Rhoda (Betty) Elizabeth (Eves) Girton
July 13, 1915 ~ June 17, 2015 (age 99) 99 Years OldShare using:
Rhoda (Betty) Elizabeth Girton 99, of Mifflinville passed away Wednesday June 17, 2015 at Berwick Retirement Village II. She was born July 13, 1915 in Washingtonville, PA, the daughter of the late Harry and Laura (Deihl) Eves.
Betty graduated from Scott Township High School in Espy, PA in 1932. She attended Bethany United Methodist Church in Berwick, and was the oldest member of the church. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and reading and spending time with her family.
She is survived by 3 sons: Jeffrey Girton of Mifflinville, J. Jan Girton and wife Joyce of Mifflinville, and N. Douglas Girton of Audubon, PA. Also, two grandchildren Jon Girton and Joelle Leh, five great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Norman C. Girton who passed away in 1992, and two sisters Erma Uebel and Claire Eves.
Services will be Monday June 22, 2015 at 11:00 am at the James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home, 1024 Market St., Berwick with Pastor Susan Knorr officiating. Burial will follow at Mifflinville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am till time of service.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be sent to Bethany United Methodist Church, 116 Summerhill Avenue, Berwick, PA 18603.
Family and friends may send online condolences to jameslhinckleyjrfuneralhome.com. James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home, 1024 Market St., Berwick is handling arrangements.
Charitable donations may be made to:
Bethany United Methodist Church
116 Summerhill Avenue, Berwick PA 18603