support duringthis difficult time to the nurses and aides of Excela Hospice, especially nurses Ashley, Ericka and Tammy, and aide Melissa.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Betty's name to the St. Martin Rosary Altar Society, 125 South Ligonier Street, Derry, PA 15627-1962.2
Betty was employed by Latrobe Area Hospital as a supervisor in the Environmental Services Department until her retirement.
Betty spent her time sewing and quilting. Teaching herself how to sew at a young age, she made many beautiful projects and quilts for family, friends and her church. She was also an excellent cook and baker. You often found her in the kitchen creating many wonderful meals, and making trays of Christmas cookies for family and friends was a much anticipated tradition. She loved to entertain, hosting many holiday dinners and family celebrations. Betty loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren whom she adored. She loved going to many of their school events.
After retirement, Betty loved traveling with her husband, Ken. She and Ken traveled to many places, in the U.S. and abroad, with her favorites places being Barcelona and Greece. She also enjoyed the many vacations spent at the beach and DisneyWorld with her family. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Kenneth F. Myers of Derry; son, Kenneth M. Myers and partner Barbara Ross of Greensburg; daughter, Kimberly Dickey and husband Kevin of New Alexandria; daughter, Jennifer Roy and husband Robert of Wexford; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Joanne (Dick) Shandle of Derry; sister Janet (Barry) Moore of Payson, AZ; and numerous brother and sister-in-laws along with numerous
nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 7 in McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W 3rd Ave, Derry.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 in St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, 5684 PA 982, New Derry, with the Rev. Salvatore R. Lamendola as celebrant. Everyone please go directly to the church.
Betty's family would like to extend a special thank you for their compassion and support duringthis difficult time to the nurses and aides of Excela Hospice, especially nurses Ashley, Ericka and Tammy, and aide Melissa.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Betty's name to the St. Martin Rosary Altar Society, 125 South Ligonier Street, Derry, PA 15627-1962.2
Citations
- Myers, Jen "Jen Myer's Family." E-mail message to Robert A. Roy, 28 May 1999.
- McCabe Funeral Home, "Althea "Betty" Myers" Derry, Pennsylvani, 4 March 2023.