Betty Margaret Lazzari; 89; formerly of Belle Vernon; went to be with the Lord on Wednesday; Feb. 26; 2014; at the Hallsworth House; Monessen. Born in Belle Vernon on Sept. 12; 1924; the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Thieser Bell; she was a lifelong resident of Belle Vernon. Though her passing brought much sadness; comfort is found in the fact that; having traveled the world with her husband of 66 years; Betty has gone to her eternal home and is now comfortably resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior. Retiring in 1981 as a teacher with the California School District; Betty devoted countless hours volunteering with the MVH Ladies Auxiliary; the Belle Vernon Public Library and the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon. Often called Smiley by the wonderful caregivers and hospice workers at Hallsworth House; Betty will be fondly remembered by her family and friends for her amazing love; selfless giving; and the many beautiful memories she has left behind. Betty is survived by her loving husband; Lloyd; daughter; Cindy of Prescott; Ariz.; a son; Robert; and his wife; Marcy; of Burlington; N.C.; and two grandchildren; Kristina and Robbie; both of Wilmington; N.C. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; 724-929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; http://www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday in the funeral home; with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers; memorial donations may be made to ViaQuest Hospice; 610 Park Ave.; Monongahela; PA 15063.

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