Elizabeth L. “Betty” Bartkowski

ALBANY – Elizabeth L. “Betty” Bartkowski, 91, a resident of Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center, entered into eternal rest on July 25, 2014, with her family at her side.  Born on December 8, 1922 to parents Edward Dewey Brooks and Florence Elizabeth Williams in Bennington, Vermont, Betty resided there until she was 20, at which time she moved to Albany and worked at the Childs Hospital.  She was predeceased by her husband John C. Bartkowski.  Betty devoted her life to her children and grandchildren.  She was a member of Home Bureau and enjoyed her crocheting, knitting, plastic crafts and reading.

She is survived by her daughter Nancy (Joseph) Huba and son John W. (Mary) Bartkowski; her grandchildren, David (Michele) Bartkowski, Kevin Huba, Daniel (Michelle) Huba and Andrew Huba; her great grandchildren who gave her so much enjoyment Cameron, Julianna and Ryan Huba.

The family wishes to express their thanks to the Red Unit of the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center for the care and compassion shown to Betty and her family.

Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning at 11:00.  Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Tuesday beginning at 10:00am.  Interment will be in Memory Gardens in Colonie.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wildwood Programs, 2995 Curry Road Ext., Schenectady, NY 12303.  To leave a message of condolence for the family, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.

Click here to view Betty’s resting place in Memory Gardens, Colonie, NY (Zip Code Albany, NY 12205).