Elizabeth “Betsy” Hornberger, age 76, a 50-year resident of Lansdale, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Elm Terrace Gardens.
She was preceded by her loving husband Barry, of 53 years, in July of 2025.
Born in Philadelphia on May 19, 1949, she was the daughter of the late William and Kathleen (nee Burns) Black.
She grew up in Ambler, where she attended St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School.
Betsy then went on to Archbishop Kennedy High School, graduating with the class of 1967.
While there she played the French Horn in the Orchestra, was a member of the School Newspaper and The World Affairs Club.
After graduating she attended Gwynedd Mercy College and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.
She spent most of her teaching career at St. Stanislaus Catholic Elementary School and Ken-Crest Child Development Center.
Betsy joined St. Stanislaus Parish in 1972 so she could sing with the Choir and later the Funeral Choir.
She was a very active member and served as a Eucharistic Minister in the 1990s and was a member of Pastoral Council from 2002-2005.
Surviving are two loving children, Beth Hornberger and David Hornberger (Erin), brother, Paul Black (Noelle) and sister, Kathy Black as well as grandchildren Cassidy and Garrett Hornberger.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded by her brothers, Bill and Jack Black.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446, where her family will greet friends from 9:30 to 10:20 AM, in Church, prior to Mass.
Inurnment in the St. Stanislaus Columbarium.
Betsy was our son Tom’s second mom in addition to being a teacher at his elementary school of Saint Stanislaus. And Betsy’s son David has been Tom’s best friend since first grade. Tom loved going to the Hornberger house because he got to have peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwiches there.
Betsy was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and teacher.
She helped scores of students with learning differences at St. Stan’s in her capacity as a resource learning specialist.
Betsy lived her Catholic faith and now she is enjoying her eternal reward in heaven with Barry and her departed loved ones.
Our sincere sympathy to Beth, David and all of Betsy’s loved ones.
Marguerite and Bernie Mitchell
Abington, PA
Dear David, Beth and family
We are so very sorry to hear of Betsy’s. We had lots of fun times together with your Mom and Dad
Love, Ron and Sharon Weber
Dave & Erin, we are so sorry to hear this sad news. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
The Winter family
Betsy was fantastic sister-in-law. I will miss her telling me I am the first Noelle. She never cussed but “oh hockey” was her favorite cuss word. I will miss her and her beloved Barry very much. Rest In Peace.