Betty B. Dougherty, 92, of Allentown passed away on April 17, 2015 at her home in Allentown, PA in the arms of her loving husband. She has been Regis's loving wife for nearly 73 years. Betty was born in Tarentum PA to her parents Joseph and Sophia (Sakmar) Pastorek. She graduated from St.Peter's Catholic HS in Mansfield OH. Betty married Regis F. Dougherty in the fall of 1942 in the Allentown Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In 1943 she was honored as a selectee to promote the sale of Liberty Bonds during WW ll. She is the mother of five children; Diana Dougherty Miller, Constance Dougherty MD, Den, Ron (deceased), and Atty. Regis Jr. (Duke). Betty also is the Grandmother of 50 grandchildren to include great grand and great great grandchildren. Her love has been literally perpetuated throughout the Earth by these direct descendants. Betty graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science. She served as the Emmaus High School librarian for many years. Betty was a founding member of Cathedral St. Catharine's of Siena Church and belonged to the Women's Alliance Organization. She also was a member of the Allentown Cotillion Ball Assoc., and the Women's Club of Allentown. Betty and Regis enjoyed membership at the Lehigh Country Club for nearly fifty years. While living in Topeka, KS she acted as an Eucharistic Minister for the St. Francis Hospital and also as a Docent at the Topeka City Zoo. Survivors: Husband Regis; Sons Den and Kae (wife) and Duke; Daughters Diana and Constance; Grandchildren, Diana, Rob, Michael, Denise, Aretha, Kip, Amelia, Travis, Troy, Elizabeth, Ben, Joseph, Christopher, and Rebecca; Great Grandchildren Rory, Brooke, Caitlin, Mackenzie, Brandon, Connor, Samantha, Faith, Travis Jr., Michael, Leah, Tanner, Joseph, Heidi, Aiden, Zachary, Madalyn, Bella, Olivia, Sophia, Landon, Jake, Bridget, Reese, Micah, Eli, Henry, Simon, Camden, Christopher (Mack), Peter, Ava, Ty, Jerem (Regis), and Kade; And Great Great Grandchild Caden. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Sat. April 25, 2015 at 11 AM at Cathedral St. Catharine of Siena Church 18th & Turner Sts. Allentown, PA. Interment: Resurrection Cemetery at the Mausoleum in Allentown. Contributions: To the Cathedral Visit the funeral homes website to explore, examine, and enjoy Betty's turn on Earth. Also please do share your thoughts and memories of our loving Mom. Thanks! www.weirfuneral.com Cemetery Details Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum 547 Krocks Rd Allentown, PA 18106 Mass of Christian Burial APR 25. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET) Cathedral Church St Catharine of Siena vestibule 1825 W Turner StAllentown, PA 18104http://www.cathedral-church.org Graveside Service APR 25. 12:20 PM - 12:30 PM (ET) Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum 547 Krocks RdAllentown, PA 18106