Betty J. Maneri, 83, Former X-Ray Technician

Betty J. Maneri, 83 of Avon, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at in Avon Lake.

Betty was born Jan. 1, 1929 in Maple Heights and has lived in Avon since 1965. She graduated from Marymount High School in Garfield Heights and in 1947 began her career as an X-ray technician retiring in 1993 with Drs. Russell Berkebile & Associates.

She was a registered technician, a member of and the Ladies Guild. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading medical stories, sewing and spending time with her family. Her grandchildren described her as being the "greatest grandma." Betty was also a great cook and known for her pork and dumplings.

Betty is survived by her children, Kathleen A. Perry of Avon Lake, Robert R. of Avon, and Douglas P. of Avon; grandchildren, Sharon, Sarah, and Steven; great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Aiden, and Christopher; her sister, Elaine C. Drummond (David) of Akron and sister-in-law, Lenore Lembo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell F. and her parents, Charles and Elsie Svoboda (nee Balata).

Friends may call at the , 32000 Detroit Rd., Avon from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 3. A prayer service will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 33601 Detroit Rd., Avon.

Interment will be at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Jaycox Road in Avon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be forwarded to Holy Trinity Ladies Guild.