| Date of Birth | October 5, 1934 |
| Passed Away | July 20, 2008 |
| Place of Residence | North Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Time | To be announced |
| Service Location | Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. |
| Interment Location | Rural Cemetery, Hornell |
ELIZABETH M. “BETTY” SHINEBARGER
NORTH HORNELL-Elizabeth M. “Betty” Shinebarger, 73 of 426 Cleveland Ave., died early Sunday morning (July 20, 2008) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in Salamanca on Oct. 5, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Agnes Jureller Kightlinger. On April 16, 1952 she was married in Hornell to Lawrence R. Shinebarger, who survives.
A graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1951, Betty retired from Alfred State College in October 1990 after completing 30 years of employment in the Administrative Support Staff.
Following her career she became a volunteer with the American Red Cross and the St. James Mercy Hospital Auxiliary.
Betty was an incredible mother, friend and companion who greatly enjoyed her garden, playing the piano and her pug, “Miss Muffin.”
Her family includes her husband, Lawrence, with whom she has been together with for 58 years; her son, Douglas Shinebarger (Michelle Rohan) of El Cajon, Ca.; her daughter, Debra (Gerald) Kusse of Rush; her four grandchildren, Kara and Derek Shinebarger of El Cajon, Ca. and Clayton and Kathryn Kusse of Rush; also her great-granddaughter, Faith Goan of El Cajon, Ca.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Clarence Kightlinger.
To honor her wishes there will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held in her memory at a later date. Interment will be in Rural Cemetery, Hornell.
Those wishing may contribute in her memory to the Hornell Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell.
To the Family and friends of Elizabeth M. “Betty” Shinebarger. Our deepest sympathies.
Dave, Lisa, Matt and Raymond Sluberski
Dear Larry,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Betty. She was a beautiful person and a good friend. I know only too well how much you will miss her.
Carol
Larry;
I was saddened to learn of Betty’s passing and send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Uncle Larry, Doug and Debbie,
We are all saddened by the loss of Aunt Betty. She was an incredible person, and the most wonderful Aunt a person could ask for. She will be terribly missed by all of us.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Love,
Shirley, Barry, Brandy, Hillary, Jim and Lexi
Doug,
My brother, Dave June, and I were sad to read about your mother’s passing. Dave is home, in Hornell, for a few weeks helping close our family home, after our mother passed away in March.
Dave sends his best wishes.
Patty
I have warm memories of Betty from our early days (1980) in Alfred and, of course, staying at their house. We’re saddened to learn of her death and your great loss Larry.
Doug and Debbie, my sympathies on the loss of your mom and Larry, to your wife. My memories of Betty were for the kindness that she had shown to me as being a friend of Doug’s and the times that she would make Doug and I a ham sandwich after having spent an afternoon playing football or baseball on the field at Bryant School, still special, even 40 years later. Although it’s been years since I had seen her I can still remember her smile and the sound of her pleasant voice. You three, as well as the grandkids, and those of us who knew her have been blessed.
Doug and Debbie, my sympathies on the loss of your mom and Larry, to your wife. My memories of Betty were for the kindness that she had shown to me as being a friend of Doug’s and the times that she would make Doug and I a ham sandwich after having spent an afternoon playing football or baseball on the field at Bryant School, still special, even 40 years later. Although it’s been years since I had seen her I can still remember her smile and the sound of her pleasant voice. You three including the grandchildren and those of us who knew her have been blessed.
Larry,Doug and Debbie, I have very fond memories of your mom and family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Even though we did not live close.I feel truly blessed to have you as my grandmother.I will allways remember you playing me the piano to sleep,your beautifull flower gardens,your love for animals and Pugs,especially your cooking. It was the best i ever tasted.I am so gladd you were able to meet your great grandaughter Faith.I know you are up their walking around pain free completely at peace,but my heart aches in pain wishing I could see you and hug you one last time.I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU so much grandma! Love your grandaughter, Kara Shinebarger Goan
My husband, Gary, and I have known Betty (and her husband, Larry) since the 1960’s, when Gary and Larry began teaching together at Alfred Almond. Betty was a dear friend who always made you feel welcomed and comfortable.She had a funny,musical, laugh when she saw me or heard my voice, saying, “Well, Mary Jane”..she was a good friend whom I’ll miss. I wish we’d spent a lot more time with her and Larry when I finally recently retired. She was a sweet woman with a winning smile, a loving personally who was greatly loved by her family and many friends. She will be sadly missed by all.
We wish you serenity and strength as you morn the passing of your life-long partner, friend, and love of your life.
With our deepest sympathy Larry,
Steve & Marie Babcock
Growing up, I spent much of my time at Mrs. Shinny’s home as Deb and I have been friends since first grade. I was at her house daily, and she treated me like one of the family. Mrs. Shinny took the time to make me feel special and to nurture my spirit. I will always be grateful to her for that. Her gifts of wisdom and sensitivity truly touched my life.
I took away many a life lesson from the time I spent with Mrs. Shinny. I fondly remember her helping Deb and me make our first batch of Toll House chocolate chip cookies. Of course I won’t forget the countless sleep-overs and dinners, as well as the thousands of PB&J’s I ate at her home. Whether it was a cookie lesson or a life lesson, I always felt her loving way.
My head is flooded with the many happy times I spent at her house. I will cherish each memory. What I will miss most of all is her warm welcoming smile, her little laugh and the way she always called me Janey. She was the only person besides my mother to do so. Mrs. Shinny will always remain in my heart and will not be forgotten.