Betty J. Busick

Betty Busick, 94, of West Park, NY, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 5, 1927 in Poughkeepsie, NY and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary McCarthy Jones.

Betty was married on March 12, 1947 to John Busick of Highland.

She was a lifelong congregant of Church of the Ascension in West Park.

Betty is survived by her children, John J. Busick and Mary Ellison (Mark), both of West Park. In addition to her children, Betty is survived by 3 grandchildren, Michael Ellison (Kim), Suzanna Ellison Paserba (Todd), and Christina Ellison, as well as 5 great-grandchildren: Logan, Autumn, and Teagan Ellison and Abigail and Emelia Paserba, all of Highland. She is also survived by a sister, Bertha Bonesteel and a brother, William. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Betty is predeceased in death by her husband, John Busick, her sisters, Mary Jerstad and Margaret Sullivan, and her brothers Joseph, Edward, and Vincent Jones.

Cremation, Interment, and Memorial Service are private.

Contributions in Betty's memory may be made to Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Drive, Kingston, NY 12401; www.ucspca.org .