Elizabeth Menninger, age 65, of Butler, unexpectedly passed away at her home on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Born on Nov. 5, 1958 and raised in Butler, she was a daughter of Nickolas Anthony Scialabba and the late Shirley Mae Denny Scialabba. She raised her children in the Boston area for 28 years before moving back to Butler in 2014.

Beth was retired, having previously worked as an ophthalmic technician, a salesperson, and a florist.

She was a member of All Saints Parish, Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church.

Elizabeth enjoyed camping, cooking, baking, hiking, exercising, gardening, and horseback riding. She loved hosting and entertaining her family and friends. Over the years, she fostered and rescued countless dogs, cats, and birds, and was a Board Member of the Butler County Humane Society. Most of all, though, she delighted in being a mom and grandmother. Her unique ability to meaningfully connect made those around her feel seen, understood, and loved.

She is survived by her father, Nickolas A. Scialabba; her children and their spouses, Marlena and Don Taynor, Brandon Menninger, and Jeremy and Sara Menninger; her siblings and their spouses, Anthony and Shirley Scialabba and Jeanine and Michael Sample; her sister-in-law, Angelica Scialabba; her grandchildren, Evelyn, Faye, McKenna, and Turner; her nieces, Nicole, Christina, Jackie, Veronica, and Becky; her nephews, Shayne, Philip, John, Alex, and Jacob; her uncle and aunts, Harry, Linda, and Pamela Denny; as well as cousins and many other loved ones.

She was recently preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Mae Denny Scialabba, and her brother, Joseph N. Scialabba.

Friends and family are invited to visitation at the Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler, on Friday, April 5, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 5, at 12 noon at All Saints Parish, Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Ave., Butler, with Rev. Kevin C. Fazio officiating.

Elizabeth will be buried at St. Michael's Cemetery at a later date in a private ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053 or https://butlercountyhs.org/make-a-donation/memorial-donations/