Elizabeth Jane Jacklitch, 81, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, at the Zerbe Retirement Community in Narvon, Pa. She was a longtime language teacher at Scott Intermediate High in Coatesville and a member of Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church in Parkesburg.
She was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Bowman of Philadelphia.
Elizabeth is survived by two sons, Calvin Beam of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Gavin Beam of Parkesburg, a granddaughter, Mandee Beam of Modena, and a sister, Lois Bowman of Harleysville, Pa.
She graduated from Girls High in Philadelphia and Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pa. She traveled throughout Spain to gain greater understanding of the language and the culture in order to become a better teacher. A passionate reader and writer, she was a freelance columnist for several local newspapers.
Elizabeth loved her family, her church congregation, her students, and her dogs.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Services have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.
Condolences
so sorry
To the Sons of Betty Jane. Your mother was one of a kind. When I was a young christian your mother along with Lillian Dolbow and Jane Mcdevitt all took me under their wings at Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church. I loved them all for helping me grow into the Christian i am today. I am so thankful for your mother and know she is rejoicing with our Lord and Savior.
RIP
She was a great woman and I send my condolences to the family.
Such a loving caring women
Such a loving caring women She will be missed.
So sorry to find out about B
So sorry to find out about B.J.'s passing. Condolences to all of you,
BJ was my colleague and
BJ was my colleague and friend . I hope she has found peace. My deepest sympathy to her family, especially Scotty & Tiger.
Elizabeth Jacklitch
Our deepest condolences to B.J 's family. She was a good and caring friend who took me under
her wing when I was a new teacher at Scott Intermediate School. May she find a happiness and peace.
Joanne and Wayne Kiwak
Betty Jane
I am very sorry to read of Betty Jane's passing. She was my first Spanish teacher. She, along with the others, was the reason I became a Spanish teacher. We became friends later in life and had kept in touch through Christmas cards for many years. Her talents will be missed. My condolences to the family. Peter DiMaio