Obituary of Elizabeth M. Skuse

Elizabeth (Betty) M. Skuse, 91, of Robie Road, Savona passed peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Center. Betty was born November 7, 1920 in Avoca to Paul H. and Daisy (Albee) Daniels, Sr. She married Charles Skuse, December 24, 1941 in Horseheads. She worked at Cornell University in housekeeping for 23 years. Residing her married years in Freeville and the past eighteen near her family in Savona. She is survived by her brothers Paul H. (Ruth) Daniels, Jr. of Georgia; Paul Herbert (Lois) Daniels of Bath; sister, Alice D. Rice of Savona; daughter in law, Charlotte Skuse, and granddaughter Bonnie (Chris) Bowman all of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Charles Skuse, January 3, 1993; daughter Elizabeth Skuse, 1960; and son, David Skuse, August 23, 1992; sister Esther Rudy October 6, 1991; and brother-in-law William Rice January 19, 2008. The family extends much appreciation to the care givers at Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Center for the care extended to Betty during her stay there. Betty loved her family, enjoyed music, nature, and creative hobbies. She had a gracious heart and was a giver to those less fortunate. "Memories of the one we love, still cast their gentle glow. To grace our days and light our paths, wherever we may go." Unknown Family graveside services, Saturday, December 3, 11:00 am at Tyrone Cemetery. Arrangements with Fagan's Funeral Home.