Rochester, NY: December 14, 2020. Elizabeth (Liz) “Betty Bonn” Mahle, born November 10, 1941.
Predeceased by devoted parents John Paul and Helen (Viola) Bonn, dear brother John Paul, Jr., husband of 40 years Jacque, a very devoted family man.
A 1959 graduate of West High School and a 1963 graduate of Nazareth College, she is survived by her loving companion and love of her life, Carl Crumley and his dear family, mother Katherine of Rochester; sister Loraine Sukalski of Centralia, Missouri; daughter Liz (Matt) and granddaughters Maura and Sadie; and her older, wiser sister Marie Bonn of Rochester, and sister-in-law Joanne Tingley Bonn of Sebastapol, California.
Also survived by her beautiful daughters Jennifer Kraus (Terry) of Aiken, South Carolina and Susan Mahle of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; her adored and cherished granddaughters Mariah Howe (Ronnie) of Nunda, New York, and Natalya Kraus of Charleston, South Carolina; and her precious great-granddaughters Shianne and Raelynn of Nunda, New York.
In addition to Carl, Liz was very blessed to have a “posse” of dear friends who supported her throughout her journey in life. She shared laughter and tears with them. As far as she was concerned, it doesn’t get any better than that!
Be joyful and grateful for all we have. Liz lived by the motto of the AA organization: “God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.”
Smile, so people know you care.
There will be no memorial service due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The family requests no flowers or donations in her name, just remember this beautiful person in your prayers.
Never met a nicer person than Liz. ❤️
R.I.P. Dear Lizzie My dear friend for 70 years. Your kind heart and quick wit will be sorely missed by all who knew you. You will always be in my heart.. Until we meet again.
Although our time together was short she was a beautiful soul I felt the love the second I met her
Carl, this is a lovely loving obit. Thank you for giving Liz so many good years and a good death. Noone could hope for more.
I hope your Mom will be ok. Kathleen L. Karafonda
Liz was one of the most beautiful caring people I’ve ever known. Through the time I knew her in good health and in suffering she remained faithful to our Lord. My love and prayers of comfort are for all of you who have loved her, most especially to my brother, our Mom, Jenn, Natalya, Mariah and extended family. She had such wonderful friends which she considered her family also.. Liz touched so many lives in a way that will live in our hearts. Though we are sad now she will be remembered with smiles.
I’ve known Liz since grammar school I just hope she knows how much I loved her. I’m grateful that God took her home but it still feels like a shock, my stomach was in a turmoil. I thank you for being with her for 13 years she’s so loved you and you gave her a wonderful life. She had many great friends and family. May her soul rest in peace. God bless you. It feels empty for awhile as I was when my husband went home. You say to yourself when you get up what am I going to do today as your routine is gone. I send
my love and God bless you.
We love her and you Carl. She loved and laughed with her beautiful kind and loving smile and heart. I’ll miss her hugs but I cherished every one of them. I will always remember her beautiful soul and the time we spent together❤️❤️❤️