Obituaries

Elizabeth “Betty” P. Jones, 90, of Nazareth, PA, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. Born June 11, 1931 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Thorvald and Frances (Fitz) Pedersen. She was a 1954 graduate of Glassboro State Teacher’s College and earned her Master’s Degree from Columbia University. She taught for a year at a grade school, then returned to GSTC as professor of psychology for 3 years, pursuing her Ph.D. at Temple University while teaching at GSTC. She married William (“Bill”) Jones, and taught psychology at Rutgers University for a year.

Betty and Bill lived in Easton and Pen Argyl before moving to Moravian Hall Square in Nazareth. Betty’s friendly nature and positive energy made her a favorite in the community. She loved her family, both here and in Denmark, and enjoyed writing letters and emails to keep in touch. She enjoyed traveling, from her first trip to Europe in 1959, to many camping trips out west with her family, to a Mediterranean cruise along the southern European coast with Bill in 2018. Betty loved playing the piano and singing. She enjoyed gardening and the beauty of nature. She also loved our country and all that it represents.

Betty is survived by her husband, William, daughters Elizabeth (“Liz”) Silver of Averill Park, NY and Kathleen Jones of Rifton, NY, as well as her two grandchildren, Timothy Silver and Caroline Silver Gibson. Betty is also survived by her niece, Carol Ketschek, who was more like a sister to her, and by Carol’s children and grandchildren. Betty was a light in the lives of many people and will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, July 24 at Moravian Hall Square, Kortz Hall, 175 W. North St., Nazareth. Interment was private at a family burial plot in English Creek, NJ. Online condolences may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com. Correspondence may be sent to Bill c/o Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth, PA 18064.