Betty Lee (Morris) Dusenberry (1934-2026)

Betty Lee (Morris) Dusenberry, 91, of Brighton Township, passed away peacefully on April 23rd, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa. She was born in Dilliner, Pennsylvania on September 22nd, 1934, a daughter of the late Orville S. and Myrtle M. (McMannes) Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joseph J. Dusenberry and eleven siblings: Donald, Harold, Walter, Clarence, Carl, Stella Morris, Mazella King, Ruth Dawson, Martha Headlee, Esther Christy, and Shirley Kefover. She is survived by her daughters, Sarah Dusenberry, M.D. and Deborah Lapinski, her grandchildren, Heather Chisholm, Leanne Santavicca, and Joseph Santavicca, her great-grandchildren, Lily, Molly, and William, along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Betty Lee spent her life as a homemaker, where she cared for and nurtured her family.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was also a member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church and the Fraternal Order of the Eastern Star. In her free time, she enjoyed spending precious moments with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, gardening, and visiting with people in nursing homes to offer them encouragement for whatever they were facing. Her voice was a gift to many and could often be heard singing hymns and country music.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 29th from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday, April 30th from 10 a.m. until the time of a service at 11 a.m. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. The service will take place in the funeral home chapel and Pastor Allan Brooks will officiate.

Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association at donorservices.alz.org, Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001, or a no-kill animal shelter of one’s choice.