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Betty J. Donovan
Date Of Birth:Wednesday, October 24, 1928
Date Of Death:Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Service Date:Monday, January 23
Visitation at 9:30 AM
Service at 10:30 AM

Betty J. Donovan, age 83 of Walnut Bottom, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the home of her daughter, surrounded by family. She was born Wednesday, October 24, 1928 in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Irvin and Grace (Warren) Bowers.

Betty retired from the Greif Company of Shippensburg after 42 years of service. She was also a licensed beautician.  She was currently employed by Shippensburg Area School District   working in the middle school cafeteria. She was a member of  Trinity United Methodist Church in Walnut Bottom. 

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Merle W. Donovan who passed away in 1989. Betty  is survived by her daughter, Dixie L. Coons and husband Sonny of Walnut Bottom; three granddaughters: Robin Burnhisel of Newburg, Bridget Burnhisel and husband Scott of Newville, and Cristy Lentz and husband Michael, Jr. of Walnut Bottom; six great-grandchildren: Anna, Jacob, Emily, Sara, and Cole Burnhisel and Amber Lentz.  She was also preceded in death by her siblings Irvin Bowers, Jr., Lula Rice and Earl "Dean" Bowers.

Professional services are being handled by Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.  Funeral Services will be held  Monday, January 23, at 10:30 am at Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, 51 Asper Drive, Shippensburg with  Rev. Harold Bolyard officiating.  Interment will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens in Carlisle. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Celtic Hospice of Carlisle, 220 Wilson Street, Suite 100, Carlisle, PA 17013, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 118 W. Main Street, PO Box 217, Walnut Bottom, PA 17266  


  • From: Mrs R Younger
    Location:Phila Pa

    Donovan Family, I'm sorry to read about the loss of your loved one Betty. Death is like a thief that takes away our loved ones. Or, due to old age and sickness, we loose that precious quality of life that leads to death. The Bible always offers comfort for us in times like this. Please when you get a few minutes, read in your Bible, Psalm 37:11, 29 & Rev. 21:3, 4. I'm sure you will find comfort from these verses. May you memories of Betty bring peace to you.


  • From: Betty Evelhoch
    Location:Mountain View Road, Shippensburg

    Our prayers and sympathy go out to each of you. May you find peace and comfort in all the beautiful, cherished memories you have of all those years together and in knowing that many thoughts and prayers are with you. Trust in the Lord to guide you and console you as you mourn your loss. Know that your loved one will live on in your hearts for years ahead. "I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you." John 14:18