Betty J. (Stitt) Diven

Betty J. Diven

Charming & Independent

Betty J. Diven, 80, of Mechanicsburg, died Friday June 10, 2011, at Holy Spirit Hospital. She was born on June 21, 1930 in Lewistown, the oldest of nine children born to the late Thomas W. and Marie (Henry) Stitt. She was the widow of Donald G. Diven, who was the love of her life.

Betty graduated from Lewistown High School. She retired from Bell Telephone in 1993, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was a member of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing that interest with her friends and grandchildren. She also enjoyed knitting, making sweaters for her children, and golf club covers for her husband. She was a collector of miniature houses, Longenberger baskets, and she loved angels. She and her husband enjoyed going to Myrtle Beach every winter. She also loved going to Hershey Park with her family. She would often go to the Peppermill and Hoss’s, two of her favorite restaurants, to eat with her friends. She was a determined, charming, independent lady, who spoke her mind. She loved her children, grandchildren and dear friends. She and her husband raised three children who feel blessed to have the upbringing they provided.

Betty is survived by her three children: Russell T. Diven and his wife Bonnie of Harrisburg; Scott A. Diven Sr. and his wife Robyn of Conway, SC; Debra D. Bowman and her husband William of Mechanicsburg; three granddaughters: Alicia Diven, Brandy Bowman, Amber Bowman; one grandson: Scott Diven Jr; two brothers: Jim Stitt, Dick Stitt; four sisters: Janet Heller, Vonda Stitt, Judy Peace, Carol Quay; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Donald G. Diven who died Nov. 28, 1998; a brother: Bob Stitt; and one sister: Pat Ritter.

All are welcome to join Betty’s family at a Gathering of Family & Friends on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 from 10:00 until time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 at Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory , 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055, (717)766-3421, www.Myers-Buhrig.com . Interment will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle.

The family suggests memorial contributions to: The Arthritis Foundation, 204 Butler Ave., Suite 102, Lancaster, PA, 17601 or the Diabetes Foundation, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA, 17110.

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