Betty Jean Owens 1934-2020

She was born Feb. 28, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of Roy and Julia Buchanan.

Betty graduated from The Rayen School in 1952. She worked as a secretary for Youngstown Sheet and Tube. After meeting the love of her life, Bruce Owens, she became a full-time homemaker. They made their home in Struthers, where she attended St. Nicholas Church.

An avid and accomplished bridge player, Betty obtained her Life Master Status at an early age. She and her sister, Dolores, were honored to have a local Contract Bridge Convention named after them, “Struthers No Trump.” She was a member of the Southside Duplicate Bridge Club in Youngstown.

Betty is survived by two daughters, Janine (Tom) Fleming of Palmetto, Fla., and Michelle (Carl) Snyder of Youngstown; and five grandchildren, Thomas J. Fleming II, Josh (Erin) Fleming, and Noah, Madison and Rachel Snyder.

Besides her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her son, Greg Owens; her husband, Bruce Owens; and her sister, Dolores James.

Due to COVID-19, only immediate family will be attending her service.

Arrangements are being handled by the Davis-Becker Funeral Home in Boardman. In lieu of a floral arrangement, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley.

Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.

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