Elizabeth Ernst Ell

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ernst Ell, 90, formerly of Wilkes-Barre died Thursday at Star Hill Rest Home in Monroe Township. She was a devoted and much loved mother and grandmother.

Born March 10, 1921 in Wilkes-Barre she was a daughter of the late Dr. William G. and Isabel Wideman Ernst.

Betty attended Wilkes-Barre Business College and worked as a secretary for the federal government prior to marriage.

Betty enjoyed doll collecting and attending flea markets in her later years. She made many friends in those circles, as well as those of her church and various senior centers.

Betty was a member of the Parish of Saint Nicholas. Her faith and devotion to God was steadfast.

An infant daughter, Bernadette, sisters, Adele and Isabel and a brother, William Ernst preceded her in death.

She will be missed by her daughter: Paula and her husband Rick Klass of Monroe Township; grandchildren, Jackie and Erick Klass; great-granddaughter, Lillie May Verrill; and nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held Tuesday at 11:30 AM from McLaughlin’s, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre with Funeral Mass at 12 PM in the Church of Saint Nicholas. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Hanover Township.

Visitation will be held at McLaughlin's on Monday from 4 to 7 PM

Betty's family thanks the staff of Star Hill Rest Home for the compassion, dignity and respect they offered over the past four and one-half years, and the caregivers of Erwine's Home Health and Hospice for the excellent care and compassion Betty was given in her final moments.

Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Betty’s family at www.celebrateherlife.com