Obituary of Elizabeth K. Kolobitz

Mrs. Elizabeth K. “Betty” Kolobitz, 89, formerly of 417 W. Hemlock St. Titusville, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the Titusville Area Hospital. Mrs. Kolobitz was born on Sept. 22, 1922 at Springboro, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Scheuerman Koch. She was married to John R. Kolobitz on Sept. 6, 1947 at St. Walburga Church. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1987. Betty had been employed at Horn Textile for 42 years. She was a member of St. Walburga Church; a former member of the PNA Club; and enjoyed her pet dogs, traveling, working crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. She is survived by a son, Mark Kolobitz and his wife Mary of Titusville; a granddaughter, Misty Wagner and husband Robert of Titusville; a great granddaughter, Cara Wagner; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Kimberly Kolobitz and two brothers, Joseph and William Koch. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home today (Thursday) from 7 to 9 PM and attend the funeral service there on Friday at 10:30 AM with Fr. Walter E. Packard, pastor of the Titusville catholic community, officiating. Interment will be in St. Catharines Cemetery. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Walburga Church. FLOWERS