Elizabeth "Betsy" Sweet
Elizabeth "Betsy" Sweet, 71, of 565 Bolivar Drive, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Born February 17, 1950 in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Kathleen (Brodfuehrer) Greene.
She was a 1969 graduate of Smethport High School.
On November 21, 1970 she married the love of her life Joseph J. Sweet. They were married 41 years.
Betsy devoted her life to raising her children where she instilled strong family values. She later went to work in retail at K-Mart and Dollar General where she enjoyed meeting new people. She had volunteered for the Red Cross and the McKean County Care for Children and was involved in the Bradford Youth Bowling League.
Betsy loved nature, bird watching and traveling with her husband. Her most treasured memories were when she was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered for her huge heart, love of her country, and compassion for others.
Surviving are three daughters, Dawn (Chad) Babcock of Rew, Jaime Sweet-Taylor of Bradford and Angela (Sweet) Haynes of Bradford; one sister, Rose Jackson of Clarendon; three brothers, Raymond Greene of Bradford, Larry Greene of Albion and David Greene of FL, a sister-in-law Penny (Clarence) Hough of Bradford; five grandchildren, Kyle Sweet (Katrina Gardner) of Duke Center, Corinne (Daniel) Peters of Olean, NY, Devin Sweet, Samuel Taylor and Sierra Haynes all of Bradford; two great grandchildren, Ella Mae Sweet and Evan Gardner, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joe, two sisters Karen and Theresa, and two brothers John and Thomas.
Friends will be received on Thursday January 20, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue where at 6:00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. Max Simms, pastor Hilltop Baptist Church. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
so sorry to hear about your mom dawn. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
— sandy calderwood
So many fond memories of cousin Betsy. She was such a sweet sole. Will always be in my memories and my heart.
— Patricia Brodfuehrer
So sorry to hear od Betsy''s passing. Condolences to her beloved family
— Chris and Maria Wolcott
Sincere sympathy to Betsey''s
a family. Met Betsey in 7th grade,friends ever since. Her and Joe were a wonderful couple. She will be greatly missed.
— Dot Korb Bennett
Betsy was never Betsy to me or many others of Dawn’s friends…. she was just MOM and for all of the best reasons and is how she will be remembered. Unexpected huge loss that is tearing at our heartstrings yet with a ray of golden light knowing that her and her Joe are together once again for ages & ages Amen! I’m sure going to miss those big smiles and hugs though! ?? Deep heartfelt condolences & prayers to the family in hopes of peace in this time of loss.
— Lance J. Levish
Betsy was a wonderful person full of love for her family. She will be greatly missed. My heart is broken. Sending my love to everyone. She will truly be missed.
— Gail (Brodfuehrer) Orbank
I''ll always cherish the fun times we shared each summer, Betsy was always happy and smiling and full of life.
— Bob Brodfuehrer
I am heartbroken to hear of Betsy''s passing. She was perhaps the purest and sweetest of soul I have ever known. Always willing to give others the benefit of the doubt. Over the years we lost physical contact, but have managed to keep in touch online. I was proud to call her my Family and the world has certainly lost a very special person.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her beautiful daughters and to my cousins as they deal with this loss.
— Kathryn Broduehrer Perrone
Condolences to Betsy''s Family. She (& Joe) were great folks, friends. Reunited now. RIP.
— Carl Milks
Both Jennifer and I have all of you in our thoughts and prayers ??. Rest easy as you are with Joe. Have made many of memories with you both.
— Kerry Roslinski
Aunt Betsy you were the best aunt ever I loved spending summers with you and Dawn and Jaime and Angela and I will miss and love you. Dawn and Jaime and Angela so sorry for your loss she was such a wonderful and sweet person.
— Anita Lawrinowicz
Aunt Betsy you were the best aunt ever I loved spending summers with you and Dawn and Jaime and Angela when were kids I will always love and miss you. Dawn and Jaime and Angela so sorry for your loss and if you need anything let me know.
— Anita (Schneider) Lawrinowicz
Girls, We are devastated to hear of your Mom’s passing. You are in our prayers, God Bless.
— Debbie and John Place
We send our heart felt sympathy to Betsy''s family, a true Angel has gained her wings.
— David & Millie Allen
We send our heart felt sympathy to Betsy''s family, a true Angel has gained her wings.
— David & Millie Allen
Dawn, Jaime, Angela and families, I just found out about your mom''s passing! I am so very sorry for your loss! Your mom was the kindest soul. I just loved her. We had a lot of good times. I will miss her dearly. May God comfort you and give you the strength to get thru this difficult time. RIP Betsy my friend. You have been reunited with the Love of your life.
— CHERYL COVERT
What a beautiful obituary that truly sums up Betsy’s life and loves. She was a great lady. I am sorry for your loss Dawn, Jamie & Angela & am thinking of you all. Xo
— Lynn Diana (Domanowski)
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all.
— Todd Alexander
My beloved sister-in-law. I will miss your sweet nature & your compassion for others. Especially the patience & love you gave to a 10 yr old girl who I''m sure was a big pain to You & my brother when ya first got married. You will sadly be missed by so many. R.I.P give my love to my brother for I know you are together watching over your girls.
— Hough Penny
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all.
— Todd Alexander
So sorry for your loss … she was a sweet gentle soul ! Dawne need anything please call !!! ????????????????????
— Vicki and Bill Uhl
Betsy was a sweetheart sending prayers and strength for her family so sorry for your loss ????
— Peggy Barber
Sending our heartfelt condolences to all. Holding you in our prayers.
— Robb & Angela Shipman
Betsy was one of the most kindest and sweetest people I knew I will miss her so much her and Joe and Jaime and Angie would come and stay with me and Tom on their vacation lots of good memories love you betsy
— Gloria Greene
I have so many happy childhood memories of times I spent with Betsy. Not long ago we laughed and remembered them together on the phone. She was always filled with so much love. My heart is truly broken.
Reed and I send our love to everyone.
— Trudy Ackerman
My heart felt condolences to you and the family. Your mom was one of a kind and the best friend a person could have. R.I P My beloved Betsy.
— Christine Greene
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved this lady, she was a wonderful friend and I will miss her greatly
— Mary Haynes