Elizabeth Ann Wiesen 1936-2021

She will always be remembered by her family and friends for her loving, caring and generous nature and her fun and bright personality.

Betty was born Aug. 13, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of Leonard and Jessie Haddle Porter (LaRosa). She was a lifelong Youngstown resident and a 1954 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate.

Betty’s husband, Donald L. Wiesen, whom she married on May 13, 1967, sadly passed away on April 29, 2006.

Betty worked from 1953 to 1968 for McKelvey’s Department Store in downtown Youngstown and traveled as a buyer for the company. She was also a talented league bowler at that time. Her later employment included Consolidated Department Store and Richard’s Bakery.

She was a proud homemaker and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren’s activities. Besides being the greatest fan of her grandchildren’s sports teams, Betty was an avid, decades-long Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan.

Betty was a member of Heritage Presbyterian Church.

Her strength and independence were especially revealed in her most recent years as she embraced life while facing significant health challenges, always with a positive, adaptable attitude.

Betty will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her children, Louis (Sandra) Wiesen of Liberty and Denise (Thomas) Harvey of Boardman; five grandsons, Steven Wiesen of Boardman, Jared Wiesen of Pittsburgh, Lucas Wiesen of Liberty, Thomas Harvey of Kinsman and Travis Harvey of Boardman; five brothers, Richard (Janet) Porter of Austintown, William (Barbara) LaRosa of Austintown, James (Carmen) LaRosa of Boardman, Edward (Shelly) LaRosa of Sylvania and Robert LaRosa of London, Ohio; and many other dear family members and friends.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, John LaRosa; her sister, Dorothy (Paul) Razo, and two infant sisters, Loretta and Ethel LaRosa; and her sister-in-law, Rusile LaRosa.

Per Betty’s wishes, a private service will be held. Burial will take place in Lake Park Cemetery.

A celebration of life luncheon will be held 2:15 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021, at The Elm Tree, 170 Walton St., Struthers, Ohio, 44471. Proper COVID-19 protocols will be honored.

Arrangements by Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers.

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