Elizabeth M. “Betty” Watson, 74, of Uhrichsville, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.
A daughter of the late Wilmer and Wilma (Merryman) Bartholomew, Betty was born December 26, 1940 at Dennison, Ohio.
Betty graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1958 and was formerly employed at Rod’s Donut Shop in Uhrichsville and at Buehler’s at New Philadelphia as a cook. Betty attended Park Christian Church and Grace United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, bingo and completing crossword puzzles in the daily newspaper. She was an avid reader and enjoyed visiting with friends and family.
She is survived by her sisters, Alice Bowe of Uhrichsville and Joyce (Fred) Reichman of New Philadelphia; half-brother, Richard (Kathy) Schupp of Uhrichsville and several nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Lewis Schupp; her husband, Larry R. Watson and step-sister, Bernadine Beans and a step-brother, George Schupp.
In keeping with Betty’s wishes there will be no calling hours and cremation will take place through the care of the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11 a.m. in Union Cemetery at Uhrichsville with Rev. Larry Malterer officiating.
Contributions may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to Community Hospice of Tuscarawas, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or to Grace United Methodist Church, 524 West Third Street, Uhrichsville, OH 44683.
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