Obituaries
Elizabeth Ann Williams, 84
November 23, 2020
Elizabeth Ann Williams, known as Betty Ann, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was born on July 8, 1936 in Minersville, PA, to the late John Harvilla Jr. and Elizabeth Brennan Harvilla.
Upon graduating Minersville High School, she was Secretary to the Principal there, while also working for Harvilla and Son’s Beverage Distributor in Minersville, PA. In 1960, after marrying her high school sweetheart, Richard Hayes Williams Sr., known as Dick, the two moved to West Chester, PA where Betty Ann worked at Wyeth Pharmaceutical Laboratories before starting a family.
After having her first three children, she and her family moved to Lancaster, PA, where Dick worked for a local pharmacy and eventually purchased the business, soon to be known as Williams Apothecary. Thereafter, Betty Ann had her fourth child, while continuing to work for Williams Apothecary, as an accounts receivable specialist, for the next 47 years. Betty Ann was also an active 53-year member of St. Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary, a long time Eucharistic Minister, and Treasurer for Lancaster Pharmacist Association Ladies Auxiliary.
Betty Ann loved her family – it was her everything. Gatherings, dinners, vacations, cards, grandkids’ sporting events, and treating her grandkids to an ice cream, were among her favorite things. She had a unique ability to make everyone feel at home; sharing the warmest love with those around her.
Betty Ann is survived by her husband, Richard Hayes Williams Sr. of Lancaster and her four children: son, Richard & Kathleen Williams Jr. of Cary, North Carolina, daughter, Elizabeth Williams-Snyder & Darin Snyder of Lancaster, daughter, Louise Williams-Miller & Jeff Miller of Lancaster, and son, Paul & Lisa Williams of Elizabethtown.
She was blessed with many grandchildren: Lindsay Elizabeth Williams-Levesque, Trey R. Williams, Olivia A. Williams, Isabel L. Miller, Reece J. Snyder, Luke J. Miller, Alex P. Williams, Quinn H. Snyder, and a great-granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Levesque. All are incredibly lucky to have had a grandmother like her, but the years together will never be enough.
She is also survived by four siblings: sister Mary Lou Harvilla-Skelly, wife of Ed Skelly of Amelia, OH and brothers, John Harvilla, husband of Diane Harvilla of Minersville, PA, Paul (Bud) Harvilla and Teresa Harvilla of Minersville, PA, and Lee Harvilla, husband of Mary Ann Harvilla of Mountain Top, PA.
Betty Ann was a maternal force that will be terribly missed. She gave so much and asked so little. May we appreciate one another a bit more during her favorite season.
A funeral mass will be held at a future date.
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Condolences to the Family
February 28, 2021
Dick,
I returned to St Anthony’s today after being away for about a year and a half. I was saddened to learn that Betty passed away. I always enjoyed meeting Betty because she made you feel like she was interested in and happy to meet you. She always wanted to learn about the welfare of my family. Betty was a kind, caring person. I am grateful that Betty and your family have been a part of my life. Sorry for your loss. Denny Davish
December 09, 2020
Dick and family: My condolences to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Dottie Cooper
December 06, 2020
Dick our prayers are with you and our thoughts wish to thank you and Betty for all you’ve done for all the people in this world she will be very happy in heaven I’m sorry for your loss God bless you and your family
Tony and Thelma Allen
December 01, 2020
Dick,
I am so sorry for you and your family. May God bless you and be with you and your family. You are incredibly fortunate folks to have had Betty in your lives.
My best, Greg
December 01, 2020
Dick, You have been a respected mentor and friend for a very long time. Debi and My lives have very much mirrored the lives of you and Betty; building a pharmacy together, and them trying to keep us straight. They had to be wonderful, patient women to get us throuigh all of life’s challenges. Our hearts go ou to you. Very sincerely, Jeff and Debi Stauffer
December 01, 2020
With great sadness I read of “Mom’s” passing. She was a kind and caring soul. I have many great memories of her and will never forget her grace and poise. She was a remarkable woman and will be in my heart forever.
J.R. Johnson
December 01, 2020
Dear Dick And Williams Family,
So sorry to see the passing of Betty, please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Love to All,
Helen Martin & Carole
November 30, 2020
Dear Dick and the entire Williams Family,
Betty Ann Williams will be in our hearts forever. Her love, kindness and generosity will never be forgotten. All our memories and Easters together will be there forever. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love You All,
Diane, Michael, Victoria and Kristen
November 30, 2020
Dick, Louise, Beth, Paul and Richard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult days. Betty was always so kind to my dad when she visited him at Evergreen Estates as one of the Eucharistic Ministers. He would always tell me how she took time to see how he was doing. I really appreciated her kindness.
Pat and John Carpenter
November 29, 2020
To the Williams family, there are few words that can take away the pain related to the loss of a special person. Yet, please know Mrs. Williams will always be remembered for her consistent kindness and smile. From May Day at St. Anthony’s all those years ago to LCHS graduation in 2019, she was always there-smiling and supporting her family and others. I hope the beam of light she would shine out to others bathes you in your grief, soothes you and eases your sorrow a bit. Thinking of you, Suzanne Besecker
November 29, 2020
Dick and the entire Williams Family,
Betty Ann will surely be missed by family and friends. I have fond memories of you and Betty Ann being the cooler older kids while the Harvilla boys and myself were getting into mischief. Seems like yesterday! My wife really enjoyed spending some time with you both and getting the skinny on Lee and myself. Our heartfelt condolences.
Jim & Leslie Ingalzo
November 29, 2020
Dear Dick, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Betty will be missed by all of us at St. Anthony’s Parish.
Sincerely,
Maryellen Herren
November 29, 2020
Dick, Richard, Beth, Louise, and Paul,
My heart is heavy this morning. Betty Ann was a beautiful, kind person. Every time she and my Mother were together the years seem to fade away and their forever friendship shined through. My memories of Betty Ann are how happy our Moms were when they were together.
Nancy MacCready Reppy
November 28, 2020
Dear Dick and the entire Williams Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Betty Ann’s passing. She had the most beautiful and giving heart. Her sincere interest in the well-being of others was an inspiration to me as well as all who knew her, I am sure. She was always so thoughtful and generous, a true friend. Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers. Kathy Ference
November 28, 2020
God bless Betty Ann. She was a warm, loving woman, always interested in the well-being of family and friends. She will be missed.
Michael Lavelle
November 28, 2020
Condolences and prayers! Mrs. Williams was a sweet lady and part of our church/Lincoln/Burrowes/LCHS family growing up. May your memories be a comfort in her passing.
Lisa Haney Lydon
