Elizabeth Basgil

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Basgil, 87, of New Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, October 22nd.

Born in Pottsville on December 17, 1938, she was a daughter of the late George & Beatrice (Spotts) Lickman.

She was the widow of Vincent G. Basgil.

In addition to her parents and husband, Betty is also preceded in death by her son, Joseph Basgil, granddaughter, Amanda Malanowicz, and siblings: Leona, & Vincent Lickman.

She attended Pottsville High School.

A devoted wife and mother, Betty worked tirelessly as a homemaker most of her life, in addition to working as a CNA for York Terrace, Pottsville.

Betty was a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, New Philadelphia, where she belonged to the Holy Rosary Society.

Betty was an avid Bingo player.

She is also survived by her children: Theresa Basgil Eames (Larry), Cape May, NJ, Peter Basgil (Lori), Sneedville, TN, Kathleen Basgil Navitsky (Daniel), New Philadelphia, John Basgil (Donna), Auburndale, FL, Christine Basgil Malanowicz (companion, Randy Olgan), Kansas City, Missouri, & Judy Shartzer (Lee), Tamaqua, her daughter-in-law, Betty Basgil, Brockton, grandchildren: Joshua Eames, Rachel Eames Marroquin, Jade, Amber, Bree, Colton, & Alexis Basgil, Katelyn Navitsky Wegfhart, & Zachary, & Luke Navitsky, eight great-grandchildren, & her beloved goddaughter, Elaine Warren Basgil, and numerous nieces & nephews.

A Viewing will be held Thursday at Haus Bartashus Funeral Home, New Philadelphia from 5-7 PM.

An additional Viewing will be held from 9-10 AM on Friday at Haus Bartashus Funeral Home, New Philadelphia.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 30th at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, New Philadelphia.

Interment will follow Mass at Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Philadelphia.

Remembrances in the form of contributions in Betty’s name may be made to Ruth Steinert SPCA, PO Box 332, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

Extend online condolences by visiting www.gsesfuneralhomes.com.

Haus Bartashus Funeral Home & Crematory, New Philadelphia, has been entrusted with arrangements.