Obituaries

Elizabeth J. "Bette" McKee

Elizabeth J. “Bette” McKee, 90, of Wintersville, Ohio died Saturday, March 14, 2009 in East Pasco Hospice Care Center, Dade City, FL.  She was born April 26, 1918 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Vernon and Ethel Risdon Miller.  Bette was a member of Buena Vista Methodist Church; an active member of Mingo Senior Citizens and the Red Hat Society of Zephyrhills, FL.  She was a former pediatric nurses aide at the old Ohio Valley Hospital.  Preceding Bette in death were her husband David G. McKee on March 20, 2002; son Richard McKee and sister Dorothy Carey.  Surviving are her son David (Carol) McKee of Steubenville, OH; daughter Cynthia Williams of Loveland, OH; daughter-in-law Benja McKee of Uhrichsville, OH; six grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.  Friends may call at Shorac Funeral Home (the former McClave Funeral Home), 611 North 4th Street, Steubenville Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Noon with Rev. Bob Welch officiating. Burial at Ft. Steuben.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to East Pasco Hospice Care Center, 37439 Clinton Ave., Dade City, FL 33525.   

Date of Death: March 14, 2009