Betty J. Donnelly
LEETONIA–Betty J. Donnelly, 89, of Leetonia died on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.
She was born on Jan. 17, 1928 in Columbiana, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian Bish Zimmer.
Betty was a homemaker and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Leetonia.
She was an animal lover who enjoyed crocheting and loved working around her home. Betty also enjoyed making dinners for her family and spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her husband, John R. Donnelly, whom she married on Nov. 14, 1947, preceded her in death on April 13, 1984.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Schneider of Alliance and Sandra Casacchia of Columbiana. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by a son, Daniel R. Donnelly; daughter, Patty Donnelly; five sisters, Lucille Knight, Ruth Blouir, Pauline Veon and Helen Zimmer; and by four brothers, Richard, Henry, Robert and Raymond Zimmer.
Her family is extremely grateful for the care given to her by her niece, Luann Donnelly, and the special people at Essex who have loved and cared for Betty this past year.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home in Leetonia. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Robert Edwards officiating. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Leetonia.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 167 Main St, Leetonia, OH 44431; or Leetonia Schools, 450 Walnut St., Leetonia, OH 44431.
Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.
3/29/17
(Paid obituary)