Bethlen Évkönyv, 1993-1996 (Ligonier)
Halottaink
ELIZABETH KOROCZ KECSKEMÉTHY 1906-1991 Elizabeth Korocz Kecskeméthy was born on May 14, 1906 in Nyirtura, Hungary as the first daughter of the Rev. Geza and Yolanda Osvath Korocz. She passed away on August 10, 1991 in the Maine Medical Center of Portland, Maine, at the age of 85. Survivors include her husband of 58 years: the Rev. Joseph Kecskeméthy of Portland, ME; 2 sons: Joseph G. Kecskeméthy of Pittsburgh, PA and Stephen Z. Kecskeméthy of Portland, ME: a sister: Eva Kinder of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 6 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild as well as several nieces. Mrs. Kecskeméthy was a church organist for more than 50 years. As a young girl, she was the organist in her father’s parishes. After her marriage to the Rev. Joseph Kecskeméthy, she played in all the parishes he served. She had been a demonstration teacher for the state of New Jersey prior to her marriage. In 1983, she was honored at the United Church of Christ’s 14th general synod in Pittsburgh for her service and leadership. Funeral service was held in the Bethlen Home Chapel, Ligonier, PA on August 13, 1991. The officiating ministers were: Béla Bacsó, Imre Bertalan, John Bütösi, Paul Kovács, Zoltán Kovács. The funeral sermon was delivered by Dr. John Bütösi. 421 IN MEMÓRIÁM