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    1. [PACAMBRI] Elizabeth M. "Betty" (McHugh) Hemskey's obituary 2011Nov6
    2. Kelly Kendig
    3. if anyone wants a scanned copy, just email me. Kelly The Patriot News, Sunday, 06 Nov. 2011, p.A15 col. 1 Elizabeth M. "Betty" McHugh Hemskey, 88, Camp Hill, Pa., formerly of Frugality, Pa. passed away October 29, 2011 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. Born July 28, 1923 in Frugality, Cambria County, Pa. daughter of the late Edward and Mabel (Rickard) McHugh. Preceded in death by husband, Jay E. Hemskey on November 17, 2000, and whom she married July 9, 1946 in Bethlehem,Pa., brothers: Jack McHugh and James McHugh. Survived by children, Eva Lynn and John Jay. Her immediate family includes George W. Mills ll, Steven E. Mills MD, Meredith A. Mills Esq. and Charles M. Martynuska. Survived by these brothers and sisters, Patrick McHugh (Mary), Shirley McHugh Furlage, William McHugh (Carol) and Mary McHugh Minnier. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Betty attended Reade Twp. Schools, and graduated from Patton High School, Patton, Pa., and the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing, Williamsport, Pa. She retired from nursing in 1983. Among her list of achievements in the nursing field, she was devoted to her career in all areas, but specialized as a suture and scrub nurse. Nursing was not only a vocation, but the purpose and love of her life. Betty and Jay were avid golfers. She competed in tournaments throughout the State and was the first female champion at Belles Springs, Clinton County. She also assisted in creating Ladies Golf Associations at Belles Springs, Blue Ridge Country Club, Harrisburg and Range End Golf Club, Dillsburg, Pa. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Rev. Joseph Fleming, Celebrant. Committal, Beaver Valley Cemetery, Flinton. Friends will be received from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville. The family wishes to extend sincere appreciation to the staff of Sonshine Country Manor and Epworth Manor for excellent care. Memorial contributions may be made to: Nurses Alumni Association Fund, 777 Rural Ave., Williamsport, Pa. 17701. www.pennlive.com/obits

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