Elizabeth “Betty,” 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.
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Mom- You were the BEST of all of us.
Dear Joyce, Mark and family thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember the beautiful life Betty lived. May the Love of our Lord’s grace bring you peace and solace in the memories you share.🩷
Dear Cummings Family, I cherish the memories of the time I spent as a child in your home. Your mother always welcomed us and fed anyone who happened to be there at meal times.
My mother looked forward to the card games that the neighborhood JUGs (“Just Us Girls”) shared when they were able to get away from their families for a few hours, a much needed respite from the constant responsibilities of raising big families.
I met JoAnn in first grade and still remember the darling straw hat with bow and streamers she wore that first day. Being the oldest children of our respective families, we has a special bond we still share today, 70 years later.
After all this time, I still can’t bring myself to call her “Betty”. She’ll always be “Mrs Cummings to me.
Love to all of you,
Rosemary
My sincere condolences. May you all find tremendous peace during this time. Though I never had the chance to meet Betty, I have no doubt she would have become one of my favorite people; sending you love and strength.
Our prayers are with the family during this tender time of loss. She was a truly wonderful woman and blessed the lives of many people in the community. May her memory forever be a blessing.
You were fortunate to have this lady in your lives and to celebrate a century with her. Jake, you and your family are in Valley School’s thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in your many memories with her.
To Joyce and the entire extended family, I send my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loving, kind, and joyful matriarch. She knew how to make everyone feel comfortable and important. And she had a delightful sense of humor! I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers as you make the difficult transition to life without her physical presence.
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Betty was the sweetest person that I have known, and I am going to miss her terribly. I really enjoyed my visits with her. Betty and her mother, my Aunt Carrie, always made me feel welcome to visit which meant so much to me. Jo Ann and all her family took really good care of her. I want to express my sympathy for it is a great loss for the family. My family is feeling the loss also. You will be in my prayers. The times I spent with Betty with always be my treasured memories.
So sorry for your loss. She was am amazing woman and I loved her so much. I will truly miss her.
Dear JoAnn, Peg & Bill. Sadie & Bob, Joyce. & Mark, Chris and Ricky and your beautiful families. Our heartfelt sympathy on the death of your most beautiful Mom ,grandmother and great grandmother Our childlike faith tells us that her grandson Nathan and other family members held her hand as God welcomed her into heaven., connecting Heaven and earth. She was such a joy to know and a blessing to everyone. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. She taught by Christian example. And will be greatly missed. Her smile was contagious. With love, prayer and hugs, Joe and Rose Castagnola and family.
Prayers to all the Cummings family, mother and Mrs Cummings were long time friends thru St Robert’s
Our sincere condolences
My deepest sympathy to the Cummings family in the loss of your mother. I remember her from St. Robert’s grade school (many years ago!) and how sweet and kind she was. Recently, I saw her again at the last Mass at St. Robert’s in November and she remarked that she was 100! She remembered my family too. May she rest in heavenly peace.
Dear Chris & family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Remember & celebrate the long and beautiful life Betty lived. Find peace & comfort in the wonderful memories you shared with her over the years. Know while she may not be her physically but she will always be watching over you. Please accept my sincere condolences.
I knew Mrs. Cummings and her family loosely through St. Robert’s Church & School. I was volunteering at the polls in E. McKeesport for a friend and had the opportunity to spend the afternoon with her. She was one of the classiest people I ever met, and I felt privileged just to have that conversation. May she rest in peace.
Please accept our deepest sympathy to the Cummings Family. My mother and Betty were friends for many years with their work at St Robert Bellarmine. . She was a wonderful lady and all of you girls were blessed to have your mother in yours lives for such a long time
Dear Joyce and all family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom lived a long and beautiful life, and her love will always be with you. Thinking of you and sending you strength
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