WORCESTER-Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Russell) Stark, 82, of Worcester, died Sunday, April 5th in UMass Memorial Hospital. Her husband, Arthur Stark, predeceased her. She leaves two sons, Robert M. Fitzgerald and Russell E. Fitzgerald, both of Worcester; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two friends, Theresa Nichols of Lakeland, FL and Lorraine DeFosse of Lady Lakes, FL; and several nephews and nieces. Two brothers, William Russell, Jr. and John Russell and two sisters, Lila J. Coppola and Irene Hacker, predeceased her.
She was born in Shrewsbury, the daughter of William Russell, Sr. and Martha (McKalg) Russell. Mrs. Stark was employed by Baush & Lomb, General Opthelmic and Ferrier Optical for over 20 years. She enjoyed playing BINGO and cards and liked flowers.
Funeral services and burial are private. There are no calling hours. O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is directing arrangements.