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Obituary: Elizabeth N. “Betty” Pound, 82, Croghan
Published: April 24, 2026
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Elizabeth N.
“Betty” Pound
 CROGHAN- Elizabeth N.
Pound (Betty) 82, of Croghan passed away Wednesday
morning, April 22, 2026 at Wynn Hospital. The
family would like to thank the nursing staff and doctors at Wynn Hospital
for their exceptional care and compassion while Betty was a patient there. Also, Father Marian
who was a special angel sent to the family who
came to pray with Betty every day at the hospital.
A funeral mass
will be said at 11:00 am on Monday, May 18, 2026
at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Croghan.
There will be no calling hours.
A Celebration of Life will be at the Croghan American Legion after
the burial. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and share memories of
Betty. In lieu of flowers or food donations, please consider making a donation to The Volunteer Transport Center: 24685
Rt. 37 Watertown, NY 13601. Betty
used this organization for her appointments traveling over 3 counties and she
made many lifelong friends by utilizing this service.
She is survived
by a son, Patrick Pound of Fort Lauderdale, FL; a daughter Bethany and Tony
Williams of Heuvelton, NY; cherished granddaughters
and great-grandsons; Abby and Chris Prashaw (Norfolk, NY) Shelby and Colin
Martin, Lincoln and Carter of (Liverpool, NY) Kelsey Williams and Mike Wielgosz
(Buffalo, NY) and Molly Williams and Shay Brenno (Canton, NY). Betty is
also survived by a sister; Linda and Matthew Beck (Georgia) and nephews
Stephen and Christine Beck (Matthew, Jack, and Mackenzie) and Brian and Aga
Beck (Hania and Aleksandra). Betty had 2 bonus daughters in her life: JoAnn
and Jason Walters and Carol and Shawn Rebb of Beaver Falls and a bonus granddaughter
Jenna Walters.
She is
predeceased by her parents (Stephen and Helen Niezabytoski), husband
Charlie (July 25, 2015), son-in-law Mark Parolin, and grandson Nicholas
Williams.
Betty was born on
July 21, 1943 in Lowville, NY, a daughter of
Stephen and Helen Smykla Niezabytoski.
On April 1, 1966 she married Charles Pound
at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lowville, NY. For years you could find
Betty creating floral arrangements for weddings and other special
occasions, specifically Christmas wreaths and centerpieces that she would
give to friends and family. Betty enjoyed life, whether it was car rides
with Charlie up the Beaver River, camping for decades at Long Point State
Park, attending every sporting event, award ceremony, or graduation that
included her granddaughters, and shopping at the Dollar Store or watching
Hallmark Christmas movies. You also knew if you visited her home, you would
never leave hungry. Betty was an outstanding cook, with her specialties
being homemade applesauce, banana bread, chocolate chip cookies, coffee
cakes made annually for hunting camp, or her famous pierogies. Any obstacle
that Betty faced health wise was met with her
whit, courage, and perseverance. Betty always managed to make those that
she encountered laugh and made the most out of
every day.
There are many
individuals the family would like to thank for their kindness, compassion,
and dedication to helping Betty live independently in her own home: The
Home Health Nursing Staff of Lewis County, Holly O’Donnell, Reverend Donald
Manfred, and the Lewis County Extended-Stay Facility. Betty was also
blessed with lifelong friendships that remained a steady source of care,
companionship, and shared memories. She cherished the bonds she held with
dear friends, including Pat and Robert Adams, Arline and Jim Bush, Ben and
Josie Domingo, and Roger Schwartzentruber, among many others who continued
to look after her, support her, and keep her connected through the years.
Any phone call
with Betty ended with her familiar, “Love yaaaa”,
a phrase that carried so much warmth. With her granddaughters, she added
her own special touch, “Love yaaa, kinda, sorta, maybe, always”
words that will echo in their memories and remind them of the deep
affection she held for them. Betty’s voice, humor, and love will be dearly
missed by all who knew her.
The family would also
like to express a heartfelt thank you to Jennifer Iseneker
and staff for handling the funeral arrangements for Elizabeth N. Pound. Condolences
may be shared with the family at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com .
Condolences may
be shared online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
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