Elizabeth M. Hamilton
Elizabeth “Libby” M. Hamilton, 94, of Washington, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, in her home at Woodside Place.
She was born April 2, 1927, in Buffalo Village, a daughter of Walter I. and Margaret McElroy McCrerey.
Mrs. Hamilton graduated from Trinity High School Class of 1945. She worked in McCann’s and in the Bookkeeping and Proof Department of the Washington Union Trust Co., Washington Hospital Hospitality Shop, and 14 years as a receptionist and office manager for Drs. Morton & Webb. She also did modeling for Phyllis Fashion for 11 years.
Mrs. Hamilton enjoyed knitting and ballroom dancing.
She was a member of Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church for more than 70 years, and the choir since she was 18 years old. She served as trustee of the session and different committees in the church.
On August 3, 1951, she married Jay L. Hamilton, who died October 17, 1973.
Surviving are a daughter, Beth Ann Hamilton Young of Portland, Ore.; grandchildren Kevin J. (Carly Groves) and Andrew I. (Sarah) Hamilton; stepgrandson Christopher Young; great-grandchildren Wyatt Groves and Isaac Morgan Hamilton; sister-in-law Patricia McCrerey of Amity; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Phyllis Hamilton of Claysville.
She was predeceased by her son, Jay Bradford Hamilton, deceased August 22, 1988; three brothers, Robert W., James D. and Richard L. McCrerey, who died in infancy; and a sister, Barbara Louise Claypoole.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, in William G. Neal Funeral Home, with services at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, with Elder Judy Mayer officiating. Burial will follow in Upper Buffalo Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.