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Elizabeth “Betty” Lang Cummings

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 06, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Lang Cummings, a lifelong resident of East McKeesport, passed away March 3, 2025, at the age of 100 1⁄2.

Born June 6, 1924, the daughter of Joseph and Carrie Lang. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, William (wife Ellen), Catherine and James and grandson Nathan Schafer.

She was the last surviving member of her and her husband’s immediate family.

Betty was the beloved wife of 55 years to James “Frank” Cummings who died June 11, 2002. Together they raised 5 daughters, JoAnn Martin of East McKeesport, Margaret “Peg” Schafer (Bill) of Acme, PA, M. Sadie Wallace (Bob) of Garland, TX, Joyce Krasinski (Mark) of Somerset, PA and Christine Kieffer (Ricky) of Baldwin, PA.

She was blessed with 13 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and her best friend Mary Englert.

Faith, Family and Friends were the cornerstone of Betty’s Life. She was deeply involved in her parish, St. Robert Bellarmine (now Mary Mother of God) She was one of the founding members of the Christian Mothers group and held many Leadership positions. She loved singing in the choir and making home visits as a Lady of Charity.

Betty volunteered at the school cafeteria for many years and finally became one of the official Lunch Ladies. She loved interacting daily with the students and was known to sneak extra homemade rolls and desserts to her favorites. She remained very active in her community by volunteering at Meals on Wheels later in life.

Arrangements

Friends and family will be received from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday at . . .

James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15305
412-823-4054

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St Angela Merici Church, 2701 Kelly St., White Oak, PA 15131, Mary Mother of God Parish. Interment will follow at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Benedictine Nuns, St. Emma Monastery, 1001 Harvey Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601.

Originally published March 06, 2025.

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