Betty Ann Grickis

Betty Ann Grickis, 97, formerly of Haven Fair Lawn, passed away Thursday, September 18th, at Providence Place Retirement Community, Pottsville.

Born in Palo Alto on October 12, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Albert & Alice (Mellinger) Clocker.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard "Dick" Grickis, and her second husband, William Lambert.

In addition to her parents and husbands, Betty is also preceded in death by her grandson, Adam Grickis, granddaughter, Jessica Ney, and siblings: Helen, Gerry, Nancy, Albert "Bud", & Ralph "Luke".

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, St. Clair.

Betty attended Pottsville Area High School.

She was a former Boy Scouts den mother, and was active in PTA. She belonged to the Schuylkill Haven & Pottsville Senior Citizens groups, and enjoyed many bus trips with the seniors over the years, as well as her special trips to NYC with her mom, Alice. Betty loved to roller skate with her husband Dick. They held memberships in roller skating clubs in Chester County. She also loved the beach, enjoying weekend trips to their cabin in Delaware every summer. Her weekly hair appointments to her hairdresser/dear friend Linda brought her joy for over fifty years. Family was important to Betty, and nothing brought a bigger smile to her face than a visit from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Through the years, she was an active member of her church, and loved cooking and baking for church events. Her church family was very dear to her, and she loved attending Reverend Schaeffer's Sunday service.

Betty was employed at Classtex Knitting Mills in Orwigsburg, worked in the cafeteria at Blue Mountain Elementary school, and later worked for many years as a secretary for Dick Grickis Mobile Homes.

Betty is survived by three children: Richard D. Grickis, Jr., husband of Sue, Auburn, Bonnie L. Staller, Lansdale, & Jayne A. Grickis, Downingtown, grandchildren: Stephanie Merz, Desiree Lesko, Kevin Grickis, Jill Grickis Henson, Sheena Navarro, & Tyler Rhine, great-grandchildren: Kiara Grickis, Lokyn Henson, Brianna Grickis, Gavin and Owen Merz, Emma & Rylee Grickis, as well as many nieces & nephews.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 3rd at First Presbyterian Church in St. Clair, with Rev. Robert Schaeffer officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of services. Interment will be privately held at the family’s convenience.

The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions in Betty’s name to First Presbyterian Church, 120 N. Mill St., St. Clair PA 17970.