Elizabeth L. Rakarich, age 80, of Butler, passed away Thurs., June 30, 2022, at her residence.

Born in Pittsburgh on Feb. 27, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John W. Amszi, Sr. and Susanna Shaltes Amszi.

She was a homemaker and a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman.

After raising four children, Elizabeth held a variety of jobs.  Her main source of joy was traveling.  She saw enough parts of the world that her bucket list was complete.

She recently celebrated 60 years together with her husband, Robert A. Rakarich.

She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Rakarich, whom she married Nov. 25, 1961; one daughter, Rebecca Jackman and her partner, Jonathan McMurdy, of Slippery Rock; three sons, Brian A. Rakarich and his wife, Christie, of Butler, Brad A. Rakarich and his wife, Bonnie, of Butler, and Blaine A. Rakarich and his wife, Barbara, of West Sunbury; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother, John Amszi, Jr.

Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Ave., Butler, on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ward Stakem, OFM, Cap., officiating.

Burial will take place in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Herman.