Betty Lou Harkins [Talamonti], KHS 1965

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Betty Lou Talamonti of Kennett Square
Author By Staff report UPDATED: August 20, 2021 at 4:53 AM EDT

Betty Lou Talamonti, 63, of Kennett Square passed away at her residence on Friday, May 28, 2010, after a courageous battle with ALS. She was the wife of Tony Talamonti, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.

Born in Fort Benning, Ga., she was the daughter of Betty Buffington Harkins of Kennett Square and the late George R. Harkins, Jr.

Betty Lou was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Hockessin, Del., and a lifetime member of the Kennett Fire Company, No 1.

She enjoyed traveling, especially her cruises on the Queen Mary and spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband and mother, Betty Lou is survived by one son, Joseph Talamonti and his wife, Kim of Cochranville; three daughters, Pam Talamonti of Kennett Square, Angie Kavanaugh and her husband, Bill of Kennett Square, and Donna Schuibbeo and her husband, Eric of Kennett Square; three sisters, Sharon E. Chambers of Kennett Square, Marlene A. Taylor of Cochranville and Faith M. Guizzetti of Landenberg; 11 grandchildren, Amanda, Sarah, Emily, Olivia, Michael, Jessica, Nick, Aly, Jenny, Anthony and Matthew; two great-grandchildren, Abby and Lexi; and her beloved dogs, Bailey and Bella.

She was predeceased by one brother, Bobby Harkins.

Memorial services and Mass were held on Wednesday, June 2, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Hockessin, Del. Burial was private.

In memory of Betty Lou, a contribution may be made to the MDA/ALS Center of Hope, 219 N. Broad St., 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Arrangements by Kuzo and Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

To send an online condolence or to send flowers, please visit www.griecocares.com.

Originally Published: June 3, 2010 at 10:56 AM EDT