Elizabeth J. Beatty

Elizabeth J. (Alexander) Beatty, 89, of Greensburg, formerly of Dunbar, died Friday, October 04, 2024, in Forbes Regional Health Center. She was born June 16, 1935, in Dunbar a daughter of the late Paul and Eleanor McGarrity Alexander. Elizabeth was born, raised and lived most of her life in Dunbar and had been a lifetime member of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was dedicated to her family and enjoyed cooking for family gatherings and cookouts. Elizabeth had a strong will and persevered during difficult times. She made sure her husband, Joe, a disabled Korean War Veteran was well taken care of after suffering a stroke at a young age and another later in his life. Elizabeth and Joe had their first date square dancing, a beloved pastime they enjoyed throughout their lives. She learned how to drive at the age of sixty-eight after the death of her husband. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Beatty in 2003 and three sisters, Jeanie Watson, Eleanor Pyne and Patricia Alexander. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Boyer (Chuck) of Greensburg; her son, David Beatty (Cheryl) of Queen Creek, AZ; two grandsons, that she absolutely cherished and adored, Devin Boyer (Luke) of Washington, DC and Andrew Boyer of Pittsburgh; brother, Paul Alexander of Greencastle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Elizabeth, Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc. 409 W. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 837-0020. Prayers of transfer will be said in the funeral home Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in the Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Connellsville. The family would like to thank the emergency responders and the health care providers that took care of Elizabeth with kindness and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities of Greensburg, 711 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601. Elizabeth’s family has entrusted her care to the Pantalone Funeral Home Inc., Greensburg. For online condolences / directions, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.