Elizabeth "Betty" Maria Blessing-Steimle

November 1, 1917 - April 25, 2018

BLESSING-STEIMLE Elizabeth “Betty” Maria (Bucher); Beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Blessing and the late Clarence J. Steimle; Devoted mother of Gerald (Mary Lou), Daniel, Peter (Betsey), Vincent (Colleen), Stephen (Heather), and Charles (Micheline) Blessing, Regina (Gregory) Ochs, Maria (Michael) Bowling, and Elisa (Lawrence) Austing; Stepmother of the late Kenneth (Patricia), the late Jerome (Janice), and Lawrence (Cindy) Steimle, the late Mary (Barry) Mersmann and Faye (Michael) Kelley; Also survived by 30 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; Dear sister of the late Marie B. Haynay, the late Barbara M. Brogle, and the late Anna M. D’Agastino; Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends; Passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018; Age 100; Resident of Springfield Township. Betty’s life was rich with family, church, and friends. She had a compassionate heart for the poor and those in need and a smile and encouraging word for everyone she encountered. She inspired others with a grateful attitude and exuberance in pursuing hobbies and interests throughout her life…and she loved the babies! Visitation will be held at Corpus Christi Church, 2014 Springdale Rd., on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 9:30 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM; Graveside services will be held at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery; If desired, remembrances may be made to St. Rita School for the Deaf or Food Pantry of Corpus Christi Church.