Elizabeth M. “Betty” Shinebarger

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.