Obituaries
August 10, 2021

Betty Himich – Arnold City

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Betty Himich, 69, of Arnold City, Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, at Havencrest Rehab Center, Carroll Township. She was born Jan. 21, 1952, in Uniontown, daughter of Charles Cole and Mabel Vernon Cole. Betty enjoyed her grandchildren and playing bingo. She is survived by daughter, Audrey Greenwood of Fayette City; daughter, Bobbi Jo Himich of Belle Vernon; son, Ronald Himich and wife Heather of Fayette City; grandson, Ronald Himich; grandson, Aaron Himich; granddaughter, Samantha Reeves; grandson, Robert Plevel; grandson, William Himich; grandson, Dustin Greenwood; granddaughter, Lacey Mielke; granddaughter, Andrea Cole; great-granddaughter, Layanna Reeves; great-grandson, Brenten Esbenshade; granddaughter, Shyann Ebenshade; great-granddaughter, Erica Reeves; sister, Vie Jenkins; brother, William Cole and wife Gloria; brother, Leonard Cole and wife Nancy; and brother, Harry Cole. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald G Himich; four sisters, Harriet Kuhns, Marlene Price, Loretta Beppler and Gertrude Crable; four brothers, Thomal, Ronald, Clarence and Charles Cole. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, at ELEY-MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME, Fayette City, www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in the funeral home with the Rev. Wayne Boring officiating.

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