Elizabeth A. “Betty” Berry, 59, of 1280 Crestview Drive, Denver, Lancaster County, PA, died in her home at 12:02 AM Sunday morning following a brief illness.   Born in Wilkebarre, Luzerne County, PA, she was a daughter of Elizabeth A. (Jones) Spear, Towson, Maryland, and the late Samuel Spear.  She was the wife of Junior F. Berry for the past 28 years.   Formerly of Ridgely, Maryland, she was a member of the Ridgely United Methodist Church.   Mrs. Berry was a graduate of Chesapeake College, Easton, Maryland, and was employed for 10 years by the Easton, Maryland, Police Department as an administrator and secretary for the chief of police.  Since moving to Lancaster County she was employed as a fashion consultant with Donecker’s of Ephrata.  “Betty” was an artist, enjoying various mediums including oil and pastel painting and stenciling.  Surviving in addition to her husband and mother is a son, James E., married to Brenda (Galey) Stansbury, Churchton, Maryland; a daughter, Elizabeth A. (Stansbury) Conner, Denton, Maryland; a grandson; a sister, Audrey, married to Ted Fowler, Kansas City, Kansas; and a brother, Samuel Spear, Towson, Maryland;  also surviving is a step-daughter, Sandra (Berry) Christian, Odenton, Maryland; and 6 step-grandchildren.

Please remember Betty with contributions to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603, rather than flowers.