Betty J. Davies 1946-2024

She was born Sept. 7, 1946, in Rochester, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Ofcharka Markulin, and grew up in Monaca, Pa. She graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1964 and studied at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh.

She married her childhood sweetheart, Charles, on Aug. 24, 1968, and worked as a secretary to the chief naval architect at American Bridge for seven years until the birth of their first child, Michael, in 1972. In 1977, her second son, Matthew, was born. She chose to be a stay-at-home mom until her sons were older, returning to work within the Poland schools in 1988.

Betty was deeply involved in her children’s lives and their community. She served as PTA President at Dobbins Elementary and was an active participant in Cub Scouts as a den mother. Additionally, she supported her children’s sports activities as a team mom for Poland Little League Baseball. Her dedication extended to her faith community, where she was actively involved at Zion Lutheran Church of New Middletown until her health began to decline.

In her personal life, Mrs. Davies enjoyed gardening, traveling and home decorating. She especially loved celebrating the holidays, delighting her family with baked goods such as nut rolls and apricot cookies. Summers at the beach brought her great joy, combining her love for the season with her passion for family and relaxation.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sons, Michael E. (Sheri) Davies of Fort Worth, Texas, and Matthew E. (Molly) Davies of Beaver, Pa.; her grandchildren, Zachary M. Davies of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Julia M. Patrisian of Beaver, Pa.; brother, Richard (Teresa) Markulin of Canfield; sister, Susan Kalcevic of Yulee, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles E. Davies Jr., who passed away May 19, 2011.

Friends will be received 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland, followed immediately by a funeral service at 1 p.m., celebrated by Pastor Larry Klinker. She will be laid to rest with her husband in Poland Riverside Cemetery.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, P.O. Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306, in her memory.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send the family condolences.

(special notice)