Elizabeth “Betty” Kish

Elizabeth “Betty” L. Kish, 94, formerly of Bath and Catasauqua, died Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her residence at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill. Betty was the wife of the late Frank “Fritz” Kish. Born in Jacksonville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Bartholomew) Mills. 

Betty was a faithful former member of Salem U.C.C. of Catasauqua and St. Paul’s U.C.C. of Northampton where she also sang in the choir. Betty spent her life caring for others. She received her nursing certificate from the former Haff Hospital of Northampton and began her career as a registered nurse, eventually working for Gracedale Nursing Home, in Nazareth. After retiring, she worked for a variety of businesses around the Lehigh Valley, including Josh Early Candies. She enjoyed visiting their cabin on the Susquehanna River and trips to Hershey and Dorney Parks. Betty loved cooking and baking, especially for Thanksgiving and birthday dinners. She always looked forward to the Catasauqua Halloween Parade and celebrating her birthday. 

Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be missed by many. 

Surviving is her son Douglas F. Kish and wife Kristin V., son David T. Kish and wife Cynthia, daughter Pamela B. Toft and husband Rich, grandchildren James and Marybeth, great grandson Andrew, sisters Barbara Goldman and husband Jim, Alice Morgan and husband Dennis, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters Rebecca Livengood, and Joann Miles. 

Her calling hour will be from 11-12pm Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Salem U.C.C., 615 3rd St. Catasauqua, PA 18032. A memorial service will be held at 12pm Thursday in the church. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Cedarbrook Fountain Hill, 724 Delaware Ave, Fountain Hill, PA 18015. Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Catasauqua is honored to handle the arrangements.