Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Cress

Mary Elizabeth Cress, known to friends and family as Betty, passed away on July 22, 2021, at the age of 78, in the comfort of her home in Olive Branch, MS.  Betty was formerly of Valencia, PA.

Betty will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years, Larry and their children, Kimberly “Kim” (Matthew) Wilkes and Keith (Jennifer) Cress.  Betty will also be affectionately remembered by her 4 grandchildren, Shannon Wilkes, Matthew Wilkes, Larry Cress, and Ella Cress.  She was also known as Aunt Betty to many loving nephews, nieces and family friends who will miss her greatly.

For 50 years, Betty dedicated herself to caring for her patients as a nurse. This career spanned over several different medical facilities such as St. John’s, North Hills Passavant, UPMC and St. Barnabas.  She received her Nursing degree from West Jersey Nursing School and then her Nursing Practitioner degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Friends will be received at the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 11-1. A service will be held at 1:00 PM. Immediate burial to follow in West Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her honor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.