Betty Bowers

Betty L. Vogel, age 74, of Erie, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at St. Vincent Health Center. She was born in Erie on March 8, 1942 daughter of Blanche Stackhouse Bowers of Oil City, Pa., and the late Lester Bowers.

She was a 1960 graduate of Academy High School.

She was a member of Glenwood United Methodist Church and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

She enjoyed reading mystery books and playing cards.

She worked at K-Mart as a cashier for 17 1/2 years.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard G. Vogel, a brother Larry Bowers, an infant brother, a nephew, and an uncle, along with several aunts.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Bryan Vogel and his wife Cathy of Erie, a daughter, Brenda Davis and her husband Eric Davis of Greensburg, Pa., along with six grandchildren, Scot, Eric, Nathan and Bryce Vogel, all of Erie, and Laural and Brynne Davis of Greensburg, Pa. She is further survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Friends may call at Burton Funeral Home, 2532 Norcross Road, Erie, PA 16510 on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services there at 4:00 p.m.

Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Blasco Library, 160 East Front Street, Erie, PA 16507 or Great Lakes Hospice, 1700 Peach St. Suite 244, Erie, PA 16501. Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.