Elizabeth Crothers 1951-2019

Elizabeth was born Nov. 10, 1951, in Youngstown, to parents John P. and Frances M. Barber Lyden. She graduated from Ursuline High School in Youngstown with the class of 1969 then went on to graduate from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1972. After graduation, she started her nursing career at St. Elizabeth Hospital, where she retired after enjoying 40 years of service. Elizabeth enjoyed life and loved spending time with family and friends. In her spare time, she loved taking walks, going to Mill Creek Park Rose Garden, watching classic movies and traveling. She also enjoyed her association with St. Peter of the Fields Church in Rootstown.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 28 years, Alton Crothers; and her children, Brian Jones and Amy Crothers. Also surviving are her siblings, Patricia Lyden and Tim (Kathleen) Lyden. Left also to cherish her memory are sisters-in-law, Rachel Pierce, Aura Lea (Joe) Artle; and brothers-in-law, Wesley Crothers and Randy Crothers. She also leaves many loving nieces, nephews, family, friends and co-workers.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John M. Lyden.

Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian burial, officiated by the Rev. David Misbrener 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.15, 2019, at St. Peter of the Fields Church, 3487 Old Forge Road, Rootstown, Ohio.

Elizabeth’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of Summa Hospice and the Cooper Cancer Center in Akron for your wonderful care given to Elizabeth and ourselves.

Elizabeth donated her body to Northeast Ohio Medical College.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.

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