Elizabeth V. Fartro
Elizabeth V. “Betty” Fartro, 94, of Canonsburg, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late Carmine and Pauline Novak Fartro.
Betty had been a member of St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church in Mt. Lebanon and served as a lector and eucharistic minister. A graduate of Canonsburg High School, she attained an associate degree from the College of Ypsilanti Michigan and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Los Angeles. She was a flight attendant for Capitol Airliners for a short period, flying out of Pittsburgh. Betty fulfilled her lifelong dream of travel and adventure by working for the State Department. While assigned she traveled to many faraway places such as Japan, Yemen, Rome, France and Hawaii. She received a plaque from the Department of State, upon her retirement, in recognition of 31 years of service and dedication to the Government of the United States. Betty was a proud American, avid reader and politically active. She was very caring and generous to various charities, especially the Little Sisters of the Poor and Smile Train. Betty enjoyed playing cards, attending and hosting weekly Bridge parties at her residence in Mt. Lebanon. She was an avid snow skier and traveled the United States and abroad seeking out new and challenging ski slopes.
Left behind to cherish her memory is her brother, Tom Fartro of Washington; and her sister, Lucy Cannon of Westmoreland; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, are five brothers, Benjamin, Rocco, Tony, Joe and John Fartro; sisters, Nancy and Teresa Fartro, Rose Churray, Pauline Churchel, Mary Kolarosky and Ann Niemiec.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to TownView for all their loving care bestowed to Betty.
Friends and family are welcome from 10 until the time of a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m, Tuesday, February 16, in the St. Patrick worship site of St. Oscar Romera Parish, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks must be worn and social distancing will be observed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120.
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