Elizabeth Guhl

Noank — Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Guhl, passed away on her 96th birthday, Feb. 15, 2021. She was born in 1925, in Reynoldsville, Pa., to Orrie and Elizabeth (Carberry) Sheesley. She was the youngest of five children.

After high school, Betty worked to put herself through three years of college at Penn State (Dubois), majoring in physical therapy. She married Paul Sept. 6, 1947, and moved to State College, Pa. (Penn State), where they started their family. After living in Boston, Mass., and Cleveland, Ohio, the family settled in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, for 17 years to raise their family. There, Betty was involved with her children’s activities as well as garden and bridge clubs and singing in the choir at Bethany United Church of Christ. She loved to entertain and hosted many family and friends gatherings.

When moving to Noank in 1972, Betty became deeply involved with the Noank Baptist Church (choir, treasurer, Evening Circle, Corner Closet, Christmas Bazaar, Mystic River Homes, Main Street and High Street Homes) as well as being active in the community. She also worked at several banks in Mystic. Betty loved to keep busy and had many hobbies, including playing piano, calligraphy, sewing, cooking, crafts and gardening. She was always there for others in need by bringing cookies, soup, in person assistance or sending a note of support.

Family and friends have always been a central part of Betty and Paul’s life. Their pride and joy as Oma and

Opa, was hosting for 10 years “Camp SeaGuhl” — a twoweek annual summer gathering in Noank for their nine grandchildren, who resided in multiple states. This camp experience built a bond between all the cousins that otherwise would have not happened. More than cousins, they became lifelong friends, and the spirit of Camp SeaGuhls continues amongst them all. After their children were grown, Betty and Paul traveled around the country and world visiting family and friends, which included retracing Paul’s World War II tour of duty in Europe.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul in 2009; brothers, Myron (Jean) and Devere (Helen); sister Awilda (Tom) Reed; sister/niece Joanie (Ken) Shobert, and Betty Sheesley. She is survived by her older brother Paul Sheesley; as well as her children, Barbara (Joe) Marken, Peter (Collin) Guhl, Thomas (Laura) Guhl, Jennifer (Billy) Johnson, also Peg Collins and Susan Guhl; nine grandchildren, Joshua (Sarah) Johnson, Abby (Glenn) Cobb, Kristin Guhl, Matt (Chloe) Guhl,

Jared (Jennifer) Guhl, Aaron (Ashley) Guhl, Megan (Jesse) Corson, Whitney (Anthony) Martie and Philip (Melanie) Marken; and 13 great-grandchildren, Emily, Alex, Brendan, Riley, Bella, Kinley, Ellis, Llewyn, Kaitlyn, Kyley, Oliver, Teddy and Avery.

The family extends its deepest appreciation to the staff of Fairview Nursing Home for the outstanding support and care given to Betty and the family during her seven years of residency.

Betty/Mom/Oma would want you to remember her by being kind and generous to others, and to hold your family dear. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Noank Baptist Church, 13 Church St., Noank CT, 06340.

The Dinoto Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.